EMDR Therapists in Mesa, AZ

EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Have you tried to go it alone thinking you'll snap out of it, but time passes and your symptoms do not? Do you have a history of trauma, perhaps from adverse childhood experiences such as neglect, abandonment, domestic violence, and/or sexual abuse or assault? It can be difficult to stay positive and confident without professional support. Is it a goal of yours to become more empowered, to take the reigns and create the life of you dreams, to refuse to be buffeted about feeling as if you have no control?

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” - Tony Robbins. Let me help you achieve your goals. For the past 11 years, I have helped clients achieve a life of hope and purpose. My educational background includes a bachelor's in criminal justice and a master's in clinical mental health counseling. My professional background prior to therapy was in law enforcement.

Many people have events that seem stuck, or unchangeable in their mind/body. I help people access these events, safely, and effectively, and help them overcome the events. I work with people to develop goals for their treatment and help them reach their goals. I use a HIPAA compliant secure TeleHealth platform and I am available from anywhere in the state of Arizona. I am a professionally licensed counselor who provides effective therapeutic treatment to help people learn from life's challenges. Call me to talk about scheduling a session. Office hours Mon. Tues. Thurs. 9 am to 6 pm, and Fri. 9 am to 5 pm.

Accepting new clients for group therapy only. Self-pay only, no insurance accepted. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adolescents, couples, families, young adults, and women. Family relationships can be the most rewarding and long-lasting. Sometimes additional support is needed to help relationships flourish. I work with teens to develop coping skills and help families increase resilience. Growing up can be so tough! My specialties include gender dysphoria and resolving faith crises. In couples therapy, I utilize EFT to help couples repair bonds strained from miscommunication, disengagement, or unmet needs.

The healing process is a journey that begins with a safe and trusting relationship with your therapist. I provide a non-judgmental therapeutic environment to facilitate your self-exploration. I have experience working with adolescents and adults, with a focus on emotional distress, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life transitions (i.e. divorce, new baby), trauma (child sexual assault, domestic violence, and war). I utilize a pragmatic eclectic yet holistic approach which integrates empathy, mindfulness as well cognitive CBT, DBT, Narrative, and EMDR to promote change.

In her high school senior English class Tonya was given an assignment to research colleges and majors. Through this assignment she learned about the field of social work and realized that she could combine her love of children and helping others into a career. This led Tonya on the road to getting her Social Work degree. She graduated with her AA degree in Social Work and then attended Arizona State University where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work.

EMDR for individuals and couples! Evenings and Weekends available! East Valley PTSD Counseling is currently Accepting New ClIents for Individual, Couples, and Group. When an event happens that is out of your control, you can feel overwhelmed and fearful of what your future holds. We strive to provide you hope and support during times of transition and uncertainty. We use a variety of methods to meet your needs. We give you the tools you need to empower yourself to make the personal growth you desire.

“These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.” -Rumi When our lives feel heavy and painful, there is great opportunity for healing and growth. I believe in my client’s ability to work towards a more balanced, connected, fulfilled life with the right tools and guidance. My goal is to earn your trust through creating and providing a non-judgmental, supportive, safe space to explore where you are stuck. I am committed to helping my clients navigate and deepen their relationships with themselves and others. Are you tired of feeling stuck?

Are you feeling lost, anxious, depressed? Looking to process trauma or adverse childhood experiences? When life challenges are overwhelming, maintaining a productive, and happy life can be difficult. You deserve to feel your best. You deserve to be content, have peace, and most importantly, have self-love. My job is to help you learn and develop long-lasting, effective skills for handling overwhelming emotion, coping with distress or trauma, communicating more assertively, and feeling strong and capable in your everyday life.

Everyone should be accepted and loved for being their true self and living life authentically. We never know when it’s our last day, so why should we spend more of our time in situations that we don’t prefer. I spent over 40 years in the Midwest before moving to sunny Arizona and pursuing my dream job as a therapist. I am a “mature” individual with a broad array of life experiences. I enjoy working with adults who are new to therapy and may have never spoken about their problems.​ My style is open, authentic, empathetic and direct. I will be your biggest cheerleader as you grow and heal from your trauma.

Has fighting with anxiety, planning your day around triggers, or feeling distracted become a part of your everyday life? Trauma doesn’t always go away when it’s over and sometimes it interferes with your life, relationships, and overall health. It can be difficult to keep moving forward, especially when you have frequent symptoms. I specialize in working with teens and adults who are ready to break free from the grip of Trauma, Anxiety, and BPD to embrace a life of stability and emotional well-being. I provide treatment tailored to your needs and draw from therapies such as DBT and EMDR .

Mary Oliver says, "Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting - over and over announcing your place in the family of things." I truly believe your life is inherently valuable and that your story has meaning. No matter where you're at, or what you've experienced, hope still beckons. Not with a guarantee of certainty, but with a promise of fullness, health, and belonging. I have a strong desire to help people face their biggest opportunities, challenges, and hurt in the pursuit of greater joy, peace, freedom, and ultimately, life.

I have a desire to create a solution focused and person centered natural and holistic approach to therapy. I am dedicated to developing meaningful partnerships with individuals and families in order to provide a personalized journey towards emotional wellness. Additionally, I am proud ally to the LGBTQ+ community and am excited to now offer Gender Affirming Surgery (transition surgery) and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) evaluation and letter writing services, following the WPath standards of care and using the Gender ASSET evaluation tool.

It takes courage to ask for help, therefore, I offer clients a safe, non-judgmental, person-centered environment, where they can heal and grow. Each individual is unique, so are their needs, and desires. As your therapist, I am committed to helping you recognize, and accept your intrinsic worth in order to make changes that lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. I am passionate about being able to provide you with the tools you need to overcome challenges, and be able to use these resources for the rest of your life.

I use a person-centered approach to therapy and believe each individual has the capacity for self-understanding and healing when given the proper tools. In therapy, I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR , emotionally focused therapy and expressive arts/music therapy depending on my client's needs. I also believe a spiritual approach is beneficial when appropriate. I love working with both adults and teens struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, codependency, self-esteem, self-harm and partners of addicts.

I believe that all people are doing the best that they can, and are striving to achieve maximum happiness and life satisfaction. However, there are often difficulties in life that prevent us from fully realizing that potential. My objective as a therapist is to help you move through the things that are blocking you from optimal wellness.

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.