Transgender Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
Now Taking Aetna and Cigna Insurance! Accepting New Clients. Now offering Supervision to AMFT's. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential to the overall success of therapy. By creating a safe and collaborative environment, we can navigate and explore some of the obstacles that are getting in the way of reaching your goals. I believe in fostering a supportive environment in which you will feel empowered to achieve personal growth and satisfying relationships with others.
Now Taking Aetna and Cigna Insurance! Accepting New Clients. Now offering Supervision to AMFT's. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential to the overall success of therapy. By creating a safe and collaborative environment, we can navigate and explore some of the obstacles that are getting in the way of reaching your goals. I believe in fostering a supportive environment in which you will feel empowered to achieve personal growth and satisfying relationships with others.
With 20 years of experience, I support individuals navigating self-esteem, attachment and relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, low mood, and neurodivergence. Creating a safe, affirming space where you feel valued, seen, and heard is central to my work. I am trained in evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. I integrate these modalities thoughtfully to meet your unique needs and goals, supporting your individual path toward healing and growth.
With 20 years of experience, I support individuals navigating self-esteem, attachment and relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, low mood, and neurodivergence. Creating a safe, affirming space where you feel valued, seen, and heard is central to my work. I am trained in evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. I integrate these modalities thoughtfully to meet your unique needs and goals, supporting your individual path toward healing and growth.
Chapter & Page Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Our ideal clients are neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, along with the families who support them. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure what will actually help after trying other approaches. We specialize in autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges. Our team uses a neurodiversity-affirming, family-centered approach, combining play therapy, parent coaching, and practical strategies to build connection, improve regulation, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Our ideal clients are neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, along with the families who support them. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure what will actually help after trying other approaches. We specialize in autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges. Our team uses a neurodiversity-affirming, family-centered approach, combining play therapy, parent coaching, and practical strategies to build connection, improve regulation, and create meaningful, lasting change.
What if you could feel whole again? What if you could recover your true Self, who is confident, resilient and determined to create a life worth living? Liberation from the past may feel insurmountable, but it is possible with the right guidance and support. Every person deserves a way out of their suffering, and everyone deserves a chance at a fulfilling life that brings them joy and satisfaction. There is no need to walk this path alone anymore. Your decision to reach out is a monumental step toward change.
What if you could feel whole again? What if you could recover your true Self, who is confident, resilient and determined to create a life worth living? Liberation from the past may feel insurmountable, but it is possible with the right guidance and support. Every person deserves a way out of their suffering, and everyone deserves a chance at a fulfilling life that brings them joy and satisfaction. There is no need to walk this path alone anymore. Your decision to reach out is a monumental step toward change.
As a LCSW, I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and life transitions by creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. My approach is grounded in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care, and I integrate holistic techniques. At this time, my services are virtual only.
An important member of the healing process is Kiki, my certified therapy dog, who brings warmth, comfort, and a sense of safety to sessions. Many clients share that her presence helps them feel calmer, more connected, and better able to process difficult emotions.
As a LCSW, I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and life transitions by creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. My approach is grounded in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care, and I integrate holistic techniques. At this time, my services are virtual only.
An important member of the healing process is Kiki, my certified therapy dog, who brings warmth, comfort, and a sense of safety to sessions. Many clients share that her presence helps them feel calmer, more connected, and better able to process difficult emotions.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified Expressive Arts Therapist, and I love incorporating expressive modalities into therapeutic practice. I practice from an integrated approach, drawing from person-centered, liberation, multicultural, community, and feminist perspectives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified Expressive Arts Therapist, and I love incorporating expressive modalities into therapeutic practice. I practice from an integrated approach, drawing from person-centered, liberation, multicultural, community, and feminist perspectives.
You are not alone. You may feel overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain in today's fast-moving world. Stress, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, memory challenges, or chronic health concerns can make it hard to feel grounded. You want clarity, calm, and connection - to yourself, your relationships, and what matters most in your life.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ patients of all ages, people with chronic health concerns, pregnant / postpartum individuals, and those navigating ADHD or cognitive challenges.
To schedule, go to my website and click schedule. It’s faster than playing phone tag. :-)
You are not alone. You may feel overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain in today's fast-moving world. Stress, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, memory challenges, or chronic health concerns can make it hard to feel grounded. You want clarity, calm, and connection - to yourself, your relationships, and what matters most in your life.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ patients of all ages, people with chronic health concerns, pregnant / postpartum individuals, and those navigating ADHD or cognitive challenges.
To schedule, go to my website and click schedule. It’s faster than playing phone tag. :-)
My path as a counselor and art therapist is guided by a deep belief in creativity, resilience, and the power of authentic connection. I have trained extensively in both traditional counseling and creative approaches. I work closely with diverse populations supporting individuals working through anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma recovery. Together we can create a safe space to process, heal, and grow. If you're ready to explore—whether through words, images, or body-based techniques—I’d be honored to walk alongside you in this process.
My path as a counselor and art therapist is guided by a deep belief in creativity, resilience, and the power of authentic connection. I have trained extensively in both traditional counseling and creative approaches. I work closely with diverse populations supporting individuals working through anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma recovery. Together we can create a safe space to process, heal, and grow. If you're ready to explore—whether through words, images, or body-based techniques—I’d be honored to walk alongside you in this process.
Whether you are single or partnered, asexual or allosexual, sweetest vanilla or practiced kinkster, you know that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to intimacy. My clients are people who recognize that sexual wellness contributes to mental health just as much as other forms of wellness. Sexual wellness isn't just in the bedroom, it's how we talk to each other, it's how we show and give affection, it's how we define intimacy and practice being vulnerable, playful, and compassionate. Sometimes it's difficult to do these things and that gets in the way of connection. How do you want to connect with others? With yourself?
Whether you are single or partnered, asexual or allosexual, sweetest vanilla or practiced kinkster, you know that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to intimacy. My clients are people who recognize that sexual wellness contributes to mental health just as much as other forms of wellness. Sexual wellness isn't just in the bedroom, it's how we talk to each other, it's how we show and give affection, it's how we define intimacy and practice being vulnerable, playful, and compassionate. Sometimes it's difficult to do these things and that gets in the way of connection. How do you want to connect with others? With yourself?
I am a neurodivergent-affirming trauma therapist specializing in queer identity. Healing from trauma is hard, but it doesn't have to be done alone. I can help you reconnect with yourself so that you can live the life you want to be living. I practice from a holistic perspective and incorporate your body, culture, and sociopolitical position into the therapeutic process. I believe that authentic and safe relationships are the best way to heal from trauma. I strive to build that genuine connection with you as we do the work of healing and growing beyond where you are now.
I am a neurodivergent-affirming trauma therapist specializing in queer identity. Healing from trauma is hard, but it doesn't have to be done alone. I can help you reconnect with yourself so that you can live the life you want to be living. I practice from a holistic perspective and incorporate your body, culture, and sociopolitical position into the therapeutic process. I believe that authentic and safe relationships are the best way to heal from trauma. I strive to build that genuine connection with you as we do the work of healing and growing beyond where you are now.
People see me for depression, anxiety, grief, marriage counseling, addiction to sex or pornography, teens, transgender issues, and more.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety or depression, couples restore their love, intimacy & trust, individuals with sexual addiction stop the roller coaster, and individuals with gender questions sort things out.
People see me for depression, anxiety, grief, marriage counseling, addiction to sex or pornography, teens, transgender issues, and more.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety or depression, couples restore their love, intimacy & trust, individuals with sexual addiction stop the roller coaster, and individuals with gender questions sort things out.
Welcome! I'm Jason, and I specialize in working with men and couples. My practice, Phoenix Men's Counseling, helps work with men just like you (or your husband, partner, or relative) with the issues that guys struggle with most, such as stress, depression, cheating, marriage/relationship issues, "nice guy" syndrome (guys who have a hard time saying 'no'), anger, and emotional intimacy, among others. As a guy, I know what men deal with, and work to create a counseling environment that men can relate to, feel heard and find new solutions to their problems. I have 20 years experience working with men.
Welcome! I'm Jason, and I specialize in working with men and couples. My practice, Phoenix Men's Counseling, helps work with men just like you (or your husband, partner, or relative) with the issues that guys struggle with most, such as stress, depression, cheating, marriage/relationship issues, "nice guy" syndrome (guys who have a hard time saying 'no'), anger, and emotional intimacy, among others. As a guy, I know what men deal with, and work to create a counseling environment that men can relate to, feel heard and find new solutions to their problems. I have 20 years experience working with men.
My practice centers individual reclamation and collective liberation in ways that honor what you've survived, the season you're navigating and the life you want to create. I don't believe humans are broken, believing most pain stems from navigating harmful systems without enough safety and support.
I'm passionate about developing practices that aid with value-alignment and help us practice accountability, repair, embodied consent and boundaries. I specialize in complex trauma/PTSD, insecure attachment, sexuality, gender identity, consent, boundaries, self-advocacy and religious abuse. I want to see us all safe and free.
My practice centers individual reclamation and collective liberation in ways that honor what you've survived, the season you're navigating and the life you want to create. I don't believe humans are broken, believing most pain stems from navigating harmful systems without enough safety and support.
I'm passionate about developing practices that aid with value-alignment and help us practice accountability, repair, embodied consent and boundaries. I specialize in complex trauma/PTSD, insecure attachment, sexuality, gender identity, consent, boundaries, self-advocacy and religious abuse. I want to see us all safe and free.
Grief and trauma are uncertain and isolating experiences. At A Brighter Somewhere Counseling Services, I understand that sometimes it feels impossible to climb out of a dark place. Like a plant that grows on dark forest floors while reaching for the light, I believe in your capacity to heal and grow—even in the harshest conditions. My approach is rooted in the wisdom that growth doesn’t require light to begin; it requires connection, support, and the belief that something brighter is coming.
You don’t have to do this alone. Healing happens in connection, and support makes growth possible until you reach a brighter somewhere.
Grief and trauma are uncertain and isolating experiences. At A Brighter Somewhere Counseling Services, I understand that sometimes it feels impossible to climb out of a dark place. Like a plant that grows on dark forest floors while reaching for the light, I believe in your capacity to heal and grow—even in the harshest conditions. My approach is rooted in the wisdom that growth doesn’t require light to begin; it requires connection, support, and the belief that something brighter is coming.
You don’t have to do this alone. Healing happens in connection, and support makes growth possible until you reach a brighter somewhere.
With over ten years of experience supporting the transgender community, I also specialize in the psychological journey to feel at home in one’s body.
Effective therapy changes everything. As an LCSW and the founder of Phoenix Mental Wellness, I work with adults who are exhausted by the ongoing struggle with food, weight, and their bodies. If change feels confusing or emotionally charged, please know it is not a lack of willpower. These patterns are often rooted in trauma, attachment, and nervous system responses. Together, we look beneath the surface at the emotional and physiological factors driving these patterns so change can come from understanding rather than self-blame. You do not have to carry this alone. We work together to find your way forward.
With over ten years of experience supporting the transgender community, I also specialize in the psychological journey to feel at home in one’s body.
Effective therapy changes everything. As an LCSW and the founder of Phoenix Mental Wellness, I work with adults who are exhausted by the ongoing struggle with food, weight, and their bodies. If change feels confusing or emotionally charged, please know it is not a lack of willpower. These patterns are often rooted in trauma, attachment, and nervous system responses. Together, we look beneath the surface at the emotional and physiological factors driving these patterns so change can come from understanding rather than self-blame. You do not have to carry this alone. We work together to find your way forward.
As a psychotherapist, my passion lies in creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their journeys. I am a trauma-informed, whole-person-focused clinician who believes in the innate capacity for healing within each individual. Rather than focusing on what isn’t working or reducing a person to a diagnosis, I emphasize strengths and resilience. I honor the unique stories and experiences that shape each person, acknowledging both the struggles and strengths they carry. Through therapy, I aim to provide a space where clients can cultivate lasting fulfillment and personal growth.
As a psychotherapist, my passion lies in creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their journeys. I am a trauma-informed, whole-person-focused clinician who believes in the innate capacity for healing within each individual. Rather than focusing on what isn’t working or reducing a person to a diagnosis, I emphasize strengths and resilience. I honor the unique stories and experiences that shape each person, acknowledging both the struggles and strengths they carry. Through therapy, I aim to provide a space where clients can cultivate lasting fulfillment and personal growth.
Many couples feel stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection, or painful conversations that never seem to resolve. Whether you're navigating communication struggles, repairing trust after betrayal or infidelity, changes in intimacy, parenting stress, differences related to neurodivergence, or learning to co-parent more effectively, therapy can help. I enjoy working with couples to understand patterns that keep them stuck, strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally so the relationship can begin to feel supportive and secure again.
Many couples feel stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection, or painful conversations that never seem to resolve. Whether you're navigating communication struggles, repairing trust after betrayal or infidelity, changes in intimacy, parenting stress, differences related to neurodivergence, or learning to co-parent more effectively, therapy can help. I enjoy working with couples to understand patterns that keep them stuck, strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally so the relationship can begin to feel supportive and secure again.
Meryl L Warda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new clients! If your child or teen could draw their worries, they might look like thunderstorms, tangled vines, or thoughts that won’t slow down. Big feelings often come out sideways in kids and teens—through meltdowns, irritability, or pulling away.
Using creative and play-based approaches, I help children and adolescents express what’s hard to put into words, build emotional skills, and feel more confident managing their feelings.
Parents are part of the process and learn practical ways to support their child or teen without power struggles or guesswork.
Accepting new clients! If your child or teen could draw their worries, they might look like thunderstorms, tangled vines, or thoughts that won’t slow down. Big feelings often come out sideways in kids and teens—through meltdowns, irritability, or pulling away.
Using creative and play-based approaches, I help children and adolescents express what’s hard to put into words, build emotional skills, and feel more confident managing their feelings.
Parents are part of the process and learn practical ways to support their child or teen without power struggles or guesswork.
You feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and unsure of who you are … in your relationships, your identity, and your everyday life. If you’re here, something probably isn’t sitting right. Maybe you’re tired of feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough.” Maybe you’re stuck in patterns that don’t make sense but feel impossible to break. You might be carrying the weight of past trauma, fighting through daily anxiety or depression, or wrestling with your identity in a world that hasn’t always made space for you. If any of this sounds familiar, I want you to know that I see you. And I’m glad you’re here.
You feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and unsure of who you are … in your relationships, your identity, and your everyday life. If you’re here, something probably isn’t sitting right. Maybe you’re tired of feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough.” Maybe you’re stuck in patterns that don’t make sense but feel impossible to break. You might be carrying the weight of past trauma, fighting through daily anxiety or depression, or wrestling with your identity in a world that hasn’t always made space for you. If any of this sounds familiar, I want you to know that I see you. And I’m glad you’re here.
Hi! I am glad you are here. Reaching out for support can be a vulnerable step for many, and you deserve to be met wherever you are in your therapy journey with compassion and enthusiasm. As an autistic and Latina member of the LGBTQ+ community, I value creating a safe environment to explore whatever challenges you may be facing. Because no person is one-size-fits-all, I believe in using a multitude of therapeutic approaches. I use elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS), person-centered therapy, and dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) in sessions. I have also received training in Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR).
Hi! I am glad you are here. Reaching out for support can be a vulnerable step for many, and you deserve to be met wherever you are in your therapy journey with compassion and enthusiasm. As an autistic and Latina member of the LGBTQ+ community, I value creating a safe environment to explore whatever challenges you may be facing. Because no person is one-size-fits-all, I believe in using a multitude of therapeutic approaches. I use elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS), person-centered therapy, and dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) in sessions. I have also received training in Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR).
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