As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I understand seeking therapy can be an overwhelming experience. I strive to ensure our relationship is a good "fit" by providing a trusting and supportive environment while maintaining a collaborative relationship. I offer an unbiased perspective to your current concerns as an individual, couple or family. Therapy begins with a comprehensive assessment to gain a clearer understanding of the challenges and needs of each client. Following the assessment period, I collaborate with clients to identify measurable goals that provide structure for the therapy process moving forward.

I have been in the counseling field for 25 years. I have extensive experience assisting clients who are experiencing emotional pain, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles and other personal challenges. My goal is to provide a safe, respectful environment where clients can examine their challenges and rediscover their strengths. I recognize that the first step to seek a therapist takes courage. My therapeutic style is direct but supportive. I recognize that every client's experience is unique. My therapeutic approach is tailored to address their specific concerns, navigate “next steps” and move toward long term solutions.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, life-circumstances, or a maybe a sense of feeling stuck? Psychotherapy can foster growth and increase creativity, energy and confidence. It can help you develop a greater sense of your potential. Therapists teach and mentor their clients. I taught and coached teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, chief medical officers and graduate students, and helped them to reach their highest potential. Let me help you find solutions and reach your highest potential. I am a licensed social worker at the associate level and have a doctorate in behavioral health.

My passion is to help clients become their "best self". This starts with what we tell ourselves everyday. We are what we think! Therapy is a process in which we can begin to feel relief from that negative self talk and move towards wholeness and connection. Evidence shows that therapy can help to bring about more peace, joy, and functioning to your life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help you feel less alone and start thinking differently about the issues that have been holding you back. I want to know how you arrived at this place in your life. I want to help you find your way back to peace and happiness.

The decision to seek therapy is not always an easy one, but can be one of the most beneficial choices a person can make. My main priority as a therapist is to help my clients feel comfortable while offering a neutral and unbiased perspective to their current challenges. I have worked with a variety of presenting concerns, but have extensive work with children and families in the areas of grief & loss, behavioral concerns and parenting. I utilize attachment-based therapeutic approaches in working with couples to address communication issues, sexual relationship concerns, relationship injuries and infidelity.

There are times when life presents challenges that can make us feel cornered, dissatisfied, or unable to cope. I am passionate about helping people navigate these challenges, heal, and grow as individuals, couples and families.

***NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS at this time. Please visit our website for providers with immediate openings. Finding a counselor can feel overwhelming. I have extensive and advanced training in a variety of interventions. Unlike "talk therapists," I am results-oriented, focus on healing the brain, and teach skills that can be used immediately. I don't ask new clients to come in and give their "life story," as this can be exhausting. In fact, many of my clients have found profound and lasting healing without ever having to talk about their traumas or history in depth. Call for a free 15 minute phone consult.

My goal as a counselor is to help client's identity what the true nature of their issues, pain or discomfort is so that we can uncover it and explore how to make it more manageable. I worked in the mental health field for 10 yrs providing rehabilitation services, support and counseling to those suffering a great deal with anxiety, depression and personality disorders that have led to maladaptive ways of coping, substance abuse, loss of self-worth and even thoughts of self-harm. My goal is to help people feel empowered, learn coping & communication skills, self worth and that there is hope in this sometimes unbalanced world.

I work with individuals and couples navigating their fertility journey, including infertility, prenatal and postpartum experiences. The fertility journey can often be emotionally messy and complex, with its own unique moments of joy and grief. Our work together will focus on understanding where you currently are in your journey, where you are headed, and the bumps that happen along the way.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of behavioral health experience, I am committed to supporting emotional wellness and connected relationships. I have extensive experience working with adults, children, and couples in general mental health (anxiety, depression, transitions, parenting, mood stability, OCD, and ADHD). I specialize in trauma/abuse/loss/grief and have a passion for couples/relationship work. I work to create a safe and supportive space during vulnerable and difficult circumstances.

My specialization is in relational concerns, and I have years of experience working with individuals, couples, and family dynamics addressing a wide variety of issues. I know that making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult one and I work to provide a safe and neutral environment within the therapy office for clients to share vulnerabilities, and take the desired steps toward change. I begin each client relationship with a comprehensive assessment to thoroughly understand the challenges, and will work collaboratively in setting goals to provide measurable structure to the process.

Has life been tough lately? Have you noticed that you are not sleeping and/or isolating? Perhaps you may have noticed that there has been friction and conflict in your family, maybe even with colleagues, friends, or in your intimate relationships. I can help you with that. I have over 8 years of counseling experience working with depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts and dealing with unexpected life events. My therapeutic approach is strength- based, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for individuals, couples and families.

Hello and Welcome to Rising Light Counseling! It is an honor and a privilege to serve the psychological and relationship needs of the community that I serve. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), please know that you are not alone and that there is hope!

Jeni believes in being an advocate to empower her clients to make mind/body/spirit connections for lasting growth and believes in her client's ability to progress and heal. She has worked with clients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, borderline, PTSD, OCD features and adjustment issues. Her specialty is anxiety, teens and teens, young adults, marriage/reunification, individual and relationship tools for lasting personal growth and interconnectedness.

Hello! My name is Cally Skalko and I am licensed as an LAC by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to practice psychotherapy. I have grown in my journey while exploring and experiencing many cultures in 19 countries worldwide. My life has been filled with honor and blessing having: mentored youth and their families on the Akimel O’odham Reservation, taught students ages K-8 as a public educator, directed and trained teachers in birth through school age childcare facilities, and opened my home and heart to six amazing young people as their foster mom (“auntie/Tia")

Every person faces the wilderness of the world, whether that be depression, trauma, painful life experiences, or any other challenges. We are all searching for a way to walk in harmony with that wilderness and to grow through our experiences. I believe that each person walks their own path and that therapy is about individuals learning to recognize and accept their intrinsic worth and fostering resilience. Lasting change is possible and we all start somewhere. Why not start here?

Deciding to seek help and attend therapy is one of the most important decision you can make for yourself. As humans, we all have times when life can be difficult and overwhelming. We may not have learned the skills to deal with these difficulties in the healthiest way. Therapy is about personal growth. Therapy is about understanding why we behave the way we do, as well as learning news ways to relate to others. Therapy can assist you with learning healthier coping skills, improving your self esteem and self confidence as well as improving your relationships with others.

We are all wired for connection and change, but getting started can be the most difficult part. I create a safe and supportive environment for clients to feel connected and empowered to work through their personal struggles. I work with adults, children and families dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and challenges with life transitions. I enjoy working with both individuals and families to help everyone feel more confident with their emotions and in themselves, overall.

**Accepting New Clients** Hello, my name is Heather and I have been a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist since December 2013. I have experience working closely with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families. A few of the things I assist in are: grief and loss, life transitions, stress management, improved communication within families and couples, blended families, co-parenting, healthy relationships to include those with domestic violence history, anxiety, self-esteem and assertiveness building, trauma, and drug/alcohol addiction history.

I am a Catholic-Christian therapist who works with clients from various cultural backgrounds and languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese). I work with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, post-abortion healing, and trauma. For those clients who have a Christian background, I use my faith to integrate different therapies according to my clients' needs. I believe faith in God is one of the most powerful strengths that helps the healing process. However, I respect the values and beliefs that my clients present in therapy.