Therapists in Queen Creek, AZ

At some point in life, we all need help and support. I don’t see this as a weakness, but a strength and I commend you for taking this step. My name is Jackie and I’m a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC). I’ve dedicated my work as a therapist to helping individuals and their families, whose lives have been impacted by alcohol and drug abuse. I specialize in helping clients with problems that can often coexist with drug and alcohol issues, including trauma, depression and anxiety. My goal is to guide you through a process of healing and growth to enhance well-being and life satisfaction.

Are you an adult individual that wants to break free from the controlling aspects of: Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Poor Communication, Trauma, Low Self Image, or inability to express emotions appropriately? Do you struggle with Negative Self Talk, or using Negative Coping Skills that are effective, but destructive at the same time? Do you struggle with planning your future, managing your finances, raising your kids, or just need someone to talk to about current life stressing events? Book your session at breakfreetherapypllc.clientsecure.me

Do you feel "stuck" in your relationship? Often, people come in, wanting to strengthen their relationship, but feel stuck because their efforts to save the relationship aren't working, and often make things worse. I work with couples to help them get "unstuck" and to help them learn how they got there, and more importantly, how to begin enjoying one another, connecting, and becoming strong supports as they once were for one another. I also work with individuals who feel stuck, personally, in their own lives and in relationships, helping them identify their own patterns and get "unstuck."

I am a compassionate and experienced counselor who takes a holistic approach to treating individuals and families. I have found it is helpful to address mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health needs to assist individuals and families met their goals. A holistic perspective gives the individual and/or family an opportunity to identify and resolve multiple issues and fulfill needs which may exist.

Through my 15 years of being a foster/adopt parent, I have experienced how trauma, attachment, anxiety, learning disorders, Autism, ADHD, and mood disorders, affect daily functioning and the ability to enjoy life. I have come to appreciate how important it is to feel a sense of safety and belonging. We are biologically wired to need connections/relationships for optimal growth and development. However, negative life experiences, the inability to self-regulate our emotions, and or other mental health concerns, can negatively affect the way we interact with others, causing difficulties in building those positive relationships we need.

Are you a busy woman who feels like she’s lost herself in all the other demands of life? Maybe you’re so consumed with caring for others that you feel the need to apologize for taking time for yourself. Perhaps you’ve been heads down in your career that when you look up, you don’t recognize the life around you. You have achieved so much, yet find it difficult to trust yourself (not to mention others) and feel anxious at every turn. You’ve tried on your own to manage these things, but you’re realizing that in order to achieve the level of clarity and confidence you truly want, you might need some more support.

Are you looking for a way to improve your overall well-being? I provide a safe and neutral counseling space for individuals and families to work towards an overall improvement within their relationships, everyday life and mindset. One's choice to begin counseling is a positive decision towards self-care and a proactive way to handle life's hardships. Counseling provides an opportunity to learn ways to gain control over one's life. I believe that the power of empathy within counseling can be life changing.

I strongly believe in the importance of the family. Each individual is important in the family system and each one brings a different dynamic into it. I enjoy working with families on every level of their relationship: couples, parent/child, and siblings. While I am most passionate about working with individuals suffering with anxiety/depression, often the family relationship needs support as well, particularly with challenging children. Sometimes an outside perspective can help us see things differently. Challenges in a family are guaranteed, but with some encouragement and support, we can become stronger through those challenges.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who is trained in helping couples and individuals who are struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns. Some areas I specialize in are relationship issues, marital, pre-marital, trauma, and life transitions. I have specialty in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This approach focuses on interactions and recurring negative cycles that families and couples find themselves in. The goal is to restructure these interactions and to secure attachment and emotional bonds between one another. I am also trained In Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

“We are all on a journey of some sort, whether it is one of healing, new beginnings, pleasure, or life transition. Sometimes we encounter storms and obstacles that shake us and may make us feel as if we are lost or maybe incapable of overcoming the storm.” These storms may be recognized as anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, job or home. Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths as a therapist. I will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships.

Wisdom Ways LLC was created to help others reach their full potential in life. I am passionate about coaching people to help discover their purpose through setting goals, gaining confidence, and achieving dreams. I currently am only providing sessions on a limited schedule until further notice.

My direct clinical experience includes crisis work, substance abuse, program development, clinical supervision and behavior coaching. I have extensive experience with adults and children struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction and family stressors. I have been trained to work children ages birth to 17, in addition to working with adults and families through the therapeutic process.

I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist, specially trained in working with couples, individuals, and women ages 17-50. Some areas I specialize in are: Family relationship concerns, Marital work including intimacy concerns, Preparation for marriage (premarital), Life transitions, Emerging adulthood, and Reducing anxiety. The goal is to remedy dysfunction by: stopping negative, perpetuating cycles of interpersonal interactions; repairing, creating or fortifying emotional bonds (attachment); and modifying thought patterns that keep you stuck.

Relationships can be challenging. Sometimes we want to give up and just move on, while other times we want to heal and work through the challenges with our significant other. Neither choice is wrong; whatever feels right for you is what I would like to help you navigate. Whether that involves learning the skills to explore a decision, tools to enhance communication, resolving conflict, or learning how to connect more deeply; I am right there with you to provide an empathetic, nurturing environment that allows opportunities for self-exploration and growth. I understand the dilemma you may be facing and what you are going through.

Life is filled with challenges. Sometimes we wonder if we have what it takes to navigate through them. I believe that often when we are struggling, we may lack the skills necessary to see us through. My goal is to help you make sense of the challenges in your life through listening with understanding, recognizing your own strengths and providing you with new skills.

A great referral for me is someone who is ready to take on the challenge of growing and learning about themselves in an active manner. I work with each individual to utilize their unique strengths and abilities, helping to achieve maximum potential. I work extensively with depression, trauma and addictions.

With technological advances, and a much more hurried society, I have embraced the idea of Online Counseling, and have been able to translate my more than 20 years of experience in the field into an online environment. I provide video and phone sessions and found that combining one or both of those modalities with ongoing email exchanges has been much more beneficial to my clients than the standard one hour a week office appointment. Clients can schedule appointments during their lunch hour, or during their commute, taking less time away from family and work. We work on everything from past trauma to daily life stressors.

Through years of experience working with adults to kindergarteners in the educational system and advocating for my own children and their various needs, I have found that life experiences of all kinds impact our lives in both negative and positive ways. Whether an experience is rooted in joy or negativity, these events amplified or impacted by learning issues, perception, trauma, or anxiety pose obstacles for successes, relationships, and a person's ability to navigate life. Learning to self-regulate one's emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop coping skills through counseling, maximize personal growth and well-being.