Bisexual Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ

My hope and desire as a therapist is to help inspire and empower clients to reach their potentials. In my 35+ years of experience, I have worked with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, all with the desire to better their lives. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative relationship with my clients where curiosity and possibilities become a part of their approach to life. I strive to help my clients to live courageously, explore outside of your comfort zone, develop a growth mindset, and see challenges as opportunity.

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 goal is to help every client lead a more fulfilling life. Throughout my life, I have experienced a journey of self-exploration and growth that led me to transition from the corporate world to my passion, counseling. I am inspired to help others discover their best self by gaining insight into thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of reaching their full potential. By engaging in self-exploration through the process of therapy, we can improve how we feel about ourselves which translates into a healthier and happier life for ourselves and those close to us.

Are you facing obstacles in your life that leave you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the future? It's understandable to feel overwhelmed or uncertain when facing obstacles in life, unsure of the path forward, and pressured to have everything sorted out. As your therapist, I offer a customized approach tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll create a nurturing environment where trust, warmth, and open dialogue thrive.

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.

Making the decision to begin therapy is not an easy one, but the therapeutic process can help you to understand the reason for your symptoms and behaviors, and assist you in making desired changes. My perspective is strength based and together we can work to identify obstacles, which may be getting in the way of achieving your goals. My approach is warm, respectful and empathetic. I am committed to best practices and am trained in EMDR and ERP. Incorporating various treatment modalities, I offer individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults, and am trained in couples and family therapy.

Dr. Bantel's practice is dedicated to serving individuals from diverse backgrounds, with a particular focus on addressing the unique mental health needs of children, adolescents, and men. His therapeutic expertise spans a broad spectrum of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, behavioral issues, educational challenges, substance use, and relationship/family conflicts. Dr. Bantel is committed to tailoring his treatment approach to the specific needs of each individual, employing a diverse range of evidence-based interventions.

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.

Accepting new clients. As a clinician I’ve learned exposure based work is crucial regardless of what you are struggling with. Learning how to tolerate discomfort and hold it with acceptance and compassion is what makes healing so hard. This is what I help clients learn how to do, accept all parts of who they are and hold it with compassion and understanding. I have experience working with a wide variety of individuals, I have found myself excelling working with OCD, Anxiety related disorders, Trauma, and ADHD. There is a discernment process in healing, learning when we need to respond and when we dont. This is what takes time.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Therapy with Heart. I have a passion for empowering people to grow and make changes in their life. My style of therapy is unique because it focuses on working with you to find YOUR answers...whatever they may be. It takes courage to decide to enter therapy and until you feel safe and comfortable, it is challenging to create change. Therefore, I structure the session around mindfulness, emphasizing strengths, and collaborating together on the work.

A journey that looks inward and embodies, what I believe to be, fundamental aspects of life, which are Transformation, Adaptation and Acceptance. To reach this method of consciousness, it can’t be counterfeited, I live it. I came to discover that what I enjoy most is inspiring others and aiding them in finding their own way by unlocking their potential and discovering all the possibilities that lead to their specific and individual transformation.

Are you feeling anxious, stressed, or stuck? Do you constantly feel like you just "aren't good enough"? You are not alone. Living in an age of instant information, external validation and constant pressure to succeed can feel overwhelming. You are in the right place. We understand that you need a safe space to identify what the roadblocks are that are holding you back so that you can start to work through them and heal. We are ready to meet you where you are with compassion and understanding. It shouldn't be so hard to feel comfortable in your own mind and body. We are here to help.

It's normal to feel anxious when going through big life transitions. Or perhaps you are feeling low because a new relationship has triggered an old wound. In either case, a safe space to process your pain points can help you heal. I am committed to providing a nonjudgemental environment for my clients, to foster growth. I work with both men and women, though I especially enjoy working with young women navigating transitions in adulthood. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples get "unstuck" and find connection and meaning in their lives. My ultimate goal is for you to gain confidence in your own decision-making.

I provide a safe, nonjudgemental space for individuals, couples, and families to build strong and healthy relationships. I believes in guiding individuals through life's obstacles with healthy communication, empathy, and openness, all to ensure change and personal growth with every client.

You have the freedom to create the life that you choose. Rather than conforming and living out someone else’s vision, let’s work together to embrace and build upon the things that make you unique. I support a community that encourages people to use their abilities and talents by working with neurodivergent people and families to construct values, set goals, and clear the path toward a meaningful life. Let's maximize your strengths and learn how to manage the things that cause distress and harm your relationship with yourself and the world.

Emily Krushefski is one of just two DBT-Linehan Certified Clinicians in Arizona and also one of two serving Montana. She is dedicated to providing the highest quality treatment in a comfortable, relaxing environment. Attention and care is given to understanding and accommodating specific client needs with a focus on therapy that works. Emily is trained in multiple evidenced-based treatments. This substantial training history, combined with years of experience provides clients with a polished, professional therapeutic process involving patience, support and encouragement.

Do you feel like you’re on high alert all of the time—constantly walking on eggshells, worrying about what could happen and on the lookout for danger? Are you consumed with incessant, looping thoughts that make it difficult to focus on tasks at hand and be present with the people around you? Perhaps you engage in perfectionistic thinking and are overly hard on yourself, always second guessing your decisions, stressing about making a mistake and thinking you could have done something better. Welcome to my profile, and approach: with Mindfulness informed choices, we can transform our lives into ones of meaning, reducing our suffering.

Taking this first big step and going to therapy can seem impossible but as someone who has been in your shoes, I encourage you to find the courage to show up for yourself. You will learn a lot about yourself in therapy but more importantly, you will unlearn so much more. My goal is to create a safe space where you can process your thoughts and feelings and understand the purpose of your behaviors. I work with my clients to identify and unlearn self-limiting core beliefs such as feelings of not being good enough, fear of failure, and perfectionism. I hope you decide to take this leap and choose you because if not you, then who?

If you are reading this, you have taken the first step towards change, great job! I believe the therapeutic relationship should provide a safe place to explore the relationship to self. While doing this, you can embrace, challenge, process, and reflect on your thoughts and feelings. We can work together to understand and move past stressors from life transitions, relationships, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Much of my experience has been counseling with active-duty military, veterans, their families, and first responders, helping them cope with the unique cultural stressors that arise with these roles.