Psychodynamic Therapists in Cave Creek, AZ
My clients achieve practical, reliable tools to overcome anxiety, depression and overcome the painfully lingering effects of grief and loss. 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, work through their pain, and rediscover a sense of joy and purpose. Having lost both of my parents within four months, I understand the profound cost of love and the depth of grief that follows. In addition, I’m especially passionate about helping people build strong self-esteem and meaningful life stories.
My clients achieve practical, reliable tools to overcome anxiety, depression and overcome the painfully lingering effects of grief and loss. 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, work through their pain, and rediscover a sense of joy and purpose. Having lost both of my parents within four months, I understand the profound cost of love and the depth of grief that follows. In addition, I’m especially passionate about helping people build strong self-esteem and meaningful life stories.
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.
Herbert Counseling,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Waitlist for new clients
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.
We are not your average therapists! If you're looking for someone to nod their head in agreement with everything you say or for someone to just listen until "time is up," then this is not the place for you. We are an active part of your treatment. We focus on helping people find stability, life satisfaction and self-love. To do this effectively, means we offer insights and feedback, encourage you to dig deeper and challenge you. We're able to do this with care and compassion because we develop a strong therapeutic alliance built on mutual respect and trust. This is the foundation of what we do.
We are not your average therapists! If you're looking for someone to nod their head in agreement with everything you say or for someone to just listen until "time is up," then this is not the place for you. We are an active part of your treatment. We focus on helping people find stability, life satisfaction and self-love. To do this effectively, means we offer insights and feedback, encourage you to dig deeper and challenge you. We're able to do this with care and compassion because we develop a strong therapeutic alliance built on mutual respect and trust. This is the foundation of what we do.
Dr. Doak has over thirty years of experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families. She focuses on a strengths based, positive psychology approach to helping individuals and families solve their problems. In her experience, focusing on strengths and positive qualities best facilitates problem resolution. She uses research based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Therapy. Psychological Testing can be used to better understand behavioral, learning and emotional problems.
Dr. Doak has over thirty years of experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families. She focuses on a strengths based, positive psychology approach to helping individuals and families solve their problems. In her experience, focusing on strengths and positive qualities best facilitates problem resolution. She uses research based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Therapy. Psychological Testing can be used to better understand behavioral, learning and emotional problems.
Shelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas and Arizona that has been committed to serving the behavioral health community for over 25 years. While receiving her training at the Houston Galveston Institute, she was able to nurture her passion to build strong therapeutic relationships and meaningful connections with clients.
Shelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas and Arizona that has been committed to serving the behavioral health community for over 25 years. While receiving her training at the Houston Galveston Institute, she was able to nurture her passion to build strong therapeutic relationships and meaningful connections with clients.
I use a variety of treatment types, including psychodynamic, experiential, cognitive behavioral, family systems, mindfulness and sex therapy.
I'm a licensed MFT and AASECT certified Sex Therapist, located in Minnesota and Arizona. I'll help you find grounded, positive approaches to shift your situation. Whether you're dealing with relationship frustrations or personal issues, it's difficult to wonder if things can get better - and to think you should be able to figure it out on your own. If fights with your partner go nowhere, your sex life is disappointing (or non-existent), you suffer with anxiety or depression, or you or your partner struggle with out of control sexual behavior or drug/alcohol use, I can help. I am engaged and active in sessions.
I use a variety of treatment types, including psychodynamic, experiential, cognitive behavioral, family systems, mindfulness and sex therapy.
I'm a licensed MFT and AASECT certified Sex Therapist, located in Minnesota and Arizona. I'll help you find grounded, positive approaches to shift your situation. Whether you're dealing with relationship frustrations or personal issues, it's difficult to wonder if things can get better - and to think you should be able to figure it out on your own. If fights with your partner go nowhere, your sex life is disappointing (or non-existent), you suffer with anxiety or depression, or you or your partner struggle with out of control sexual behavior or drug/alcohol use, I can help. I am engaged and active in sessions.
Free Spirit Coaching & Psychological Services PLC
Psychological Associate, PsyD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am very direct and will help make the changes you need to grow and heal. I work with individuals, couples and families with children ages 5 and up. I specialize in treating problems related to marriage and parenting; social, emotional, behavioral, intellectual and academic issues, self-esteem and confidence; life transitions, grief and loss; abuse, trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. I’m passionate about helping children and their parents work together as a family, as a team. A team approach is the most effective approach, which is why I also collaborate with your child’s teachers and other providers as needed.
I am very direct and will help make the changes you need to grow and heal. I work with individuals, couples and families with children ages 5 and up. I specialize in treating problems related to marriage and parenting; social, emotional, behavioral, intellectual and academic issues, self-esteem and confidence; life transitions, grief and loss; abuse, trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. I’m passionate about helping children and their parents work together as a family, as a team. A team approach is the most effective approach, which is why I also collaborate with your child’s teachers and other providers as needed.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you're struggling with sex addiction or other addictions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. If you're navigating addiction, grief, chronic pain, relationship issues, or simply feel stuck, therapy can offer relief. I help individuals and couples create change through a thoughtful, process-oriented approach. With decades of experience in clinical work and in recovery settings, I offer a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and take steps toward healing. Whether you're new to therapy or returning, I’ll meet you with warmth, patience, and respect for your unique path.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you're struggling with sex addiction or other addictions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. If you're navigating addiction, grief, chronic pain, relationship issues, or simply feel stuck, therapy can offer relief. I help individuals and couples create change through a thoughtful, process-oriented approach. With decades of experience in clinical work and in recovery settings, I offer a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and take steps toward healing. Whether you're new to therapy or returning, I’ll meet you with warmth, patience, and respect for your unique path.
Most of my clients are overwhelmed in all areas: mind (anxiety, depression); body (emotional eating, chronic illness); and soul (finding your passion).
In the first session, I help clients to prioritize their concerns. But once we begin therapy, clients are surprised that progress in one area often spurs on
progress in other areas. Perhaps the night-eating is related to your panic about an oncoming divorce that is related to your difficulty with finding a loved one who will cherish you, rather than chide you? Perhaps all of this angst—along with mood-enhancing foods (sugar, fat, white flour) set off an IBS flare?
Most of my clients are overwhelmed in all areas: mind (anxiety, depression); body (emotional eating, chronic illness); and soul (finding your passion).
In the first session, I help clients to prioritize their concerns. But once we begin therapy, clients are surprised that progress in one area often spurs on
progress in other areas. Perhaps the night-eating is related to your panic about an oncoming divorce that is related to your difficulty with finding a loved one who will cherish you, rather than chide you? Perhaps all of this angst—along with mood-enhancing foods (sugar, fat, white flour) set off an IBS flare?
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 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 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.
She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate through a variety of life situations, crises, mental health issues, addictions, and sexual dysfunctions/orientations. She is certified as a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Professional and trained as in clinical trauma counseling. Clients are assessed, and with them, a unique, meaningful, and strength-based treatment plan is developed.
She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate through a variety of life situations, crises, mental health issues, addictions, and sexual dysfunctions/orientations. She is certified as a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Professional and trained as in clinical trauma counseling. Clients are assessed, and with them, a unique, meaningful, and strength-based treatment plan is developed.
Many people reach a point where old patterns feel worse than the work it takes to feel better. You're ready for change if you're exhausted from worry, people-pleasing, perfectionism, & feeling disconnected from your own needs. Together we explore the roots of your overwhelm to help you feel safe in your full emotional experience, and reconnect with your sense of inner authority and authenticity. I welcome all people to my practice for anxiety, depression, relationship struggles and grief that are dealing with life's complexities and struggles.
Many people reach a point where old patterns feel worse than the work it takes to feel better. You're ready for change if you're exhausted from worry, people-pleasing, perfectionism, & feeling disconnected from your own needs. Together we explore the roots of your overwhelm to help you feel safe in your full emotional experience, and reconnect with your sense of inner authority and authenticity. I welcome all people to my practice for anxiety, depression, relationship struggles and grief that are dealing with life's complexities and struggles.
I work with adults, teens, and preteens who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that don't seem to change, even when they understand what's going on and have tried to think their way through it. Using trauma-informed expressive arts, EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, and somatic approaches, I offer a supportive space where you can slow down and explore what’s beneath the stress and move toward real change. Together, we focus on helping you feel more grounded, capable, and connected to what matters most.
I work with adults, teens, and preteens who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that don't seem to change, even when they understand what's going on and have tried to think their way through it. Using trauma-informed expressive arts, EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, and somatic approaches, I offer a supportive space where you can slow down and explore what’s beneath the stress and move toward real change. Together, we focus on helping you feel more grounded, capable, and connected to what matters most.
Developed by John Townsend and Henry Cloud, This model is strong on biblical foundations, psychodynamic, experiential and attachment based in our bond with God and safe others.
Christian Counseling is my specialty. Hi, Im Allie. What do you need? Whether personal growth, relationships, grieving, healing of past abuse, spiritual abuse, trauma or codependency, leadership skills, or overcoming that dang shame judge in our heads, we need support. Trained in the biblical Townsend Model of Competency and Character growth, I incorporate Grace, Truth and Time to your bonding, boundaries, accepting reality and embracing your competency for good fruit to grow in your personal, professional and relational life.
Developed by John Townsend and Henry Cloud, This model is strong on biblical foundations, psychodynamic, experiential and attachment based in our bond with God and safe others.
Christian Counseling is my specialty. Hi, Im Allie. What do you need? Whether personal growth, relationships, grieving, healing of past abuse, spiritual abuse, trauma or codependency, leadership skills, or overcoming that dang shame judge in our heads, we need support. Trained in the biblical Townsend Model of Competency and Character growth, I incorporate Grace, Truth and Time to your bonding, boundaries, accepting reality and embracing your competency for good fruit to grow in your personal, professional and relational life.
Having 40+ years of experience, I am able to work effectively with most patients with a variety of concerns. I have extensive experience as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT). CBT is extremely helpful in addressing anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues. I am able to look at patterns of behavior that have developed over the lifespan. I assist my patients to develop insight and understanding into their core beliefs about themselves and life.
Having 40+ years of experience, I am able to work effectively with most patients with a variety of concerns. I have extensive experience as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT). CBT is extremely helpful in addressing anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues. I am able to look at patterns of behavior that have developed over the lifespan. I assist my patients to develop insight and understanding into their core beliefs about themselves and life.
I offer psychodynamic therapy utilizing a holistic approach to care.
Using various treatment modalities inlcuding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Narrative Therapy. Identification of gaps in areas of age specific emotional development that may have occurred so building of skills can begin.
I offer psychodynamic therapy utilizing a holistic approach to care.
Using various treatment modalities inlcuding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Narrative Therapy. Identification of gaps in areas of age specific emotional development that may have occurred so building of skills can begin.
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Hello! I'm Racheal Turner. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor at Turning Point Counseling. As a therapist, my passion is to support people who want to find more acceptance, wholeness, and aliveness in all of who they are. I have a passion for working with individuals and couples on a wide variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, self- esteem, grief and abuse. I bring my whole heart and authentic self to therapy and draw from several different schools of practice which all center around building a healthy therapeutic relationship.
Hello! I'm Racheal Turner. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor at Turning Point Counseling. As a therapist, my passion is to support people who want to find more acceptance, wholeness, and aliveness in all of who they are. I have a passion for working with individuals and couples on a wide variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, self- esteem, grief and abuse. I bring my whole heart and authentic self to therapy and draw from several different schools of practice which all center around building a healthy therapeutic relationship.
I offer you the opportunity to refocus on what matters most: love, creativity, purpose, ecstasy—or whichever aspects of living you find most compelling! Together, we can bring warm compassion to the parts of the self that feel most broken, rejected, or embarrassing, and we can celebrate and integrate your most exuberant peak experiences. I am eager to help you make choices that support your healing and move you closer to your most cherished goals and dreams. I will shape my approach to carefully meet your needs, and will do everything in my power to nurture the full flowering of your distinctive individuality and fulfillment.
I offer you the opportunity to refocus on what matters most: love, creativity, purpose, ecstasy—or whichever aspects of living you find most compelling! Together, we can bring warm compassion to the parts of the self that feel most broken, rejected, or embarrassing, and we can celebrate and integrate your most exuberant peak experiences. I am eager to help you make choices that support your healing and move you closer to your most cherished goals and dreams. I will shape my approach to carefully meet your needs, and will do everything in my power to nurture the full flowering of your distinctive individuality and fulfillment.
I believe that we all seek love, acceptance, and belonging. When experiences lead us to internalize a shame message that we are not enough, we can develop ways of interacting with the world that, though helpful in the past, are no longer working (or may even be harmful). This can bring on issues related to anxiety, depression, shame and low-self-esteem, feeling out of control of your emotions, and conflicts in your relationships. As overwhelming as life can feel, I truly believe finding freedom and healing is possible and consider it a privilege to support you in this process.
I believe that we all seek love, acceptance, and belonging. When experiences lead us to internalize a shame message that we are not enough, we can develop ways of interacting with the world that, though helpful in the past, are no longer working (or may even be harmful). This can bring on issues related to anxiety, depression, shame and low-self-esteem, feeling out of control of your emotions, and conflicts in your relationships. As overwhelming as life can feel, I truly believe finding freedom and healing is possible and consider it a privilege to support you in this process.
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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.