Therapists for Adults in Waddell, AZ
Hi, I’m Cilicia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and life transitions using a collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach. I incorporate both evidence-based and mind-body techniques to help clients better understand themselves, build effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your healing journey.
Hi, I’m Cilicia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and life transitions using a collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach. I incorporate both evidence-based and mind-body techniques to help clients better understand themselves, build effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your healing journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapeutic counseling for adults, children, youth and families with expertise in treating trauma, grief, and anxiety.
I have a passion for helping individuals and families gain insight into their past and identify current experiences that are causing chronic stress and anxiety. I work with trauma focused therapies including EMDR and Sand Tray therapy. My personal journey enriches my clinical approach in offering hope and insight that promotes self-awareness and change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapeutic counseling for adults, children, youth and families with expertise in treating trauma, grief, and anxiety.
I have a passion for helping individuals and families gain insight into their past and identify current experiences that are causing chronic stress and anxiety. I work with trauma focused therapies including EMDR and Sand Tray therapy. My personal journey enriches my clinical approach in offering hope and insight that promotes self-awareness and change.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
We provide a unique, integrative approach designed to support your personal journey toward healing and growth. Our personalized treatment plans support you to honor, evolve, and restore balance in your life. Through the integration of evidence-based therapeutic methods and growth-oriented lifestyle practices, we empower clients to regain stability by reshaping their thoughts, beliefs, relationships, and behaviors, fostering intentional habits that lead to sustainable change and improved well-being. Offering Private Pay Services for individuals, couples, and families.
We provide a unique, integrative approach designed to support your personal journey toward healing and growth. Our personalized treatment plans support you to honor, evolve, and restore balance in your life. Through the integration of evidence-based therapeutic methods and growth-oriented lifestyle practices, we empower clients to regain stability by reshaping their thoughts, beliefs, relationships, and behaviors, fostering intentional habits that lead to sustainable change and improved well-being. Offering Private Pay Services for individuals, couples, and families.
I work with adults and teens 15-64 and specialize in treating: ADHD, depression, anxiety, self- esteem and difficult life transitions.
Life can be hard and I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires working in partnership and utilizing your strengths to help sort out your challenges and achieve your goals. I want to get to know you and your world and believe I bring compassion, humor, kindness, and curiosity into each session. Let’s work together in helping you make conscious choices instead of having unconscious reactions so you can live a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I work with adults and teens 15-64 and specialize in treating: ADHD, depression, anxiety, self- esteem and difficult life transitions.
Life can be hard and I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires working in partnership and utilizing your strengths to help sort out your challenges and achieve your goals. I want to get to know you and your world and believe I bring compassion, humor, kindness, and curiosity into each session. Let’s work together in helping you make conscious choices instead of having unconscious reactions so you can live a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress to help my clients continue in their journey to feeling better.
My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently combine cognitive behavioral, client-centered, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic therapy. These modalities help me and the client build an understanding of their reality and allow us to collaboratively work together.
I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress to help my clients continue in their journey to feeling better.
My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently combine cognitive behavioral, client-centered, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic therapy. These modalities help me and the client build an understanding of their reality and allow us to collaboratively work together.
Serving early childhood through older adulthood.
Dr. Stevens believes resilience is inherent in every person and reflects a biopsychological and spiritual design. The RELIHC approaches healing as the restoration of balance—supporting individuals, families, and communities in identifying areas of disruption and cultivating sustained stability, purpose, and well-being. www.TheRELIHC. com
Serving early childhood through older adulthood.
Dr. Stevens believes resilience is inherent in every person and reflects a biopsychological and spiritual design. The RELIHC approaches healing as the restoration of balance—supporting individuals, families, and communities in identifying areas of disruption and cultivating sustained stability, purpose, and well-being. www.TheRELIHC. com
I work best with adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions, and who are looking for both support and practical tools to move forward.
My name is David, and I am an independently licensed therapist with 4 years of experience helping my clients navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, grief, and feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges.
I understand that reaching out for therapy can be a difficult first step. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, explore what you are experiencing, and work toward meaningful change.
I work best with adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions, and who are looking for both support and practical tools to move forward.
My name is David, and I am an independently licensed therapist with 4 years of experience helping my clients navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, grief, and feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges.
I understand that reaching out for therapy can be a difficult first step. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, explore what you are experiencing, and work toward meaningful change.
Sessions are tailored for adults, First Responders, couples, and those navigating life transitions or mental health challenges
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. I help individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma, anxiety, OCD, grief, chronic or terminal illness, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and life transitions. As an LAC with specialized training in EMDR and the Gottman Method, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your goals. With 22+ years as a first responder and as the spouse of a first responder, I also proudly serve first responders, healthcare professionals, military, veterans, and their families. Together, we'll build resilience, restore hope, and create lasting change.
Sessions are tailored for adults, First Responders, couples, and those navigating life transitions or mental health challenges
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. I help individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma, anxiety, OCD, grief, chronic or terminal illness, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and life transitions. As an LAC with specialized training in EMDR and the Gottman Method, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your goals. With 22+ years as a first responder and as the spouse of a first responder, I also proudly serve first responders, healthcare professionals, military, veterans, and their families. Together, we'll build resilience, restore hope, and create lasting change.
Are you often high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected beneath the surface? My clients are insightful, sensitive people navigating trauma, stress, and stuck patterns. They come seeking relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of safety, and they are ready to do meaningful work both inside and outside of sessions.
Are you often high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected beneath the surface? My clients are insightful, sensitive people navigating trauma, stress, and stuck patterns. They come seeking relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of safety, and they are ready to do meaningful work both inside and outside of sessions.
AZ & NJ LCSW - I bring over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families.
Reaching out for support can be one of the hardest steps to take. It’s completely normal to feel nervous, uncertain, or even wonder if therapy is the right fit. I believe the heart of therapy is the connection we build together. When you feel safe, heard, and supported without judgment, that's where meaningful change begins. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—messy days, victories, questions, & all. As a strengths-based, client-centered therapist, I tailor each session to fit your unique needs & goals. I draw from evidence-based approaches while working alongside you as a partner in your journey.
AZ & NJ LCSW - I bring over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families.
Reaching out for support can be one of the hardest steps to take. It’s completely normal to feel nervous, uncertain, or even wonder if therapy is the right fit. I believe the heart of therapy is the connection we build together. When you feel safe, heard, and supported without judgment, that's where meaningful change begins. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—messy days, victories, questions, & all. As a strengths-based, client-centered therapist, I tailor each session to fit your unique needs & goals. I draw from evidence-based approaches while working alongside you as a partner in your journey.
Since I am only doing telehealth, I prefer to work with adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression.
I am Abby Atkins and am a licensed clinical psychologist who is licensed in Arizona. I have been working in the counseling field since 1987. My approach is to listen to the client's current concern and work on that issue from a variety of approaches. I am also a Board-Certified Chaplain who works with grief and adjustment to new diagnoses. I use an eclectic approach that tries to integrate the whole person (mind, body and spirit). I am very person centered and functional.
Since I am only doing telehealth, I prefer to work with adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression.
I am Abby Atkins and am a licensed clinical psychologist who is licensed in Arizona. I have been working in the counseling field since 1987. My approach is to listen to the client's current concern and work on that issue from a variety of approaches. I am also a Board-Certified Chaplain who works with grief and adjustment to new diagnoses. I use an eclectic approach that tries to integrate the whole person (mind, body and spirit). I am very person centered and functional.
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Julie Reese, DBH, LCSW, LICSW, PHP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, LICSW, PHP
Online Only
Understanding that trauma not addressed through therapy as a child often resurfaces itself in adulthood.
Current availability!
If you are struggling as an individual, couple or family, Dr. Reese can absolutely assist. Please reach out if you are struggling with emotional and mental fatigue, worries, frustrations, grief, loneliness, parenting, domestic violence, past childhood abuse and trauma, insomnia, nightmares/terrors, self-confidence, sexual assault, and feelings of hopelessness. If you have a child struggling with behaviors, divorce, emotional dysfunction, bullying, and making friends please call. We all have the capacity to overcome and be resilient and at times, need assistance to see the path ahead.
Understanding that trauma not addressed through therapy as a child often resurfaces itself in adulthood.
Current availability!
If you are struggling as an individual, couple or family, Dr. Reese can absolutely assist. Please reach out if you are struggling with emotional and mental fatigue, worries, frustrations, grief, loneliness, parenting, domestic violence, past childhood abuse and trauma, insomnia, nightmares/terrors, self-confidence, sexual assault, and feelings of hopelessness. If you have a child struggling with behaviors, divorce, emotional dysfunction, bullying, and making friends please call. We all have the capacity to overcome and be resilient and at times, need assistance to see the path ahead.
I specialize in working with adults for the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, OCD, trauma, and difficulty adjusting to life circumstances.
Welcome! Those seeking therapy with me describe feeling trapped in a cycle of obsessional thoughts and compulsions, feeling bound by anxiety, low self-esteem, panic, and suspected or known trauma. These struggles are heavy and imposing, and my clients show up with a strong desire to free themselves from their distress so they can live the life they want to lead - they just need the right kind of guidance to get there.
For Minnesota Residents: I hold Practice Priviledges via Compact Connect (LPC-MN-1616), and am available to provide telehealth services to those located in Minnesota.
I specialize in working with adults for the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, OCD, trauma, and difficulty adjusting to life circumstances.
Welcome! Those seeking therapy with me describe feeling trapped in a cycle of obsessional thoughts and compulsions, feeling bound by anxiety, low self-esteem, panic, and suspected or known trauma. These struggles are heavy and imposing, and my clients show up with a strong desire to free themselves from their distress so they can live the life they want to lead - they just need the right kind of guidance to get there.
For Minnesota Residents: I hold Practice Priviledges via Compact Connect (LPC-MN-1616), and am available to provide telehealth services to those located in Minnesota.
You've said it a thousand times, "Today is going to be different." Then, you end up returning to those destructive patterns and cycles that keep you from experiencing true happiness and connection with yourself and others. Riddled with guilt, shame, and hopelessness, you feel trapped. You desperately desire to break free from these unhealthy patterns, but are unsure how to find lasting change. If you are a partner of someone battling addiction, you are longing for relief from confusion, pain, and fear. If you are seeking hope and healing from addiction, betrayal, unstable relationships, or trauma, I know there IS a path forward.
You've said it a thousand times, "Today is going to be different." Then, you end up returning to those destructive patterns and cycles that keep you from experiencing true happiness and connection with yourself and others. Riddled with guilt, shame, and hopelessness, you feel trapped. You desperately desire to break free from these unhealthy patterns, but are unsure how to find lasting change. If you are a partner of someone battling addiction, you are longing for relief from confusion, pain, and fear. If you are seeking hope and healing from addiction, betrayal, unstable relationships, or trauma, I know there IS a path forward.
I view therapy as an interpersonal laboratory, a way of working with thoughts, emotions and relationships. I welcome clients who seek the support and safety of a client centered environment who may be experiencing a huge life event/change or trauma and are seeking a more meaningful, authentic and valued life.
I view therapy as an interpersonal laboratory, a way of working with thoughts, emotions and relationships. I welcome clients who seek the support and safety of a client centered environment who may be experiencing a huge life event/change or trauma and are seeking a more meaningful, authentic and valued life.
Do you find yourself having the same conversations over and over, and nothing really changes?
Maybe your relationship feels strained, there’s distance or tension in your family, or you’re not speaking to someone you wish you could feel closer to. You might be dealing with broken trust, ongoing conflict, or stress and anxiety that feel hard to sort through.
Do you find yourself having the same conversations over and over, and nothing really changes?
Maybe your relationship feels strained, there’s distance or tension in your family, or you’re not speaking to someone you wish you could feel closer to. You might be dealing with broken trust, ongoing conflict, or stress and anxiety that feel hard to sort through.
Brittany Davis, LPCC-S, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with nearly 20 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults with mood disorders, eating disorders, emotional eating, stress, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and body image difficulties.
Specializing in eating disorders, body image, perfectionism, executive burnout, and women’s mental health. She works with high-achieving professionals, healthcare providers, athletes, and college students, using evidence-based approaches to help clients build skills, create lasting change, and navigate life transitions with greater confidence and resilience.
Brittany Davis, LPCC-S, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with nearly 20 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults with mood disorders, eating disorders, emotional eating, stress, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and body image difficulties.
Specializing in eating disorders, body image, perfectionism, executive burnout, and women’s mental health. She works with high-achieving professionals, healthcare providers, athletes, and college students, using evidence-based approaches to help clients build skills, create lasting change, and navigate life transitions with greater confidence and resilience.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients build insight into thought processes they may be stuck or into maladaptive behavior patterns they continue to use and find the motivation, energy, and willpower to overcome them. I want to help build confidence and self-esteem without creating a dependence on counseling overall.
In sessions, I mainly utilize modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Positive Psychology. My goal for therapy is to ensure you get the tools you need to create self-sustaining change moving forward and find independence and autonomy long-term.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients build insight into thought processes they may be stuck or into maladaptive behavior patterns they continue to use and find the motivation, energy, and willpower to overcome them. I want to help build confidence and self-esteem without creating a dependence on counseling overall.
In sessions, I mainly utilize modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Positive Psychology. My goal for therapy is to ensure you get the tools you need to create self-sustaining change moving forward and find independence and autonomy long-term.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience helping adults break free from patterns that no longer serve them.
I specialize in helping adults with:
- Trauma &PTSD- Single incident, complex, and developmental trauma.
- Anxiety & Panic Disorders- Generalized anxiety, panic attacks.
- Depression- Including treatment-resistant depression.
- Life Transitions- Major changes, identity shifts, relationship transitions.
CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience helping adults break free from patterns that no longer serve them.
I specialize in helping adults with:
- Trauma &PTSD- Single incident, complex, and developmental trauma.
- Anxiety & Panic Disorders- Generalized anxiety, panic attacks.
- Depression- Including treatment-resistant depression.
- Life Transitions- Major changes, identity shifts, relationship transitions.
CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.