Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

I offer in-person counseling as well as video counseling via Doxy, a HIPPA compliant service. I believe that the client-therapist relationship is key in helping people address the life challenges that bring them to counseling. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or grief and loss that interferes with building and enjoying meaningful relationships. Perhaps self-esteem is an issue for you. I will share your goal of finding your answers to a thriving, high functioning new beginning.

Is your day filled with stress, food, and guilt? But… Your Dream Life Is… Living in a peaceful and comfortable home… Cultivating satisfying relationships with friends and loved ones… Hiking the red rocks of Sedona… Pursuing your creative passions in a rewarding way… It’s like you’ve been putting off living your life. So much of your time and energy is spent thinking about what to eat, losing weight, and how much you dislike your body. “I’ll start my book later,” you tell yourself. “When I’m thinner, in better shape, and more confident.” But depression sets in, as “later” never seems to come.

You are tired of feeling this way. You are tired of being stuck in this same routine day after day. You have built your life around the things you thought would make you happy, and you still don’t feel good about yourself. You are craving deeper relationships and some sense of purpose. You feel lost and alone, and as the weeks pass, it only seems to be getting worse. You just want to understand who you are and where you belong. I help teens and young adults to feel confident and comfortable building the life they dream of.

You can drastically reduce or eliminate your symptoms of PTSD in as little as one hour WITHOUT talking about what happened to you.

I am currently accepting new clients! My therapy style is warm, accepting, and active. I don't expect you to start therapy knowing exactly what you need - I'm here to help you figure it out! My approach is rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy, but I integrate elements of dialectical-behavioral therapy, relational therapy, and psychodynamic therapy depending on your needs and preferences. I see our work together as a collaboration and I care deeply about your unique goals and strengths. I want to help you carry whatever it is that's weighing on you, and work toward solutions together. I truly look forward to working with you.

As people our day to day life changes. But what happens if we are unable to meet the expectations of change? My goal is to help you set and achieve what you desire in therapy whether it is a safe place or a place to work through difficult issues. I have experience in working with a variety of different situations. All situations are important to those who are experiencing them. I am there for you.

Most of my work involves working with depression, anxiety, trauma, losses, and life adaptations with adolescents and adults. I have a strong experience working cross-culturally and including the family in the therapy if necessary. My approach is Existential-Humanistic with a strong Psychodynamic base. I may use cognitive therapy, and other techniques such as EMDR or IFS when necessary. My purpose is to help patients achieve harmony between emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of your life. Treatment aim at maintaining a careful balance of identifying and addressing problems while also emphasizing existing strengths.

My approach with clients is to remain person-centered and provide a safe place to address mental health needs. I use a trauma-informed approach for many of my clients because I am keenly aware that past events often influence the choices we make today. If you are experiencing traumatic stress, grief, or addiction, the methods I use can help alleviate the stress and anxiety that occur with these issues. My work also includes treating traumatic stress with first responders and military veterans using bi-lateral stimulation techniques found in EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I'm a licensed LPC and LISAC with the AZBBHE.

I am a pre-licensed clinical counseling practicum student at Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness. I hold a Masters in Clinical Psychology and an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology. I have a diverse background in psychedelics, integration, mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and parts work. I am a trained psychedelic-assisted therapist through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute for ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin. I also completed the asynchronous material and exam for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) MDMA Therapy Training Program and I am currently waiting for MAPS to schedule the remainder.

Fear of abandonment, codependency, loneliness, fatigue and grief are core experiences I treat as an attachment-focused therapist. In our time together, we will work on restoring the trust, confidence and sense of self often depleted as a result of relational trauma, ASD and life experiences. I specialize in treating complex and attachment related trauma, as well as autism, from a relational and developmentally based perspective using polyvagal informed modalities such as EMDR and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). I support your feeling connected, empowered and confident so you can rely upon yourself to meet life's challenges.

I work primarily with couples and clients with substance use-related concerns. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental and open space and work collaboratively with my clients in order to identify and work towards treatment goals and assist them in becoming their best selves. I also have experience working with clients with depression and anxiety using a cognitive-behavioral approach. I work from a wellness model, believing that reconnecting with life's subtle joys can go a long way in enhancing other existing modes of treatment. Spiritual awakening and emergence and related concerns are also an area of focus for me.

I believe that everyone has the power to make positive changes in their lives. Whether it be relationship issues, addictions, personal achievement, coping with loss, trauma, depression, or anxiety, I feel I can help guide you through your journey. This is done through the utilization of a variety of counseling techniques and a down to earth, reality based, direct approach to therapy. I attempt to provide a very supportive, safe, and at times, lighthearted environment in which life changes can occur.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults as well as their families. My experience has been working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, suicidal ideation, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, and dysfunctional coping skills including self-harming behaviors. Therapy is tailored to the individual using best practices.

Statement of Values: We believe: The family has a more accurate assessment of the situation than the substance user. There are many underlying factors that prevent a family from doing an intervention. All our clients are good people, some of whom are making unhealthy decisions. All our clients have the ability to change and improve the quality of their lives. We are making a difference in the world. The greatest outcomes occur for both the family and the substance user when recovery happens simultaneously. Listening to and treating others with respect, while having compassion and empathy.

Wouldn’t it be helpful if communication in your relationships created closeness rather than distance? You care deeply about the people in your life but are feeling uncertain how to strengthen those relationships. We are often trying to figure out how to improve our lives as we go, and certainly get frustrated when attempts fall short. This frustration can lead to feeling disconnected and unsure what to do differently.

I’m a Pre-graduate Counseling Intern from Arizona State University under supervision of Dr. Marlena Gonzales-Gabaldon. My work lies on building a strong, trustworthy, and compassionate therapeutic relationship with the people I work with to ensure the best care that fulfills their needs. With experience in anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, I utilize Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Multicultural Psychology as some of my main approaches to counseling. I also incorporate mindfulness and meditation in therapy to assist people in their mental health journey.

If you are looking for a safe and compassionate space where you can be heard, where you can work through and process anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma, where you can develop personal goals and make improvements in your life, let me help you.