Chronic Illness Therapists in Arizona

I am currently accepting new clients afternoons on weekdays! I have expertise in working with adults and adolescents in coming to a better understanding of themselves and others, making positive changes, managing daily stress and creating a life worth living. I have had the opportunity to help people work through various struggles including anxiety, depression and mood disorders; and I have a particular aptitude working with people who have relationship struggles, ADHD and chronic illness. I celebrate the incremental successes of my clients as they learn to promote the action oriented shifts that transform their experience in life.

Have you felt stuck, unfulfilled, and unable to figure out how to change things? I have the privilege of working with many clients who hope to change their behavior patterns to improve their lives, relationships, and moods. In my work with my clients, and as an instructor at ASU I love watching people have the "aha" moment - that moment when they figure out an issue or challenge.

Struggling with a chronic illness? Feeling overwhelmed by a cancer diagnosis or a cardiac event? Experiencing anxiety from life changes? Fear, sadness, uncertainty and a mix of other challenging emotions are natural but they can make getting through the day or even the next moment seem impossible. Priorities may shift. Life as you knew it no longer exists. You may feel alone. For some, the relationship with your body may change and that can decrease body confidence. While you may sometimes feel powerless, regardless of your life situation, you can chose to get support to cope.

You're longing for more calm, clarity and emotional freedom. You're craving better communication with your partner and more closeness in your relationships. You sense it's time for a change, yet you're not quite sure where to start. You want to regain your life and experience peace after loss, trauma, and pain. I am here to walk alongside you with compassion, encouragement and a healthy dose of challenge. It is my greatest honor to take part in your journey, believing you already have within you everything needed to heal, transform and thrive.

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and have been working in behavioral health since 2013. I love making genuine connections with my clients while providing individualized guidance throughout the healing process. I strongly believe that helping people to realize and trust that they are not alone in their struggles or trauma is always such a beneficial first step in establishing a solid foundation in our work together.

The most important place to begin to make changes in your life is within yourself. Change often is delayed because of fear. Often we are faced with extremely difficult experiences which challenge us to the core. The types of therapy that are utilized at my office can help you in ways you can not or have not imagined due to your current situation. If you are ready to begin to make some necessary changes, no matter how small or large, I am here to assist you and share with you. Why not take the first step in your new journey here. Looking forward to hearing from you.

As an autistic person herself, Melissa is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and operates from a neuroaffirmative lens. Melissa prioritizes collaboration in the therapeutic process, believing that each person is the expert of their life–every person is different, with a unique set of lived experiences, identities, and perspectives, so she believes that treatment should be unique to each person, too. Treatment involves community and self-advocacy, incorporating intersectional cultural identities, supporting clients’ personal treatment goals, fostering self-compassion, and building community support.

I will approach our work together from a holistic perspective, looking at how mind, body, spirit, and community contribute to your challenges and, more importantly, to your healing and growth. We will collaborate to develop a roadmap for change—a vision of the life you want paired with small, achievable actions you can take here and now.

Are you ready to let go of what is no longer serving you and create change in your life? We all have times in our lives when we recognize that we are holding on to issues that are making our life more difficult than it needs to be, and we are ready to say "enough." These are pivotal moments when we can either react defensively or respond productively. Whether due to anxiety, relationship issues, chronic illness, premarital planning, managing transitions, or any number of other challenges that we can face in life, you do not have to figure it out on your own.

Has life become so challenging that you ask yourself, “Will it ever get easier?” As we journey down the road of life, we will run into bumps, make wrong turns, and even get into wrecks. When that happens, we need guidance to get back to being our happiest, healthiest selves. Whether you are facing the stress from common life-cycle transitions (e.g., beginning a new career, facing a big move, etc.), experiencing a loss of “spark” in your relationship, noticing a breakdown in communication with family members, or facing the psychological and biological comorbidity of chronic illness, I am here to help you navigate the road ahead.

I have just relocated to the Valley and plan on using my experience and training in Geriatrics and Chronic Illness. I approach any situation using a strength based perspective, and reviewing current relationships. I have counseled many on loss and have been successful with clients utilizing meaning inspired psychotherapy. If you are undergoing a life transition, our work together will be an opportunity to understand and modify patterns of behavior that are no longer working for you.

I truly believe therapy can be a life changing and rewarding experience that anyone can benefit from. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to encourage honest communication and trust. While working with clients I focus on their strengths and incorporate a sense of humor that helps individuals feel comfortable and open to self exploration. I support clients along their journey of healing their pasts to a place of self acceptance and love in the present.

Life is filled with challenges. It is not uncommon those hurdles you once were able to jump over, now seem unattainable to tackle. These challenges can leave us anxious, depressed or with a sense of loss. Grief and loss can feel heavy and isolating. Life transitions and change can be difficult to adapt to. Seeking support in someone who can truly listen and provide neutral guidance can make a large difference in how you navigate the crazy ride we call life.

Do you spend most of your day distracted by how your body looks? Obsessing over food choices and fears of weight gain? Blaming yourself for being too much or not enough? Many of us receive damaging messages every day that lead to self-objectification, poor body image, and disordered eating that are normalized in our culture. In a world that teaches us that our bodies are flawed, I encourage you to shift your focus from external fixation to internal peace.

I work with couples and adults. People I have had the pleasure to work with are often in a transitional period of their life and feel stuck working through it on their own. You may fit criteria for the following issues: depression, anxiety, bipolar, chronic illness, sexual dysfunctions (including painful sex, low desire, erectile disorder, achieving orgasm too quickly, or not at all, STI diagnoses, sexual identity and/or orientation exploration, difficulty communicating with partners, partners who have mental health disorders, self-esteem, and body image challenges. I am a good fit for folks who are open to doing exercises at home.

I work with individual adults with a variety of problems in living and believe in intermittent therapy throughout the life course. If you're looking to enhance your self-esteem and self-kindness, learning to be assertive, or wanting to be seen for who you really are - and knowing yourself who this is, I am here to support you. My private practice is small and focused on people coping with anxiety, chronic illness including chronic pain, and depression. It's not easy being a human, and you don't have to go it alone. If you are motivated to better manage life's challenges, I look forward to hearing from you.

Hey there! If you're here, you may be starting (or continuing) a journey of self-discovery. As a dedicated licensed master social worker, I'm honored to assist you. I know reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes. If you’re willing to take that intimidating first step, I promise you- I will do my best in helping make it as easy and enjoyable for you as I possibly can. I aim to create a healing space, where we'll laugh together, you may cry, and you'll feel ready to overcome challenges. Shoot me an email and we'll schedule a free 15 min consultation! Now accepting clients in both MD and AZ

I am a Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS) and enjoy working with all clients but have a specific interest in working with people who want are struggling with anxiety, chronic illness and weight loss and want to align their physical and mental health through nutrition, proper sleep and self care. I also have experience working with people who have suffered from narcisstic abuse and are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and the daily stresses of life. I also enjoy working with seniors and people with disabilities,

You're probably reading this because you are hurting in some way and struggling to know how to make things better. You don't have to struggle alone. I work with individuals and couples as a collaborative yet directive ally to help them move from heartbreak to healing using evidence based practices such as Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy (EFT, EFIT) and EMDR. I bring warmth, humor, direction, and accountability to some of the hardest issues such as Infidelity, infertility, sexual trauma, crisis, grief, parenting children of disability, chronic illness, or relationships where Neurodiversity is present. (ADHD, ASD)