Lesbian Therapists in Mesa, AZ

I view the client as their own greatest expert and try to use the therapeutic relationship and counseling space as a place for the client to explore all their thoughts and feelings, the shameful, prideful, distressing, exciting and everything in between. I use research-based interventions and treatments along with my own education and experiences to guide the client to their best self. I view the client as a fellow traveler through life and look forward to taking this journey with you.

I earned both my masters and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University - Phoenix. I completed my clinical internship at The University of Colorado Boulder's Counseling and Psychological Services Center where I created an integrated mental health and medical program for LGBTQ+ students and Trans Care Specialty Team. I have experience working with community agencies and supports addressing a wide variety of mental health issues, including mood disorders, adolescent/young adult issues, substance use, eating disorders, and Sexual/Gender Identity concerns.

If you are frequently feeling trapped and are so sick of the race you are not alone. If you have never been to therapy...Welcome! If you have been to therapy many times or have even been in therapy for years and you have all the “understanding” of what is wrong, but aren’t getting better, you also are not alone. Guess what? There is more to counseling than just re-telling your most painful memories. In fact, research is showing us that doing this is actually harmful and re-traumatizes people. You see, when you talk about trauma, your body has a physiological response, it actually can think it is back in that situation.

Many of us feel like we are fighting several losing battles at once, often causing feelings of hollowness, sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety. This can make us feel like we no way to find our purpose or direction in life, impacting our relationships to others and ourselves. Navigating these struggles means more than addressing symptoms: we have to rediscover a sense of meaning. To do this, I blend together modalities that address trauma, identity, problem solving, and understanding out belief systems to best support the person from a place that is grounded and informed by their personal goals and priorities.

Danielle LaPorte asked the question best, “Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” Can you remember when you loved and accepted yourself unapologetically, and embraced all the things about you that make you unique? As we age, we gain knowledge from life experiences and through those experiences we can soar to greatness or we can break and lose sight of who we really are and become someone we were never meant to be. When we become someone less than who we were meant to be we can begin to experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss of relationships and functional distress.

Licensed in AZ and CO. TeleHealth appts available for Colorado based clients. TeleHealth and In-Person available for Arizona based clients. I am deeply passionate about working with emerging LGBTQ+ adults who are questioning or integrating their identities and sexualities. I work with young and helping professionals who feel stuck in their job, are questioning their career path, or who may love their career but feel paralyzed by anxiety or fear of not being enough. Most importantly, I work with you. I strive to create a space and path forward that feels uniquely tailored for you.

At Dynamis Counseling we journey with you to assist in identifying and realizing you potential and help you step into their power. The Dynamis Focus: We strive to meet people where they are and help identify where their potential could take them. Our focus is on increasing awareness and understanding of self. We work with people to draw on and build upon their existing strengths. We work with you to establish a plan to help get you from where you are to where to where you want to be. The Dynamis Promise: We promise to invest our expertise and compassion in each client’s journey to finding and connecting with the answers within.

My clients describe me as easy to talk to, insightful, warm, and occasionally funny. I strive to help my clients find balance as they struggle with major life transitions, like early adulthood and becoming a parent. If mood swings and negative thoughts start to trigger earlier traumas or anxieties, I will be there to help my clients navigate a path forward to a better future. I work to help my clients heal from the past, organize the present, and grow into the best versions of themselves. I support clients in developing healthier relationships with their families, friends, and most importantly: themselves.

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” - Tony Robbins. Let me help you achieve your goals. For the past 12 years, I have helped clients achieve a life of hope and purpose. My educational background includes a bachelor's in criminal justice and a master's in clinical mental health counseling. My professional background prior to therapy was in law enforcement.

Therapy provides a unique opportunity to develop a safe and supportive relationship to assist in creating meaningful change. After years of training and practice I have come to realize that this change must involve a deeper healing. As human beings we experience challenges throughout our lives that can feel overwhelming and often traumatic. Without the support, skills or resources in these times we end up needing to develop short term coping strategies that may be causing long term problems. I specialize in working with adult professionals struggling with issues like perfectionism, anxiety, guilt/shame and relationship difficulties.

Jannalee Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She has additional training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Sand Tray, Structural Dissociation, Psychodrama and the Soul Reading Method. Jannalee’s focus is compassion and insight, helping clients become more self-aware and self loving. She provides a safe environment in which to explore emotions, beliefs, experiences, and relationships. Jannalee honors the internal wisdom within each of us and helps clients connect to their own intuition.

Have you ever spent sleepless nights lying in bed wondering… What is wrong with me? Why do I feel this way? Why am I like this? Have you ever tried to talk yourself out of the emotional responses that you have and get so frustrated when they don't subside? Have you ever felt like no matter what you just aren't enough or good enough for anybody…or even yourself? You feel like everything is your fault. You feel abandoned or fear being abandoned. You feel like you're too much for anybody. You feel lost and don't know if you will ever find your purpose or even yourself. You want to break free from this unhealthy cycle of suffering.

Step into my therapy space, kick back, and let's keep it real. No need for filters or holding back here – I'm all about authenticity, F-Bombs included. My approach? Direct, yet filled with empathy, creating a safe haven for you to open up and be truly honest. No two people are alike, so forget about those one-size-fits-all approaches. Let's dive deep into what makes yours unique and work through any roadblocks together.

From our beginning we are wired to seek and have connection with others. However we can become stuck with those we hold closest. This "stuckness" can present itself in the form of communication breakdowns, anxiety, depression as well as many other feelings that leave us feeling uncomfortable in our own lives. I provide a non judgmental space for you to explore how you came to be in this place and what needs to be done to move past it in order to live your most fulfilled life. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who cares deeply about working with my client’s to find the happiness and wholeness they seek.

Do you struggle with exploring your identity, past trauma, relationships, mood, or self-esteem? There are issues that many individuals struggle with and it can be difficult to face these struggles on your own. I am here to help. Together, we can explore these issues in depth and work to meet your personal goals. I use a trauma focused, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral approach in my work with clients and am dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals to create a healthier mindset and lifestyle.

In my experience, we all find ourselves stumbling in life in some way or another. I have extensive training and experience working with clients that struggle with self harm, suffer from depression and anxiety, struggle with low self esteem, are working through couple and family conflicts, feel swallowed by shame and/or guilt, and are stumbling on their journey towards healing, self acceptance, and happiness. My role is to be the therapeutic resource that brings the overflowing tool box of options to use on your journey. Together, as a team, we find and follow what works best for you to meet your therapeutic goals.

Accepting New Clients. Welcome! If you are struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, stress, life transitions, or grief I can help you navigate a path forward. I am passionate about working with teenagers and adults who are looking to gain a deeper insight into their lives and the problems and challenges they may be facing. A few of the therapeutic techniques I utilize include CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT (Dialectal Behavior Therapy), person-centered & strengths-based approaches.

Finding yourself having difficulty adjusting to new life stressors? Maybe you recently lost a job or a loved one, or you just don't feel the same motivation to continue your days as you used to. Maybe something from your past resurfaced and created what feels like a tidal wave in you and you just want to figure out how to keep your head above the water. Whatever it may be that you are going through, I commend you for finding yourself on this page and seeking help.

Change can be scary and uncomfortable and the process of searching for a provider can be an overwhelming process. I welcome any questions you may have and we can work together to discuss expectations, concerns, hesitations, stuck points, etc. If you are seeking healing and understanding of your anxiety/depression symptoms or past traumatic experiences you are in the right place. I offer compassion, patience, and a non-judgmental space to explore your healing journey.