Female Therapists in 85053
Laura Heinzeroth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85053 (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor and board approved supervisor for those seeking licensure. I believe that by helping to lift clients up, I can provide hope for change and healing. I am a licensed professional counselor with advanced clinical certifications in trauma and grief. I help people with a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety and grief and loss. I work with individuals 18 years of age and up and utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions to help you grow, heal and reach your goals. My experience has taught me that everyone has specific needs, and I am here to meet those needs.
I am a licensed professional counselor and board approved supervisor for those seeking licensure. I believe that by helping to lift clients up, I can provide hope for change and healing. I am a licensed professional counselor with advanced clinical certifications in trauma and grief. I help people with a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety and grief and loss. I work with individuals 18 years of age and up and utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions to help you grow, heal and reach your goals. My experience has taught me that everyone has specific needs, and I am here to meet those needs.
Is your child slipping academically? Do you find yourself frustrated completing homework with them? Are you constantly arguing with your child or teenager about going to school? Do you witness your child having similar difficulties you did as a child? There are many potential roots to these issues. For example, your child may have a hidden learning disability. He or she may have difficulty concentrating despite appearing to be paying attention. School may be a source of anxiety. Through evaluations, we can work together as a team to determine your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses.
Is your child slipping academically? Do you find yourself frustrated completing homework with them? Are you constantly arguing with your child or teenager about going to school? Do you witness your child having similar difficulties you did as a child? There are many potential roots to these issues. For example, your child may have a hidden learning disability. He or she may have difficulty concentrating despite appearing to be paying attention. School may be a source of anxiety. Through evaluations, we can work together as a team to determine your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses.
All are welcome. Whether you are an experienced therapy client or a reluctant potential client, I am happy that you’re here and determined to meet you where you are. I am a student intern with one year of therapy experience gained under the knowledgeable and patient supervision of Dr. Charisma Houston of The Charisma Collective. Please note that if you contact me between now and October 7, 2024, I will not be able to start services until or after 10/7/24, and for up to 10 weeks as a part of my internship program.
All are welcome. Whether you are an experienced therapy client or a reluctant potential client, I am happy that you’re here and determined to meet you where you are. I am a student intern with one year of therapy experience gained under the knowledgeable and patient supervision of Dr. Charisma Houston of The Charisma Collective. Please note that if you contact me between now and October 7, 2024, I will not be able to start services until or after 10/7/24, and for up to 10 weeks as a part of my internship program.
Tonya Whitaker: Bridge Consulting Services Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85053
"In life one will face many obstacles and with strategies to address them the barriers can be overcome." Bridge providers offer counseling services that address a variety of issues. The majority of her work has been with children, adolescents, families and couples. They work in collaboration with clients to identify solutions in order to resolve life hurdles such as divorce, depression, anxiety, school issues, peer problems, parenting, parent-child conflict and work stressors.
"In life one will face many obstacles and with strategies to address them the barriers can be overcome." Bridge providers offer counseling services that address a variety of issues. The majority of her work has been with children, adolescents, families and couples. They work in collaboration with clients to identify solutions in order to resolve life hurdles such as divorce, depression, anxiety, school issues, peer problems, parenting, parent-child conflict and work stressors.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I work with adolescents and adults who suffer from trauma or identity issues looking to eliminate suicidal thoughts and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts and/or hallucinations. I help clients understand their symptoms and learn methods of coping. I also encourage clients to create meaning for their experiences and grow as a result. I assist clients in assigning meaning to hallucinations and/or intrusive thoughts so that they can use appropriate methods to take back control, including use of client's spiritual beliefs and practices as well as CBT and DBT methods.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I work with adolescents and adults who suffer from trauma or identity issues looking to eliminate suicidal thoughts and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts and/or hallucinations. I help clients understand their symptoms and learn methods of coping. I also encourage clients to create meaning for their experiences and grow as a result. I assist clients in assigning meaning to hallucinations and/or intrusive thoughts so that they can use appropriate methods to take back control, including use of client's spiritual beliefs and practices as well as CBT and DBT methods.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.