Therapists in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ

Do you want to untangle communication challenges, resolve conflict, or rekindle intimacy... or perhaps all of the above? I am here to guide you toward deeper, more meaningful connections. Strong, fulfilling relationships are the cornerstone of a happy, balanced life, and healthy sexuality is integral to your well-being. Regardless of your past, the relationship you’re currently in or would like to be in, I can help you get there. I'll give you the tools, practices, and mindset to find safety, satisfaction, and peace with yourself and others.

I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping people facing emotional, social and cognitive challenges. My approach to psychotherapy draws from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theories. With compassion and respect I work to help individuals find personal strength and resilience to experience a better quality of life.

At Therapy With Heart, we have a passion for helping people grow and make changes in their life which will be clear from the minute you first make contact. Relationships matter! Family dynamics, partnership/couples and intimacy, dating, or grief and loss are all connected to relationships! It takes courage to decide to enter therapy and until you feel safe and comfortable, it is challenging to create change. Therefore, we structure the session around mindfulness, emphasizing strengths, and collaborating together on the work. We provide you with the highest quality therapy by specialty professionals.

Having trained at Notre Dame, UC Berkeley and Stanford, I bring rigorous scientific expertise into my clinical work with adolescents (ages 14-24), college students, and women. I assist clients with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, vocational or academic concerns, ADHD, relationship concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, life transitions, multicultural and identity concerns, as well as family of origin challenges. I often work with high-achieving individuals who find themselves looking for practical solutions to the barriers that impede their success.

Debbie is passionate about working with people of all ages, who are struggling with a variety of issues that are stress-inducing. This counselor desires to walk with clients on their healing journey. If you are truly desiring help to get unstuck & want to find your pathway forward, you will find Debbie to be a good guide to lead you forward with kindness & compassion. Offering clients HOPE & HEALING throughout the therapy process is the overall goal for each session. "Working together, I want each client to heal from their past pain & leave feeling more self-empowered on their life journey."

Isabelle McKay is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona who has been practicing since 2019. She has two Bachelor's Degrees from North Dakota State in Psychology and Human Development (Conception - Late Adolescence). She then proceeded to the University of Arizona for her Master's Degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling. Isabelle is passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental environment to assist individuals through life's seasons.

As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), I have been providing counseling to individuals, couples and families for 12 years. I utilize a combination of therapeutic techniques to increase both self-awareness and insight as well as skill building and coping strategies. My belief is that the key to successful treatment is the therapeutic relationship. In my practice, I aim to create a collaborative, open, and safe therapeutic environment. During our first few session, my goal is to work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan based on your unique needs.

With a naturopathic medical doctor's healing perspective, Dr Kayla Dawn Sumberg, NMD and Philinda Sumberg, BSPH, CCH, ULCM, are here for those who want more; more out of life and more from mental healthcare. Suffering from pain, anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress; we are here. Looking to enhance your life and elevate yourself; we are here. As a team, we work towards cure by helping you tap deep within to find your joyful and magical, sacred self for inner peace, greater wellbeing and over all better quality of life, .

I am a trauma-informed psychologist with a strengths-based approach that is grounded in the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This means that I believe that everyone in life experiences situations that affect their beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and values, sometimes in unhelpful ways. My focus areas are relationship issues (romantic/family/friends), trauma and PTSD, couples counseling, anxiety, depression, anger management, career counseling, family conflict, infidelity, self-esteem, stress, among other issues. Healthy relationships with yourself and others can improve your overall well-being and mental health.

You have an innate ability for psychological healing and growth; you can become who you truly are. When you are ready, therapy can help support you through this work. I provide confidential individual therapy services for adults 18 years of age and older who are experiencing general mental health concerns such as those related to depression, anxiety, stress, health issues, relational issues, grief, identity concerns, professional or personal life transitions, trauma, and abuse.

My style is compassionate yet direct, and I have personal life experiences that give me an insight and empathy level that quickly facilitates trust and rapport. I believe we all have the answers within, and I am here to help guide you to find and trust your own best answers, move through blocks to success and take action towards your most desired goals.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor my professional orientation has been based on the Cognitive Behavioral model however, I believe that there is not a “one size fits all” approach to therapy. With over 15 years of experience providing behavioral management and mental health services, I utilize integrative therapy techniques in order to meet the individualized treatment needs of each person. I offer counseling and talk therapy services; however, I do not currently offer psychological testing.

Life is tough to manage. I specialize in helping you identify the thoughts, emotions and behaviors that keep you from living to your fullest. Together we can build skills and pursue opportunities to empower you to have a more productive, meaningful and happier life. I provide the space to explore and discuss all aspects of life without judgement.

As an addictions counselor I work to develop and assist in wellness programming to best mitigate returning to maladaptive coping mechanisms. We all face adversity in life and how we deal with that adversity changes over time if you struggle with substance I will work to help you overcome adversity. I have served since 2018 as Major League Soccers Addictions counselor after retiring from the play of fifteen years specializing in assisting young males battle their disease. As a Crossfit coach and nutritional expert I will attack every angle of you to bring back confidence and help you to feel more capable.

Taking these small steps on your healing journey shows great courage. The daily challenges of life can leave us feeling tired, stressed, anxious, and unmotivated. We can sometimes find ourselves cruising on autopilot and find ourselves neglecting our needs. Gaining insight, increasing self-awareness, and feeling confident in yourself are just a few things you can gain from therapy in an open and honest space. You are deserving of grace and compassion, and I am excited to walk alongside you on your journey! I strive to create a safe, supportive, and collaborative space for you.

Debbie Bertoldo is a Certified Counselor, ready and willing to help you understand your feelings and behaviors, and why some issues in life, create stumbling blocks for us. Her clinical background includes working with individuals struggling with substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She has helped many individuals understand the source of their difficult issues and separate the emotional response to help them move forward in their lives. She works best with adults 18 and over.

Not accepting new patients. Is anxiety, stress, insomnia, or chronic pain impacting your life? Are you tired of these issues taking the focus away from your work, family, and activities? Have you noticed your physical health being impacted by your emotional health? When our emotional health isn't doing well it can also impact our physical health and vice versa. I specialize in helping people learn skills to manage anxiety, stress, insomnia, and chronic pain.

I am so happy you are here! My job is to make you feel comfortable and safe throughout this process from beginning to end. I work with clients from ages 16+ struggling with anxiety, OCD, Depression, interpersonal difficulties, self-esteem issues, and trauma. I take a highly collaborative approach and ensure that you are informed every step of the way. Through support, empathy, collaboration, and specialized skills/strategies, you will be on your way to developing more happiness, fulfilment, and peace of mind!

Two major areas of focus are Fidelity Issues for Couples (including but not limited to Sex Addiction) and Intensive Therapy Programs for Individuals and Couples. See my website for details (www.scottsdalecounseling.net). I run two Men's Groups each week, addressing Fidelity, Addiction and Anger Issues. I typically see Spouses for Coaching and do extensive Couple Therapy in the Restoration process. Intensive Therapy Programs are typically eight days in length, with the individual or couple seeing me several hours daily. I am an EFT-trained couples' therapist and am Co-Author of the book: Lonely All the Time.