A Soul-Centered therapy for women seeking something deeper, something more. Are you at the crossroads, not sure which path to take? Have you sunk into a black mood, stuck in a downward spiral? Do the things that once brought passion and joy seem empty now? Have you reached the top rung of the ladder and found it was against the wrong wall? A Depth therapy approach can be transformative and healing. I can help you navigate whatever issue is presenting itself to you now. I'll help you connect to and stay grounded in your authentic Self, discover/recover lost parts of yourself, and find passion and greater meaning in your life.

I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with symptoms of trauma/abuse, and other issues related to identity development and self-worth. My approach in therapy is warm, genuine, person-centered (as opposed to symptom-centered) and collaborative. Starting from a place of compassion and self-acceptance is essential for real change to occur. I provide a safe space for clients to explore the deepest aspects of themselves. To create a sense of safety, I listen without judgment, interact with genuineness, provide empathic reflection and feedback, and treat clients with respect and unconditional positive regard.

January-2021 - Happy New Year! It's time to work on you! I Am Accepting New Clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or overcome with grief? Are you living in fear of the Covid or the state of the world? 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, heal your heart, revive your relationships and set your mind at peace.

Maybe life feels like a train wreck at the moment, but chaos hastens change and it's time to live freely as the gift to the universe you are! Let's learn to love everything perfect about you then turn this struggle into a gift. I believe therapy should be fun (not harrowing). As Arizona's only fully-trained ETT™ specialist, I offer not only accelerated therapy, but a three-hour treatment for PTSD using peripheral eye stimulation. I will help you in the quickest way possible, with significant savings for private pay clients. Pajamas are fine until it's safe to meet again! (Actually, even then, pajamas are fine if that's you!)

Limited slot availability- not currently accepting insurance. I have great success in working with adult female, and non-binary people of color and other minorities. One of my strongest beliefs is that the relationship between client and therapist, is the greatest component to successful treatment. Clients must feel safe and understood to allow someone to help them process and navigate their greatest fears, hurdles, relationships, or other difficult life experiences. From my clients, I ask dedication and commitment to treatment.

Do you wake up in the morning dreading the day ahead of you? Or have you been tossing and turning all night, watching the hours slip away due to racing thoughts about your last conversation with someone, or regrets about your life choices? If your daily routine feels like a never-ending tug-of-war with your thoughts and you can't seem to get anything done to your full potential, you are not alone. There is relief from this suffering and living with constant sadness or worry. There are ways that I can support you to live in the present moment, have a more positive relationship with yourself and others and accomplish daily goals.

Do you sometimes feel you are not good enough? Do you have challenges in your life and continue to repeat patterns that don't give you what you want? Or maybe you walk around through life with guilt and shame. I believe we all possess the ability to heal ourselves and just need guidance to do so. I use somatic therapies, EMDR, Energy Psychology and other self-empowerment tools. You will be supported in effectively identifying and addressing beliefs and behaviors that sabotage your efforts to make the changes you desire. You will be given the tools to find peace and freedom in your life and achieve your goals.

As an experienced psychotherapist with extensive training in integrative behavioral health, I enjoy providing a supportive and collaborative space for growth, healing and creative possibilities. The core of our work together will focus on helping you to gain understanding, resilience and ultimately a greater sense of overall well-being.

I have worked in the counseling field for over 20 years, in agency, educational, and private practice settings. My treatment focus includes addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex & love), childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and grief. In working with clients, I view my role as helping to facilitate each person's unique journey to living authentically. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I offer Equine-Interaction Psychotherapy on an hourly/weekly basis, as well as intensives.(www.equineexplorations.com). Sessions and workshops can be designed for recovering adults, women facing change, and couples.

I believe every person has the ability to grow in body, mind, emotion and spirit throughout life. My work helps you maximize your unique potential and have a balanced life. I am here to help you understand your own healing process and will provide a safe space for you to do so. In my experience, once you begin to make internal connections and changes, your outer world is also transformed. I look forward to the opportunity to accompany you on your journey.

Dr. Thouin has over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with children, adults and families. As a psychotherapist, she provides individual and group therapy, while specializing in substance use disorders, addictions (sex, pornography, internet/gaming), and co-occurring disorders (trauma, grief, depression, anxiety). She is passionate about building positive trusting relationships. She believes that the development of effective coping skills and social support is critical to long term success. Dr. Thouin helps clients identify and process underlying problems so they can improve their quality of life.

You’re here! You’ve taken the first step in the search for support. You get that choosing the right therapist can be pivotal for you getting the guidance you need to thrive. You are looking for the person that will listen, comfort, and help you navigate both healing and change. I get it. I love personal stories. I love watching individuals move from mediocrity to a place that requires courage and growth. I know that not all stories are the same. Some of you carry hurt, disappointment, perhaps even rage, but you have hope that something different may be possible for you.

Using a straight forward, respectful, non-blaming approach to counseling, my specialities include relationship issues, sexuality, grief/loss, co-dependency, self esteem, body image issues, life transitions, gender, anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin issues, and gas lighting recovery. I will often utilize journaling, narrative therapies, EMDR, grounding and somatic techniques, mindfulness, archetypes, meditation, art, and Internal Family Systems into our sessions.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate through various mental health presentations. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and trained in trauma counseling. Clients are assessed, and with them, a unique, meaningful, and strength-based treatment plan is developed. Meeting clients where they are is the number one priority, and through the use of various therapeutic strategies and a healthy and positive therapeutic relationship, clients are encouraged to identify and work through that which prevents them from living an authentic, rewarding, and fulfilling life.

I really enjoy doing all kinds of different types of therapy (individual, couples, family, EMDR) for all kinds of different issues (stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, divorce, blended families, grief, relationship stresses, infidelity, parenting challenges, teen issues) I help people get beyond the stuck points in their lives or their relationships, by identifying what is blocking them, discovering the source of this blockage and working together to remove it and/or lessen its effects on them. I aim to help people live more fulfilled lives, be better partners, better parents, and to learn to communicate more effectively.

Sometimes even the smartest and most capable women I know feel stuck. It could be moving beyond an issue in a relationship, anxiety, perfectionism or it could be an eating disorder or traumatic memory. You may feel like you are underperforming in life and relationships or just completely overwhelmed with everything going on. When we do not have the social support we need or just not sure how to use our social support, it can be helpful to talk to a professional and get objective feedback. To be asked thought provoking questions. To get ideas with how to move forward and start thriving in life!

Congratulations on taking this step; I would be honored to help. I offer strengths-based, in-person therapy in the Phoenix area, and telehealth in California, using cognitive-behavioral techniques, inner-child work, EMDR and Exposure and Response Prevention. Specializations include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, addiction and recovery, and treating children and adolescents with anxiety. I am well-versed in 12-Step philosophy and love helping people thrive in their sobriety.

I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families work through life’s challenges. It is my belief that our physical and mental health are improved when we have close, healthy, and supportive relationships in our lives. I love to laugh and feel humor is a great tool to deal with life's challenges. I genuinely enjoy connecting with people and feel honored to walk along them in their process of transforming their pain into resilience.

*** ATTENTION COVID-19 FIRST RESPONDERS: As a thank you for your heroic and tireless dedication, I am offering psychotherapy services at a reduced fee.*** With 15+ years of experience as a licensed and board certified clinical psychologist AND a certified sex therapist, I am honored to be invited into the personal experiences of those who step in my office. My approach is collaborative and seeing clients improve as a result of our work is a special reward to me. My practice is mainly composed of adults with the following issues: anxiety, change of life issues, depression, relationship difficulties, and male and female sexual issues.

*** Not Accepting New Patients At This Time*** Both in-office and virtual appointment available. I am dedicated to providing the best quality of care by assessing each client's individual needs and assisting them in developing the skills necessary to get back to a more enjoyable and fulfilling place in life.