Spirituality Therapists in Southeast, Mesa, AZ

Accepting New Clients! My passion is in helping to facilitate and cultivate healthy behavioral approaches in the marital (couple), family, and individual dynamic by creating effective changes, hope, and healing. I have experience working with individuals, children, families, couples,and those struggling with addictions, from all walks of life and cultural diversities. I encourage personal growth and healing with an emphasis on solution-focused therapy while integrating one's own spirituality , I believe we all have our own answers within us and I want to help facilitate in finding them!

Doctor Willyerd graduated from Arizona State University with a doctorate in behavioral health in 2011. prior to that he had a masters degree in counseling in 2009. Since then his professional career has taken him into helping many at risk individuals such as sex offender youth, children with severe childhood trauma, families with fragile home life and structure, prisoners in the prison system and on suicide watch and prisoners having severe psychotic episodes.

As a therapist, I strive to provide a compassionate, friendly, and non-judgmental approach to therapy to establish an environment where clients feel safe to work through sensitive and difficult problems. I view the counseling process as a team effort where the counselor and client learn to trust one another, define and explore problem areas, identify future goals for an improved life, and develop a plan to achieve those goals.

**Accepting New Clients** Hello, my name is Heather and I have been a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist since December 2013. I have experience working closely with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families. A few of the things I assist in are: 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, anxiety, self-esteem and assertiveness building, trauma, and drug/alcohol addiction history.

J. Ibeh Agbanyim, Ph.D., is an industrial-organizational psychology practitioner. He is a multiple bestselling author, executive coach, co-founder of Humanity 101 at the Arizona State University, and the founder of Focused Vision Consulting, LLC. He helps team members and corporations collaborate, and coaches authority figures and team members to increase job satisfaction, contentment, retention, engagement, productivity, and overall work and life integration. His book The Five Principles of Collaboration addresses the importance of individuals collaborating in the workplace, relationships, and social settings for a shared goal.

This is a place that can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed with the challenges of life, seeking clarity, or wanting someone to listen to you without judgement and with acceptance. Serving at Canfield Counseling, under the direct clinical supervision of AZBBHE approved Diana Canfield, MS LPC, affords me the opportunity to treat a client with a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, relational issues, such as depression and anxiety disorders, including spiritual problems as well. Client can be assured that confidentiality is highly valued, maintaining professionalism, and providing ethical and competent care.

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.

Do you sometimes feel like stress/anxiety, grief, anger, self-doubt or depression are constantly weighing on you. Do the expectations of others or yourself leave you feeling exhausted at the end of the day. Taking that first step to reach out and ask for help might be one of the bravest things you ever do and I would be honored to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to begin your journey of healing.

Are you someone who has struggled with addiction and realize there is more work to be done? Are you continuing to repeat your past and want to find freedom? If you have experienced any type of abuse or trauma, I want to help create a safe, sacred place where you can find healing. I am trained in EMDR, which is a cutting edge form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma. It is so much easier to stay clean and sober and let go of any compulsive behavior when you have released your trauma.

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.

Jannalee Evans is a licensed associate counselor with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She has additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sand Tray Therapy, EMDR, and Psychodrama. Jannalee believes that each person deserves compassion and empathy, especially in challenging times. She provides a safe environment in which to explore emotions, experiences, and relationships. Jannalee honors the internal wisdom within each of us and helps clients connect to their own answers.

- Not accepting new clients at this time-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.

It has always been my passion to help those gain their full potential in life as I too have been through many challenges like my clients. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorder, marriage challenges, stress-management, crisis management & so much more. I not only have personal experience with these but also have clinical experience as well. I help clients meet their goals by examining the connection between how they think, feel (emotionally & physically), behave, & interact in their various environments.

My years of clinical practice have helped me to understand the value of an individual. Most people have the resources they need to manage the challenges they have, but they sometimes struggle to see the resources that are available to them. I use a solution focused, non judgmental, approach to help individuals resolve major life issues like addiction, depression, anxiety, and family and relational conflict. Individuals and couples can find affective attunement with themselves, their spouse, and their children, as they learn to strengthen who they are as individuals and become clearer about their own emotional regulation.

When I meet new clients, I try to put myself in their shoes in order to gain a better sense of their needs. Therapy can be a seemingly daunting venture, especially when it is the first time reaching out for help. I want my clients to feel comfortable and understood in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Many of us can feel at times as if we are hitting barriers in our relationships, in personal battles, and in the face of difficult life transitions. No one should feel as if their problem is unimportant, insignificant, or hopeless. I strive to demonstrate genuine compassion and empathy to help others begin a journey of healing.

I will listen to you without judgment and help you find your own solutions. You don't want someone who is going to jump in with advice before hearing all that you have to say and understanding, as much as possible, how you feel. You need someone who is willing to explore alternatives and solutions with you in a calm respectful manner leaving you with the final decision. It's your life. You have to live it. Why let someone else make the decisions for you when all you really need is someone willing to listen, hear, and understand?

At Inner Balance Counseling we know that you want to feel hopeful about your future, and not haunted by your past. In order to do that, you need to find a way past, through or over your biggest challenges. The problem is you feel hopeless and trapped by what has happened. We believe that your past should not haunt you and hold you back from a great future. We understand your fears and pain which is why we have an experienced team of therapists with extensive training to help you tackle the ghosts of your past. We have helped many people create road maps through their fears and find hope in their futures.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice, with over 30 years of experience in individual, family, marital, divorce, blended family, child and adolescent counseling, and veteran's issues. During that time, I have developed an understanding of human nature that guides me down the path to best help each individual. I believe that no one gets through life without some adversity and difficulty. I strive to treat each person as a unique individual and reinforce their worth and dignity. My clients range in ages from 2 thru adult, including the geriatric group.

My ideal client wants to make changes and has clear goals for the future. I am here to come along side you, identify and overcome barriers, and strengthen assets. I help clients to find practical solutions. Whether they are going through a transition period or feeling stuck in the same old destructive patterns, I am committed to helping my clients find their strength and inner calm while providing practical, hands-on coping skills. Let's work together on increasing emotional resilience, healing trauma, reducing or eliminating substance use, building connection, processing grief, and promoting over all health and well-being.

My primary focus at this time is forensic evaluations and outpatient psychological evaluations. My background and training in outpatient counseling, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse rehabilitation facilities, alternative schools, prison populations, and forensic populations have allowed me to work with diverse populations that embody complex and unique mental health problems. In private practice, I may be privately retained by individuals, by legal counsel, or as a court-appointed mental health expert in competency and restoration matters, guardianship cases, and insanity pleas among other psycholegal matters.