Reality Therapy in Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to your safe space, I'm glad you're here! I have a strong passion for the counseling profession, as well as a desire to empower and advocate for every single client. I am a counselor who supports clients in overcoming their challenges. As a counselor, it is my role to assist clients towards meeting their goals while also providing an encouraging environment while we work together. Clients can express themselves freely while I ensure every counseling session is a safe space and place for them. As a counselor, I strive to build the best client and counselor relationship possible.

Jennifer Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing challenging life situations. She works collaboratively with clients to gain control over issues that can feel overwhelming – including anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, LGBTQ+, ADHD, and life transitions.

I am a LPC ( licensure in AZ and NH) who believes in the power of choices. I am energetic, solution-focused, and believe in being genuine. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in the mental and behavioral health field since 2009. I specialize in working with adolescents, 1st responders, and their families. I have worked with individuals with trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, paranoia, psychosis, suicidal ideations, and homicidal ideations. I have assisted people with overcoming their barriers so they can achieve their life journey.

Immediate availability! Do you feel like your life is at a standstill? Are you struggling to move forward? My goal is to empower you to overcome challenges impacting your emotional well-being and personal growth. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or interpersonal difficulties, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can navigate the complexities of your life, helping you find the resources and resilience needed to thrive. We'll work to uncover your strengths, develop coping strategies, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself.

You’re wrong again! Or at least thats what you’ve been told over & over again, to the point that your brain feels like its floating in acid water, slowing dissolving your ability to perceive any given situation, event or memory of a conversation accurately. You don’t recall having problems with memory or perception before this relationship. You’re struggling to make sense of every day things. This is just one of the effects of narcissistic abuse. It's called gaslighting, it's an insidious tool used to erode your ability to perceive reality and its also one of the most common tools used by a narcissist to control and manipulate you.

So come to the pond or the river of your imagination, or the harbor of your longing, and put your lips to the world. And live your life. Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers. Let me keep company always with those who say "Look!" and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads. Mary Oliver

"What's broken can be mended. What hurts can be healed. No matter how dark it gets, the sun is going to rise again."* I believe in being positive, present and having a realistic plan for change. Behavior is influenced by core beliefs. Behaviors follow patterns that can be identified and changed. We will identify your core beliefs and challenge unhealthy thought and patterns. We will use a mindfulness based approach and focus on your strengths as we create a plan for change. *I am EMDR and RTEP trained and have solid base in treating all types of trauma.

If you are struggling with low self esteem, anxiety or depression, substance abuse or addiction and unable to cope with everyday life issues, I have the skills and experience to help you learn and grow exponentially. My clients are those who struggle in relationships, find themselves isolating, have trouble at work, legal issues, gambling, codependency, and even with life in general. You may benefit from learning how to communicate more effectively, being more authentic and genuine, building a solid support system, doing things you enjoy again and learning how to ask for help. Take a step and find your HAPPINESS!

I am licensed in California and Arizona. Let's talk... I believe that life challenges, such as relationship issues, communication problems, anxiety, and depression can be managed and overcome. There is hope ! There are answers ! You can experience happiness in your life, again ! My background as a therapist includes working with adults and adolescents who are experiencing crisis in their lives due to past and/or present circumstances. Life transitions, PTSD, bullying, self-harm, grief, unresolved relationship issues, divorce, addiction, and/or mental illness can trigger irrational thinking, negative emotions, and harmful behaviors.

Yes!I'm accepting new clients in person or virutally.Yes!You too can cope with life as a sober person.Yes life is unpredictable and ridden with uncertainty.Stress levels become elevated,coping skills are in short demand.Anxiety is a given.If struggling to manage any of these without the use of alcohol or other substances it is time to ask for help from an expert.You are not alone and don't have to do this alone.By using skillsets of Mindfulness,CBT,ACT,DBT expert counseling helps develop coping skills for anxiety/stress,boundary setting,grieving loss of your world as you know it,and finding your happy again.

Elijah Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate and dedicated to working with adolescents, young teenagers and adults to address their unique daily challenges. Elijah understands the demand for advocacy, support and skill building through the specialization in anxiety, depression, family conflicts, history of trauma, abuse, grief, relationships, self-esteem, and everyday distress.

Looking for a therapist with a passion for helping people improve their lives? Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem? Are you fatigued, overwhelmed, and lacking motivation? Do you feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Want help but unsure of where to begin?

Accepting New Clients! As an EMDR trained clinician, I make it a priority to build a supportive and close relationship my clients will need to move forward in a positive and productive way! I specialize in working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain and chronic disease. My goal is to offer a trauma focused healing space for you! Because I see clients by video, I provide therapy throughout the state of Arizona!

I believe in creating and maintaining a safe and supportive environment in which my clients have the opportunity to explore their histories and experiences, develop greater self awareness, achieve insight into their issues, and enhance their strengths. My treatment approach is both creative and flexible. I treat adults for issues that may include: Parenting, Marriage and Relationships, Communication, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Bereavement, and Gender issues. My experience over years as an educator, school counselor and behavioral specialist makes treating children and teens a special skill area I offer.

Accepting New Clients! Serving Arizona Families, Couples & Individuals, Specializing in Addictions, Process Addictions & Mental Health Issues. Today can be the beginning of Change, “Let’s Get Started”. If you are feeling distressed and frustrated over having lost some or all control over gambling, shopping, obsessive & compulsive behaviors, sex, alcohol, cannabis, or other substances in your life or the lives of loved ones? Are you feeling despair, isolation, anxiety, loneliness or depression? " Let's start Healing Today".

We are living in a very challenging time. Many of us are struggling with everyday issues and concerns of life. We attempt to manage and cope with the reality of a changing world, maintaining healthy relationships with immediate family, loved ones & friends. We are focused on positioning ourselves to meet our basic needs of food, shelter, and clothing. Combing this with the reality of being diagnosed with a Mental Health Disorder, fighting the disease of substance abuse, or attempting to confront our past traumatic childhood and adult trauma, a healthy therapeutic relationship is critical at this time for individual clients.

As a dedicated therapist, I bring 2 years of experience to the counseling space, fostering a warm and empathetic environment for individuals seeking personal growth, healing and empowerment. My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), empowering clients to explore and reshape thought patterns for positive change. Additionally, I integrate techniques from Shadow Work, delving into the unconscious to illuminate hidden aspects of the self. Drawing inspiration from Stoicism, I guide clients in developing resiliency to become less reactive during difficult circumstances.

Life is a journey, not a destination. I want to support you in your evolution as a human being. I have experience treating individuals with a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, anger management, sexual identity, out of control sexual behavior, trauma and self esteem related issues. I offer a safe and non judgmental space for self exploration and transformation. You are unique and therapy should be a collaborative experience. Close the gap between your true self and the image you portray to the rest of the world. Let's work together to create and accomplish the goals you desire.

As you search for a solution to the problem you are facing, you may feel that you are in the dark. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your eyes in the dark. Together we will seek to identify the problem and help you to stand against it. We will evaluate your unique story and work to rewrite it towards the preferred outcome that you will define. My unique perspective as a counselor with a visual impairment qualifies me to provide a view of the problem that is different than most counselors.