Humanistic Therapists in Glendale, AZ

Compassionate and Personalized Mental Health Therapy for Sensitive Adults. Scheduling new adult clients for Telehealth. I am a seasoned therapist of over 16 years and have a niche specialty in working with individuals who have already completed the beginning stages of healing and are now fine tuning aspects of their lives and are in action or maintenance stages of change. Additionally, I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist but prefer the term Autism Spectrum Differences, and experienced with Neurodivergent adults with low support needs. I utilize a strength based and affirming approach to therapy.

My ideal client is someone struggling with relationship issues, whether it’s a teenager, middle school person, or adult. Some examples are parents are going through a divorce, a teenager needing help with school or family interpersonal issues, family or friend relationship problems, and general anxiety or depression.

I love working with people who are on the fence! Whether it be related to a relationship, a career change, having a child, exploring identity, diving into trauma, changing a habit, stopping a substance or any other change in life. My favorite word in therapy is ambivalence: having mixed feelings! Sometimes it is wanting one thing and also wanting the other. Learning to navigate mixed emotions is a key piece of growth in therapy. I work in private practice virtually part time, and my full time position is at Nexus Teen Academy.

For the past 20 years I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life challenges, including chronic mental illness. In my practice, I work with adults struggling with depression and/or anxiety and feel locked into a less-than-optimal way of being. My practice is based on Existential-Humanistic principles. I believe all people hold within themselves the path to healthier living. Through learning to focus on the Present, I help individuals find deeper understanding and satisfaction in themselves, their relationships, and their daily lives.

I have been working as a counselor in Arizona since 2016. I work with patients ages 15+ to address mental health needs whatever they may be. My belief is that healing requires both internal and external change through insight, self-compassion, self-care, boundary setting, and healthy support systems.

Providing individual therapy for adults in Arizona. I specialize in helping those who struggle with codependency, narcissistic abuse, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, divorce/breakups, work burnout, and major life changes. I have over 18 years of clinical experience. I work along side my clients through some of their most challenging and painful seasons of their lives. My clients know when they meet with me that they are going to be seen, heard, supported, and valued in session. I help my clients to gain insight, clarity, and empowerment so they can create change.

I believe that people do not go to therapy to change who they are, but to let go of who they are not. I act as a guide for adult individuals and couples using mindfulness, relational, and cognitive therapies. Together, we identify and change unhealthy survival skills, irrational thoughts, and behavioral patterns that have lead you off course. It is through this process of becoming aware that new and fresh perspectives can be found. This will lead to increased confidence in decision making, communicating and creating healthy and fulfilling relationships with yourself & others.

As a therapist, my greatest joy is to watch my clients complete treatment feeling empowered, resourced, confident, valued, free and whole. Often, healing is not a single event but a continuum that takes intentional time and space. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that we are mind, body and spirit and as we address each part of ourselves, we can strive to become our most authentic self. I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced different forms of trauma (physical, emotional, psychological, etc.).

Whether you have been dealing with an issue for years or if it is something that has recently surfaced, counseling can be beneficial in addressing the problem. Counseling provides a non-judgmental environment with encouragement to explore the source of the presenting problem and work towards a greater well-being. I enjoy working with adolescent teens through middle-aged individuals and couples on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, mood disorders, coping skills, and self-esteem.

I believe that prioritizing your mental health should be a non-negotiable. If you're struggling, I want you to know that you really can get better. I'm certain a part of you believes this too, even though it may not totally feel like it right now.

As a social worker, my goal is to help others reach their goals and overcome their struggles. Coming from a background of community mental health, I believe that everyone deserves to have their voice heard, believed, and understood. I work with people of all backgrounds and needs. Compassionate care is important to me, and I strive to be a safe person with whom others can connect. I am not the expert in my clients' lives', and therefore aim to collaboratively face and work through clients' struggles with them.

Our team specializes in treating unhealed childhood and adult trauma. Our initial focus is on stabilizing mood and symptoms before beginning treatment to heal past painful experiences (military trauma, violence, sexual violation, abuse, neglect, and grief and loss). We strive to help guide clients through healing from trauma, loss, mood instability, and/or low self-esteem.

I like to work with individual adults, couples, families, and children (ages 5 to 11 years) Parenting issues; life transitions; anxiety & depression; PTSD spectrum; divorce and/or separation or rebuilding relationships; self-esteem issues Goals: Regain function or improve function; overcome stress; renew positive outlook on life Needs: to be heard without judgement; validated; supported; problem-solving; education

Hello. Welcome to my profile, as you are looking for someone who can help you in a time of need. You may feel overwhelmed, confused, stuck, or conflicted about important relationships or about planned or unexpected changes in the circumstances of your life; or you may want to increase your self-awareness and to better understand yourself and significant others, and to improve your life. Indeed, life is challenging and constantly changing. In fact, it takes courage to live. I believe we are resilient and that we have the capacity to change, to heal, to improve our relationships, and to create better lives for ourselves and others.

Clients visit the Therapy Institute to address a range of concerns, from mild-to-moderate depression or anxiety to better understanding and coping with relationship difficulties or a recent life transition. After a comprehensive initial assessment, treatment options and recommendations are provided. Clients choosing to start services at the Therapy Institute will have the opportunity to work with doctoral-level psychology students supervised by licensed psychologists.

Are you feeling like life is harder than usual right now? Do your relationships feel unfulfilling, are you extra critical of yourself? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, insecurity, difficulty feeling joy, or continually seeking a way to numb the pain; counseling may be right for you. You might be struggling with events in your past, your current life circumstances might feel impossible to overcome, or you have fears about the future. Imagine what it would be like to develop internal resilience, to feel happy again, to recognize the person you see in the mirror, to feel like you are in control of your life and decisions

ACCepting New Clients! Are you struggling with relationships, self love, anxiety, loss of a loved one, depression, suicidal thoughts, or family issues? I have worked with All AGES and their families who have experienced a range of COMPLEX traumas, grief and loss, and coped with developmental disabilities. I have an Attachment and Emotion Focused Approach along with other skills such as Cognitive Behavior Therapist and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I have also helped families and caretakers navigate the emotional complexities of foster care and adoption. Knowledgeable on resources and helping families decide approaches.

COUPLES SURVIVAL PROGRAM! Marriage & Relationship counseling and coaching. Chandler and SE Valley and Glendale/ NW Valley. My certifications include the Gottman Method for Couples, the Century Program for Anger Management, and the Abuse No More program for Domestic Violence. The Gottman Method focuses on emotion, skill building for managing conflict, developing new skills for enhancing friendship, and helping couples create a system of shared meaning together. This method is tailored to the couple and the strengths and challenges facing each couple. I welcome the opportunity to help you make your relationship a master relationship rather than a disaster relationship.

I work with people with all levels of abilities, from entrepreneurs, business professionals and owners to people with various disabilities and their families. I believe positive change, big and small, is possible within the difficulties present in our lives. I like to work collaboratively with each client, creating safe spaces to explore strengths, challenges, needs and opportunities for healing, personal growth, and change. As a values-based practitioner, I believe that incorporating safety, respect, unconditional regard, competency, and compassion are essential components in creating trusted therapeutic relationships.