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Frances R Bernfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
The complexities of families and relationships have intrigued me ever since I was a young girl. Even after 30+ years of practice in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy, I'm still intrigued and challenged to find creative ways to solve the difficulties we all encounter in our relationships with others. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona I have been a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) since 1981. I am a Past President of the Arizona Division of AAMFT. I am in private practice working with individuals, couples and families.
The complexities of families and relationships have intrigued me ever since I was a young girl. Even after 30+ years of practice in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy, I'm still intrigued and challenged to find creative ways to solve the difficulties we all encounter in our relationships with others. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona I have been a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) since 1981. I am a Past President of the Arizona Division of AAMFT. I am in private practice working with individuals, couples and families.
(520) 704-6756 View (520) 704-6756
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Sophia Sims
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
I am passionate about being a source of strength, hope and empowerment to individuals, couples and families as they uncover their innate capacity to be the best they can be for themselves and their loved ones. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Tucson, Arizona. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, which uses a body-oriented approach for the healing of trauma and other stress disorders, founded by Dr. Peter Levine. Somatic Experiencing is about creating more choice - body, mind & spirit.
I am passionate about being a source of strength, hope and empowerment to individuals, couples and families as they uncover their innate capacity to be the best they can be for themselves and their loved ones. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Tucson, Arizona. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, which uses a body-oriented approach for the healing of trauma and other stress disorders, founded by Dr. Peter Levine. Somatic Experiencing is about creating more choice - body, mind & spirit.
(520) 441-8816 View (520) 441-8816
Photo of Carolyn Wesson, Marriage & Family Therapist in 85718, AZ
Carolyn Wesson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
I use the wisdom from all sorts of therapies, in particular Emotional Intelligence neuroscience and the marriage findings of expert, John Gottman.
I can help you solve problems and achieve the quality of life and love you want. I am able to find solutions to a pressing crisis (for example, an ongoing or just discovered affair), as well as do in-depth psychotherapy. I have a 98% success rate with couples, including those in which there has been an affair. Whatever problem you're dealing with, I will be clear, active, specific, and practical in my suggestions. I enjoy working with all ethnicities, middle-aged, elders, marriages including medical marriages. I am rated as one of the top five therapists by many agencies. Be assured I will return your call within four hours.
I use the wisdom from all sorts of therapies, in particular Emotional Intelligence neuroscience and the marriage findings of expert, John Gottman.
I can help you solve problems and achieve the quality of life and love you want. I am able to find solutions to a pressing crisis (for example, an ongoing or just discovered affair), as well as do in-depth psychotherapy. I have a 98% success rate with couples, including those in which there has been an affair. Whatever problem you're dealing with, I will be clear, active, specific, and practical in my suggestions. I enjoy working with all ethnicities, middle-aged, elders, marriages including medical marriages. I am rated as one of the top five therapists by many agencies. Be assured I will return your call within four hours.
(520) 448-4328 View (520) 448-4328
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Ostroff Behavioral Counseling
Counselor, EdD, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
My specialty includes couple/marriage, individual, and family counseling: Specifically, relationship, parenting, divorce, occupational, singles/dating, loss, depression, anger, anxiety, and stress management issues. As a seasoned therapist of over 30 years, my goal is to help you resolve your concerns and pursue a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Today's economy and unexpected life difficulties can discourage us and personal counseling can help in restoring and rejuvenating our life.
My specialty includes couple/marriage, individual, and family counseling: Specifically, relationship, parenting, divorce, occupational, singles/dating, loss, depression, anger, anxiety, and stress management issues. As a seasoned therapist of over 30 years, my goal is to help you resolve your concerns and pursue a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Today's economy and unexpected life difficulties can discourage us and personal counseling can help in restoring and rejuvenating our life.
(520) 549-6097 View (520) 549-6097
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Stephanie Neidermyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Welcome and thank you for looking at my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and have been working in the field for over 20 years. I work primarily with adults in individual, couples and family therapy. I am also a Certified Sex Therapist and work with individuals and couples struggling with sexual dysfunction. Clients have found my systemic training and orientation to be particularly effective for couples and family therapy or when working on relationship and family of origin issues in individual therapy.
Welcome and thank you for looking at my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and have been working in the field for over 20 years. I work primarily with adults in individual, couples and family therapy. I am also a Certified Sex Therapist and work with individuals and couples struggling with sexual dysfunction. Clients have found my systemic training and orientation to be particularly effective for couples and family therapy or when working on relationship and family of origin issues in individual therapy.
(520) 827-8204 View (520) 827-8204
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Tamara Gittelson
Counselor, MA, LCPC, Analyst, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Hi. Come talk about what matters to you most. Together, we walk. Explore. Meander. Clarify. I love what I do and will help you feel better. I can help with multicultural issues, relocation, or if you're struggling with addiction, overcoming trauma, relationships, questions about polyamory, depression or abuse. If life has lost its meaning and you’re missing adventure, intimacy, greater self-expression and passion, let’s go. If you don’t talk about it, it won’t get better. I’m supportive, alternative, warm and kind. You’ll feel comfortable, and challenge thoughts and perceptions preventing you from getting out of your own way.
Hi. Come talk about what matters to you most. Together, we walk. Explore. Meander. Clarify. I love what I do and will help you feel better. I can help with multicultural issues, relocation, or if you're struggling with addiction, overcoming trauma, relationships, questions about polyamory, depression or abuse. If life has lost its meaning and you’re missing adventure, intimacy, greater self-expression and passion, let’s go. If you don’t talk about it, it won’t get better. I’m supportive, alternative, warm and kind. You’ll feel comfortable, and challenge thoughts and perceptions preventing you from getting out of your own way.
(312) 410-8248 View (312) 410-8248
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Sigal Simhony Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
I offer a safe and comforting environment to assist you in developing strength and resilience through building internal resources of safety, power, and control. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to major life events. I believe in an individual's desire and capacity to change and improve. I believe the path to healing is unique to each person and my aim is to provide a safe and nurturing place for you while you embrace your journey.
I offer a safe and comforting environment to assist you in developing strength and resilience through building internal resources of safety, power, and control. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to major life events. I believe in an individual's desire and capacity to change and improve. I believe the path to healing is unique to each person and my aim is to provide a safe and nurturing place for you while you embrace your journey.
(520) 867-4783 View (520) 867-4783
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Cathy L Zipp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
If you're ready for a kick-butt therapist, let's talk. I teach, support, inspire, give homework-and hold you accountable for making progress. Advanced techniques in EMDR will restore stability FAST. You will have fun again SOON & heal your traumas FOR GOOD. Big T & little t trauma work will pay off. It requires an investment of time & money, and you are worth it. Plan to cry & laugh a lot. My book, MidLife with Style, hit #1 on Amazon. Thanks everyone! I'll show you how to kick butt in Mid Life!
If you're ready for a kick-butt therapist, let's talk. I teach, support, inspire, give homework-and hold you accountable for making progress. Advanced techniques in EMDR will restore stability FAST. You will have fun again SOON & heal your traumas FOR GOOD. Big T & little t trauma work will pay off. It requires an investment of time & money, and you are worth it. Plan to cry & laugh a lot. My book, MidLife with Style, hit #1 on Amazon. Thanks everyone! I'll show you how to kick butt in Mid Life!
(520) 401-5995 View (520) 401-5995
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David M. Pennington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a confidential and nonjudgemental place to talk? Are you feeling overwhelmed and needing to clarify goals and direction? Are you experiencing a significant life transition or loss? Are you feeling anxiety, depression, low self esteem, abusing substances or engaging in other disturbing behaviors? I can help if you are ready to engage in the counseling process. The potential benefits of this work can be a reduction in troubling physical symptoms, improved self awareness and resilience, emotional growth, improved interpersonal relationships, improved cognitive skills and reduction of self defeating behaviors.
Are you looking for a confidential and nonjudgemental place to talk? Are you feeling overwhelmed and needing to clarify goals and direction? Are you experiencing a significant life transition or loss? Are you feeling anxiety, depression, low self esteem, abusing substances or engaging in other disturbing behaviors? I can help if you are ready to engage in the counseling process. The potential benefits of this work can be a reduction in troubling physical symptoms, improved self awareness and resilience, emotional growth, improved interpersonal relationships, improved cognitive skills and reduction of self defeating behaviors.
(520) 353-2399 View (520) 353-2399
Maureen Maxon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
For over years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents and groups, in private practice and in-hospital, to achieve their therapeutic goals. I offer you a warm, supportive environment where you can safely explore your feelings, thoughts, and problems. I will engage with you in a highly interactive style and provide direct feedback. I especially enjoy working with couples to improve their lives together, and guiding people who are in search of a healthy relationship. I'm ready to help with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIPS, PTSD, DIVORCE and TRANSITIONS for clients of ALL ages.
For over years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents and groups, in private practice and in-hospital, to achieve their therapeutic goals. I offer you a warm, supportive environment where you can safely explore your feelings, thoughts, and problems. I will engage with you in a highly interactive style and provide direct feedback. I especially enjoy working with couples to improve their lives together, and guiding people who are in search of a healthy relationship. I'm ready to help with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIPS, PTSD, DIVORCE and TRANSITIONS for clients of ALL ages.
(520) 441-6949 View (520) 441-6949
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Amy Shiner
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MC, LPC, SEP, LISAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
Life: ever changing and often challenging. I offer a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can expand your ability to improve the quality of your life. Therapy can provide understanding, relief from suffering, and empowerment. Each person or couple benefits from therapy designed specifically for them.
Life: ever changing and often challenging. I offer a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can expand your ability to improve the quality of your life. Therapy can provide understanding, relief from suffering, and empowerment. Each person or couple benefits from therapy designed specifically for them.
(520) 428-8640 View (520) 428-8640
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Bridget Vyborny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Do you feel like you are having a hard time connecting with loved ones? I have over ten years of experience in providing therapy services to children, families, and adults. I believe that asking for help and support is a show of strength and courage. It can be difficult to admit you are ready to make changes in your life and identify habits and patterns that are not benefiting you. I can support you and walk along side you as you make those changes in order to achieve greater life satisfaction and healthier relationships.
Do you feel like you are having a hard time connecting with loved ones? I have over ten years of experience in providing therapy services to children, families, and adults. I believe that asking for help and support is a show of strength and courage. It can be difficult to admit you are ready to make changes in your life and identify habits and patterns that are not benefiting you. I can support you and walk along side you as you make those changes in order to achieve greater life satisfaction and healthier relationships.
(520) 523-7282 View (520) 523-7282
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Susan Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
For over 30 years I have been helping individuals, couples, and families to learn better ways to manange their lives using the most advanced therapeutic techniques. The focus is on learning to manage emotions, how to change behaviors, and how to become more resilient in order to cope with whatever challenges life may bring. We can work on a single issue or explore working deeply through multiple complicated issues to untangle the mental, emotional, and physical effects that trauma may create in order to bring about deeper, long lasting healing and overall sense of wellbeing. Please go to advancedhealingarts.net for more information.
For over 30 years I have been helping individuals, couples, and families to learn better ways to manange their lives using the most advanced therapeutic techniques. The focus is on learning to manage emotions, how to change behaviors, and how to become more resilient in order to cope with whatever challenges life may bring. We can work on a single issue or explore working deeply through multiple complicated issues to untangle the mental, emotional, and physical effects that trauma may create in order to bring about deeper, long lasting healing and overall sense of wellbeing. Please go to advancedhealingarts.net for more information.
(520) 216-4650 View (520) 216-4650
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HeartShift Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718
Deep down you are truly a bright light, talented, gifted and loving. But that's not how you feel inside. You have doubts, judgements and just plain don't know where you fit in the world. And that stops you from living and loving in life. We know how you feel and if you are ready, at all, to start letting what stops you go, we are here to walk that road with you. Whether it's a relationship struggle, or battles with anxiety, loss, depression, life transition/direction, family issues, self-esteem....our brilliant Clinicians have 15-30 years of experience and a toolbox full of the best ways to break through it all!
Deep down you are truly a bright light, talented, gifted and loving. But that's not how you feel inside. You have doubts, judgements and just plain don't know where you fit in the world. And that stops you from living and loving in life. We know how you feel and if you are ready, at all, to start letting what stops you go, we are here to walk that road with you. Whether it's a relationship struggle, or battles with anxiety, loss, depression, life transition/direction, family issues, self-esteem....our brilliant Clinicians have 15-30 years of experience and a toolbox full of the best ways to break through it all!
(520) 389-6223 View (520) 389-6223
Photo of Shari Gootter, Licensed Professional Counselor in 85718, AZ
Shari Gootter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Navigating through changes and transitions can be challenging and alienating. I offer a new perspective and a helpful therapeutic partnership. I feel it is a true privilege to be part of one's healing journey. My practice is inspired by Person Centered Therapy and a diverse study of methods ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance, Commitment, and strengths-based therapy. I believe that no two clients are the same, and that a practice must be an individualized collaboration based on mutual authenticity and honesty. These are among the compassionate qualities which allow for a genuine therapeutic alliance.
Navigating through changes and transitions can be challenging and alienating. I offer a new perspective and a helpful therapeutic partnership. I feel it is a true privilege to be part of one's healing journey. My practice is inspired by Person Centered Therapy and a diverse study of methods ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance, Commitment, and strengths-based therapy. I believe that no two clients are the same, and that a practice must be an individualized collaboration based on mutual authenticity and honesty. These are among the compassionate qualities which allow for a genuine therapeutic alliance.
(520) 447-4546 View (520) 447-4546
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Holistic Wellness Partners & FIT
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC, MaEd
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Everyone experiences difficult times in their life, & we are here to guide you through those times. The goal is to help you uncover the true You, increase positive thinking & behavior, and increase your energy. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges, and to bring Balance into your life. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path of growth & Wellbeing. If you're looking for support & guidance through challenging situations contact Us.
Everyone experiences difficult times in their life, & we are here to guide you through those times. The goal is to help you uncover the true You, increase positive thinking & behavior, and increase your energy. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges, and to bring Balance into your life. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path of growth & Wellbeing. If you're looking for support & guidance through challenging situations contact Us.
(520) 447-2553 View (520) 447-2553
Photo of Susan Reese, Psychologist in 85718, AZ
Susan Reese
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist and an additional intensive training to become a psychoanalyst, I consider myself fortunate in that my professional life is also my passion. I'm immersed in the study and practice of insight oriented psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and am currently on the Board and Faculty of the Arizona Center for Psychoanalytic Studies. Additionally I'm an adjunct faculty member with an appointment at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona Health Sciences Center. There I have been involved in the training and supervision of psychiatric residents for more than a decade.
With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist and an additional intensive training to become a psychoanalyst, I consider myself fortunate in that my professional life is also my passion. I'm immersed in the study and practice of insight oriented psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and am currently on the Board and Faculty of the Arizona Center for Psychoanalytic Studies. Additionally I'm an adjunct faculty member with an appointment at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona Health Sciences Center. There I have been involved in the training and supervision of psychiatric residents for more than a decade.
(520) 299-7191 View (520) 299-7191
Photo of Jessica De La Ossa, Licensed Professional Counselor in 85718, AZ
Jessica De La Ossa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In my experience, withholding, avoiding, or denying deep emotion is often the culprit behind suffering. My integrative therapeutic approach creates a safe environment for you to express those deep emotions. Employing curiosity and respect, I'll use stirring, intentional questions to dislodge buried sentiments. In doing so, you're free to uncover a sense of connection and stability in life. The primary goal of therapy is to enliven and enhance your emotional experiences and relationships through actionable insights. During this process, I pay close attention to what you say about yourself as guiding points for potential growth.
In my experience, withholding, avoiding, or denying deep emotion is often the culprit behind suffering. My integrative therapeutic approach creates a safe environment for you to express those deep emotions. Employing curiosity and respect, I'll use stirring, intentional questions to dislodge buried sentiments. In doing so, you're free to uncover a sense of connection and stability in life. The primary goal of therapy is to enliven and enhance your emotional experiences and relationships through actionable insights. During this process, I pay close attention to what you say about yourself as guiding points for potential growth.
(520) 457-5707 View (520) 457-5707
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Rosie Wick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Waitlist for new clients
Combining gentleness, strength, and evidence-based approaches with an intuitive understanding, is at the heart of my work. I use inner and outer resources to support people, and a little laughter and irony along the way. Attending to banished voices, lost dreams, inner-child work, saboteurs, and avoidance helps in getting people where they want to go. I utilize EMDR, have worked in grief support and inpatient. In addition, applying well-known factors in the neuropsychology of learning optimizes change. In practice, it all comes together using structure, flow, and clinical assessment.
Combining gentleness, strength, and evidence-based approaches with an intuitive understanding, is at the heart of my work. I use inner and outer resources to support people, and a little laughter and irony along the way. Attending to banished voices, lost dreams, inner-child work, saboteurs, and avoidance helps in getting people where they want to go. I utilize EMDR, have worked in grief support and inpatient. In addition, applying well-known factors in the neuropsychology of learning optimizes change. In practice, it all comes together using structure, flow, and clinical assessment.
(520) 704-6942 View (520) 704-6942
Photo of Elizabeth Kieding, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 85718, AZ
Elizabeth Kieding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
I welcome adults, couples, and adolescents from all walks of life who are struggling with states of anxiety, depression, emptiness, confusion, passivity, and aggression. My focus is on empowerment. When we experience empowerment we begin to take charge of our own lives. We see solutions that we couldn't see before. We begin to experience success in areas where we experienced helplessness only a short time ago. Many of us struggle with strained relationships, difficulties in communicating emotions and needs, hard choices, and losses from estrangement and alienation. Many of us have been traumatized in so many ways.
I welcome adults, couples, and adolescents from all walks of life who are struggling with states of anxiety, depression, emptiness, confusion, passivity, and aggression. My focus is on empowerment. When we experience empowerment we begin to take charge of our own lives. We see solutions that we couldn't see before. We begin to experience success in areas where we experienced helplessness only a short time ago. Many of us struggle with strained relationships, difficulties in communicating emotions and needs, hard choices, and losses from estrangement and alienation. Many of us have been traumatized in so many ways.
(520) 314-3810 View (520) 314-3810
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.