Psychodynamic Therapists in Mesa, AZ
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by the weight of their past, struggling to make sense of trauma, identity, or relationship patterns. They may be navigating cultural or intergenerational conflict, faith crises, or emotional disconnection within their family or partnership. Whether it's a teen managing anxiety and self-harm, a couple stuck in cycles of miscommunication, or an individual healing from spiritual or childhood trauma, they long for clarity, connection, and relief. They want to feel seen and understood without judgment. Most of all, they want to reclaim a sense of self and move forward with intention.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by the weight of their past, struggling to make sense of trauma, identity, or relationship patterns. They may be navigating cultural or intergenerational conflict, faith crises, or emotional disconnection within their family or partnership. Whether it's a teen managing anxiety and self-harm, a couple stuck in cycles of miscommunication, or an individual healing from spiritual or childhood trauma, they long for clarity, connection, and relief. They want to feel seen and understood without judgment. Most of all, they want to reclaim a sense of self and move forward with intention.
I deeply believe in everyone's right to be their authentic self and to live their truth. I love working with folks on the sexual, affectional, relational and gender spectrums, including non-traditional / non-monogamous individuals. I'm passionate about providing affirming care and support.
I also really enjoy working with folks who are in the process of spiritual and/or religious transition and those struggling with religious trauma. It is my joy to help folks find their own authentic spirituality, in whatever way they choose.
I deeply believe in everyone's right to be their authentic self and to live their truth. I love working with folks on the sexual, affectional, relational and gender spectrums, including non-traditional / non-monogamous individuals. I'm passionate about providing affirming care and support.
I also really enjoy working with folks who are in the process of spiritual and/or religious transition and those struggling with religious trauma. It is my joy to help folks find their own authentic spirituality, in whatever way they choose.
As a therapist, I strive to provide a compassionate, friendly, and non-judgmental approach to therapy to establish an environment where clients feel safe to work through sensitive and difficult problems. I view the counseling process as a team effort where the counselor and client learn to trust one another, define and explore problem areas, identify future goals for an improved life, and develop a plan to achieve those goals.
As a therapist, I strive to provide a compassionate, friendly, and non-judgmental approach to therapy to establish an environment where clients feel safe to work through sensitive and difficult problems. I view the counseling process as a team effort where the counselor and client learn to trust one another, define and explore problem areas, identify future goals for an improved life, and develop a plan to achieve those goals.
My name is Joe Harris II and I work at Mindful Release of Gilbert and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mesa, Arizona, near Val Vista and Southern.
Desiring to see a therapist is the first step to healing one’s personal emotional distress. Whether we suffer with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or any number of emotional therapeutic complexities, therapy can open the door to a greater awareness of one’s own self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. One who is truly suffering can develop tools to better heal from the past and present concerns that life can often place at our feet. Start your healing journey today!
My name is Joe Harris II and I work at Mindful Release of Gilbert and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mesa, Arizona, near Val Vista and Southern.
Desiring to see a therapist is the first step to healing one’s personal emotional distress. Whether we suffer with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or any number of emotional therapeutic complexities, therapy can open the door to a greater awareness of one’s own self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. One who is truly suffering can develop tools to better heal from the past and present concerns that life can often place at our feet. Start your healing journey today!
K Baehr and Associates, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85210
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to be his/her best self, and that those we love deserve it too. I strive to appreciate the unique strengths and challenges of each child, individual, couple, and family that I meet. I believe that collaboration fosters resilience and value the importance of the therapeutic relationship. My clients are provided a trusting environment based on compassion and acceptance where they are safe to explore solutions to their most intimate challenges and receive support and wisdom to improve their most important relationships.
I believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to be his/her best self, and that those we love deserve it too. I strive to appreciate the unique strengths and challenges of each child, individual, couple, and family that I meet. I believe that collaboration fosters resilience and value the importance of the therapeutic relationship. My clients are provided a trusting environment based on compassion and acceptance where they are safe to explore solutions to their most intimate challenges and receive support and wisdom to improve their most important relationships.
Utilizing trauma-informed and scientifically-supported therapeutic approaches (play therapy, narrative therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy with children; Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Existential, and Cognitive-Behavioral therapies with adults), I support individuals in discovering their full potential.
Virtual/Telehealth and In-Person Sessions Available - EMDR Trained - Everyone has a future, and everyone should feel confident, safe, and empowered as they approach their future. Life transitions happen to everyone, whether that be a child transitioning schools or managing ever-changing emotions, or an individual who is facing a hardship within their life. These experiences do not need to be processed and encountered alone. With four years of clinical experience, I specialize in exploring, processing, and encouraging growth with developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges and concerns.
Utilizing trauma-informed and scientifically-supported therapeutic approaches (play therapy, narrative therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy with children; Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Existential, and Cognitive-Behavioral therapies with adults), I support individuals in discovering their full potential.
Virtual/Telehealth and In-Person Sessions Available - EMDR Trained - Everyone has a future, and everyone should feel confident, safe, and empowered as they approach their future. Life transitions happen to everyone, whether that be a child transitioning schools or managing ever-changing emotions, or an individual who is facing a hardship within their life. These experiences do not need to be processed and encountered alone. With four years of clinical experience, I specialize in exploring, processing, and encouraging growth with developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges and concerns.
Hi, I’m Amanda, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I believe therapy doesn’t have to wait for a crisis — it can be a meaningful space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and gain clarity during change. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space for those feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals exploring purpose and meaning, especially during transition, loss, or heartbreak.
Hi, I’m Amanda, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I believe therapy doesn’t have to wait for a crisis — it can be a meaningful space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and gain clarity during change. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space for those feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals exploring purpose and meaning, especially during transition, loss, or heartbreak.
Using CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and ACT, we work on organization, follow through, emotional regulation, anxiety, and the beliefs and reactions that can make lasting change difficult.
You may feel capable and motivated, yet frustrated by how hard it is to follow through, stay organized, manage time, or regulate emotions. You may know what you need to do but still feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating despite genuine effort. I work with adults with ADHD, anxiety, social anxiety, depression who want both practical help and a deeper understanding of themselves. Together, we build skills, explore the beliefs and emotional patterns behind what keeps getting in the way, and find realistic ways to create lasting change.
Using CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and ACT, we work on organization, follow through, emotional regulation, anxiety, and the beliefs and reactions that can make lasting change difficult.
You may feel capable and motivated, yet frustrated by how hard it is to follow through, stay organized, manage time, or regulate emotions. You may know what you need to do but still feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating despite genuine effort. I work with adults with ADHD, anxiety, social anxiety, depression who want both practical help and a deeper understanding of themselves. Together, we build skills, explore the beliefs and emotional patterns behind what keeps getting in the way, and find realistic ways to create lasting change.
I use a blend of CBT, person-centered, and psychodynamic approaches.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Anxiety, substance use, or relationship challenges can start to take a toll, leaving you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Even so, something in you is ready for change. You want to feel more steady, more confident, and more in control of your life. You’re looking for a space where you can be honest about what you’re going through, begin to understand it more clearly, and start building a path toward something healthier and more fulfilling.
I use a blend of CBT, person-centered, and psychodynamic approaches.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Anxiety, substance use, or relationship challenges can start to take a toll, leaving you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Even so, something in you is ready for change. You want to feel more steady, more confident, and more in control of your life. You’re looking for a space where you can be honest about what you’re going through, begin to understand it more clearly, and start building a path toward something healthier and more fulfilling.
I have experience in working with all ages, individuals, couples, and families and help nurture empowerment by highlighting the innate strengths among each person.
I have experience in working with all ages, individuals, couples, and families and help nurture empowerment by highlighting the innate strengths among each person.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or confusing relationship patterns that leave them questioning themselves. You may feel stuck in cycles you can't fully explain, struggling to trust your instincts or understand why certain experiences continue to affect you.
Often these struggles are rooted in unresolved trauma or relational wounds from past experiences. Many clients I work with are recovering from emotionally harmful relationships or navigating major life transitions that disrupt their sense of stability and identity.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or confusing relationship patterns that leave them questioning themselves. You may feel stuck in cycles you can't fully explain, struggling to trust your instincts or understand why certain experiences continue to affect you.
Often these struggles are rooted in unresolved trauma or relational wounds from past experiences. Many clients I work with are recovering from emotionally harmful relationships or navigating major life transitions that disrupt their sense of stability and identity.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I want to honor that first step. I work with adults, both individuals and couples, who are facing emotional challenges, relationship issues, attachment wounds, and the impact of past experiences. Maybe you find yourself stuck in unhealthy relationships, feeling not good enough, and having difficulties trusting others or setting boundaries. Perhaps you are looking to find healing after betrayal or other traumas. If so, we can create an individualized treatment approach to find your inner healing, strength, and growth.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I want to honor that first step. I work with adults, both individuals and couples, who are facing emotional challenges, relationship issues, attachment wounds, and the impact of past experiences. Maybe you find yourself stuck in unhealthy relationships, feeling not good enough, and having difficulties trusting others or setting boundaries. Perhaps you are looking to find healing after betrayal or other traumas. If so, we can create an individualized treatment approach to find your inner healing, strength, and growth.
I am passionate about the therapeutic relationship and committed to helping you find the strength and power within yourself to live a peaceful, meaningful, and joyful life.
I have helped many people work through anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, and substance use. I have specialized experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and identity exploration and affirmation. I also understand the unique challenges that can come with parenting and navigating relationships.
I am passionate about the therapeutic relationship and committed to helping you find the strength and power within yourself to live a peaceful, meaningful, and joyful life.
I have helped many people work through anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, and substance use. I have specialized experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and identity exploration and affirmation. I also understand the unique challenges that can come with parenting and navigating relationships.
I am a trauma informed therapist and many of my aproaches will include tenants of polyvagal theory, EMDR, psychodynamic and parts work.
Congratulations on taking the first step to healing! I understand how difficult it can be to take this first step and I will be with you every step of the way. Through my experiences working in inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers and private practice I have had the opportunity to work with individuals from all walks of life with various presenting concerns. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and supported in their journey toward healing
I am a trauma informed therapist and many of my aproaches will include tenants of polyvagal theory, EMDR, psychodynamic and parts work.
Congratulations on taking the first step to healing! I understand how difficult it can be to take this first step and I will be with you every step of the way. Through my experiences working in inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers and private practice I have had the opportunity to work with individuals from all walks of life with various presenting concerns. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and supported in their journey toward healing
Hi! We are so glad you are here! We offer a casual, open approach to therapy that includes humor, swearing, art, mental exercises, tears, and hope for the future. Our approach is based on learning 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. We love working to develop a strong supportive relationship to learn about and celebrate our clients.
Hi! We are so glad you are here! We offer a casual, open approach to therapy that includes humor, swearing, art, mental exercises, tears, and hope for the future. Our approach is based on learning 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. We love working to develop a strong supportive relationship to learn about and celebrate our clients.
You have found a safe, judgment free zone to tackle what's weighing on you most! You're experiencing high conflict , infidelity, lack of intimacy, or difficulty communicating feelings and emotions, and you've come to the right place. Trust is broken in your relationship and resentment has built up. Life adjustments feel like they are pulling you apart, and you don't feel heard or understood. You want to experience the meaningful intimacy and connection that you used to, and to feel healthy and loved. I see you. Come sit with me, and let's explore it.
It says a lot about you that you're here to heal. I can't wait to meet you!
You have found a safe, judgment free zone to tackle what's weighing on you most! You're experiencing high conflict , infidelity, lack of intimacy, or difficulty communicating feelings and emotions, and you've come to the right place. Trust is broken in your relationship and resentment has built up. Life adjustments feel like they are pulling you apart, and you don't feel heard or understood. You want to experience the meaningful intimacy and connection that you used to, and to feel healthy and loved. I see you. Come sit with me, and let's explore it.
It says a lot about you that you're here to heal. I can't wait to meet 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.
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.
My skills focus on assisting people who have experienced trauma, or who struggle with anxiety and depression. I also help support people through relationship struggles or other major life changes. I want to help you feel like you are in control of your emotions and behavior, instead of feeling like they are controlling you. I pride myself on being highly empathetic and providing support/guidance in a non-judgmental way. I am able to connect easily with people so you can feel comfortable and safe to explore your difficulties.
My skills focus on assisting people who have experienced trauma, or who struggle with anxiety and depression. I also help support people through relationship struggles or other major life changes. I want to help you feel like you are in control of your emotions and behavior, instead of feeling like they are controlling you. I pride myself on being highly empathetic and providing support/guidance in a non-judgmental way. I am able to connect easily with people so you can feel comfortable and safe to explore your difficulties.
I offer client focused counseling for late adolescence, teens, adults and mature adults 65 and over. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, Life change, relationships and family. With specific experience and expertise with individuals of all ages seeking a change in life. Things like finding your passion and life path, navigating through life, depression, emotional stress, anxiety and creating balance. Using different techniques, practices and theories. I offer a gentle, warm, non-judgmental, real life in approach to my practice using different techniques and counseling styles to fit your unique needs.
I offer client focused counseling for late adolescence, teens, adults and mature adults 65 and over. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, Life change, relationships and family. With specific experience and expertise with individuals of all ages seeking a change in life. Things like finding your passion and life path, navigating through life, depression, emotional stress, anxiety and creating balance. Using different techniques, practices and theories. I offer a gentle, warm, non-judgmental, real life in approach to my practice using different techniques and counseling styles to fit your unique needs.
I believe that people have the innate power to positively change the course of their lives with a supportive environment. When you are in a challenging situation, you naturally feel ambivalence about change since it requires letting go of the familiar for something unknown. If you're looking for extra support and guidance to get through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.
I believe that people have the innate power to positively change the course of their lives with a supportive environment. When you are in a challenging situation, you naturally feel ambivalence about change since it requires letting go of the familiar for something unknown. If you're looking for extra support and guidance to get through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.