Parenting Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

Sometimes life is just hard. Whether it is situational, relational, behavioral, or emotional, at times life can be plain stressful and overwhelming. My goal is to help you sort through the chaos and provide you with the tools and resources needed to create long-lasting changes. I specialize in working with adults and children/teens in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief/loss, life transitions, and personal improvement. I also specialize in working with families, couples, & parent-child relationships in order to improve communication and overall relational functioning.

Marjory is a therapist with mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.

I believe in each individual's potential for healthy growth and change. At times, we all feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression. or face a loss or difficulties in work or relationships. I have successfully worked with individuals, couples and families to work through distress, deepen self awareness and achieve changes to lead more fulfilling emotional, relational and professional lives.

When you or your child is struggling with anxiety or OCD, it can interfere with daily life and be extremely overwhelming. I offer a supportive environment with practical tools to manage anxiety when it shows up and interrupt patterns that are not helpful. I am a SPACE trained provider and have experience treating children, teens and adults with anxiety disorders. SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood emotions and it is one of my favorite ways to treat childhood anxiety because it is short in duration and parent focused -meaning parents are the ones engaged in treatment!

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.

My name is Andee Livas, and I am committed to helping individuals and families thrive in their relationships and overcome life’s challenges. I specifically focus on addressing marital, child behavioral, and parenting concerns. I received training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy, and I use my expertise in human development and attachment theory to help clients achieve their goals and create lasting change. I offer a unique perspective as a certified family life educator (CFLE) and as a professor in family studies and child development undergraduate programs. I want to come alongside you in whatever challenge you face.

I have been a clinical therapist for over 25 years working primarily with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. I have worked with some of the more difficult needs that children and adolescents have with a specialty in attachment, trauma and adoption. Additionally, I have experience in social/peer issues, school problems and anxiety.

HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION.... Is an inside job. My treatment philosophy is based on the idea that each client is unique: with unique strengths,experiences and challenges. Each of us has within us what we need to become whole and free. It is the therapist's job to help each client recognize their own magnificence.We work together to identify strategies, tools,and insights to create the freedom and outcomes each client desires.

I treat OCD, Trichotillomania (hair-pulling), & Dermatillomania (skin-picking) using Exposure Response Prevention, ComB, HRT, & ACT. Treat past and present TRAUMA using EMDR. I have experience in individual and group therapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families suffering from depression, anxiety, & bipolar disorder. I treat children and adolescents' behavioral problems such as aggression, anger, rebellion, poor academic performance, criminal problems, and sexual abuse. I have worked with adults suffering from sexual compulsivity and addiction, and educate adults on parenting skills and communication skills. I work with couples going through infertility, adoption, and relationship issues.

Dr. Debra Davis utilizes evidence-based diagnostic and treatment practices and specializes in psycho-educational evaluations; learning disabilities; functional behavior assessments; applied behavior analysis; cognitive behavior and behavior therapy; parent consultation and training; teacher consultation; ADHD; autism; developmental disabilities; and parenting of children experiencing chronic illness or divorce.

We specialize in Marriage and Family Therapy including parenting, family cooperation and marital discord/couples counseling. We work with blended and divorced families, emphasizing healthy communication and co-parenting. We work with families struggling with issues associated with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Defiance and Attachment Difficulties. We have a focus on identifying strengths and able to work with just the individual person or with as many members in the persons' system that are receptive to participate. As special part of our practice I work with sports performance and college athlete/student readiness.

Life can be challenging and each person bears unique gifts, burdens and struggles. Therapy can be a helpful way to process through difficult experiences as well as obtain clarity about new possibilities. Whether you are seeking healing, more understanding, new ways of thinking, better ways to cope, greater freedom from past pain or desiring more in your future, Christina sees therapy as a collaborative relationship and sacred safe space where you can pursue these goals.

If you are struggling and feeling alone, I will be an understanding, warm place for you to explore your painful life issues. In our work together, you will gain a deeper understanding of the problematic patterns and beliefs that are interfering with your life and relationships. I will help you transform these issues and patterns and move forward in your life with greater confidence and ease.

Within all people there is a compelling force to move toward life and fulfillment. There are challenges along the way, and in the midst of COVID 19, there is extraordinary stress. Health, relationships and coping is of paramount importance. Is there hope for my marriage? What impact is marital conflict having on my children? I specialize in co parenting after divorce and those contemplating divorce. My background allows me to work with chronic illness, as well as with medical students, residents and fellows experiencing both acute and long term stress, particularly in their personal and professional lives.

You’ve been trying your hardest in relationships but still feel the pain of aloneness or not finding lasting connection/s. Or, you find yourself stuck, not able to approach life with forward-moving energy or clear direction. I get it. Trauma, a difficult childhood, and/or life's inevitable disappointments, often create barriers to feeling solid within yourself & to attaining what you hope for in life. I use mind-body approaches that go beyond talk therapy to create lasting change. Together, we can identify & mend what is getting in the way of you having safe, authentic relationships or crafting a life that is more of what you want.

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 provide strength based counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, women's issues, parenting challenges, stress management, medical health issues, life transitions, grief counseling, and relationship problems.

McGady and Associates Psychological Services (MAAPS) provides a variety of clinical, forensic, consultation, supervision, and training services to the greater phoenix area. Clinical services include individual, couples', and family psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults to address a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, parenting issues, anger issues, trauma and more. Psychological evaluations are another service provided by MAAPS to assist with diagnostic clarification and treatment planning. The types of evaluations offered include comprehensive, autism diagnostic and psychosexual evaluations.

Choosing a therapist can be a challenging process. Your therapist should provide you with confidence that she can help you navigate whatever troubled waters you may encounter with compassion and competence. Whatever your current challenges, I am confident that together, we can find and work toward a solution. No matter your choice of therapist, I wish you the best of luck in this process and in resolving the challenges that you are facing.