Therapists in Anthem, AZ

Allison MacDonald
Counselor, LAC, LISAC, CCTSI
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
Currently only have virtual sessions available! I have worked with a variety of individuals over the last 6+ years. I work well with anyone facing life’s struggles; either caused by substance use issues, as well as those managing depression and anxiety. I work with varying ages and backgrounds: people with criminal justice involvement, adolescents and also clients new to therapy. My focus is to plant a seed of hope and possibility; my desire is to help nurture new growth in all my clients!
Currently only have virtual sessions available! I have worked with a variety of individuals over the last 6+ years. I work well with anyone facing life’s struggles; either caused by substance use issues, as well as those managing depression and anxiety. I work with varying ages and backgrounds: people with criminal justice involvement, adolescents and also clients new to therapy. My focus is to plant a seed of hope and possibility; my desire is to help nurture new growth in all my clients!

Dena Cabrera
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS
Verified
Anthem, AZ 85086
Hello, I have been working as a psychologist for over 23 years. I provide compassionate & evidenced-based treatment to children, adolescents, adults who feel overwhelmed, out-of-sorts, anxious and / or dysregulated.
Hello, I have been working as a psychologist for over 23 years. I provide compassionate & evidenced-based treatment to children, adolescents, adults who feel overwhelmed, out-of-sorts, anxious and / or dysregulated.

Michelle Mugge
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC
Verified
Anthem, AZ 85086
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Feeling stressed or overwhelmed to the point where you don't feel like yourself? Struggling with those negative messages can be overwhelming further intensifying your daily stress, relationship conflicts, and make life feel unbearable. Want to finally understand the source of these issues and make lasting changes in your life? We will work together towards achieving internal strength and clarity by developing tools and FINALLY take your life back.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Feeling stressed or overwhelmed to the point where you don't feel like yourself? Struggling with those negative messages can be overwhelming further intensifying your daily stress, relationship conflicts, and make life feel unbearable. Want to finally understand the source of these issues and make lasting changes in your life? We will work together towards achieving internal strength and clarity by developing tools and FINALLY take your life back.

Lisa Marie Smith
PhD
Anthem, AZ 85086
As a mother of 5 children with a Master's degree in Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology and a Ph.D. in Metaphysics & Transpersonal Counseling, my approach is very holistic. My eclectic approach utilizes the hands-on experience of having had a child with autism (who is now 23 and autistic free!). Behavior is a language - what is it "saying?" is my approach. With this approach, we can help the child and family to heal and deal with the issues differently. My intention is to provide a safe space for healing to begin.
As a mother of 5 children with a Master's degree in Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology and a Ph.D. in Metaphysics & Transpersonal Counseling, my approach is very holistic. My eclectic approach utilizes the hands-on experience of having had a child with autism (who is now 23 and autistic free!). Behavior is a language - what is it "saying?" is my approach. With this approach, we can help the child and family to heal and deal with the issues differently. My intention is to provide a safe space for healing to begin.

Robin L. Carle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Anthem, AZ 85086 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stressful life changes or experiencing uncertainty in your life? Or maybe you just feel stuck. You are not alone! I believe it is important to create a trusting, caring relationship in which my clients feel respected, safe, supported and comfortable expressing themselves and working together toward their goals. My job is to support clients by helping with the tools to build skills for healthier living. I believe in a strengths-based approach, and I welcome to chance to serve you.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stressful life changes or experiencing uncertainty in your life? Or maybe you just feel stuck. You are not alone! I believe it is important to create a trusting, caring relationship in which my clients feel respected, safe, supported and comfortable expressing themselves and working together toward their goals. My job is to support clients by helping with the tools to build skills for healthier living. I believe in a strengths-based approach, and I welcome to chance to serve you.

Durelle Wright - Simons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Anthem, AZ 85086
Hello, and welcome! I’m a dedicated Associate Level Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) passionate about providing positive support for the LGBTQIA+ community. I am committed to creating a safe and affirming space where you can explore your emotions, identities, and relationships.
Hello, and welcome! I’m a dedicated Associate Level Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) passionate about providing positive support for the LGBTQIA+ community. I am committed to creating a safe and affirming space where you can explore your emotions, identities, and relationships.

Roots Recovery Coaching and Addiction Treatment
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LASAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
Dr. Velez has spent over 25 years in the helping profession specifically in the recovery field. Dr. Velez has a PhD in Educational Psychology, MA in Clinical Psych and Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. His life's work has been dedicated to those in recovery and regaining control of their life. His expertise with faulty thinking patterns, early recovery concepts, relapse prevention and medication assisted treatment/integrated care will set you on the right track for success.With lived experience within the recovery world, Dr. Velez will walk with you in your journey and match you with the right recovery coach for you and family.
Dr. Velez has spent over 25 years in the helping profession specifically in the recovery field. Dr. Velez has a PhD in Educational Psychology, MA in Clinical Psych and Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. His life's work has been dedicated to those in recovery and regaining control of their life. His expertise with faulty thinking patterns, early recovery concepts, relapse prevention and medication assisted treatment/integrated care will set you on the right track for success.With lived experience within the recovery world, Dr. Velez will walk with you in your journey and match you with the right recovery coach for you and family.

Kurt Knobelauch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Anthem, AZ 85086
Do you feel that your mental health treatment has been nothing more than a progression of medications? Have you been subjected to intensive outpatient programs, numerous counselors, psychiatrists and doctors to be left feeling that you were you were never heard or really understood? Have your mental health provides abandoned you or were frequently canceling, rescheduling or late to appointments. Unfortunately, many people all too frequently experience such lack of care, dedication and consistency.
Do you feel that your mental health treatment has been nothing more than a progression of medications? Have you been subjected to intensive outpatient programs, numerous counselors, psychiatrists and doctors to be left feeling that you were you were never heard or really understood? Have your mental health provides abandoned you or were frequently canceling, rescheduling or late to appointments. Unfortunately, many people all too frequently experience such lack of care, dedication and consistency.

Theresa M Hay
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
Waitlist for new clients
Finding hope and healing is possible. People who have experienced trauma, overwhelming stressors, a change in life events find support in therapy. Our goals include helping our clients find coping strategies, process traumatic events, improve relationships, and find balance through emotional regulation.
Finding hope and healing is possible. People who have experienced trauma, overwhelming stressors, a change in life events find support in therapy. Our goals include helping our clients find coping strategies, process traumatic events, improve relationships, and find balance through emotional regulation.

Julie Caldwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Anthem, AZ 85086
Most personal struggles and relationship issues result from problems with the relationship with the self, rooted in relational injury experienced earlier in life. Therapy involves a dual process of understanding and healing the wounds we have experienced; and healing the relationship with the self. Identifying where we are off in our relationship with ourselves helps us to improve self-esteem; have healthy, fulfilling relationships; and take charge of the areas of our lives that feel unmanageable.
Most personal struggles and relationship issues result from problems with the relationship with the self, rooted in relational injury experienced earlier in life. Therapy involves a dual process of understanding and healing the wounds we have experienced; and healing the relationship with the self. Identifying where we are off in our relationship with ourselves helps us to improve self-esteem; have healthy, fulfilling relationships; and take charge of the areas of our lives that feel unmanageable.

Leslie M Relkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
Hi, my name is Leslie. 15 years ago my husband was killed in a car accident while I was pregnant with our child. I was broken and did not know if I would ever feel happiness again. With the help of therapy I learned the tools I needed to heal, feel happiness again and even thrive. Today I want to help teach you these tools. Trauma and grief can be overwhelming and debilitating. I am a trauma specialist and I can help you make the stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD from a trauma experience greatly reduced. You are not alone.
Hi, my name is Leslie. 15 years ago my husband was killed in a car accident while I was pregnant with our child. I was broken and did not know if I would ever feel happiness again. With the help of therapy I learned the tools I needed to heal, feel happiness again and even thrive. Today I want to help teach you these tools. Trauma and grief can be overwhelming and debilitating. I am a trauma specialist and I can help you make the stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD from a trauma experience greatly reduced. You are not alone.
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Strategies for Success
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MD, LCSW, PsyNP, PMHNP
Verified
Anthem, AZ 85086
At Strategies for Success, we offer a Problem Solving Approach to a Healthier Life. Where you experience barriers, we work hard to identify creative solutions. We will help you formulate your Strategy for Success to address areas of difficulty affecting functioning, motivation, relationships, communication and substance use. Our team approach to care may include psychotherapy, medication management, group classes, EMDR, neurofeedback or other services to help improve both mental health and physical health. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT HERE: https://intakeq.com/booking/rivryx?serviceId=c9742fa6-80b8-4759-880f-114469184f8d
At Strategies for Success, we offer a Problem Solving Approach to a Healthier Life. Where you experience barriers, we work hard to identify creative solutions. We will help you formulate your Strategy for Success to address areas of difficulty affecting functioning, motivation, relationships, communication and substance use. Our team approach to care may include psychotherapy, medication management, group classes, EMDR, neurofeedback or other services to help improve both mental health and physical health. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT HERE: https://intakeq.com/booking/rivryx?serviceId=c9742fa6-80b8-4759-880f-114469184f8d

Betsy Tismeer
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified
Anthem, AZ 85086
I'm a nurse/psychotherapist with over 45 years professional experience working with families, adults, and children. As a therapist I feel prepared to be your emotional advocate, and to assist you with the challenges you are facing. Building trust in the therapeutic relationship in a non-judgmental, respectful environment is essential. I believe every client situation is unique. I combine an eclectic theoretical approach with professional experience in order to assess, set goals, and implement a treatment plan that is specific to your needs.
I'm a nurse/psychotherapist with over 45 years professional experience working with families, adults, and children. As a therapist I feel prepared to be your emotional advocate, and to assist you with the challenges you are facing. Building trust in the therapeutic relationship in a non-judgmental, respectful environment is essential. I believe every client situation is unique. I combine an eclectic theoretical approach with professional experience in order to assess, set goals, and implement a treatment plan that is specific to your needs.

Katie Hammans Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
I graduated from Arizona State University in 2007 with a Masters in Social Work, and became licensed by the state of Arizona in September 2012. I have over 15 years of experience working with teenagers and young adults. My clients often come to me because of issues relating to anxiety, divorce, depression and or trauma. I work from a Strength Based perspective, but also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
I graduated from Arizona State University in 2007 with a Masters in Social Work, and became licensed by the state of Arizona in September 2012. I have over 15 years of experience working with teenagers and young adults. My clients often come to me because of issues relating to anxiety, divorce, depression and or trauma. I work from a Strength Based perspective, but also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Janel Randle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and found it unsuccessful? Neurofeedback is an alternative form of care which can help with difficult presentations like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I am a licensed professional counselor. I specialize in treating issues related to trauma and abuse, substance abuse, divorce, depression and anxiety. I can approach concerns using neurofeedback, therapy or a combination.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and found it unsuccessful? Neurofeedback is an alternative form of care which can help with difficult presentations like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I am a licensed professional counselor. I specialize in treating issues related to trauma and abuse, substance abuse, divorce, depression and anxiety. I can approach concerns using neurofeedback, therapy or a combination.

Cynthia J Spencer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified
Anthem, AZ 85086
I have been working with children, young adults, and families for the past 20 years. I began my work in Early Childhood Development and worked with children birth-12 years old and later focused my work to include adolescents and the needs of this unique age group. I specialize in family therapy, grief, anger management, ADHD, social skill difficulties, spectrum disorders, anxiety difficulties, and early childhood traumas including, sexual abuse and child abuse. I also hold a certification in DBT. Please contact me and we can discuss how I can be helpful in treating your child or your family.
I have been working with children, young adults, and families for the past 20 years. I began my work in Early Childhood Development and worked with children birth-12 years old and later focused my work to include adolescents and the needs of this unique age group. I specialize in family therapy, grief, anger management, ADHD, social skill difficulties, spectrum disorders, anxiety difficulties, and early childhood traumas including, sexual abuse and child abuse. I also hold a certification in DBT. Please contact me and we can discuss how I can be helpful in treating your child or your family.

Dr. Penny Zaddack
Psychologist, PsyD, EMDR
Verified
2 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
When an individual comes to me for psychotherapy/counseling, I recognize that seeking help is an often difficult first step. I consider it an honor to work with each client and provide a safe environment that enables growth, healing, insight, and hope for the future.
When an individual comes to me for psychotherapy/counseling, I recognize that seeking help is an often difficult first step. I consider it an honor to work with each client and provide a safe environment that enables growth, healing, insight, and hope for the future.

Gerda Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
Successful yet ANXIOUS, SAD, LONELY? What is my PURPOSE? Feel like you are NOT GOOD ENOUGH? You are PROFESSIONAL yet having feelings of Imposter Syndrome where you doubt your abilities and feel like a fraud? Do you often replay past mistakes in your mind over and over again? Feeling OVERWHELMED? How might your life be different in 6 months from now if you scheduled an appointment today? If you don't make any changes, how might your life look like in 1 year from now? What is Brainspotting and EMDR? Does it really work? Your mind can HEAL from psychological trauma.
Successful yet ANXIOUS, SAD, LONELY? What is my PURPOSE? Feel like you are NOT GOOD ENOUGH? You are PROFESSIONAL yet having feelings of Imposter Syndrome where you doubt your abilities and feel like a fraud? Do you often replay past mistakes in your mind over and over again? Feeling OVERWHELMED? How might your life be different in 6 months from now if you scheduled an appointment today? If you don't make any changes, how might your life look like in 1 year from now? What is Brainspotting and EMDR? Does it really work? Your mind can HEAL from psychological trauma.

Samuel S Lample
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
I transitioned to full time private practice on July 1, 2014. After 10 years working in an intensive treatment center and 3 years as Clinical Director at Doorways, focusing on the treatment of Eating Disorders, it was time to broaden the scope of my practice. Although I will continue to treat older adolescents and Eating Disorders on a case by case basis, I am increasing my focus on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Couples & Marital Therapy. My therapeutic style is relational, based on a conversation between equals. I genuinely care about the wellbeing of my clients.
I transitioned to full time private practice on July 1, 2014. After 10 years working in an intensive treatment center and 3 years as Clinical Director at Doorways, focusing on the treatment of Eating Disorders, it was time to broaden the scope of my practice. Although I will continue to treat older adolescents and Eating Disorders on a case by case basis, I am increasing my focus on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Couples & Marital Therapy. My therapeutic style is relational, based on a conversation between equals. I genuinely care about the wellbeing of my clients.

Born Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Anthem, AZ 85086
Welcome to Born Counseling. Seeking counseling is a big, bold move. Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey to a better life. Here, we celebrate boldness because we know that your past- no matter what it holds- does not have to define your future. You can be yourself, share the hard things, and we will be right there with you, helping to shine a light in your darkest places so you can heal.
Welcome to Born Counseling. Seeking counseling is a big, bold move. Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey to a better life. Here, we celebrate boldness because we know that your past- no matter what it holds- does not have to define your future. You can be yourself, share the hard things, and we will be right there with you, helping to shine a light in your darkest places so you can heal.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.