Sandplay Therapists in Arizona

Between the phone calls home from school and the changes in their mood and behavior, when your child is struggling, it is stressful. You want to help them, but you don't know how to respond when they're in the midst of it. You've considered reaching out for help, but taking that next step is difficult because it's hard to imagine that anyone could understand what your child and family are going through.

Angela Douglas, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. She received her Masters Degree from Arizona State University. She believes in change! She provides a supportive, confidential and calming environment in which she works together with her clients towards their goals. Angela's clinical approach focuses on strengths and solutions, using cognitive-behavioral, family systems and sandplay therapy.

Ms. Rosa Ruales has a Juris Doctor Degree, a Master in Business Administration, and a Master Degree in Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling, which she graduated with distinction. Her intensive education, bilingual skills, and training combined with her rich multicultural experience has resulted in a solution focused counseling experience for a wide variety of clients. She works with children, families, and couples. She also provides pre-marital counseling. Whether as a couple or as an individual with sexual concerns, infidelity, conflict resolution, communication and connection Ms. Ruales will work with you to help resolve your concerns.

In her high school senior English class Tonya was given an assignment to research colleges and majors. Through this assignment she learned about the field of social work and realized that she could combine her love of children and helping others into a career. This led Tonya on the road to getting her Social Work degree. She graduated with her AA degree in Social Work and then attended Arizona State University where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work.

My practice serves people as young as 6 to teens, adults, and seniors. I work with people struggling with life changes and transitions, anxiety, depression, specific traumas, long term trauma and neglect, relationship challenges, and phobias, as well as the issues and conditions caused by these challenges.

Do you feel alone and that no one understands you or your struggles? Do you find managing the stress of daily life and relationships challenging because of anxiety, trauma, depression, or OCD? Are you losing sleep, struggling with low self-esteem or stuck in a pattern of overthinking or doubting your decisions? If searching for a therapist for yourself or your child feels overwhelming, let me help make it easier. Just reach out. I am happy to help, and will answer any questions you may have about therapy or my practice.

Welcome, I'm delighted that you've embarked on this journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. I would be honored to provide you with a safe space to work towards your healing and transformation. As a Latinx therapist, I am passionate about serving the Spanish-speaking community and helping to lessen the stigma of accessing mental health services. I am equally as passionate about working with children, teens, and their families so that they may overcome any challenges they are facing. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families using a variety of evidence-based methods that are tailored to you.

Accepting new clients (12/2023). Agave Counseling Services has Administrative Assistants to return your call within 24-48 hours. Mackenzie A. Cortese, LPC, is a Master's level Professional Counselor licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. She has worked with teens and adults in the field assisting trauma survivors utilizing Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS and DBT to better provide services for clients with serious mental health concerns.

Brianne believes that each of her clients are an expert and the ultimate healer of what troubles them. Often the inability to identify or communicate their troubles is the real issues that prevents them from feeling better. That is where her specialties can bridge the gap.

We at LUCA are here to Lift Up Communities In Arizona by providing mental health and support services to guide individuals and families toward healing and a newfound purpose and fulfillment. Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona and Wyoming, is our clinical director with over 17 years of counseling experience, and over 20 years within the social service field, helping individuals and families heal from trauma and life challenges.

Holding it all together is something you used to do... but you feel you have lost the ability to manage your life since the pandemic .... You feel depressed, on edge, overly sensitive...not to mention the 3 AM crazies. The highs and lows seem so extreme! You realize you are more agitated and cannot feel "present." You may be looking for relief more often by numbing out with the latest binge-- alcohol or Netflix...does it even matter anymore? "Is this all there is? Where did I go? How did I get here?" If any of this sounds familiar, there is hope and I can help!

Throughout the years, life events, both big and small, are inevitable. These events challenge and shape who we are and how we respond to others and situations. Occasionally, we begin to have abnormal responses to people or situations others would most likely not have. These responses can affect a multitude of areas in our lives. This can cause higher levels of depression, anxiety, OCD, negative self-esteem, weight gain/loss, and even suicidal thoughts.

Some of my favorite words come from Brene Brown when she said, "Empathy has no script. There is no right or wrong way to do it. It is simply listening, holding space, withholding judgement, emotionally connecting and communicating that incredibly healing message of 'You Are Not Alone.' " I am here to provide that space for you while you work to overcome trauma or significant life experiences. It takes courage and vulnerability to begin the therapy process. I consider it a privilege to hear your story and walk alongside you.

Hello! In such uncertain times, many children and families are experiencing difficulties ranging from school issues, peer issues, parent/child issues, stress, depression, and anxiety to name a few. These challenges may be very difficult to manage and additional guidance and support may be needed. My goal and passion it to help children and their families to reconnect to the beauty of life and learn how to navigate such challenges. I utilize an eclectic approach to facilitate a nurturing, communicative, and positive atmosphere to help each child/family to move forward with their treatment goals and help strengthen the family unit.

Our collective world & many folks’ lives have been increasingly full of change. Transition & change can create struggles as well as opportunities; we can navigate those together. I work with adults, adolescents & couples facing issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, relationship struggles, identity exploration, life transitions & more while maintaining a strengths-based, neurodiverse-affirming & gender-affirming lens. Some clients enjoy using art; others seek more traditional therapeutic approaches. Regardless of technique, building a compassionate relationship that supports growth is illuminating.

Hi there :) My name is Heather and I have been in the mental health field for almost 21 years now. I am passionate about walking alongside others as they learn to find balance, more joy and feel peace in their life. I am an Art Therapist, incorporating art into the therapy process. One of my favorite quotes about art, "I found I could say things with colors and shapes that I couldn't say any other way, things I had no words for" Georgia O'Keeffe

Choosing a therapist is the first step in your mental health journey and one I believe takes courage. I have a passion for mental health as I have personally gone on this journey, and it has been such a tremendous healing experience for myself and my family. As a therapist, I feel listening to and acknowledging another’s human experience is one of the greatest services I can provide. It is important to me that you find therapy to be a safe space where you feel heard and find healing.

I work with young children ages 3 and older utIizing Adlerian Play therapy, art and sand therapy. I also work with adolescent and adults. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience working with children, young adults, adults and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anger management, ADHD, anxiety, abuse and trauma, adoption and attachment, parenting struggles, and grief and loss.

It is through reflection that we gain an understanding of where we stand and what we believe. Perhaps it is finally time for you to take care of you. Therapy offers a special and dedicated time for you to explore and discover who you really are, while giving attention to the parts of you that are hurting, as well as to parts of you that aren't fully alive. But therapy is not just for the challenging moments; it's also designed for when your life may be perfectly fine. My goal is to help you feel most settled within yourself, to develop very fulfilling and satisfying relationships, and to create purpose and meaning in your life.