Psychodynamic Therapists in Carefree, AZ
My approach blends psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral therapy—always tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.
I work with women and men, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, grief, life-limiting illness, women’s issues, and aging and anger management using psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral , and anger management approaches.
My approach blends psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral therapy—always tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.
I work with women and men, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, grief, life-limiting illness, women’s issues, and aging and anger management using psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral , and anger management approaches.
My goal is to provide a safe trusting environment to empower & motivate clients to explore issues in their lives that have contributed to the development of maladaptive thinking & behavior patterns. These patterns are often not recognized as problematic and can contribute to making "poor decisions" such as substance abuse, overeating, blaming, relationship problems etc.... By resolving these issues and changing these patterns clients can discover personal growth, happiness & improved satisfaction with their lives.
My goal is to provide a safe trusting environment to empower & motivate clients to explore issues in their lives that have contributed to the development of maladaptive thinking & behavior patterns. These patterns are often not recognized as problematic and can contribute to making "poor decisions" such as substance abuse, overeating, blaming, relationship problems etc.... By resolving these issues and changing these patterns clients can discover personal growth, happiness & improved satisfaction with their lives.
As a psychologist, I find it most important to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment, where children, adolescents and adults feel comfortable and understood.
I often work closely with parents and children, teaching "tools" that help families function better. These include respectful communication, anger management, and how to deal with excess anxiety or depression. I believe the past affects our present, and our thoughts affect our feelings and actions. I provide the skills that allow clients of any age to confidently move forward to a happier, healthier place.
As a psychologist, I find it most important to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment, where children, adolescents and adults feel comfortable and understood.
I often work closely with parents and children, teaching "tools" that help families function better. These include respectful communication, anger management, and how to deal with excess anxiety or depression. I believe the past affects our present, and our thoughts affect our feelings and actions. I provide the skills that allow clients of any age to confidently move forward to a happier, healthier place.
My clients achieve practical, reliable tools to overcome anxiety and depression. Many are mothers who value my deep understanding of their unique challenges—shaped by my experience raising a large family. Others come to process the lasting impact of trauma or loss, work through their pain, and rediscover a sense of joy. Having lost both of my parents within four months, I understand the profound cost of love and the depth of grief that follows. This experience has also led me to offer home visits for clients with limited mobility. I’m especially passionate about helping people build strong self-esteem and meaningful life stories.
My clients achieve practical, reliable tools to overcome anxiety and depression. Many are mothers who value my deep understanding of their unique challenges—shaped by my experience raising a large family. Others come to process the lasting impact of trauma or loss, work through their pain, and rediscover a sense of joy. Having lost both of my parents within four months, I understand the profound cost of love and the depth of grief that follows. This experience has also led me to offer home visits for clients with limited mobility. I’m especially passionate about helping people build strong self-esteem and meaningful life stories.
When the most private parts of your life—your romantic relationship and your physical intimacy—feel broken, it colors every other part of your world. Whether you are navigating the devastation of an affair, struggling with a painful gap in desire, or feeling the weight of past trauma showing up in your relationship or in the bedroom, you don’t just need a place to talk. You need a path forward. I am a Certified Sex Therapist, who specializes in using effective therapies like the Gottman Method for communication issues and EMDR for trauma.
When the most private parts of your life—your romantic relationship and your physical intimacy—feel broken, it colors every other part of your world. Whether you are navigating the devastation of an affair, struggling with a painful gap in desire, or feeling the weight of past trauma showing up in your relationship or in the bedroom, you don’t just need a place to talk. You need a path forward. I am a Certified Sex Therapist, who specializes in using effective therapies like the Gottman Method for communication issues and EMDR for trauma.
My lens is relational and trauma informed, and is grounded in psychodynamic and systems perspectives.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through past trauma, or struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, or addictive patterns – therapy is a space where real change can begin. I help teens, adults, couples, and families explore what’s holding them back and build the skills and insight they need to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
My lens is relational and trauma informed, and is grounded in psychodynamic and systems perspectives.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through past trauma, or struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, or addictive patterns – therapy is a space where real change can begin. I help teens, adults, couples, and families explore what’s holding them back and build the skills and insight they need to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
I provide a safe, supportive environment that helps clients connect to and feel their feelings. Sadness, anger, fear, and joy are all okay. The roots of how and what we feel lie in what we experience very early in life, pre and perinatally. I work with clients experientially so that they can get back in touch with their heart/essence/goodness. I work with clients who have lost touch with those things. I work with clients who may have trouble grieving or expressing anger in healthy ways. Clients' answers are inside themselves. When they feel safe enough, they can begin to reconnect to themselves and find their answers.
I provide a safe, supportive environment that helps clients connect to and feel their feelings. Sadness, anger, fear, and joy are all okay. The roots of how and what we feel lie in what we experience very early in life, pre and perinatally. I work with clients experientially so that they can get back in touch with their heart/essence/goodness. I work with clients who have lost touch with those things. I work with clients who may have trouble grieving or expressing anger in healthy ways. Clients' answers are inside themselves. When they feel safe enough, they can begin to reconnect to themselves and find their answers.
More Therapists Nearby
You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, history of trauma, and other issues. You may have tried other therapies or attempted self-help but are still struggling. You would like to believe that something could help. Let's meet for a consultation, measure your comfort level, and discuss your goals.
You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, history of trauma, and other issues. You may have tried other therapies or attempted self-help but are still struggling. You would like to believe that something could help. Let's meet for a consultation, measure your comfort level, and discuss your goals.
My ideal client may be navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or identity challenges. They might feel overwhelmed by life transitions, grief, or emotional instability, and are seeking support, understanding, and a space where they feel safe to grow. They want clarity, resilience, and healing so they can better understand themselves and move forward with confidence.
My ideal client may be navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or identity challenges. They might feel overwhelmed by life transitions, grief, or emotional instability, and are seeking support, understanding, and a space where they feel safe to grow. They want clarity, resilience, and healing so they can better understand themselves and move forward with confidence.
Visit website: https://behavioralhealth4life.com All appointments via Telehealth, with direct pay only. Specialties: depression, anxiety, job conflicts, work stress, PTSD; patients with combined emotional and medical problems e.g., chronic pan and fatigue, sleep disorder, medication overuse, fibromyalgia, etc. I work especially well with individuals who are very reluctant to seek treatment, special, complex cases, or persons who have failed in treatment elsewhere. Call (435) 512-7759, Please leave Text Message for inquiries. My flex schedule will allow you to see me for an appointment within 2-4 days!
Visit website: https://behavioralhealth4life.com All appointments via Telehealth, with direct pay only. Specialties: depression, anxiety, job conflicts, work stress, PTSD; patients with combined emotional and medical problems e.g., chronic pan and fatigue, sleep disorder, medication overuse, fibromyalgia, etc. I work especially well with individuals who are very reluctant to seek treatment, special, complex cases, or persons who have failed in treatment elsewhere. Call (435) 512-7759, Please leave Text Message for inquiries. My flex schedule will allow you to see me for an appointment within 2-4 days!
Ideal patients who seek orthodox Christian counseling who struggle from past & present trauma, crisis, EAP issues, and daily life cycles with diagnosis of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Patients seeking help with overcoming the above issues and seeking help with setting proper boundaries with others. Patients who seek assistance with learning the Bible to help reduce presenting issues. Patients seeking Biblical aspects to help create a peaceful well-being and be able to function in a positive manner and establish positive daily life cycles.
Ideal patients who seek orthodox Christian counseling who struggle from past & present trauma, crisis, EAP issues, and daily life cycles with diagnosis of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Patients seeking help with overcoming the above issues and seeking help with setting proper boundaries with others. Patients who seek assistance with learning the Bible to help reduce presenting issues. Patients seeking Biblical aspects to help create a peaceful well-being and be able to function in a positive manner and establish positive daily life cycles.
I am person-centered, but I favor intervention techniques that are psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectal behavioral in nature.
Hi, I'm Laura. I originally came into this field to aid others with substance use disorders because I am passionate about it; however, my practice expanded as I entered the field. I started out working in inpatient psychiatric with clients struggling with suicidal ideation, post suicide attempt, homicidal ideation, new or unmanaged psychosis, and alcohol and drug detox. Next, I worked in intensive outpatient for mental health and a residential alcohol and drug treatment center. I've been in private practice telehealth since 2022 and mostly serve those with depression, anxiety, and maintaining a sober lifestyle.
I am person-centered, but I favor intervention techniques that are psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectal behavioral in nature.
Hi, I'm Laura. I originally came into this field to aid others with substance use disorders because I am passionate about it; however, my practice expanded as I entered the field. I started out working in inpatient psychiatric with clients struggling with suicidal ideation, post suicide attempt, homicidal ideation, new or unmanaged psychosis, and alcohol and drug detox. Next, I worked in intensive outpatient for mental health and a residential alcohol and drug treatment center. I've been in private practice telehealth since 2022 and mostly serve those with depression, anxiety, and maintaining a sober lifestyle.
Psychotherapy is a journey of healing and transformation. Rooted in the Greek meaning “to tend the soul,” my work helps you reconnect with the quiet inner place where true healing begins. From this space, real change can unfold. I support individuals and couples in building understanding, acceptance, and emotional growth. Couples can deepen their connection, strengthen communication, and create greater trust and intimacy.
Transformational Soul 2 Soul Coaching helps uncover inner wisdom, breaks limiting patterns, and creates an authentic, empowered version of yourself—for your career or personal life. Real change from the inside out.
Psychotherapy is a journey of healing and transformation. Rooted in the Greek meaning “to tend the soul,” my work helps you reconnect with the quiet inner place where true healing begins. From this space, real change can unfold. I support individuals and couples in building understanding, acceptance, and emotional growth. Couples can deepen their connection, strengthen communication, and create greater trust and intimacy.
Transformational Soul 2 Soul Coaching helps uncover inner wisdom, breaks limiting patterns, and creates an authentic, empowered version of yourself—for your career or personal life. Real change from the inside out.
Do you find yourself holding back, unsure where to turn with your thoughts and emotions? Many adults I work with feel like they don’t have a safe place to share their anxiety, feelings or depression. Often, they’ve spent a long time avoiding emotions because they don’t know what to do with them. Together, we can explore those feelings in a compassionate and non-judgmental space, allowing you to make sense of your inner world and find a path forward.
Do you find yourself holding back, unsure where to turn with your thoughts and emotions? Many adults I work with feel like they don’t have a safe place to share their anxiety, feelings or depression. Often, they’ve spent a long time avoiding emotions because they don’t know what to do with them. Together, we can explore those feelings in a compassionate and non-judgmental space, allowing you to make sense of your inner world and find a path forward.
Suzanne Walker: EMDR and EMDR Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Accepting new clients for EMDR, EMDR Intensives, and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).
I am a doula of becoming. Becoming new and whole and alive again after our souls are fractured by the sometimes terrible experiences of being a human. The unexpected, unimaginable reckoning that burns us to the ground. We partner together to release. We mourn the old. We grieve. We send it on its way. And we welcome in the next version of you. Fortified and evolved. Ready to Live.
Accepting new clients for EMDR, EMDR Intensives, and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).
I am a doula of becoming. Becoming new and whole and alive again after our souls are fractured by the sometimes terrible experiences of being a human. The unexpected, unimaginable reckoning that burns us to the ground. We partner together to release. We mourn the old. We grieve. We send it on its way. And we welcome in the next version of you. Fortified and evolved. Ready to Live.
I am licensed in both Washington and Arizona and work I primarily with adults and couples. I practice in the tradition of relational psychotherapy which explores the patterns of relationships in your life and the root issues behind your symptoms. I am in-network with Premera, Lifewise, Regence, and First Choice network and can additionally provide OON billing for United Health, Cigna and Aetna. NOTE: I do not bill insurance for couples therapy.
When contacting me please list your insurance carrier in your consultation request.
I am licensed in both Washington and Arizona and work I primarily with adults and couples. I practice in the tradition of relational psychotherapy which explores the patterns of relationships in your life and the root issues behind your symptoms. I am in-network with Premera, Lifewise, Regence, and First Choice network and can additionally provide OON billing for United Health, Cigna and Aetna. NOTE: I do not bill insurance for couples therapy.
When contacting me please list your insurance carrier in your consultation request.
Nikole is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a credentialed clinician with NBCC. She has a passion and heart for mental and behavioral health. It is her desire to be able to provide a safe environment for her clients and families by helping them feel empowered through the therapeutic process. Nikole assists her clients' by teaching and providing tools and focusing on relational & client centered approaches. In doing so, her hope for her clients is that they will have a progressive successful, healthy, and whole self. She treats a wide variety of behavioral and mental health needs both for adults, children and marriage/families.
Nikole is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a credentialed clinician with NBCC. She has a passion and heart for mental and behavioral health. It is her desire to be able to provide a safe environment for her clients and families by helping them feel empowered through the therapeutic process. Nikole assists her clients' by teaching and providing tools and focusing on relational & client centered approaches. In doing so, her hope for her clients is that they will have a progressive successful, healthy, and whole self. She treats a wide variety of behavioral and mental health needs both for adults, children and marriage/families.
You've tried different things, but you're still stuck in the same relational patterns — feeling stressed, confused, and wondering if something is wrong with you. There isn't. But the patterns are real, and they make sense. I work with individuals and couples who feel like they're performing in their relationships instead of actually living in them — lonely even when surrounded by people, lost in the pressure to show up correctly for everyone else. And underneath all of it, unsure of who they actually are when no one is watching.
You've tried different things, but you're still stuck in the same relational patterns — feeling stressed, confused, and wondering if something is wrong with you. There isn't. But the patterns are real, and they make sense. I work with individuals and couples who feel like they're performing in their relationships instead of actually living in them — lonely even when surrounded by people, lost in the pressure to show up correctly for everyone else. And underneath all of it, unsure of who they actually are when no one is watching.
At EMT, we prioritize the individual beyond the diagnosis. We are committed to creating a positive, supportive environment for both our clients and our providers. As a therapist-owned and operated practice, EMT offers personalized, evidence-informed therapy for professionals, individuals, and couples. Our clinicians are approachable, experienced, and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We believe that everyone encounters challenges and that mental health deserves the same attention and care as physical health. Following a brief initial phone screening, clients are thoughtfully matched with a provider who best fits their needs
At EMT, we prioritize the individual beyond the diagnosis. We are committed to creating a positive, supportive environment for both our clients and our providers. As a therapist-owned and operated practice, EMT offers personalized, evidence-informed therapy for professionals, individuals, and couples. Our clinicians are approachable, experienced, and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We believe that everyone encounters challenges and that mental health deserves the same attention and care as physical health. Following a brief initial phone screening, clients are thoughtfully matched with a provider who best fits their needs
Perhaps you or a loved one are experiencing deep grief, longing, disconnection, stress, anxiety, isolation or a sense of being misunderstood by others...or even yourself. Relationships, life transitions, the tragic death of those we love as well as other life experiences often lead us to a degree of feeling as though we have lost our footing. In these moments, we can feel lost and unable to find the support and clarity we need to find stability. This impacts our relationships with ourselves, our sense of belonging with others as well as our ability to feel connected, present and authentic in our daily lives.
Perhaps you or a loved one are experiencing deep grief, longing, disconnection, stress, anxiety, isolation or a sense of being misunderstood by others...or even yourself. Relationships, life transitions, the tragic death of those we love as well as other life experiences often lead us to a degree of feeling as though we have lost our footing. In these moments, we can feel lost and unable to find the support and clarity we need to find stability. This impacts our relationships with ourselves, our sense of belonging with others as well as our ability to feel connected, present and authentic in our daily lives.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.