South Asian Therapists in Goodyear, AZ
Hello! My name is Donella Hedges, MS, LAC, NCC. I specialize in working with first-generation, multiracial and BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, military veterans, domestic violence survivors, formerly incarcerated individuals, and special needs communities. My work centers around identity exploration, helping clients navigate the complexities of cultural expectations, marginalization, and self-discovery in a world that often asks them to shrink. Together, we create space for your full story.
Hello! My name is Donella Hedges, MS, LAC, NCC. I specialize in working with first-generation, multiracial and BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, military veterans, domestic violence survivors, formerly incarcerated individuals, and special needs communities. My work centers around identity exploration, helping clients navigate the complexities of cultural expectations, marginalization, and self-discovery in a world that often asks them to shrink. Together, we create space for your full story.
I am accepting new clients! Availability in the evenings and Sundays!
You might look like you have it together on the outside, but inside, your mind doesn't slow down. You replay conversations, question yourself, and feel stuck in patterns especially in relationships or navigating big life transitions.
Maybe you're anxious, disconnected, or trying to balance who you are with who you're expected to be. It can all feel exhausting.
In our work together, we'll slow things down collaboratively, and make sense of what's underneath these patterns. If you're ready to feel more clear, grounded, and love yourself again, I'm here to help!
I am accepting new clients! Availability in the evenings and Sundays!
You might look like you have it together on the outside, but inside, your mind doesn't slow down. You replay conversations, question yourself, and feel stuck in patterns especially in relationships or navigating big life transitions.
Maybe you're anxious, disconnected, or trying to balance who you are with who you're expected to be. It can all feel exhausting.
In our work together, we'll slow things down collaboratively, and make sense of what's underneath these patterns. If you're ready to feel more clear, grounded, and love yourself again, I'm here to help!
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, ready to make changes in your life? I am currently accepting new clients, I offer everyone a safe and unforgettable experience in getting to know yourself better and understand the world in a more personal way—I do both in-person and tel-health—so you can access and explore your challenges with me and build the life you choose I am A Clinical Mental Health Psychotherapist, a NPTI, ACE Certified Fitness Trainer, a Holistic Health Practitioner & Massage Therapist lastly, an Ordained Minister. Balancing the mind, body and spirit creates space and opportunity for authentic relationships with self and others.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, ready to make changes in your life? I am currently accepting new clients, I offer everyone a safe and unforgettable experience in getting to know yourself better and understand the world in a more personal way—I do both in-person and tel-health—so you can access and explore your challenges with me and build the life you choose I am A Clinical Mental Health Psychotherapist, a NPTI, ACE Certified Fitness Trainer, a Holistic Health Practitioner & Massage Therapist lastly, an Ordained Minister. Balancing the mind, body and spirit creates space and opportunity for authentic relationships with self and others.
Life’s transitions can get the best of us sometimes. It is not easy to see the rainbow behind the clouds when you are amid the storm. Difficult times of adjusting to these transitions are also the opportunity to grow. I believe having a supportive & non-judgmental environment helps us heal. If you are struggling with a relationship question, want more out of your relationship, trying to figure out parenting during changing relationship dynamics, or if you or your child are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma, etc., then I would feel privileged to create a safe space to start your healing journey.
Life’s transitions can get the best of us sometimes. It is not easy to see the rainbow behind the clouds when you are amid the storm. Difficult times of adjusting to these transitions are also the opportunity to grow. I believe having a supportive & non-judgmental environment helps us heal. If you are struggling with a relationship question, want more out of your relationship, trying to figure out parenting during changing relationship dynamics, or if you or your child are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma, etc., then I would feel privileged to create a safe space to start your healing journey.
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Immigration Psychological Evaluations-Dr Grey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Navigating the immigration process can be confusing. Your lawyer is handling the legal side, but you’re left feeling anxious, confused, and scared that the only home you’ve ever known could be taken from you. You search for answers, and that’s where I come in. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. This could be the key factor in keeping your family together rather than torn apart. Whether you're seeking asylum, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or proving the emotional impact of separation, I take the time to provide a comprehensive evaluation. You don’t have to do this alone.
Navigating the immigration process can be confusing. Your lawyer is handling the legal side, but you’re left feeling anxious, confused, and scared that the only home you’ve ever known could be taken from you. You search for answers, and that’s where I come in. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. This could be the key factor in keeping your family together rather than torn apart. Whether you're seeking asylum, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or proving the emotional impact of separation, I take the time to provide a comprehensive evaluation. You don’t have to do this alone.
I am passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward healing and personal growth. I have about 8 years of experience in Behavioral Health field. Over the past two years, I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, and life stressors. I enjoy working with individuals ages 11 and above and strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to express themselves openly.
I am passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward healing and personal growth. I have about 8 years of experience in Behavioral Health field. Over the past two years, I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, and life stressors. I enjoy working with individuals ages 11 and above and strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to express themselves openly.
Do you need to get out of your own way, let go of past burdens, get unstuck? Are you a parent with a struggling child or teen? Dr. Sharonah helps individuals, couples, and families truly master their own abilities to feel good, love themselves & others, be authentic, & take action!
Do you need to get out of your own way, let go of past burdens, get unstuck? Are you a parent with a struggling child or teen? Dr. Sharonah helps individuals, couples, and families truly master their own abilities to feel good, love themselves & others, be authentic, & take action!
With over seven years in pastoral counseling, I meet you exactly where you are. No judgment, just space to explore and grow at your own pace. Trust takes time, and I never rush it.
I work with couples, teens, adults, parents and kids, folks preparing for marriage, people wrestling with questions of faith, or anyone moving through a hard season of life. Wherever you're at, you're welcome here.
With over seven years in pastoral counseling, I meet you exactly where you are. No judgment, just space to explore and grow at your own pace. Trust takes time, and I never rush it.
I work with couples, teens, adults, parents and kids, folks preparing for marriage, people wrestling with questions of faith, or anyone moving through a hard season of life. Wherever you're at, you're welcome here.
Are your needs always at the bottom of your to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel better—happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage life’s challenges. Ignoring your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for both your mind and body. But it doesn’t have to be this hard. I believe living a better life should be within reach.
This is why I founded Be Well Therapy Collective, a group practice specializing in lasting love through individual therapy, couples therapy, and maternal mental health.
Are your needs always at the bottom of your to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel better—happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage life’s challenges. Ignoring your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for both your mind and body. But it doesn’t have to be this hard. I believe living a better life should be within reach.
This is why I founded Be Well Therapy Collective, a group practice specializing in lasting love through individual therapy, couples therapy, and maternal mental health.
I welcome any and all who are navigating life's challenges, such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, church hurt, life transitions, grief, trauma, stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-informed care that helps clients build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and move toward healing and gro
I welcome any and all who are navigating life's challenges, such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, church hurt, life transitions, grief, trauma, stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-informed care that helps clients build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and move toward healing and gro
You know your child best. So when something feels different, you notice.
Maybe they're worrying more than they used to. Meltdowns have become more frequent. School has become a battle. They're withdrawing from friends, struggling with confidence, or having a harder time managing big emotions. Or perhaps everyone else sees a child who seems "fine," while you see how much effort it takes just to get through the day. If you've found yourself wondering, "What am I missing?" you're not alone. After years of working alongside children, families, and schools, I've learned that the questions we ask shape the way we understand our children.
You know your child best. So when something feels different, you notice.
Maybe they're worrying more than they used to. Meltdowns have become more frequent. School has become a battle. They're withdrawing from friends, struggling with confidence, or having a harder time managing big emotions. Or perhaps everyone else sees a child who seems "fine," while you see how much effort it takes just to get through the day. If you've found yourself wondering, "What am I missing?" you're not alone. After years of working alongside children, families, and schools, I've learned that the questions we ask shape the way we understand our children.
Leavitt Marriage and Family Therapy (CA/AZ)
Marriage & Family Therapist
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
At Leavitt Marriage and Family Therapy, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care. Our group practice is comprised of a diverse team of therapists, psychologists, and social workers who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our clients. With practitioners from various cultural backgrounds and fluency in multiple languages, we are uniquely equipped to connect with and support individuals from all walks of life. We are located in California and Arizona. We accept most major California and Arizona insurances, making our services accessible to those who need them.
At Leavitt Marriage and Family Therapy, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care. Our group practice is comprised of a diverse team of therapists, psychologists, and social workers who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our clients. With practitioners from various cultural backgrounds and fluency in multiple languages, we are uniquely equipped to connect with and support individuals from all walks of life. We are located in California and Arizona. We accept most major California and Arizona insurances, making our services accessible to those who need them.
Are you a first-gen professional, parent, or woman of color carrying more than others realize? If you feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected, you aren’t alone. I specialize in supporting adults navigating multiple cultures, complex family roles, and the heavy weight of "invisible labor."
I provide a safe, affirming space where you can finally exhale and focus on your own well-being. My goal is to help you feel grounded, confident, and truly at home within yourself.
Are you a first-gen professional, parent, or woman of color carrying more than others realize? If you feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected, you aren’t alone. I specialize in supporting adults navigating multiple cultures, complex family roles, and the heavy weight of "invisible labor."
I provide a safe, affirming space where you can finally exhale and focus on your own well-being. My goal is to help you feel grounded, confident, and truly at home within yourself.
You may be doing everything “right” in your life, yet your relationship feels tense, distant, or harder than it should. Arguments repeat. Conversations escalate or shut down. You feel responsible for holding things together but rarely feel fully understood.
Many of the people I work with are balancing demanding careers, family expectations, and cultural influences that shape how they show up in relationships. They want steadier communication, less reactive conflict, and a deeper sense of security and connection. Most of all, they want to stop repeating the same patterns and finally understand what is happening underneath them.
You may be doing everything “right” in your life, yet your relationship feels tense, distant, or harder than it should. Arguments repeat. Conversations escalate or shut down. You feel responsible for holding things together but rarely feel fully understood.
Many of the people I work with are balancing demanding careers, family expectations, and cultural influences that shape how they show up in relationships. They want steadier communication, less reactive conflict, and a deeper sense of security and connection. Most of all, they want to stop repeating the same patterns and finally understand what is happening underneath them.
As a South Asian American I grew up with the heavy stigma and shame surrounding mental health and advocating for my own well-being amidst the collective.
You've always carried so much for your family, and in many ways are considered a trailblazer. Your family came to this country, and life growing up was complex for you as you navigated barriers, culture, your own self-doubt and shame for creating a different path, or wanting something different. It's getting harder to live in both worlds...what will my (insert here: family, friends, community, children) think of me? Meanwhile, you are noticing it may be harder to sleep, body pain where there was none, more frequent headaches or instrusive thoughts, restlessness...and you are here just seeking some relief and a path forward.
As a South Asian American I grew up with the heavy stigma and shame surrounding mental health and advocating for my own well-being amidst the collective.
You've always carried so much for your family, and in many ways are considered a trailblazer. Your family came to this country, and life growing up was complex for you as you navigated barriers, culture, your own self-doubt and shame for creating a different path, or wanting something different. It's getting harder to live in both worlds...what will my (insert here: family, friends, community, children) think of me? Meanwhile, you are noticing it may be harder to sleep, body pain where there was none, more frequent headaches or instrusive thoughts, restlessness...and you are here just seeking some relief and a path forward.
Hello and bienvenue! I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing social justice oriented psychotherapy to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color), veteran and/or active duty military folx as well as members of LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide culturally responsive therapy, which focuses on the strengths that you already have. I tend to use an Interpersonal Process theoretical approach (IPT) as well as a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach (CBT) while also paying attention to your environment and access to social support.
Hello and bienvenue! I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing social justice oriented psychotherapy to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color), veteran and/or active duty military folx as well as members of LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide culturally responsive therapy, which focuses on the strengths that you already have. I tend to use an Interpersonal Process theoretical approach (IPT) as well as a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach (CBT) while also paying attention to your environment and access to social support.
If you’ve spent most of your life being the strong one, the responsible one, or the person holding everything together for your family, you’re not alone. Many of the adults I work with are navigating deep family stress, unhealthy dynamics, burnout, and the emotional weight of trying to break generational patterns while still showing up for everyone else.
You may find yourself constantly overthinking conversations, struggling to set boundaries without guilt, feeling emotionally responsible for other people’s reactions, or carrying pressure that no one else seems to notice.
If you’ve spent most of your life being the strong one, the responsible one, or the person holding everything together for your family, you’re not alone. Many of the adults I work with are navigating deep family stress, unhealthy dynamics, burnout, and the emotional weight of trying to break generational patterns while still showing up for everyone else.
You may find yourself constantly overthinking conversations, struggling to set boundaries without guilt, feeling emotionally responsible for other people’s reactions, or carrying pressure that no one else seems to notice.
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.
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.
You’re ambitious, driven, and constantly striving for more, but the pressure to succeed can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re stuck overthinking, battling self-doubt, or struggling to balance it all. Perhaps you are feeling stuck while navigating intense pressure from both internal expectations and family dynamics. Maybe you want to feel more grounded and confident. I help high achievers manage anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of failure so they can break free from stress, build resilience, and create a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with their goals.
You’re ambitious, driven, and constantly striving for more, but the pressure to succeed can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re stuck overthinking, battling self-doubt, or struggling to balance it all. Perhaps you are feeling stuck while navigating intense pressure from both internal expectations and family dynamics. Maybe you want to feel more grounded and confident. I help high achievers manage anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of failure so they can break free from stress, build resilience, and create a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with their goals.
My ideal client is someone who feels deeply—whether they’re overwhelmed by anxiety, moving through a major life change, or simply trying to make sense of who they are in a complex world. They might be a teen navigating identity, a young adult facing pressure to have it all figured out, or someone of any age who’s ready to look inward with honesty and curiosity.
My ideal client is someone who feels deeply—whether they’re overwhelmed by anxiety, moving through a major life change, or simply trying to make sense of who they are in a complex world. They might be a teen navigating identity, a young adult facing pressure to have it all figured out, or someone of any age who’s ready to look inward with honesty and curiosity.
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What can a South Asian therapist help with?
A South Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. What may feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a South Asian background, such as Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, or Nepali, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable discussing topics such as family expectations, identity, religion, language, stigma, or intergenerational conflict.
How can a South Asian therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
A South Asian therapist can support couples counseling or family therapy by helping partners and family members explore how cultural background can shape roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a relationship. In some South Asian families, relationship dynamics may be influenced by expectations around marriage, gender roles, caregiving, religion, family involvement, or balancing individual needs with family obligations. These issues can affect mental health as well as relationship boundaries, parenting, communication, and major life decisions. A South Asian therapist can help you navigate these conversations with greater cultural understanding.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with South Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with South Asian clients or clients from your specific cultural background. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, or stigma around mental health. You can also ask whether they provide therapy in your preferred language.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of South Asian therapists?
The directory of South Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as South Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.