Lesbian Therapists in Chandler, AZ
Do you feel stuck or are you struggling to feel settled in different aspects of your life? Are you having feelings you can’t seem to move past or unprocessed trauma, memories, or experiences getting in your way? Do you feel disconnected from your body, yourself, or those around you? I’m passionate about working with individuals struggling after traumatic or damaging religious, educational, and/or cultural messaging and experiences and I can help!
Do you feel stuck or are you struggling to feel settled in different aspects of your life? Are you having feelings you can’t seem to move past or unprocessed trauma, memories, or experiences getting in your way? Do you feel disconnected from your body, yourself, or those around you? I’m passionate about working with individuals struggling after traumatic or damaging religious, educational, and/or cultural messaging and experiences and I can help!
I believe that each of us is the expert in our own life and knows, deep down, what is best for us. Sometimes, however, life’s challenges—whether they come in the form of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, or something else—can cloud our path. In those moments, we don’t always have to walk alone. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering guidance, support, and understanding as we navigate the tough spots together. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing comes from within, but with the right support, we can uncover the strength and clarity needed to move forward.
I believe that each of us is the expert in our own life and knows, deep down, what is best for us. Sometimes, however, life’s challenges—whether they come in the form of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, or something else—can cloud our path. In those moments, we don’t always have to walk alone. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering guidance, support, and understanding as we navigate the tough spots together. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing comes from within, but with the right support, we can uncover the strength and clarity needed to move forward.
Welcome! Let's talk if obsessive, poor body image, eating disorders & disordered eating are holding you back from living a full, content life. I'd love for you to reach out if you need a specialist in identifying and finding solutions to issues blocking you or your child's best academic, sports, & professional performance such as poor concentration or motivation. You'll find me authentic, warm, & approachable. I offer a professional, respectful & laid back space to support you forward on your journey to building a life & relationships where you can finally breathe deeply & live to your full, individual potential.
Welcome! Let's talk if obsessive, poor body image, eating disorders & disordered eating are holding you back from living a full, content life. I'd love for you to reach out if you need a specialist in identifying and finding solutions to issues blocking you or your child's best academic, sports, & professional performance such as poor concentration or motivation. You'll find me authentic, warm, & approachable. I offer a professional, respectful & laid back space to support you forward on your journey to building a life & relationships where you can finally breathe deeply & live to your full, individual potential.
Are you feeling stressed, sad, in pain, anxious…or all of the above? Do you think you "should" feel happy, but you don't--and you're not sure why or what to do about it? Or maybe you're grieving a loss or a trauma & feeling lost yourself. No matter what you're facing, I'm here to help!! Since 2007, I've counseled diverse people from all walks of life. I use empathy, honesty, humor, & compassion in all my work. Combined with your innate wisdom & your courage in starting this process, we'll develop a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance that allows you to heal your past & live a happier, healthier, & brighter present & future.
Are you feeling stressed, sad, in pain, anxious…or all of the above? Do you think you "should" feel happy, but you don't--and you're not sure why or what to do about it? Or maybe you're grieving a loss or a trauma & feeling lost yourself. No matter what you're facing, I'm here to help!! Since 2007, I've counseled diverse people from all walks of life. I use empathy, honesty, humor, & compassion in all my work. Combined with your innate wisdom & your courage in starting this process, we'll develop a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance that allows you to heal your past & live a happier, healthier, & brighter present & future.
You want to feel confident, set boundaries, and show up authentically in your relationships, but deep down these things feel impossible. Anxiety and self-doubt consume you, and you have no idea how to get past that pit in your stomach and unleash your inner badass.
You want to feel confident, set boundaries, and show up authentically in your relationships, but deep down these things feel impossible. Anxiety and self-doubt consume you, and you have no idea how to get past that pit in your stomach and unleash your inner badass.
Healing is a work of art. And heart! I believe healing starts to take place as soon as someone feels heard. I strive to create an environment where you can show up completely and authentically you on this transformative path. My priority is to ensure children, teens, and adults feel heard, seen, and valued. I am passionate about helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges in children, helping with parenting strategies, and identity struggles. Therapy is a partnership and I am excited to join you on whatever healing journey you're on!
Healing is a work of art. And heart! I believe healing starts to take place as soon as someone feels heard. I strive to create an environment where you can show up completely and authentically you on this transformative path. My priority is to ensure children, teens, and adults feel heard, seen, and valued. I am passionate about helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges in children, helping with parenting strategies, and identity struggles. Therapy is a partnership and I am excited to join you on whatever healing journey you're on!
Are you struggling to connect or even feel good in your daily life? At Better Days Behavioral Health, we believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and balanced life. We are dedicated to helping you grow and connect in all aspects of your life: family, personal, and work. We support individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, trauma, and more. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment. Here, individuals and families can find healing and develop effective coping strategies to improve their life.
Are you struggling to connect or even feel good in your daily life? At Better Days Behavioral Health, we believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and balanced life. We are dedicated to helping you grow and connect in all aspects of your life: family, personal, and work. We support individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, trauma, and more. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment. Here, individuals and families can find healing and develop effective coping strategies to improve their life.
Narcissistic Abuse Specialist + Trauma
Counselor, Rosy, Greer, CMHC, NCC, LAC
4 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85248
Feeling overwhelmed by narcissistic abuse? Emotional manipulation, gaslighting, or other toxic behaviors from a narcissistic partner can leave you feeling lost, confused, and questioning your self-worth. If you're struggling to reclaim your life and heal from the pain, now may be the time to work with a therapist specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery. Whether you’ve faced subtle control or overt emotional abuse, let’s develop a recovery plan to help you find clarity, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild your self-esteem. Text us at 480-781-4262 let's begin this journey! It will be empowering and life-changing for you, no doubt!
Feeling overwhelmed by narcissistic abuse? Emotional manipulation, gaslighting, or other toxic behaviors from a narcissistic partner can leave you feeling lost, confused, and questioning your self-worth. If you're struggling to reclaim your life and heal from the pain, now may be the time to work with a therapist specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery. Whether you’ve faced subtle control or overt emotional abuse, let’s develop a recovery plan to help you find clarity, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild your self-esteem. Text us at 480-781-4262 let's begin this journey! It will be empowering and life-changing for you, no doubt!
I connect to foster deep transformative experiences by understanding brains adapt for both functional and dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors. Adaptive survival processes are explored and resolved via EMDR to reduce the impact of past onto the present. Treatment explores brain/body stress response systems to learn to trigger steady not stress. My background in biology and psychology allows valid comprehensive research to guide treatment, using technology such as HRV biofeedback and EEG neurofeedback in addition to psychotherapy. Specialized treatment is offered for neurodivergent folk as I am also a certified Autism ASD clinician.
I connect to foster deep transformative experiences by understanding brains adapt for both functional and dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors. Adaptive survival processes are explored and resolved via EMDR to reduce the impact of past onto the present. Treatment explores brain/body stress response systems to learn to trigger steady not stress. My background in biology and psychology allows valid comprehensive research to guide treatment, using technology such as HRV biofeedback and EEG neurofeedback in addition to psychotherapy. Specialized treatment is offered for neurodivergent folk as I am also a certified Autism ASD clinician.
We’re all doing the best we can with what we have to work with. Sometimes we can use some extra tools in our toolbox to support us in managing when life occurrences seem to pile up and we just need a break. Amber has experience in treating a range of symptoms, including those related to PTSD, anxiety and depression. Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist. She provides therapy to both the general population and high-profile, public-facing and celebrity clients. Amber is licensed in California, Iowa and Oregon.
We’re all doing the best we can with what we have to work with. Sometimes we can use some extra tools in our toolbox to support us in managing when life occurrences seem to pile up and we just need a break. Amber has experience in treating a range of symptoms, including those related to PTSD, anxiety and depression. Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist. She provides therapy to both the general population and high-profile, public-facing and celebrity clients. Amber is licensed in California, Iowa and Oregon.
I offer in-depth therapy for adults and youth navigating burnout and overwhelm, grief, trauma, ADHD challenges, and major life transitions. I provide a safe space to connect and to make sense of your life, relationships, and suffering — and work with you to make meaning, gain footing, and carve out next steps in the face of difficult, even intractable, life experiences. My approach is holistic and attentive to your unique interests, needs, concerns, and desires, as you navigate complex personal histories, relationships, communities, and institutions.
I offer in-depth therapy for adults and youth navigating burnout and overwhelm, grief, trauma, ADHD challenges, and major life transitions. I provide a safe space to connect and to make sense of your life, relationships, and suffering — and work with you to make meaning, gain footing, and carve out next steps in the face of difficult, even intractable, life experiences. My approach is holistic and attentive to your unique interests, needs, concerns, and desires, as you navigate complex personal histories, relationships, communities, and institutions.
You’re often the one others rely on, but who supports you? You’ve learned to be dependable, keep everything together, and make sure everyone else is okay. I specialize in working with first-generation Millennials and Gen-Xers of color who carry the weight of unresolved childhood trauma while navigating the pressures of adulthood—family responsibilities, cultural expectations, and the constant push to hold it all together.
You’re often the one others rely on, but who supports you? You’ve learned to be dependable, keep everything together, and make sure everyone else is okay. I specialize in working with first-generation Millennials and Gen-Xers of color who carry the weight of unresolved childhood trauma while navigating the pressures of adulthood—family responsibilities, cultural expectations, and the constant push to hold it all together.
Do you struggle with focusing heavily on the negative, fearing the worst possible outcome, or blaming yourself for events outside your control? You may tend to assume what others are thinking or feeling and jump to conclusions often for the worse. If you're constantly ruminating and being hard on yourself, you're not alone. This is normal. When these neural pathways are left undisrupted, you may get stuck feeling anxious, depressed, or lacking hope that things can get better. It doesn't have to be this way.
Do you struggle with focusing heavily on the negative, fearing the worst possible outcome, or blaming yourself for events outside your control? You may tend to assume what others are thinking or feeling and jump to conclusions often for the worse. If you're constantly ruminating and being hard on yourself, you're not alone. This is normal. When these neural pathways are left undisrupted, you may get stuck feeling anxious, depressed, or lacking hope that things can get better. It doesn't have to be this way.
I have been in practice since 1997. I am Licensed Professional Counselor as well as an Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified Clinician (CBT-C) & Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) to address anxiety and depression. I believe it is the relationship with the patient and therapist which are significant to build trust and in turn facilitate change. It is important to have a treatment plan to set goals to learn healthy coping skills to address negative thought patterns. The recent years have brought such change in how we work, attend school, have relationships, and work through adversity. Therapy is key.
I have been in practice since 1997. I am Licensed Professional Counselor as well as an Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified Clinician (CBT-C) & Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) to address anxiety and depression. I believe it is the relationship with the patient and therapist which are significant to build trust and in turn facilitate change. It is important to have a treatment plan to set goals to learn healthy coping skills to address negative thought patterns. The recent years have brought such change in how we work, attend school, have relationships, and work through adversity. Therapy is key.
I have over 7 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I offer support for anxiety, depression, relationship and family dynamics, burnout, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I particularly enjoy helping clients move from emotional overwhelm to emotional clarity and confidence.
I have over 7 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I offer support for anxiety, depression, relationship and family dynamics, burnout, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I particularly enjoy helping clients move from emotional overwhelm to emotional clarity and confidence.
I work with individuals navigating addiction, trauma, grief, loss, and members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking a safe and affirming space. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain how to move forward. Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, I help clients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I work with individuals navigating addiction, trauma, grief, loss, and members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking a safe and affirming space. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain how to move forward. Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, I help clients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I enjoy working with people from a variety of cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Women's issues have always been a topic of concern for me, especially related to abuse, domestic violence, harassment, unhealthy relationships, low self-esteem, and excess stress. My work with clients who have disabilities is very important to me also. These individuals need to be heard, validated and provided with assistance in getting past anger, shame, guilt, sadness, and confusion.
I enjoy working with people from a variety of cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Women's issues have always been a topic of concern for me, especially related to abuse, domestic violence, harassment, unhealthy relationships, low self-esteem, and excess stress. My work with clients who have disabilities is very important to me also. These individuals need to be heard, validated and provided with assistance in getting past anger, shame, guilt, sadness, and confusion.
I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out for help and support is such a brave and important step! I have a passion for helping clients create and strengthen meaningful relationships in their lives, whether it be with their partner, family member or their self. I enjoy working with couples, families and individuals and helping them identify and change hurtful, negative patterns and create more effective, healthy ones. Healing and change happen within ourselves and through relationships when we feel secure and loved.
I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out for help and support is such a brave and important step! I have a passion for helping clients create and strengthen meaningful relationships in their lives, whether it be with their partner, family member or their self. I enjoy working with couples, families and individuals and helping them identify and change hurtful, negative patterns and create more effective, healthy ones. Healing and change happen within ourselves and through relationships when we feel secure and loved.
Throughout my life, I have sought the kindness and understanding of others. I have experienced trauma, which has helped shape me into the person I am today. I understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and understood, even by a stranger. To be human is to yearn for meaning and significance. Sometimes, it feels impossible to find this within ourselves without the extended hand of others. My passion lies in connecting with people and exploring the incredible potential of the mind, body, and soul. My goal is to assist others in finding and thriving in their own health and happiness.
Throughout my life, I have sought the kindness and understanding of others. I have experienced trauma, which has helped shape me into the person I am today. I understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and understood, even by a stranger. To be human is to yearn for meaning and significance. Sometimes, it feels impossible to find this within ourselves without the extended hand of others. My passion lies in connecting with people and exploring the incredible potential of the mind, body, and soul. My goal is to assist others in finding and thriving in their own health and happiness.
Sometimes our struggles seem so overwhelming that we are not able to see a way to work through them. Sometimes we just stop feeling like ourself and cannot figure out how to change that. And sometimes we end up being controlled by our overwhelming emotions instead of feeling like we are managing them. We are not able to always able to accurately assess and address problems and need the help of a Therapist to become skillful in managing life stressors and emotions.
Sometimes our struggles seem so overwhelming that we are not able to see a way to work through them. Sometimes we just stop feeling like ourself and cannot figure out how to change that. And sometimes we end up being controlled by our overwhelming emotions instead of feeling like we are managing them. We are not able to always able to accurately assess and address problems and need the help of a Therapist to become skillful in managing life stressors and emotions.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.