Parenting Therapists in Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ

Growing up in today’s world isn’t easy! As a parent you want to ensure your 'GenZ'er has the emotional support they need to thrive in life. Imagine your child or teen with an improved sense of self-awareness and confidence in themselves. I provide a safe space to explore and manage their emotions and thoughts so they can develop a better sense of self. Our mission at Therapyology is to empower the next generation to lead a more valued life! It takes a village, am I right? I practice with a team approach working together with parents/doctors/teachers/school counselors to ensure each individual and family receives the best care.

When something feels like it's not working, one of hardest steps is often realizing just that. Challenging times may ask you to step out of your comfort zone which can feel uncomfortable, unsettling, or even scary. My therapeutic approach is one of compassion, collaboration, and non-judgement. I want to foster an environment where you feel safe to honor your true, authentic self while facing whatever is challenging you at this time. Despite incredibly challenging situations, many have been able to uncover their resiliencies and learn new ways to rebuild their lives and relationships.

Life has many unexpected ups and downs. Dealing with life changes can be difficult, especially when you have experienced trauma and abuse. You are not alone. Therapy allows you to find the right coping skills to deal with personal and relationship issues, and I am committed to help you acquire those tools in a caring, nonjudgmental, and compassionate setting. My experience is extensive working in different settings with many populations with diverse backgrounds, utilizing culturally appropriate treatment models. I use multiple evidence-based treatments depending on my clients' unique needs.

I am accepting clients to my wait list at this time. I work collaboratively with you to help you achieve greater happiness and determine your therapy goals. I am a trained trauma therapist and an EMDR practitioner. My preferred modality is EMDR and mindfulness based approaches. However, I am able to utilize a wide variety of therapies to tailor a good fit for you. As a trauma informed therapist I believe in a holistic approach to healing. I believe in the unique power of each individual to achieve positive change and overcome challenges.

****NOW TAKING NEW CLIENTS**** Julie Skakoon is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Julie provides forensically informed treatment of childhood trauma and child maltreatment. Her specialties include play therapy, divorce / co- parent counseling, child forensic interviews, interventions for divorcing families (court-ordered and private), play therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

I have been especially helpful to people experiencing the following challenges: relationship difficulties including couple, family and work issues, grief/loss, parenting , teen and young adult issues. Each person/couple is viewed from a place of deep respect for their history, struggles and victories. My style is individualized, collaborative and designed to access the wisdom and strength within every person. Couples have felt that therapy helped them reestablish their emotional connection. My specialty is determining the core issues underneath conflict within any relationship including with self. I will serve as clinician, teacher, guide and encourager as you experience growth/healing.

The "language of children is play." I use expressive therapies like play,drama,sand,and art to help children process their problems and find answers. When a child plays out a solution to a problem he/she has the unique ability to actually experience success in the moment. I have taken extensive training to learn how to help children play out their problems. I am one of a very few Registered Play Therapist Supervisors in the state of Arizona.

Hi, I'm Lauren Shavers, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide a caring and safe environment for children, teens, adults and families who may be experiencing difficulties such as life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional/behavioral dysregulation, and relational issues.

Does your home life feel chaotic? Do your children drain your energy and dominate your thoughts? Has their behavior become too much and too disruptive? Maybe their behavior has begun to affect your marriage, friendships, or their school. If you are feeling frustrated, exhausted, anxious or depressed, and nothing you try seems to be working, then you are in the right place. I work with parents, children (5 and older), and families to strengthen their relationships, equip them to deal with changes, and bring peace into the home again.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working within the family dynamic. My passion is helping families through transitions, relational issues, parenting and marital/couple conflict. I also work with clients on an individual basis who are struggling in their personal lives with problems such as anxiety and depression. My experience includes working with teenagers, young adults, adults and the wise.

Do you struggle with wanting to change but don't know where to start or what to do? Life throws many challenges at us and it can be hard to cope with them. You may be holding on to old wounds that have traumatized you. Your family might argue a lot and wish they could just talk to each other. You may be a parent of a neurodiverse child in need of guidance. Or maybe you see the world differently than other people and don't really fit in. Whatever it is that brought you here, you deserve to be happy and in control of your life.

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.

The one common factor among all human beings is our need for love and connection. We thrive when our relationships are positive and suffer when we are not connecting with our loved ones and it impacts us emotionally and physically. Often times physical pain and illness are result of psychological pain. Unhealthy relationships can lead to anxiety, depression, anger, co-dependency, and addiction that are symptoms and not the root of the problem. I help people with identifying root of the problem so they can make adjustments in thinking, feeling, and behaving and become free of symptoms.

Like most human beings, you are doing your best trying to deal with the cards life dealt you. You are motivated and want to improve the quality of your life; only life hasn’t always provided you with the answers. If you are like most people, you have put in a lot of effort and often ended up disappointed in those ‘proven’ methods. However, your life and your brain are unique. Just like you can’t debate whether a hammer or screwdriver is ‘better’, there is no ‘best’ psychological method.

**ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE** Sometimes life is just hard. Whether it is situational, relational, behavioral, or emotional, at times life can be plain stressful and overwhelming. My goal is to help you sort through the chaos and provide you with the tools and resources needed to create long-lasting changes. I specialize in working with adults and children/teens in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief/loss, life transitions, and personal improvement. I also specialize in working with families, couples, & parent -child relationships in order to improve communication and overall relational functioning.