Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Mesa, AZ

The world is constantly evolving and can be hard to navigate with life transitions and stress, especially for gay men and people of color. My goal is to provide services to those that struggle with barriers of PTSD, communication relationship issues, and life transitions. I utilize a unique systemic approach to working with individuals and couples. I enjoy guiding and exploring solutions at a client-centered pace using accountability for change.

Hello! I'm Colin, a licensed psychologist serving Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, and the surrounding areas. I have over ten years of experience treating depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of other concerns, and currently provide individual counseling to adults aged eighteen and older.

I believe that everyone is full of innate goodness and has the capacity to change. We are all valuable and deserve love, compassion, and acceptance. I believe we have the power to take hold of our lives. We can’t always change our circumstances, but we can change the way we view ourselves and our environment. I believe in the whole person, and through empathy and unconditional self-regard, I treat my clients with compassion and respect. I provide a safe, loving, non-judgmental environment so that we can explore ways to overcome obstacles and challenges. Sometimes, we just need to know we have someone in our corner rooting for us.

I am an experienced and supportive licensed social worker committed to helping clients feel better and achieve a path to self-care and healing. I have over 15 years of social work experience working with a diverse background of children and families. I am a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focused, and trained in trauma-based Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I recognize that each individual has their own set of needs, and I will partner with you on your own journey to mental health and wellness. I will guide you to work through past traumas with compassion.

I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and families. Addiction issues, loss and trauma are also areas that I enjoy working with. I have worked with all ages and cultures and love seeing people overcome their obstacles and move forward in their lives; feeling lighter, happier and able to achieve their dreams and goals. I know people are capable of achieving happiness and connections in their lives with additional supports and can become who they want to become with support and direction.

I'm currently accepting new clients and have evening availability. Welcome! I am an empathetic and compassionate therapist here to help you. My passion is working with teenagers and adults with trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, grief and loss and major life changes. I really enjoy working with my clients and helping them overcome any challenges they are experiencing. I have advanced training in trauma and received a certificate at the Trauma Institute. I use CBT, DBT, inner child work and supportive counseling as treatment methods.

We strive to meet people where they are and help identify where their potential could take them. Our focus is on increasing awareness and understanding of self. We work with people to draw on and build upon their existing strengths. We work with you to establish a plan to help get you from where you are to where to where you want to be. We use the theoretical orientation of humanistic-existentialism as the center to our approach to quality clinical care.

I am an LGBTQ-affirming and Health at Every Size (HAES) therapist who enjoys helping teens (age 16 and up) and adults have the confidence to live their full, true, authentic lives. Together we can explore the challenges in your life while maintaining a safe space for change and growth.

If you are an adult male experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, have a history of trauma, are struggling with addictive behaviors/substance abuse, and/or feel that life has become too much to handle, I want you to know that you are deserving of healing and that I am here to serve you.

At Natural Peace Holistic Counseling our team is specifically designed to help you find your path to reach greater mental health through traditional evidenced-based counseling and holistic integrative mental health care. Our team is comprised of licensed mental health counselors, a Registered Dietitian, a Reiki Master Practitioner and a certified Ecotherapist. Together, we can harness your power to healing. Visit us today at www.naturalpeaceaz.com!

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I have helped couples and families work through various relational & emotional intimacy challenges. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I work significantly with males struggling with sexually compulsive behaviors along with the spouses, partners, families and others impacted by their unhealthy and/or problematic choices. I have been described as a 'Perspectivist Therapist' due to my clear, honest, open, respectful and direct ability to help people gain perspective about their problems, increase hopeful belief for their future and establish realistic expectations.

Life can be tough. We all have needs to connect with others and be seen for who we are, what we’ve been through, and how we can grow further. Maybe you’d like to find a better way to play the cards that life has dealt. As a therapist, I will journey with you as we sort through your strengths and challenges to find novel solutions. This may include facing difficult emotions, finding a way to tell someone you’re sorry (even if that someone is you), honing social skills, setting boundaries with loved ones or coworkers, dealing with a traumatic or overwhelming experience, or just balancing an already full and happy life.

Anxiety and depression can make you feel so overwhelmed that it takes a toll on your day-to-day functioning and relationships. Feeling lost and are unsure where to go to next? We’ve all gone to work and put on a face that everything is okay – when deep down – you just want to isolate. Overwhelming feelings can make it difficult to make decisions. As a solution-focused therapist utilizing cognitive, play, and dialectical behavior therapy, I am here to help you work and sort through how you’re feeling, make the necessary steps to repair relationships and feel more centered.

My primary goal is to help you become the best version of yourself. We all experience the demands and stresses of life, and they can be challenging causing us to feel helpless. It can lead to feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, isolated, frustrated or struggling with addiction. Instead, you could be in control and taking on challenges calmly, steering your life in the direction you want it to go. I’m here to tell you that there is hope and that therapy can help you achieve a sense of control over your life, your choices, and your relationships.

At some time or another we may need help to understand ourselves, our thoughts and our actions. During these times we need a professional to help process and work through overwhelming thoughts and feelings that may be confusing or disorienting. When looking for someone to help, seek those who are uniquely qualified to work with your specific issues. I am uniquely qualified to work with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced various forms of Trauma. Some of the most common symptoms associated with trauma are: emotion dysregulation, anxiety, panic, nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, and lack of focus.

As a trauma-focused therapist and healer I work from a holistic approach to integrate mind, body and spirit with my clients. I believe that we are all living out of our perspective of our story and with each new day comes the opportunity to understand and develop that story more. I deeply understand the need for attachment with ourselves and others, so I consider it an honor to walk alongside my clients and help them gain insight into their stories. I work with adults, children, teens and couples to help them with a variety of issues based on trust and connection.