Therapists in Chandler, AZ

**ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE** Making changes can be very difficult. I believe that therapy is about finding the inner strengths inside of yourself that can allow you to become the person you want to be. Whether you are healing from wounds from your past or looking to write a new future, change is possible. No two people go through this process in the same way, everyone's journey is very unique.

Do you have feelings of overwhelm on a daily basis? Do you often compare your ability to handle day to day stressors to friends and family and wonder how they seem to have it "all together"? If you think you could be experiencing symptoms of depression, ADHD, or anxiety- I am here to help. It can be challenging to cope with these feelings and and feeling out of control if we previously felt "fine". In times like these, counseling can help an individual process their experiences and find effective ways to cope.

A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution focused professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and effective treatment to individuals experiencing mental health problems and trauma related conditions. My therapy is an integration of approaches including psychodynamic, interpersonal process, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, personality disorders, parenting issues, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationship issues, and adjustment, and sexual orientation issues. I provide a calm, safe, and supportive environment to help people heal, and cope with stressful situations in life.

I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. I believe in my clients resilience and ability to self determine what works for them. Every client has their own strengths and needs, which I help them to identify and work to address to help them feel empowered. Working together we will help you achieve the identified treatment goals to find more peace and happiness in your daily life.

Dr. Littleford was raised in Minnesota and graduated from Bethel College in St. Paul in 1978. All of his graduate coursework was taken at Texas Tech University, and he earned a doctorate in counseling psychology in 1986. The dissertation was based upon research with widowed persons, and his graduate minor was marital and family therapy. His internship was at the Tucson Veterans Administration Medical Center. He is licensed to practice psychology in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The primary clinical orientation of Dr. Littleford is cognitive-behavioral therapy, with strong influences from Adlerian psychology.

Are you feeling stuck? Not sure if anything will get better? Let's work together to find out how much better things can be! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes EMDR, Person Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care to work with individuals and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and other life stressors. I am neurodivergent and part of the LGBTQIA+ community, so I am committed to providing a safe and welcoming therapeutic space for all. I look forward to helping you in any way that I can!

Therapy is an intimate process; revealing feelings might feel scary and uncomfortable. My greatest reward as a counselor is helping my clients explore ways to make changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment and safe place to explore the issues throughout the counseling journey. I use a variety of approaches for individual or group counseling to help my clients, depending on individual needs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors NBCC.

Dr. Vicki Lane is a psychologist who earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology at Arizona State University in 1993. She earned her M.S. in Clinical Counseling from California State University - East Bay in 1980. Dr. Lane is exclusively a telehealth provider for patients in Arizona and Indiana. Her main areas of focus are psychological testing (teletesting) for children through adults, and therapy for children and adolescents. She primarily sees therapy patients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and those who are having difficulties with school or with peers.

I specialize in working with motivated individuals who are ready to invest in themselves and explore their inner world. As an intern therapist, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can freely express yourself and work through your challenges. My approach is collaborative and holistic, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to tailor our sessions to your unique needs.

Jordan Helms, MSW, LCSW, received her Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and is a licensed clinical social worker in Arizona. She also has a specialty certification in animal-assisted therapy from the Institute for Human-Animal Connection. Jordan is part of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community. She is social justice-oriented, culturally responsive, and LGBTQ+ affirming. She enjoys working with individuals ten years of age through young adulthood and has deep experience working with LGBTQ+, ADHD/ASD, anxiety, depression, and self-injurious behavior.

Do you feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, burdened by responsibilities, or experience a lack of joy or purpose in your life? Do you want to feel better and find relief? This is possible and I would be honored to work with you to find solutions and healthy ways to cope with the challenges, adjustments, and stressors of life.

Practice has immediate openings for clients. I am currently not accepting new clients but my associate is: Giselle Ortiz, who is bilingual and is offering telehealth. Please see her link attached below. As a therapist, "I am dedicated to helping my client's work through their issues and uncover what is the best solution for their individual needs. Change is rarely without difficulty and not always welcome, but most people who come to therapy are coming for that reason. They want their lives to feel more fulfilled but they need guidance, encouragement and understanding to complete this sometimes painful task."

Sometimes our struggles seem so overwhelming that we are not able to see a way to work through them. Sometimes we just stop feeling like ourself and cannot figure out how to change that. And sometimes we end up being controlled by our overwhelming emotions instead of feeling like we are managing them. We are not able to always able to accurately assess and address problems and need the help of a Therapist to become skillful in managing life stressors and emotions.

I am a Psychologist from Austria, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, certified in Brainspotting and Clinical Hypnotherapy, and an EMDR Therapist with a vast background in Psychology and has been successfully helping clients find greater peace and success in their lives. I possess over 15 years of experience working in the field of psychology and offer bilingual therapy in English and German. I use therapy approaches that address the emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of the individual. I am specialized in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse and addiction.

First, I want to acknowledge the significance of the steps you are taking to seek support, as I know this process can feel scary and overwhelming. I enjoy working with individuals from adolescence all the way into late-life transitions. I believe that at any age or stage in life, we all have opportunities to make positive changes and increase our wellness. I have experience working with diverse populations of different ages, cultural backgrounds, stages in life, and mental health needs including anxiety-based disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, substance use, and trauma.

I would like to welcome you to Lets Talk, a one stop clinic for those 13 and older. We work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse / addiction and life skills, including communication and bullying. We have psychiatric nurses for medication management, therapists for counseling and even a massage therapist if you need one while your child is in their sessions. We are opening and welcoming while we sit and talk about the issues that are complicating life and help you come up with options that will work best for you.

Taking those first steps to find a therapist can be overwhelming! As a counselor, I understand that having that a supportive, safe space is essential to work through challenges and meet goals. I provide a compassionate and non-judgment approach to work through difficult emotions and the trials of life. Give yourself a little grace, you do not have to do this alone.

Are you or a loved one suffering from emotional stress, depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, or anxiety? Are you questioning the endurance of your relationships or marriage? Now is the time to make changes to improve your quality of life. My passion for family, ministry, and living my divine purpose of serving others, can provide the support that you need. I have experience with addressing a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, and enjoy working with diverse populations to reach their potential to achieve stability.

Life is a journey and I can help unpack the aspects that are disabling or interfering with growth and development. I can help with substance use disorders, communication improvement, improved relationships, mood disorders and more. I have tremendous empathy for those that are struggling with mental health. I watched first hand how one of my loved one's suffered unnecessarily due to mental illness. I know how hard that both mood disorders and substances can impact the individual and loved ones.