Eclectic Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

Trauma is complex and affects the mind and body. When children and teens are exposed to a traumatic event or chronic trauma, their bodies’ endure toxic stress. Often children and teens are unable to communicate their complex emotions and thoughts due to the inability to comprehend their experience. Parents struggle knowing how to support their child and fear of causing further harm. Trauma heals through resolving unresolved memories and emotions. Addressing trauma is essential.

You don't have to do this alone. I have 20 years of experience dealing with issues affecting young children and their caregivers. I provide psychological assessment and treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders (children and adults), parent/child relationship issues, abuse/trauma/neglect, and attachment/foster-care/adoption issues. All family members can receive assessment and treatment, regardless of age, in order to improve individual and family functioning, and the experience of joy. I also assess children in their school or daycare setting, and provide assistance with IEP/IFSP meetings. I use both relational and behavioral strategies for treatment.

**Now Accepting New Clients** I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, providing services to Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. I have experience working with diverse populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I believe gaining the tools to manage daily life stressors is equally as important as the work in other areas of mental health. My specialties include Perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, Grief/Loss, Trauma and Women's Issues.

Change is hard. I respect your right to CHOOSE support. I believe you want to improve your life. I provide you with tangible methods to help you achieve realistic goals. I support you with positive encouragement instead of guilt or shame. I am here to help you help yourself.

Hello and welcome to our practice. We provide a variety of specialty counseling services including Sexual Abuse Recovery, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, LGBTQ services, Anger Management and EMDR. Some, not all of our therapists on staff, take insurance so when you contact us, we will do a short phone screening to assess your needs and financial resources We strive to provide quality counseling while maintaining affordable fees. We have a team of therapists on staff to assist you with your needs.

Are you struggling with the courage to move forward? Should you pursue another career path, change professions or enroll in school? Do you ever think what if it doesn't work out? What if I fail? Am I too old? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, you have come to right place. Welcome! We have all asked ourselves at least one of those questions at some point. However, if the thought of one of questions paralyzes you so much that you become unwilling to move forward, then you may need a little nudge to get you going!

In my experience, many people show up for therapy only when things have become almost unbearable. When we're in that state, it can be difficult to think straight, and often the first thing that's needed is a place to take a breath and be heard. You might have heard "just stop worrying about it" or "focus on the positive" so much that you no longer tell people when things get bad. Many people come to points where they can't remember when things felt okay, and they feel separated from others in a room filled with people who seem happy. These things happen, and sometimes we need something or someone just to help us think.

I will empower you to be your best self & accomplish your goals by clarifying and releasing obstacles. Our mind can create anything, but our emotions get in the way and cloud our perspective. Has unexpressed anger, fear or sadness built up inside & stolen your confidence? I can help you to express your true feelings, talk about what you really want & create a plan to accomplish that. Together, we will make it work, no matter what area of life is involved! I have healed my own emotions & physical disease & created successful businesses. Being accountable to someone raises your energy & confidence and brings you results!

Be Well now accepting new clients, weekend & evenings available. Be Well specializes in trauma and PTSD. We are EMDR trained. We are trained in DBT and Mindfulness based therapies. We've treated various circumstances including life transitions, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief & loss, multicultural concerns, spirituality and existential concerns, & personality disorders. We have experience with issues related to donor-assisted reproduction/donor conception and donor families. We provide a safe and supportive environment, collaborating with you to reach customized goals to help you reclaim your personal power to be well and live well.

Making the decision to seek counseling is courageous and can be life changing. During challenging times, I believe we may need unbiased guidance and support to help get our lives back on course, and to determine necessary steps for sustainable change, enhanced happiness, and meaning in life. With a warm, empathetic stance, I'll meet you where you are and, together, we will explore ways to help you define and reach your goals. I am a Licensed Counselor in NY, AZ, and VA.

After 30+ years practicing psychotherapy and marriage counseling, I still find relationships issues to be a major reason why people come to therapy. Relationships can sometimes be too emotionally merged, or too emotionally distant and isolating (however, there are times when relationships feel both merged and isolating all at the same time). My focus is on helping people realize and alter emotional issues that pop up over and over again and consistently inhibit relationships. Sometimes we know we're stuck or lost in a relationship, but we just can't figure out...any way 'out' of what we feel.

Have you ever noticed that the same themes keep coming up, preventing you from living the life you want to live. Perhaps you feel stuck and need guidance to break free from your limiting cycle. As a therapist, my greatest reward is helping my clients make connections and insights that cultivate lasting change and foster strong relationships. I offer my clients a professional atmosphere that includes compassion and insight guiding my clients to make meaningful connections. As one client stated "Lauren possesses a unique quality to be able to guided our therapy so that every session was important and productive."

Accepting new clients for telehealth and in person sessions. Life presents many challenges that can become consuming and overwhelming. When life happens having a supportive and kind person to have the opportunity to work with in a compassionate and helpful way with professionalism and collaboration can make all challenges manageable.

Where there is judgment, there is no space for growth. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore, heal, and thrive without fear of criticism or bias. My approach is client-centered and strength-based, focusing on empowering individuals to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles. I have training in various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, REBT, MI, and REBT; specializing in the treatment of mental health and addictions.

My clients develop the strength to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Immediate openings! Air Force vet. I'm a certified trauma professional with an approach that is flexible, collaborative, and effective. I hope to motivate you to pursue your goals and provide affordable mental health care that elevates your psychological fitness.

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.

I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Working as a team reframing thoughts, beliefs and taking positive action towards creating the life you want to have. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Bring a journal to every session, that is how you understand yourself and decide where you want to go.

Can we just get real for a moment? Life is hard! Managing challenging emotions, thoughts, and life circumstances can be difficult without the guidance of a supportive individual dedicated to improving your overall well-being. Clients who work closely with often struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, unresolved past traumas, or addictions. We collaborate to identify areas in your life that you wish to change and explore alternative ways of living and experiencing joy and happiness in your life.

I believe therapy is about a therapist and a client collaborating together to address mental health issues and or deal with life problems. I believe the client (You) is the expert about themselves concerning strengths, weaknesses, and issues of concern. I believe it is my purpose as a therapist to build a therapeutic relationship which supports the development of your insights, and life skills; including the identification of strengths, and support systems that may aid in the reduction of negative symptoms and improve quality. I do tele-health only and I am joined by Mason my therapy dog.