Family Therapy in Phoenix, AZ
Mackenzie Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Waitlist for new clients
It takes great courage to take the next step toward personal growth and healing, and I am here to walk alongside you as you venture forth on your journey. My priority is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship, which will serve as the springboard for your own self-exploration.
It takes great courage to take the next step toward personal growth and healing, and I am here to walk alongside you as you venture forth on your journey. My priority is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship, which will serve as the springboard for your own self-exploration.
Lillian (Lil) Espinoza is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for healing. Specializing in therapy for women and children who have experienced sexual abuse, Lil also served as a behavior therapist for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients in long-term care. With a remarkable 14-year background in Correctional Health Care, Lil made significant positive contributions to the lives of incarcerated individuals struggling with substance use disorders, untreated trauma, and other debilitating issues. Lil created a nationally recognized, intensive, whole-person substance abuse program for individuals in jail.
Lillian (Lil) Espinoza is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for healing. Specializing in therapy for women and children who have experienced sexual abuse, Lil also served as a behavior therapist for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients in long-term care. With a remarkable 14-year background in Correctional Health Care, Lil made significant positive contributions to the lives of incarcerated individuals struggling with substance use disorders, untreated trauma, and other debilitating issues. Lil created a nationally recognized, intensive, whole-person substance abuse program for individuals in jail.
I enjoy working with individuals who are open to growth and ready to explore the possibilities that come with adaptability and change. My goal is to help you deepen your understanding of yourself—your behaviors, emotions, and patterns—so that this insight can support your overall well-being and personal development. I believe that a willingness to learn is one of the most powerful tools we can carry on our journey toward healing and self-discovery.
I enjoy working with individuals who are open to growth and ready to explore the possibilities that come with adaptability and change. My goal is to help you deepen your understanding of yourself—your behaviors, emotions, and patterns—so that this insight can support your overall well-being and personal development. I believe that a willingness to learn is one of the most powerful tools we can carry on our journey toward healing and self-discovery.
I am experienced in trauma therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy.
I am skilled in trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Parts Therapy as well as issues including anxiety, sexual abuse, depression, and PTSD. I work with couples and families through life's difficulties and I’m passionate about the emotional well-being of my clients.
I am experienced in trauma therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy.
I am skilled in trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Parts Therapy as well as issues including anxiety, sexual abuse, depression, and PTSD. I work with couples and families through life's difficulties and I’m passionate about the emotional well-being of my clients.
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 impacting your relationship with others. We are 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.
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 impacting your relationship with others. We are 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.
My ideal clients are adults who feel stuck in anxiety, depression, inattention, or complicated family dynamics—and are ready for something to shift.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, inattention, and family stress. My style is warm, thoughtful, and a bit human (yes, humor is welcome). I focus on helping you understand yourself and create practical, lasting change.
My ideal clients are adults who feel stuck in anxiety, depression, inattention, or complicated family dynamics—and are ready for something to shift.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, inattention, and family stress. My style is warm, thoughtful, and a bit human (yes, humor is welcome). I focus on helping you understand yourself and create practical, lasting change.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or caught in patterns of self-destructive behaviors that seem impossible to break? Are relationships, school, or work becoming unmanageable because of stress, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation? At DBT Arizona, we specialize in helping individuals who feel stuck in their struggles to build a life worth living. You don’t have to do this alone.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or caught in patterns of self-destructive behaviors that seem impossible to break? Are relationships, school, or work becoming unmanageable because of stress, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation? At DBT Arizona, we specialize in helping individuals who feel stuck in their struggles to build a life worth living. You don’t have to do this alone.
I provide therapy to children and teens (ages 3-18), families, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression and PTSD symptoms.
I know that seeking support can feel overwhelming and even intimidating. It's okay to feel that way, and I'm here to offer a safe space for you. I believe therapy is about finding your future self and leading with vulnerability and authenticity. It is special to experience when humans are able to make connection and learn all parts of themselves. You don’t have to face this alone; I’m honored to be part of your path toward healing.
I provide therapy to children and teens (ages 3-18), families, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression and PTSD symptoms.
I know that seeking support can feel overwhelming and even intimidating. It's okay to feel that way, and I'm here to offer a safe space for you. I believe therapy is about finding your future self and leading with vulnerability and authenticity. It is special to experience when humans are able to make connection and learn all parts of themselves. You don’t have to face this alone; I’m honored to be part of your path toward healing.
At North Pointe Services, we offer professional, faith-based counseling for individuals, couples, and families seeking emotional and mental well-being.
Walking Through Life’s Transitions with Strength and Purpose: July invites celebration—sunshine, freedom, and rest. But it also stirs reflection. As routines shift and seasons change, many find themselves facing unexpected emotions, quiet struggles, or the weight of uncertainty. At North Pointe Services, we offer compassionate, faith-based counseling to help you navigate transitions with courage and clarity. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, grief, relationship stress, or personal growth, we're here to walk with you—through every season.
At North Pointe Services, we offer professional, faith-based counseling for individuals, couples, and families seeking emotional and mental well-being.
Walking Through Life’s Transitions with Strength and Purpose: July invites celebration—sunshine, freedom, and rest. But it also stirs reflection. As routines shift and seasons change, many find themselves facing unexpected emotions, quiet struggles, or the weight of uncertainty. At North Pointe Services, we offer compassionate, faith-based counseling to help you navigate transitions with courage and clarity. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, grief, relationship stress, or personal growth, we're here to walk with you—through every season.
I have over 12 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families.
Hi, I’m Daed (Dee). I work with people who want life to feel a bit lighter and more manageable, whether that’s less stress, better relationships, or simply feeling more like themselves again. For over 10 years, I’ve supported people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, or past experiences. I offer a steady, down-to-earth space where you can talk things through openly, feel understood, and figure out what actually helps you move toward a calmer, more satisfying life.
I have over 12 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families.
Hi, I’m Daed (Dee). I work with people who want life to feel a bit lighter and more manageable, whether that’s less stress, better relationships, or simply feeling more like themselves again. For over 10 years, I’ve supported people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, or past experiences. I offer a steady, down-to-earth space where you can talk things through openly, feel understood, and figure out what actually helps you move toward a calmer, more satisfying life.
Do you feel isolated, stuck, or like no one really gets what you're carrying? Maybe the stress feels too big or too complex, or you’re exhausted from having to hold it together. My goal is to help you see your world differently and find new ways to move forward. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, substance use or addiction concerns, trauma, and relationship issues. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. We will make space for your story, identify strengths, and build practical steps toward relief. You deserve peace and joy, even when they feel far away.
Do you feel isolated, stuck, or like no one really gets what you're carrying? Maybe the stress feels too big or too complex, or you’re exhausted from having to hold it together. My goal is to help you see your world differently and find new ways to move forward. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, substance use or addiction concerns, trauma, and relationship issues. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. We will make space for your story, identify strengths, and build practical steps toward relief. You deserve peace and joy, even when they feel far away.
I work with families who may be struggling with behavioral and emotional challenges related to past traumas.
Here you are, fully immersed in the role of a dedicated foster parent, actively shaping the ideal environment for your child. Every day presents new challenges, with added complexity of addressing behavioral issues that come from past traumas. In the midst of this journey, you find yourself grappling with concerns about your child's behavior, eager for solutions that go beyond the surface-level and delve into a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges at hand. Right now you're in the process of seeking a genuine understanding of behavioral principles, eager to apply this knowledge to lovingly guide and support your child.
I work with families who may be struggling with behavioral and emotional challenges related to past traumas.
Here you are, fully immersed in the role of a dedicated foster parent, actively shaping the ideal environment for your child. Every day presents new challenges, with added complexity of addressing behavioral issues that come from past traumas. In the midst of this journey, you find yourself grappling with concerns about your child's behavior, eager for solutions that go beyond the surface-level and delve into a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges at hand. Right now you're in the process of seeking a genuine understanding of behavioral principles, eager to apply this knowledge to lovingly guide and support your child.
Couples learn to have productive conversations, de-escalate conflicts, heal attachment injury, heal after an affair, improve intimacy, divorce, manage finances, raising children, blended family, etc.
Ms. Borges is certified couples therapist and PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) trainer. She's not your usual couples therapist as she uses an experiential, down to earth approach with clients to help them effectively have better relationships. Experiential techniques, before and after exercises recording, AI enhanced Secure Functioning compatibility report, and longer sessions help couples get right to the core of their issues and find solutions quicker. Cross-cultural couples can express themselves more freely since Ms. Borges speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Couples learn to have productive conversations, de-escalate conflicts, heal attachment injury, heal after an affair, improve intimacy, divorce, manage finances, raising children, blended family, etc.
Ms. Borges is certified couples therapist and PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) trainer. She's not your usual couples therapist as she uses an experiential, down to earth approach with clients to help them effectively have better relationships. Experiential techniques, before and after exercises recording, AI enhanced Secure Functioning compatibility report, and longer sessions help couples get right to the core of their issues and find solutions quicker. Cross-cultural couples can express themselves more freely since Ms. Borges speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Welcome. I’m Kristi M. Estrada, LPC-S, NCC, SEP—a trauma-informed therapist in Phoenix, AZ with over 30 years of lived and professional experience. I specialize in Somatic Experiencing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Trauma Restorative Care, offering whole-person healing that gently integrates mind, body, and soul. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or the quiet ache of disconnection, I offer a safe, compassionate space to reconnect you with your strength, story, and sacred joy. My training includes advanced certifications in Somatic Experiencing, the Trauma Research Foundation’s Certificate in Traumatic Stress
Welcome. I’m Kristi M. Estrada, LPC-S, NCC, SEP—a trauma-informed therapist in Phoenix, AZ with over 30 years of lived and professional experience. I specialize in Somatic Experiencing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Trauma Restorative Care, offering whole-person healing that gently integrates mind, body, and soul. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or the quiet ache of disconnection, I offer a safe, compassionate space to reconnect you with your strength, story, and sacred joy. My training includes advanced certifications in Somatic Experiencing, the Trauma Research Foundation’s Certificate in Traumatic Stress
Accepting new clients. Weekday availability. Spanish speaking available. I am a strong believer that one must step outside of his/her own comfort zone to experience any significant change. I focus on supporting clients to test boundaries and find the capacity to embrace personal growth. I am accepting appointments for couples and individual clients age 18 and up. Disponsibilidad semanal. Se habla español (citas se hacen directamente a mi por telefono). Yo apoyo a los clientes para se encuentren la capacidad de abrazar el crecimiento personal. Aceptando parejas y clientes de 18 años en adelante.
Accepting new clients. Weekday availability. Spanish speaking available. I am a strong believer that one must step outside of his/her own comfort zone to experience any significant change. I focus on supporting clients to test boundaries and find the capacity to embrace personal growth. I am accepting appointments for couples and individual clients age 18 and up. Disponsibilidad semanal. Se habla español (citas se hacen directamente a mi por telefono). Yo apoyo a los clientes para se encuentren la capacidad de abrazar el crecimiento personal. Aceptando parejas y clientes de 18 años en adelante.
Struggling with relationship issues or family conflicts?
Seeking therapy can be a powerful step towards healing and personal growth. Our skilled therapists are here to provide a safe, compassionate space to explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, or major life changes, we're dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges.
Struggling with relationship issues or family conflicts?
Seeking therapy can be a powerful step towards healing and personal growth. Our skilled therapists are here to provide a safe, compassionate space to explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, or major life changes, we're dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges.
Are you having challenges and looking for support? You may be experiencing day to day stresses, or you may have some deeper issues to process. We all need help at times. I became a therapist because I love helping people and seeing individuals overcome obstacles, heal from adverse experiences and live an abundant life. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or other concern, there is hope. Life WILL get better. We will work as a team to help you to be successful, and find peace "amidst the storms of life".
Are you having challenges and looking for support? You may be experiencing day to day stresses, or you may have some deeper issues to process. We all need help at times. I became a therapist because I love helping people and seeing individuals overcome obstacles, heal from adverse experiences and live an abundant life. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or other concern, there is hope. Life WILL get better. We will work as a team to help you to be successful, and find peace "amidst the storms of life".
Life can be hard, and we are not meant to navigate it alone. I believe therapy is, first and foremost, a human connection. Healing begins in relationships where we feel seen, supported, and understood. I am committed to meeting my clients where they are and collaborating with them through their therapeutic process. I believe that when we begin to truly accept all parts of ourselves without judgment, we can heal. We are complex beings made up of unique stories and experiences. I am a firm believer that you are the expert on yourself. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to cultivate their own healing.
Life can be hard, and we are not meant to navigate it alone. I believe therapy is, first and foremost, a human connection. Healing begins in relationships where we feel seen, supported, and understood. I am committed to meeting my clients where they are and collaborating with them through their therapeutic process. I believe that when we begin to truly accept all parts of ourselves without judgment, we can heal. We are complex beings made up of unique stories and experiences. I am a firm believer that you are the expert on yourself. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to cultivate their own healing.
Hi, I'm Riana. If you've spent most of your life feeling like your emotions are too much or like you're constantly bracing for something to go wrong, you're not broken. You're probably just exhausted from carrying more than most people realize. I work with adults who grew up having to figure things out on their own, often because the people who were supposed to be there for them were unreliable. Maybe your parents or caretaker was unpredictable, dismissive, selfish, or just emotionally unavailable. That kind of upbringing leaves scars not just in your memories but how your nervous system reacts and how you relate to the world.
Hi, I'm Riana. If you've spent most of your life feeling like your emotions are too much or like you're constantly bracing for something to go wrong, you're not broken. You're probably just exhausted from carrying more than most people realize. I work with adults who grew up having to figure things out on their own, often because the people who were supposed to be there for them were unreliable. Maybe your parents or caretaker was unpredictable, dismissive, selfish, or just emotionally unavailable. That kind of upbringing leaves scars not just in your memories but how your nervous system reacts and how you relate to the world.
Maybe coming to therapy is an easy, intuitive next step for you. You know and trust yourself to find just the right counselor. You know what you need from therapy to support your relationships, career/life satisfaction, self-care needs, or trauma recovery. I trust your inner wisdom and can’t wait to collaborate with you. Or, maybe you’re more tentative about this whole “therapy” thing. Life may have taught you that trust is precious–that reaching out for support could be dangerous. You may have even gotten the message not to believe in or advocate for yourself. Well, this might be a surprise: I also trust *your* inner wisdom.
Maybe coming to therapy is an easy, intuitive next step for you. You know and trust yourself to find just the right counselor. You know what you need from therapy to support your relationships, career/life satisfaction, self-care needs, or trauma recovery. I trust your inner wisdom and can’t wait to collaborate with you. Or, maybe you’re more tentative about this whole “therapy” thing. Life may have taught you that trust is precious–that reaching out for support could be dangerous. You may have even gotten the message not to believe in or advocate for yourself. Well, this might be a surprise: I also trust *your* inner wisdom.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.