Psychodynamic Therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ
Porn addiction can slowly wear down trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate while the other feels stuck in a loop of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. With time, this often turns into growing distance or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What may start as normal screen time or social media can slide into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is hard to control, even for men disciplined in every other area of life.
Porn addiction can slowly wear down trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate while the other feels stuck in a loop of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. With time, this often turns into growing distance or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What may start as normal screen time or social media can slide into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is hard to control, even for men disciplined in every other area of life.
My work is child-centered and grounded in attachment and psychodynamic theory, helping uncover the deeper needs behind behavior.
I work with parents of young children (ages 0–5) who want help understanding their child’s emotions, behavior, and developmental needs. Parents often reach out when their child is struggling with anxiety, big feelings, social challenges, trauma, grief, or major transitions. Others simply want support navigating early childhood. Together we slow down and make sense of what your child may be communicating through behavior, helping you recognize their strengths and your own so your relationship feels more connected and confident.
My work is child-centered and grounded in attachment and psychodynamic theory, helping uncover the deeper needs behind behavior.
I work with parents of young children (ages 0–5) who want help understanding their child’s emotions, behavior, and developmental needs. Parents often reach out when their child is struggling with anxiety, big feelings, social challenges, trauma, grief, or major transitions. Others simply want support navigating early childhood. Together we slow down and make sense of what your child may be communicating through behavior, helping you recognize their strengths and your own so your relationship feels more connected and confident.
As a psychologist I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling, long term in depth psychotherapy as well as marriage and relationship counseling. I know what anxiety and depression feel like. I know how difficult relationships can be. I know the pain you feel when you have been betrayed, especially when there has been an affair. I also know how emotionally difficult and alone people feel when going through a divorce. With any situation I will help you gain greater clarity as to what steps to take next. For those interested in wanting to forgive, I can help you learn how to forgive and support spiritual journeys.
As a psychologist I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling, long term in depth psychotherapy as well as marriage and relationship counseling. I know what anxiety and depression feel like. I know how difficult relationships can be. I know the pain you feel when you have been betrayed, especially when there has been an affair. I also know how emotionally difficult and alone people feel when going through a divorce. With any situation I will help you gain greater clarity as to what steps to take next. For those interested in wanting to forgive, I can help you learn how to forgive and support spiritual journeys.
Life Works AZ, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LPC, CAGS
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I work with CHILDREN,TEENS, FAMILIES, ADULTS to create change in these areas: depression, anxiety, unhealthy- behaviors, self-esteem, ,anger, motivation in school, and more. I am passionate about my work. I love working with: adults, adolescents, couples,and families .I am able to connect with tots to teens to adults. Kids quickly feel safe and comfortable and parents feel encouraged with great results. I work with ADULTS: to effectively alleviate depressive and anxious moods, and learn to cope with grief, loss, and difficult and painful life situations. I work teaching skills to manage stress, create health and happiness in your life.
I work with CHILDREN,TEENS, FAMILIES, ADULTS to create change in these areas: depression, anxiety, unhealthy- behaviors, self-esteem, ,anger, motivation in school, and more. I am passionate about my work. I love working with: adults, adolescents, couples,and families .I am able to connect with tots to teens to adults. Kids quickly feel safe and comfortable and parents feel encouraged with great results. I work with ADULTS: to effectively alleviate depressive and anxious moods, and learn to cope with grief, loss, and difficult and painful life situations. I work teaching skills to manage stress, create health and happiness in your life.
I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client, including trauma-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based work, psychodynamic therapy, relapse prevention, and emotionally focused couples therapy.
Is your life falling apart? Let me help you make it fall together. Available in Tennessee and Arizona, I help adults and couples struggling with sex addiction, pornography addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, and trauma. Many clients feel trapped in secrecy, shame, betrayal, or relationship crisis. You do not have to face it alone.
I provide direct, compassionate therapy focused on uncovering the roots of addictive patterns, healing trauma, rebuilding trust, and creating lasting change. I work with individuals and couples dealing with intimacy issues, betrayal wounds, childhood trauma, and emotional disconnection.
I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client, including trauma-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based work, psychodynamic therapy, relapse prevention, and emotionally focused couples therapy.
Is your life falling apart? Let me help you make it fall together. Available in Tennessee and Arizona, I help adults and couples struggling with sex addiction, pornography addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, and trauma. Many clients feel trapped in secrecy, shame, betrayal, or relationship crisis. You do not have to face it alone.
I provide direct, compassionate therapy focused on uncovering the roots of addictive patterns, healing trauma, rebuilding trust, and creating lasting change. I work with individuals and couples dealing with intimacy issues, betrayal wounds, childhood trauma, and emotional disconnection.
I integrate psychodynamic therapy, ACT, the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness practices to support deeper self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and meaningful, lasting change.
Life has been lifing. And if you're honest, it probably has been for a long time. Maybe you've always been the responsible one, the one people rely on, the one who keeps going, figures it out, and carries more than your share. But lately, you're more tired than usual, the anxiety is louder, and the burnout feels heavier. Somewhere along the way, you lost touch with yourself while taking care of everyone and everything else, and you're finally ready for a change. If this resonates, you're in the right place.
I integrate psychodynamic therapy, ACT, the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness practices to support deeper self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and meaningful, lasting change.
Life has been lifing. And if you're honest, it probably has been for a long time. Maybe you've always been the responsible one, the one people rely on, the one who keeps going, figures it out, and carries more than your share. But lately, you're more tired than usual, the anxiety is louder, and the burnout feels heavier. Somewhere along the way, you lost touch with yourself while taking care of everyone and everything else, and you're finally ready for a change. If this resonates, you're in the right place.
You are excellent at taking care of everything and everyone else, but managing your inner world has become an exhausting chore. Maybe you are living with the quiet echo of past trauma, carrying heavy grief, or constantly fighting a harsh inner critic that never takes a day off. On the outside, life looks stable, but underneath, you feel disconnected, on edge, and deeply tired of just surviving. You want to feel grounded, secure in your own skin, and free from the weight of old patterns. If you are ready to stop managing your pain and start truly healing, you are in the right place.
You are excellent at taking care of everything and everyone else, but managing your inner world has become an exhausting chore. Maybe you are living with the quiet echo of past trauma, carrying heavy grief, or constantly fighting a harsh inner critic that never takes a day off. On the outside, life looks stable, but underneath, you feel disconnected, on edge, and deeply tired of just surviving. You want to feel grounded, secure in your own skin, and free from the weight of old patterns. If you are ready to stop managing your pain and start truly healing, you are in the right place.
I provide Psychodynamic therapy, with my additional passion and focus on trauma therapy.
I am seasoned Licensed Counselor with experience in individual and group therapy, working with clients within the Birth-5, Child & Family, Adolescent, Adult, & Senior populations. I understand and value that each client I meet with has their own story, culture, traditions and background, so our work together will be tailored to fit your or your family's needs. I have spent many years working hard to make a difference within our community's mental health, so I thank you for taking the time to explore what I have to offer and I hope to hear from you so that we may make your personalized experience a special and successful one.
I provide Psychodynamic therapy, with my additional passion and focus on trauma therapy.
I am seasoned Licensed Counselor with experience in individual and group therapy, working with clients within the Birth-5, Child & Family, Adolescent, Adult, & Senior populations. I understand and value that each client I meet with has their own story, culture, traditions and background, so our work together will be tailored to fit your or your family's needs. I have spent many years working hard to make a difference within our community's mental health, so I thank you for taking the time to explore what I have to offer and I hope to hear from you so that we may make your personalized experience a special and successful one.
Melissa Thornburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there. I'm grateful you found me. You may be hitting bottom with behaviors that no longer serve you relationally, financially or emotionally or have been deeply impacted by someone who is acting out compulsively. As a person in long term recovery for over two decades, I've received support from some very special Therapists and am grateful to support others in the way that's helped me make sense of and improve my life; work that feeds my soul and shines the light on those dark places so many of us are challenged to step into alone. Together, we can explore, process and create healthy meaning and change for you.
Hi there. I'm grateful you found me. You may be hitting bottom with behaviors that no longer serve you relationally, financially or emotionally or have been deeply impacted by someone who is acting out compulsively. As a person in long term recovery for over two decades, I've received support from some very special Therapists and am grateful to support others in the way that's helped me make sense of and improve my life; work that feeds my soul and shines the light on those dark places so many of us are challenged to step into alone. Together, we can explore, process and create healthy meaning and change for you.
I’m Caitlyn, a therapist called to the helping profession. I create a grounded, safe space where clients can explore challenges with honesty and compassion. I work best with those ready to lean into growth and move through discomfort with intention. Using a polyvagal, nervous-system–informed approach, we’ll build resilience, restore regulation, and create meaningful change. You are the expert on your life—I’m your guide back to clarity and peace.
I’m Caitlyn, a therapist called to the helping profession. I create a grounded, safe space where clients can explore challenges with honesty and compassion. I work best with those ready to lean into growth and move through discomfort with intention. Using a polyvagal, nervous-system–informed approach, we’ll build resilience, restore regulation, and create meaningful change. You are the expert on your life—I’m your guide back to clarity and peace.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in traumatic loss, bereavement, adult relationship therapy and fertility issues. My practice focus is on individuals, couples and families dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, frustration around grief or loss. Whether resulting from relationship issues or infertility.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in traumatic loss, bereavement, adult relationship therapy and fertility issues. My practice focus is on individuals, couples and families dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, frustration around grief or loss. Whether resulting from relationship issues or infertility.
You may feel stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. Maybe you keep having the same conflicts in relationships, reacting more strongly than you want, or feeling disconnected even when life looks fine on the outside. Many people carry unresolved trauma, shame, or relational wounds that continue to shape how they think, feel, and connect with others. My clients want deeper understanding of themselves, healthier relationships, and the ability to feel calm, grounded, and emotionally free rather than controlled by the past.
You may feel stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. Maybe you keep having the same conflicts in relationships, reacting more strongly than you want, or feeling disconnected even when life looks fine on the outside. Many people carry unresolved trauma, shame, or relational wounds that continue to shape how they think, feel, and connect with others. My clients want deeper understanding of themselves, healthier relationships, and the ability to feel calm, grounded, and emotionally free rather than controlled by the past.
Many of the people I work with appear successful and resilient on the outside but struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, shame, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Others find themselves repeating patterns in relationships, work, or recovery despite wanting change. Together, we explore how past experiences, attachment patterns, and survival strategies may be shaping the present. Through a compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach, I help clients build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a stronger connection to what matters most.
Many of the people I work with appear successful and resilient on the outside but struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, shame, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Others find themselves repeating patterns in relationships, work, or recovery despite wanting change. Together, we explore how past experiences, attachment patterns, and survival strategies may be shaping the present. Through a compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach, I help clients build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a stronger connection to what matters most.
These include CBT to reshape unhelpful thought patterns, Motivational Interviewing to build change readiness, Psychodynamic and Person-Centered therapy for deeper self-understanding, EMDR for trauma processing, Family Systems to address relational dynamics, and coaching for goal-focused growth.
I am a seasoned clinical mental health counselor with over a decade of distinguished experience in behavioral health, psychotherapy, and clinical program development. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and founder of Gaitor Counseling LLC, I have built a remarkable career characterized by compassionate client care, strategic leadership, and a steadfast commitment to improving mental health outcomes for diverse populations.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone! The pain you're feeling—whether trauma, addiction, or overwhelming stress—is real. You've been strong for so long, but you don't have to do this alone anymore.
These include CBT to reshape unhelpful thought patterns, Motivational Interviewing to build change readiness, Psychodynamic and Person-Centered therapy for deeper self-understanding, EMDR for trauma processing, Family Systems to address relational dynamics, and coaching for goal-focused growth.
I am a seasoned clinical mental health counselor with over a decade of distinguished experience in behavioral health, psychotherapy, and clinical program development. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and founder of Gaitor Counseling LLC, I have built a remarkable career characterized by compassionate client care, strategic leadership, and a steadfast commitment to improving mental health outcomes for diverse populations.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone! The pain you're feeling—whether trauma, addiction, or overwhelming stress—is real. You've been strong for so long, but you don't have to do this alone anymore.
Do you feel alone? Or shame more than serenity and self-esteem? This can be due to being depressed, loss of someone dear to you, experiencing trauma, an accident, or recovering from cancer. Perhaps your hope and purpose in life is gone or in question. Or your sense of meaning in life uncertain. I will walk along with you as you walk a path to healing and hope as you process this and grow to feel more confident, less depressed or anxious, and life makes sense again. Life can present many difficulties. Together we can find the answer for you.
Do you feel alone? Or shame more than serenity and self-esteem? This can be due to being depressed, loss of someone dear to you, experiencing trauma, an accident, or recovering from cancer. Perhaps your hope and purpose in life is gone or in question. Or your sense of meaning in life uncertain. I will walk along with you as you walk a path to healing and hope as you process this and grow to feel more confident, less depressed or anxious, and life makes sense again. Life can present many difficulties. Together we can find the answer for you.
For adults, I provide: comprehensive neurocognitive assessments, capacity evaluations (finances, medical decisions, consent to treatment, living independently), pre-surgery evaluations (neuromodulation, bariatric, amputation), Fitness for Duty evaluations, ADHD, Autism, and psychological evaluations. For children over 6, I provide ADHD, Autism, intellectual functioning, and psychological assessments. I also provide psychotherapy for adults and couples.
For adults, I provide: comprehensive neurocognitive assessments, capacity evaluations (finances, medical decisions, consent to treatment, living independently), pre-surgery evaluations (neuromodulation, bariatric, amputation), Fitness for Duty evaluations, ADHD, Autism, and psychological evaluations. For children over 6, I provide ADHD, Autism, intellectual functioning, and psychological assessments. I also provide psychotherapy for adults and couples.
Life can be hard and that is part of the reality that comes with being human. But sometimes even our best effort to move past difficulty falls short. And when our stories do not get listened to or honored, it can create a deep sense of aloneness. Therapy is a relationship where we collaborate to listen to you, the client, in order to find solutions within the particularity of your own story. Whether you are dealing with the difficulties of family or other relationships, the demands of work and school, or struggling with personal or faith issues, counseling can be a powerful way to get back on your feet.
Life can be hard and that is part of the reality that comes with being human. But sometimes even our best effort to move past difficulty falls short. And when our stories do not get listened to or honored, it can create a deep sense of aloneness. Therapy is a relationship where we collaborate to listen to you, the client, in order to find solutions within the particularity of your own story. Whether you are dealing with the difficulties of family or other relationships, the demands of work and school, or struggling with personal or faith issues, counseling can be a powerful way to get back on your feet.
Dr. Keller is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology with special interest in counseling and psychotherapy with adults, children, teenagers, couples, and families. He also provides consultation to organizations. Dr. Keller completed his undergraduate training at Temple University, his masters from Columbia University. His Doctorate is from Rutgers University. His internship was at the Rutgers Counseling Center. He is on the Staff of Scottsdale Healthcare, John C. Lincoln, and Paradise Valley Hospital. Dr. Keller was awarded Diplomates from the American Academy of Counseling and Psychotherapy, The American Academy of Behavioral Medicine, and the American Board of Sexology.
Dr. Keller is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology with special interest in counseling and psychotherapy with adults, children, teenagers, couples, and families. He also provides consultation to organizations. Dr. Keller completed his undergraduate training at Temple University, his masters from Columbia University. His Doctorate is from Rutgers University. His internship was at the Rutgers Counseling Center. He is on the Staff of Scottsdale Healthcare, John C. Lincoln, and Paradise Valley Hospital. Dr. Keller was awarded Diplomates from the American Academy of Counseling and Psychotherapy, The American Academy of Behavioral Medicine, and the American Board of Sexology.
In my compassionate psychodynamic approach, I honor the importance of your unique cultural context and developmental upbringing, and how the many intersections between family, culture and identity interact.
What does thriving mean to you? Each of us are on a journey toward thriving. Sometimes we get interrupted along the way by anxiety, fear, rejection, anger, sadness, and resentment. When we feel uncertain or stuck we might experience disconnection, lack of purpose, and loss of meaning. In such times, therapy offers a safe place to be heard, a trusted person to unpack our stories with, and a method for traveling through the layers of life’s ups and downs. I believe strongly that this present moment is an avenue for creating growth and change, that’s why I deeply value the transformative potential of therapy.
In my compassionate psychodynamic approach, I honor the importance of your unique cultural context and developmental upbringing, and how the many intersections between family, culture and identity interact.
What does thriving mean to you? Each of us are on a journey toward thriving. Sometimes we get interrupted along the way by anxiety, fear, rejection, anger, sadness, and resentment. When we feel uncertain or stuck we might experience disconnection, lack of purpose, and loss of meaning. In such times, therapy offers a safe place to be heard, a trusted person to unpack our stories with, and a method for traveling through the layers of life’s ups and downs. I believe strongly that this present moment is an avenue for creating growth and change, that’s why I deeply value the transformative potential of therapy.
The types of therapy I use help folks first understand the underlying reasons they are struggling (existential, CBT, psychodynamic), process those things in a healthy way (brainspotting, animal assisted, nature, art, somatic, Internal Family Systems), and then build up skills that support the relationships they want (Gottman Method, CBT).
I am a couples/relationship specialist with special training in OCD, addiction, and trauma.
Relationships are hard; whether it’s anxiety tightening it's grip, trauma diverting us from the here and now, harmful communication patterns eroding trust, explosive fights, or slowly drifting apart, we all need support in building and maintaining the relationships we want.
Here’s my approach; start by understanding the ‘what.’ What emotions/symptoms are you experiencing?
Then connect the ‘what’ to the ‘why.’ Why are you feeling this way? Why is the past so impactful?
The types of therapy I use help folks first understand the underlying reasons they are struggling (existential, CBT, psychodynamic), process those things in a healthy way (brainspotting, animal assisted, nature, art, somatic, Internal Family Systems), and then build up skills that support the relationships they want (Gottman Method, CBT).
I am a couples/relationship specialist with special training in OCD, addiction, and trauma.
Relationships are hard; whether it’s anxiety tightening it's grip, trauma diverting us from the here and now, harmful communication patterns eroding trust, explosive fights, or slowly drifting apart, we all need support in building and maintaining the relationships we want.
Here’s my approach; start by understanding the ‘what.’ What emotions/symptoms are you experiencing?
Then connect the ‘what’ to the ‘why.’ Why are you feeling this way? Why is the past so impactful?
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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.