I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with Individuals, Couples and Families; specializing in Marital/Couple and Family Therapy. I have post graduate training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. I bring a genuine compassion and understanding to the therapeutic process that I believe supports optimal healing and growth. In addition to various relationship challenges and struggles, my clinical focus also includes working with: Separation/ Divorce/ Divorce Reaction within the individual/couple/family, Parenting/Co-parenting Issues, Blended Family Issues, Parent/Child Relationships, Children & Adolescents, Anxiety & Depression, and Self Esteem Issues.

**CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS **I am a licensed psychologist with experience working with adult individuals and couples, providing psychotherapy for a wide range of concerns, such as: mood concerns, women's issues, self-esteem, relationships, career/work stress. I specialize in grief/loss and feel passionate about the challenges inherent in all forms of transition, adjustment to change, and how that impacts a person's evolution. I believe in the power of growth from experiences of pain and struggle as well as the importance of engaging mindfully in becoming the person you seek to be.

The focus of my work is to help people live life based on their values. I use a gentle, honest approach to help my clients to identify their struggles and take steps to move toward the life they want. I help my clients to improve their emotion regulation and communication skills, while empowering them to move in a valued direction. It is my philosophy that although we my not have caused our struggles we are responsible to learn and grow from them.

I believe in a holistic, mind, body, spirit, model of therapy. I am highly trained and skilled to help clients heal from Trauma, Attachment Issues, Relationship Issues, Family of Origin, Self-Esteem, and Grief and Complicated Grief issues, as well as other types of issues. I believe that therapy is based on the relationship with my client and is very important. I provide a warm, safe environment in which my client can fully heal. I can work somatically, using Peter Levine's model of Somatic Experiencing, as well as Gestalt, and other modalities. I look forward to our work together.

*** IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE *** Please send an email for faster communication *** Here at Generations Counseling, I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples & families who are facing various life challenges and are seeking help to navigate them in a healthy way.

STARTING NEW GROUP ON SHAME RESILIENCY CALL 602-525-5783 TO JOIN. What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? Let's get started! I work with individuals and families from birth to 100+! I have literally worked with families from birth to the end of life, focusing on working through those matters or events in life that hold each of us back from our full potential. Isn't it time for your optimal life? Life can be heavy and I will work with you and your family or friends to help you locate and access your inner strength to guide your life's journey.

What do you need to know about me? I have a personal belief that each person is unique and deserves to be treated with respect, listened too, and meant to feel heard and safe. It might help you to know that I am from a multi-cultural, multi-racial, blended family. Growing up in such a family has exposed me and sensitized me to experiences outside our dominant culture. I believe this makes me a more empathetic therapist with the ability to recognize and validate experiences that would not otherwise be my own. I am committed to creating an environment where you can begin to heal, learn, and grow in the direction you want and need.

***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** With every peak comes a valley. Coral Valley Psychological Services can support you through the ups, downs, and in-betweens of life. As a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Taveras will sit with you to listen and truly hear, not just what you say, but also what you may struggle to convey. In a warm and therapeutic environment, grow increasingly comfortable and confident in identifying and understanding your challenges while progressing towards your goals with the support of Dr. Taveras' empathic encouragement and clinical expertise.

Peak Wellness Counseling offers a warm, accepting environment to heal emotional suffering and help create positive behavioral changes. I believe we are compelled to become the best version of ourselves. Everyone has experienced hardship or trauma, and learning to heal enables us to live authentically. Using a strength-based approach, I will travel with you on your journey of self-discovery.

**Same day and next day appointments may be available. Virtual and in office sessions.** As a licensed professional counselor in private practice my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change the difficult situations from your past, we can work together to better understand them and resolve the current challenges in your life. If depression, anxiety, conflict, fear or low self-esteem are holding you back, or if you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you.

BCBS, Aetna, (out of network for other insurance providers) or self pay only. Ages 14 and up. Do you have trauma, thoughts, feelings, or individuals you want to be in peace with? Reach out. I am compassionate, professional, empathetic, and non-judgemental. We will work together to give you a fresh start in life. I am specifically involved in human development, personality theories, complex trauma, psychosexual development, depression, repression, social and emotional struggles.

*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face." I believe that the therapeutic journey can be an important part of helping you understand those experiences. I am passionate for getting to know people and providing support as you navigate through transitions in life. I desire to help individuals build healthy self-esteem, heal from traumatic experiences, and live a purposeful life. Life moves forward quickly and we are served best by finding what works, modifying what doesn't, and incorporating those changes to achieve our goals.

Our life challenges do not stop - even during a pandemic. Acute stress disorder is at an all time high right now due to our rapidly changing environment. Arguments are breaking out over finances, living and working in tight quarters, interruptions with routines, and fear of family members getting sick. Telehealth offers a safe, affordable, and convenient way to process your fears and frustrations related to this new normal. As a stress management coach, trauma therapist, and mediator, I can offer suggestions for coping during this difficult time. I offer telehealth services using Secure Video through Zoom.

You and I are going to engage in a partnership that moves you to outlining, progressing, and obtaining goals. I will assist with intuitive guidance and motivational feedback towards your goals. Call me a Dream Manager. What is that? It's a way to help you realize your desires and create goals based on those desires. As a client, you will participate in sessions around Goals, Accountability and Core Beliefs. Services are choreographed so that you arrive at feeling your Energy, Intuition and Freedom. As a Dream Manager, I will be your mentor, coach and partner in achieving what you desire.

I've found great satisfaction in helping others deal with limited parenting, losses, hurtful relationships, and substance abuse recovery. My career has spanned 35 years with a variety of individuals and settings. I am available for brief initial consultations. My office hours are: Mondays 1:30-7:30 pm Thursdays 1:30-7:30 pm Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We all experience trauma and severe life stressors' that leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. Your crisis may be depression, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, sport performance or something that is so overwhelming you are struggling with life. Often time we hold ourselves in bondage to the choices we have made.I believe some of life's most difficult experiences leads us to our greatest growth. I will give you the tools to move forward from past attachments that seem to keep you stagnate in your life.

SATURDAY AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS. I specialize in Couples Counseling, Dating Coaching, Divorce Mediation and Parent/Teen/Family Relationship, as well as Anxiety Disorders and Life Coaching. My therapy practice measures results for improvement in your life - helping you reach your goals whether they are relational, professional or financial. Let's look at all aspects of your relationship or your life and construct a more successful version to achieve your desired result - A Happier Marriage, A Civil Divorce, Better Communication with your Teen, More Dating Options, Improved Budgeting and Financial Success with your Home or Business, A Healthier Workplace

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS. Your story matters. I aim to provide you with a safe space and the tools to heal and grow. I help children and adults who are dealing with:

LGBTQIA+? Looking for a Gender Therapist? Post/ Transitioning Mormon? For my LGBTQIA+ folks: It can be scary to wonder about and own your personal identity whether that be gender or sexuality. Perhaps you've had questions about your identity your entire life that you've kept in the back of your mind or maybe some article or video just sparked something for you now. It can feel like a daunting task to contemplate coming out. It can feel even more rewarding to live in a way that feels free and happy. I look forward to helping you get to free and happy. I'm always happy to provide HRT and surgery letters per goals.

Life can be difficult and there are so many things that happen to us that are out of our control when things happen externally it affects us in a negative way internally. Sometimes it may not even be our circumstances but our thoughts and negative distortions that have manifested over the years and are causing us extreme distress and an inability to be able to cope with everyday life. When this becomes our reality we often feel powerless to change. I have a passion to walk alongside individuals to offer support and encouragement by creating a safe space where you feel heard and valued.