Positive Psychology Therapists in Tucson, AZ

I support my clients through a Strengths-Based, Positive Psychology approach, pulling from my journey through addiction, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations.
I am passionate about aiding individuals throughout their mental health journey, regardless of their current life stage. As a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, my goal is to help Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, and anyone else on the Front Lines. I strive to help reduce the stigma around mental health and work to create a safe place for people to grow and learn.
I support my clients through a Strengths-Based, Positive Psychology approach, pulling from my journey through addiction, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations.
I am passionate about aiding individuals throughout their mental health journey, regardless of their current life stage. As a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, my goal is to help Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, and anyone else on the Front Lines. I strive to help reduce the stigma around mental health and work to create a safe place for people to grow and learn.

Our work may also incorporate elements of motivational interviewing, SFT, ACT, DBT, CBT, positive psychology, and mindfulness.
I’m a good fit for clients seeking a therapist who listens with compassion but also provides direct, personalized feedback. My style is interactive and collaborative. Clients willing to be challenged and pushed toward change will benefit most from our work together. My goal is to help you resolve long-term issues, achieve self-understanding, and become stronger and more confident. I specialize in family of origin issues, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, trauma, recognizing abusive people, reducing anxiety, and overcoming compulsive behaviors, helping you cultivate a life worth living.
Our work may also incorporate elements of motivational interviewing, SFT, ACT, DBT, CBT, positive psychology, and mindfulness.
I’m a good fit for clients seeking a therapist who listens with compassion but also provides direct, personalized feedback. My style is interactive and collaborative. Clients willing to be challenged and pushed toward change will benefit most from our work together. My goal is to help you resolve long-term issues, achieve self-understanding, and become stronger and more confident. I specialize in family of origin issues, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, trauma, recognizing abusive people, reducing anxiety, and overcoming compulsive behaviors, helping you cultivate a life worth living.

Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.

Dr. Tanis L Thouin
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LIAC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85715
She has a humanistic approach and utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, and Client-Centered Therapy.
Dr. Thouin has over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with children, adults and families. As a psychotherapist, she provides individual and group therapy, while specializing in substance use disorders, addictions, and co-occurring disorders (trauma, grief, depression, anxiety). She is passionate about building positive trusting relationships. She believes that the development of effective coping skills and social support is critical to long term success. Dr. Thouin helps clients identify and process underlying problems so they can improve their quality of life.
She has a humanistic approach and utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, and Client-Centered Therapy.
Dr. Thouin has over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with children, adults and families. As a psychotherapist, she provides individual and group therapy, while specializing in substance use disorders, addictions, and co-occurring disorders (trauma, grief, depression, anxiety). She is passionate about building positive trusting relationships. She believes that the development of effective coping skills and social support is critical to long term success. Dr. Thouin helps clients identify and process underlying problems so they can improve their quality of life.

Learn to live in real recovery! Rewrite your life story! Learn about positive psychology! My clients come to me for life coaching to address issues of relapse in addiction, co-dependency, stress management, life balance, yoga/meditation techniques and to help manage long-term recovery from addictions.
I am a licensed addiction counselor (WA State) who reinvented (in 2010) as a Certified Personal Development Coach with a specialty in behavioral health. I focus on self-discovery and stress reduction through life-balancing techniques thereby creating healthy communication in relationships and families. I am a Certified Hatha Yoga instructor.
Learn to live in real recovery! Rewrite your life story! Learn about positive psychology! My clients come to me for life coaching to address issues of relapse in addiction, co-dependency, stress management, life balance, yoga/meditation techniques and to help manage long-term recovery from addictions.
I am a licensed addiction counselor (WA State) who reinvented (in 2010) as a Certified Personal Development Coach with a specialty in behavioral health. I focus on self-discovery and stress reduction through life-balancing techniques thereby creating healthy communication in relationships and families. I am a Certified Hatha Yoga instructor.

I use an integrative process, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. I have trained and practiced in multiple settings, including schools, inpatient and outpatient clinics, a university counseling center, and grief support centers. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, grief and loss, behavioral difficulties, and trauma. I value rich collaboration with families and schools, and therefore promote the development of strong partnerships in therapy. My goal is to create a safe space for my clients to learn, grow, and heal, so they may experience positive change in all areas of their lives.
I use an integrative process, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. I have trained and practiced in multiple settings, including schools, inpatient and outpatient clinics, a university counseling center, and grief support centers. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, grief and loss, behavioral difficulties, and trauma. I value rich collaboration with families and schools, and therefore promote the development of strong partnerships in therapy. My goal is to create a safe space for my clients to learn, grow, and heal, so they may experience positive change in all areas of their lives.

Jennifer ' Rheaanna ' Rhodes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85745
Waitlist for new clients
In addition, positive psychology that includes mindfulness and thought changing becomes a powerful ally with this.
I love my work. It is such a joy to assist folks in discovering more of who they are, to uncover more of their authentic self. This is what occurs as issues brought to therapy are processed. I enjoy working with adults of all ages although as I age, I have found a special niche for seniors. I have a background in addressing depression, anxiety, stress, life transition and grief as well as feminine power issues.
In addition, positive psychology that includes mindfulness and thought changing becomes a powerful ally with this.
I love my work. It is such a joy to assist folks in discovering more of who they are, to uncover more of their authentic self. This is what occurs as issues brought to therapy are processed. I enjoy working with adults of all ages although as I age, I have found a special niche for seniors. I have a background in addressing depression, anxiety, stress, life transition and grief as well as feminine power issues.

I can help you by using positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches in order to move forward in mental wellbeing rather than feeling stuck or held back.
"Darkness cannot extinguish the light of even a small candle". Sometimes we just need a little bit of guidance to return our gaze to the light, to the good, and to the gratitude. Maybe you forget that they are there because of daily stresses or anxieties. Maybe you are just feeling so overwhelmed by your emotions that you find yourself struggling throughout the week. Maybe you just need a guiding voice to be present, help you understand your emotions, and learn coping and interpersonal skills that will help you. My experience and practice is focused on helping teens and young adults with this.
I can help you by using positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches in order to move forward in mental wellbeing rather than feeling stuck or held back.
"Darkness cannot extinguish the light of even a small candle". Sometimes we just need a little bit of guidance to return our gaze to the light, to the good, and to the gratitude. Maybe you forget that they are there because of daily stresses or anxieties. Maybe you are just feeling so overwhelmed by your emotions that you find yourself struggling throughout the week. Maybe you just need a guiding voice to be present, help you understand your emotions, and learn coping and interpersonal skills that will help you. My experience and practice is focused on helping teens and young adults with this.

Our highly trained and experienced Doctoral Level professionals work with a range of concerns and offer evidence based positive psychology tailored and personalized to your specific needs.
We serve individuals, couples, and families- offering support on problems across the lifespan such as aging, life transitions, relationship issues, mood difficulties, PTSD, complex trauma, and a range of emotional and physical health concerns. A careful clinical assessment is followed by a focus on defining goals and using evidenced-based best practices.
Our highly trained and experienced Doctoral Level professionals work with a range of concerns and offer evidence based positive psychology tailored and personalized to your specific needs.
We serve individuals, couples, and families- offering support on problems across the lifespan such as aging, life transitions, relationship issues, mood difficulties, PTSD, complex trauma, and a range of emotional and physical health concerns. A careful clinical assessment is followed by a focus on defining goals and using evidenced-based best practices.

I take a strengths-based, positive psychology approach to cognitive behavioral therapy with a focus both on relieving distress and improving overall well-being.
Anxiety on its own can be extremely challenging. To make matters more difficult, it often also comes with sleep difficulties or depression, which can make daily life an exhausting and frustrating experience. The good news is that with the correct approach, it is usually possible to make significant progress in a short period of time. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, and related difficulties (including panic attacks, OCD, generalized anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and others). I have a particular specialty in the treatment of insomnia and sleep related disorders.
I take a strengths-based, positive psychology approach to cognitive behavioral therapy with a focus both on relieving distress and improving overall well-being.
Anxiety on its own can be extremely challenging. To make matters more difficult, it often also comes with sleep difficulties or depression, which can make daily life an exhausting and frustrating experience. The good news is that with the correct approach, it is usually possible to make significant progress in a short period of time. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, and related difficulties (including panic attacks, OCD, generalized anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and others). I have a particular specialty in the treatment of insomnia and sleep related disorders.

With Positive Psychology, we'll build on your strengths.
People often consider counseling because they notice a change in their mood, thoughts or behaviors, or are facing a serious challenge, and want relief. Working with a licensed professional counselor can help you identify your problems and assist you in finding the best ways to cope with the situation.
With Positive Psychology, we'll build on your strengths.
People often consider counseling because they notice a change in their mood, thoughts or behaviors, or are facing a serious challenge, and want relief. Working with a licensed professional counselor can help you identify your problems and assist you in finding the best ways to cope with the situation.
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Dr. Rose M Bricker
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, DBH, MA, LISAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85742
Congratulations, this can be the begining to your healing! It's a big step to reach out for help. You can redesign your life with non-judgmental and compassionate support. You can gain insights, set goals, learn coping strategies, and improve the quality of your life. I collaborate with individuals to help them identify the challenges that are keeping them stuck and in emotional pain.
Congratulations, this can be the begining to your healing! It's a big step to reach out for help. You can redesign your life with non-judgmental and compassionate support. You can gain insights, set goals, learn coping strategies, and improve the quality of your life. I collaborate with individuals to help them identify the challenges that are keeping them stuck and in emotional pain.

Looking to have a renewed focus, discover your inner drive or work through a challenging chapter of your life? Becoming your best self can be tough, even for the seemingly most put together, on top of their game, get it done individual. We all face obstacles and deal with insecurities that hold us back from finding true happiness. My client has the desire to reach this place, but struggles overcoming the constant speed bumps and interruptions that life throws at them. They are ready to learn new ways to approach situations and feel good about their decisions. They are ready to grow and change. They are ready to be truly happy!
Looking to have a renewed focus, discover your inner drive or work through a challenging chapter of your life? Becoming your best self can be tough, even for the seemingly most put together, on top of their game, get it done individual. We all face obstacles and deal with insecurities that hold us back from finding true happiness. My client has the desire to reach this place, but struggles overcoming the constant speed bumps and interruptions that life throws at them. They are ready to learn new ways to approach situations and feel good about their decisions. They are ready to grow and change. They are ready to be truly happy!

Immediate openings! I am currently working towards an AASECT approved Sex Therapy Certification. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, patient, and free of judgment. My primary focus is helping heal connections within couples and families. I have experience working with individuals with trauma, neurodiversity, mood disorders, identity issues, grief, loss, and many more populations. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink affirming, and ethical non-monogamy affirming therapist.
Immediate openings! I am currently working towards an AASECT approved Sex Therapy Certification. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, patient, and free of judgment. My primary focus is helping heal connections within couples and families. I have experience working with individuals with trauma, neurodiversity, mood disorders, identity issues, grief, loss, and many more populations. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink affirming, and ethical non-monogamy affirming therapist.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Life can be challenging, but therapy provides a space where you can explore those difficulties in a gentle, compassionate way. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, together we’ll uncover new perspectives, strengthen your resilience, and move toward the fulfilling life you deserve. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, you’ll find the support to build confidence, gain insight, and develop the tools to tackle life’s obstacles with grace and self-compassion.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Life can be challenging, but therapy provides a space where you can explore those difficulties in a gentle, compassionate way. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, together we’ll uncover new perspectives, strengthen your resilience, and move toward the fulfilling life you deserve. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, you’ll find the support to build confidence, gain insight, and develop the tools to tackle life’s obstacles with grace and self-compassion.

What's holding you back from living your best life? Do you sometimes feel stuck? Have trouble managing your thoughts and emotions? Life can be challenging, and I understand that. I believe we all have the innate strength within us to overcome life's struggles, but sometimes it is helpful to have some extra support. As your therapist, I am here to work collaboratively with you to become the best version of yourself. I am warm and connect with my clients on a deep level. I can help you get excited about the future and all of the great possibilities that life has to offer.
What's holding you back from living your best life? Do you sometimes feel stuck? Have trouble managing your thoughts and emotions? Life can be challenging, and I understand that. I believe we all have the innate strength within us to overcome life's struggles, but sometimes it is helpful to have some extra support. As your therapist, I am here to work collaboratively with you to become the best version of yourself. I am warm and connect with my clients on a deep level. I can help you get excited about the future and all of the great possibilities that life has to offer.

Good on you for taking this step. Let’s talk about the challenges that brought you here. Let’s also talk about the strength. Whether you’re giving therapy a first try, or another chance, I know it’s not easy. But you and I are here because we both believe things can improve with the right support. Now let’s nurture your belief - in therapy and, most importantly, in yourself. You can change harmful behaviors that take more than they give. You can validate your past trauma and get out from under it. You can meet your emotional needs that were previously set to the side. You can learn to speak your truth, with confidence and love.
Good on you for taking this step. Let’s talk about the challenges that brought you here. Let’s also talk about the strength. Whether you’re giving therapy a first try, or another chance, I know it’s not easy. But you and I are here because we both believe things can improve with the right support. Now let’s nurture your belief - in therapy and, most importantly, in yourself. You can change harmful behaviors that take more than they give. You can validate your past trauma and get out from under it. You can meet your emotional needs that were previously set to the side. You can learn to speak your truth, with confidence and love.

We all struggle in life, at one point or another. The question is how we navigate through that struggle. This is also why we can all use some guidance. I work collaboratively with clients to help them cope with these struggles, meet new goals and live an authentic, meaningful life. The foundation of that life is built on their self-determined values and strengths. I also challenge my clients to grow, seek out their strengths in all aspects of their life and offer them the emotional support and tools necessary to make deep and lasting positive changes.
We all struggle in life, at one point or another. The question is how we navigate through that struggle. This is also why we can all use some guidance. I work collaboratively with clients to help them cope with these struggles, meet new goals and live an authentic, meaningful life. The foundation of that life is built on their self-determined values and strengths. I also challenge my clients to grow, seek out their strengths in all aspects of their life and offer them the emotional support and tools necessary to make deep and lasting positive changes.

Kimberly A Mahr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CCFP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Wouldn't it be nice if you had someone safe to unburden your heart with? Someone who is not only well-trained, but cares deeply and respects you and your journey? Someone who can help you sift through old stories and patterns, helping you re-write them and uncover the best version of yourself that you always knew was there?? I am a 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 and specialize in working with adults with mood challenges, grief, relationship challenges, divorce & dating, codependency, eating disorders, recent & complex trauma, sexual assault, and more.
Wouldn't it be nice if you had someone safe to unburden your heart with? Someone who is not only well-trained, but cares deeply and respects you and your journey? Someone who can help you sift through old stories and patterns, helping you re-write them and uncover the best version of yourself that you always knew was there?? I am a 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 and specialize in working with adults with mood challenges, grief, relationship challenges, divorce & dating, codependency, eating disorders, recent & complex trauma, sexual assault, and more.

Throughout our clinical experience at Better Lives Building Tribes (BLBT), we have learned that people are learning the most about themselves through their interactions with other people. But interactions with other people are complicated and people often need help navigating conflict, conflict resolution, and setting boundaries amidst already struggling self-esteem and self-worth. How we feel about ourselves has everything to do with our ability to defend ourselves, verbalize our own needs, and come up with creative solutions to our interpersonal hurdles. If you find yourself having difficulties with others, we are here to help.
Throughout our clinical experience at Better Lives Building Tribes (BLBT), we have learned that people are learning the most about themselves through their interactions with other people. But interactions with other people are complicated and people often need help navigating conflict, conflict resolution, and setting boundaries amidst already struggling self-esteem and self-worth. How we feel about ourselves has everything to do with our ability to defend ourselves, verbalize our own needs, and come up with creative solutions to our interpersonal hurdles. If you find yourself having difficulties with others, we are here to help.
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How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.