Grief Therapists in Gilbert, AZ

—Now Accepting New Clients—Samantha is a heartfelt professional counselor who specializes in working with adolescents as young as 10, young adults and adults. Using trauma-informed techniques such as EMDR alongside CBT, DBT, IFS and Art Interventions she helps you navigate through your own history, finding the pieces of your story that show how resilient you really are.

I create a safe and comfortable environment where families, teens, couples and individuals can feel supported in their sharing, growth, and healing. As a Certified Child Life Specialist for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, I gained extensive experience supporting children and parents through in trauma, loss, diagnosis and life changes. I have worked with families, teens, couples, parents, and children in many capacities over the last 20 years and look forward to supporting you. I believe my clients are the experts of their lives and I am here to aid in the processing of their story, to provide positive change and hope.

Is betrayal threatening your love story? Let’s rewrite your next chapter together! If your relationship has suffered an affair, addiction, intimacy or communication issues, interracial challenges, grief and loss, parenting discrepancies, or other types of relational disconnection, you may be feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to do next. I understand the weight of these struggles. But amidst the chaos, there is hope! Imagine a future where communication flows effortlessly, trust is rebuilt, and love thrives despite the obstacles. That's the vision we'll work towards together.

I specialize in adolescent and adult sexual maladaptive behaviors (including sexual/pornography addiction). I also have experience in working with those who suffer from depression, anxiety and trauma. I earned my Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I have been in the behavioral health field for over 17 years. I began my career working with juveniles in residential treatment centers beginning in 1999 with A New Leaf, and eventually the U-Turn Foundation. While working with the U-Turn Foundation, I also provided outpatient counseling for at-risk youth in the Arizona Juvenile Superior Court system.

I'm so glad that you took the step to find a therapist to help you in your struggles! Life can be hectic and overwhelming and when you're struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, grief etc., the overwhelming feelings can get to be too much. I'm here to let you know that there is help in dealing with these struggles and you don't have to continue to carry these issues alone. I have over 15 years of experience assisting individuals and families in finding healing.

Dr. Gonzalez specializes in working with children 5 years and older, adolescents, young adults, & their families. She has experience working with a diverse range of concerns including depression, anxiety, behavioral & adjustment concerns, identity exploration, interpersonal skills, complex trauma (including racial & generational trauma), parent-child relationships, grief and loss, cultural & diversity related issues, & first generation BIPOC related issues. Dr. Gonzalez has experience working with mental health concerns across the lifespan. Bilingual therapy services offered in English and Spanish.

Making the decision to change an aspect of yourself or your circumstances in the world can be a simultaneously rewarding and challenging process. Many people choose to embark on that journey when they are faced with life stressors, a loss, a desire for self-exploration, or major life transition such as pregnancy, death, or divorce. I'm here to walk that path with you right where you are in that journey. There is hope, and with help and support you can find relief.

Are you stressed out? Experiencing painful emotions or thoughts, relationship difficulties, health issues, a problematic past, or a significant loss or change? If so, you don't have to face things alone. Life can be difficult and we all benefit from times of extra support and attention. I’ve spent 17 years in the mental health field successfully using evidence-based methods to assist adults who are facing life’s most complex challenges. I provide counseling services via telephone or video-conferencing for individuals residing anywhere throughout the entire states of Utah and Arizona, and I'd be honored to work with you.

I understand that coming to therapy can be challenging and scary. Knowing this, I work to provide a safe and welcoming environment that allows my clients a safe space to openly express themselves freely. Through psycho-education and different treatment modalities, I work to help clients learn healthy therapeutic techniques to manage their emotions in a healthy manner. I work to help my clients identify their strengths and develop healthy lifestyles. I believe assisting clients in identifying their strengths is a step in helping clients become the best version of themselves.

NOW accepting NEW clients! (age 17-65+) Every person is unique. I practice using a client-centered approach so you can feel heard, supported and empowered. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustments disorders, stress, grief, life transitions, substance abuse, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem and PTSD. I offer an honest, caring approach where you can feel comfortable, learn, and grow.

Danielle LaPorte asked the question best, “Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” Can you remember when you loved and accepted yourself unapologetically, and embraced all the things about you that make you unique? As we age, we gain knowledge from life experiences and through those experiences we can soar to greatness or we can break and lose sight of who we really are and become someone we were never meant to be. When we become someone less than who we were meant to be we can begin to experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss of relationships and functional distress.

-Now accepting new clients. -I am passionate about the therapy process and believe that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is essential to that process. I bring empathy and compassion to all my clients and strongly believe that everyone is capable of positive change. I understand that often times in order for that to happen, deep healing must occur. With the help of evidence-based treatment techniques, my focus is to sit alongside my clients as they journey through the healing and self-discovery process.

Hello, my name is Heather and I have been a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist since 2013. I have experience working closely with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families. A few of the things I assist in are: anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, stress management, improved communication within families and couples, blended families, co-parenting, healthy relationships to include those with domestic violence history, self-esteem and assertiveness building, trauma, and drug/alcohol addiction history.

Sometimes life is just hard. Whether it is situational, relational, behavioral, or emotional, at times life can be plain stressful and overwhelming. My goal is to help you sort through the chaos and provide you with the tools and resources needed to create long-lasting changes. I specialize in working with adults and children/teens in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief/loss, life transitions, and personal improvement. I also specialize in working with families, couples, & parent-child relationships in order to improve communication and overall relational functioning.

You're probably reading this because you are hurting in some way and struggling to know how to make things better. You don't have to struggle alone. I work with individuals and couples as a collaborative yet directive ally to help them move from heartbreak to healing using evidence based practices such as Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy (EFT, EFIT) and EMDR. I bring warmth, humor, direction, and accountability to some of the hardest issues such as Infidelity, infertility, sexual trauma, crisis, grief, parenting children of disability, chronic illness, or relationships where Neurodiversity is present. (ADHD, ASD)

"Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance." "Letting go" is often the best form of acceptance. If you struggle with holding on to grief, depression, anger, anxiety, frustration, etc... I am here to help. Experiences can lead to negative expectations & perceptions of self and life. I work with clients to accept negative experiences without accepting those experiences as their value and/or identity. We work together, in a caring and safe environment, to identify barriers in life and learn and implement skills that improve mental, emotional, and behavioral health, as we begin the process of living a Quality Life.

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety and those navigating their fertility journey, including infertility, prenatal and postpartum experiences, as well as healing from trauma and PTSD. These journeys can often be emotionally messy and complex, with their own unique moments of joy and grief. Our work together will focus on understanding where you currently are in your journey, where you are headed, and the bumps that happen along the way.

Seeking therapy is courageous and vulnerable and choosing a therapist can be challenging. A trusting and connected relationship with a therapist where you can bring your full self without experiencing judgement is essential for change, since our distress is often related to disconnection from others or ourselves. Therefore, my primary focus is on building an accepting and safe therapeutic relationship while also appreciating your individual needs and remaining flexible in our work together. From this relationship, we will be able to identify factors preventing change and help you work toward living a meaningful life consistent with your values and goals.

You are courageous for seeking help. I consider it an honor to be entrusted with and hold your story, helping adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Attachment tells us that we all have basic longings, basic fears, and basic needs. John Bowlby says, "It is isolation for us that is most traumatizing of all."