Buddhist Therapists in Arizona

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Christina L Knudsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Prescott, AZ 86303  (Online Only)
I am certified in EMDR and use a Buddhist mindset to support our work.
There is hope! What I specialize in: anyone who has experienced childhood trauma, and those with chronic health issues, EMDR certified. You can find life more peaceful and simple with increased connection with yourself and others. Being willing to reprocess the past with EMDR is the most effective way to treat current symptoms. Connection with others is a basic human need. I am sure whatever your symptoms are they are impacting your relationships. This is what is causing the most suffering. We all need relationships to feel happy and content. We will explore past trauma, increasing contentment. This is NOT traditional talk therapy.
I am certified in EMDR and use a Buddhist mindset to support our work.
There is hope! What I specialize in: anyone who has experienced childhood trauma, and those with chronic health issues, EMDR certified. You can find life more peaceful and simple with increased connection with yourself and others. Being willing to reprocess the past with EMDR is the most effective way to treat current symptoms. Connection with others is a basic human need. I am sure whatever your symptoms are they are impacting your relationships. This is what is causing the most suffering. We all need relationships to feel happy and content. We will explore past trauma, increasing contentment. This is NOT traditional talk therapy.
(928) 295-2676 View (928) 295-2676
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Ryan Strong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
Waitlist for new clients
My approach blends western scientific understanding of trauma and the nervous system with the living wisdom and insight of Buddhist psychology.
Your situation is not unworkable. Trauma, stress, and mental health struggles are often the stuff of life. What you make of these elements is your contribution to the art of living, an art form that demands continual practice and growth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore and reconnect with your inherent wisdom, clarity, and healing capacity. My aim is to assist you in shifting your energy from struggling against yourself to living intimately with the natural joy available to you in this life. Set down that which doesn't serve you and you will find room for what's here now, as well as what's to come.
My approach blends western scientific understanding of trauma and the nervous system with the living wisdom and insight of Buddhist psychology.
Your situation is not unworkable. Trauma, stress, and mental health struggles are often the stuff of life. What you make of these elements is your contribution to the art of living, an art form that demands continual practice and growth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore and reconnect with your inherent wisdom, clarity, and healing capacity. My aim is to assist you in shifting your energy from struggling against yourself to living intimately with the natural joy available to you in this life. Set down that which doesn't serve you and you will find room for what's here now, as well as what's to come.
(928) 212-2887 View (928) 212-2887
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Charmaine Fuller
Counselor, MC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85207
I approach counseling and the individual from an intersectional feminist and Buddhist-psychology informed background.
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 approach counseling and the individual from an intersectional feminist and Buddhist-psychology informed background.
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.
(520) 210-5921 View (520) 210-5921
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Christine Heinisch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85705
I am a graduate of the Nalanda Institute's Contemplative Psychotherapy (specializing in Buddhist Psychotherapy) program which is dedicated to the scientific research and study of the Indo-Tibetan tradition as it relates to Western Psychotherapy.
Are you feeling stuck? Past practices and coping that once served the purpose of protecting you from further difficulties, often become obstacles to your well-being as well as interfere with your functioning in relationships and community. When caught in the cycle of stress and / or trauma you may build a narrative that involves blaming of others and / or shaming and blaming yourself. By seeing the contributing biological, psychological, and social factors and by taking responsibility for changing the things you are capable of changing, you begin to successfully navigate obstacles. I am here to help.
I am a graduate of the Nalanda Institute's Contemplative Psychotherapy (specializing in Buddhist Psychotherapy) program which is dedicated to the scientific research and study of the Indo-Tibetan tradition as it relates to Western Psychotherapy.
Are you feeling stuck? Past practices and coping that once served the purpose of protecting you from further difficulties, often become obstacles to your well-being as well as interfere with your functioning in relationships and community. When caught in the cycle of stress and / or trauma you may build a narrative that involves blaming of others and / or shaming and blaming yourself. By seeing the contributing biological, psychological, and social factors and by taking responsibility for changing the things you are capable of changing, you begin to successfully navigate obstacles. I am here to help.
(520) 413-5873 View (520) 413-5873
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Steve Rosalik
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85716
Waitlist for new clients
I’ve trained in Buddhist, Christian and secular philosophical traditions for the past 30 years, in mindfulness and meditation for 18 years, and in the science of trauma and its recovery since 2016.
Whether you need to do some healing or just want some help sorting yourself out, we can do that together. Anything from the very small (counseling) to the very large (trauma-focused psychotherapy with internal family systems or IFS), or doing energetic and somatic work (trauma and tension release exercises or TRE), I offer to follow or guide you on whatever journey you need to take. Part of this journey may be building skills or developing coping strategies. Another part may be forming a totally new relationship to whatever challenges you face, whether those challenges seem to be outside or inside of you.
I’ve trained in Buddhist, Christian and secular philosophical traditions for the past 30 years, in mindfulness and meditation for 18 years, and in the science of trauma and its recovery since 2016.
Whether you need to do some healing or just want some help sorting yourself out, we can do that together. Anything from the very small (counseling) to the very large (trauma-focused psychotherapy with internal family systems or IFS), or doing energetic and somatic work (trauma and tension release exercises or TRE), I offer to follow or guide you on whatever journey you need to take. Part of this journey may be building skills or developing coping strategies. Another part may be forming a totally new relationship to whatever challenges you face, whether those challenges seem to be outside or inside of you.
(520) 591-9428 View (520) 591-9428
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Molly Anne McGinnis
MPCC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Reclaim YOUR mind. Who would YOU be if your life was no longer “in reaction to” someone or something else? Childhood Trauma Roots may have you stuck, lost or overwhelmed- QUIZ If yes to any: 1. You find yourself repeating unwanted behaviors, despite KNOWING better. 2. Emotional distress last hrs.-days 3. Attracting drama/ toxic relationships & second guess yourself regularly. 4. Talk yourself OUT of first trusting your gut, or overthink even small things. 5. Having the same endless arguments that only just circle the drain. 6. Self-sabotage regularly - learn more WATCH : (copy/paste) YouTube video link found below & in intro box
Reclaim YOUR mind. Who would YOU be if your life was no longer “in reaction to” someone or something else? Childhood Trauma Roots may have you stuck, lost or overwhelmed- QUIZ If yes to any: 1. You find yourself repeating unwanted behaviors, despite KNOWING better. 2. Emotional distress last hrs.-days 3. Attracting drama/ toxic relationships & second guess yourself regularly. 4. Talk yourself OUT of first trusting your gut, or overthink even small things. 5. Having the same endless arguments that only just circle the drain. 6. Self-sabotage regularly - learn more WATCH : (copy/paste) YouTube video link found below & in intro box
(602) 362-8456 View (602) 362-8456
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Leslie McCormick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, R-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85701
Waitlist for new clients
You’re searching for meaning or purpose in life. Perhaps you want to trust your intuition more. You feel at a crossroads. You’ve been successful in your work but feel a bit unsatisfied. You’re stable but lacking joie de vivre. You’re a creative, but not feeling all that creative right now. You sense this isn't something your sharp intellect or talk therapy can help you with. You feel your body holds wisdom for you, but you don’t know how to access it. I put decades of experience in psychotherapy and depth, creative, and contemplative processes in service of guiding and witnessing your unfolding into a more authentic, at-peace you.
You’re searching for meaning or purpose in life. Perhaps you want to trust your intuition more. You feel at a crossroads. You’ve been successful in your work but feel a bit unsatisfied. You’re stable but lacking joie de vivre. You’re a creative, but not feeling all that creative right now. You sense this isn't something your sharp intellect or talk therapy can help you with. You feel your body holds wisdom for you, but you don’t know how to access it. I put decades of experience in psychotherapy and depth, creative, and contemplative processes in service of guiding and witnessing your unfolding into a more authentic, at-peace you.
(520) 502-7391 View (520) 502-7391
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Suzanne Lovejoy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEFT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
Are you looking for more Resilience in your life & relationships? Would you like to learn how to improve your focus, attention & emotional presence with others? Hello, my name is Suzanne Lovejoy. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am also a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. I offer an Integrative, Mindful Approach to Relational Resilience and Wellness​.
Are you looking for more Resilience in your life & relationships? Would you like to learn how to improve your focus, attention & emotional presence with others? Hello, my name is Suzanne Lovejoy. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am also a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. I offer an Integrative, Mindful Approach to Relational Resilience and Wellness​.
(520) 253-7560 View (520) 253-7560
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Wiser Counseling & Coaching - Anna Liu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Drop your mask and stop living on autopilot! Let's face it: everyday feels like a struggle, even though you seem to have everything that is supposed to make your happy. it feels like you have no purpose in your life anymore. You're asked to play so many parts in everyday life. The problem is that you're exhausted, and your sense of self was lost along the way. You've been so dedicated to everyone else that now you're feeling stuck and unhappy in your own life. Before you know it, you're fighting off anxiety, sadness, or relationship problems. Everyone looks to you for the answers, but you don't know how to fix anything anymore.
Drop your mask and stop living on autopilot! Let's face it: everyday feels like a struggle, even though you seem to have everything that is supposed to make your happy. it feels like you have no purpose in your life anymore. You're asked to play so many parts in everyday life. The problem is that you're exhausted, and your sense of self was lost along the way. You've been so dedicated to everyone else that now you're feeling stuck and unhappy in your own life. Before you know it, you're fighting off anxiety, sadness, or relationship problems. Everyone looks to you for the answers, but you don't know how to fix anything anymore.
(602) 456-4150 View (602) 456-4150
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Mindful Sex and Relationship Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85712
Are you tired of feeling "stuck" in a repetitive pattern with your partner and it just won't stop no matter what you do? Do you have low sexual desire and you are concerned it won't come back? Have you been told you have a sex/porn addiction? Are you polyamorous and having a hard time with jealousy or fear?
Are you tired of feeling "stuck" in a repetitive pattern with your partner and it just won't stop no matter what you do? Do you have low sexual desire and you are concerned it won't come back? Have you been told you have a sex/porn addiction? Are you polyamorous and having a hard time with jealousy or fear?
(520) 391-9503 View (520) 391-9503
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Gloria Constance Mathiesen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
Gloria C. Mathiesen, MA, LMT, LPC, C-DBT, ERYT-500, Certified Aromatherapist, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher. I am only available virtually through the platform ZOOM. Big or small, trauma is trauma, it is something that I enjoy helping people navigate through and come out of. Your story is important, and it is an honor when you share it with me. I am a big fan of Internal Family Systems Theory and integrate it with all other aspects of our work together. I believe we all share an internal world of "protective parts" and through them we can begin the healing process.
Gloria C. Mathiesen, MA, LMT, LPC, C-DBT, ERYT-500, Certified Aromatherapist, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher. I am only available virtually through the platform ZOOM. Big or small, trauma is trauma, it is something that I enjoy helping people navigate through and come out of. Your story is important, and it is an honor when you share it with me. I am a big fan of Internal Family Systems Theory and integrate it with all other aspects of our work together. I believe we all share an internal world of "protective parts" and through them we can begin the healing process.
(520) 201-2481 View (520) 201-2481
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Dr. Sabrina Pratt
Psychologist, PsyD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Trauma impacts every area of our life, so the most effective treatment is one which does the same. Through a holistic approach, I help children, adolescents, and young adults who have experienced unexpected and/or stressful life events take control of their narrative and rediscover the joy of life. Together we will collaboratively develop a plan for growth and healing that best fits your unique experiences and needs. My focus areas of treatment are grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma, with a specialty in working with survivors of childhood and/or adulthood sexual traumas.
Trauma impacts every area of our life, so the most effective treatment is one which does the same. Through a holistic approach, I help children, adolescents, and young adults who have experienced unexpected and/or stressful life events take control of their narrative and rediscover the joy of life. Together we will collaboratively develop a plan for growth and healing that best fits your unique experiences and needs. My focus areas of treatment are grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma, with a specialty in working with survivors of childhood and/or adulthood sexual traumas.
(480) 605-0820 View (480) 605-0820
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Celeste Strong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CAGCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85308
I am so thrilled you are here and excited to become a part of your journey in using your own personal power to achieve your ideal self. My name is Celeste, and I am licensed through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience utilizing Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, EMDR, and Positive Psychology to address multiple issues stemming from depression, anxiety, substance use, phobias, grief, relationships, trauma, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and other life experiences.
I am so thrilled you are here and excited to become a part of your journey in using your own personal power to achieve your ideal self. My name is Celeste, and I am licensed through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience utilizing Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, EMDR, and Positive Psychology to address multiple issues stemming from depression, anxiety, substance use, phobias, grief, relationships, trauma, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and other life experiences.
(623) 624-3660 View (623) 624-3660
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Shana L McKissick
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Relationships and life in general can be stressful. We are often taught to work more, be more, and keep going at all costs. But for many of us, this becomes a never-ending cycle of exhaustion. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional struggles. I'm deeply committed to the importance of your mental health, placing it on par with the care we give our physical bodies.
Relationships and life in general can be stressful. We are often taught to work more, be more, and keep going at all costs. But for many of us, this becomes a never-ending cycle of exhaustion. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional struggles. I'm deeply committed to the importance of your mental health, placing it on par with the care we give our physical bodies.
(480) 741-2437 View (480) 741-2437
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Kyle Giblin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85013  (Online Only)
If you experienced something traumatic; I am proof that you can heal! If you have struggled with addiction; I can relate. If you’re finding your way through a complex relationship; I got your back! Trauma, addiction, and complex relationships all impact us similarly. As the owner of small group practice 'Noble Path Counseling & Consulting', I ensure that my team of professionals can relate to your situation and also provide you with highly specialized skills tailored to your needs. Let us help you overcome whatever obstacles you face so that you can start living your best life ASAP!
If you experienced something traumatic; I am proof that you can heal! If you have struggled with addiction; I can relate. If you’re finding your way through a complex relationship; I got your back! Trauma, addiction, and complex relationships all impact us similarly. As the owner of small group practice 'Noble Path Counseling & Consulting', I ensure that my team of professionals can relate to your situation and also provide you with highly specialized skills tailored to your needs. Let us help you overcome whatever obstacles you face so that you can start living your best life ASAP!
(602) 899-0750 View (602) 899-0750
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Kara Jean Brei
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Hello and welcome! I am happy to help anyone who is struggling to work through a difficult situation, feelings, and/or hurtful situation/upbringing. I help people find their own life/style solutions, performance, and satisfaction. I work best with creative communities because I have lived experience as a member of these populations. Basically, anyone who identifies as an outsider may appreciate my reality-based, forward, and honest approach to solution-discovery. I look forward to meeting you and working mutually to infuse your life with more balance, joy, passion, and love.
Hello and welcome! I am happy to help anyone who is struggling to work through a difficult situation, feelings, and/or hurtful situation/upbringing. I help people find their own life/style solutions, performance, and satisfaction. I work best with creative communities because I have lived experience as a member of these populations. Basically, anyone who identifies as an outsider may appreciate my reality-based, forward, and honest approach to solution-discovery. I look forward to meeting you and working mutually to infuse your life with more balance, joy, passion, and love.
(623) 294-8545 View (623) 294-8545
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Candice Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85298
Hi, my name is Candice Smith and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving individuals in East Valley including Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach to understanding who you are and what you would like to achieve. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the trust, respect, and alliance that is created between client and therapist. While pain, frustration, and sadness often bring people to counseling, I know that transformation happens when you take action. I look forward to helping you on your personal journey!
Hi, my name is Candice Smith and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving individuals in East Valley including Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach to understanding who you are and what you would like to achieve. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the trust, respect, and alliance that is created between client and therapist. While pain, frustration, and sadness often bring people to counseling, I know that transformation happens when you take action. I look forward to helping you on your personal journey!
(480) 605-1417 View (480) 605-1417
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Lisa R. Schmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85261  (Online Only)
Do you feel like you’re on high alert all of the time—constantly walking on eggshells, worrying about what could happen and on the lookout for danger? Are you consumed with incessant, looping thoughts that make it difficult to focus on tasks at hand and be present with the people around you? Perhaps you engage in perfectionistic thinking and are overly hard on yourself, always second guessing your decisions, stressing about making a mistake and thinking you could have done something better. Welcome to my profile, and approach: with Mindfulness informed choices, we can transform our lives into ones of meaning, reducing our suffering.
Do you feel like you’re on high alert all of the time—constantly walking on eggshells, worrying about what could happen and on the lookout for danger? Are you consumed with incessant, looping thoughts that make it difficult to focus on tasks at hand and be present with the people around you? Perhaps you engage in perfectionistic thinking and are overly hard on yourself, always second guessing your decisions, stressing about making a mistake and thinking you could have done something better. Welcome to my profile, and approach: with Mindfulness informed choices, we can transform our lives into ones of meaning, reducing our suffering.
(480) 418-8037 View (480) 418-8037
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Danielle Bosma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85032  (Online Only)
Weekends available now! After experiencing intense stress we can experience anxiety, spaciness, a tense body, irritability, relational conflict, or intrusive memories. Trauma can be more obvious - a sudden, horrible event, but maybe life has been overwhelming as long as you can remember, which might mean a long history of stress. I use creative and innovative trauma healing practices - ancient and cutting edge - to help people access healing, even those who have been a therapy a long time. I especially enjoy working with the queer community. As a queer person myself I do not take lightly the importance of affirming care.
Weekends available now! After experiencing intense stress we can experience anxiety, spaciness, a tense body, irritability, relational conflict, or intrusive memories. Trauma can be more obvious - a sudden, horrible event, but maybe life has been overwhelming as long as you can remember, which might mean a long history of stress. I use creative and innovative trauma healing practices - ancient and cutting edge - to help people access healing, even those who have been a therapy a long time. I especially enjoy working with the queer community. As a queer person myself I do not take lightly the importance of affirming care.
(602) 704-5489 View (602) 704-5489
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Tamara L Zuniga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85741
Things happen to us everyday which impact and change who we are and how we though the world. My twenty-five plus years of working in this field with individual's of diverse ages, cultures and back grounds have proven this to be true. I believe my role as a therapist is to support others in identifying "their" purpose while growing their mental, emotional and physical health. The passion for supporting others in the process of gaining insight and identifying positive changes toward their future is "my" purpose.
Things happen to us everyday which impact and change who we are and how we though the world. My twenty-five plus years of working in this field with individual's of diverse ages, cultures and back grounds have proven this to be true. I believe my role as a therapist is to support others in identifying "their" purpose while growing their mental, emotional and physical health. The passion for supporting others in the process of gaining insight and identifying positive changes toward their future is "my" purpose.
(520) 337-2125 View (520) 337-2125