Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

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Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

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Available both in-person and online

Carefree, AZ 85377

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Helen is a compassionate client-centered Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). She is known for helping clients communicate more effectively, experience healing, growth, success, and freedom. Helen aspires to help clients adopt a more positive and empowered mindset, so they can tap into their existing strengths, skills, and resources to uncover solutions. She supports and guides clients in identifying what is not working, promoting their commitment to change what they can, and assisting them in accomplishing their goals.

She specializes in working with individual adults and first responders in all stages of life. Her focus areas include trauma, grief, stress management, depression, and anxiety. Helen’s treatment approaches focus primarily on CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness.

Helen believes in a solid therapeutic alliance. An unbiased, non-judgmental relationship, combined with evidenced-based practices, can provide a new perspective that assists in experiencing hope, healing, and a clear path. Maintaining a safe environment, open communication, and welcoming feedback are cornerstones of a healthy therapeutic alliance.

Call or Email Helen Koester now for a free 15 minute consultation - (480) 351-6095

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Carefree, AZ 85377

(480) 351-6095

Pathways for Growth

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

My website

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, First Responders / Public Safety and Survivors of Suicide Loss / Grief after Suicide

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (480) 351-6095

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Carefree, AZ 85377

(480) 351-6095

Pathways for Growth

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

My website

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, First Responders / Public Safety and Survivors of Suicide Loss / Grief after Suicide

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Allied Benefit Systems
AllSavers UHC
BCBS of Arizona
Carelon Behavioral Health
Christian Brothers Services
Cigna and Evernorth
ComPsych
Health Scope
Meridian
Nippon
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
Surest (Formerly Bind)
Trustmark Health Benefits
UHC Student Resources
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (480) 351-6095

Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (480) 351-6095

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LPC-22487 Helen Koester

Helen is currently a Level 2 Certified Trauma Professional who has worked in human services since 2013. In addition, since 2020, she has served as a volunteer crisis responder for Phoenix Fire and assisted Phoenix PD on numerous scenes involving victims of crime and other adverse experiences.

Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 351-6095

Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 351-6095

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
First Responders / Public Safety
Survivors of Suicide Loss / Grief after Suicide

Expertise

Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress

Counseling should be an adventure instead of an obligation; a journey toward health that leads to acceptance of the past and allows for a renewed self and purpose.

Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 351-6095

Counseling should be an adventure instead of an obligation; a journey toward health that leads to acceptance of the past and allows for a renewed self and purpose.

Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 351-6095

6 Endorsements

Seth Jenkins

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LISAC

Helen is a highly skilled professional. She help you find your own pathway to healing. She will help you find the causes and conditions of your struggles and stand by you as you walk through the pain of the past and find healing.

Marika Joubert

Counselor, LCPC

Helen is a trauma-informed counselor with a deep passion for crisis work and the first responder and law enforcement populations. She is one of the most hard-working professionals I know, with impeccable integrity and a wonderful sense of humor.

Kristi Plinski

Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, MEd, LPC

Helen is an extraordinary counselor with the ability to collaborate with clients to understand their unique experiences and help them flourish. Helen has extensive training in treating individuals with symptoms of trauma, grief and depression.

Samia Jada

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-S

Helen is compassionate and genuinely cares for her client's wellbeing. She understands that each client has individual needs and works hard to ensure each client meets their potential. She has knowledge in many areas including trauma and is emdr certified.

Jean A. Sloane

Counselor, MSPC, LPC

Helen is a fantastic provider with extensive knowledge/experience working with first responders and general mental health. She is compassionate, caring, and will work tirelessly to help you achieve your goals and heal.

Amanda Loomis

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Helen is an incredibly helpful and knowledgable clinician. She's easy to talk to and truly cares about the well-being of others.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

While I frequently use CBT and EMDR, my work is fundamentally trauma-focused and rooted in person-centered and mindfulness-based approaches. I also incorporate concepts from IFS and DBT when they are helpful in supporting my clients' growth and healing.

Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 351-6095

Helen Koester

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP-II

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 351-6095