Therapists in Mesa, AZ

I am passionate about helping to illuminate each person’s unique path to happiness and fulfillment. I have experience treating various types of trauma, addiction, codependency, narcissistic abuse, and issues related to infidelity in relationships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). I specialize in treating various types of sexual addiction, betrayal trauma and narcissistic abuse. I love to incorporate different therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, IFS, and SFBT.

My favorite saying is "practice resurrection", which comes from the end of a Wendell Berry poem. There is a spiritual component to it, but fundamentally it's about being open to the possibility of new life and then choosing to move toward it. So I love to meet with people who have decided that they're ready to address the pain they've been carrying, the questions they've been pushing to the background, or the patterns that are no longer working for them, in order to pursue new life. And I believe the therapeutic process can provide insights and tools to help.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. My office is located in Mesa near both the US-60 and Loop-101 freeways. I provide individual counseling, family counseling, coaching and group therapy for people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, pain, substance use or those interested in improving their lives by building on their strengths. I began working in the counseling field in 1996 and have experience in multiple levels of care including private practice, out patient clinics, residential treatment, acute hospitalization and detox.

I provide a safe environment of empathy and compassion; a space of gentle strength wherein clients can build their own container in which change becomes possible. From this non-judgmental place, clients begin addressing their various mental health concerns holistically and whole-heartedly. I work with survivors of trauma, those in the midst of difficult life transitions (such as shifting spiritual identities or relationship changes), and those experiencing anxiety, depression, addictive patterns, and low life satisfaction. In our work, clients develop mindful self-awareness, acceptance, self-compassion and accoutability.

I believe that we all have the ability to heal and reach our goals. My ultimate objective is to provide my clients with the tools to gain greater self-awareness and empower them to transform their life. My background includes working with children (ages 10+), adolescents, young adults, and families. If you and/or your child have experienced trauma or adversity, we can work together to find new ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, behavioral concerns, or difficulties in relationships.

I work with teens and adults to help them through struggles with phases of life, dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, medical issues affecting mental health, general stress, the “I feel like something is wrong with me but I don’t know what it is” struggle, and all the other common things that affect us. I work with families, couples, and individuals who need someone to help balance everything, learn coping and communication skills, and create healthy boundaries. We will process any trauma that may be related and causing additional stress in your life along the way. I love working together with others to help them answers.

I know first hand how hard it can be to reach out for help, when the world tells us the goal is to "have it all together." Therapy can be uncomfortable and difficult, but that is how change happens. I like to make the process of change less challenging for people by making therapy about making a connection with someone, and providing a safe, supportive environment. Healing is a chance to look at the story we are living in and rewrite the parts that don't fit anymore. Our lives are busy and chaotic and somewhere in all of that, we need to find time to build better versions of ourselves and healthy relationships with others.

- Not currently accepting new clients - Is it time to examine some of the challenges you've been dealing with in your life and seek answers or new approaches? Whether you're having difficulties with frequent depressive episodes, anxiety or relationship stressors, addressing these problems and actively working towards change can help you lead the life you want. My goal is to work closely with you to identify negative patterns and create a plan for change that works for you.