Mikaela
Counselor, LAC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (928) 628-5189
Life is as messy as it is beautiful, and reaching out for support takes real courage. As a trauma-informed therapist, I aim to create a space where you feel seen, safe, and supported. I believe therapy is most powerful when it feels like a collaboration—one grounded in trust, compassion, and curiosity. In our work together I aim to support you to heal, grow, and reconnect with your inner strength. I invite working with people from all backgrounds and presentations, with special interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, attachment wounds, trauma, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, and life transitions.
My approach to therapy is holistic and flexible, shaped by your unique needs. I commonly draw from evidenced-based practices including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), values-based modalities, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), skills focused modalities, and mindfulness-based practices.
I welcome individuals of all backgrounds and presentations, with special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ populations, trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, self-esteem, identity development, interpersonal challenges, and life transitions.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Mikaela Forest now - (928) 628-5189
Let's Connect (928) 628-5189
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LAC-23569 Mikaela Forest
- Attended Northern Arizona University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Part of Cultivate Counseling
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused