Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

Obtaining optimal health lies in a balance of emotional and physical well-being. We can work together to develop tools to achieve your goals. I specialize in evidence based health psychology treatments that address the intersection of mental and physical health, such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, perinatal depression, stress management, women's health, CPAP use, weight management, and coping with chronic medical conditions. I have extensive experience with sleep disorders, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) which is the front line treatment for sleep difficulty, and more effective than medications.

I work with clients beginning or continuing their recovery with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related disorders such as OCD/PTSD. Many of my clients have been struggling for years with their mental health issues and may have been through a variety of therapists. They are looking for new and different ways to approaching their mental health concerns. Fundamentally my clients want to liberate themselves from their struggle with negative thoughts and emotions and move towards what matters in life.

I believe in a strength-based and behavioral approach to helping all individuals see their potential and thrive. I have been practicing in the mental health field since 2010, serving a diverse population of clients and a wide range of mental health issues. My training includes Addiction Treatment, Strengths-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Crisis Prevention/Intervention. I believe wellness is a team effort; I work with each person in a collaborative manner, building confidence in abilities and achieving successful outcomes.

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.

Mike specializes in marriage, family, individual and adolescent counseling. He uses the Gottman Method for couple's therapy, Systems Theory for family therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for adult individuals and adolescents. His Christian background gives him a heartfelt desire to help people heal. Mike's compassion, encouragement and enthusiasm allow him to relate to individuals in a way that helps affect positive change in their lives. Visit Mike's blog to read more about marriage and family counseling.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS... Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel heard, understood and supported in order to make the changes they want in their lives. Everyone deserves to be living the life they want. I provide my clients with a variety of therapeutic techniques and tools necessary to get to the life they envision and want. My goal as a therapist is to help all clients see that they are strong, resilient, and can achieve their goals in order to start living the life they want and deserve. I look forward to working with you during your journey.

My approach and space is a judgement free zone to assist with you healing and feeling your best self. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with a concentration of direct practice with children, youth and families. I also have obtained a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I work with children (3+), teens and families. I specialize in family counseling and parent-child relationship therapy to assist parents with learning how to strengthen the parent-child relationship, as well as provide developmental guidance in order to assist parents in best supporting the emotional needs of their child/teen.

I work with individual adults (18+) managing a variety of issues, including trauma and PTSD, spiritual/existential issues and concerns, creative blocks, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and career/life path development.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental environment to work through life’s challenges. I offer support to individuals, couples, and families by promoting vulnerability, healing and connection. I utilize evidence based approaches that are clinically shown to improve relationships. Through a comprehensive assessment, I seek to understand how personal experiences, family history, culture, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, race, life stage, and relationship patterns influence well being and current challenges.

Making the decision to seek help/enter counseling can be difficult, often with feelings of fear, overwhelm and discouragement. My approach is to first understand what drove the client to reach out for help, and then provide a comfortable space to discuss what they’d like to be different. Working together to identify treatment goals, and an approach, the client gains confidence in the process and hopefulness in a positive outcome. I provide individual, family and couple's therapy and work from a strength-based perspective and to understand the individual(s) in context of their environment, relationships, culture and experiences.

We all need a little assistance from time to time in this complicated world. My client's come to session wanting and needing a variety of modalities and strategies. Our sessions build a relationship of trust and respect so we can eventually dive deep into the root of whatever is causing the upset. Through therapeutic relationships we find the safety to explore, try out new coping strategies and feel supported through the adjustments in life. My adaptable approach allows for flexibility from individual to individual as well as opportunities for growth in-between different types of challenges and adjustments. Thank you for considering

Have you ever looked around the room and thought, “I do not belong here”, “I am not good enough”, or “I do not know how to get through this”? Perhaps these thoughts come up in your work, relationships, parenting, or everyday life situations. Maybe growing up in an immigrant family or being an immigrant yourself, you were pushed to be better, do better, or do more while feeling the weight of your family, culture and society. Sometimes those expectations could even feel conflicting. Despite life lessons and resiliency that shaped your life, you may feel like something is still missing or some of those thoughts continue bothering 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.

I'm a nurse/psychotherapist with over 45 years professional experience working with families, adults, and children. As a therapist I feel prepared to be your emotional advocate, and to assist you with the challenges you are facing. Building trust in the therapeutic relationship in a non-judgmental, respectful environment is essential. I believe every client situation is unique. I combine an eclectic theoretical approach with professional experience in order to assess, set goals, and implement a treatment plan that is specific to your needs.

Life calls us to grow. In times of transition, we may be prompted to change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or beliefs that keep us from peace and joy. Difficult childhood or adult experiences may disrupt our ability to connect well with our emotions and deepest heart's desires, making it challenging to have satisfying, healthy relationships. For 20 years I have been helping individuals and couples to heal old wounds, grow past outworn patterns into greater freedom and heart to heart connections. Are you ready to answer life's call to grow? I offer myself as a trustworthy companion in the next phase of your life's journey.

I am a LCPC in Illinois, a LPC in Arizona, and a certified yoga teacher. I received a Masters of Education in Counseling from DePaul University in June 2015. I specializes in substance abuse, addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, LGBTQIA+, and mindfulness/yoga. I have worked as a counselor in an IOP, serving individuals struggling with substance abuse. I recognize that recovery is a unique journey for each individual, and works with them to develop a unique recovery program. I understand the importance of the therapeutic alliance and strives to provide a safe, non-judgmental space.

My professional passion is to help people achieve an improved quality of life through the use of a person centered humanistic approach. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression and life changes benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). All services are provided in a manner which is gender inclusive. Successful therapy is achieved by developing a strong therapeutic alliance with clients and using a collaborative approach to health and well-being.

Sheila Huff - Therapist with Immediate Availability! Sheila Huff is an amazing Licensed Associate Counselor who has a way with helping clients through the most difficult of life’s stressors. She had experience working with adults. She obtained her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. It is her passion to help others reach their full potential in life through evidence-based treatment. She has a gentle demeanor and clients often feel comfortable opening up to her, which makes for a positive therapeutic experience.