Codependency Therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ
Hi, I'm happy you're here! I help women and LGBTQ+ clients feel better in their bodies, relationships, and sexuality - You deserve to feel less anxious and more confident, and I'm here to help you figure out how.
I believe we all have intuition that guides us toward authenticity & liberation, but social pressures, low self-esteem, and trauma often disconnect us from our true selves. Our work will focus on what you need, which may include: ditching diet culture, improving body image, breaking toxic relationship patterns, learning healthier relationship skills, recovering from sexual shame or purity culture, and processing trauma.
Hi, I'm happy you're here! I help women and LGBTQ+ clients feel better in their bodies, relationships, and sexuality - You deserve to feel less anxious and more confident, and I'm here to help you figure out how.
I believe we all have intuition that guides us toward authenticity & liberation, but social pressures, low self-esteem, and trauma often disconnect us from our true selves. Our work will focus on what you need, which may include: ditching diet culture, improving body image, breaking toxic relationship patterns, learning healthier relationship skills, recovering from sexual shame or purity culture, and processing trauma.
Have you spent years feeling like you're "too much," "too sensitive," or like everyone else seems to handle life more easily than you do? Maybe you've recently been diagnosed with ADHD and are realizing that many of the struggles you've blamed on yourself finally have an explanation. Or perhaps you're exhausted by intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or experiences from your past that still seem to affect you today.
Have you spent years feeling like you're "too much," "too sensitive," or like everyone else seems to handle life more easily than you do? Maybe you've recently been diagnosed with ADHD and are realizing that many of the struggles you've blamed on yourself finally have an explanation. Or perhaps you're exhausted by intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or experiences from your past that still seem to affect you today.
You feel lonely, like nobody really knows you. You go through the motions, just getting through the day. You're putting on an act, worried what your loved ones would think if they knew the real you. You try to be perfect and hide how flawed you really are. You try to remember when this feeling started but it seems to go too far back. You notice yourself feeling on edge when you are with others, yet just as unsettled when you are alone. You want desperately to be able to open up but the walls built around you have become an isolated room. You wonder what it would be like to break free and be the real you. The only way out is through.
You feel lonely, like nobody really knows you. You go through the motions, just getting through the day. You're putting on an act, worried what your loved ones would think if they knew the real you. You try to be perfect and hide how flawed you really are. You try to remember when this feeling started but it seems to go too far back. You notice yourself feeling on edge when you are with others, yet just as unsettled when you are alone. You want desperately to be able to open up but the walls built around you have become an isolated room. You wonder what it would be like to break free and be the real you. The only way out is through.
My clients are thoughtful people who have been carrying more than most realize. On the outside they may appear steady, but internally feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. Many live with Complex PTSD, attachment wounds, sexual or religious trauma, and struggle with rumination rooted in shame and negative core beliefs. You deserve to feel safe, seen, and truly heard, without judgment. If you’re tired of surviving and ready to understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and build secure, connected relationships, you’re not alone. Together, we work to discover new ways living, healing & cultivate greater self-compassion.
My clients are thoughtful people who have been carrying more than most realize. On the outside they may appear steady, but internally feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. Many live with Complex PTSD, attachment wounds, sexual or religious trauma, and struggle with rumination rooted in shame and negative core beliefs. You deserve to feel safe, seen, and truly heard, without judgment. If you’re tired of surviving and ready to understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and build secure, connected relationships, you’re not alone. Together, we work to discover new ways living, healing & cultivate greater self-compassion.
Are you insightful, motivated, and ready to make meaningful changes? Are you ready to get out of surviving on autopilot? I might be the right fit for you! I work best with high achievers, twice exceptional individuals, helping professionals, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people in non-traditional relationships. I am enjoying helping young adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, perfectionism, or major life transitions. I am passionate about grief and learning to heal after profound losses. You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly questioning why life still feels so overwhelming. Maybe your mind never stops you're
Are you insightful, motivated, and ready to make meaningful changes? Are you ready to get out of surviving on autopilot? I might be the right fit for you! I work best with high achievers, twice exceptional individuals, helping professionals, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people in non-traditional relationships. I am enjoying helping young adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, perfectionism, or major life transitions. I am passionate about grief and learning to heal after profound losses. You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly questioning why life still feels so overwhelming. Maybe your mind never stops you're
Trauma tells the story of what happened to us, and the story of how we have survived. The lessons it imparts may have served us very well when we first learned them, but at some point, we realize that the story is holding us back from living in the here and now. As Bessel van der Kolk states so eloquently, “Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going inside ourselves. We begin to see the change we want to see when we go within with an attitude of curiosity rather than judgment."
Trauma tells the story of what happened to us, and the story of how we have survived. The lessons it imparts may have served us very well when we first learned them, but at some point, we realize that the story is holding us back from living in the here and now. As Bessel van der Kolk states so eloquently, “Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going inside ourselves. We begin to see the change we want to see when we go within with an attitude of curiosity rather than judgment."
WHY Does this keep happening in my relationships? If you’ve asked yourself that—whether you’re dating, successful on paper but unfulfilled in love, or in a relationship that no longer feels close—you’re not alone.
As a psychologist with 20 years of experience specializing in dating, relationships, attachment, and couples, I work with high-achieving men and women who are accomplished in many areas of life yet find themselves repeating painful relational patterns—emotionally unavailable partners, over-functioning in relationships, communication breakdowns, loss of intimacy, or feeling disconnected from someone they deeply love.
WHY Does this keep happening in my relationships? If you’ve asked yourself that—whether you’re dating, successful on paper but unfulfilled in love, or in a relationship that no longer feels close—you’re not alone.
As a psychologist with 20 years of experience specializing in dating, relationships, attachment, and couples, I work with high-achieving men and women who are accomplished in many areas of life yet find themselves repeating painful relational patterns—emotionally unavailable partners, over-functioning in relationships, communication breakdowns, loss of intimacy, or feeling disconnected from someone they deeply love.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Using a holistic approach in therapy we will explore the mind, body and spirit connection. We will learn balance and build resilience through the power of self-discovery, thus improving your quality of life. Negative thought patterns and beliefs will be identified and challenged through DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. When needed we may create healthy eating habits and a healthy relationship with exercise. Cultivating your spirituality to relieve fear and nurture an attitude of gratitude and abundance is encouraged.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Using a holistic approach in therapy we will explore the mind, body and spirit connection. We will learn balance and build resilience through the power of self-discovery, thus improving your quality of life. Negative thought patterns and beliefs will be identified and challenged through DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. When needed we may create healthy eating habits and a healthy relationship with exercise. Cultivating your spirituality to relieve fear and nurture an attitude of gratitude and abundance is encouraged.
Luxe Wellness is more than your typical Med Spa. We are a luxury Med Spa deeply rooted in purpose with a unique vision and the clinical expertise to pull it off. At Luxe we believe in beauty inside and out which is why we have taken the exclusive angle of integrating mental health into our service offerings. Our therapists are skilled at getting quickly to the roots of issues so providing tangible take-aways. Come in once to address a specific topic, or for on going therapy. At Luxe we are challenging the idea of traditional therapeutic settings. We know good therapists are hard to find, so we have taken the guessing out of the game
Luxe Wellness is more than your typical Med Spa. We are a luxury Med Spa deeply rooted in purpose with a unique vision and the clinical expertise to pull it off. At Luxe we believe in beauty inside and out which is why we have taken the exclusive angle of integrating mental health into our service offerings. Our therapists are skilled at getting quickly to the roots of issues so providing tangible take-aways. Come in once to address a specific topic, or for on going therapy. At Luxe we are challenging the idea of traditional therapeutic settings. We know good therapists are hard to find, so we have taken the guessing out of the game
I have practiced counseling for over 50 years, specializing in ADD, Love addiction, Hypnotherapy, Relationships, Dysfunctional Families, Codependency, and Trauma Issues.
I view problems from a systems approach and believe that most problems are interactional in nature. I also believe that most emotional problems have their origins in faulty patterns that are learned early in our life by our major caretakers.
I have practiced counseling for over 50 years, specializing in ADD, Love addiction, Hypnotherapy, Relationships, Dysfunctional Families, Codependency, and Trauma Issues.
I view problems from a systems approach and believe that most problems are interactional in nature. I also believe that most emotional problems have their origins in faulty patterns that are learned early in our life by our major caretakers.
Are you missing a sense of connection and fulfillment in your relationships? Do you find it difficult to shut off the worry and stay in the present? Is the stress of being a high achiever putting a damper on your mood and personal life? Do you recognize past traumas lingering in your present? Your struggles are real and so is hope. Take heart in knowing that I have helped many before you to successfully resolve these issues and live a more meaningful life. A better future awaits you.
Are you missing a sense of connection and fulfillment in your relationships? Do you find it difficult to shut off the worry and stay in the present? Is the stress of being a high achiever putting a damper on your mood and personal life? Do you recognize past traumas lingering in your present? Your struggles are real and so is hope. Take heart in knowing that I have helped many before you to successfully resolve these issues and live a more meaningful life. A better future awaits you.
Most of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, and quietly overwhelmed on the inside.
They're thoughtful, self-aware, and capable - but they feel stuck, depleted, or disconnected in ways they can't quite explain. They've often tried therapy before, learned the language, gained the insight... and still feel like something isn't shifting.
My work is about helping you slow things down enough to hear yourself again.
Most of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, and quietly overwhelmed on the inside.
They're thoughtful, self-aware, and capable - but they feel stuck, depleted, or disconnected in ways they can't quite explain. They've often tried therapy before, learned the language, gained the insight... and still feel like something isn't shifting.
My work is about helping you slow things down enough to hear yourself again.
Acknowledging that there is a problem and asking for help are the firsts step towards recovery. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to help individuals achieve a life worth living and to accomplish their goals. My practice focuses on the treatment of adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders and body image distress. I also work with the families of these individuals to work through relational issues that may be contributing to the disorder, and to provide education on how to best support a loved one with an eating disorder.
Acknowledging that there is a problem and asking for help are the firsts step towards recovery. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to help individuals achieve a life worth living and to accomplish their goals. My practice focuses on the treatment of adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders and body image distress. I also work with the families of these individuals to work through relational issues that may be contributing to the disorder, and to provide education on how to best support a loved one with an eating disorder.
Zig Ziglar said "Don't expect everyone to understand your journey. Especially if they've never had to walk your path." In therapy you have the opportunity to address challenges and struggles while learning effective coping skills in a non-judging environment. I assist you by providing a non-biased perspective and together we develop goals that are reasonable and achievable. As a mental health professional, I have had the remarkable opportunity over the last 16 years to work with diverse populations and a wide range of clients which include infants, children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Zig Ziglar said "Don't expect everyone to understand your journey. Especially if they've never had to walk your path." In therapy you have the opportunity to address challenges and struggles while learning effective coping skills in a non-judging environment. I assist you by providing a non-biased perspective and together we develop goals that are reasonable and achievable. As a mental health professional, I have had the remarkable opportunity over the last 16 years to work with diverse populations and a wide range of clients which include infants, children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Ready to transform your life? Whether you are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, weight loss, or relationship issues, or simply leveling up from "good" to "great," the power to change is within reach. Together, we will break negative patterns and elevate your physical, emotional, and vocational success.
Ready to transform your life? Whether you are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, weight loss, or relationship issues, or simply leveling up from "good" to "great," the power to change is within reach. Together, we will break negative patterns and elevate your physical, emotional, and vocational success.
Dan holds a Masters in Community Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. Rooted in compassion, individualized treatment, and spiritual growth, Dan has focused on supporting individuals and families as they journey through substance abuse recovery; coping with mental illness and reintegration; trauma healing; crisis resolution; family and couples therapy; explorations of spirituality, self-esteem, and sexuality; fatherhood and parenting; process addiction; anger management, and more.
Dan holds a Masters in Community Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. Rooted in compassion, individualized treatment, and spiritual growth, Dan has focused on supporting individuals and families as they journey through substance abuse recovery; coping with mental illness and reintegration; trauma healing; crisis resolution; family and couples therapy; explorations of spirituality, self-esteem, and sexuality; fatherhood and parenting; process addiction; anger management, and more.
Life can feel overwhelming at times — whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or simply feeling stuck. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for your unique story. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to uncover patterns, build resilience, and create meaningful change.
I draw from evidence-based practices such as CBT, mindfulness & EMDR while tailoring each session to your needs and pace. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly, gain clarity, and develop tools
Life can feel overwhelming at times — whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or simply feeling stuck. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for your unique story. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to uncover patterns, build resilience, and create meaningful change.
I draw from evidence-based practices such as CBT, mindfulness & EMDR while tailoring each session to your needs and pace. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly, gain clarity, and develop tools
Find Your Freedom. Freedom from trauma. Freedom from survival mode. Freedom to choose who you want to be instead of who survival required you to be. Your mind, body, and nervous system found ways to help you survive. I'll help you understand those patterns with compassion and precision so your survival strategies no longer make your decisions. As an EMDRIA certified Trauma Therapist with 11 years of experience, I specialize in complex trauma, perimenopausal mental health, dissociation, domestic violence, and eating disorders, helping you move beyond survival into authenticity, intentional living, and radical self-possession.
Find Your Freedom. Freedom from trauma. Freedom from survival mode. Freedom to choose who you want to be instead of who survival required you to be. Your mind, body, and nervous system found ways to help you survive. I'll help you understand those patterns with compassion and precision so your survival strategies no longer make your decisions. As an EMDRIA certified Trauma Therapist with 11 years of experience, I specialize in complex trauma, perimenopausal mental health, dissociation, domestic violence, and eating disorders, helping you move beyond survival into authenticity, intentional living, and radical self-possession.
Making the decision to begin therapy is rarely easy, but it can be a powerful step toward understanding yourself and creating meaningful change. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions who may feel stuck in difficult patterns. Together we identify obstacles that may be getting in the way of your goals and develop practical strategies for moving forward. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strength-based. Incorporating various treatment modalities including ERP, EMDR, and Gottman-informed work, I offer individual therapy to teens, adults, seniors, couples & families.
Making the decision to begin therapy is rarely easy, but it can be a powerful step toward understanding yourself and creating meaningful change. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions who may feel stuck in difficult patterns. Together we identify obstacles that may be getting in the way of your goals and develop practical strategies for moving forward. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strength-based. Incorporating various treatment modalities including ERP, EMDR, and Gottman-informed work, I offer individual therapy to teens, adults, seniors, couples & families.
I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.
I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.
