Female Therapists in Gilbert, AZ

Therapy is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. Having a safe and confidential space free of judgment, bias, and "a stake in the game" affords us the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and be asked the quality questions that will move us toward a more satisfying and rewarding existence. Whether it is managing anxiety and depression, challenging the thoughts that lead to bad habits, or building skills to improve relationships, therapy offers us individualized time to create a better experience of our lives.

In my work as a therapist I bring not only experience but also cutting edge counseling techniques to my practice. I believe that there can be no more important life decision than making the choice to heal and leave behind unhealthy patterns. To help my clients reach those goals, I consider each individual uniquely and work to see each situation holistically. By working closely with each person and choosing the proper changes needed to achieve a positive outcome, we are able to move forward and devise a creative and distinctive plan. I create a supportive and safe environment where my clients can learn and grow.

I work with clients who are wanting to improve their relationships with others and themselves. I use an attachment lens, utilizing techniques that create security and safety, in order to foster change and growth. I am also trauma informed and as such, employ methods that promote healing including EFT, EMDR, CBT, Narrative, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness practices. I am a licensed therapist trained in helping couples, families, adolescents, and individuals who are struggling with challenges such as life changes/transitions, mental health/medical diagnoses, trauma, disconnection, and communication issues.

I’ve always had empathy, compassion, and genuine concern for others. My passion is helping individuals learn more about themselves, assisting and guiding them through life’s difficult situations, and discovering their true potential. Therapy is a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative process that unfolds naturally and organically. The mind, body, and spirit are holistically addressed and integrated to alleviate suffering and understand emotions, as well as somatic symptoms.

We live in a culture that reinforces the idea that we should be able to have it “together” all the time; think positive, be grateful, and push harder are things we get told. You might be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and discouraged that things aren’t getting better. You notice yourself disconnecting from yourself and others. Asking for help seems so hard! This is why I am here doing this work, guiding others through those stuck places, and helping people not feel so alone in it all. Trust me you have everything you need inside of you - a well of strength, wisdom and inner knowing.

My main priority is to help clients feel comfortable, safe, and accepted while working towards our collaborative goals. I strive to utilize evidence-based therapies and interventions to support the best outcomes for my clients. My specialties include relational concerns, trauma, and gender-affirming care. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate: phases of life, communication difficulties, attachment injuries, and various traumas. My process begins with a comprehensive assessment to gain a clearer understanding of the challenges and needs of each client and creation of measurable goals for therapy.

I believe in the innate power in us to evolve and resolve. Sometimes when we are faced with challenging situations, our perspectives become hazy and we are unable to connect with our selves. I use eclectic and holistic modes of therapy to help people connect with their inner selves to move on in their lives and reach their full potential. I am trained in DBT, CBT, ACT and am also a Certified EMDR provider. I also completed an externship in Emotionally focussed Therapy for Couples as positive relationships are imperative for our emotional, mental health.

My name is KeiVonna Gordon and I am a Clinical Intern at Gilbert Counselors under the supervision of Terri Roman (LPC). I received my undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in Psychology, and I am now entering the final chapter of my Graduate degree in Mental Clinical Health Counseling at the University of Phoenix. I look forward to creating a holistic approach that is culturally diverse and inclusive of individuals from all walks of life by providing a comfortable and equitable environment. My philosophy is it is okay to not always be okay.

It can be very difficult to take the first step to seek counseling. My intent the moment you walk through the door is for you to feel safe, cared for, listened to, and above all, understood. I am not here to judge or condemn. We all have our stuff. Life gets messy. Life can be complicated. We all need help. I am a people person, which means you have value, simply because you are. I am empathetic, I listen, I am real, and I can help.

Even though our culture has developed the attitude that "happiness" should be our default state, life is often hard. We all face difficult transitions, experience scary situations, and often feel at the mercy of forces beyond our control. We easily can have trouble dealing with change as well as emotions like shame, guilt, anxiety, fear, anger, and grief. Faith crises and transitions are especially difficult because religion give us our identity and sense of what it means to be human, our community, our relationship to power and authority, how we can and cannot use our bodies—the very nature of reality.

I am currently a masters level counseling intern after providing a variety of mental health support for the last 8 years. Having experienced grief personally, I am passionate about helping others to find healing and integrate grief into their own lives. Helping clients achieve meaning and fulfillment in their lives is one of my main goals as a counselor. I believe in the importance of treating the whole person and working from a foundation of understanding and partnership to address problems and achieve your goals.

Welcome! I have been in practice over a decade and have learned that by gaining understanding and compassion for ourselves, our innate healing potential will emerge. I love to help other professionals in the field and I am a AZBBHE clinical supervisor. A quote by Rumi expresses it this way "your task is not to seek love, but to merely seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it" I use a "non-pathologizing lens" to see my clients holistically and help them make connections to how their past experiences have shaped the narratives and emotions they experience today.

I work with adults (18+) who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or relational difficulties. I enjoy working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and have particular interest in religious or spiritual trauma and challenges around identity and belonging. I have significant experience working with LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive individuals, as well as people struggling with substance use disorders.

One part of being human is to learn how adapt to a life full of unpredictable experiences. We can develop behavioral or thought patterns that may have served us at one point but are no longer beneficial and need support to change. I heard a very simple definition of trauma once: “Trauma is a response to an event that we weren’t prepared to handle.” With this perspective, we can begin to understand how a wide range of life’s challenges can impact our mind, behaviors, and relationships. Our unique history and experiences have shaped the way we view the world and how we respond to it.

Someone who had a tremendous impact on my life once told me that while we are wounded in relationships, we are also healed in relationships. This reminder has informed my approach in therapy since the day my very first client sat in front of me. It is my hope that the therapeutic relationship we build together imparts just that upon you: restoration from both the wounds which you are altogether too familiar with, as well as those which you may not know are even there. It’s my privilege to provide the space where you can feel comfortable sharing. Together, we can find hope, as it is never truly lost.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR IN OFFICE OR VIDEO*** Many of us know there is a need for change. The problematic areas can be clear, and you may need help understanding the "how's". For others, the chaos can be so much that thinking straight to know what to “fix” is like finding Dorothy in a tornado. Or maybe there isn’t a “problem” but rather a goal that you wish to achieve and need someone to support you. As your therapist, I will listen to you on what you need and want for your life. Wherever you are in your readiness for change, I will be your guide towards that transformation.

Now accepting NEW clients! I have availability this week! I see children, adolescents, adults, and seniors for individual, couples, and family counseling. So many times our struggles affect more than one area of our life. I'm grateful to have years of experience working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds and I use this knowledge to help my clients find the balance, calmness, control, or peace they are looking for.

Welcome to the start of a new beginning. As a therapist I believe that every day is a new opportunity for growth and taking back our power. Day to day stressors and life events can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, and powerless. As humans, we experience situations and emotions differently based on our past and current lives. I adapt my therapeutic approach and environment to meet each individual’s needs. I believe it is important to allow ourselves to experience all emotions and identify healthy ways to regulate them. As a clinician, I am inspired by an individual’s story and resilience.

People come to me from all walks of life, all seeking something different for themselves. I specialize in helping people working through life transitions. This includes people experiencing faith transitions or healing from religious/spiritual trauma or transitioning away from a high-control group, those transitioning to a new family structure, people entering a new season of life, those coping with a diagnosis or illness, and those navigating new relationships or exploring existing relationships in new ways. As life changes, we change with it. I help my clients explore and navigate this messy, confusing, exhilarating process.