Therapists in Coconino County, AZ

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in mental health. I have worked and trained in a wide variety of professional settings including private practice, outpatient and inpatient treatment facilities (UCSD's Co-Occurring Disorders Clinic and the Community Research Foundation), college counseling centers, and post-doctoral studies at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center where I have received advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Also, I am licensed in Arizona and California.

I understand life can throw curveballs, causing us to feel unbalanced and uncertain how to proceed. At such times, I can provide guidance and strategies that help you regain stability and hope. I believe you have the answers within you, my role is to help you gain insight and empower you to bring about desired change.

As people we are faced with many different trials and challenges throughout our lives and if you are reading this, you are likely thinking about talking to someone about the things you are facing. I appreciate how much courage it can take to begin the search of finding the therapeutic relationship that best fits you. I have a diversity of experience in working with older adults, adults, adolescents and children with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, phase of life difficulties, trauma, drug and alcohol issues, and relationship problems.

Thank you for your interest in my counseling practice. I work with clients who present issues such as relationship, mood regulation, decision-making, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, and chronic health concerns. In my integrative counseling practice, I incorporate comprehensive assessment and treatment modalities such as EMDR to meet your counseling needs wherever you are in your life’s journey.

Coming from a collective culture, it is hard to know where our family and culture ends, and we begin. I help marginalized people find their individual voice so that they feel comfortable being who they want to be. I am highly committed to mental health and cultivating a culture of acceptance among marginalized people.

I work at Redemption Counseling Center and my experience as a Substance Use therapist spans 15 years of working with individuals, groups, and families. I offer a multidisciplinary approach to substance use with a wide variety of therapeutic modalities. I do not believe in a “one size fits all” perspective. I provide a unique understanding from both a personal and a science-based perspective on drugs, alcohol, and sex addiction. My areas of expertise are in substance use and co-occurring disorders; mindfulness; and, equine-assisted therapy.

Relationships are at the core of what I believe matters in therapy and life. This serves as the foundation for my therapeutic style, and along with trauma, is the guiding tenet in what I have gone on to specialize in. I was initially trained as a generalist, which I believe has prepared me to work with a wide variety of presenting concerns. I find that every person who I work with comes with their own rich context full of complex experiences, identities, and a unique relationship with their mental health. It is my job to meet you right where you are with curiosity, respect, and humility. Go to Bridger-Counseling.com for more info!

I believe that therapy is all about the process of finding the strengths within yourself, the desire to grow and the willingness to do what it takes to heal from the hurts of the past, the self doubt and difficult feelings that arise. I hope to sit beside you with compassion as you embark on the courageous journey of discovering who you are, who you want to be and how you want to be perceived by the world around you.

I aim to get to know you and your strengths, needs, and desires. I offer a safe, supportive space for you to heal, grow, and change. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My ultimate goal is to help you help yourself. I want to guide and support you as you navigate life's journey and the challenges along the way.

Is chronic stress negatively affecting your life with physical symptoms such as insomnia and digestive issues? Do you find it difficult to relax or let down, especially when someone else is present? Has traditional talk therapy felt limited and you’re looking for a way to integrate the body into your therapy? Somatic experiencing is helpful for healing from chronic stress and past traumas, recent or from childhood, and uses a bottom up processing approach, meaning it works with the physiology to resolve trauma and release the survival energy held in the body.

Life is an ever shifting journey that proves more challenging at certain times than others. The challenges that we face are unique to each of us. It is my belief and the reason this work continues to be my passion, that having safe, compassionate, skilled relationships are what heal us and support our agency (I can!). As a therapist, I strive to offer work that is reparative and restorative to my clients' nervous systems. When clients feel that they belong, have an increased sense of hope and understanding of self, and can take another step forward I believe that I have done a large part of my job.

Are you struggling with loneliness, anxiety, isolation, depression, relationship issues, a difficult life transition, trauma or PTSD? Therapy can be the tool that leads to a meaningful and enjoyable life. At Halcyon Sky Counseling you can count on learning new coping skills, cultivating a feeling of connection with yourself and others, positive growth in your relationships, and a safe place to explore difficult issues.

I have been working in my field of clinical psychotherapy for well over a decade, and I am licensed in 3 states (Arizona, Nevada & Texas). I am passionate about addressing clients' dysfunctional relationships with themselves, others or even a substance, and TRULY understand the impact those dysfunctions have on the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks, maintain a job, maintain proper self-care and the erosion of peace and stability that becomes seemingly unattainable. I roll up my sleeves with you, unravel the chaos, help to clear your filter, tweak and reframe your reference points and perspectives, and set you on a path of hope!

Each one of us has a unique and important story to tell. I am honored to give my clients a safe, accepting, and comfortable environment to share theirs. Although our personal narratives inevitably include difficulty, loss, and grief, it is my privilege to help clients discover the truth, resilience, and healing at the center of their story. It is my goal to help support clients on the path to healing.