Therapists in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ

Effective therapy begins with listening well. Tara’s sessions open spaces for clients to express and claim their own knowledge and experiences through a holistic (whole person) approach. Ready to meet each individual and their situation, Tara presents optimism, authenticity, and sincerity to mold trustful partnerships with clients on their own pathway of change and progress. She draws from a variety of methods to meet client’s needs in tandem with mindfulness of social systems and changes taking place within the individual and family dynamic.

Mitzy uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to help her clients reach their therapeutic goals including cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, solution-focused methods, and mindfulness. Her approach to therapy is rooted in attachment theory which considers all aspects of a person's life and family dynamics into the picture as she treats a wide range of relational issues.

Sometimes we just need someone who is not involved with our situation with to listen and provide us with an unbiased professional opinion. We may need some extra help making a difficult decision or may need to learn new strategies to manage a mental health or substance abuse condition of either ourselves or that of a loved one. My goal is to provide you with a professional and trusting environment to address your issues. You may believe that your problems are too shameful to talk about and that you are hopeless. There is hope. EMDR trained. Exclusively online.

Life's journey can lead us through unexpected and challenging terrains, leaving scars that can be difficult to heal. If you're carrying the weight of past traumas, know that there's hope for healing, and I'm here to offer you a guiding hand on this path to recovery. The burden of unresolved trauma can impact every aspect of your life. If you're looking for healing from heavy relationships, past experiences, and wanting to feel confident in the decisions you're making - you can certainly achieve that.

We can never make peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves...Dalai Lama. Is it time to begin making peace with yourself?

It’s time to step into a life of wholeness. Whether the past keeps you from moving forward or the thought of the future makes you fearful, you can begin to heal and grow as you resolve the effects of challenges that have kept you from living a fulfilling life. I specialize in promoting healing in the counseling process through addressing the whole person, spirit, mind, and body. Behavioral patterns and negative beliefs and perceptions may be preventing you from experiencing a life with hope and meaning.

Do you want to get at the root of your stress, triggers, anxiety, or depression? Do you want to learn how to be kind to yourself? Do you want you, or your kids, to be able to notice and cope with their emotions? I will help you investigate why that behavior is being triggered in you. I'll help you process the root of that behavior. You'll learn to notice your stress, anxiety, or depression in the moment and to be kind with yourself rather than judgemental. My previous clients have gotten rid of social anxiety, have improved their relationships, have developed new ways to cope, and are living more empowered lives!

Quality: Phoenix Wellness Center is committed to providing quality counseling. Our counselors treat most mental health concerns using effective, evidence based treatments. Our counselors specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, divorce, and adjustment concerns. Additionally, we treat individuals, families, couples, children and adults. We work collaboratively as a team to provide you and your family with comprehensive treatment.

Hi there! Welcome! I am a licensed associate counselor & am so glad you are here. Have you not been feeling your best? Do you want to live the amazing life you deserve? Call me today & let's chat about how I may help. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with a variety of challenges such as stress, depression, anger, & anxiety. I also work with couples who are experiencing relationship challenges. I welcome ALL faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds. I can also provide Biblically based counseling upon request. I provide counseling via telemedicine & in-person for adults ages 18+.

You sit on your bed – heart pounding, face flushed, muscles tensed – still seething after the fight you just had with your partner. “This is it,” you tell yourself. “I can’t take anymore.” The arguments are becoming more frequent and hostile by the day. You remember when you loved being together. You used to look on with pity and bemusement at those married couples who always seemed to be in a state of continual conflict. But now you’re one of those couples. It’s painful and embarrassing to realize how fractured this once seemingly-unbreakable bond has become. You know that something has to change, but you just do not know how.

***NOW OFFERING ONLINE COUNSELING***Do you ever feel stuck? Stuck in your relationships or stuck in your thoughts. You feel like no matter what I’ll never be good enough. You feel alone, frustrated and not understood. Do you wish you had a “start over” button? You struggle with the “should” and “if only” this or that would have happened. Do you feel disconnected from the people that you care about? Have you started using substances or behaviors in unhealthy ways to cope with things that have just not gone according to plan? Do you ever think about the future and feel hopeless not hopeful.

There is a special place in my heart for a traumatized child. Traumatic events in childhood have a devastating impact on the child and family. Children need empathic, understanding, knowledgeable adults to come along side to guide and comfort the child through the journey of recovery. I provide caregivers education to support the child while providing practical techniques rewarding for both child and family. I provide play therapy, sand tray, Theraplay (R), and PCIT. I use these with EMDR and CBT to help children process their loss, trauma, reduce behaviors and impulsivity, enhance attachment, build communication and self esteem.

Is your child slipping academically? Do you find yourself frustrated completing homework with them? Are you constantly arguing with your child or teenager about going to school? Do you witness your child having similar difficulties you did as a child? There are many potential roots to these issues. For example, your child may have a hidden learning disability. He or she may have difficulty concentrating despite appearing to be paying attention. School may be a source of anxiety. Through evaluations, we can work together as a team to determine your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses.

You are worn out and tired of the drama, big behaviors, fighting and discord in your relationships. Is there something big about who you are or who they are that might be affecting your relationship? You have self- doubt and think you must be the problem. You keep telling yourself you won’t let it happen again, but nothing seems to change? You feel tired, depressed, and even angry that you are not enjoying deep, personal rewarding relationships with a spouse, parents, your children or a significant other in your life. You want a change, you want to find healthy rewarding ways to get your needs met in a relationship.

I have been working with children, young adults, and families for the past 20 years. I began my work in Early Childhood Development and worked with children birth-12 years old and later focused my work to include adolescents and the needs of this unique age group. I specialize in family therapy, grief, anger management, ADHD, social skill difficulties, spectrum disorders, anxiety difficulties, and early childhood traumas including, sexual abuse and child abuse. I also hold a certification in DBT. Please contact me and we can discuss how I can be helpful in treating your child or your family.

I understand feeling overwhelmed, grief, loss, isolation, indecisiveness, burnout, and not exactly knowing how to resolve the present issue. Therefore, I invite you to share your concerns with someone who can help you recognize your needs down to the root. My hope is to utilize my experience and knowledge in mental health to support individuals to have a well-balanced healthy life- mind-body, and soul. My experience comes from overall 17 years in the adult behavioral health field (inpatient & outpatient facilities) and 5 years in school settings in Arizona serving those in need with support and resources.

My goal is always to learn your wellness goals and help you reach them on your terms. I take the guess work out of treatment and give the power back to my clients. Change can be a challenge, but I will be there with you every step of the way.

You feel like you need to be perfect and have your shit together but deep down, your inner critic has taken control of your life. You feel shame and are criticized as soon as you start to show your authentic self. You feel disconnected from the person you truly are. You may be a new parent feeling like you’ve lost yourself during this time that was supposed to be amazing but actually feels overwhelming. You may be an LGBTQIAP+ person who is grappling with embracing your authentic self and living out your true identity. Or you might be a young adult trying to figure out the next step in life and where you belong in the world.

I am the founder of Blue Bird Counseling, a trauma resolution private practice. It is my mission to stand beside my clients as we work together to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma and cultivate a deep and meaningful life, one step at a time. I will meet you where you are in your healing journey, we may simply work on waking up with less fear and dread, and move toward a zest and excitement for the day ahead.