Therapists in Chandler, AZ

I provide individual and family therapy to address client and family social, emotional and behavioral concerns. I am specialized in working with victim trauma, general mental health problems, substance abuse, chronic behavioral health problems, and youth with sexually maladaptive behavior issues. I also have experience working with children and families struggling with history of domestic violence, addiction, and working with adolescents on aggression replacement, acceptance and responsibility and implementing healthy lifestyles. This practice does NOT get involved in custody/divorce cases.

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.

At Better Days Behavioral Health, we want to help you grow and connect in your family, personal and work life. We have a team of professionals that have a strong knowledge base to address and support anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, trauma and other struggles. Our clinicians are trained in multiple modalities such as DBT, CBT, EMDR, Sand Tray, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We work with our clients to assess their individual needs and create a specialized treatment plan to address each fully. We provide services in a compassionate and responsive manner to address the mental health needs of our clients.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing in the mental health field since 1991. I have experience and expertise working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress management, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, and life adjustment issues. There are currently six therapists in my private practice. We counsel children, adults, couples and families. As an approved Clinical Supervisor in the state of Arizona, I provide supervision to other therapists who are working towards credentialing/licensure.

I know first hand how hard it can be to reach out for help, when the world tells us the goal is to "have it all together." Therapy can be uncomfortable and difficult, but that is how change happens. I like to make the process of change less challenging for people by making therapy about making a connection with someone, and providing a safe, supportive environment. Healing is a chance to look at the story we are living in and rewrite the parts that don't fit anymore. Our lives are busy and chaotic and somewhere in all of that, we need to find time to build better versions of ourselves and healthy relationships with others.

Asking for help shows your strength. You are navigating life’s challenges and you don’t have to do it alone. Hi I'm Nicole, a Clinician and Life Coach with a background of working with and supporting a diverse group of people and needs. I would love the opportunity to assist you with overcoming current challenges and adversity. If you need an empathetic, non judgmental ear, I am here. I have over 22 years of mental/behavioral health experience. I work with teens, adults, couples, and also assist with parenting concerns. I use methods like CBT, aimed at identifying and breaking unhealthy patterns.

Accepting New Clients - I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, passionate about helping my clients achieve fulfillment in their daily lives. I am a Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapist, which enables me to provide tools for helping couples communicate effectively and transform their relationship. I also maintain an advanced certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. This certification allows me to utilize a more holistic approach to treating from an integrative perspective. I am able to help clients achieve optimal mental and physical health and wellness while using a mind-body approach to healing.

Our soul is the essence of who we are and the practice of honoring the soul involves several steps: to acknowledge it's pain, offering compassion instead of judgment, and to fight for it's healing. Therapy provides a safe place to learn this practice as I guide every client so that out of brokenness, there emerges an honored soul.

Dr. Folts sees clients facing a variety of issues with offices in Arizona and Florida. Life presents us with circumstances; at times challenging our relationships and ourselves. Therapy can be a catalyst in the discovery of creative and viable solutions, or in the personal work toward acceptance. Dr. Folts brings a wealth of experience and training. She has been a faculty member with Maricopa Community Colleges and counseled students, employees and faculty in her work with Arizona State University. Dr Folts' doctoral research included depression, anxiety, chronic/prolonged illness, as well as those facing terminal diagnosis.

I have an extensive background working with SMI clients and work well with clients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I also appreciate working with clients who are of Native American background and I am very knowledgeable of the culture of the Akimel O'odham people. I also utilize integrated therapies such as DBT, CBT and Existential therapy when working with those experiencing grief and loss and seek to assist clients experiencing bereavement. I also work well with adolescents, adults and older adults.

Finding a therapist is like dating, not everyone who takes you out to dinner will be “the one”. The number one factor that assist people in reaching their full potential in therapy, is the relationship between the Client and therapist. Ericka has a reputation of quickly establishing trust and rapport with Clients, and individuals from all walks of life. Expect a caring and energetic creative therapist, who utilizes science and humor to help you, help yourself! My ideal Clients are children, adolescents and adults ages 4-50 who may be full of energy, creativity, loudness, craziness, sadness, and even madness.

You said you would never stay with someone who cheated. You can’t believe he did this. It's like a nightmare. You are considering divorce but you want to believe him and deep down you want to get through this if it’s possible. You thought you knew him. Could it be possible he loves you like he says he does when he hurt you like this? Did he even consider you? It’s embarrassing to bring this up to anyone. You wonder if people will judge you if you stay and will they ever be able to see him in the same light if you tell people and are able to work it out? You have already talked for hours and don't know how you can get through this.

My passion is helping couples and families improve their relationships. Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy couples can mend broken relationships so love, connection, and safety can be restored. My goal is to create space to help you change unhealthy patterns, enhance communication, and build a close​, trusting, and healthy relationship. When working with individuals I use a holistic approach, choosing models that are best suited for their situation including Christian counseling when requested. Being accepting and authentic helps me create a supportive environment this especially important when working with families.

Perception is reality and even a tiny shift in our perception can change our entire outlook on life. I have extensive knowledge in addiction, recovery, codependence, love addiction, PTSD, depression and anxiety. I have also designed and implemented group therapy based on John Gottman's Sound Relationship House and Brene Brown's Daring Way. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or relationship issues, I can help you regain control in your life. I offer individual, couple's, and family therapy. Call today for a free 15 minute phone consultation!!

I believe that "mental wellness" is a holistic perspective that includes mind, body, and spirit, when a person can feel satisfaction and enjoy life regardless of their current situation. Through psychotherapy I support the process of exploration, growth, and change so that a person can use their strengths and resources to challenge life situations or challenges. I draw from multiple theoretical orientations and view therapy as a collaboration where the client is actively engaged in the process in healing and becoming whole. I believe that internal change engenders external change.