Lesbian Therapists in Surprise, AZ
If positive vibes alone fixed mental health, we'd all be cured by inspirational throw pillows. Unfortunately, healing isn't that simple. Anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life's unexpected twists deserve more than clichés and quick fixes. My style is warm, direct, collaborative, and occasionally humorous because laughter can be part of healing, too. I'll meet you with curiosity instead of judgment, honesty instead of platitudes, and practical tools for real change. Together, we'll make sense of what's holding you back. Utilizing your strengths, you will be able to create the life you desire and deserve.
If positive vibes alone fixed mental health, we'd all be cured by inspirational throw pillows. Unfortunately, healing isn't that simple. Anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life's unexpected twists deserve more than clichés and quick fixes. My style is warm, direct, collaborative, and occasionally humorous because laughter can be part of healing, too. I'll meet you with curiosity instead of judgment, honesty instead of platitudes, and practical tools for real change. Together, we'll make sense of what's holding you back. Utilizing your strengths, you will be able to create the life you desire and deserve.
Tracey James
Counselor, MAC, LPC-S, CSAT, RACS, NBCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. I hold a master's degree in counseling with a specialization in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. I provide treatment for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+ issues. My credentials include training from the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), where I earned certification as a Sex Addiction Therapist - Supervisor (CSAT-S) and a Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist (RACS).
I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. I hold a master's degree in counseling with a specialization in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. I provide treatment for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+ issues. My credentials include training from the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), where I earned certification as a Sex Addiction Therapist - Supervisor (CSAT-S) and a Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist (RACS).
I am so thrilled you are here and excited to become a part of your journey in using your own personal power to achieve your ideal self. My name is Celeste. I am a Nationally Certified, Licensed Professional Counselor and registered Clinical Supervisor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. I have extensive experience utilizing various modalities such as DBT, CBT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and various others, which encompass my very eclectic style geared toward providing compassionate, nonjudgmental, and safe therapeutic services geared toward every individuals own unique and personal experiences and goals.
I am so thrilled you are here and excited to become a part of your journey in using your own personal power to achieve your ideal self. My name is Celeste. I am a Nationally Certified, Licensed Professional Counselor and registered Clinical Supervisor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. I have extensive experience utilizing various modalities such as DBT, CBT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and various others, which encompass my very eclectic style geared toward providing compassionate, nonjudgmental, and safe therapeutic services geared toward every individuals own unique and personal experiences and goals.
I have a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Avila University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia with training in Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Gottman Method Couple's Therapy & Play Therapy. Beyond my education, I have experience working with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health issues, including severe and persistent mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, abuse, neglect, couples and relationship issues, grief and loss, and mood/anxiety disorders. I use a multidisciplinary approach based on the individual and their specific need and therefore use a variety of therapeutic models.
I have a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Avila University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia with training in Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Gottman Method Couple's Therapy & Play Therapy. Beyond my education, I have experience working with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health issues, including severe and persistent mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, abuse, neglect, couples and relationship issues, grief and loss, and mood/anxiety disorders. I use a multidisciplinary approach based on the individual and their specific need and therefore use a variety of therapeutic models.
My approach is mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mixed with Client Centered Therapy. I develop and individualized program for each client that provides support and stepping stones in achieving a better quality of life. Therapy is provided in a relaxed environment that enables the client to bring forth a variety of issues without fear of being judged. I accept and work with clients right where their at.
My approach is mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mixed with Client Centered Therapy. I develop and individualized program for each client that provides support and stepping stones in achieving a better quality of life. Therapy is provided in a relaxed environment that enables the client to bring forth a variety of issues without fear of being judged. I accept and work with clients right where their at.
Accepting New Virtual Telehealth Client in AZ and MO. Providing individual therapy to clients seeking integrative mind & body alignment by exploring the client as a whole. Together, we will restore the delicate harmony that creates balance within your mind and body. I have a passion for helping women within the perinatal and postnatal journey, managing depression and/or anxiety, and the unique issues concerning the LGBTQA2S+ community. I treat people as human beings and do not reduce them to their personal difficulties, allowing my clients to illuminate the solutions already buried inside them.
Accepting New Virtual Telehealth Client in AZ and MO. Providing individual therapy to clients seeking integrative mind & body alignment by exploring the client as a whole. Together, we will restore the delicate harmony that creates balance within your mind and body. I have a passion for helping women within the perinatal and postnatal journey, managing depression and/or anxiety, and the unique issues concerning the LGBTQA2S+ community. I treat people as human beings and do not reduce them to their personal difficulties, allowing my clients to illuminate the solutions already buried inside them.
I provide individual counseling services for those affected by gambling addiction. I focus on assisting the gambler to decrease or eliminate gambling activities. I have developed multiple interventions over the past 20 years counseling gamblers. Many of those services can be covered by the Arizona Department of Gaming Office of Problem Gambling, Treatment Assistance Program if certain criteria is met. Additionally, provide counseling for Veterans and narcissistic abuse recovery. Most major insurance is accepted.
I provide individual counseling services for those affected by gambling addiction. I focus on assisting the gambler to decrease or eliminate gambling activities. I have developed multiple interventions over the past 20 years counseling gamblers. Many of those services can be covered by the Arizona Department of Gaming Office of Problem Gambling, Treatment Assistance Program if certain criteria is met. Additionally, provide counseling for Veterans and narcissistic abuse recovery. Most major insurance is accepted.
One minute you feel like you have it all figured out and the next, you're struggling with stress, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed. You are not alone and finding help is no easy task. So, I am happy you're here! In the therapeutic process I am here to work beside you in navigating your struggles like anxiety, depression, college, life transitions, and relationships. I am empathetic and provide a safe space where you can feel understood and validated. I am passionate about working with my clients through the challenging moments in their lives and helping them achieve their goals.
One minute you feel like you have it all figured out and the next, you're struggling with stress, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed. You are not alone and finding help is no easy task. So, I am happy you're here! In the therapeutic process I am here to work beside you in navigating your struggles like anxiety, depression, college, life transitions, and relationships. I am empathetic and provide a safe space where you can feel understood and validated. I am passionate about working with my clients through the challenging moments in their lives and helping them achieve their goals.
Are you struggling with motivation, feeling disconnected, or experiencing burnout? Do you wish to manage stress and anxiety more effectively?
Sometimes families, couples, and individuals need support to embrace the “why” that brings us together, keeps our relationships strong, and motivates us in our daily lives.
Using a variety of theoretical approaches, including Experiential, Solution-Focused, and Family Systems theories, I work alongside families, couples, and individuals to draw on their strengths and emotional connections in ways that foster growth and resilience.
Are you struggling with motivation, feeling disconnected, or experiencing burnout? Do you wish to manage stress and anxiety more effectively?
Sometimes families, couples, and individuals need support to embrace the “why” that brings us together, keeps our relationships strong, and motivates us in our daily lives.
Using a variety of theoretical approaches, including Experiential, Solution-Focused, and Family Systems theories, I work alongside families, couples, and individuals to draw on their strengths and emotional connections in ways that foster growth and resilience.
Sometimes life feels like you’re walking around in shoes that don’t quite fit—trying to live by stories that someone else wrote for you. At Changing Insights, we believe that real growth begins when you start to understand yourself differently—when you gain new clarity about what’s been holding you back and what’s possible instead.
I work with couples and individuals who are ready to explore themselves more deeply. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict, or the lasting effects of trauma, my goal is to help you develop the insight and confidence to create the changes you want.
Sometimes life feels like you’re walking around in shoes that don’t quite fit—trying to live by stories that someone else wrote for you. At Changing Insights, we believe that real growth begins when you start to understand yourself differently—when you gain new clarity about what’s been holding you back and what’s possible instead.
I work with couples and individuals who are ready to explore themselves more deeply. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict, or the lasting effects of trauma, my goal is to help you develop the insight and confidence to create the changes you want.
I work primarily with women who feel overwhelmed by perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, relationship stress, ADHD, or the invisible mental load they carry. Many are thoughtful, capable, and successful on the outside but internally exhausted, self-critical, or questioning their worth. Together, we create a supportive, collaborative space to understand what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping strategies, and help you move toward greater clarity, self-compassion, and a life that feels more balanced and authentic.
I work primarily with women who feel overwhelmed by perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, relationship stress, ADHD, or the invisible mental load they carry. Many are thoughtful, capable, and successful on the outside but internally exhausted, self-critical, or questioning their worth. Together, we create a supportive, collaborative space to understand what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping strategies, and help you move toward greater clarity, self-compassion, and a life that feels more balanced and authentic.
Is your child experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties? Does your child need help with identifying and expressing thoughts and feelings? Are you looking for services that encourage creativity, boost confidence, and differ from traditional talk therapy? If your answer is YES, I can help! My unique approach utilizes art, play, and movement as avenues of self-exploration, discovery, expression, confidence, and growth! I provide a safe, supportive, creative, and non-clinical environment to help build trust, gain hope, feel understood, positively connect, and identify and express thoughts and emotions!
Is your child experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties? Does your child need help with identifying and expressing thoughts and feelings? Are you looking for services that encourage creativity, boost confidence, and differ from traditional talk therapy? If your answer is YES, I can help! My unique approach utilizes art, play, and movement as avenues of self-exploration, discovery, expression, confidence, and growth! I provide a safe, supportive, creative, and non-clinical environment to help build trust, gain hope, feel understood, positively connect, and identify and express thoughts and emotions!
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Welcome! I am a Licensed Psychologist who earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2014. I have over 15 years experience working in an array of settings, including community mental health, school settings, group homes, residential treatment, outpatient settings, correctional facilities, and private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, group, family and couple’s therapy, as well as psychological assessments. I have experience working with a variety of clientele.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Welcome! I am a Licensed Psychologist who earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2014. I have over 15 years experience working in an array of settings, including community mental health, school settings, group homes, residential treatment, outpatient settings, correctional facilities, and private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, group, family and couple’s therapy, as well as psychological assessments. I have experience working with a variety of clientele.
As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD), I've helped thousands of clients of every age, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation recapture their lives from bipolar & mood disorders, TBI, anxiety and depression, struggles with domestic & sexual abuse, PTSD, fears, trauma, & coping w/ situations surrounding death & dying. Having the highest level of Psychological credential in Psychology & Psychotherapy, you can rely on getting a treatment regime customized for you, whether it's using psychoeducation, gestalt principles, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The force that is derailing your life can be tamed or banished altogether.
As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD), I've helped thousands of clients of every age, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation recapture their lives from bipolar & mood disorders, TBI, anxiety and depression, struggles with domestic & sexual abuse, PTSD, fears, trauma, & coping w/ situations surrounding death & dying. Having the highest level of Psychological credential in Psychology & Psychotherapy, you can rely on getting a treatment regime customized for you, whether it's using psychoeducation, gestalt principles, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The force that is derailing your life can be tamed or banished altogether.
You don’t have to stay stuck. If anxiety, depression, or past trauma are weighing you down, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want. It can feel like no matter how hard you try, the same patterns keep repeating, leaving you frustrated and uncertain about the future. But healing is possible—you don’t have to go through this alone. Therapy can help you break free from cycles of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt so you can regain control, rebuild trust in yourself, and find meaning beyond the pain. With the right support, you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
You don’t have to stay stuck. If anxiety, depression, or past trauma are weighing you down, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want. It can feel like no matter how hard you try, the same patterns keep repeating, leaving you frustrated and uncertain about the future. But healing is possible—you don’t have to go through this alone. Therapy can help you break free from cycles of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt so you can regain control, rebuild trust in yourself, and find meaning beyond the pain. With the right support, you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
My practice is rooted in compassion, kindness, growth, creativity. I will present you with a customized plan based on my years of training and experience that will meet you where you are at and push you into the future. I am open to working will all ages and stages and have experience from birth to 75! I look at each person as an individual and enjoy supporting and being of service to anyone that is looking to be the best version of themselves! I specialize in healing the brain and body of trauma and taking control back from fear!
My practice is rooted in compassion, kindness, growth, creativity. I will present you with a customized plan based on my years of training and experience that will meet you where you are at and push you into the future. I am open to working will all ages and stages and have experience from birth to 75! I look at each person as an individual and enjoy supporting and being of service to anyone that is looking to be the best version of themselves! I specialize in healing the brain and body of trauma and taking control back from fear!
I am a Licensed Counselor trained in several trauma resolution models. My style is eclectic and client-centered with a goal of creating a safe place to help you live the best life for you. I believe everyone has the ability to heal and that the right therapist can help you experience and recognize your true self so you can start enjoying a life filled with joy, passion and love. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, trauma of all kinds, addictions and relational issues.
I am a Licensed Counselor trained in several trauma resolution models. My style is eclectic and client-centered with a goal of creating a safe place to help you live the best life for you. I believe everyone has the ability to heal and that the right therapist can help you experience and recognize your true self so you can start enjoying a life filled with joy, passion and love. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, trauma of all kinds, addictions and relational issues.
People often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in painful patterns, or impacted by trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. Many are insightful and self-aware but still feel disconnected from themselves or trapped in cycles they can’t seem to shift. I integrate EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT to help clients better understand themselves, build emotional regulation, process painful experiences, and create lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative, and supportive space.
People often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in painful patterns, or impacted by trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. Many are insightful and self-aware but still feel disconnected from themselves or trapped in cycles they can’t seem to shift. I integrate EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT to help clients better understand themselves, build emotional regulation, process painful experiences, and create lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative, and supportive space.
There is a more compassionate way to motivate change! I provide in-person sessions in Surprise, AZ and telehealth to clients all over Arizona. I believe the best life is one lived with meaning and purpose where we are connected to others in healthy ways. Challenges, hardships, and mistakes are part of being human. We can't always help what happens to us. How we respond to these painful experiences is where we regain our power. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore the origins of pain with self-compassion. My passion is working with clients to unlock this self-compassion, making room for breakthrough and healing.
There is a more compassionate way to motivate change! I provide in-person sessions in Surprise, AZ and telehealth to clients all over Arizona. I believe the best life is one lived with meaning and purpose where we are connected to others in healthy ways. Challenges, hardships, and mistakes are part of being human. We can't always help what happens to us. How we respond to these painful experiences is where we regain our power. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore the origins of pain with self-compassion. My passion is working with clients to unlock this self-compassion, making room for breakthrough and healing.
Hey there, welcome to my page. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps individuals and couples navigate the messy, meaningful work of growth, connection, and repair. Whether you’re newly married and want to build a solid foundation, or you’re feeling stuck in repetitive patterns with your partner or yourself, therapy can be a powerful place to explore, heal, and move forward. I offer premarital counseling, couples therapy, and individual sessions with adults who want to break old cycles and live with more intention, clarity, and relational health.
Hey there, welcome to my page. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps individuals and couples navigate the messy, meaningful work of growth, connection, and repair. Whether you’re newly married and want to build a solid foundation, or you’re feeling stuck in repetitive patterns with your partner or yourself, therapy can be a powerful place to explore, heal, and move forward. I offer premarital counseling, couples therapy, and individual sessions with adults who want to break old cycles and live with more intention, clarity, and relational health.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.