Attachment-based Therapists in Tucson, AZ
My journey to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor wasn't driven by a textbook, but by the human stories etched around me. Witnessing the struggles of friends and family battling mental health challenges sparked a deep empathy and a desire to empower them. This path has been fueled by years of experience, rigorous training, and a core belief: everyone deserves a safe space to heal. Let's build a bridge, not a wall, towards a healthier, happier you.
My journey to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor wasn't driven by a textbook, but by the human stories etched around me. Witnessing the struggles of friends and family battling mental health challenges sparked a deep empathy and a desire to empower them. This path has been fueled by years of experience, rigorous training, and a core belief: everyone deserves a safe space to heal. Let's build a bridge, not a wall, towards a healthier, happier you.
Rita Weatherholt, MS, LPC, NCC. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meeting the client where they are. This approach is integrated with a variety of modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, and SFBT. I am trained in EMDR and will work with clients to determine if that modality is appropriate for them.
Rita Weatherholt, MS, LPC, NCC. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meeting the client where they are. This approach is integrated with a variety of modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, and SFBT. I am trained in EMDR and will work with clients to determine if that modality is appropriate for them.
Often, we rely on our natural supports for guidance however soon we realize, it is not helpful, perhaps because they say what they think we want to hear, and that’s not beneficial. I believe that for change to occur we must gain insight and self-awareness into the problem and that the therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist is essential. Despite the adversity you have encountered you deserve to live your best life and experience the best version of you. My role is to implement the most appropriate strategies and interventions and use my 17 years of experience in community mental health to support and guide you.
Often, we rely on our natural supports for guidance however soon we realize, it is not helpful, perhaps because they say what they think we want to hear, and that’s not beneficial. I believe that for change to occur we must gain insight and self-awareness into the problem and that the therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist is essential. Despite the adversity you have encountered you deserve to live your best life and experience the best version of you. My role is to implement the most appropriate strategies and interventions and use my 17 years of experience in community mental health to support and guide you.
My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, attachment-based, skills-oriented and solution-focused.
Life can be hard and that is part of the reality that comes with being human. But sometimes even our best effort to move past difficulty falls short. And when our stories do not get listened to or honored, it can create a deep sense of aloneness. Therapy is a relationship where we collaborate to listen to you, the client, in order to find solutions within the particularity of your own story. Whether you are dealing with the difficulties of family or other relationships, the demands of work and school, or struggling with personal or faith issues, counseling can be a powerful way to get back on your feet.
My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, attachment-based, skills-oriented and solution-focused.
Life can be hard and that is part of the reality that comes with being human. But sometimes even our best effort to move past difficulty falls short. And when our stories do not get listened to or honored, it can create a deep sense of aloneness. Therapy is a relationship where we collaborate to listen to you, the client, in order to find solutions within the particularity of your own story. Whether you are dealing with the difficulties of family or other relationships, the demands of work and school, or struggling with personal or faith issues, counseling can be a powerful way to get back on your feet.
I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to provide mental health services for the community for over 20 years. I have experience with a wide variety of needs and ages. I have had experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups. I have expertise with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, grief/loss, and much more. I believe in the potential for all people to grow, heal, and learn how to manage life stressors in a healthy and effective way. I enjoy working with any age group and effortlessly help others feel at ease, welcomed, and not judged. I also provide telehealth to residents of CA and CO.
I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to provide mental health services for the community for over 20 years. I have experience with a wide variety of needs and ages. I have had experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups. I have expertise with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, grief/loss, and much more. I believe in the potential for all people to grow, heal, and learn how to manage life stressors in a healthy and effective way. I enjoy working with any age group and effortlessly help others feel at ease, welcomed, and not judged. I also provide telehealth to residents of CA and CO.
As a certified doctor of positive psychology and relational specialist, I provide individual, phone, e-journal (email), and telehealth sessions. I enjoy helping others navigate from "where they are to where they want to be". Lessons in life are learned "not from what we hear, but from what we experience". Positive Psychology is the "science of happiness". This approach increases life meaning, personal engagement, and positive emotions. Learn how to move from "self sabotage" to "self fulfillment." Let's Talk.
As a certified doctor of positive psychology and relational specialist, I provide individual, phone, e-journal (email), and telehealth sessions. I enjoy helping others navigate from "where they are to where they want to be". Lessons in life are learned "not from what we hear, but from what we experience". Positive Psychology is the "science of happiness". This approach increases life meaning, personal engagement, and positive emotions. Learn how to move from "self sabotage" to "self fulfillment." Let's Talk.
My work is grounded in attachment-based theory and trauma-informed care, while also drawing from psychodynamic and somatic approaches.
I help clients explore the patterns, emotions, and physical experiences that influence their well-being. I view symptoms not as dysfunction, but as adaptations — coping strategies that made sense in the context of past experiences, even if they no longer serve us today. Together, we explore not just what is happening, but why it makes sense.
My work is grounded in attachment-based theory and trauma-informed care, while also drawing from psychodynamic and somatic approaches.
I help clients explore the patterns, emotions, and physical experiences that influence their well-being. I view symptoms not as dysfunction, but as adaptations — coping strategies that made sense in the context of past experiences, even if they no longer serve us today. Together, we explore not just what is happening, but why it makes sense.
Looking for a change? I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches including EMDR, DBT, Somatic Therapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy to help clients gain insight, regulate emotions, and address deeper patterns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Our work together is collaborative, grounded, and focused on fostering self-awareness, resilience, and lasting change.
Looking for a change? I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches including EMDR, DBT, Somatic Therapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy to help clients gain insight, regulate emotions, and address deeper patterns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Our work together is collaborative, grounded, and focused on fostering self-awareness, resilience, and lasting change.
When we invest in the process of self-inquiry we expand our capacity for living an authentic life. Having a supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which to do this can make all the difference. Holding space for my client's exploration is a privilege, therefore, the therapeutic relationship is based on respect, presence, and at times, the challenge of finding answers to difficult questions.
When we invest in the process of self-inquiry we expand our capacity for living an authentic life. Having a supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which to do this can make all the difference. Holding space for my client's exploration is a privilege, therefore, the therapeutic relationship is based on respect, presence, and at times, the challenge of finding answers to difficult questions.
I began as a teacher and since 2018 have worked as a therapist. My clientele have come from diverse backgrounds. I've worked with my clients at resolving symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Often these symptoms have resulted from trauma. I believe that there are unique and important aspects to every person and that this requires a tailored approach for treatment. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. My areas of clinical interest include parenting, trauma resolution, and the development of positive coping skills.
I began as a teacher and since 2018 have worked as a therapist. My clientele have come from diverse backgrounds. I've worked with my clients at resolving symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Often these symptoms have resulted from trauma. I believe that there are unique and important aspects to every person and that this requires a tailored approach for treatment. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. My areas of clinical interest include parenting, trauma resolution, and the development of positive coping skills.
You deserve a full life where you feel grounded in yourself, anxiety does not define your day-to-day, and relationships feel secure and meaningful. Wherever you are in your journey right now, welcome. I'm glad you're here. Therapy can help create transformational change in your life, and it would be an honor to support you through whatever season you are in.
Some of my areas of focus include dating and relationships, anxiety, parenting, and life transitions. I specialize in working with Gen Z and Millennials, as well as parents seeking consultation to support their children's psychosocial development.
You deserve a full life where you feel grounded in yourself, anxiety does not define your day-to-day, and relationships feel secure and meaningful. Wherever you are in your journey right now, welcome. I'm glad you're here. Therapy can help create transformational change in your life, and it would be an honor to support you through whatever season you are in.
Some of my areas of focus include dating and relationships, anxiety, parenting, and life transitions. I specialize in working with Gen Z and Millennials, as well as parents seeking consultation to support their children's psychosocial development.
Sometimes, situations and feelings are too much to bear alone. In therapy, you have a chance to be heard, to be seen and valued, and to express your deepest feelings. With a gentle and compassionate presence, I create a safe place for you to go within and find the core of who you are--and from that place, be guided. With a nonjudgmental and caring outlook, I invite awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of all emotions and their expression, including the difficult ones, giving them room to BE, and then they can change.
Sometimes, situations and feelings are too much to bear alone. In therapy, you have a chance to be heard, to be seen and valued, and to express your deepest feelings. With a gentle and compassionate presence, I create a safe place for you to go within and find the core of who you are--and from that place, be guided. With a nonjudgmental and caring outlook, I invite awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of all emotions and their expression, including the difficult ones, giving them room to BE, and then they can change.
Are you tired of feeling stuck or hopeless-in your personal life or in your relationship? If you're looking for a way through, I can help. I provide couples and individuals the guidance, tools, and compassionate support needed to move beyond challenges and create lasting change.
For couples, I utilize the Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) approach to help people understand the unconscious forces driving their relationship patterns. As a certified IRT practitioner, I’ve helped hundreds of couples improve their communication and achieve fulfilling partnerships, healing old wounds in the process.
Are you tired of feeling stuck or hopeless-in your personal life or in your relationship? If you're looking for a way through, I can help. I provide couples and individuals the guidance, tools, and compassionate support needed to move beyond challenges and create lasting change.
For couples, I utilize the Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) approach to help people understand the unconscious forces driving their relationship patterns. As a certified IRT practitioner, I’ve helped hundreds of couples improve their communication and achieve fulfilling partnerships, healing old wounds in the process.
I work with individual adults through aging adults. I focus on trauma-informed care, supporting clients navigating Trauma, PTSD. Mood Disorders, Self-Esteem, and more. In addition to my clinical work, I am also a published author whose book, Safety Before Story, explores nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and lasting emotional healing.
I work with individual adults through aging adults. I focus on trauma-informed care, supporting clients navigating Trauma, PTSD. Mood Disorders, Self-Esteem, and more. In addition to my clinical work, I am also a published author whose book, Safety Before Story, explores nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and lasting emotional healing.
If you’re overwhelmed by your thoughts, stuck in old patterns, or feel like your past keeps showing up in your present, therapy can help. I work with clients to notice what’s happening in their minds and bodies, understand where it comes from, and learn how to respond differently versus react in familiar ways. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship stress, we’ll focus on both the daily tools and the deeper roots. I show up with directness and care, helping you build insight, grow self-trust, and create lasting change, on your terms and at your pace (with a gentle nudge if needed from time to time).
If you’re overwhelmed by your thoughts, stuck in old patterns, or feel like your past keeps showing up in your present, therapy can help. I work with clients to notice what’s happening in their minds and bodies, understand where it comes from, and learn how to respond differently versus react in familiar ways. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship stress, we’ll focus on both the daily tools and the deeper roots. I show up with directness and care, helping you build insight, grow self-trust, and create lasting change, on your terms and at your pace (with a gentle nudge if needed from time to time).
My approach is grounded in collaboration and compassion, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. I strive to empower clients as they navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and interpersonal conflict.
My approach is grounded in collaboration and compassion, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. I strive to empower clients as they navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and interpersonal conflict.
You’re not alone. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your marriage, overwhelmed by pressure at school or work, battling private struggles like pornography use, or just trying to navigate life in a meaningful way—therapy can help. I work with adults, couples, older teens, athletes, and men facing a range of issues including stress, anxiety, performance pressure, relationship disconnection, grief, and addiction. I offer a warm, unhurried presence and a counseling space that feels safe and grounded.
You’re not alone. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your marriage, overwhelmed by pressure at school or work, battling private struggles like pornography use, or just trying to navigate life in a meaningful way—therapy can help. I work with adults, couples, older teens, athletes, and men facing a range of issues including stress, anxiety, performance pressure, relationship disconnection, grief, and addiction. I offer a warm, unhurried presence and a counseling space that feels safe and grounded.
Life is challenging enough by itself. When you're struggling with other things it makes it harder to get through. Sometimes there are so many challenges to keep us from reaching our goals... things from the past... things that are going on now, making it hard to stay above the surface. In the past I have helped others in their struggles in life, no matter how big they were. As a therapist of over 22 years, I have helped people in numerous ways identify and resolve what has blocked them from reaching new levels of personal freedom. Let me walk with you on this journey to wholeness.
Life is challenging enough by itself. When you're struggling with other things it makes it harder to get through. Sometimes there are so many challenges to keep us from reaching our goals... things from the past... things that are going on now, making it hard to stay above the surface. In the past I have helped others in their struggles in life, no matter how big they were. As a therapist of over 22 years, I have helped people in numerous ways identify and resolve what has blocked them from reaching new levels of personal freedom. Let me walk with you on this journey to wholeness.
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Healing begins when we turn toward our inner world with curiosity and compassion. My work as a Jungian psychotherapist centers on helping people reconnect with their wholeness, the parts of the self that have been forgotten, silenced, or hidden beneath the surface. In our sessions, I invite you to slow down and listen to what your symptoms, dreams, and emotional patterns might be trying to express.
Schedule a free consultation through the website link to the right...
Healing begins when we turn toward our inner world with curiosity and compassion. My work as a Jungian psychotherapist centers on helping people reconnect with their wholeness, the parts of the self that have been forgotten, silenced, or hidden beneath the surface. In our sessions, I invite you to slow down and listen to what your symptoms, dreams, and emotional patterns might be trying to express.
Flourish Counseling & Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIAC
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
At Flourish Counseling & Consultation, we believe your story matters. Our inclusive team offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children. We’re LGBTQIA+ affirming, honor neurodiversity, and provide care in Tucson, Oro Valley, and online across Arizona, Washington and soon- North Carolina. Whether you’re healing from trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, or unhelpful patterns, we’re here to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward a life where you can truly flourish.
At Flourish Counseling & Consultation, we believe your story matters. Our inclusive team offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children. We’re LGBTQIA+ affirming, honor neurodiversity, and provide care in Tucson, Oro Valley, and online across Arizona, Washington and soon- North Carolina. Whether you’re healing from trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, or unhelpful patterns, we’re here to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward a life where you can truly flourish.
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.