Attachment-based Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

Have you ever considered the root causes behind your life difficulties? Many of these may have originated from past traumatic events. If you are a person experiencing these types of difficulties please call so we can talk. At Silver Lining Psychotherapy, Angela is a Licensed Professional Counselor and enjoys providing treatment, assessment, counseling, and consulting services to a diverse population of individuals in the community.

I have experience working with many issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment based issues, traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress, meaning of life issues, substance use disorders, emotional dysfunction, stress management, and self-esteem and self-worth issues.

My journey working in counseling began about 5 years ago working in the trauma department in community mental health services. From there, I continued to learn the humbling lessons working with individuals who have survived traumatic events to understand the most effective approaches for healing, empowerment, and regaining a sense of safety. Along my journey, I have specialized in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with a focus to treat complex trauma and trauma-related dissociation to provide a space where holistic healing can occur.

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

I am passionate about serving the community, particularly my LGBTQ+ and BIPOC community, and am open to working with individuals and couples from all walks of life. I use a decolonized approach to therapy and hope to support your whole self. If you have experienced trauma, traumatic stress related to your identity, struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, or are struggling with your partner, family or friends, please reach out! I want to support you in living your best life! Email inquiry preferred

I believe in a holistic, mind, body, spirit, model of therapy. I am highly trained and skilled to help clients heal from Trauma, Attachment Issues, Relationship Issues, Family of Origin, Self-Esteem, and Grief and Complicated Grief issues, as well as other types of issues. I believe that therapy is based on the relationship with my client and is very important. I provide a warm, safe environment in which my client can fully heal. I can work somatically, using Peter Levine's model of Somatic Experiencing, as well as Gestalt, and other modalities. I look forward to our work together.

I am a Board Certified Supervisor, EMDR trained licensed professional counselor who specializes in trauma related issues. Along with being a therapist I am also a brain health coach with Dr. Amen clinics. My assessments are included in the therapeutic process. I work primarily with women's issues surrounding abuse and trauma by infidelity and partner sex addiction. I also collaborate couple's intensive sessions when needed. Healing is possible and I provide a non-judgmental, supportive therapeutic environment.

My ideal client is a client who is ready and committed to making changes in their life. I work with clients who have the motivation and capability for change but lack the ability to see the path they need to take. I believe all clients posses the means for change but some lack the motivation for change.

Transgender/LGBTQ+ Couples Therapy!*** Hello, my name is Lana. Prior to beginning my work as a therapist, I spent seven years providing direct support services to children and families involved in the child welfare system. I attended my undergraduate and graduate programs at Arizona State University, where I earned my Masters degree in Family Studies & Human Development in 2017 and a Master of Social Work degree in 2020. My clinical background includes experience in counseling adults, couples, and adolescents. I now work out of the Gender Identity Center where I specialize in supporting the gender expansive community.

Immediate openings in Phoenix & Tucson. We are met with many unique challenges which may cause stress, anxiety, depression, relational conflict, or loss of connection with loved ones. At times, you may want to reach out for help, but become overwhelmed trying to find someone to trust that is qualified to assist with your struggles. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with couples, individual adults, parenting/family, relationship strains, depression, anxiety, grief, along with other issues. I am able to provide a warm, compassionate and supportive environment to safely explore your needs for positive change

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 people our day to day life changes. But what happens if we are unable to meet the expectations of change? I provide counseling for those dealing with a variety of issues from anxiety to depression to even PTSD. My goal is to help you set and achieve what you desire in therapy whether it is a safe place or a place to work through difficult issues. I am there for you.

Do you struggle with saying no to people? Never feel good enough? Do you judge yourself and think you are lazy for not being able to complete tasks and get things done? Asking for help can be scary and we are the first ones to criticize and judge ourselves. Feelings of hopelessness, trauma, depression, and anxiety are some of the most common experiences I have helped my clients to overcome. My therapeutic services come from a place of compassion, respect, and understanding. My intention is to provide each of my clients with a safe space, knowing that my primary goal is to walk alongside them to a healthy future.

Life calls us to grow. In times of transition, we may be prompted to change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or beliefs that keep us from peace and joy. Difficult childhood or adult experiences may disrupt our ability to connect well with our emotions and deepest heart's desires, making it challenging to have satisfying, healthy relationships. For 20 years I have been helping individuals and couples to heal old wounds, grow past outworn patterns into greater freedom and heart to heart connections. Are you ready to answer life's call to grow? I offer myself as a trustworthy companion in the next phase of your life's journey.

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.