Buddhist Therapists in Mesa, AZ
Our ideal clients are individuals struggling with substance use, addiction, or related mental health challenges who are ready to make positive changes. They come to us seeking support, accountability, and effective strategies for recovery. Through personalized addiction counseling, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate care, our team helps clients understand the root causes of their struggles, develop healthier coping skills, prevent relapse, and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery and wellbeing.
Our ideal clients are individuals struggling with substance use, addiction, or related mental health challenges who are ready to make positive changes. They come to us seeking support, accountability, and effective strategies for recovery. Through personalized addiction counseling, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate care, our team helps clients understand the root causes of their struggles, develop healthier coping skills, prevent relapse, and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery and wellbeing.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in overthinking, or carrying experiences from the past that shape your present? Many appear to function well externally but feel exhausted, disconnected, or uncertain inside. Therapy can help you slow down, process your experiences, and reconnect with yourself.
Therapy with me is collaborative, curious, and compassionate. I create a safe space for you to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Together, we uncover underlying patterns, develop practical tools, and reconnect you with inner strengths to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in overthinking, or carrying experiences from the past that shape your present? Many appear to function well externally but feel exhausted, disconnected, or uncertain inside. Therapy can help you slow down, process your experiences, and reconnect with yourself.
Therapy with me is collaborative, curious, and compassionate. I create a safe space for you to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Together, we uncover underlying patterns, develop practical tools, and reconnect you with inner strengths to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Canfield Counseling is currently accepting clients in Arizona (in person and telehealth) and Idaho, Louisiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Georgia, Arkansas and Indiana (telehealth only).
We offer client-focused treatment for children, teens, and adults, in individual, couple, family, and group formats.
Our counselors join us with a variety of educational and professional experience.
We offer low cost sessions with our interns. In office and telehealth sessions available.
We are a SAFE space for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, refugees, and neurodivergent individuals.
Canfield Counseling is currently accepting clients in Arizona (in person and telehealth) and Idaho, Louisiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Georgia, Arkansas and Indiana (telehealth only).
We offer client-focused treatment for children, teens, and adults, in individual, couple, family, and group formats.
Our counselors join us with a variety of educational and professional experience.
We offer low cost sessions with our interns. In office and telehealth sessions available.
We are a SAFE space for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, refugees, and neurodivergent individuals.
You, your pain and the challenges that brought you here matter. Life, relationships, family, work, and just being human can be overwhelming and confusing. Sometimes it is difficult to see through the mental mazes our minds create. Sometimes intense emotions block our ability to see clearly. I offer a non-judgmental and honest space to explore your experiences. I believe each person can find the peace, fulfillment, and answers they seek and am honored to walk beside them on that journey. One of the most significant pieces to a good therapeutic experience is the “fit” between you and your therapist. I am caring and competent.
You, your pain and the challenges that brought you here matter. Life, relationships, family, work, and just being human can be overwhelming and confusing. Sometimes it is difficult to see through the mental mazes our minds create. Sometimes intense emotions block our ability to see clearly. I offer a non-judgmental and honest space to explore your experiences. I believe each person can find the peace, fulfillment, and answers they seek and am honored to walk beside them on that journey. One of the most significant pieces to a good therapeutic experience is the “fit” between you and your therapist. I am caring and competent.
Welcome to my profile! I'm glad you found me. I offer unique services for adults, couples, and kids who feel stuck, hopeless, or overwhelmed. My office is a safe, judgment-free, and welcoming place for diverse clients, couples, and families. You can expect to be seen, understood, and accepted here. My goal is to help clients see the best in themselves and their children, create deeply connected and authentic experiences, grow and heal in new ways, and create the life and the relationships that they've always wanted.
Welcome to my profile! I'm glad you found me. I offer unique services for adults, couples, and kids who feel stuck, hopeless, or overwhelmed. My office is a safe, judgment-free, and welcoming place for diverse clients, couples, and families. You can expect to be seen, understood, and accepted here. My goal is to help clients see the best in themselves and their children, create deeply connected and authentic experiences, grow and heal in new ways, and create the life and the relationships that they've always wanted.
I offer safe, compassionate healing and coaching services. I am a licensed therapist but work as an Integrative Somatic Practitioner. I coach to assist in trauma healing and boundaries. I also offer sound healing, spiritual and religious support, coming home to your body, can add children & family into your healing journey, mental health/SA/ED/PA experienced
I offer safe, compassionate healing and coaching services. I am a licensed therapist but work as an Integrative Somatic Practitioner. I coach to assist in trauma healing and boundaries. I also offer sound healing, spiritual and religious support, coming home to your body, can add children & family into your healing journey, mental health/SA/ED/PA experienced
Hi, I’m Lisa.
Life’s challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck. Taking this first step to seek counseling is a powerful sign of strength and a desire for positive change. Through therapy, you can cultivate greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and ultimately, a more fulfilling and balanced life. Together, we’ll explore the obstacles that stand in your way, build understanding, and develop practical strategies to create lasting, meaningful growth.
Taking the time to invest in your emotional well-being takes courage — and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Hi, I’m Lisa.
Life’s challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck. Taking this first step to seek counseling is a powerful sign of strength and a desire for positive change. Through therapy, you can cultivate greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and ultimately, a more fulfilling and balanced life. Together, we’ll explore the obstacles that stand in your way, build understanding, and develop practical strategies to create lasting, meaningful growth.
Taking the time to invest in your emotional well-being takes courage — and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Recognizing when something isn’t working and wanting to create change are acts of real courage. I see therapy as a collaborative process where we explore what’s happening beneath the surface (the feelings behind the feelings), helping you and your loved ones reconnect, communicate more effectively, and find new ways to support one another.
Recognizing when something isn’t working and wanting to create change are acts of real courage. I see therapy as a collaborative process where we explore what’s happening beneath the surface (the feelings behind the feelings), helping you and your loved ones reconnect, communicate more effectively, and find new ways to support one another.
I am currently accepting new clients. Struggling with something heavy, or maybe just a life change you're trying to figure out? Either way, you're in the right place. I've been a counselor and coach for years, and there's very little I haven't seen or can't relate to. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families on stress, anxiety, relationships, men's issues, trauma, grief, addiction, and the everyday life stuff in between. I believe everyone deserves a life with more happiness, peace, and fulfillment, and together we'll work toward yours. Whatever you're going through, you don't have to do it alone.
My style is down to earth,
I am currently accepting new clients. Struggling with something heavy, or maybe just a life change you're trying to figure out? Either way, you're in the right place. I've been a counselor and coach for years, and there's very little I haven't seen or can't relate to. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families on stress, anxiety, relationships, men's issues, trauma, grief, addiction, and the everyday life stuff in between. I believe everyone deserves a life with more happiness, peace, and fulfillment, and together we'll work toward yours. Whatever you're going through, you don't have to do it alone.
My style is down to earth,
If you're looking at therapist listings, chances are you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, and want to make a positive change in your life. I firmly believe that you have the answers within yourself. With gentle encouragement, accountability, and a listening ear, we'll work together to help you achieve what you want for your life.
Finding a therapist and starting therapy can feel daunting, and I strive to make it as "un-scary" a process as possible. Therapy with me is collaborative, holistic, hopeful and client-centered - always tailored to you, and your goals.
If you're looking at therapist listings, chances are you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, and want to make a positive change in your life. I firmly believe that you have the answers within yourself. With gentle encouragement, accountability, and a listening ear, we'll work together to help you achieve what you want for your life.
Finding a therapist and starting therapy can feel daunting, and I strive to make it as "un-scary" a process as possible. Therapy with me is collaborative, holistic, hopeful and client-centered - always tailored to you, and your goals.
My name is Kris Godinez, LPC. Counseling is a journey, a journey that can and frankly should have a healthy dose of humor in it! If you are looking for one of those "blank screen" counselors who do and say. nothing, I'm not that kind of counselor. Yes, counseling is serious business, but it does not have to be dull. I find that when people are laughing and learning they tend to retain what they have learned. I use CBT and a lot of humor! I also tend to swear like a sailor, so if that is a problem, let me know, and I will try not to drop the F-bomb so much!
My name is Kris Godinez, LPC. Counseling is a journey, a journey that can and frankly should have a healthy dose of humor in it! If you are looking for one of those "blank screen" counselors who do and say. nothing, I'm not that kind of counselor. Yes, counseling is serious business, but it does not have to be dull. I find that when people are laughing and learning they tend to retain what they have learned. I use CBT and a lot of humor! I also tend to swear like a sailor, so if that is a problem, let me know, and I will try not to drop the F-bomb so much!
At Verdant Hope, your care begins the moment you walk through the door. With a nature-inspired space and highly trained clinicians, we create an environment that helps you thrive.
At Verdant Hope, your care begins the moment you walk through the door. With a nature-inspired space and highly trained clinicians, we create an environment that helps you thrive.
Thank you for arriving here safely. If you are ready to schedule your first session, that is great! Acknowledging you are at a “stuck point” and taking action to improve your life takes courage. Just reach out to me - I look forward to getting to know you and working together toward your goals.
I am a licensed psychologist, teaching and practicing psychotherapy since 2007. I believe that each of us is striving to become healthier, happier, and more able to live fully, and that our life challenges (or “symptoms”) are expressions of this motivation toward growth. Thus, my therapy is strength-based and individualized to you.
Thank you for arriving here safely. If you are ready to schedule your first session, that is great! Acknowledging you are at a “stuck point” and taking action to improve your life takes courage. Just reach out to me - I look forward to getting to know you and working together toward your goals.
I am a licensed psychologist, teaching and practicing psychotherapy since 2007. I believe that each of us is striving to become healthier, happier, and more able to live fully, and that our life challenges (or “symptoms”) are expressions of this motivation toward growth. Thus, my therapy is strength-based and individualized to you.
If you are struggling with painful emotions, interpersonal problems, substance use challenges, or difficult life transitions, I am here to help. You will find that I work hard to understand you and to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. I believe that every person has an inner potential for healthy growth and development, and my role as a counselor is to facilitate that growth. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to share and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I see clients by telehealth throughout Arizona.
If you are struggling with painful emotions, interpersonal problems, substance use challenges, or difficult life transitions, I am here to help. You will find that I work hard to understand you and to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. I believe that every person has an inner potential for healthy growth and development, and my role as a counselor is to facilitate that growth. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to share and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I see clients by telehealth throughout Arizona.
I work with clients who are ready to actively address and grow from the pain that comes with difficult life transitions. Whether navigating recovery from religious/spiritual crises, working through difficult or non-traditional relationship dynamics or healing from trauma, depression or anxiety, my clients readily learn the peace that comes with embracing it all. My clients make real internal shifts towards authentic self-trusting as they develop insight, radical acceptance, gratitude, and accountability. Through this exploration, they learn to use life’s difficulties as catalysts towards soul growth and psychological maturity.
I work with clients who are ready to actively address and grow from the pain that comes with difficult life transitions. Whether navigating recovery from religious/spiritual crises, working through difficult or non-traditional relationship dynamics or healing from trauma, depression or anxiety, my clients readily learn the peace that comes with embracing it all. My clients make real internal shifts towards authentic self-trusting as they develop insight, radical acceptance, gratitude, and accountability. Through this exploration, they learn to use life’s difficulties as catalysts towards soul growth and psychological maturity.
Life can change in ways that leave you questioning who you are and where you're headed. Whether you're navigating a relationship change, divorce, career transition, burnout, or a shift in your faith or identity, therapy can help you move forward with greater clarity and purpose. My approach helps you make room for difficult thoughts and emotions while building a life guided by your values. Having experienced significant life transitions myself, I bring both professional expertise and genuine understanding to this work.
Life can change in ways that leave you questioning who you are and where you're headed. Whether you're navigating a relationship change, divorce, career transition, burnout, or a shift in your faith or identity, therapy can help you move forward with greater clarity and purpose. My approach helps you make room for difficult thoughts and emotions while building a life guided by your values. Having experienced significant life transitions myself, I bring both professional expertise and genuine understanding to this work.
Whether you are hoping to heal trauma, seeking to improve your relationships, or simply looking to learn ways to better cope with the stressors of daily life, I am happy to walk alongside you on your journey. Our modern world is filled with distractions that disconnect us from ourselves and the world around us. The greatest gift one can offer oneself is the pursuit of connection and presence. My hope is to guide you in this pursuit.
Whether you are hoping to heal trauma, seeking to improve your relationships, or simply looking to learn ways to better cope with the stressors of daily life, I am happy to walk alongside you on your journey. Our modern world is filled with distractions that disconnect us from ourselves and the world around us. The greatest gift one can offer oneself is the pursuit of connection and presence. My hope is to guide you in this pursuit.
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.
As a counselor with over a decade of dedicated experience, I'm here to be your companion through these challenging times. My goal is to guide you through processing past experiences, embracing the present, and shaping a more hopeful future. I've had the privilege of working extensively with diverse individuals, spanning adolescents, adults, and couples facing a variety of hurdles. Whether it's adolescents coping with the pressures of growing up, adults dealing with life transitions, or couples navigating relationship challenges, I'm here to offer my support.
As a counselor with over a decade of dedicated experience, I'm here to be your companion through these challenging times. My goal is to guide you through processing past experiences, embracing the present, and shaping a more hopeful future. I've had the privilege of working extensively with diverse individuals, spanning adolescents, adults, and couples facing a variety of hurdles. Whether it's adolescents coping with the pressures of growing up, adults dealing with life transitions, or couples navigating relationship challenges, I'm here to offer my support.
Do you ever feel like your mind won’t slow down, or that memories from the past are affecting your present? You’re not alone. I work with adults across Arizona who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and overwhelming life stress. I offer a space where you can be yourself. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck or exhausted from coping on their own and dealing with dissociation, self-harm, substance use, intrusive thoughts, or disordered eating. Together, we’ll explore the ways you’ve learned to survive and gently build new strategies that support your healing and peace of mind.
Do you ever feel like your mind won’t slow down, or that memories from the past are affecting your present? You’re not alone. I work with adults across Arizona who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and overwhelming life stress. I offer a space where you can be yourself. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck or exhausted from coping on their own and dealing with dissociation, self-harm, substance use, intrusive thoughts, or disordered eating. Together, we’ll explore the ways you’ve learned to survive and gently build new strategies that support your healing and peace of mind.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.