Family Therapy in Tucson, AZ

Are you feeling angry, frustrated or hopeless about things happening in your relationship, or just tired of feeling "stuck"? Have you or your partner had an affair and need help rebuilding trust? Are you having difficulty adjusting to the military lifestyle or a recent deployment? Do you have low sexual desire and not sure how to improve it? I can assist you in all of these areas to create the relationships that you desire.

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."

Currently, my primary focus is working with children and adolescents; helping them to reprocess trauma and improve their interpersonal relationships as well as help them develop a healthier relationship with themselves. Helping children and teens learn who they are and learning to love themselves is a bright spot in my profession. My approach is trauma-informed and strength-based. In a person-centered therapeutic setting, I strive to help individuals increase their resilience by processing their trauma and re-writing the narrative of their negative belief system; replacing it with a sense of empowerment and resourcefulness.

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.

I work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I believe that the therapeutic process is fostered by building a trusting and empathetic relationship. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space to explore and process ones experiences. Many children and teens struggle with a variety of emotional challenges. Therapy can help them to explore the different areas of their lives and learn skills that they can use to feel better about themselves and their situation.

Things happen to us everyday which impact and change who we are and how we live in this world. Twenty plus years of working in this field with individual's of diverse ages, cultures and back grounds have proven this to be true. I believe my role as a therapist is to support others in identifying "their" purpose. The passion for guiding others in identifying positive choices and making healthy changes is "my" purpose.

Courageous independent adults who are curious about themselves and their life/ family histories are an ideal fit for my services. It takes great bravery to enter into a therapeutic connection that is bound to spark insight and awareness. Therapy is a journey with an attuned other who can help guide you through self-exploration towards growth. Clients who would benefit from working with me include those who are interested in achieving a life-work-parenting-partnering balance, one that involves mindfulness, present-focus and an emphasis on physical well being. I work with you from a place of cultural awareness and respect.

Everyone--even the most accomplished people--eventually encounter challenges and issues that require support. If you are an adult dealing with emotional challenges, mood disorders, past or current trauma, or issues involving sexuality, you can find the support you need at Align. If you're in a personal or professional relationship that has hit a rough patch, or if you have family dynamics that are creating distress, Align Counseling Services can help. And, if you're simply seeking to improve your life, aligning yourself to your highest ideals, we're here for you!