Christian Therapists in Green Valley, AZ
I offer a Christian-based perspective for those who seek this.
How do you want your storybook to read? Life is a chapter book, filled with many experiences that change our landscape and how we view the world. We close chapters and open new ones throughout the trajectory of life. Sometimes you may feel like you’re slipping or just holding on. Other times you may feel as if you’re soaring above the mountains. Whatever chapter you're writing today, it’s okay to be where you are. How do you want your next page to read? Are you ready to take back control of whatever is holding onto you and change your landscape?
I offer a Christian-based perspective for those who seek this.
How do you want your storybook to read? Life is a chapter book, filled with many experiences that change our landscape and how we view the world. We close chapters and open new ones throughout the trajectory of life. Sometimes you may feel like you’re slipping or just holding on. Other times you may feel as if you’re soaring above the mountains. Whatever chapter you're writing today, it’s okay to be where you are. How do you want your next page to read? Are you ready to take back control of whatever is holding onto you and change your landscape?
I also employ other theories and approaches, such as Adlerian, somatic, play, sandtray, and for those who request it, Christian counseling.
Many adults struggle with communication and relationship issues that lead to explosive emotions, including anxiety and anger. Lack of trust leads us to keep those we love at a distance. All of these issues and more are usually symptomatic of a larger problem that keep us moving from one crisis to the next. The wounds of childhood trauma are far-reaching. We create masks and walls within us, and we acquire unhealthy and maladaptive coping mechanisms, keeping us chained to our past. Our childhood experiences, whether we remember them or not, are interwoven into the fabric of our being and how we live our lives and do relationships.
I also employ other theories and approaches, such as Adlerian, somatic, play, sandtray, and for those who request it, Christian counseling.
Many adults struggle with communication and relationship issues that lead to explosive emotions, including anxiety and anger. Lack of trust leads us to keep those we love at a distance. All of these issues and more are usually symptomatic of a larger problem that keep us moving from one crisis to the next. The wounds of childhood trauma are far-reaching. We create masks and walls within us, and we acquire unhealthy and maladaptive coping mechanisms, keeping us chained to our past. Our childhood experiences, whether we remember them or not, are interwoven into the fabric of our being and how we live our lives and do relationships.
I was born in San Salvador, El Salvador (South America), and I am a psychotherapist working in Green Valley/Sahuarita, Arizona providing services to children, adolescents, and adults. I am bilingual in Spanish and have experience working with a wide variety of cultures, diverse groups and situations. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 1997 at Lesley University in Cambridge Massachusetts.
I am certified EMDR therapist and a registered play therapist. I have received training in CBT, DBT, DNMS, ADHD, and Mindfulness
I was born in San Salvador, El Salvador (South America), and I am a psychotherapist working in Green Valley/Sahuarita, Arizona providing services to children, adolescents, and adults. I am bilingual in Spanish and have experience working with a wide variety of cultures, diverse groups and situations. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 1997 at Lesley University in Cambridge Massachusetts.
I am certified EMDR therapist and a registered play therapist. I have received training in CBT, DBT, DNMS, ADHD, and Mindfulness
It can be a bit challenging reaching out for help, but I would be honored to provide the therapeutic support in your journey to wellness. I provide therapy with a solution focus and strength based flair. I believe you want to be the best version of yourself you can imagine. As your therapist, together, we can work through obstacles which are challenging at present. I offer compassion, understanding, as well as a kind and direct approach to ensure each minute we meet is valuable to your well-being.
It can be a bit challenging reaching out for help, but I would be honored to provide the therapeutic support in your journey to wellness. I provide therapy with a solution focus and strength based flair. I believe you want to be the best version of yourself you can imagine. As your therapist, together, we can work through obstacles which are challenging at present. I offer compassion, understanding, as well as a kind and direct approach to ensure each minute we meet is valuable to your well-being.
I have extensive experience with individual, couples and families, using systemic, psychodynamic and CBT, based on the client's needs. Experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse/dependence, codependency, adjustment and grief, divorce, relationship, and personal growth issues for the last 25 years. I have assisted veterans and active duty personnel and their families since I was an Air Force officer. The Couples Manual, written for my patients, is accessible to public on Amazon and enhances couples' and clients' self awareness. I was honored as the Top 3 Marriage Counselors by Three Best Rated group in Tucson.
I have extensive experience with individual, couples and families, using systemic, psychodynamic and CBT, based on the client's needs. Experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse/dependence, codependency, adjustment and grief, divorce, relationship, and personal growth issues for the last 25 years. I have assisted veterans and active duty personnel and their families since I was an Air Force officer. The Couples Manual, written for my patients, is accessible to public on Amazon and enhances couples' and clients' self awareness. I was honored as the Top 3 Marriage Counselors by Three Best Rated group in Tucson.
Facing difficult emotional and interpersonal challenges in our lives can be frightening but can also be a time for growth and healing. Talking with someone who listens without judgment, understands your concerns, and helps you clarify issues can be invaluable. I am a culturally competent therapist with experience working with various populations including, the LGBTQ community, adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, and those suffering from chronic illness. My therapeutic approach is solution-focused and strength-based, faith/spirituality can be incorporated into treatment as well.
Facing difficult emotional and interpersonal challenges in our lives can be frightening but can also be a time for growth and healing. Talking with someone who listens without judgment, understands your concerns, and helps you clarify issues can be invaluable. I am a culturally competent therapist with experience working with various populations including, the LGBTQ community, adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, and those suffering from chronic illness. My therapeutic approach is solution-focused and strength-based, faith/spirituality can be incorporated into treatment as well.
Struggles are part of life. Having someone face those struggles with you is powerful. I am a person centered therapist who will actively listen without judgement. I am well versed in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and serious mental illness. I have 15 years of experience working with clients with PTSD as well as other complex issues related to trauma. Effective communication, active listening and positive coping are skills every person needs in order to have successful, long term relationships. I would be honored to help you in your journey to improved relationships and a more fulfilling life.
Struggles are part of life. Having someone face those struggles with you is powerful. I am a person centered therapist who will actively listen without judgement. I am well versed in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and serious mental illness. I have 15 years of experience working with clients with PTSD as well as other complex issues related to trauma. Effective communication, active listening and positive coping are skills every person needs in order to have successful, long term relationships. I would be honored to help you in your journey to improved relationships and a more fulfilling life.
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Mi vocación es servir, y el bienestar de mis clientes es mi misión. Desde mi formación como especialista en salud mental hace más de 15 años, he dedicado mi carrera profesional a apoyar a personas de todos los ámbitos de la vida. Impulsado por una profunda pasión por el bienestar emocional, me comprometo a brindar a cada uno de mis clientes el apoyo y las herramientas personalizadas que necesitan para superar sus desafíos y alcanzar un estado de bienestar duradero.
Mi vocación es servir, y el bienestar de mis clientes es mi misión. Desde mi formación como especialista en salud mental hace más de 15 años, he dedicado mi carrera profesional a apoyar a personas de todos los ámbitos de la vida. Impulsado por una profunda pasión por el bienestar emocional, me comprometo a brindar a cada uno de mis clientes el apoyo y las herramientas personalizadas que necesitan para superar sus desafíos y alcanzar un estado de bienestar duradero.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you are not sure how to put into words what is wrong. Sometimes you may feel exhausted trying to hold it together, simply feeling like something isn't working.
With me, therapy is collaborative, supportive, and paced to meet you where you are. You don't have to have everything figured out when you first walk in, and there is no pressure to share more than you are ready to share. Therapy with me is both safe and practical, offering understanding while also helping you move forward in ways that matter to you.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you are not sure how to put into words what is wrong. Sometimes you may feel exhausted trying to hold it together, simply feeling like something isn't working.
With me, therapy is collaborative, supportive, and paced to meet you where you are. You don't have to have everything figured out when you first walk in, and there is no pressure to share more than you are ready to share. Therapy with me is both safe and practical, offering understanding while also helping you move forward in ways that matter to you.
I primarily work with teens, college students, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My work often includes supporting clients with self-harm or suicidal thoughts, alongside a broad range of emotional and relational concerns. I work with people who hold it all together—those who’ve learned to perform, achieve, and stay composed, often at their own expense. They’re seeking more than coping skills: meaning, peace, and alignment between who they are and how they live. Therapy offers space to be honest, process what’s shaped you, and build a steadier, more grounded way forward
I primarily work with teens, college students, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My work often includes supporting clients with self-harm or suicidal thoughts, alongside a broad range of emotional and relational concerns. I work with people who hold it all together—those who’ve learned to perform, achieve, and stay composed, often at their own expense. They’re seeking more than coping skills: meaning, peace, and alignment between who they are and how they live. Therapy offers space to be honest, process what’s shaped you, and build a steadier, more grounded way forward
I am a Christian and I take into account the spirit, mind and body in my therapeutic work.
My goal is to help you gain insight and reach wholeness. When you finish treatment my hope is that you will be strengthened in your ability to live your life on purpose and with happiness. I believe in hard work and during our sessions you will be challenged to face yourself, your past and to figure out what you want for your future. I will be there to encourage you, empathize with you and empower you to heal, grow and embrace what you desire out of life.
I am a Christian and I take into account the spirit, mind and body in my therapeutic work.
My goal is to help you gain insight and reach wholeness. When you finish treatment my hope is that you will be strengthened in your ability to live your life on purpose and with happiness. I believe in hard work and during our sessions you will be challenged to face yourself, your past and to figure out what you want for your future. I will be there to encourage you, empathize with you and empower you to heal, grow and embrace what you desire out of life.
If you’ve been carrying the weight of your past for far too long, and you’re ready for life to feel lighter, safer, and more connected again, you’re in the right place. Many of the adults I work with describe feeling stuck caught in cycles of anxiety, emotional reactivity, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection from themselves and others. They’ve survived trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, grief, or overwhelming life experiences, and they’re looking for a space where healing feels possible, supported, and genuinely safe.
If you’ve been carrying the weight of your past for far too long, and you’re ready for life to feel lighter, safer, and more connected again, you’re in the right place. Many of the adults I work with describe feeling stuck caught in cycles of anxiety, emotional reactivity, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection from themselves and others. They’ve survived trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, grief, or overwhelming life experiences, and they’re looking for a space where healing feels possible, supported, and genuinely safe.
I offer Catholic- Christian integrated counseling for clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and the deeper questions of vocation and meaning.
Sessions are structured and goal-oriented, helping you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I draw on cognitive approaches that shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and integrate faith as a resource, not a requirement.
I offer Catholic- Christian integrated counseling for clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and the deeper questions of vocation and meaning.
Sessions are structured and goal-oriented, helping you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I draw on cognitive approaches that shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and integrate faith as a resource, not a requirement.
I work with adults in Arizona who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in painful relational patterns. Many of my clients come to me feeling like they are carrying too much for too long and are ready for real relief and change.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, relational wounds, emotional abuse, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or burnout.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface while also building practical tools to help you feel more grounded and in control of your life.
I work with adults in Arizona who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in painful relational patterns. Many of my clients come to me feeling like they are carrying too much for too long and are ready for real relief and change.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, relational wounds, emotional abuse, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or burnout.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface while also building practical tools to help you feel more grounded and in control of your life.
Hi there! Thank you for considering my profile as you begin your therapy journey.
I believe that everyone has the ability to live a joyful, connected, and deeply meaningful life. My goal is to help my clients turn the page and begin writing a new chapter—one that celebrates their resilience and authentic voice.
Hi there! Thank you for considering my profile as you begin your therapy journey.
I believe that everyone has the ability to live a joyful, connected, and deeply meaningful life. My goal is to help my clients turn the page and begin writing a new chapter—one that celebrates their resilience and authentic voice.
I help couples, military veterans, individuals and faith-based clients who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who they truly are. Whether you're navigating identity questions, depression, anxiety, or uncertainty in your spiritual or sexual identity, I provide a safe and compassionate space to explore your story. Together, we'll unpack the narratives that have shaped your life, both the ones holding you back and the ones ready to move you forward.
I help couples, military veterans, individuals and faith-based clients who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who they truly are. Whether you're navigating identity questions, depression, anxiety, or uncertainty in your spiritual or sexual identity, I provide a safe and compassionate space to explore your story. Together, we'll unpack the narratives that have shaped your life, both the ones holding you back and the ones ready to move you forward.
Do you feel like an imposter? Does it feel like everyone else got a rulebook that you didn't? Are you trying to overcome the effects of trauma, whether from a major life event, or from many smaller things throughout your life that have eaten away at your self-esteem? I'm guessing that you have many negative beliefs about yourself that you know, logically, aren't true. It's really hard to turn that logic into true belief about your worth as a human being, though. I can help you to go from just knowing in your head that you're worthy of love and a fulfilling life to truly believing it deep down. That makes a huge difference!
Do you feel like an imposter? Does it feel like everyone else got a rulebook that you didn't? Are you trying to overcome the effects of trauma, whether from a major life event, or from many smaller things throughout your life that have eaten away at your self-esteem? I'm guessing that you have many negative beliefs about yourself that you know, logically, aren't true. It's really hard to turn that logic into true belief about your worth as a human being, though. I can help you to go from just knowing in your head that you're worthy of love and a fulfilling life to truly believing it deep down. That makes a huge difference!
As a faith-based therapist, I integrate Christian based principles as needed, if requested, to help move you past hurts and challenge your perspective.
I'm Nicole, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona. I received my masters from Argosy University-Phoenix. I have been practicing for 14 years. I am passionate about helping clients move from being stuck to being successful in every area of their lives. I've worked with clients who struggle with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, life transitions, trauma, mood instability, family separation, juvenile incarceration, and other issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults and have happily serviced all ages.
As a faith-based therapist, I integrate Christian based principles as needed, if requested, to help move you past hurts and challenge your perspective.
I'm Nicole, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona. I received my masters from Argosy University-Phoenix. I have been practicing for 14 years. I am passionate about helping clients move from being stuck to being successful in every area of their lives. I've worked with clients who struggle with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, life transitions, trauma, mood instability, family separation, juvenile incarceration, and other issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults and have happily serviced all ages.
The fact that you are reading this says a great deal about you. Despite the circumstances you are facing and the pain you are trying to deal with there is something inside of you that’s helping you to keep going and it's helping you find a way through the mess and the pain. My hope is to join you in your journey through this mess and pain. I am not the expert on your life, you are. However, I will work to meet you where you are at, hear your story, and together we will work together to help you get to where you want to be.
The fact that you are reading this says a great deal about you. Despite the circumstances you are facing and the pain you are trying to deal with there is something inside of you that’s helping you to keep going and it's helping you find a way through the mess and the pain. My hope is to join you in your journey through this mess and pain. I am not the expert on your life, you are. However, I will work to meet you where you are at, hear your story, and together we will work together to help you get to where you want to be.
My treatment modalities are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, play/sand tray therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian/ biblical counseling.
Welcome! I’m Marissa and I have a genuine passion and dedication for supporting individuals on their unique paths to well-being. I am experienced and find passion working with children, teens, and adults on a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, stress/anger management, navigating major life transitions/adjustment disorders, PTSD, childhood behavioral issues, racial and religious trauma, relationship conflict, self-esteem, and grief and loss.
My treatment modalities are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, play/sand tray therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian/ biblical counseling.
Welcome! I’m Marissa and I have a genuine passion and dedication for supporting individuals on their unique paths to well-being. I am experienced and find passion working with children, teens, and adults on a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, stress/anger management, navigating major life transitions/adjustment disorders, PTSD, childhood behavioral issues, racial and religious trauma, relationship conflict, self-esteem, and grief and loss.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.