Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
I'm Sara, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping adults navigate the complexities of life, particularly those impacted by trauma, anxiety, and unhealthy boundaries. I believe that true healing begins with understanding your values, honoring your experiences, and cultivating self-compassion.
I'm Sara, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping adults navigate the complexities of life, particularly those impacted by trauma, anxiety, and unhealthy boundaries. I believe that true healing begins with understanding your values, honoring your experiences, and cultivating self-compassion.
I specialize in helping couples, parents, and individuals who have childhood trauma or other issues interfering with relationships. You will learn techniques to use with your partner and children, and you will gain relief from difficulties with anxiety, moods, and mindset. You will also learn how to focus listen with your partner and gain thoughtful questioning skills. During our work, we explore your challenges, uncover hidden blocks, and gain insight into solutions for you. Understand your mental processes to improve your life. Gain skills and make sound decisions to empower yourself and face the struggles you are experiencing.
I specialize in helping couples, parents, and individuals who have childhood trauma or other issues interfering with relationships. You will learn techniques to use with your partner and children, and you will gain relief from difficulties with anxiety, moods, and mindset. You will also learn how to focus listen with your partner and gain thoughtful questioning skills. During our work, we explore your challenges, uncover hidden blocks, and gain insight into solutions for you. Understand your mental processes to improve your life. Gain skills and make sound decisions to empower yourself and face the struggles you are experiencing.
Welcome! My name is Alexis Faison, and I would love to support you through this season of your life. Are you seeking support as you navigate daily life stressors? Are you ready to change and transform your life? Do you desire to live more authentically? Are you interested in developing coping skills to manage stress/anxiety/depression? If any of this resonates, you’ve come to the right place.
Welcome! My name is Alexis Faison, and I would love to support you through this season of your life. Are you seeking support as you navigate daily life stressors? Are you ready to change and transform your life? Do you desire to live more authentically? Are you interested in developing coping skills to manage stress/anxiety/depression? If any of this resonates, you’ve come to the right place.
I work with Individuals and Couples addressing Substance Abuse, Sex Addiction, Eating disorders, Depression, anxiety and Codependency. I believe in addressing core Trauma work when present. Trauma resolution is a specialty of mine, I have extensive training in this complex area of Therapy. I also work with anxiety, depression and Couples issues. I offer Individual Counseling, Customized Intensive Workshop's and hold a long standing Women's group. The group holds eight women and has been ongoing for several years. If you are interested in group therapy contact me for an assessment.
I work with Individuals and Couples addressing Substance Abuse, Sex Addiction, Eating disorders, Depression, anxiety and Codependency. I believe in addressing core Trauma work when present. Trauma resolution is a specialty of mine, I have extensive training in this complex area of Therapy. I also work with anxiety, depression and Couples issues. I offer Individual Counseling, Customized Intensive Workshop's and hold a long standing Women's group. The group holds eight women and has been ongoing for several years. If you are interested in group therapy contact me for an assessment.
Accepting NEW appointments, in person and virtual. Telemedicine certified. CBT certified. I enjoy working with children, and adults. I have 35 years' experience helping people regain hope and passion in their lives. Are you or a loved one experiencing anxiety, depression and/or social isolation? Do you need to make a decision about staying in a relationship? Do you need assistance with finding your passion in life? I am experienced with mood disorders, issues affecting children and adolescents as well as parenting. I am only a phone call away.
Accepting NEW appointments, in person and virtual. Telemedicine certified. CBT certified. I enjoy working with children, and adults. I have 35 years' experience helping people regain hope and passion in their lives. Are you or a loved one experiencing anxiety, depression and/or social isolation? Do you need to make a decision about staying in a relationship? Do you need assistance with finding your passion in life? I am experienced with mood disorders, issues affecting children and adolescents as well as parenting. I am only a phone call away.
Accepting new clients! I will be with you during difficult life phases. You set the goals; I will guide you to reach them. We will navigate challenging experiences and relationships, including but not limited to emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Jñāna Behavioral Health provides cutting-edge treatment and comprehensive services for trauma resolution. It is okay to have support while you learn to adapt. Explore your own power. Imagine enjoying a life of greater happiness and peace.
Accepting new clients! I will be with you during difficult life phases. You set the goals; I will guide you to reach them. We will navigate challenging experiences and relationships, including but not limited to emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Jñāna Behavioral Health provides cutting-edge treatment and comprehensive services for trauma resolution. It is okay to have support while you learn to adapt. Explore your own power. Imagine enjoying a life of greater happiness and peace.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I bring a unique skill set to the field of mental health. With a deep commitment to fostering healing and personal growth, my career has been dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being. I hold an Arizona state license in counseling, demonstrating my adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards in the practice. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns, develop coping strategies, and achieve their goals.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I bring a unique skill set to the field of mental health. With a deep commitment to fostering healing and personal growth, my career has been dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being. I hold an Arizona state license in counseling, demonstrating my adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards in the practice. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns, develop coping strategies, and achieve their goals.
You’re bright and driven with goals for your future. But you feel stuck. Everything looks so pulled together on the outside; polished, successful, charismatic or any number of other awesome descriptors. But inside is another story. You’re struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, fear of failure, crazy emotions, unhealthy eating patterns, or just the nagging sense that you’re never enough. Your childhood was chaotic, sure, but other people had it worse. Or maybe you’re one of the ones who ‘had it worse’. But now you’re an adult. That stuff is behind you so WHY can’t you just get a grip?! If this sounds familiar, we should talk.
You’re bright and driven with goals for your future. But you feel stuck. Everything looks so pulled together on the outside; polished, successful, charismatic or any number of other awesome descriptors. But inside is another story. You’re struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, fear of failure, crazy emotions, unhealthy eating patterns, or just the nagging sense that you’re never enough. Your childhood was chaotic, sure, but other people had it worse. Or maybe you’re one of the ones who ‘had it worse’. But now you’re an adult. That stuff is behind you so WHY can’t you just get a grip?! If this sounds familiar, we should talk.
My ideal clients are individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and grapple with its complex emotional aftermath. Many individuals struggle with feelings of guilt—whether it is due to speaking out, remaining silent, or simply having needs and expressing them. The inner child, often frozen in time, may resurface when triggered, creating ripple effects in relationships and daily life. My work focuses on helping clients recognize and navigate these triggers, break free from repetitive patterns of emotional pain, and foster healing through self-compassion and empowerment.
My ideal clients are individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and grapple with its complex emotional aftermath. Many individuals struggle with feelings of guilt—whether it is due to speaking out, remaining silent, or simply having needs and expressing them. The inner child, often frozen in time, may resurface when triggered, creating ripple effects in relationships and daily life. My work focuses on helping clients recognize and navigate these triggers, break free from repetitive patterns of emotional pain, and foster healing through self-compassion and empowerment.
Like the lotus flower, beauty coming out of the depth of mud; every individual could blossom out of a life of trauma, abuse, or just day to day frustrating moments that find them crippled or stuck in any way. Through the transforming and renewing of our minds we do not have to repeat history or become who someone tried to make us. With the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy one can get to the root issues that are crippling or holding them back.
Like the lotus flower, beauty coming out of the depth of mud; every individual could blossom out of a life of trauma, abuse, or just day to day frustrating moments that find them crippled or stuck in any way. Through the transforming and renewing of our minds we do not have to repeat history or become who someone tried to make us. With the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy one can get to the root issues that are crippling or holding them back.
Kara Newland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling unable to concentrate or focus on your daily life activities? Do you experience anxious thoughts or stressors that seem out of your control? Whether you have experienced years of emotional trauma or grief, or have only recently begun having feelings of anxiety and depression, help is available to you. Each person's journey of mental and emotional health is unique. Unhealthy relationship patterns can be shifted. Past trauma can be healed. You can begin enjoying your life again, or maybe for the first time.
Are you feeling unable to concentrate or focus on your daily life activities? Do you experience anxious thoughts or stressors that seem out of your control? Whether you have experienced years of emotional trauma or grief, or have only recently begun having feelings of anxiety and depression, help is available to you. Each person's journey of mental and emotional health is unique. Unhealthy relationship patterns can be shifted. Past trauma can be healed. You can begin enjoying your life again, or maybe for the first time.
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“The more you understand how worthy you are, the more likely you’ll find your strength again.” - Tabitha Brown. It is essential to understand our own worth and to learn who we are as individuals. Unfortunately through various life events, we may lose sight of who we are or never learn who we are at all. When we don’t have an understanding of our own worth, it is difficult to find our inner strength and to understand what we deserve out of life and relationships. Due to feelings of unworthiness and/or low self-esteem, we may end up making decisions, choosing relationships, and reacting to life in ways that do not serve us well.
“The more you understand how worthy you are, the more likely you’ll find your strength again.” - Tabitha Brown. It is essential to understand our own worth and to learn who we are as individuals. Unfortunately through various life events, we may lose sight of who we are or never learn who we are at all. When we don’t have an understanding of our own worth, it is difficult to find our inner strength and to understand what we deserve out of life and relationships. Due to feelings of unworthiness and/or low self-esteem, we may end up making decisions, choosing relationships, and reacting to life in ways that do not serve us well.
Crystal Nesfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST, SEP, EMDR
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Healing from painful experiences can feel like navigating a maze of disconnection and overwhelming emotions. If you're searching for a way forward, you’re not alone. I’m here to help guide you through the healing process, assist in building resilience and to help work towards sexual and relational well-being. Using approaches rooted in neurobiology, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care, I prioritize creating a safe, supportive space. Together, we’ll work toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling, free from judgment or expectations.
Healing from painful experiences can feel like navigating a maze of disconnection and overwhelming emotions. If you're searching for a way forward, you’re not alone. I’m here to help guide you through the healing process, assist in building resilience and to help work towards sexual and relational well-being. Using approaches rooted in neurobiology, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care, I prioritize creating a safe, supportive space. Together, we’ll work toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling, free from judgment or expectations.
Ron Paterik, MA, LISAC is a therapist specializing in individual, couples, children, and adolescent counseling and maintains a private practice in Phoenix, Arizona. He also is a leadership coach and organizational consultant.
Ron Paterik, MA, LISAC is a therapist specializing in individual, couples, children, and adolescent counseling and maintains a private practice in Phoenix, Arizona. He also is a leadership coach and organizational consultant.
Whether you've been in therapy before or are getting started for the first time, the process can sometimes feel overwhelming. I know it took a lot for you to get here, so while you’re here, I hope you connect with something that offers a bit of comfort. My experience and interest lies in working with adults healing from complex trauma (C-PTSD), family of origin wounds, narcissistic abuse, attachment issues and addiction. Since earning a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling in 2010, I've held clinical positions ranging from residential therapist to clinical director, eventually transitioning to private practice.
Whether you've been in therapy before or are getting started for the first time, the process can sometimes feel overwhelming. I know it took a lot for you to get here, so while you’re here, I hope you connect with something that offers a bit of comfort. My experience and interest lies in working with adults healing from complex trauma (C-PTSD), family of origin wounds, narcissistic abuse, attachment issues and addiction. Since earning a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling in 2010, I've held clinical positions ranging from residential therapist to clinical director, eventually transitioning to private practice.
Using education & experience as a foundation to work from, I'm confident in my ability to support clients needs. My counseling style is very holistic, empathetic, relaxed, lots of smiles & laughs. Im best fit for those seeking a therapist that's willing to keep client accountable for their choices & those ready to unlearn what’s no longer healthy or helpful.
Using education & experience as a foundation to work from, I'm confident in my ability to support clients needs. My counseling style is very holistic, empathetic, relaxed, lots of smiles & laughs. Im best fit for those seeking a therapist that's willing to keep client accountable for their choices & those ready to unlearn what’s no longer healthy or helpful.
With more than two and a half decades in psychology, I've honed a versatile skill set adept at tackling mental and behavioral challenges. My training and experience, spanning diverse institutions and communities nationwide, enable me to effectively serve individuals of various ages and backgrounds, addressing a spectrum of concerns.
With more than two and a half decades in psychology, I've honed a versatile skill set adept at tackling mental and behavioral challenges. My training and experience, spanning diverse institutions and communities nationwide, enable me to effectively serve individuals of various ages and backgrounds, addressing a spectrum of concerns.
Are you a person who likes to think outside of the box and color outside of the lines? Have you ever wanted to explore creative techniques to understand yourself better? I specialize in Art Therapy. Art Therapy is an evidence-based method that can facilitate processing on levels more than talk therapy alone. You don't need to be an artist to do art therapy! I look forward to helping to identify your reasons for therapy and then creatively finding the tools that will work best for you!
Are you a person who likes to think outside of the box and color outside of the lines? Have you ever wanted to explore creative techniques to understand yourself better? I specialize in Art Therapy. Art Therapy is an evidence-based method that can facilitate processing on levels more than talk therapy alone. You don't need to be an artist to do art therapy! I look forward to helping to identify your reasons for therapy and then creatively finding the tools that will work best for you!
Cynthia Hawk, M.Ed., LPC-S, MAC, MCBQS, Founder & Owner, is a Mental Health Counseling Psychotherapist, National Master Addiction Counselor, Certified by the Missouri Credentialing Board to train addiction counselors, a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (train & supervise counselors), Certified Mental Health First Aider, Wellness Coach & Trainer, Board Certified "Kink Conscious" Sex Therapist and Coach, and student obtaining a PhD in Clinical Sexology.
Cynthia Hawk, M.Ed., LPC-S, MAC, MCBQS, Founder & Owner, is a Mental Health Counseling Psychotherapist, National Master Addiction Counselor, Certified by the Missouri Credentialing Board to train addiction counselors, a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (train & supervise counselors), Certified Mental Health First Aider, Wellness Coach & Trainer, Board Certified "Kink Conscious" Sex Therapist and Coach, and student obtaining a PhD in Clinical Sexology.
It’s hard (and okay!) to admit that you are going through a tough time. Whether you are challenged by depression or anxiety, getting stuck in patterns that feel impossible to change, battling trauma and the weight it can hold on your shoulders, or needing to understand, explore, and process your gender or sexuality journey, I am here for you. Everyone needs a safe and comfortable environment to reflect on and work through life’s challenges. And that’s where I come in. I believe in the curative and healing powers of vulnerability.
It’s hard (and okay!) to admit that you are going through a tough time. Whether you are challenged by depression or anxiety, getting stuck in patterns that feel impossible to change, battling trauma and the weight it can hold on your shoulders, or needing to understand, explore, and process your gender or sexuality journey, I am here for you. Everyone needs a safe and comfortable environment to reflect on and work through life’s challenges. And that’s where I come in. I believe in the curative and healing powers of vulnerability.
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Number of Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
2,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Phoenix, AZ who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Stress |
| 68% | Relationship Issues |
| 63% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 89% | Aetna |
| 73% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 69% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Phoenix, AZ see their clients
| 57% | In Person and Online | |
| 43% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |