Family Therapy in Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ
Don Gudeman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MABC, CFTP
Verified Verified
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Don is a life coach who holds an MA in Biblical Counseling and has been trained as a professional in treating trauma, family trauma, and C-PTSD.
Most of Don's clients are people who identify as Christians who are struggling with relationship issues, life transitions, or addictions while some of them may seek only spiritual guidance and practical application. They are generally seeking someone who is extremely knowledgeable, well educated, and experienced. These are generally people who are looking for someone they can trust and confide in without the fear of being judged. They usually want help navigating life in order to experience personal healing and growth without compromising their values.
Don is a life coach who holds an MA in Biblical Counseling and has been trained as a professional in treating trauma, family trauma, and C-PTSD.
Most of Don's clients are people who identify as Christians who are struggling with relationship issues, life transitions, or addictions while some of them may seek only spiritual guidance and practical application. They are generally seeking someone who is extremely knowledgeable, well educated, and experienced. These are generally people who are looking for someone they can trust and confide in without the fear of being judged. They usually want help navigating life in order to experience personal healing and growth without compromising their values.
Melissa Coronado
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85086
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, bilingual in English and Spanish languages. I have been an active participant in the mental health field for approximately 17 years and hold a specialty in the area of trauma and abuse. My work emphasis has been primarily with the children, birth to 17 years of age, and their corresponding family. However, I have experience and training in working with both adult and children populations in areas such as: grief, depression, anxiety, adjustments to new situations like: adoptions, relocation, clarification/reunification, relationship issues, and others.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, bilingual in English and Spanish languages. I have been an active participant in the mental health field for approximately 17 years and hold a specialty in the area of trauma and abuse. My work emphasis has been primarily with the children, birth to 17 years of age, and their corresponding family. However, I have experience and training in working with both adult and children populations in areas such as: grief, depression, anxiety, adjustments to new situations like: adoptions, relocation, clarification/reunification, relationship issues, and others.
Nicole Frost (North Phoenix)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Often trauma survivor's, my clients are seeking solutions to family chaos and dysfunction.
Therapy takes courage. Every time a client walks in my door whether it's for an initial consultation or after a year of weekly sessions, I have great respect for them. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move in the direction you want to go, providing support and insight along the way. If you are searching for a solution and have the tiniest motivation to change, I commit to helping you increase the quality of your life. By identifying current life stressors and dysfunction, we will explore the impact on your relationship with self and others.
Often trauma survivor's, my clients are seeking solutions to family chaos and dysfunction.
Therapy takes courage. Every time a client walks in my door whether it's for an initial consultation or after a year of weekly sessions, I have great respect for them. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move in the direction you want to go, providing support and insight along the way. If you are searching for a solution and have the tiniest motivation to change, I commit to helping you increase the quality of your life. By identifying current life stressors and dysfunction, we will explore the impact on your relationship with self and others.
Nicolle Mannion
Marriage & Family Therapist, BHT, MAS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Waitlist for new clients
Nicolle is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Arizona State University. She works with families and individuals of all ages and is dedicated to helping both individuals and families reach optimization through a strengths-based, multi-perspective lens on the family system. She incorporates her background in public health to provide trauma informed and mindful components of care to clients facing life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem challenges with a focus on establishing strong rapport and reasonable goals for clients.
Nicolle is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Arizona State University. She works with families and individuals of all ages and is dedicated to helping both individuals and families reach optimization through a strengths-based, multi-perspective lens on the family system. She incorporates her background in public health to provide trauma informed and mindful components of care to clients facing life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem challenges with a focus on establishing strong rapport and reasonable goals for clients.
Seashell Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85086 (Online Only)
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!
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!
Precious Chapman
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Now Accepting New Clients! I'm a devoted Counselor, committed to empowering healthier relationships within and with loved ones. My journey centers on dismantling damaging behaviors, habits, and beliefs. My approach is direct: it's all about you. No scripts, just real connection. I nurture trust, empathy, and openness. Patience is key as we explore and celebrate together. Why Counselor? I've seen its transformative magic. It's crafting a brighter future that echoes through generations. Join me on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Let's paint a radiant tomorrow!
Now Accepting New Clients! I'm a devoted Counselor, committed to empowering healthier relationships within and with loved ones. My journey centers on dismantling damaging behaviors, habits, and beliefs. My approach is direct: it's all about you. No scripts, just real connection. I nurture trust, empathy, and openness. Patience is key as we explore and celebrate together. Why Counselor? I've seen its transformative magic. It's crafting a brighter future that echoes through generations. Join me on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Let's paint a radiant tomorrow!
Sandra O'Connell
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to function in the present or feeling paralyzed by events of the past? Are you experiencing the effects of debilitating grief and loss? Are you feeling stifled from reaching your full potential and connecting to how you are being led moment by moment? Whether your blocks are the result of PTSD, abuse, chronic pain or illness, or painful losses, there is hope for the future. It is possible to live a life freed from the symptoms that prevent you from engaging fully in life. Now you can live the life purpose for which you have been created. You can soar freed from the chains that bind.
Are you struggling to function in the present or feeling paralyzed by events of the past? Are you experiencing the effects of debilitating grief and loss? Are you feeling stifled from reaching your full potential and connecting to how you are being led moment by moment? Whether your blocks are the result of PTSD, abuse, chronic pain or illness, or painful losses, there is hope for the future. It is possible to live a life freed from the symptoms that prevent you from engaging fully in life. Now you can live the life purpose for which you have been created. You can soar freed from the chains that bind.
Helen Koester
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85086 (Online Only)
Helen is a compassionate client-centered Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She is known for helping clients communicate more effectively, experience healing, growth, success, and freedom. Helen aspires to help clients adopt a more positive and empowered mindset, so they can tap into their existing strengths, skills, and resources to uncover solutions. She supports and guides clients in identifying what is not working, promoting their commitment to change what they can, and assisting them in accomplishing their goals.
Helen is a compassionate client-centered Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She is known for helping clients communicate more effectively, experience healing, growth, success, and freedom. Helen aspires to help clients adopt a more positive and empowered mindset, so they can tap into their existing strengths, skills, and resources to uncover solutions. She supports and guides clients in identifying what is not working, promoting their commitment to change what they can, and assisting them in accomplishing their goals.
Lisa Geiser
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85086
I'm here for all of it. Therapy provides a space to explore, process, and heal from what no longer serves us. I understand that sharing and exposing those parts can feel scary and vulnerable. We often form attachments to those parts, believing they keep us safe and protect us. However, in doing so, we prevent ourselves from living our best lives—lives where we freely love, allow ourselves to feel love, and embrace being loved.
I'm here for all of it. Therapy provides a space to explore, process, and heal from what no longer serves us. I understand that sharing and exposing those parts can feel scary and vulnerable. We often form attachments to those parts, believing they keep us safe and protect us. However, in doing so, we prevent ourselves from living our best lives—lives where we freely love, allow ourselves to feel love, and embrace being loved.
Lauren Jack
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MC
Verified Verified
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Have you ever noticed that the same themes keep coming up, preventing you from living the life you want to live. Perhaps you feel stuck and need guidance to break free from your limiting cycle. As a therapist, my greatest reward is helping my clients make connections and insights that cultivate lasting change and foster strong relationships. I offer my clients a professional atmosphere that includes compassion and insight guiding my clients to make meaningful connections. As one client stated "Lauren possesses a unique quality to be able to guided our therapy so that every session was important and productive."
Have you ever noticed that the same themes keep coming up, preventing you from living the life you want to live. Perhaps you feel stuck and need guidance to break free from your limiting cycle. As a therapist, my greatest reward is helping my clients make connections and insights that cultivate lasting change and foster strong relationships. I offer my clients a professional atmosphere that includes compassion and insight guiding my clients to make meaningful connections. As one client stated "Lauren possesses a unique quality to be able to guided our therapy so that every session was important and productive."
Bloom Counseling + Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cresta Norte, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years experience in the counseling field. I hold my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and my Masters degree in Counseling from Northern Arizona University. My experience has been with families and children as well as adults struggling with substance use disorders. My passions include helping families to achieve better communication skills in order to live their fullest lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years experience in the counseling field. I hold my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and my Masters degree in Counseling from Northern Arizona University. My experience has been with families and children as well as adults struggling with substance use disorders. My passions include helping families to achieve better communication skills in order to live their fullest lives.
Online Therapists
Stephanie Schurkens
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Let's work together to empower your child and family to disempower anxiety.
When a child or teen is struggling with anxiety or OCD, it demands a lot of families to accommodate it. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by how to assist your child or in coping with anxiety, I offer a supportive environment with practical tools to navigate these challenges. I am a SPACE trained provider and have experience treating children, teens and adults with anxiety disorders. SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood emotions and it is one of my favorite ways to treat childhood anxiety because it is short in duration and is parent focused -meaning parents are the ones engaged in treatment!
Let's work together to empower your child and family to disempower anxiety.
When a child or teen is struggling with anxiety or OCD, it demands a lot of families to accommodate it. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by how to assist your child or in coping with anxiety, I offer a supportive environment with practical tools to navigate these challenges. I am a SPACE trained provider and have experience treating children, teens and adults with anxiety disorders. SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood emotions and it is one of my favorite ways to treat childhood anxiety because it is short in duration and is parent focused -meaning parents are the ones engaged in treatment!
Morgan Musick
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
My clinical experience includes working with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family conflict, LGBTQ+, ethical non-monogamy, sexually maladaptive behaviors, personality disorders, and body image struggles.
Hi! My name is Morgan, I hold a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University, am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and a certified Sex-Offender Treatment provider for both adult and juvenile populations. I strive to empower clients to progress towards their goals, and am passionate about providing client-centered care tailored to the needs of the individual while cultivating a safe therapeutic environment. While I love serving a wide variety of populations. As a queer individual, I am very passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community and addressing LGBTQ+ issues in therapy.
My clinical experience includes working with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family conflict, LGBTQ+, ethical non-monogamy, sexually maladaptive behaviors, personality disorders, and body image struggles.
Hi! My name is Morgan, I hold a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University, am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and a certified Sex-Offender Treatment provider for both adult and juvenile populations. I strive to empower clients to progress towards their goals, and am passionate about providing client-centered care tailored to the needs of the individual while cultivating a safe therapeutic environment. While I love serving a wide variety of populations. As a queer individual, I am very passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community and addressing LGBTQ+ issues in therapy.
Element Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85041 (Online Only)
Element Counseling is now accepting new clients in ARIZONA and TEXAS! All VIRTUAL appointments including groups! In addition, we are now offering Autism and ADHD testing in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area. Element Counseling has a team of therapists to providing family, individual, and couples therapy using a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We offer holistic and empirically based treatment focused on specific client needs. Our client focus is veterans and first responders, LGBTQ+ community members, perinatal mental health and women's issues, Autism, complex trauma, OCD, eating disorders, and behavioral problems.
Element Counseling is now accepting new clients in ARIZONA and TEXAS! All VIRTUAL appointments including groups! In addition, we are now offering Autism and ADHD testing in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area. Element Counseling has a team of therapists to providing family, individual, and couples therapy using a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We offer holistic and empirically based treatment focused on specific client needs. Our client focus is veterans and first responders, LGBTQ+ community members, perinatal mental health and women's issues, Autism, complex trauma, OCD, eating disorders, and behavioral problems.
Rebecca R Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85018 (Online Only)
Welcome to my page! There's not a better time to start therapy than at the beginning of the year. Finding the right therapist is essential in being able to show up as you are and in the process of change. I see my role as guide, collaborator, supporter, and educator. You lead the process and I will individually tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals. I specialize in working with women and older teens on trauma, attachment, family/relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, as well as life transitions . I believe in our capacity to heal, grow, and thrive through really tough challenges.
Welcome to my page! There's not a better time to start therapy than at the beginning of the year. Finding the right therapist is essential in being able to show up as you are and in the process of change. I see my role as guide, collaborator, supporter, and educator. You lead the process and I will individually tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals. I specialize in working with women and older teens on trauma, attachment, family/relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, as well as life transitions . I believe in our capacity to heal, grow, and thrive through really tough challenges.
Caitlin Gizler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Caitlin! As your therapist, I'm here to help you find the answers to your deepest questions; like finding the hidden key inside of you that lets the light into those locked away places that can cause anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, relationship issues, & low self-value. Oftentimes our emotional stress funnels into our behaviors & interactions, especially with family, and my role is to help discover this process and offer ideas on how to adjust, challenge, or practice new patterns that may help. These issues can affect even the youngest of our family members, and I'm here to help folx, from 5 years old and up!
Hi, I'm Caitlin! As your therapist, I'm here to help you find the answers to your deepest questions; like finding the hidden key inside of you that lets the light into those locked away places that can cause anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, relationship issues, & low self-value. Oftentimes our emotional stress funnels into our behaviors & interactions, especially with family, and my role is to help discover this process and offer ideas on how to adjust, challenge, or practice new patterns that may help. These issues can affect even the youngest of our family members, and I'm here to help folx, from 5 years old and up!
Tana Rae Carpita
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Making the decision to seek help/enter counseling can be difficult, often with feelings of fear, overwhelm and discouragement. My approach is to first understand what drove the client to reach out for help, and then provide a comfortable space to discuss what they’d like to be different. Working together to identify treatment goals, and an approach, the client gains confidence in the process and hopefulness in a positive outcome. I provide individual, family and couple's therapy and work from a strength-based perspective and to understand the individual(s) in context of their environment, relationships, culture and experiences.
Making the decision to seek help/enter counseling can be difficult, often with feelings of fear, overwhelm and discouragement. My approach is to first understand what drove the client to reach out for help, and then provide a comfortable space to discuss what they’d like to be different. Working together to identify treatment goals, and an approach, the client gains confidence in the process and hopefulness in a positive outcome. I provide individual, family and couple's therapy and work from a strength-based perspective and to understand the individual(s) in context of their environment, relationships, culture and experiences.
Michael 'big Dog' Abell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85034
I specialize in Adjustment to loss,Grief, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
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.
I specialize in Adjustment to loss,Grief, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
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.
Lynn Hoyland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85028 (Online Only)
I use a combination of approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, EMDR, The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and Positive Psychology, to bring about positive change, healing, and growth.
I'm delighted that you've found your way here and are considering therapy for yourself, your teenager, or your relationship. As a therapist specializing in working with teens, young adults, and couples, I am dedicated to providing a space where you can explore, heal, and grow. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and prioritize building a strong rapport with my clients based on trust, empathy, and understanding. I have worked in the field of mental health for 36 years, and have advanced training in couples therapy, addictions, teen and young adult issues, anxiety and depressive disorders.
I use a combination of approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, EMDR, The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and Positive Psychology, to bring about positive change, healing, and growth.
I'm delighted that you've found your way here and are considering therapy for yourself, your teenager, or your relationship. As a therapist specializing in working with teens, young adults, and couples, I am dedicated to providing a space where you can explore, heal, and grow. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and prioritize building a strong rapport with my clients based on trust, empathy, and understanding. I have worked in the field of mental health for 36 years, and have advanced training in couples therapy, addictions, teen and young adult issues, anxiety and depressive disorders.
Lesley Isaak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85012
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with children, families, and young adults to make positive change. My goal is to establish a safe, comfortable environment for you to express yourself, find your inner strength, and experience growth and healing. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I utilize a solution focused, strength-based approach to make progress towards the goals that we will create together. I accentuate the learning of new skills in coping, communicating, and connecting, for you and your family members. When appropriate, we'll explore community resources that may provide some relief for your current challenges.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with children, families, and young adults to make positive change. My goal is to establish a safe, comfortable environment for you to express yourself, find your inner strength, and experience growth and healing. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I utilize a solution focused, strength-based approach to make progress towards the goals that we will create together. I accentuate the learning of new skills in coping, communicating, and connecting, for you and your family members. When appropriate, we'll explore community resources that may provide some relief for your current challenges.
Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.