In Person Therapists in Mesa, AZ
We are more than just our thoughts. I create a safe environment for you to explore your past and reshape your narrative, embracing the mind-body-spirit connection. Many people I work with are struggling with the effects of trauma, which can include feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, anger, guilt, shame, and numbness. These experiences can lead to feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness, or despair, and even make them question the meaning and purpose of life.
We are more than just our thoughts. I create a safe environment for you to explore your past and reshape your narrative, embracing the mind-body-spirit connection. Many people I work with are struggling with the effects of trauma, which can include feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, anger, guilt, shame, and numbness. These experiences can lead to feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness, or despair, and even make them question the meaning and purpose of life.
Little is more amazing, complex, and sometimes unsettling, than human thought, emotion, and behavior. This interest, coupled with a love of working with people in a direct and meaningful way, is why I work as a counselor. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ottawa University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Phoenix. My training background and approach to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Little is more amazing, complex, and sometimes unsettling, than human thought, emotion, and behavior. This interest, coupled with a love of working with people in a direct and meaningful way, is why I work as a counselor. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ottawa University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Phoenix. My training background and approach to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Life can be challenging and you are not alone in your struggles. We often get stuck in using coping strategies that are no longer serving us well. The process of therapy can help you discover what is causing you to suffer and how you can improve your responses to life situations. You will find that some things are within your control and also that acceptance is key to those that are not. I believe that all of us have an innate tendency to move towards healing and a trusting therapeutic relationship can help you with that.
Life can be challenging and you are not alone in your struggles. We often get stuck in using coping strategies that are no longer serving us well. The process of therapy can help you discover what is causing you to suffer and how you can improve your responses to life situations. You will find that some things are within your control and also that acceptance is key to those that are not. I believe that all of us have an innate tendency to move towards healing and a trusting therapeutic relationship can help you with that.
Life is complex with pain, grief, struggles, and victories. My personal experience with healing is what led me on my journey to wanting to become a counselor. I’ve experienced what it’s like to feel connected, seen, understood and how that greatly helped me to find new meaning in life. Connection drives healing because we are not meant to walk through our pain alone. I believe your life has meaning and I am committed to helping you uncover your purpose in life.
Life is complex with pain, grief, struggles, and victories. My personal experience with healing is what led me on my journey to wanting to become a counselor. I’ve experienced what it’s like to feel connected, seen, understood and how that greatly helped me to find new meaning in life. Connection drives healing because we are not meant to walk through our pain alone. I believe your life has meaning and I am committed to helping you uncover your purpose in life.
I believe that every individual is worthy of respect and the dignity of their life should be upheld and protected. This belief system is carried through in the therapy room where I will work diligently to create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. I desire to create an environment where you will feel safe, seen, heard, understood, and loved. I feel strongly that human beings were made for community and that we all struggle from time to time. As a therapist, it is my privilege to walk alongside you and accompany you in your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
I believe that every individual is worthy of respect and the dignity of their life should be upheld and protected. This belief system is carried through in the therapy room where I will work diligently to create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. I desire to create an environment where you will feel safe, seen, heard, understood, and loved. I feel strongly that human beings were made for community and that we all struggle from time to time. As a therapist, it is my privilege to walk alongside you and accompany you in your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
I specialize in working with teenagers, college students, and young adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. I value providing a strong therapeutic alliance to encourage healing from various mental health concerns and have experience working with clients of various ages, multicultural identities, and clinical needs. Therapy can be a vulnerable experience and I strive to support you in feeling comfortable every step of the way.
I specialize in working with teenagers, college students, and young adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. I value providing a strong therapeutic alliance to encourage healing from various mental health concerns and have experience working with clients of various ages, multicultural identities, and clinical needs. Therapy can be a vulnerable experience and I strive to support you in feeling comfortable every step of the way.
Adult & Adolescent Recovery Counseling
Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85206
Here at AARC, we are dedicated to providing quality treatment that gets results. We provide individuals with the tools needed to be strong and confident about their ability to take control over their lives, and take back the power over their debilitating or undesirable moods, thoughts, and actions. One of the many rewards to providing counseling is getting to see the hope return, helping individuals recognize that they are not alone or "abnormal," and guiding people on their journey to a better life. Learn more about us by visiting www.aarctherapy.org
Here at AARC, we are dedicated to providing quality treatment that gets results. We provide individuals with the tools needed to be strong and confident about their ability to take control over their lives, and take back the power over their debilitating or undesirable moods, thoughts, and actions. One of the many rewards to providing counseling is getting to see the hope return, helping individuals recognize that they are not alone or "abnormal," and guiding people on their journey to a better life. Learn more about us by visiting www.aarctherapy.org
Hello, my name is Kearalyn Oosthuizen, and I am excited to begin working as a Licensed Associate Counselor . With a passion for helping others and a strong belief in the power of self-determination, personal growth and creativity, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to explore their unique experiences and values.
Hello, my name is Kearalyn Oosthuizen, and I am excited to begin working as a Licensed Associate Counselor . With a passion for helping others and a strong belief in the power of self-determination, personal growth and creativity, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to explore their unique experiences and values.
Now accepting new clients! The strength and courage it takes to open up to a therapist is immeasurable. Being a therapist means I will be a witness to my client’s story which is a huge privilege to say the least. I believe my clients are the experts on themselves and my role is to help guide them through life’s challenges by sharing coping skills, fostering a healing environment and providing compassionate care. I have a passion for working with teens and adults with a variety of concerns. I have indepth experience with anxiety, ADHD, trauma and depression along with the ways that those issues can affect the members of their family.
Now accepting new clients! The strength and courage it takes to open up to a therapist is immeasurable. Being a therapist means I will be a witness to my client’s story which is a huge privilege to say the least. I believe my clients are the experts on themselves and my role is to help guide them through life’s challenges by sharing coping skills, fostering a healing environment and providing compassionate care. I have a passion for working with teens and adults with a variety of concerns. I have indepth experience with anxiety, ADHD, trauma and depression along with the ways that those issues can affect the members of their family.
I believe that everyone deserves to live a life that is fulfilling and honest to who they are. Achieving this requires knowledge of our thoughts, experiences, and the many intersecting parts of our identity. But sometimes, that is easier said than done. We may need support and encouragement to understand what fulfillment looks like for us and what steps it entails. My hope is to support you with that process to the best of my abilities.
I believe that everyone deserves to live a life that is fulfilling and honest to who they are. Achieving this requires knowledge of our thoughts, experiences, and the many intersecting parts of our identity. But sometimes, that is easier said than done. We may need support and encouragement to understand what fulfillment looks like for us and what steps it entails. My hope is to support you with that process to the best of my abilities.
Karina is driven by empathy. She takes into consideration the care of her clients authentically using a gentle and welcoming approach to address each client’s challenges and concerns they are experiencing. Utilizing models such as Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Play Therapy she gives voice to her clients empowering her clients to know their story matters and healing is on the horizon. She has worked with a wide range of clients from different backgrounds experiencing various challenges; anxiety, depression, trauma (such as sexual abuse, domestic violence), and life transitions- to name a few.
Karina is driven by empathy. She takes into consideration the care of her clients authentically using a gentle and welcoming approach to address each client’s challenges and concerns they are experiencing. Utilizing models such as Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Play Therapy she gives voice to her clients empowering her clients to know their story matters and healing is on the horizon. She has worked with a wide range of clients from different backgrounds experiencing various challenges; anxiety, depression, trauma (such as sexual abuse, domestic violence), and life transitions- to name a few.
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Much of my experience has been with people with autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and mental health concerns to achieve career goals. My current role allows me to help children, youth, adults of all ages to deal with any of the many issues that can make life confusing, complicated, or difficult. It is a profound process to sort through and make sense of complex issues, uncover answers and insights, and find personal strength – a process I feel honored to walk through together with my clients.
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**CERTIFIED IFS Therapist** If you're looking for individual or couples therapy that's as grounded and practical as it is compassionate and emotionally focused, than I may be good fit for you. I do my best to create a comfortable place to talk about and explore emotional patterns while also helping you understand how to heal and/or get unstuck. I love what I do, and this passion has fostered an expertise in the study of relationships, trauma and neuroscience. I also enjoy educating people to become informed consumers of psychotherapy, so that you expect and get more out of therapy, whether that's with me or someone else.
**CERTIFIED IFS Therapist** If you're looking for individual or couples therapy that's as grounded and practical as it is compassionate and emotionally focused, than I may be good fit for you. I do my best to create a comfortable place to talk about and explore emotional patterns while also helping you understand how to heal and/or get unstuck. I love what I do, and this passion has fostered an expertise in the study of relationships, trauma and neuroscience. I also enjoy educating people to become informed consumers of psychotherapy, so that you expect and get more out of therapy, whether that's with me or someone else.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85210
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.
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.
Tamara Woodard Autism AuDHD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD-CS, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85210
Are you a young adult struggling with social anxiety or depression that gets in the way of you living your best life? Perhaps you are the parent who understands that your child needs more than a bandaid approach or a one-size-fits-all solution? Are outbursts, panic attacks, or shutting down preventing your child from truly thriving? Tamara offers diagnostic autism evaluations as well as individual, family, & group counseling for ages 12 months to young adults. She will help with, not only overcoming the immediate challenges of today, but making changes that will lead to thriving for the future.
Are you a young adult struggling with social anxiety or depression that gets in the way of you living your best life? Perhaps you are the parent who understands that your child needs more than a bandaid approach or a one-size-fits-all solution? Are outbursts, panic attacks, or shutting down preventing your child from truly thriving? Tamara offers diagnostic autism evaluations as well as individual, family, & group counseling for ages 12 months to young adults. She will help with, not only overcoming the immediate challenges of today, but making changes that will lead to thriving for the future.
Chelsea Spaulding
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85206
Are you struggling in your relationships with the people you love the most? Do you find yourself asking, is it me or them? Would you like someone to talk to about it? Email me! Let’s figure out why you're feeling so disconnected and unable to talk to the people you love. Let's figure out why history keeps repeating itself and how to forgive the past and live in the present.
Are you struggling in your relationships with the people you love the most? Do you find yourself asking, is it me or them? Would you like someone to talk to about it? Email me! Let’s figure out why you're feeling so disconnected and unable to talk to the people you love. Let's figure out why history keeps repeating itself and how to forgive the past and live in the present.
Hi! I offer a casual, open approach to therapy that includes humor, swearing, art, mental exercises, tears, and hope for the future. My approach is based on working to learn more about why we are the way we are to then show understanding and compassion. As we explore with curiosity we discover the reasons behind what makes us the way we are and gives us a sense of compassion, empathy, and validation towards the parts of ourselves we like the least. I believe that nothing is TMI (too much information) and work to develop a strong supportive relationship to learn about and celebrate my clients.
Hi! I offer a casual, open approach to therapy that includes humor, swearing, art, mental exercises, tears, and hope for the future. My approach is based on working to learn more about why we are the way we are to then show understanding and compassion. As we explore with curiosity we discover the reasons behind what makes us the way we are and gives us a sense of compassion, empathy, and validation towards the parts of ourselves we like the least. I believe that nothing is TMI (too much information) and work to develop a strong supportive relationship to learn about and celebrate my clients.
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 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.
Trying to connect with my partner but no matter how hard I try, I can't. What is this wall between us? I walk into the room the phone screen is swiped and computer screen closed. My mind fights “Is it my imagination? Am I too sensitive?”. Then, the uncomfortable heavy feeling takes over and I feel blind-sighted. Betrayal. Lies. The world seems to spin. The ground falls out from under me. No longer in control of emotions. Life is a raging storm. I react intensely, instead of responding. Overcome by a short temper, crying, screaming, or feeling completely numb. Chaos has become the new norm and I feel lost. How do I face this storm?
Trying to connect with my partner but no matter how hard I try, I can't. What is this wall between us? I walk into the room the phone screen is swiped and computer screen closed. My mind fights “Is it my imagination? Am I too sensitive?”. Then, the uncomfortable heavy feeling takes over and I feel blind-sighted. Betrayal. Lies. The world seems to spin. The ground falls out from under me. No longer in control of emotions. Life is a raging storm. I react intensely, instead of responding. Overcome by a short temper, crying, screaming, or feeling completely numb. Chaos has become the new norm and I feel lost. How do I face this storm?
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for help. Many of us have learned that asking for help isn't safe yet reality tells us that genuine connection to others is as important as the oxygen you breathe. The truth is that you don't have to work through your painful losses, fears or heartaches alone. Everything that you experience has its reasons for existing and the good news is that your mind has a limitless capacity to learn, grow and heal. You deserve to make sense of your challenges even if the process is difficult. I can help guide you on your path to healing and understanding.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for help. Many of us have learned that asking for help isn't safe yet reality tells us that genuine connection to others is as important as the oxygen you breathe. The truth is that you don't have to work through your painful losses, fears or heartaches alone. Everything that you experience has its reasons for existing and the good news is that your mind has a limitless capacity to learn, grow and heal. You deserve to make sense of your challenges even if the process is difficult. I can help guide you on your path to healing and understanding.
