Anger Management Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad or anxious about what is going on in life? Stressors in life and life's uncertainty may cause excessive worry and sadness that disrupts abilities to manage emotions and daily functioning. Kyra understands that challenges in life can happen before you have an opportunity to learn the needed coping skills.

I believe everyone can benefit from talking with someone who understands what they are going through when life gets challenging. One that deeply values being present and empathic, yet also offers practical tools known to help empower you to take back your life. I’ve spent over a decade working with individuals that have struggled with depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma, implementing best practices such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

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.

My name is Linda Wiskerchen. I am a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist supervisor with 20+ years experience and passion working in the mental health field. I specialize in the treatment of families and young children who are struggling at home, in school, and in the community, with individual and family counseling.

If you are looking for a safe and compassionate space where you can be heard, where you can work through and process anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma, where you can develop personal goals and make improvements in your life, let me help you.

Do you ever struggle with the feeling of being empty? Or maybe you feel disconnected from your emotions? Or you've hit the proverbial wall and experiencing nothing but numbness? Perhaps you feel too much, and it is impact your relationship with others. I am here to support you by providing that sounding board we all need sometimes. We will work together to help identify and manage overwhelming emotions that maybe we have tried to block out or run away from. We will figure out solutions to overcome these challenges that life has given you.

Have you ever felt like you wanted more out of life, but you weren’t sure where to start? You find yourself engaging in familiar and ineffective patterns, but aren’t sure how to break free? Choosing therapy as a mode to find your way is a courageous decision you can make toward transformation, in a way that feels authentic and tailor-made for you. Seeking therapy does not have to mean there is something “wrong” with you, only that you need a safe and accepting place to make sense of difficult emotions, painful experiences, and to create tools to make lasting change. **Currently, all sessions with me are Telehealth only**

My view on therapy is very simple, though not always easy: 'through relationships, we heal’. Many of the barriers that inhibit healthy relationships include negative self-talk, fear of judgement, and our need to maintain a sense of control, especially when we are deeply hurt or wounded. Trauma does not discriminate and it does not wait for an opportune time to present, but we can make sense of it and heal old wounds that hold us back from really connecting with those we love.

Are you in need of a safe space to process personal experiences and life challenges? Are you struggling with racing thoughts and managing your mood effectively? I'm here to help. I work with individuals, couples, and families to utilize their unique talents and capacities to overcome interpersonal issues, family challenges, and traumatic experiences. My approach to therapy is collaborative and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Base, EMDR, and Psycho-Education. I am passionate, authentic, and dedicated to providing services to individuals and families from a culturally sensitive lens and a nonjudgmental stance.

I work with people using a variety of philosophies, but those encompassing humanistic and psychodynamic theories inform most of my practice. This generally means I am most interested in focusing on emotions, insight, relationships, past experiences, meta-emotion, self-worth, authenticity, fantasies, and the unconscious. I rely heavily on discussing shame, vulnerability, emotional needs, and creating meaning in life. I am 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.

I believe it is important to meet my clients where they are. I practice a strength-based approach in order to help clients facilitate positive and healthy changes in their lives.

I want to make sure that the client and I are a fit when it comes to rapport. That looks like feeling comfortable sharing content that might cause uncomfortableness due to fearing judgment. If established in the first meeting, I feel confident in working with those with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, family conflicts, grief, and performance issues in school, sports, or career (to name a few). I believe the treatment models that I use can build their resilience to deal with past, current, and future challenges.

At Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions we believe whole people connecting with one another enhances the well-being of the family and the community. Similarly, people living and working together as whole communities will make the world better for all of us. Additionally, we all need places where we can speak without fear of judgement or rejection. When these needs are met, barriers to growth and well being can be removed. Our goal is to provide an environment that fosters the kind of individual growth that comes from intentional change by promoting health, healing and restoration.

Fortitude can be cultivated through adversity; and while life experiences are chapters in our story, they do not define who we are or how the story must end. The passion I have for reflecting light and empowering strength in others is rooted in my personal story and testimony of resilience despite adversity. I have witnessed and experienced the power, meaning, and value of commitment to growth and healing and I firmly believe in the therapeutic process and its results. We all deserve the opportunity to see a reflection of our inner strengths and experience a sense of empowerment for personal growth and healing.

I firmly believe in the power of resilience and the human capacity for healing no matter the circumstances. While life experiences can be overwhelming and leave lasting scars, it is possible to reclaim your life and find a sense of peace and well-being. I recognize the courage it takes to open up about personal struggles, and I am deeply committed to honoring your vulnerability by listening with authenticity, empathy and understanding. Together, we will explore various therapeutic modalities and tailor an approach to suit your unique needs and preferences.

We help folks that are looking for real holistic assessment and treatment to anxiety and mood disorders. Our clients are looking for practical strategies and techniques that make a difference to symptoms right now but also address the the "trunk" of the problem overtime. We help people find the most effective strategies among the many many treatment options that exist today. Our clients often value the role physiology and spirituality play as well. All of us here look at each client as a unique person needed a unique recipe.

Dr. Debra C. Goldfine is a Licensed Counseling Psychologist. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1994 and completed her clinical residency at Washington State University’s Counseling Services and Orofino State Hospital. As a tenured Associate Professor in the Adult, Technology, and Counselor Education Department at the University of Idaho, she taught graduate level counseling courses and practicums as well as undergraduate courses in psychology. She was a Faculty Fellow in Service Learning. As an Associate Professor she conducted peer reviewed research and presented her work nationally

Individual counseling, In office/telehealth Treatment for Anxiety/Disorders/Trauma/Depression/Stress/Childhood abuse/neglect/relationship issues. The most rewarding client is seeking to grow and change. By using a creative and artistic layout for each client, therapy is tailored to meet individual needs. Clients see immediate change and improvement in their lives without long term and expensive treatment. Quality care, empirically based research, professionalism, and a counselor who is passionate about her work, are all incorporated and have shown high success rates.

Adulting is tough and at times overwhelming. It can feel like you’re stuck, not knowing what is the right direction for you. It would be so nice to have a trusted adult to talk to for guidance. That is where I come in. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD or more, I am experienced and equipped to help. I walk alongside my clients, holding the therapeutic relationship of utmost importance. I collaborate with my clients to identify core issues, develop effective coping skills, and overcome challenges that they once saw as insurmountable.