Therapists in Tempe, AZ

I use research based brief therapy approaches to help COUPLES, FAMILIES, and INDIVIDUALS reduce distress and achieve more satisfying lives. I specialize in working with COUPLES using methods from Integrative Couple Therapy. I first carefully assess each partner's goals and concerns, identify troublesome patterns, and set a direction for change. Couples then decide if they want to work with me further to learn skills to reduce hurtful conflict and increase emotional and sexual intimacy. I also treat couples preparing for marriage, experiencing infidelity, or adjusting to separation and divorce.

Have you ever worried about your relationship? Your child? Your own well-being? You are not alone, especially during these times. Change is constant in our life, but seeking help is a beneficial step in finding direction on your journey. I work with couples and families experiencing discord and individuals seeking solace during times of strife. My empathic and mindful style aids in my ability to establish a solid foundation of trust and rapport necessary for a healing relationship. We will work together as I believe in a collaborative approach as you are the expert on you, and I am here to offer clinical guidance to nurture growth.

I am a licensed therapist who provides a safe nurturing environment for children and adolescents. 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 ADHD and Autism spectrum disorders, childhood attachment issues which tend to impede emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth. I also have an extensive background in assisting individuals with spectrum disorders.

Time is the most powerful force in the world. It can change your feelings, finances, friends, and even family. Whether change blindsides you or you’re forced to watch as it all unravels, you’re likely to be left with two more F words: Fear and Frustration. Overwhelming emotions, unanswerable questions, and the loss control can make it impossible to find solid ground on your own. That’s where I come in. I’m a calming presence, your port in the storm. I will work to help you settle things down and to regain a sense of control. If we work together you will get a therapist who is comfortable, sincere, and willing to go the extra mile.

During my 6 years as a police officer with Scottsdale PD, I discovered a passion for supporting and joining with those working through trauma and relational issues. I predominantly work with trauma, couples, infertility, life transitions, stress management, and first responders. I utilize a variety of modalities, including EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Solution Focused Therapy to assist clients in achieving their goals.

I concentrate on the strengths clients present to enhance their recovery and assist with lifelong learning about relationships. I concentrate with men of color who may present unique challenges with discovery of their relational communication strategies. I also concentrate in premarital consultation with couples seeking relationship and marital stability.

During my experience as a Professional Counselor I have found that many people find comfort in my calming nature and my ability to explain and practice therapeutic techniques to reduce emotional discomfort such as anxiety, depression, frustration with focus, family or communication issues. I am exploration focused and enjoy using Existential Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients gain improved emotional comfort. I specialize primarily in grief and loss as well as anxiety disorders, but have helped people with many different types of emotional discomfort.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Phoenix area for the last 30 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.

As a seasoned nonprofit executive, educator and family man, Raul's been immersed in the helping profession all of his career. As a recent licensed Master's level Social Work therapist he's prepared to listen attentively, and assist men and couples in promoting healthy and holistic practices for personal development. Currently Telehealth only. Bilingual - Spanish

Life presents us with a myriad of pressures and challenges in our day-to-day existence. For young adults, the stress often revolves around making crucial decisions regarding college, selecting a suitable degree, and mapping out a career path. Others may grapple with grief, loss, or turmoil within family relationships. My mission is to offer compassionate support in navigating these complex emotions and behaviors, empowering individuals to embrace their fullest potential.

Do you feel distant from others and yourself? Do you put yourself last? Should life become better? Happier? People are more anxious, overwhelmed, and confused about maintaining relationships, jobs, and lifestyles than ever. Not taking the time and ignoring your needs can lead to long-term health problems. Healthy living shouldn't be hard. I empower clients to use cultural and spiritual resources for growth, support, and healing in my holistic treatment. I invite clients to explore unique and shared cultural values to enrich and enhance life and create hope for future wellness.

Mary Oliver says, "Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting - over and over announcing your place in the family of things." I believe your life is inherently valuable. Your story has meaning. No matter where you're at or what you've experienced, hope still beckons. Not with a guarantee of certainty, but with a promise of fullness, healing, and belonging. My hope as a licensed therapist is to meet with those in the midst of pain and uncertainty as they pursue growth and a greater sense of connection and authenticity.

Joel earned his Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Joel has been practicing in the field for 10 years. Joel completed a 2 year counseling residency where he was extensively trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Gottman Couple's Therapy and in treating personality disorders. Joel also led DBT skills training group therapy for nearly 2 years during his residency. Since, he has been trained in Level 1 and 2 of EMDR. Joel has worked with substance related issues for the duration of his practice.

Dr. Littleford was raised in Minnesota and graduated from Bethel College in St. Paul in 1978. All of his graduate coursework was taken at Texas Tech University, and he earned a doctorate in counseling psychology in 1986. The dissertation was based upon research with widowed persons, and his graduate minor was marital and family therapy. His internship was at the Tucson Veterans Administration Medical Center. He is licensed to practice psychology in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The primary clinical orientation of Dr. Littleford is cognitive-behavioral therapy, with strong influences from Adlerian psychology.

I'd like to help you explore the root causes of your suffering and move toward lasting relief. Do you want a deeper understanding of the core issues underlying your relationship problems, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, substance use, or other issues? Are you curious about how early life experiences may be driving your current problems? Our early wounds are often obvious, like abuse, neglect, or abandonment. But some hurts are more subtle. Even when we have a so-called "happy childhood," we may still go through a lot of "less-than-nurturing" experiences that have a profound impact on our emotional lives as adults.

Maybe you already feel like you’re at the end of your rope. Do you need help with your relationships? Is the stress of work just too much? Or have you simply realized that you aren’t leading the life you want to be living? Whatever you’re facing, do you want to live more authentically and achieve the lasting relationships you desire?

My name is Riley and my pronouns are he/him/his. My work is focused on supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community. As a transgender and autistic man, it is important to me that my clients have a safe space in my office to be their most authentic self and may be met with unconditional positive regard throughout their therapeutic experience. Seeking therapy is a courageous first step in an effort to better oneself and it is an act of self-love. I firmly believe that everyone deserves a space to embark on this journey and be met with acceptance at every stage of their healing. I am accepting clients of all ages.

Hi! I'm a licensed therapist and provide individual/family therapy for all ages. I help clients navigate a variety of experiences, including anxiety/depression, trauma, neurodiversity, and specialize in gender/sexual identity. I approach counseling in a variety of ways but primarily work with the narrative that we are the experts of our own lives and as such, can make meaningful change. I provide clients with a safe space for exploration and growth by maintaining a nonjudgmental and laid back approach to therapy. I encourage all clients to show up as their authentic selves, and together we can identify and foster meaningful change!

Your anxiety is a car on a racetrack of thoughts where the only way off is a brief pit stop for repairs. But that only delays reentry to the same circular pattern. Your mind turns familiar scenarios, images, and disasters over and over again, plunging you into stomach-clenching agony. Stress from work, family, and other relationships only make it worse. The worry and fear get so bad sometimes that they boil over into panic. The shame of losing control causes the cycle to start all over again. So you become avoidant of the people and places that seem to trigger these difficult feelings.