Photo of Gretchen E Solof, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 85750, AZ
Gretchen E Solof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LMT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85750
I offer an existential approach to healing in a safe and supportive environment.
Stess, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can impact our brains along with our nervous system. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards change.. Please contact Gretchen at Connectionscounselingaz.com
I offer an existential approach to healing in a safe and supportive environment.
Stess, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can impact our brains along with our nervous system. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards change.. Please contact Gretchen at Connectionscounselingaz.com
(520) 231-7894 View (520) 231-7894
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Gerald Whitehawk Transpersonal Therapist
MA, BA, CST, CCHt
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85750
Are you too fatigued, worried, depressed or unable to fall asleep? Are you grieving or experiencing painful flashbacks and overwhelming emotions? Is mind racing and feel that you don't fit in the world, anymore? Are you feeling hopeless and helpless? Conventional, one-size-fits-all therapeutic models lack authenticity, in stark contrast with the uniqueness of individual life. I'm an Esotherapist(tm) and Australian Level 4 Registered Counselor (LPC equivalent) living in US and specializing in PTSD, depression, anxiety/panic, grief, addictions, relationships, existential and identity crises. I am also a clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and life-coach.
Are you too fatigued, worried, depressed or unable to fall asleep? Are you grieving or experiencing painful flashbacks and overwhelming emotions? Is mind racing and feel that you don't fit in the world, anymore? Are you feeling hopeless and helpless? Conventional, one-size-fits-all therapeutic models lack authenticity, in stark contrast with the uniqueness of individual life. I'm an Esotherapist(tm) and Australian Level 4 Registered Counselor (LPC equivalent) living in US and specializing in PTSD, depression, anxiety/panic, grief, addictions, relationships, existential and identity crises. I am also a clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and life-coach.
(520) 447-3263 View (520) 447-3263
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Nicoline Mayger Counseling LLC
Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85750  (Online Only)
My extensive experience includes adults, families and children in outpatient and inpatient settings in various states. I focus on women's therapy in private practice, and I am passionate about increasing their confidence, emotional strength, successful coping strategies, and empowerment. Clients find solutions never thought possible. I am also certified in EMDR, and the technology I use is highly effective for telehealth sessions.
My extensive experience includes adults, families and children in outpatient and inpatient settings in various states. I focus on women's therapy in private practice, and I am passionate about increasing their confidence, emotional strength, successful coping strategies, and empowerment. Clients find solutions never thought possible. I am also certified in EMDR, and the technology I use is highly effective for telehealth sessions.
(520) 369-4436 View (520) 369-4436
Photo of Linda Griffith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 85750, AZ
Linda Griffith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85750
Maybe life feels like a train wreck (or, worse yet, dull and boring) at the moment, but with some help: you've got this. I work with women, especially, who are quietly considering making life changes and are learning not to fear "upset" on their ways to living freely as the beautiful gifts to the universe each of us is! Time to learn to love everything about you-- you deserve an engaging and joyful life. While therapy can be scary, plan on laughing a lot if you're working with me to discover how liberating it is to live authentically. As an advanced level ETT™ specialist, I'm again offering emergency and rapid resolution of PTSD.
Maybe life feels like a train wreck (or, worse yet, dull and boring) at the moment, but with some help: you've got this. I work with women, especially, who are quietly considering making life changes and are learning not to fear "upset" on their ways to living freely as the beautiful gifts to the universe each of us is! Time to learn to love everything about you-- you deserve an engaging and joyful life. While therapy can be scary, plan on laughing a lot if you're working with me to discover how liberating it is to live authentically. As an advanced level ETT™ specialist, I'm again offering emergency and rapid resolution of PTSD.
(520) 344-0766 View (520) 344-0766
Photo of Caila Lipovsky, Licensed Professional Counselor in 85750, AZ
Caila Lipovsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85750  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'd like to help you resolve core conflicts that may be interfering with your ability to thrive and enjoy your life. I can assist you in taking your narrative back from cultural and family conditioning and to live more dynamically. My approach is respectful, creative, and evidence-based. I view my clients as equals and see myself as a collaborator rather than a clinically-distanced authority figure. I am grateful to serve many clients with a diversity of backgrounds.
I'd like to help you resolve core conflicts that may be interfering with your ability to thrive and enjoy your life. I can assist you in taking your narrative back from cultural and family conditioning and to live more dynamically. My approach is respectful, creative, and evidence-based. I view my clients as equals and see myself as a collaborator rather than a clinically-distanced authority figure. I am grateful to serve many clients with a diversity of backgrounds.
(520) 376-2225 View (520) 376-2225
Photo of A. Tami Zak, Marriage & Family Therapist in 85750, AZ
A. Tami Zak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85750
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling in your relationship? Feeling unloved, unheard and unimportant with no hope it will change? Communication in your relationship is always hard and it seems everything ends in arguments. If you can't stop arguing, do you need to start considering separation or divorce? How can you both learn to communicate better and sidestep arguments? You might be asking yourself some or all of these questions. You just want help to learn how to communicate more effectively and stop feeling bad in your relationship. When your relationship is not going well, it adds stress to all parts of your life and makes all of life harder.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Feeling unloved, unheard and unimportant with no hope it will change? Communication in your relationship is always hard and it seems everything ends in arguments. If you can't stop arguing, do you need to start considering separation or divorce? How can you both learn to communicate better and sidestep arguments? You might be asking yourself some or all of these questions. You just want help to learn how to communicate more effectively and stop feeling bad in your relationship. When your relationship is not going well, it adds stress to all parts of your life and makes all of life harder.
(520) 800-8845 View (520) 800-8845
Photo of Josephine Kasper, Marriage & Family Therapist in 85750, AZ
Josephine Kasper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85750
I have always been fascinated by what it means to be human: the choices we make, the stories we live with, and the beliefs, values and morals we choose to live by. Evaluating or becoming reacquainted with these parts of our human experience are all reasons that we find ourselves in need of a listening ear. I believe that past trauma, depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, loss, chronic pain, and spiritual disconnection all conceal our innermost capabilities for living a healthy, happy, whole life. I've obtained the UofA Dr. Andrew Weil Integrative Health Certification and use tenets of holistic healing.
I have always been fascinated by what it means to be human: the choices we make, the stories we live with, and the beliefs, values and morals we choose to live by. Evaluating or becoming reacquainted with these parts of our human experience are all reasons that we find ourselves in need of a listening ear. I believe that past trauma, depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, loss, chronic pain, and spiritual disconnection all conceal our innermost capabilities for living a healthy, happy, whole life. I've obtained the UofA Dr. Andrew Weil Integrative Health Certification and use tenets of holistic healing.
(520) 639-9530 View (520) 639-9530
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Heart of the Horse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LISAC, MS
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85750
The core of the work done here is allowing you to access in real time, instinctual solutions for what ails you. This is done by employing specific activities that all but require the client to become present with their emotional reality. The horse only responds favorably to self-awareness and honesty. When this is achieved, the honesty, vulnerability, and awareness are reinforced via undoubted connection with the horse. Often, this leads to feelings of contentment, confidence, and awareness. These are then applied to both intra and inter-personal relationships when not with the horse.
The core of the work done here is allowing you to access in real time, instinctual solutions for what ails you. This is done by employing specific activities that all but require the client to become present with their emotional reality. The horse only responds favorably to self-awareness and honesty. When this is achieved, the honesty, vulnerability, and awareness are reinforced via undoubted connection with the horse. Often, this leads to feelings of contentment, confidence, and awareness. These are then applied to both intra and inter-personal relationships when not with the horse.
(520) 214-5865 View (520) 214-5865
Photo of Kresta Werner, Licensed Professional Counselor in 85750, AZ
Kresta Werner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, CCST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85750
Relationship 101 is captured beautifully by Esther Perel: "The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives." If you long to learn how to nourish, strengthen, and/or repair your relationships therapy can facilitate clearer and compassionate communication between you and your loved ones. I'm sex-positive and believe that a relationship is like an intimate dance in which mutual partnership depends on healthy communication, curiosity and vulnerability. If you feel stuck in your relationship, are dating, or taking some much needed time off, therapy can play a supportive role in deepening connection to self and other.
Relationship 101 is captured beautifully by Esther Perel: "The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives." If you long to learn how to nourish, strengthen, and/or repair your relationships therapy can facilitate clearer and compassionate communication between you and your loved ones. I'm sex-positive and believe that a relationship is like an intimate dance in which mutual partnership depends on healthy communication, curiosity and vulnerability. If you feel stuck in your relationship, are dating, or taking some much needed time off, therapy can play a supportive role in deepening connection to self and other.
(520) 210-5972 View (520) 210-5972
Photo of Thomas Mathias Schaefer, Drug & Alcohol Counselor in 85750, AZ
Thomas Mathias Schaefer
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LISAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85750
I believe that lasting change is a process and not an event. Whether you interested in establishing sobriety, addressing relapse, or have been sober for a while and want to work on underlying issues, I welcome you. I believe that most often substance use is a symptom of underlying issues and people are self-medicating. If these issues are not addressed a person will relapse. I specialize in co-occurring disorders including Depression, Bi-polar Disorder, Anxiety and Trauma. I have over twenty years of both personal and professional experience in addiction recovery.
I believe that lasting change is a process and not an event. Whether you interested in establishing sobriety, addressing relapse, or have been sober for a while and want to work on underlying issues, I welcome you. I believe that most often substance use is a symptom of underlying issues and people are self-medicating. If these issues are not addressed a person will relapse. I specialize in co-occurring disorders including Depression, Bi-polar Disorder, Anxiety and Trauma. I have over twenty years of both personal and professional experience in addiction recovery.
(520) 276-7147 View (520) 276-7147
Photo of Kimberly Ahmadi, Marriage & Family Therapist in 85750, AZ
Kimberly Ahmadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85750
Manifest Joy Counseling has moved and expanded and we are accepting new clients. Feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or overcome with grief? Is the stress of the last several years and all that it has brought still weighing heavily on you? Have your relationships become difficult and unsatisfying? As your therapist, my goal is to help you sort out the challenges you are facing and help you develop new coping skills to handle everyday stressors and process lingering traumas. Call me so we can talk more about scheduling you to begin the work that will help you regain control, and bring you peace of mind.
Manifest Joy Counseling has moved and expanded and we are accepting new clients. Feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or overcome with grief? Is the stress of the last several years and all that it has brought still weighing heavily on you? Have your relationships become difficult and unsatisfying? As your therapist, my goal is to help you sort out the challenges you are facing and help you develop new coping skills to handle everyday stressors and process lingering traumas. Call me so we can talk more about scheduling you to begin the work that will help you regain control, and bring you peace of mind.
(520) 885-1033 View (520) 885-1033
Photo of Amanda L Morse, Licensed Professional Counselor in 85750, AZ
Amanda L Morse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CEDS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85750
Not accepting new clients
Theoretical orientations include psychodynamic, humanistic, CBT, DBT, existential, and experiential models.
I am a licensed professional counselor and certified eating disorders specialist. I enjoy working with adults 18+ and elder adults. Most clients come to me with a combination of concerns from history of trauma, to eating disorders, to depression and anxiety. To me the most important aspect of psychotherapy is the relationship between therapist and client and I consider it a privilege to work alongside others towards creating a more fulfilling and authentic life. I strive to provide an environment where clients feel safe to disclose private thoughts, feelings, and dreams and feel comfortable taking emotional risks.
Theoretical orientations include psychodynamic, humanistic, CBT, DBT, existential, and experiential models.
I am a licensed professional counselor and certified eating disorders specialist. I enjoy working with adults 18+ and elder adults. Most clients come to me with a combination of concerns from history of trauma, to eating disorders, to depression and anxiety. To me the most important aspect of psychotherapy is the relationship between therapist and client and I consider it a privilege to work alongside others towards creating a more fulfilling and authentic life. I strive to provide an environment where clients feel safe to disclose private thoughts, feelings, and dreams and feel comfortable taking emotional risks.
(520) 201-0397 View (520) 201-0397

Existential Therapists

How does existential therapy work?

Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.

Is existential therapy evidence-based?

Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.

How long does existential therapy last?

The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.

Is existential therapy effective?

According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.