Child Therapists in Safford, AZ
Andrew McBride
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Safford, AZ 85546
Life is hard, and sometimes feels impossible to navigate. You want to feel better and discover and build your ideal life. You want to enjoy life and be successful. But there are barriers that keep you from this life you desire. Perhaps you find yourself overwhelmed, unmotivated, struggling to make decisions, unable to control your emotions, falling behind in school, work, or other obligations. You remember a time when anxiety, depression, and painful emotions weren’t “the norm” … but those days feel like a distant memory. Don’t you wish you had the tools to change that? Life doesn’t have to stay this way.
Life is hard, and sometimes feels impossible to navigate. You want to feel better and discover and build your ideal life. You want to enjoy life and be successful. But there are barriers that keep you from this life you desire. Perhaps you find yourself overwhelmed, unmotivated, struggling to make decisions, unable to control your emotions, falling behind in school, work, or other obligations. You remember a time when anxiety, depression, and painful emotions weren’t “the norm” … but those days feel like a distant memory. Don’t you wish you had the tools to change that? Life doesn’t have to stay this way.
Online Therapists
Eric O Emerson Counseling & Consulting Inc.
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, Ed, LISAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
African-American; Male Therapist; Trauma; Substance Abuse Counselor, Anger, Anxiety, Healthy Relationships, Behavior Specialist in public school system for 17 years; Counseling for Juvenile Justice system; Therapist for Child Protective Services.
My service goal is to provide the highest level of counseling services, in order to empower individuals to lead healthy and productive lives. Our services are directed towards the individual's ability to personalize and make counseling practical to their life experiences, thus enhancing feelings of belonging, acceptance of personal responsibility and empowering themselves to make choices and decisions that lead to positive consequences.
African-American; Male Therapist; Trauma; Substance Abuse Counselor, Anger, Anxiety, Healthy Relationships, Behavior Specialist in public school system for 17 years; Counseling for Juvenile Justice system; Therapist for Child Protective Services.
My service goal is to provide the highest level of counseling services, in order to empower individuals to lead healthy and productive lives. Our services are directed towards the individual's ability to personalize and make counseling practical to their life experiences, thus enhancing feelings of belonging, acceptance of personal responsibility and empowering themselves to make choices and decisions that lead to positive consequences.
Katrina Dobson
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85742
I have experience working with children, teens and adults that have emotional struggles, depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, stress, and other issues that affect daily life.
I am a Tucson native and have received my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University. While I was pursuing my master’s degree I have worked with children through adults as well as families that are struggling and in need of support.
I have experience working with children, teens and adults that have emotional struggles, depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, stress, and other issues that affect daily life.
I am a Tucson native and have received my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University. While I was pursuing my master’s degree I have worked with children through adults as well as families that are struggling and in need of support.
Donald Jan Miretsky
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85704 (Online Only)
I have thirty-five years of professional experience with in-patient and outpatient settings. I served as clinical director for a behavioral health program in a state-wide agency for 19 years, was adjunct faculty/family therapy supervisor at the University of Arizona in the psychology department for 11 years, and a family therapy seminar lecturer in the department of psychiatry for seven years. I have presented at local, state,and national conferences as well as consulted and trained for multiple private and state agencies. I specialize in child and family therapy as well as adult and marital/couples issues.
I have thirty-five years of professional experience with in-patient and outpatient settings. I served as clinical director for a behavioral health program in a state-wide agency for 19 years, was adjunct faculty/family therapy supervisor at the University of Arizona in the psychology department for 11 years, and a family therapy seminar lecturer in the department of psychiatry for seven years. I have presented at local, state,and national conferences as well as consulted and trained for multiple private and state agencies. I specialize in child and family therapy as well as adult and marital/couples issues.
Kristen A Przewlocki
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85719
With 15 years experience working with teens and families, focusing on depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, eating and body issues, parent-child conflict, and addiction, my goal is to give teens a safe place to explore their emotions and their struggles, while giving them tools to effectively communicate.
I have years of experience working with addictions, depression, and teen issues. I am passionate about recovery and helping those in need find their own recovery. I work to help individuals let go of the old messages that are mean and belittling to themselves, and help replace them with compassion and kindness. Because, it's when we feel good about ourselves that we are able to treat ourselves well. Battling mental health issues is hard and having someone you feel safe with to explore the deep, dark parts of your soul is where the healing begins.
With 15 years experience working with teens and families, focusing on depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, eating and body issues, parent-child conflict, and addiction, my goal is to give teens a safe place to explore their emotions and their struggles, while giving them tools to effectively communicate.
I have years of experience working with addictions, depression, and teen issues. I am passionate about recovery and helping those in need find their own recovery. I work to help individuals let go of the old messages that are mean and belittling to themselves, and help replace them with compassion and kindness. Because, it's when we feel good about ourselves that we are able to treat ourselves well. Battling mental health issues is hard and having someone you feel safe with to explore the deep, dark parts of your soul is where the healing begins.
Rashida Hays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85715
I specialize in working with adults, children, parent/child, seniors, and disabled populations I utilize a variety of techniques to include Cogntive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
Your ability to look within is what empowers you to change. I am available to be of service to one seeking help to feel better, choose healthy decisions, and understand the importance of setting healthy boundaries order to move from a place of poor emotional health to good emotional health. In order to improve connections with family, friends, and co-workers. With the goal to replace sadness, anxiety, and frustration with happiness and peace in order to create hopefulness towards the future.
I specialize in working with adults, children, parent/child, seniors, and disabled populations I utilize a variety of techniques to include Cogntive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
Your ability to look within is what empowers you to change. I am available to be of service to one seeking help to feel better, choose healthy decisions, and understand the importance of setting healthy boundaries order to move from a place of poor emotional health to good emotional health. In order to improve connections with family, friends, and co-workers. With the goal to replace sadness, anxiety, and frustration with happiness and peace in order to create hopefulness towards the future.
HeartShift Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718
Our clinicians can help a wide variety of clients, including children, adolescents, couples, individuals with anxiety disorders, anger management issues, relationship issues, life transition, self-esteem and mindfulness.
Deep down you are truly a bright light, talented, gifted and loving. But that's not how you feel inside. You have doubts, judgements and just plain don't know where you fit in the world. And that stops you from living and loving in life. We know how you feel and if you are ready, at all, to start letting what stops you go, we are here to walk that road with you. Whether it's a relationship struggle, or battles with anxiety, loss, depression, life transition/direction, family issues, self-esteem....our brilliant Clinicians have 15-30 years of experience and a toolbox full of the best ways to break through it all!
Our clinicians can help a wide variety of clients, including children, adolescents, couples, individuals with anxiety disorders, anger management issues, relationship issues, life transition, self-esteem and mindfulness.
Deep down you are truly a bright light, talented, gifted and loving. But that's not how you feel inside. You have doubts, judgements and just plain don't know where you fit in the world. And that stops you from living and loving in life. We know how you feel and if you are ready, at all, to start letting what stops you go, we are here to walk that road with you. Whether it's a relationship struggle, or battles with anxiety, loss, depression, life transition/direction, family issues, self-esteem....our brilliant Clinicians have 15-30 years of experience and a toolbox full of the best ways to break through it all!
Tranquility Counseling
Counselor, MS, LAC, BHP, NCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85715
As the owner and a licensed therapist at Tranquility Counseling, LLC, I understand the importance of finding peace within oneself. My therapy practice focuses on child-wellness therapy, as well as individual, family, and couples therapy for adults. As your professional therapist, I am a sensitive, empathetic, and nurturing person. I will walk alongside you on this journey of self-discovery and exploration. I am guided by a strength-based approach to helping you reach your individualized therapeutic goals. My practice will provide a tranquil, calm, healing environment, and a safe space in which to heal.
As the owner and a licensed therapist at Tranquility Counseling, LLC, I understand the importance of finding peace within oneself. My therapy practice focuses on child-wellness therapy, as well as individual, family, and couples therapy for adults. As your professional therapist, I am a sensitive, empathetic, and nurturing person. I will walk alongside you on this journey of self-discovery and exploration. I am guided by a strength-based approach to helping you reach your individualized therapeutic goals. My practice will provide a tranquil, calm, healing environment, and a safe space in which to heal.
Marcela Kepic
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC , ACS
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85721
My expertise spans two domains: aiding adults and couples in navigating intricate relationships and life transitions, and nurturing the emotional and behavioral well-being of children and adolescents.
Thank you for embarking on this courageous journey towards self-improvement. Life's path is often strewn with challenges, yet each hurdle presents an opportunity for growth and resilience. I firmly believe in the inherent capacity of every individual to learn, evolve, and heal, irrespective of the adversities they face. Together, let's awaken the dormant potential within.
My expertise spans two domains: aiding adults and couples in navigating intricate relationships and life transitions, and nurturing the emotional and behavioral well-being of children and adolescents.
Thank you for embarking on this courageous journey towards self-improvement. Life's path is often strewn with challenges, yet each hurdle presents an opportunity for growth and resilience. I firmly believe in the inherent capacity of every individual to learn, evolve, and heal, irrespective of the adversities they face. Together, let's awaken the dormant potential within.
Karen Michelle Morse
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
Therapy is a process that brings about significant changes and personal growth and I am often amazed at the courage and motivation my clients display. I am honored to be a part of this process with you. I have been a practicing therapist in Tucson for the past 25 years. I enjoy working with a variety of age groups from young children to adults and provide individual as well as family therapy. Specialties include Play Therapy, Trauma and PTSD, Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Touch, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Grief, Life Transitions, and Parenting.
Therapy is a process that brings about significant changes and personal growth and I am often amazed at the courage and motivation my clients display. I am honored to be a part of this process with you. I have been a practicing therapist in Tucson for the past 25 years. I enjoy working with a variety of age groups from young children to adults and provide individual as well as family therapy. Specialties include Play Therapy, Trauma and PTSD, Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Touch, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Grief, Life Transitions, and Parenting.
Audrey Schackart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
Current Immediate Availability. It starts so small. Some frustration here, some outbursts there, avoiding situations that trigger uncomfortable emotions, occasional episodes of sadness or anxiety. Gradually it gets worse. Suddenly you find little joy in life, you don’t recognize yourself in the mirror, and you are spending the days feeling stuck in the intensity of these emotions and thoughts that control your life. Maybe you are watching your child experience these things and are feeling helpless seeing them struggle. It is time for change, time for healing, but you just are not sure how or where to start.
Current Immediate Availability. It starts so small. Some frustration here, some outbursts there, avoiding situations that trigger uncomfortable emotions, occasional episodes of sadness or anxiety. Gradually it gets worse. Suddenly you find little joy in life, you don’t recognize yourself in the mirror, and you are spending the days feeling stuck in the intensity of these emotions and thoughts that control your life. Maybe you are watching your child experience these things and are feeling helpless seeing them struggle. It is time for change, time for healing, but you just are not sure how or where to start.
Lori D Maestas
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85716
I provide individual, couple, family, and group counseling for adults, adolescents, and children.
My purpose in providing counseling is to help individuals heal from trauma and other mental health issues and learn effective strategies to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. I believe that counseling can be instrumental in helping individuals know themselves more deeply and can facilitate changes that will positively affect his/her mental health, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships.
I provide individual, couple, family, and group counseling for adults, adolescents, and children.
My purpose in providing counseling is to help individuals heal from trauma and other mental health issues and learn effective strategies to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. I believe that counseling can be instrumental in helping individuals know themselves more deeply and can facilitate changes that will positively affect his/her mental health, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships.
Restored Hope Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, LAC, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85742
We have dedicated child welfare specialists and offer court ordered individual/child/family therapy.
Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, we can help. Our team of skilled therapists have decades of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. We offer specialization in PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma, working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. We strive for cultural competency and are passionate about LGBTQ & gender identity issues.
We have dedicated child welfare specialists and offer court ordered individual/child/family therapy.
Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, we can help. Our team of skilled therapists have decades of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. We offer specialization in PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma, working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. We strive for cultural competency and are passionate about LGBTQ & gender identity issues.
Mariel Enriquez
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85747
I'm trained in a variety of methods to help individuals, children/teens, couples, and those experiencing peri/postnatal mental health issues.
Life doesn't always go the way we envisioned it would. Sometimes we can handle life's curveballs, but sometimes we need some guidance to do so. Whether relationships aren't going as planned, our job isn't as fulfilling as it was, communication in relationships isn't working, or something inside of us doesn't feel quite right, a therapist can help guide us through the issues that are keeping us from living the life we want. Therapy can help with a wide range of issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, career problems, family/relationship problems, communication issues, and many more. It's never too late to have the life we want!
I'm trained in a variety of methods to help individuals, children/teens, couples, and those experiencing peri/postnatal mental health issues.
Life doesn't always go the way we envisioned it would. Sometimes we can handle life's curveballs, but sometimes we need some guidance to do so. Whether relationships aren't going as planned, our job isn't as fulfilling as it was, communication in relationships isn't working, or something inside of us doesn't feel quite right, a therapist can help guide us through the issues that are keeping us from living the life we want. Therapy can help with a wide range of issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, career problems, family/relationship problems, communication issues, and many more. It's never too late to have the life we want!
Betty J Wittels
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85705
I specialize working with individual,child, adolescent, marriage, and family dynamics.
Being a psychotherapist for over 4 decades, I recognize the necessity to honor each client as an individual and to help that client to recognize and reveal true thoughts and feelings. Feeling sad, shy, frightened, furious, or any other emotion can be expressed and healed in the individual and within the family. Timing and destiny are vitally important to reveal and recognize, but even more valuable is to know that our reaction to life's events can transform our world. Whether in the mind, emotions, or spirit all things are possible.
I specialize working with individual,child, adolescent, marriage, and family dynamics.
Being a psychotherapist for over 4 decades, I recognize the necessity to honor each client as an individual and to help that client to recognize and reveal true thoughts and feelings. Feeling sad, shy, frightened, furious, or any other emotion can be expressed and healed in the individual and within the family. Timing and destiny are vitally important to reveal and recognize, but even more valuable is to know that our reaction to life's events can transform our world. Whether in the mind, emotions, or spirit all things are possible.
Benjamin Ayantola
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
I have 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families within various settings (inpatient, outpatient, residential, vocational, and juvenile detention).
Day by day life teaches us something new about ourselves and how we adjust to the obstacles that emerge in front of us. Overall wellness is often a process, one in which we may have the desire to pursue but lack the skillset to achieve. I strive to come along side of you in your pursuit to invest in yourself and mental wellbeing. Engaging in counseling services is an excellent way to deepen your self-awareness, and explore what you truly are capable of accomplishing in your life.
I have 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families within various settings (inpatient, outpatient, residential, vocational, and juvenile detention).
Day by day life teaches us something new about ourselves and how we adjust to the obstacles that emerge in front of us. Overall wellness is often a process, one in which we may have the desire to pursue but lack the skillset to achieve. I strive to come along side of you in your pursuit to invest in yourself and mental wellbeing. Engaging in counseling services is an excellent way to deepen your self-awareness, and explore what you truly are capable of accomplishing in your life.
Fountain of Hope Counseling
Counselor, MSc, LAC
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
We use a multi-modal approach to providing mental health counseling and psychotherapy uniquely to fit your needs. Models may include a person-centered approach, faith-based counseling, existentialism, Trauma Focused CBT, Gestalt’s empty chair technique, motivational interviewing and psychoeducation. We provide counseling services for children using various parallel play therapy techniques. We address the specific needs of adolescents through the use of mindfulness games.
We use a multi-modal approach to providing mental health counseling and psychotherapy uniquely to fit your needs. Models may include a person-centered approach, faith-based counseling, existentialism, Trauma Focused CBT, Gestalt’s empty chair technique, motivational interviewing and psychoeducation. We provide counseling services for children using various parallel play therapy techniques. We address the specific needs of adolescents through the use of mindfulness games.
Marissa Bell
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I’m Marissa and I have a genuine passion and dedication for supporting individuals on their unique paths to well-being. I am experienced and find passion working with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults on a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, stress/anger management, navigating major life transitions/adjustment disorders, PTSD, childhood behavioral issues, racial and religious trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and grief and loss.
Welcome! I’m Marissa and I have a genuine passion and dedication for supporting individuals on their unique paths to well-being. I am experienced and find passion working with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults on a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, stress/anger management, navigating major life transitions/adjustment disorders, PTSD, childhood behavioral issues, racial and religious trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and grief and loss.
Mario Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
In addition, I am a Licensed Practitioner of Trust Based Relational Intervention, and I have worked with numerous families who have fostered or adopted children with special needs and/or traumatic histories.
If you find yourself troubled by balancing life responsibilities, or distracted in realizing your dreams as you attempt to surf the intensity of your emotion, you’re probably in need of a trusted and experienced counselor who will support you in navigating through life’s greatest challenges. As a licensed counselor working in the field for over 10 years, I have supported a variety of individuals and families, with the use of effective clinical interventions and personal guidance as they navigate through the storms of life. I will tirelessly work to join you on your road to recovery through individual, family, or couple’s counseling.
In addition, I am a Licensed Practitioner of Trust Based Relational Intervention, and I have worked with numerous families who have fostered or adopted children with special needs and/or traumatic histories.
If you find yourself troubled by balancing life responsibilities, or distracted in realizing your dreams as you attempt to surf the intensity of your emotion, you’re probably in need of a trusted and experienced counselor who will support you in navigating through life’s greatest challenges. As a licensed counselor working in the field for over 10 years, I have supported a variety of individuals and families, with the use of effective clinical interventions and personal guidance as they navigate through the storms of life. I will tirelessly work to join you on your road to recovery through individual, family, or couple’s counseling.
Jeri Jones
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85704
Greetings! I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults as they navigate issues and challenges of friendships, social skills, family estrangement, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, emotion regulation, grief, trauma, bullying and low self-esteem. I also have a special interest working with HSP (Highly Sensitive People). I bring over 18 years of counseling experience, working mainly as a school counselor. With that, I can help with any school related issue, and help support parents as they navigate the IEP and 504 processes.
Greetings! I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults as they navigate issues and challenges of friendships, social skills, family estrangement, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, emotion regulation, grief, trauma, bullying and low self-esteem. I also have a special interest working with HSP (Highly Sensitive People). I bring over 18 years of counseling experience, working mainly as a school counselor. With that, I can help with any school related issue, and help support parents as they navigate the IEP and 504 processes.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Safford, AZ provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Safford build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Safford build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.