Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Gilbert, AZ

NOW accepting NEW Clients ! ! I work with emerging adults, adults, couples, and families. My goal is to be your partner in your healing process and self-discovery. If you are ready to commit to yourself and gain the tools and knowledge to grow, you can walk away from therapy a better version of yourself.

In today’s hard driving culture, many people are working hard and enjoying prosperity. While this is good, a wide body of research shows a high number of Americans report feeling very lonely and isolated. What are we missing? Connection. We humans are wired for close and intimate connection. When we don’t have it in our most significant relationships, especially in marriage, it is hard to find joy in anything else. What gets in the way of achieving this connection? Negative cycles and unprocessed trauma . Negative cycles take over our important relationships and unprocessed trauma can make close connection feel threatening.

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.

Congratulations! By searching for a therapist, you're taking a significant step towards creating the change you desire and deserve. The difficulties of life and trauma can cause damage to one's sense of "self", create depression or anxiety, and diminish quality of life. As a clinical therapist, I provide a safe and confidential environment to process and navigate the difficulties you're experiencing and walk with you on your journey to health. I work with individuals in a loving and compassionate manner to achieve their treatment goals.

I love to work with those that have been hurt or isolated. I appreciate being able to walk along side of someone who wants to face their trauma . I work with foster families or adopted children as well. I have had experience working with the Deaf community for over a decade and knows American Sign Language and Mexican Sign Language.

Hello, I’m Carlyn (pronouns she/her) I believe love and belonging are at the core of who we are and how we connect with others. My experience as a mother of three has helped me understand how attachment plays an important role in how we develop. Our early attachments, trauma , and life experiences can create incredible discomfort and we learn ways to cope and survive, that are not always helpful. Some people think that going to therapy is about getting advice from someone, but our job is to help you learn to trust yourself. My goal as a therapist is to be accepting, non-judgmental, and help to create a safe space for you to grow.

Hi and welcome! I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma , and relationship concerns. I value providing a strong therapeutic alliance to encourage healing from various mental health concerns and have experience working with clients of various ages, multicultural identities, and clinical needs. Therapy can be a vulnerable experience and I strive to support you in feeling comfortable and safe every step of the way.

I specialize in helping people reduce the impact of trauma in their lives. I am skilled at working with people who want to feel less anxious, have fewer PTSD symptoms, and improve their self confidence. I excel at having empathy for others and providing help in a non judgmental way. I am able to connect with people easily and help you feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable, so that authentic change can occur.

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.

Wherever you are, be right there. We get to generate healing in that very space. Whether therapy seems scary, or it has been a familiar experience for you, the clarity and tools gained in this process, are well worth it! I customize a range of therapeutic techniques depending on your needs. I see you as an individual, not a diagnosis. Over 7 years experienced in multiple therapeutic approaches (Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma and Family Systems Theory), which are evidence-based approaches to treatment that focus on helping clients holistically, mind, body, and spirit.

I work with families experiencing life transitions, couples wanting to strengthen their communication, individuals experiencing trauma , grief, depression, or substance abuse, and children with childhood disorders.

**ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE** 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.

NOW accepting new clients ! ! (Ages 6-65+) I believe we all have the ability to heal and the ability to identify our unique needs. I believe therapy can be supportive of exploring such needs and identifying ways we can meet them. My goal is to assist others in doing so by empowering them and providing a safe therapeutic space to meet their goals.

Do you find yourself in a never-ending rat race of pursuing achievement after achievement, always pushing for more and more and wondering when you will be “good enough?” Does it seem like life never slows down, and somehow there is always more—being smarter, more dedicated, self-sacrificing, faster, stronger, better? I specialize in supporting high-achieving adults to harness the compassion and power within themselves to live their dreams and chase their goals, all while feeling whole and fulfilled. I understand that self-doubt, comparison, and criticism are powerful forces that can take a serious toll on your mental health.

There are many benefits from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, trauma , grief, stress management, and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution.

Joanna believes in the words of Eckhart Tolle, "If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place." We all have stories and backgrounds that shape us and our perspectives on the world. We also have innate abilities within us to overcome obstacles to experience transformation, self-actualization and growth. What an honor it is for Joanna to walk alongside her clients as they nurture and empower this inner strength by identifying and addressing the roots, by gaining acceptance and awareness, and by changing core beliefs and behavior, ultimately leading to a life filled with sustainable serenity, purpose and meaning.