Family Therapy in Tempe, AZ
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Liz Danbury
Counselor, LPC, CCTP, JD
Verified
Verified
I primarily utilize EMDR, Internal
Family
Systems (IFS), Structural Dissociation, Safe and Sound Protocol, Somatic Integration and Processing, Mindfulness Practices, and DBT, but my approach to therapy is eclectic.
I am a trauma therapist and clinical supervisor. You do not have to live with difficult emotions. I can provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to get past your past, manage current triggers, and live your best life. I will help you navigate through through all the implications of trauma including PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, guilt, hopelessness, loneliness, anger, shame, grief, career dissatisfaction, relationship issues, difficulties with boundaries, health concerns, and existential crises. I draw from a variety of modalities to meet your specific needs and goals.

Tianna J Matthews
Counselor, BA, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with people who have experienced depression, anxiety,
family
conflict, self-esteem issues, & various traumas.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and graduate of Arizona State University's Master of Counseling program. I aspire to continue clinical work and curate a safe & supportive space for clients to explore the issues/struggles that may be affecting their mental well-being. I also aim to continue research within the field of health care surrounding health disparities and continue advancing social justice for minority & marginalized communities.

Danielle Garlington
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Danielle received her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in
Family
Studies and her Master’s degree in Psychology from Grand Canyon University.
It’s not a question of “what’s wrong with me?” Rather, it’s putting into context what happened to you and its impact on your life. It’s about confronting the core issues of the past to make a positive change for the future. That’s the kind of philosophy her clients and Danielle have employed together enhancing the quality of life in the process. As a counselor serving court supervised clients of the State of Arizona, Danielle worked on the toughest cases usually involving truama, substance abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence. Sadly, those factors are passed onto others within the household creating generational trauma.

Kim Chaves Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I spent five years as an adjunct professor at Arizona Christian University--teaching classes related to marriage,
family
, and parenting.
I am passionate about supporting individuals as they make sense of their own unique story and its impact on them. For those who desire a faith based perspective, I enjoy helping people find healing within the context of their relationship with God. Since it is within healthy, connected relationships that growth takes place, my approach with clients includes collaboratively building a strong, therapeutic relationship that will create a foundation for change.
Waitlist for new clients

Adam Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LAC, CET, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You may find a couples or
family
session, a stress relief session, or an expression based process that just brings your life into the clear focus you really want and need.
I know how hard it is to find an ally or someone to trust. As a therapist, my biggest asset is that I've been there, and I can lead people through the process that has transformed me. Whether it's feeling capable at school or at work, having confidence with friends and partners, or realizing that not everyone has had to dodge the same number of curve balls that you have, developing new patterns is both simple and one of the hardest things we can try to do. My method is designed to support the brain in bringing our inner wisdom to the things you, your
family
, or children really want to change.

Brenna Peck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Accepting new clients. Brenna is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationships, and various adjustments. She provides individual and
family therapy
to children and adults. She uses an empathetic, non judgmental, and sincere approach to build rapport which she believes is key in the therapeutic process. She considers herself to have a direct approach and believes in helping clients to build insight into themselves, understand unhealthy patterns, and discover root causes to their challenges.

William L. Bradley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
in the Phoenix area for the last 25 years. I have a complete knowledge of the resources within the community. My experience includes work with troubled teens in a variety of contexts. I have 15 years experience as a provider for the courts providing mediation, counseling, therapeutic supervision and evaluations for families in the transitions of divorce. I am also a skilled relationship and marital therapist. I specialize in men's issues. I have also had extensive experience in anger management, depression and anxiety disorders.

Vickey L Simmons-Hart
Counselor, MA, MS
Verified
Verified
Treatment approaches include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal
Family
Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Brainspotting (BSP).
Hello! My name is Vickey Hart. I have nearly a decade of experience working in the behavioral health field and have experience working with diverse populations of children and adults throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area. My professional perspective on healing is strengths-based and client-centric, coupled with evidence-based practical approaches. I have experience serving populations that include children, adults, families, and couples.

Arizona Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAS-MFT, LAMFT
Verified
Verified
As an Associate Clinical Therapist at the Arizona Marriage and
Family Therapy
Clinic, I am supervised by Independently Licensed Marriage and
Family
Therapists with over 15+ years of experience.
Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving many people stuck and unsure where to turn. I understand that the decision to seek out therapy can often feel scary, so I strive to work from an empathetic and nonjudgmental perspective to help my clients to feel heard, supported, and comfortable in therapy. As a Marriage and
Family Therapist
, I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families to help navigate life’s challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to explore and express emotions, perspectives, and personal or relationship needs.

Kristin Jimenez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Working towards the future is an important and often difficult task when dealing with worries of the present and past. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and
Family Therapist
who can help you take steps forward into the future you want. Working together through the counseling process you can learn to find what your happiness looks like and the best steps to get there. Whether you are a couple working through a rough patch, a
family
going through a transition, or an individual working through anxiety or depression I have the expertise to utilize various clinical techniques to help bring about the desired outcomes for each individual

Jessica Ann Stelfox
Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I’m deeply honored to work as a licensed professional counselor with individuals who desire to heal their wounds and reclaim their victory stories. With many years of experience as a child and
family therapist
, my central goal has been to create spaces of safety for youth and their caregivers to speak their truths and find their inner strengths. My therapeutic style allows for a delicate balance between structured and structured treatment, inviting the client to take the lead in directing the process while also guiding their steps along the path.

Madison Lynch
Counselor, MC, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and utilize treatment techniques from a variety of modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal
Family
Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness-based interventions.
Beginning the process of therapy can be vulnerable. Congratulations on taking this first step! I am a Licensed Associate Counselor whose professional experience includes working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues/attachment, domestic violence, and various life transitions. I believe everyone is unique and I aim to create a therapeutic space personalized for each client. I place high importance on creating a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment for all.

Josh Leo Steinmetz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA SW, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
From my more traditional grandparents, my alternative lifestyle mother and the aunts and uncles who added much vibrant diversity to our
family
(African, Latino, and Asian).
Life is full of opposition, loss, and uncertainty. However, we are ALL complicated, unique AND RESILIENT beings! Many times feelings of helplessness can prevent us from reaching our full potential. Therapy is a collaborative relationship where two or more individuals work together to bring light to life's questions and unlock strengths we already hold inside... a judgement-free-environment to open up and explore new opportunities while healing and learning from life's challenges. Overcome negative self-beliefs while creating your desired reality... journeys that ultimately lead to a state of wellbeing and overall contentment. AKA Whole Person Happiness!

Megan Stanek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I practice with an emphasis on working with both the client and their
family
, as appropriate.
Many people seek therapy for the purpose of learning to cope with their suffering. While learning to implement healthy coping skills is absolutely something that can be incorporated in to therapy, I believe that therapy is meant to help someone not just cope but truly heal from the adverse life experiences they have encountered. I provide more than the traditional "crisis of the week" talk therapy and see my role as supporting individuals and families in moving through their suffering to discover their inner strengths, develop resiliency, and truly heal their pain.

Rachel Hamel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT, CCTS-I
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a therapist I try to cultivate a space of safety and non-judgment that allows individuals to experience and express the most vulnerable parts of themselves! I am a licensed marriage and
family therapist
specializing in couples,
family
, adults, and adolescent services with experience working with and treating the full spectrum of the life span. I am an Experiential Somatic Therapist. I also utilize expressive art modalities and other creative interventions. Other therapies and modalities I utilize in my practice are CBT, DBT,
Family
Systems Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory.

Raise Behavioral Health LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BHP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and
Family therapist
who specializes in children and adolescent's ages birth to 24 years old with challenging behaviors.
I am the best fit for a
family
who has children between the ages from birth to 24 years old. I offer support to families who are struggling with challenging behaviors from their children and adolescents in home or at school. I offer a unique systemic approach that includes parents in the treatment process that is not found in many other practices. This systemic approach is extremely affective and helps keep parents in the loop and helps families complete the treatment goal faster than other approaches. As I believe therapy for children should be brief and solution focused so they can get back to being a happy kid.

Libby Howell
Psychologist, EdD, MFT, SEP
Verified
Verified
As a a licensed psychologist and marriage and
family therapist
with over 30 years of experience, I am here to help with a wide array of issues.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and relational. I'm truly interested in you as a person. My work is based on the assumption that all people have strengths and inner resources that can be accessed by asking creative questions that generate new possibilities. This enhances life choices, and develops stories that allow for new ways of being in the world. I draw on cognitive behavior therapy, social construction, narrative therapy, systems therapy, and mindfulness in counseling to support clients in meeting their goals. Somatic experiencing is another specialty area for me, working with the nervous system for healing.

Sherry Brown- Saturday Appointments-Tempe Office
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, MAC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have been a therapist for 30 years and am licensed in mental health, marriage &
family therapy
, and substance abuse counseling.
There are times in all of our lives when problems arise. Some are easily managed and others are not. Individual therapy involves working on a one-on-one basis with a therapist to plan and to create positive changes in your life. People come for therapy for a number of different reasons including treatment for depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, dissatisfaction with life, alcohol abuse, resolving past trauma, feelings of emptiness, abuse and stress management. Additionally, ongoing therapy is a common and useful means for self-growth. The research is clear; the benefits of therapy outweigh the risks!

Lisa Romero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Talk to me if you are new to seeking therapy; you have tried several things and you need to try something new; you're managing life stressors ok but still feel stuck; you want to change your life and just don't know where to start; you have a mixture of symptoms - I'll help you navigate through all your symptoms! Or if you're making a major life change, struggling with sleep, your faith, relationship,
family
or friends, loss and don't know what else to do to handle it. I can help, let's talk, call me or send an email.

Jeremy Gwizdalski
Counselor, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed therapist who provides a safe nurturing environment for children, adolescents, and adults focus on relationship, well-being, and mental health issues. I focus on topics such as life adjustment, depression, anxiety, relationship and
family
issues, life transitions, ADHD, autism spectrum and neurodivergent individuals, and attachment issues. I specializes in trauma and childhood attachment issues which tend to impede emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth. I also have an extensive background in assisting individuals with co-dependency.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.