Therapists in Tucson, AZ

Sometimes a seemingly minor event from childhood, or at other times major traumatic events that happen at any age, can overwhelm and stress us. Either immediately after or years later we start to feel the effects of these events. We may feel depressed or angry, feel anxiety or panic for no apparent reason, have unexplained physical pain, or experience difficulty sleeping or nightmares. These may start to interfere with daily life, work, and relationships. If some or all these are your experience, you are certainly not alone.

While my approach to therapy is person-centered, I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I see therapy as a collaborative relationship and a safe place to speak freely and openly in a non-judgmental setting.

I believe in our shared goodness and capacity for personal growth and change through self-discovery. This is the reason I have dedicated my professional life to the practice of therapy with children and families. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and their families, to resolve conflicts and reach desired therapeutic goals for 17 years. I have specialized training helping others faced with a multitude of challenges to include suicidal behaviors and with issues related to anger, defiance, and conduct. Additional training areas include anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Sally Markley became a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arizona 2004. After working in public health clinics and at a psychiatric hospital, she began her private practice in 2012 and currently offers services via Tele-Health online.

My primary focus is emotional health and well-being by utilizing the Whole Person Concept. This enables clients to make great stride in personal transformation and gains in self-esteem, improvement in the quality of their life at work, in intimate relationships and with family, friends and overcome social anxiety. By utilizing the bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach and traditional cognitive behavioral therapy in helping to reframe the presenting problem, we discover new possibilities to cope with life stressors. This process may include Jungian psychology, dream analysis, creative visualization, mindfulness meditation and Art.

People chose to come to therapy for many reasons, and all are valid. Taking the step to work on yourself, make changes, overcome obstacles, and enhance your life is a very big deal, and I recognize that. Coming into the door is the first step, and feeling comfortable and safe is important. I aim to make you feel safe when you are ready to open up and begin the process. I will work with you to address the issues in your life that are holding you back and assist you in moving forward to where you want to go.

Do you and your partner get into the same fight over and over without it ever being resolved? Have you tried talking about it and feel like your partner doesn't listen? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to be working? If so, you’ve come to the right place. I work with couples and individual adults dealing with a myriad of issues. My goal is to help you gain insight to your issues and figure out where you're stuck. From there, we will create a ‘toolbox’ of strategies to use so you can experience more satisfaction in your life and relationships.

I believe there are times we all need extra support to get through life’s challenges and I work to offer a safe and non-judgmental place where you can explore whatever you are facing. My approach centers around meeting you where you are and then working together to help you develop new insight into yourself, and your relationships, and to discover new ways to respond to life’s challenges. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy and specialize in treating trauma, and other distressing life experiences, and the problems that often accompany it.