Women's Issues Therapists in Tempe, AZ
No one is without their struggles in life, and reaching out for help is often one of the strongest and most courageous things a person can do. As humans, we are wired for connection, we need each other to heal and grow. While I may begin as a stranger, I am a stranger who will not judge you, but will meet you with compassion, understanding, and respect.
I strive to help others find meaning and purpose that can foster resilience when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. I believe that our strength lies in our ability to make choices, to grow through challenges, and to not be discouraged by others or by our own inner doubts.
No one is without their struggles in life, and reaching out for help is often one of the strongest and most courageous things a person can do. As humans, we are wired for connection, we need each other to heal and grow. While I may begin as a stranger, I am a stranger who will not judge you, but will meet you with compassion, understanding, and respect.
I strive to help others find meaning and purpose that can foster resilience when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. I believe that our strength lies in our ability to make choices, to grow through challenges, and to not be discouraged by others or by our own inner doubts.
Are you a career-focused woman who’s finding it difficult to balance your professional success with your personal happiness? Do you feel pressure to “have it all together” while quietly battling unchecked trauma, stress, self-doubt, or burnout? Do you keep growing professionally, meanwhile overlooking past hurts and deep insecurities that have yet to be processed through? I may be able to help you.
Are you a career-focused woman who’s finding it difficult to balance your professional success with your personal happiness? Do you feel pressure to “have it all together” while quietly battling unchecked trauma, stress, self-doubt, or burnout? Do you keep growing professionally, meanwhile overlooking past hurts and deep insecurities that have yet to be processed through? I may be able to help you.
I believe there is hope for anyone who is seeking help both individually and relationally. Sometimes our emotions interfere with us living our best life. It is often necessary to regulate our emotions so that we speak clearly and directly. As a level 3 trained Gottman Couples therapist I believe it is possible to constructively manage conflict so that it will bring greater understanding.
I believe there is hope for anyone who is seeking help both individually and relationally. Sometimes our emotions interfere with us living our best life. It is often necessary to regulate our emotions so that we speak clearly and directly. As a level 3 trained Gottman Couples therapist I believe it is possible to constructively manage conflict so that it will bring greater understanding.
You’re the woman everyone turns to. At work, at home, in your family. On the outside, you’re accomplished, dependable, composed. But inside, the pressure has been building. You’re tired of overthinking, carrying emotional weight alone, and feeling like your inner world doesn’t match the life you’ve built. You want more than coping skills. You want space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together. You want meaningful, lasting change.
You’re the woman everyone turns to. At work, at home, in your family. On the outside, you’re accomplished, dependable, composed. But inside, the pressure has been building. You’re tired of overthinking, carrying emotional weight alone, and feeling like your inner world doesn’t match the life you’ve built. You want more than coping skills. You want space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together. You want meaningful, lasting change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years' experience in behavioral health who specializes in working with adults, emerging adults, and couples struggling with trauma responses, depression, anxiety, racial/cultural issues, relationships, crisis management, or difficult life adjustments. I provide telehealth in AZ and Minnesota; I am excited to work with anyone who is ready to start learning how to prioritize themself towards healing and self-growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years' experience in behavioral health who specializes in working with adults, emerging adults, and couples struggling with trauma responses, depression, anxiety, racial/cultural issues, relationships, crisis management, or difficult life adjustments. I provide telehealth in AZ and Minnesota; I am excited to work with anyone who is ready to start learning how to prioritize themself towards healing and self-growth.
Currently accepting new clients! Whether you're new to therapy or have been on this journey for some time, I deeply understand the courage and energy it takes to reach out and seek support. I specialize in working with women who are navigating symptoms of anxiety, depression, developmental trauma, as well as postpartum depression and anxiety.
Trauma can profoundly affect both the mind and body, creating barriers to the life you envision for yourself. Together, we will work to identify and remove those blocks, clearing the path toward a more fulfilling and empowered future.
Currently accepting new clients! Whether you're new to therapy or have been on this journey for some time, I deeply understand the courage and energy it takes to reach out and seek support. I specialize in working with women who are navigating symptoms of anxiety, depression, developmental trauma, as well as postpartum depression and anxiety.
Trauma can profoundly affect both the mind and body, creating barriers to the life you envision for yourself. Together, we will work to identify and remove those blocks, clearing the path toward a more fulfilling and empowered future.
Lee Ann Weiler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC-S, CCTP, EAT (Q)
3 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with life, low self-esteem, burnout, and you don't know why. My role as a therapist is to foster a sanctuary of trust, enabling clients to address their most pressing concerns. Recognizing the individuality in each person, I tailor therapeutic approaches to resonate with their unique essence. My expertise lies in helping those grappling with trauma, PTSD, and roadblocks that can hinder personal growth in all of us. With 7 years of experience supporting eighteen and beyond, I am committed to illuminating paths towards healing and self-discovery.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with life, low self-esteem, burnout, and you don't know why. My role as a therapist is to foster a sanctuary of trust, enabling clients to address their most pressing concerns. Recognizing the individuality in each person, I tailor therapeutic approaches to resonate with their unique essence. My expertise lies in helping those grappling with trauma, PTSD, and roadblocks that can hinder personal growth in all of us. With 7 years of experience supporting eighteen and beyond, I am committed to illuminating paths towards healing and self-discovery.
Taking the first step to get help can be tough, and I know it might feel like a big leap. We’re often our own hardest critics, but I believe you already have strengths and skills; sometimes it just takes the right support to see them. You deserve to feel in control of your life again and work toward the version of yourself you want to be. No matter what brought you here, I’m ready to support you through it. Let’s take that next step together. Schedule a free consultation with me and we’ll start figuring things out at a pace that works for you.
Taking the first step to get help can be tough, and I know it might feel like a big leap. We’re often our own hardest critics, but I believe you already have strengths and skills; sometimes it just takes the right support to see them. You deserve to feel in control of your life again and work toward the version of yourself you want to be. No matter what brought you here, I’m ready to support you through it. Let’s take that next step together. Schedule a free consultation with me and we’ll start figuring things out at a pace that works for you.
Are you stuck in painful relationship patterns? Feeling anxious, emotionally shutdown, or like you're always waiting for something to go wrong? You might look high-functioning on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, disconnected, and wondering why you keep ending up in the same place no matter how hard you try.
Are you stuck in painful relationship patterns? Feeling anxious, emotionally shutdown, or like you're always waiting for something to go wrong? You might look high-functioning on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, disconnected, and wondering why you keep ending up in the same place no matter how hard you try.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in cycles of overthinking, struggling to calm your mind, or caught in patterns that are hard to break, you are not alone. I work with young adults and women navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and emotional overwhelm, and relationship patterns that leave them feeling drained, disconnected, or unsure of themselves. Many of the individuals I support are highly anxious, emotionally exhausted, or trying to better understand how past experiences continue to impact their present-day lives and relationships.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in cycles of overthinking, struggling to calm your mind, or caught in patterns that are hard to break, you are not alone. I work with young adults and women navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and emotional overwhelm, and relationship patterns that leave them feeling drained, disconnected, or unsure of themselves. Many of the individuals I support are highly anxious, emotionally exhausted, or trying to better understand how past experiences continue to impact their present-day lives and relationships.
Many of us carry protective patterns shaped by trauma, relationships, family systems, culture, and life experiences. These ways of thinking, relating, and moving often began as ways to survive (Ex: keep going, don't feel, ignore needs), but over time they can leave us feeling disconnected, stuck, or far from the person we want to be. Whether you are navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, identity, parenting, or life transitions, I wish to honor the complexity of your story. Through connection and experiential, collaborative therapy, we can create a shift towards your desired goals and self-mastery.
Many of us carry protective patterns shaped by trauma, relationships, family systems, culture, and life experiences. These ways of thinking, relating, and moving often began as ways to survive (Ex: keep going, don't feel, ignore needs), but over time they can leave us feeling disconnected, stuck, or far from the person we want to be. Whether you are navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, identity, parenting, or life transitions, I wish to honor the complexity of your story. Through connection and experiential, collaborative therapy, we can create a shift towards your desired goals and self-mastery.
Now accepting new clients!
I feel fortunate to walk alongside my clients as they strive for a healthier future. I enjoy working with clients struggling with a multitude of concerns. In particular, I specialize in treating anorexia, binge eating disorder, anxiety/OCD, depression, midlife challenges, and trauma. My experience with these populations is extensive as is my commitment to providing my clients with research supported treatment. I enjoy supporting clients navigating life changes, be it changes in work or school, the family, or something else, transitions are full of potential growth!
Now accepting new clients!
I feel fortunate to walk alongside my clients as they strive for a healthier future. I enjoy working with clients struggling with a multitude of concerns. In particular, I specialize in treating anorexia, binge eating disorder, anxiety/OCD, depression, midlife challenges, and trauma. My experience with these populations is extensive as is my commitment to providing my clients with research supported treatment. I enjoy supporting clients navigating life changes, be it changes in work or school, the family, or something else, transitions are full of potential growth!
Women's issues have always been a topic of concern for me, especially related to abuse, domestic violence, harassment, unhealthy relationships, low self-esteem, and excess stress.
My approach is flexible and based on the preferences and unique circumstances of each client. I use various methods such as challenging and re-framing negative thoughts, teaching skills for coping and communication, while helping clients learn to accept things that cannot be changed, but empowering and encouraging them to change whatever needs fixing.
Women's issues have always been a topic of concern for me, especially related to abuse, domestic violence, harassment, unhealthy relationships, low self-esteem, and excess stress.
My approach is flexible and based on the preferences and unique circumstances of each client. I use various methods such as challenging and re-framing negative thoughts, teaching skills for coping and communication, while helping clients learn to accept things that cannot be changed, but empowering and encouraging them to change whatever needs fixing.
As a counselor and volunteer in behavioral health, I have worked with a variety of clients and issues including burnout, overachievers, religious deconstruction, faith crises, religious trauma, gender, sex, BDSM/kink, sexuality, relationships, neurodivergence, women's issues, ethical non-monogamy, and more.
I specialize in deconstruction and identity development. We are all born into systems that have shaped who are and who we think we're supposed to be. By working through the process of deconstructing political, religious, social, economic, sexual, gender, or other systems, I can help you to discover who and what you are outside of those old stories.
As a counselor and volunteer in behavioral health, I have worked with a variety of clients and issues including burnout, overachievers, religious deconstruction, faith crises, religious trauma, gender, sex, BDSM/kink, sexuality, relationships, neurodivergence, women's issues, ethical non-monogamy, and more.
I specialize in deconstruction and identity development. We are all born into systems that have shaped who are and who we think we're supposed to be. By working through the process of deconstructing political, religious, social, economic, sexual, gender, or other systems, I can help you to discover who and what you are outside of those old stories.
Hello! I am a trauma-trained therapist and help adults of all genders navigate recovering their wholeness after shock trauma (sexual abuse, combat trauma, natural disasters...), complex trauma (childhood abuse, religious trauma), or emotional neglect. When really hard things happen to us and we feel total powerless it changes the way our brains work. With what we understand now about the treatment of trauma we can integrate those hard things so that you can feel whole, fully alive, and like your thriving self! I also specialize in working with neurodivergent folks (ADHD and autism).
Hello! I am a trauma-trained therapist and help adults of all genders navigate recovering their wholeness after shock trauma (sexual abuse, combat trauma, natural disasters...), complex trauma (childhood abuse, religious trauma), or emotional neglect. When really hard things happen to us and we feel total powerless it changes the way our brains work. With what we understand now about the treatment of trauma we can integrate those hard things so that you can feel whole, fully alive, and like your thriving self! I also specialize in working with neurodivergent folks (ADHD and autism).
THE CHOICE...
One of my clients said that she wished that choosing a therapist was like finding a new puppy. You get a sense of the breeding, temperament and capability and then you know from a heartfelt connection that you have the right one. Here you must decide from an exhaustive list of similar sounding credentials. So what I want to offer is some background and then hopefully you can have the experience she wished for everyone.
THE CHOICE...
One of my clients said that she wished that choosing a therapist was like finding a new puppy. You get a sense of the breeding, temperament and capability and then you know from a heartfelt connection that you have the right one. Here you must decide from an exhaustive list of similar sounding credentials. So what I want to offer is some background and then hopefully you can have the experience she wished for everyone.
I work with women, women of color, Latinas, young adults, and professionals who are tired of living in survival mode and want to feel more grounded, confident, and at ease. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, trauma, and relationship or family dynamics, especially when navigating cultural expectations, boundaries, and identity.
In therapy, we’ll look at the patterns that keep you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and holistic, with a strong focus on nervous system regulation and deeper healing. I use EMDR therapy for trauma.
I work with women, women of color, Latinas, young adults, and professionals who are tired of living in survival mode and want to feel more grounded, confident, and at ease. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, trauma, and relationship or family dynamics, especially when navigating cultural expectations, boundaries, and identity.
In therapy, we’ll look at the patterns that keep you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and holistic, with a strong focus on nervous system regulation and deeper healing. I use EMDR therapy for trauma.
I strive to set a tone of, “easy conversation,” that allows you to feel at ease, while maintaining professionalism, and providing a space for empowerment and growth. Together, we’ll identify and address the most pivotal areas in your life, always focusing on your unique needs and goals.
I strive to set a tone of, “easy conversation,” that allows you to feel at ease, while maintaining professionalism, and providing a space for empowerment and growth. Together, we’ll identify and address the most pivotal areas in your life, always focusing on your unique needs and goals.
You're here because you want to break patterns. You find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head—especially when it comes to relationships, boundaries, or big life transitions.
Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive,” or you struggle to trust yourself and your decisions. You might overthink conversations, question your worth, or feel pressure to have everything figured out when you don’t. If this feels familiar, you're not alone....and I'm here to help you.
You're here because you want to break patterns. You find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head—especially when it comes to relationships, boundaries, or big life transitions.
Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive,” or you struggle to trust yourself and your decisions. You might overthink conversations, question your worth, or feel pressure to have everything figured out when you don’t. If this feels familiar, you're not alone....and I'm here to help you.
You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, struggling in relationships, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can provide the support and direction you need to move forward. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. I frequently work with individuals experiencing anxiety and chronic worry, depression and low motivation, life transitions and major life changes, relationship concerns, and LGBTQIA+ concerns and identity exploration.
You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, struggling in relationships, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can provide the support and direction you need to move forward. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. I frequently work with individuals experiencing anxiety and chronic worry, depression and low motivation, life transitions and major life changes, relationship concerns, and LGBTQIA+ concerns and identity exploration.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.