Therapists for Teens in Phoenix, AZ

I am an Licensed Associate Counselor who has worked as a therapist for over 5 years and been in the mental health field for over 10 years. I am dedicated to the care and well-being of my clients and helping them to overcome life's challenges and achieve a positive state of emotional well-being. I believe that therapy starts with a safe environment and being ready to make the changes needed to live a full and happy life.

"In life one will face many obstacles and with strategies to address them the barriers can be overcome." Bridge providers offer counseling services that address a variety of issues. The majority of her work has been with children, adolescents, families and couples. They work in collaboration with clients to identify solutions in order to resolve life hurdles such as divorce, depression, anxiety, school issues, peer problems, parenting, parent-child conflict and work stressors.

My practice is unique. I treat two groups of clients: One is very high functioning - the highly successful professional who wants to improve personal strengths, interpersonal interactions, relationships, and intimacy. The second set are those who have been struggling with a diagnosable mental or physical illness that has not been effectively managed. Both may need various clinical treatments which include therapies such as Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (Couples & Family), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) or trauma oriented skills such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Hypnosis, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Feeling-State Addiction Therapy, Relaxation & Mindfulness.

Sex Addiction, Love Addiction, Partner Betrayal, Trauma & Sex Therapy...these are my specialties and some of my favorite issues to work with. If you feel stuck, confused, or hurt you don't have to keep suffering. My job is to support you and help you understand yourself so you can make the changes you need to have the life you want. I can help you heal from shame, pain, or guilt of addiction, trauma, or betrayal. You will learn what you value, what you want, & together we will find clarity in your relationships from the past to the present so you can be hopeful about your future. I want you to feel empowered and confident...truly.

I have worked with a wide range of clients over the course of my career. Many of my clients want to overcome their anxiety, obsessions, compulsions, and fears. I enjoy finding creative ways to challenge these problems. Together, we can gain further awareness of the problem, explore it, and work toward solutions. Clients that I like to work with tend to be looking for a more value-driven life. They want to overcome their fears by facing the challenge. When the work is done, they can look back at what they have accomplished like looking down from the peak after a long hike.

As a psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and help you find ways to be your best self. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can use them to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By working collaboratively, we will work to adjust behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Clarity makes life a bit simpler! Everyone deserves to heal and thrive. I take a holistic approach and focus on treatment of the whole person. That is, I consider social and mental factors, rather than just the symptoms. My goal is to help you shine in life and find meaning and purpose with a newfound calling.

**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!** Are you struggling with anxiety and/or depression? Or low self-esteem? Has your confidence decreased? Has the ability to cope with life stressors become overwhelming? Is it difficult to communicate or express your emotions? My goal is to help you navigate life's journey and restore your joy, peace, and happiness. Many times we forget that our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Let me help you get mentally fit!

Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.v

Discovering and disclosing your identity can be anxiety provoking. I partner with folks to navigate this journey including LGBTQIA+, Transgender, Faith Transitions, and Ex Mormon communities. 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. Not feeling trans enough? Can't wait to transition? It can feel daunting task to contemplate coming out. It can feel even more rewarding to live in a way that feels free and happy. I can't wait to see you happy and at peace.

Welcome to Born Counseling. Seeking counseling is a big, bold move. Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey to a better life. Here, we celebrate boldness because we know that your past- no matter what it holds- does not have to define your future. You can be yourself, share the hard things, and we will be right there with you, helping to shine a light in your darkest places so you can heal.

Leaving religion and deconstructing your faith is a daunting decision and process. You're likely worried about what your family and friends will say if you tell them that you no longer believe in the theologies and doctrines that are central to your religious experience. You're worried about losing your sense of belonging and community. The grief and loss of friendships, marriages, and family (amongst many things) are very real during the deconstruction process. Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS), coined by Dr. Marlene Winell, has similarities to numerous mental health disorder symptoms including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

My approach in therapy is to respect each individual as a whole person. I believe each person knows himself or herself best. Rather than just treating the symptom(s), I attempt to get to know the person well enough to guide them into insights of the CAUSES of their problems. My ultimate goal is to help each individual achieve the healthiest level of well-being and highest developmental level of functioning. Whenever appropriate, I work with multiple members of the same family in order to strengthen the family and/or marriage.

With over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, Cynthia A. Criss, LPC, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, founded a private practice, Open Hearts, Open Minds Counseling Services specializing in the treatment of addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and intimacy disorders. Treatment of intimacy disorders may include a focus on sexual compulsivity, infidelity and relational trauma. Cynthia helps persons to create healthy and intimate relationships. She provides individual, group, couples and family therapy in the treatment of addiction (sexual compulsive behavior, drugs, alcohol), depression, anxiety, and trauma.

As an autistic person herself, Melissa is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and operates from a neuroaffirmative lens. Melissa prioritizes collaboration in the therapeutic process, believing that each person is the expert of their life–every person is different, with a unique set of lived experiences, identities, and perspectives, so she believes that treatment should be unique to each person, too. Treatment involves community and self-advocacy, incorporating intersectional cultural identities, supporting clients’ personal treatment goals, fostering self-compassion, and building community support.

I am a compassionate and empathetic person, and my goal as your therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental setting while you embark on your gender journey. My therapeutic approaches include motivational interviewing, EMDR, solution-focused interventions, and person-centered engagement. Shortly after receiving my bachelor’s degree, I moved to Arizona and began my journey to discover my authentic self. In 2009, I made the courageous steps to live authentically as a transgender man and medically transition. Therefore, I bring a wealth of knowledge regarding resources to therapy.

My experience spans more than 20 years, working predominantly in independent private schools, meeting with individuals, developing and implementing social-emotional learning curricula, collaborating with various psychologists and psychiatrists to support students, creating parent presentations on child development, social dynamics, parent-child communication, and running leadership, social, and divorce groups. I use humor and improv to lower defenses, teach social cues, practice interpersonal skills, and approach difficult topics in a playful yet direct way. I support your healing process in creative and fun ways.

Pathway to Peace Psychotherapy, PLLC has DAYS, EVENING and WEEKEND appointments available both in office and telehealth! My experience includes working with veterans, first responders, adults and teens to work through trauma, depression, anxiety, help develop coping skills, resiliency, and balance in their lives. I use evidence-based CBT, DBT, IFS and and other techniques which accelerate the brain's response to learning how to change negative beliefs to positive beliefs.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards embracing your true self and crafting a life that you truly adore? Then I'm here to help! I'm Mia, a dedicated counseling intern with a unique specialization in strength-based therapy, attachment styles, and the art of cultivating self-love. I understand that the journey to creating a life you love begins with cultivating a deep and unshakable love for yourself. Within our personalized sessions, I will gently guide you toward recognizing your worth, quieting self-doubt, and nurturing a profound sense of self-acceptance.