Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Mesa, AZ

For many of us, the story of our life includes enduring traumatic experiences. Sometimes the lasting impact of those experiences leaves us feeling stuck, overwhelmed and moved beyond our capacity to cope. You may find yourself in need of learning more effective coping skills for stress or beginning a healing journey to bounce back from traumatic experiences. I believe with the right help, you can heal. I provide personalized trauma therapy designed around your unique needs.

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.

Sometimes in life we are met with unexpected challenges or experiences that have a tendency to shift the foundations that we previously have known. Our past is important to help us restore our values. Together it is my hope, we can begin to reframe the groundwork for growth and unleashing the strength that exists from the past and freedom to reach beyond. I am a compassionate, empathetic clinical social worker who cares for the well-being of her clients. As a social worker my approach has its foundations in strength based and empowerment models.

Candace Delight Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Associate Marital Family Therapist (AMFT) in the state of Arizona who has 4 years of experience partnering with individuals, couples and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma , and relationship issues. Candace completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University and received her Master of Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

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.

There is hope. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma , or other emotional or relationship challenges, or your marriage has become distant, conflict-filled, or even been turned upside down by the impact of an affair, my goal is to provide compassionate support and effective interventions to help you discover and develop your strengths, along with new strategies, to allow you to overcome, or cope well with, the challenges you face, and build a meaningful life with close, healthy, trusting and life-giving relationships.

I am passionate about helping to illuminate each person’s unique path to happiness and fulfillment. I have experience treating various types of trauma , addiction, codependency, narcissistic abuse, and issues related to infidelity in relationships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). I specialize in treating various types of sexual addiction (including pornography addiction), as well as supporting and treating the betrayed partner. I love to incorporate different therapeutic modalities, including EMDR.

Thank you for taking the time to explore Gotham Ranch Counseling Services! I offer over 14 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I work with a variety of therapeutic issues, including complex trauma /childhood trauma , depression, anxiety, or just generally feeling "stuck!" I use humor, as well as a variety of experiential therapy techniques to assist clients in processing through their struggles. I strive to offer clients unique, safe and comfortable environment within which to process through struggles, in a non-stuffy atmosphere where animals (horses and cats) can at times join our sessions.

Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have you experienced trauma or a recent loss? Are you wanting to make changes but are unsure of where to start? My approach to therapy is a collaborative one, grounded in trust. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to feel seen and heard. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in Trauma and Grief and Loss. If you are suffering from old wounds or have experienced a recent loss, I would love to talk to you about how I can help.

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.

When we are faced with struggle, we can easily forget that these experiences lead to our growth and self discovery. Hope can feel illusive; however, with the right support, it's not only accessible, but it becomes the light that leads the way. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to explore the edges that are showing up in their lives and using this as a roadmap for exploration, integration, and growth. I have experience in working with adults, adolescents, and families and I'm passionate about empowering others in reaching their well-being goals and living life to the fullest.

As a therapist, I work to create an environment where my clients feel heard, accepted, and understood. I have a friendly demeanor and have always enjoyed helping people. I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship, through empathy, compassion, and mutual trust is key to helping individuals feel safe in order to work through sensitive issues. My aim is to work together with my clients to explore areas they want to address and then together develop a plan to improve their lives.

We are currently living in a world where there is a lot of things that are happening in which we do not have control over. These circumstances can impact us directly or indirectly causing unnecessary trauma . When mental illness go unchecked it can cause underlying issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, and/or addiction.

Joel earned his Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Joel has been practicing in the field for 10 years. Joel completed a 2 year counseling residency where he was extensively trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Gottman Couple's Therapy and in treating personality disorders. Joel also led DBT skills training group therapy for nearly 2 years during his residency. Since, he has been trained in Level 1 and 2 of EMDR. Joel has worked with substance related issues for the duration of his practice.

My passion is to serve those who are looking for fulfillment, healing, and more joy in their lives. Through the therapeutic process I aim to empower individuals and families to discover and utilize their own personal strengths to overcome obstacles and struggles. As a therapist I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced many difficulties including severe trauma , depression, anxiety, self-harm, guilt and shame, suicidal ideation, attachment barriers, and loss. I allow individuals and families to guide the therapy process while I assist in providing insight, feedback, and encouragement.

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom......Anais Nin. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years experience, I have provided psychotherapy services to children, adolescence, adults, and seniors. Tailoring treatment to meet unique needs and cultural backgrounds; I work collaboratively at your pace to identify and build on strengths to assist your success and empowerment.

Hi! My name is Zach and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in Mesa, Arizona. Beginning counseling can often be scary and overwhelming. I do everything I can to create a warm, safe, and friendly space for anyone seeking counseling services. I am passionate about using research-based strategies that work to help you reach your goals. Please feel free to reach out and contact me about starting counseling!

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” - Tony Robbins. Let me help you achieve your goals. For the past 10 years, I have helped clients achieve a life of hope and purpose. My educational background includes a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My professional background prior to therapy was in law enforcement.