Gathered Connections Counseling PLLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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Welcome to Gathered Connections Counseling, your partner in mental health and well-being. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, or challenges in relationships—be it parent-child dynamics, couples, or families—our experienced team is here to guide you. We provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop the tools needed to achieve a healthier, more balanced life. Our team consists of multiple providers, each with a vast knowledge base and diverse clinical experience.
Our practice specializes in a range of mental health services, including treatment for developmental trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We also offer expert support for families, couples, and individuals navigating parent-child relationship issues, challenges faced by children on the autism spectrum, and difficulties within the educational system
Our approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a strong belief in your ability to heal and grow. Whether you're seeking support for individual challenges, couples counseling, or family therapy, our dedicated team is here to help you move forward with hope and resilience.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Gathered Connections Counseling PLLC. now - (623) 201-0719
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $180
Payment Methods
Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Lyra
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Gathered Connections Counseling PLLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LCSW-19708 Michele Wiest
- In Practice for 24 years
- Attended University Of Wisconsin-Madison, Master of Science in Social Work, Graduated 2002
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Michele Wiest
Education and Years In Practice
Gathered Connections Counseling PLLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Women's Issues
Gathered Connections Counseling PLLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- NARM trained clinician
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Gathered Connections Counseling PLLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Location
Additional Location
15282 West Brookside Lane
Suite 110
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 201-0719Nearby Areas
Gathered Connections Counseling PLLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (623) 201-0719