Psychodynamic Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ

For the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping clients to FULLY recover & HEAL from eating disorders, trauma, abuse, depression & anxiety. I believe it is absolutely possible to overcome past events that have impacted or wounded you, and that a fulfilled, meaningful life can be created regardless of severity or length of disorder. As the Founder / Director of A New Beginning & TheHealthyWeighOut, I lead a caring, remarkable team of specialists who work to heal others. I am an internationally-known Eating Disorder & Trauma expert who trains therapists worldwide. I am also on the Faculty of Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.

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.

My passion is to collaborate with clients to help them improve their lives, gain insight and new perspectives, and assist them in removing unwanted barriers so they can confidently make desired life changes. I provide treatment and counseling for emotional eating and binge eating, anxiety, trauma resolution, borderline personality disorder, psychology of weight loss, improving self esteem, depression, healing shame, relationship issues, stress management, and health enhancement. New DBT groups starting July 13.

Are you considering therapy but have concerns about finding the "right" therapist or type of treatment? These are important considerations and the decision to seek therapy is a big step. The patient-therapist relationship is a critical component of therapy and it is important to choose as therapist that is a "good fit" for you. Every individual is unique with his/her own personal story and goals. Therefore, therapy must be tailored to the individual. I have training and experience in multiple therapeutic approaches (CBT, REBT, DBT, psychodynamic )

Welcome! We are a rapidly growing private practice serving clients in both Arizona and New York. At Awakenly we believe in the inherent potential and birthright of all individuals to lead healthy, happy, productive lives and our goal is to assist you in this process through individualized treatment plans and approaches created and curated specifically for you.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I understand the importance of creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to find your best self. I specialize in treating issues in marital connection and intimacy, affair recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. After completing my master's work, I gained extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, which addresses family of origin issues, wounding messages from childhood, and attachment styles expressed in relationships.

Life isn't always easy to deal with. The way we think, feel, and behave directly affect how we handle a certain situation. The relationships we have has a huge influence in our lives. I am here to help you through your life journey by helping you set clear boundaries with others, helping you overcome challenges, and helping you find your inner strength. I can help you create appropriate coping skills and gain more awareness in your life. My goal is to empower you and watch you grow into your highest potential. Together, we can create goals and work hard to reach those goals. All you have to do is try.

I offer an initial consultation at no charge. You can find out more about the psychoanalytic process, get a sense of who I am, and this will give us the opportunity to determine together what could be helpful. My psychoanalytic training was done with Anna Freud and her colleagues at the Anna Freud Centre in London (Hampstead Clinic).

I bring space for my clients through a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental as well as unconditional lens. Sometimes it can be figuring out your true identity and what drives you to do the things you do, other times it can be day to day issues. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society.

I design therapy to address the specific problems the person wants to work on. Anything from counseling to deep psychotherapy. I use CBT, EMDR, Client-Centered and Schema therapy. I also have training in psychodynamic and transpersonal therapy. I was trained in Chicago and have worked in private and community clinics, on an in-patient VA dual diagnosis unit and a correctional facility hospital, and at the Illinois state hospital in Chicago. I work with anxiety, OCD, Panic, and depressive/bipolar disorders, ADHD, trauma survivors, couples, LGBT, sexual problems, and male psychology, TBI.

What does thriving mean to you? Each of us are on a journey toward thriving. Sometimes we get interrupted along the way by anxiety, fear, rejection, anger, sadness, and resentment. When we feel uncertain or stuck we might experience disconnection, lack of purpose, and loss of meaning. In such times, therapy offers a safe place to be heard, a trusted person to unpack our stories with, and a method for traveling through the layers of life’s ups and downs. I believe strongly that this present moment is an avenue for creating growth and change, that’s why I deeply value the transformative potential of therapy.

Pain from the past or fear about the future might make it difficult to enjoy the present. If this describes you or a teen you care about, I want you to know there is hope. My name is Kerrey, and I'm glad you found my bio. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults who are striving to be their best selves. I practice therapy at Choose Health and Happiness Counseling in a comfortable, inviting space at the Scottsdale location on Shea Boulevard. Your story, your pain, and your collection of difficulties are unique to you. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.

I have been a Clinical Social Worker for 47 years. I love being able to help people and to make a difference in their lives. I work with adults, both individually and as couples. I see couples for pre-marital counseling, as well as marital therapy. I also work with gay and lesbian couples.Often times, individuals are able to resolve their issue and develop a stronger relationship. I also see adolescents experiencing adjustment issues and work with families during and after divorces.I have a psychodynamic background and focus on underlying motivations. I use cognitive therapy to understand cognitive distortions.

My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life (college, grad school, jobs, family, anxiety) to overcome the challenges that our mind creates. I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgemental space for my clients to be their authentic selves.

I am a Pre-graduate Counseling Intern from Arizona State University under supervision of Dr. Marlena Gonzales-Gabaldon. My work lies on building a strong, trustworthy, and compassionate therapeutic relationship with the people I work with to ensure the best care that fulfills their needs. With experience in anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, I utilize Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as some of my main approaches to counseling. I also incorporate mindfulness and meditation in therapy to assist people in their mental health journey.

Most of my work involves working with depression, anxiety, trauma, losses, and life adaptations with adolescents and adults. I have a strong experience working cross-culturally and including the family in the therapy if necessary. My approach is Existential-Humanistic with a strong Psychodynamic base. I may use cognitive therapy, and other techniques such as EMDR or IFS when necessary. My purpose is to help patients achieve harmony between emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of your life. Treatment aim at maintaining a careful balance of identifying and addressing problems while also emphasizing existing strengths.

Currently ACCEPTING new clients. Available for in person or Teletherapy appointments.. Telemedicine certified. CBT certified. I enjoy working with children adults. Are you experiencing anxiety and/or social isolation? Do you need to make a decision about staying in a relationship? Would you like to have a more peaceful home environment? Do you need assistance with finding your passion in life? Do you need help setting and achieving your long -term goals? Are there self-esteem or boundary issues? Are you looking to change careers? I can help you with all of the above and many more. I am only a phone call away.

I work with individual adults (18+) managing a variety of issues, including trauma and PTSD, spiritual/existential issues and concerns, creative blocks, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and career/life path development.

I thrive working with clients learning to understand and heal from addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, church hurt, individuals questioning sexuality, persons working through career transitions, and couples navigating how to communicate and deepen emotional and physical intimacy. My aim is to provide a space where you can connect with yourself, feel accepted, whole, and human, and a place where you can learn to thrive again.