Therapists in Chandler, AZ

Let’s get real. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Seeking out a therapist who can help you on that path is the first step. How can I help you? Many people see therapy as a very one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. In my approach, you will find that I keep it real! I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing both yourself and your world in new ways. Your therapy does not always need to be painful.

My passion is to help clients become their "best self". This starts with what we tell ourselves everyday. We are what we think! Therapy is a process in which we can begin to feel relief from that negative self talk and move towards wholeness and connection. Evidence shows that therapy can help to bring about more peace, joy, and functioning to your life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help you feel less alone and start thinking differently about the issues that have been holding you back. I want to know how you arrived at this place in your life. I want to help you find your way back to peace and happiness.

Do you feel your mind is being pulled in a hundred different directions? Do you have a hard time handling your emotions, and does this cause problems in your relationships? Then, individual or couples therapy could be right for you! Therapy is about understanding, healing, and growing.

Accepting New Clients- Limited Time Availability- See Website for Available Time Slots. Struggling with health/wellness, relationships, work, or your overall sense of value and purpose? What about the balancing act of it all? Feel like you have less and less to give- you are giving more than you are getting? If you are struggling, please know it is a shared struggle. You are not alone. More importantly, please know that you can regain a sense of control through prioritizing each of these important aspects of your life. Let us help you be the best version of YOU, so you can once again give all you desire to give- without the burnout!

My goal is to help you create a more fulfilling life by by gaining deeper insight into yourself while learning practical tools to improve your mental and relational health. Some people I especially enjoy working with are: Those struggling with low self-esteem, social anxiety, or perfectionism. People who have experienced interpersonal trauma, childhood abuse, or relationship abuse. Couples struggling to navigate conflict or need support in improving communication. I also enjoy working with individuals who are new to therapy or who haven't had positive experiences with therapy in the past.

I have over 25 years of professional experience. It takes an act of courage to come to counseling. I look to provide a place where clients can work through their concerns without being judged. I see individuals and work on with them on anxiety, shame, guilt, feeling powerless, impulse control, anger, depression, addiction, life transitions and career/ school difficulties. I work with couples to promote healthy communication, safety, vulnerability and intimacy. I work with children to develop behavioral and emotional coping skills to succeed at home and school. I work with families to resolve conflict.

You're committed to your partner, but you don't know how to get back the trust and intimacy that has been lost. Communication is either lacking or has broken down into frequent arguments. It would be great if your partner would just understand you and your feelings, but the disconnect you now have is real and it feels like you just continue to drift further apart each day. It seems like your partner is a stranger now and that compatibility and friendship feels like it might be gone for good. This is scary to think that the love of your life, who you once felt a sense of safety and security with, no longer has your back.

COUPLES SURVIVAL PROGRAM! Marriage & Relationship counseling and coaching. Chandler and SE Valley and Glendale/ NW Valley. My certifications include the Gottman Method for Couples, the Century Program for Anger Management, and the Abuse No More program for Domestic Violence. The Gottman Method focuses on emotion, skill building for managing conflict, developing new skills for enhancing friendship, and helping couples create a system of shared meaning together. This method is tailored to the couple and the strengths and challenges facing each couple. I welcome the opportunity to help you make your relationship a master relationship rather than a disaster relationship.

There are times in our lives when we need help restoring our relationships. As a therapist with 30 years of marriage experience, and significant clinical training, I believe working together I can help you reach your goals. As a therapist I have seen that two things seem to be necessary to start the healing process, mercy and empathy. When a person experiences mercy, it opens them up to experiencing empathy for the other. Using Gottman Method Couples therapy as the foundation, I will work together with you to accomplish the restoration of your relationship.

Journeys Counseling Center has been providing exceptional counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children for over 15 years. Our center specializes in a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We believe that incorporating all facets of humanity (emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual) improves the outcome of treatment. We are especially passionate about encouraging healthy communication and relationships and stand strongly against the abuse of power in relationships and communities.

You’re not sure when it happened, but one day you woke up and didn’t recognize the person next to you in bed. It’s heartbreaking that this might be the end of your dreams together. It came on suddenly but you know it's been growing. You started noticing the little things. They’d misunderstand your jokes, and things like socks on the floor began to frustrate you. Now there’s a disconnect and space between you that seems impossible to cross. You feel lost and unknown, lonely when you’re together, especially when you’re together. It hurts. You long to be seen by the person you love, but it feels like you're speaking different languages

Do you regularly hear a voice that says “I’m not good enough”? Do you feel out of control and powerless against your emotions? Anxiety can be overwhelming. You have experienced it for a long time but dealing with it on your own has proven to be unsuccessful. You want to talk about it but others tend not to understand and their attempts to fix you can feel shaming. Perhaps you are experiencing struggles in your marriage or partnership. You have grown apart from your loved one and don’t know how to salvage things. There is one good thing about these realizations for you; now you know you need a real change. Fortunately, there is hope.

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We all have challenges. Admittedly some are objectively harder than others but our own challenges are unique to each of us and can seem devastating from our perspective. I would like to help you work through yours. I am not going to give you platitudes. Instead, I want to help you learn to accept, cope, cry if you need to, and then get back up! It’s not easy, but you can do hard things! As a college professor, and my background in medicine, my natural instinct is to make sure you understand both the biological and psychological reasons behind your troubles and then we work together to put YOU back in control of your life.

I am a owner and founder of Stories Counseling, PLLC and an approved Clinical Supervisor. As a therapist and former pastor, my personal motto is that EVERY.STORY.MATTERS. I truly believe that we are not defined by our wounds and that there is true healing through refinement, redemption, and reconciliation to the self. No matter where you are in this life journey, it is the hope that you can see that the story isn't over yet and you can write the future chapters that you need your life story to be. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families and hope that I can be a safe place for you.

Everyone experiences trauma in their life at one time or another, some experience more than others. Traumatized individuals often seek alternative solutions to deal with the discomfort of a traumatic event. The alternative solution is often dysfunctional and can result in suppressed emotional and psychological pain associated with the event. Someone who sufferers from suppressed issue wants relief. My approach to therapy is an integration of a Christian worldview using biblical truths combined with proven therapies to confront and heal the wounds from trauma that impacts your life today. Veterans and First Responders are welcomed.

Are you feeling stuck in your relationship, longing for a deeper connection and understanding? Are you struggling with communication breakdowns, trust issues, or navigating major life transitions that are impacting your relationship? Do you find yourself wanting to experience clarity, resolve conflicts effectively, and rediscover intimacy? If so, you are not alone. I believe that we all have a need to be seen and heard in relationships and by providing a safe and nonjudgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns, I believe you can find calm and safety in your relationship.

Hello! I welcome adults and couples from all backgrounds, life experiences and affectional orientations. I have experience working with clients with various challenges including anxiety, depression, kink, self-esteem, relationship issues, adverse religious experiences, navigating challenges at work, boundaries and LGBTQIA+ concerns. I am focused on helping clients discover their true potential for growth and I strive to create a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental space for you to be the best version of yourself.