Jewish Therapists in Mesa, AZ
I believe nothing in life is a coincidence. The challenges we face shape us, reveal our strengths, and help us understand ourselves better. I create space for clients to enhance their self-awareness, build resilience, and achieve meaningful change. While I work with clients of all ages and abilities, I specialize in children, teens, and families, blending psychodynamic insight with creative tools like art, play, and bibliotherapy. With 20+ years in education and early childhood development, I offer a safe, supportive space where every client feels seen and valued.
I believe nothing in life is a coincidence. The challenges we face shape us, reveal our strengths, and help us understand ourselves better. I create space for clients to enhance their self-awareness, build resilience, and achieve meaningful change. While I work with clients of all ages and abilities, I specialize in children, teens, and families, blending psychodynamic insight with creative tools like art, play, and bibliotherapy. With 20+ years in education and early childhood development, I offer a safe, supportive space where every client feels seen and valued.
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.
I offer a collaborative and integrative approach for clients seeking insight to their challenges. My attitude towards therapy is that there is not one universal method that works best for anyone, therefore, I use an appropriate blend of modalities to help you overcome whatever you are currently experiencing. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I am here to help you navigate the difficulties you are currently facing. I concentrate on developing a partnership with clients to identify strengths and areas of potential growth to make meaning and implement positive change.
I offer a collaborative and integrative approach for clients seeking insight to their challenges. My attitude towards therapy is that there is not one universal method that works best for anyone, therefore, I use an appropriate blend of modalities to help you overcome whatever you are currently experiencing. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I am here to help you navigate the difficulties you are currently facing. I concentrate on developing a partnership with clients to identify strengths and areas of potential growth to make meaning and implement positive change.
My ideal client would be someone who knows what they want to work on or a general idea and is positive about getting psychotherapy. They would be looking to be more self-aware and intentionally mindful in their relationships and life. They would have some goals in mind that would make them want to seek therapy in the first place. They would be looking to improve coping skills, or relationship skills or how to be more fulfilled and creative in their life. It is what they are looking for which is important and what they want to work on. It is a special relationship, and the client and therapist should feel at ease.with each other
My ideal client would be someone who knows what they want to work on or a general idea and is positive about getting psychotherapy. They would be looking to be more self-aware and intentionally mindful in their relationships and life. They would have some goals in mind that would make them want to seek therapy in the first place. They would be looking to improve coping skills, or relationship skills or how to be more fulfilled and creative in their life. It is what they are looking for which is important and what they want to work on. It is a special relationship, and the client and therapist should feel at ease.with each other
I work with individuals navigating addiction, trauma, grief and loss, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking a safe, affirming space. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Using compassionate, evidence-based approaches, I help clients process difficult experiences, develop practical coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, improve relationships, and build greater confidence in creating meaningful, lasting change.
I work with individuals navigating addiction, trauma, grief and loss, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking a safe, affirming space. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Using compassionate, evidence-based approaches, I help clients process difficult experiences, develop practical coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, improve relationships, and build greater confidence in creating meaningful, lasting change.
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.
Have you ever wondered why you keep getting stuck in the same patterns and can't avoid getting hurt? Sometimes our good intentions don't pan out the way we intended. Whether those patterns include relationships with the "wrong" behavior, person, or thing, you are at a place to finally seek out those answers. Sometimes we know what we need to do, but don't understand why. Finding the closure we need is especially important in recovery to help us live our most authentic, true selves. You are not alone in this feeling and there are many reasons why we get stuck in these cycles.
Have you ever wondered why you keep getting stuck in the same patterns and can't avoid getting hurt? Sometimes our good intentions don't pan out the way we intended. Whether those patterns include relationships with the "wrong" behavior, person, or thing, you are at a place to finally seek out those answers. Sometimes we know what we need to do, but don't understand why. Finding the closure we need is especially important in recovery to help us live our most authentic, true selves. You are not alone in this feeling and there are many reasons why we get stuck in these cycles.
I am a New York and Arizona State licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I provide individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults. I provide insight-oriented therapy. I utilize this approach because it focuses on understanding the connections between your thoughts and feelings in an effort to improve your ability to make change, be in control of your life, and ultimately feel better. I specialize in empowering my clients to confront their issues, gain advanced coping skills, and achieve desired change. I envision therapy as a collaborative effort, and want my clients to feel heard and understood.
I am a New York and Arizona State licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I provide individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults. I provide insight-oriented therapy. I utilize this approach because it focuses on understanding the connections between your thoughts and feelings in an effort to improve your ability to make change, be in control of your life, and ultimately feel better. I specialize in empowering my clients to confront their issues, gain advanced coping skills, and achieve desired change. I envision therapy as a collaborative effort, and want my clients to feel heard and understood.
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.
Elijah Palles: Trauma-Informed EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Healing isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about reconnecting with yourself. My approach is warm, relaxed, intuitive, and collaborative. I’ll meet you where you are and help you explore the experiences, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck. When working with trauma, you remain in control, and we move at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll heal what hurts, challenge what no longer serves you, reconnect with your strengths, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and truly yours.
Healing isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about reconnecting with yourself. My approach is warm, relaxed, intuitive, and collaborative. I’ll meet you where you are and help you explore the experiences, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck. When working with trauma, you remain in control, and we move at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll heal what hurts, challenge what no longer serves you, reconnect with your strengths, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and truly yours.
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.
You’re not broken, you’re doing your best with what you’ve been through. But sometimes those responses stop working, and you feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected. My ideal clients are adults navigating trauma, grief, men’s issues, or major transitions. They want more than relief, they seek clarity, purpose, and healing. They’re ready for therapy that’s active, compassionate, and rooted in meaning.
You’re not broken, you’re doing your best with what you’ve been through. But sometimes those responses stop working, and you feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected. My ideal clients are adults navigating trauma, grief, men’s issues, or major transitions. They want more than relief, they seek clarity, purpose, and healing. They’re ready for therapy that’s active, compassionate, and rooted in meaning.
I work with many people that have experienced traumatic events, leading to PTSD or unresolved Trauma. Feel like you might have a personality disorder; or designated SMI, I don't shy away from working with you. Major depressive disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Schizofrenia, dealing with grief, or depression...I got you.
Most people are looking to feel better, to change unhelpful habits, to build healthy relationships, to find their purpose in life, or just talk with a trusted person. Whatever your goal is; I got you.
We all yearn for belonging and connection. You are not alone, I'm right here to help you through it.
I work with many people that have experienced traumatic events, leading to PTSD or unresolved Trauma. Feel like you might have a personality disorder; or designated SMI, I don't shy away from working with you. Major depressive disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Schizofrenia, dealing with grief, or depression...I got you.
Most people are looking to feel better, to change unhelpful habits, to build healthy relationships, to find their purpose in life, or just talk with a trusted person. Whatever your goal is; I got you.
We all yearn for belonging and connection. You are not alone, I'm right here to help you through it.
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I am a clinical social worker with a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University. I am licensed in both Arizona and Ohio. I have extensive experience in treating individuals facing adjustment challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, psychosis, and substance use disorders. With 12 years past military experience, I can relate to the challenges faced by vets. I am currently excepting new clients virtually in both Arizona and Ohio. I work with clients ages 14+. I work with individuals, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a clinical social worker with a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University. I am licensed in both Arizona and Ohio. I have extensive experience in treating individuals facing adjustment challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, psychosis, and substance use disorders. With 12 years past military experience, I can relate to the challenges faced by vets. I am currently excepting new clients virtually in both Arizona and Ohio. I work with clients ages 14+. I work with individuals, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community.
So you're anxious, feeling stuck, or coping in ways that aren't really working anymore. I understand firsthand how anxiety, obsessive thinking, and unresolved trauma can shape the way we show up for ourselves. By reconnecting with your emotions, becoming consciously aware of your thought patterns, and applying new strategies, it’s possible to manage anxiety and trauma in a way that fosters real progress. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. My goal is to truly understand your unique story and experiences, so together we can uncover the emotional roadblocks holding you back and find the best path forward.
So you're anxious, feeling stuck, or coping in ways that aren't really working anymore. I understand firsthand how anxiety, obsessive thinking, and unresolved trauma can shape the way we show up for ourselves. By reconnecting with your emotions, becoming consciously aware of your thought patterns, and applying new strategies, it’s possible to manage anxiety and trauma in a way that fosters real progress. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. My goal is to truly understand your unique story and experiences, so together we can uncover the emotional roadblocks holding you back and find the best path forward.
Does it feel impossible to engage in routine activities? Do you find yourself isolating from others? Is chronic illness impacting your or your loved one’s daily life? Have you been struggling with sleep at night? Are you going through a challenging life transition such as a loved one’s death, divorce, childbirth, or retirement? I work with adults who are striving to improve their quality of life and regain control in the midst of chaos. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and life transitions. I work with my clients using an integrated approach in order to empower them to reach their full potential.
Does it feel impossible to engage in routine activities? Do you find yourself isolating from others? Is chronic illness impacting your or your loved one’s daily life? Have you been struggling with sleep at night? Are you going through a challenging life transition such as a loved one’s death, divorce, childbirth, or retirement? I work with adults who are striving to improve their quality of life and regain control in the midst of chaos. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and life transitions. I work with my clients using an integrated approach in order to empower them to reach their full potential.
Hello, I’m Tamar, an anti-racist, queer, fat/body positive therapist working with clients toward healthy and joyful outcomes. I respect and enjoy working within my clients' religious/cultural frameworks and have ample experience working with complex trauma, minority stress, spiritual crisis/growth, intercultural relationships, LGBTQIA2S+, CNM/polyam and kinky clients. My therapeutic practice is grounded in the belief that healing and growth are for everyone, and my tent is a big one- I welcome individuals from all identities, backgrounds, and walks of life to explore their unique journeys in a safe and supportive space.
Hello, I’m Tamar, an anti-racist, queer, fat/body positive therapist working with clients toward healthy and joyful outcomes. I respect and enjoy working within my clients' religious/cultural frameworks and have ample experience working with complex trauma, minority stress, spiritual crisis/growth, intercultural relationships, LGBTQIA2S+, CNM/polyam and kinky clients. My therapeutic practice is grounded in the belief that healing and growth are for everyone, and my tent is a big one- I welcome individuals from all identities, backgrounds, and walks of life to explore their unique journeys in a safe and supportive space.
No matter how many times you have the same argument, you and your partner can’t seem to get through to one another. You care about each other, but these days you can’t talk about anything without it turning into a fight. A comment about chores or finances spirals out of control, and somehow you both end up feeling misunderstood, criticized, and alone. Maybe you’ve already tried couples therapy—maybe more than once—without success. It’s left you both wondering why no amount of talking has changed the cycle you’re stuck in. I believe with the right tools and a willingness to do the work, there’s hope for your relationship to heal.
No matter how many times you have the same argument, you and your partner can’t seem to get through to one another. You care about each other, but these days you can’t talk about anything without it turning into a fight. A comment about chores or finances spirals out of control, and somehow you both end up feeling misunderstood, criticized, and alone. Maybe you’ve already tried couples therapy—maybe more than once—without success. It’s left you both wondering why no amount of talking has changed the cycle you’re stuck in. I believe with the right tools and a willingness to do the work, there’s hope for your relationship to heal.
Maybe coming to therapy is an easy, intuitive next step for you. You know and trust yourself to find just the right counselor. You know what you need from therapy to support your relationships, career/life satisfaction, self-care needs, or trauma recovery. I trust your inner wisdom and can’t wait to collaborate with you. Or, maybe you’re more tentative about this whole “therapy” thing. Life may have taught you that trust is precious–that reaching out for support could be dangerous. You may have even gotten the message not to believe in or advocate for yourself. Well, this might be a surprise: I also trust *your* inner wisdom.
Maybe coming to therapy is an easy, intuitive next step for you. You know and trust yourself to find just the right counselor. You know what you need from therapy to support your relationships, career/life satisfaction, self-care needs, or trauma recovery. I trust your inner wisdom and can’t wait to collaborate with you. Or, maybe you’re more tentative about this whole “therapy” thing. Life may have taught you that trust is precious–that reaching out for support could be dangerous. You may have even gotten the message not to believe in or advocate for yourself. Well, this might be a surprise: I also trust *your* inner wisdom.
Are you struggling with feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt? Are you feeling overwhelmed with daily tasks or feeling depleted from balancing all your responsibilities? Perhaps you’ve experienced trauma and feel challenged with moving forward? As your therapist, I provide a non-judgmental and safe space where we can work together to develop coping skills, process life experiences, and accomplish personal goals.
Are you struggling with feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt? Are you feeling overwhelmed with daily tasks or feeling depleted from balancing all your responsibilities? Perhaps you’ve experienced trauma and feel challenged with moving forward? As your therapist, I provide a non-judgmental and safe space where we can work together to develop coping skills, process life experiences, and accomplish personal goals.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same background to be able to work together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of cultural forces, such as discrimination, that may contribute to that client’s concerns. With a professional who has such training, a client should feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues without feeling that they need to self-censor.
How can I recognize an effective Jewish therapist?
As with members of any religious or ethnic group, just because two people happen to be Jewish does not guarantee that they will share the same values, knowledge, or experiences. A Jewish client seeking a therapist who shares their cultural identity, or for whom it’s important that a therapist share their religious beliefs, may want to discuss a professional’s Jewish background with them before beginning therapy. For someone who seeks justification for major life changes in their religious tradition, or in biblical writings, finding a therapist who is comfortable framing guidance in that context may be especially valuable.
Would a Jewish therapist have unique training?
No, but they should have the same training and certification as any other mental health professional, as well as experience with a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based therapy. A therapist with this type of experience should be able to help any client feel comfortable and safe, which is essential for a therapeutic alliance. Once this is established, a potential client may want to find out more about the therapist’s Jewish background.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Jewish clients?
A client can directly ask a therapist if they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and if so, whether these individuals sought counseling for faith-related issues or marital or familial issues in which their Jewish background was a factor. A client may also wish to ask a potential therapist whether they incorporate Jewish teachings and values into their own professional work.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Jewish therapists?
The directory of Jewish therapists includes professionals who have opted to share their cultural background on their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their background, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and/or communities.