Schema Therapy in Tucson, AZ
For many of us, the journey has been difficult... Feeling trapped, hopeless, and as though you have tried everything, yet are powerless to change things. While everyone will feel this way during dark times, if this has become your day-to-day struggle, it may be time to seek support. I am here for you. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and try something different. Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are interested in a different approach this time, a life filled with meaning, joy, and connection is possible and within your reach.
For many of us, the journey has been difficult... Feeling trapped, hopeless, and as though you have tried everything, yet are powerless to change things. While everyone will feel this way during dark times, if this has become your day-to-day struggle, it may be time to seek support. I am here for you. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and try something different. Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are interested in a different approach this time, a life filled with meaning, joy, and connection is possible and within your reach.
Currently on a waitlist! Please know all calls and emails will direct to Anthony, our care coordinator for scheduling and consultations. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your true self? Whether you're navigating trauma, identity exploration, or simply longing to feel more at home in your own life, I’m here to support you. As a counselor who integrates Jungian psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR, I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to help you heal and reclaim your authentic life.
Currently on a waitlist! Please know all calls and emails will direct to Anthony, our care coordinator for scheduling and consultations. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your true self? Whether you're navigating trauma, identity exploration, or simply longing to feel more at home in your own life, I’m here to support you. As a counselor who integrates Jungian psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR, I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to help you heal and reclaim your authentic life.
If you find yourself becoming disconnected in relationships, fighting to maintain boundaries or struggling with a trauma point, please know that you don’t have to suffer alone. Recovery is within your reach, especially when you have a team that works for and with you. I have been fortunate to work in various positions within the community behavioral health field that has offered me the opportunity to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. My goal is to create a safe space to process trauma, rebuild relationships and present the best version of you while overcoming life’s hurdles.
If you find yourself becoming disconnected in relationships, fighting to maintain boundaries or struggling with a trauma point, please know that you don’t have to suffer alone. Recovery is within your reach, especially when you have a team that works for and with you. I have been fortunate to work in various positions within the community behavioral health field that has offered me the opportunity to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. My goal is to create a safe space to process trauma, rebuild relationships and present the best version of you while overcoming life’s hurdles.
I am a Latina with a master’s degree from Arizona State University, licensed through the BBHE in Arizona. I am the owner/ founder of Perspectives Therapy located in Tucson. I started in this field 23 years ago & my areas of expertise are vast. I treat patients of all ages & empower the latino community by providing a safe place to heal emotionally & talk openly. I treat men, women of all ages and adolescent girls who are having difficulties with confidence, self-esteem, trauma, relationships, emotional control & communication issues. I am also certified through state of Arizona to provide Domestic Violence offender treatment.
I am a Latina with a master’s degree from Arizona State University, licensed through the BBHE in Arizona. I am the owner/ founder of Perspectives Therapy located in Tucson. I started in this field 23 years ago & my areas of expertise are vast. I treat patients of all ages & empower the latino community by providing a safe place to heal emotionally & talk openly. I treat men, women of all ages and adolescent girls who are having difficulties with confidence, self-esteem, trauma, relationships, emotional control & communication issues. I am also certified through state of Arizona to provide Domestic Violence offender treatment.
As a therapist, my mission is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental relational context so that I can help my clients in the resolution of their profound sense of loneliness and feelings that "no one can understand their pain". Within the therapeutic relationship, I can help my clients in reviewing and correcting maladaptive strategies of self-protection, and in finding ways to feel safe in a world that feels unsafe. I believe therapy can help immensely in resolving emotional self-isolation, and in reconnecting with the resilience, potential, and motivation necessary to work at, and achieve personal aspirations.
As a therapist, my mission is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental relational context so that I can help my clients in the resolution of their profound sense of loneliness and feelings that "no one can understand their pain". Within the therapeutic relationship, I can help my clients in reviewing and correcting maladaptive strategies of self-protection, and in finding ways to feel safe in a world that feels unsafe. I believe therapy can help immensely in resolving emotional self-isolation, and in reconnecting with the resilience, potential, and motivation necessary to work at, and achieve personal aspirations.
Among the greatest gifts you can give yourself are awareness and acceptance. One of the biggest responsibilities our mind has is to make predictions based on our understanding of the world around us. These predictions can often lead us to repeat the same mistakes, or fail to take hold of things we desperately want. Are you someone who feels the need to make a change, but feels lost or overwhelmed with how? Do you feel out of place in your family, or with your friends? Are you working too hard at school, in your relationship, at work or with your children and feel like you don't have much to show for your efforts?
Among the greatest gifts you can give yourself are awareness and acceptance. One of the biggest responsibilities our mind has is to make predictions based on our understanding of the world around us. These predictions can often lead us to repeat the same mistakes, or fail to take hold of things we desperately want. Are you someone who feels the need to make a change, but feels lost or overwhelmed with how? Do you feel out of place in your family, or with your friends? Are you working too hard at school, in your relationship, at work or with your children and feel like you don't have much to show for your efforts?
I support individuals and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, and other mood disorders to arrive at long-term, sustainable solutions. Years of experience and varied theoretical approaches address root-causes that drive your distress. In a safe, compassionate environment, you can explore your questions, concerns, fears, and goals. I devote attention, energy, expertise, humor and best recommendations to help you discover what you need to move forward. I work with English and Spanish speakers and all religions and backgrounds, including the LDS community.
I support individuals and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, and other mood disorders to arrive at long-term, sustainable solutions. Years of experience and varied theoretical approaches address root-causes that drive your distress. In a safe, compassionate environment, you can explore your questions, concerns, fears, and goals. I devote attention, energy, expertise, humor and best recommendations to help you discover what you need to move forward. I work with English and Spanish speakers and all religions and backgrounds, including the LDS community.
We all have experienced bad days, discouragement, disappointments, confusion, anxiety, and other difficult challenges. There are moments when some of these experiences create a debilitating and paralyzing effect and the feeling of hopelessness ensues. I have a passion for helping people struggling with hopelessness. I believe the narrative approach to life, which means we have the power and ability to create our present and future experiences. Every now and then, however, a guide is needed to help us navigate through the journey and overcome those debilitating and paralyzing effects of hopelessness.
We all have experienced bad days, discouragement, disappointments, confusion, anxiety, and other difficult challenges. There are moments when some of these experiences create a debilitating and paralyzing effect and the feeling of hopelessness ensues. I have a passion for helping people struggling with hopelessness. I believe the narrative approach to life, which means we have the power and ability to create our present and future experiences. Every now and then, however, a guide is needed to help us navigate through the journey and overcome those debilitating and paralyzing effects of hopelessness.
I provide a safe environment in which an individual can devise new ways of thinking and behaving. I use a brief, solution focused approach to your specific needs and challenges. I guide you to use the insights gained in our sessions together in a positive and pragmatic manner. Through guided conversation and inquiry, I assist you in gaining insight and perspective necessary to live a life that reflects your values and priorities.
I provide a safe environment in which an individual can devise new ways of thinking and behaving. I use a brief, solution focused approach to your specific needs and challenges. I guide you to use the insights gained in our sessions together in a positive and pragmatic manner. Through guided conversation and inquiry, I assist you in gaining insight and perspective necessary to live a life that reflects your values and priorities.
Do you struggle with making progress in improving your relationships, managing daily stressors and achieving goals? Do you find yourself stuck in a loop of negative thoughts? You’ll find me to be compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma informed. I have worked with individuals and families for over 10 years and have experience helping people when they feel hopeless, helpless and alone. I am passionate about teaching people how to reconnect their bodies any minds (Yoga Teacher Certified RYT-200).
If you are struggling and ready to engage in the therapy process, let’s get started.
Do you struggle with making progress in improving your relationships, managing daily stressors and achieving goals? Do you find yourself stuck in a loop of negative thoughts? You’ll find me to be compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma informed. I have worked with individuals and families for over 10 years and have experience helping people when they feel hopeless, helpless and alone. I am passionate about teaching people how to reconnect their bodies any minds (Yoga Teacher Certified RYT-200).
If you are struggling and ready to engage in the therapy process, let’s get started.
Therapy is life changing and enriching as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to mange your life and emotions. I believe one of the most courageous things a person can do is begin to understand their own story and the challenges that have brought them to therapy for guidance and support. In my 14 years of professional experienced that my clients have and demonstrate the capacity which all of us harbor which allows for healing, feeling better, cultivating fulfilling relationships and breaking through stuck points. Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.
Therapy is life changing and enriching as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to mange your life and emotions. I believe one of the most courageous things a person can do is begin to understand their own story and the challenges that have brought them to therapy for guidance and support. In my 14 years of professional experienced that my clients have and demonstrate the capacity which all of us harbor which allows for healing, feeling better, cultivating fulfilling relationships and breaking through stuck points. Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.
I provide treatment for a number of mental and behavioral health issues including: Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Life Changes, Stress & Coping, and Trauma. I see my role as one that identifies and fosters the methods of treatment that meet your unique requirements and help bring about lasting change. I utilize an integrative approach that pulls from my training in: humanistic & existential counseling, cognitive/behavioral interventions, somatic perspectives (yoga, meditation, martial arts), and affective neuroscience.
I provide treatment for a number of mental and behavioral health issues including: Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Life Changes, Stress & Coping, and Trauma. I see my role as one that identifies and fosters the methods of treatment that meet your unique requirements and help bring about lasting change. I utilize an integrative approach that pulls from my training in: humanistic & existential counseling, cognitive/behavioral interventions, somatic perspectives (yoga, meditation, martial arts), and affective neuroscience.
Talking about problems can be difficult, not to mention taking action to solve them. The change process unfolds when you are listened to and understood. With warmth, humor, interest, and respect, I will help you focus on action steps as well as just talking as you make and maintain contact with your goals and also with your hopes and dreams. To do so I will also help you examine any life patterns, active in the present or originating from the past, that contribute to feeling stuck. Assisting you to bring mindfulness, commitment, and self-compassion into the change process will be my role.
Talking about problems can be difficult, not to mention taking action to solve them. The change process unfolds when you are listened to and understood. With warmth, humor, interest, and respect, I will help you focus on action steps as well as just talking as you make and maintain contact with your goals and also with your hopes and dreams. To do so I will also help you examine any life patterns, active in the present or originating from the past, that contribute to feeling stuck. Assisting you to bring mindfulness, commitment, and self-compassion into the change process will be my role.
I work with individuals, families, and/or systems who find themselves 'stuck'. I work from an inclusive and eclectic framework which allows me to work from the outside or join, as needed, to move past the 'stuck' points. I recently took steps towards physical gender affirming transition. Those who have known me these 13+ years in the field will find this a step in learning and growing with me; those who have heard my name as a recommendation will also find this a step in learning and growing. To learn is to grow; to grow is to be alive!
I work with individuals, families, and/or systems who find themselves 'stuck'. I work from an inclusive and eclectic framework which allows me to work from the outside or join, as needed, to move past the 'stuck' points. I recently took steps towards physical gender affirming transition. Those who have known me these 13+ years in the field will find this a step in learning and growing with me; those who have heard my name as a recommendation will also find this a step in learning and growing. To learn is to grow; to grow is to be alive!
Healing is about reconnecting with the resilience and strength already within you. I help individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship, phase of life and existential challenges find clarity and peace. My approach is collaborative, mindful, and direct, offering a space where you can explore your feelings without judgment. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, uncover patterns, and create lasting change.
Healing is about reconnecting with the resilience and strength already within you. I help individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship, phase of life and existential challenges find clarity and peace. My approach is collaborative, mindful, and direct, offering a space where you can explore your feelings without judgment. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, uncover patterns, and create lasting change.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. I hold a master's degree in counseling with a specialization in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. I provide treatment for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+ issues. My credentials include training from the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), where I earned certification as a Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist (RACS).
I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. I hold a master's degree in counseling with a specialization in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. I provide treatment for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+ issues. My credentials include training from the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), where I earned certification as a Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist (RACS).
Deciding to make changes in life can be extremely difficult and I hope to support you through your process. I will help you to identify the behavior(s) that you believe are holding you back. I work with a lot of individuals struggling with depression and anxiety; most of my clients have also struggled in engaging in healthy sexual behaviors and have experienced behaviors such as pornography viewing which has made it difficult for them to connect with their partners. I am committed to helping you develop better coping skills that will help you to think, feel, and behave in ways that will enrich and fulfill your life.
Deciding to make changes in life can be extremely difficult and I hope to support you through your process. I will help you to identify the behavior(s) that you believe are holding you back. I work with a lot of individuals struggling with depression and anxiety; most of my clients have also struggled in engaging in healthy sexual behaviors and have experienced behaviors such as pornography viewing which has made it difficult for them to connect with their partners. I am committed to helping you develop better coping skills that will help you to think, feel, and behave in ways that will enrich and fulfill your life.
I have worked with a broad spectrum of clients and practiced various modalities. My focus is rooted in a humanistic approach, transpersonal development, and promoting good mental health and wellness. My practice is exclusively telehealth, and I accept many insurance plans.
I have worked with a broad spectrum of clients and practiced various modalities. My focus is rooted in a humanistic approach, transpersonal development, and promoting good mental health and wellness. My practice is exclusively telehealth, and I accept many insurance plans.
Flexible remote sessions available 7 days a week—mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Now accepting new clients.
I offer warm and compassionate care to a wide range of clients, including the LGBTQ community. My goal is to co-create therapeutic spaces where everyone feels welcome, understood, and affirmed. All are welcome.
Recognizing we all heal in different ways, I use a range of therapies:
Self-Compassion Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Care, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Multicultural & LGBTQ Counseling, Parts-Work, and more.
Flexible remote sessions available 7 days a week—mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Now accepting new clients.
I offer warm and compassionate care to a wide range of clients, including the LGBTQ community. My goal is to co-create therapeutic spaces where everyone feels welcome, understood, and affirmed. All are welcome.
Recognizing we all heal in different ways, I use a range of therapies:
Self-Compassion Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Care, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Multicultural & LGBTQ Counseling, Parts-Work, and more.
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help.
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help.
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How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognizing and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.