Grief Therapists in Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ

Does life look good on paper but not feel that way on the inside? You may not even know exactly how to describe it. Your relationships don't feel as fulfilling as you wish they did, and sometimes you even blame yourself for feeling the way you do. You have a sense that maybe your past experiences influence the way you feel today, and at times you start to lose hope that you can feel fulfilled in yourself and your life. It might be hard to remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure - you’re ready for some relief and to regain a sense of confidence in yourself and engage meaningfully in relationships.

You are not only good enough, you are BETTER than good enough. I know it may not feel like it at times. The harsh inner critic, the inability to make (or trust yourself to make) decisions, the putting on a brave face when on the inside you just want to scream. The things that keep you stuck are getting in the way of you living the life you deserve. And deep down, you know it’s time for a change. It’s time to treat yourself the way you treat others, with care and compassion. It’s time to find your way out of the vicious cycles that keep you stuck in overwhelm, self-doubt, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.

My personal style is to be straightforward, active and involved when counseling. I am open, while keeping a sense of humor about life and the difficulties we all encounter. I help people heal, grow and find balance in life. My ideal client wants to be in therapy to work in an interactive style to deepen self-understanding, resolve conflicts, heal traumas and turn around dysfunctional patterns. "It's never too late to be who you were meant to be." ---George Eliot

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.

Have you reached a point in life where it seems that something needs to change in order for you to be truly happy? Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it, or perhaps you thought you left it behind years ago. If you are living with depression, anxiety, unsatisfying relationships, addiction, or unresolved grief or trauma - there is hope and there is help. I strive to provide an honest, warm and collaborative environment so that you can feel safe embarking on your journey of self-exploration, healing and growth. This isn't easy work, but I truly believe that it is the most important work we can do for ourselves.

I am accepting new clients. Life gets complicated, relationships get difficult, traumatic experiences make it difficult to manage or cope with our present circumstances, and we get overwhelmed. Through the work of therapy, you can learn to express and experience your emotions, build healthy relationships, heal past trauma, process grief , and create meaning and purpose in life. Therapy helps us develop resiliency and hope - the confident expectation that good will come despite the pain of our current circumstances.

I work with people using a variety of philosophies, but those encompassing humanistic and psychodynamic theories inform most of my thoughts related to psychotherapy. This generally means I am most interested in focusing on emotions, insight, relationships, past experiences, meta-emotion, self-worth, and authenticity. I rely heavily on discussing shame, vulnerability, emotional needs, and creating meaning in life. My work is fairly non-directive, and I will be most focused on helping you find your own authentic path by reflecting and exploring deeper meanings and patterns that arise in our discussions.

Have you been having a difficult time lately? You are not alone in that feeling, and asking for help can be hard.I know-I can be like that at times too. I am willing and able to be part of your village, to walk alongside you as you face your fears within yourself, within your relationships, and within your world, by guiding you on a path to healing and freedom. This path often involves traveling through fear, grief , anger, and shame. Together we will build a strong, compassionate safe space, using empathy, humor, and mutual respect to allow you the freedom to heal on your own terms.

Serenity, Equanimity, Peace of Mind. Are these qualities sorely missing from your life? You are not alone. Most Westerners experience rushed living, lack of acceptance, anxious and depressed mood - what inevitably amounts to suffering. While pain is a universal experience, with practice suffering can become optional. But lack of skill, low motivation, and general haggardness of life prevent many from consistent self-care which can alleviate suffering. If this is your story, The Serenity Center was opened with you in mind. Reducing suffering to manageable levels is an achievable goal - and all you may need is a skillful guide.

Welcome! If you are struggling with relationship stress, depression, anxiety, confusion or trauma counseling may be right for you at this time. Therapy can increase your options and help you move toward (or set) goals that reflect your needs and challenges. Most on this journey of healing need a combination of encouragement and hope balanced with accountability and collaborative direction.

I am an attachment based psychologist. I specialize in traumatic loss , marriage and family, bereavement , Play therapy, Parenting coaching, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, child, adolescents, and adult and relationship therapy. I am a solution-focused, brief therapist. The client sets the goals and we work collaboratively, using the skills and strategies mentioned above to achieve his or her goals. I try to create a warm, caring, safe relationship in which my client can discover his or her answers within. I also write evaluations and do expert, witnessing in wrongful death suits, for those who have lost a loved one

Finding the right therapist is not easy and comes down to having meaningful, fun and memorable conversations with a person you can safely share your complicated healing issues with. You need to trust you won’t be judged, can safely share your vulnerable issues and ultimately get help learning new perspectives to look at your most stubborn problems. I’m here to help you with all of that if you think I’m the right therapist for you. It is your motivation and resilience that improves your life – I only want to help you find the best answers for your healing. My style is interactive and tends to be short-term (7-15 sessions usually.)

Are you experiencing a life transition? You may be grieving the loss of an important person or pet. If you have gone through a traumatic event, you could be questioning everything you have ever believed in life. Perhaps you feel unsupported, lonely, isolated, or anxious. Sometimes life hands us circumstances that feel difficult and unfair. This can be compounded when we are experiencing stress, grief , depression, anxiety, or are going through big life changes. We all need support to grow through what we go through. My role can be to walk your journey with you so you don’t have to walk it alone.

You're here. You’re ready. You may not know how to get there, but you know that something needs to change. You may have heard a podcast, read a book, or saw an Instagram post that REALLY resonated. You may be able to see that some relationships in your life aren’t healthy, or that you don’t have the best boundaries. You may be able to see the negative ways in which your history has impacted your present day. You may have recently experienced a tremendous trauma- maybe a death of someone you loved deeply. Whatever it is, you KNOW that you want to experience life differently, but it’s so dang hard to get there.

As you search for a solution to the problem you are facing, you may feel that you are in the dark. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your eyes in the dark. Together we will seek to identify the problem and help you to stand against it. We will evaluate your unique story and work to rewrite it towards the preferred outcome that you will define. My unique perspective as a counselor with a visual impairment qualifies me to provide a view of the problem that is different than most counselors.

** Book an appointment with me here: https://bit.ly/3Ee0nhO ** I believe everyone has the ability and desire to have an extraordinary life. I see therapy as a healing conversation that provides clients with a safe, non-judgmental place to express their challenges, and helps them to rediscover their strengths, talents and resources. My intention is to create a collaborative partnership to support my clients in finding solutions that are consistent with their values and beliefs. Whatever it is that brings you to counseling, together we can overcome self-doubt and obstacles to create the healthiest version of yourself.

I am currently only accepting clients for online therapy! You are the greatest project you will ever work on. Often times we make ourselves the last priority, but when you take the time to fill your own cup and heal from hurt and trauma, you free yourself up to experience peace. I am passionate about working with individuals & couples and creating a safe space for clients to be transparent and culture an environment for personal growth. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach to therapy including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).