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Eric Shiveley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85748  (Online Only)
I do think our relationships (or lack of) are an important starting point, and I use a combination of narrative, dbt-based, and even art-based interventions.
Depression, Music, and Arts Emphasis - I hope you're doing alright today. Okay, I AM a licensed therapist, and I've worked with people who struggle with all kinds of mood, substance, and relationship issues. That said, I think lo-fi chill mixes and animes like Spirited Away and Neon Genesis Evangelion have been some of the most helpful comforts for many people the last few years. We all need supports and something to do, and we need to feel okay when when we're alone. I was a recording engineer, musician, and videographer before I became a therapist, and I like to help people find their own voice and center.
I do think our relationships (or lack of) are an important starting point, and I use a combination of narrative, dbt-based, and even art-based interventions.
Depression, Music, and Arts Emphasis - I hope you're doing alright today. Okay, I AM a licensed therapist, and I've worked with people who struggle with all kinds of mood, substance, and relationship issues. That said, I think lo-fi chill mixes and animes like Spirited Away and Neon Genesis Evangelion have been some of the most helpful comforts for many people the last few years. We all need supports and something to do, and we need to feel okay when when we're alone. I was a recording engineer, musician, and videographer before I became a therapist, and I like to help people find their own voice and center.
(719) 224-9688 View (719) 224-9688
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Dr. Karen Ruskin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85028
As a Psychotherapist, LMFT, life/relationship/family/job coach, consultant, I'm compassionate & multidisciplinary using the best fit therapy style based on the unique needs of each client: CBT, IFS, solutions, mind-body connection, strategies/action steps, meditation, mindfulness, holistic, family systems, insight, narrative, direct, empowerment & more.
YOU deserve the best! Couple crisis (infidelity, intimacy, sexual, traditional, non-traditional, LS, conflict, communication, trust, deciding-stay or go, parenting, infertility)? As an expert in relational health, I offer a safe space to provide you with the solution-focused help you deserve. Marriage saving? Dating? Divorced? Be your best self? Men's or Women's issues? Young adult? Youth? Stress related body ailments? Anxiety? Trauma? Grief/Loss? Stuck? Hi, I'm Dr. Karen & I get it! I'm a nationally renowned leader in mental and relational wellness providing individual, couple & family counseling for ANY challenge & TV contributor.
As a Psychotherapist, LMFT, life/relationship/family/job coach, consultant, I'm compassionate & multidisciplinary using the best fit therapy style based on the unique needs of each client: CBT, IFS, solutions, mind-body connection, strategies/action steps, meditation, mindfulness, holistic, family systems, insight, narrative, direct, empowerment & more.
YOU deserve the best! Couple crisis (infidelity, intimacy, sexual, traditional, non-traditional, LS, conflict, communication, trust, deciding-stay or go, parenting, infertility)? As an expert in relational health, I offer a safe space to provide you with the solution-focused help you deserve. Marriage saving? Dating? Divorced? Be your best self? Men's or Women's issues? Young adult? Youth? Stress related body ailments? Anxiety? Trauma? Grief/Loss? Stuck? Hi, I'm Dr. Karen & I get it! I'm a nationally renowned leader in mental and relational wellness providing individual, couple & family counseling for ANY challenge & TV contributor.
(781) 241-7837 View (781) 241-7837
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Scott Fuller
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85206
As part of my practice, I utilize CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, art therapy, and Jungian psychology.
It is no secret that life is unpredictable. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for taking the first step toward discovering yourself and developing your potential. In addition to fostering a personalized approach to healing and growth, I am passionate about the mind-body connection. As a counselor, I strive to help others realize their potential and find hope in life.  The goal of my practice as a person-centered therapist is to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment. It is my pleasure to support you whether it pertains to depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, spirituality, sex life, or self-esteem.
As part of my practice, I utilize CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, art therapy, and Jungian psychology.
It is no secret that life is unpredictable. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for taking the first step toward discovering yourself and developing your potential. In addition to fostering a personalized approach to healing and growth, I am passionate about the mind-body connection. As a counselor, I strive to help others realize their potential and find hope in life.  The goal of my practice as a person-centered therapist is to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment. It is my pleasure to support you whether it pertains to depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, spirituality, sex life, or self-esteem.
(480) 906-4687 View (480) 906-4687
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Maria Blahut
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85204
As your child learns to better understand and regulate their physical urges, their emotional messages and their mental narrative and how those patterns negatively impact their daily life, they can become empowered to make necessary changes.
Are your children displaying challenges with emotions, relating to others or adjusting to a school environment? Difficulty regulating emotions and impulsive behaviors can negatively affect the way we interact with others, causing difficulties in building those relationships we need to thrive. I primarily work with children and teens with an emphasis on Autism, development delays, ADHD and anxiety and the impact on daily functioning and fully enjoying life. I have seen how trauma negatively affects normal childhood development and have been trained in EMDR for children to help free them from a burden and pain they don’t understand.
As your child learns to better understand and regulate their physical urges, their emotional messages and their mental narrative and how those patterns negatively impact their daily life, they can become empowered to make necessary changes.
Are your children displaying challenges with emotions, relating to others or adjusting to a school environment? Difficulty regulating emotions and impulsive behaviors can negatively affect the way we interact with others, causing difficulties in building those relationships we need to thrive. I primarily work with children and teens with an emphasis on Autism, development delays, ADHD and anxiety and the impact on daily functioning and fully enjoying life. I have seen how trauma negatively affects normal childhood development and have been trained in EMDR for children to help free them from a burden and pain they don’t understand.
(480) 608-9687 View (480) 608-9687
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Adrienne Kronholm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85012
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years experience providing adult individuals and couples therapy. The therapy modalities I employ include emotionally focused couples therapy, cognitive behavioral, family systems, narrative therapy, and supportive and educational interventions. My therapeutic style has been described as warm, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and interactive. It is my goal to help people reconnect with a sense of hope and possibility. I welcome any questions you may have about me or my practice.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years experience providing adult individuals and couples therapy. The therapy modalities I employ include emotionally focused couples therapy, cognitive behavioral, family systems, narrative therapy, and supportive and educational interventions. My therapeutic style has been described as warm, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and interactive. It is my goal to help people reconnect with a sense of hope and possibility. I welcome any questions you may have about me or my practice.
(602) 908-2128 View (602) 908-2128
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Vicktoria Patzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Looking for a "Change" the time is now! I want to help you achieve your goals and the quality of life you are looking for. I believe in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental approach as we journey together on your path of growth and/or in the healing process enabling you to be your best you! We will work together to address unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, or beliefs, create a new narrative, make choices that support your core values and align with your authentic self.
Looking for a "Change" the time is now! I want to help you achieve your goals and the quality of life you are looking for. I believe in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental approach as we journey together on your path of growth and/or in the healing process enabling you to be your best you! We will work together to address unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, or beliefs, create a new narrative, make choices that support your core values and align with your authentic self.
(480) 409-2331 View (480) 409-2331
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Paula Jayne Byrne
MA, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85308
Waitlist for new clients
I use many different techniques of family therapy, ranging from narrative therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy.
Everybody needs somebody to talk to. A sympathetic ear. A listener, a supporter, a guide through the difficult times and along the road to a better future. The transitions that come with marriage and with divorce. The arrival of a child, which always changes the family dynamic; the departure of a child, which brings its own anxieties. Living with a chronically ill child. Loving a rebellious adolescent. Miscarriage, menopause, bereavement. Other life changes, too: relocating to another city, even another country. All the things that can drive a couple apart, but also, with the right help, bring them closer together.
I use many different techniques of family therapy, ranging from narrative therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy.
Everybody needs somebody to talk to. A sympathetic ear. A listener, a supporter, a guide through the difficult times and along the road to a better future. The transitions that come with marriage and with divorce. The arrival of a child, which always changes the family dynamic; the departure of a child, which brings its own anxieties. Living with a chronically ill child. Loving a rebellious adolescent. Miscarriage, menopause, bereavement. Other life changes, too: relocating to another city, even another country. All the things that can drive a couple apart, but also, with the right help, bring them closer together.
(623) 240-4619 x705 View (623) 240-4619 x705
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Mark Grochocki
Marriage & Family Therapist, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85308
In sessions I use a variety of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Structural Therapy as well as my training as a Gottman Level 1 and 2 Certified Couples Training Methods for marriages.
I have a passion for helping individuals, marriages, and families heal the painful parts of their lives that have held them back from thriving in every area of their life. For everyone, our family system, whether our family of origin or our current family, plays such an important part in shaping the way we see and operate in this world and I am excited to help people learn how to operate and thrive as individuals or within their family systems. Through my training and experience I have gained an appreciation for relational dynamics and I love seeing how there is hope for everyone no matter what your life experience has been!
In sessions I use a variety of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Structural Therapy as well as my training as a Gottman Level 1 and 2 Certified Couples Training Methods for marriages.
I have a passion for helping individuals, marriages, and families heal the painful parts of their lives that have held them back from thriving in every area of their life. For everyone, our family system, whether our family of origin or our current family, plays such an important part in shaping the way we see and operate in this world and I am excited to help people learn how to operate and thrive as individuals or within their family systems. Through my training and experience I have gained an appreciation for relational dynamics and I love seeing how there is hope for everyone no matter what your life experience has been!
(623) 278-5779 View (623) 278-5779
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Cara Jones, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85205
Specializing in Veterans and Seniors. I accept Medicare. The healing process is a journey that begins with a safe and trusting relationship with your therapist. I provide a non-judgmental therapeutic environment to facilitate your self-exploration. I have experience working with adults from various backgrounds, with a focus on emotional distress, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life transitions (i.e. divorce, new baby), trauma (child sexual assault, domestic violence, and war). I utilize a pragmatic eclectic yet holistic approach which integrates empathy, mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Narrative, and EMDR to promote change.
Specializing in Veterans and Seniors. I accept Medicare. The healing process is a journey that begins with a safe and trusting relationship with your therapist. I provide a non-judgmental therapeutic environment to facilitate your self-exploration. I have experience working with adults from various backgrounds, with a focus on emotional distress, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life transitions (i.e. divorce, new baby), trauma (child sexual assault, domestic violence, and war). I utilize a pragmatic eclectic yet holistic approach which integrates empathy, mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Narrative, and EMDR to promote change.
(480) 568-2189 View (480) 568-2189
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Judi Mackey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Prescott, AZ 86301  (Online Only)
Additional modalities include, CBT, Solution-focused, and Narrative.
My passion is helping others through life's ups and down standing along side them in the journey. I have found through therapeutic sessions a common thread, and that is finding and holding on to hope, and the struggle in learning to truly love yourself. This can come from a number of reasons including past trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, early childhood beliefs, and the list goes on. When an individual is comfortable "being in their own skin" they can move forward into healthy relationships and joy in life beginning to feel true love and hope bringing lifetime contentment.
Additional modalities include, CBT, Solution-focused, and Narrative.
My passion is helping others through life's ups and down standing along side them in the journey. I have found through therapeutic sessions a common thread, and that is finding and holding on to hope, and the struggle in learning to truly love yourself. This can come from a number of reasons including past trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, early childhood beliefs, and the list goes on. When an individual is comfortable "being in their own skin" they can move forward into healthy relationships and joy in life beginning to feel true love and hope bringing lifetime contentment.
(949) 353-6107 View (949) 353-6107
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Joanna Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85379  (Online Only)
I offer treatment in various modalities including CBT, DBT, Post Induction (PIT) therapy, Narrative approaches, Acceptance and Commitment, and I always focus on a strengths based, personalized approach to build a relationship that builds your self-worth and supports your self-esteem.
As a therapist, I have found purpose in bringing hope to the lives of others. When we are in pain– physical, emotional, or psychological, it is difficult to navigate the world around us. A therapist can help guide you through those moments, whether it be through holding space, helping you find the emotion in your body, or providing constructive insight. My goal is to have you experience the feeling of “ I’ve overcome this obstacle and I have regained my strength, my hope, my own purpose.” I’m excited to help you start living the life you are meant to fully experience!
I offer treatment in various modalities including CBT, DBT, Post Induction (PIT) therapy, Narrative approaches, Acceptance and Commitment, and I always focus on a strengths based, personalized approach to build a relationship that builds your self-worth and supports your self-esteem.
As a therapist, I have found purpose in bringing hope to the lives of others. When we are in pain– physical, emotional, or psychological, it is difficult to navigate the world around us. A therapist can help guide you through those moments, whether it be through holding space, helping you find the emotion in your body, or providing constructive insight. My goal is to have you experience the feeling of “ I’ve overcome this obstacle and I have regained my strength, my hope, my own purpose.” I’m excited to help you start living the life you are meant to fully experience!
(623) 624-9745 View (623) 624-9745
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Chelsea Spaulding
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85206
Are you struggling with your relationships? Do you find yourself asking, is it me or them? I can help! Allow me to come alongside you, help you navigate difficult relationships and work on that inner you to be the best version of yourself. My approach is a combination of multiple evidence-based therapies along with giving you the tools to rewrite your own narrative. I have experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Currently accepting new clients.
Are you struggling with your relationships? Do you find yourself asking, is it me or them? I can help! Allow me to come alongside you, help you navigate difficult relationships and work on that inner you to be the best version of yourself. My approach is a combination of multiple evidence-based therapies along with giving you the tools to rewrite your own narrative. I have experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Currently accepting new clients.
(928) 599-8663 View (928) 599-8663
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Natalie Martin-Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, BA
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85209
I provide trauma-focused treatment, which includes the utilization of EMDR, structural disassociation, narrative therapy, and trauma-focused CBT.
Hello! My name is Natalie Martin, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with Core Balance Counseling. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe environment for my clients that promotes change and growth. My areas of clinical focus include trauma, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, marriage and family challenges, sexual dysfunction, stress-management, self-esteem, and more. I have training and experience working with clients diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. I frequently work with veterans and first responders. I look forward to working with and supporting you through your journey to health and happiness!
I provide trauma-focused treatment, which includes the utilization of EMDR, structural disassociation, narrative therapy, and trauma-focused CBT.
Hello! My name is Natalie Martin, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with Core Balance Counseling. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe environment for my clients that promotes change and growth. My areas of clinical focus include trauma, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, marriage and family challenges, sexual dysfunction, stress-management, self-esteem, and more. I have training and experience working with clients diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. I frequently work with veterans and first responders. I look forward to working with and supporting you through your journey to health and happiness!
(480) 608-9749 View (480) 608-9749
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Michael 'big Dog' Abell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85034
As a Narrative Therapist, I understand that each person has a unique story.
As you search for a solution to the problem you are facing, you may feel that you are in the dark. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your eyes in the dark. Together we will seek to identify the problem and help you to stand against it. We will evaluate your unique story and work to rewrite it towards the preferred outcome that you will define. My unique perspective as a counselor with a visual impairment qualifies me to provide a view of the problem that is different than most counselors.
As a Narrative Therapist, I understand that each person has a unique story.
As you search for a solution to the problem you are facing, you may feel that you are in the dark. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your eyes in the dark. Together we will seek to identify the problem and help you to stand against it. We will evaluate your unique story and work to rewrite it towards the preferred outcome that you will define. My unique perspective as a counselor with a visual impairment qualifies me to provide a view of the problem that is different than most counselors.
(602) 313-1807 View (602) 313-1807
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Rachel Hamel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
As a therapist I try to cultivate a space of safety and non-judgment that allows individuals to experience and express the most vulnerable parts of themselves! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in couples, family, adults, and adolescent services with experience working with and treating the full spectrum of the life span. I am an Experiential Somatic Therapist. I also utilize expressive art modalities and other creative interventions. Other therapies and modalities I utilize in my practice are CBT, DBT, Family Systems Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory.
As a therapist I try to cultivate a space of safety and non-judgment that allows individuals to experience and express the most vulnerable parts of themselves! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in couples, family, adults, and adolescent services with experience working with and treating the full spectrum of the life span. I am an Experiential Somatic Therapist. I also utilize expressive art modalities and other creative interventions. Other therapies and modalities I utilize in my practice are CBT, DBT, Family Systems Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory.
(480) 605-3853 x716 View (480) 605-3853 x716
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Angela Chaloupka
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85297
I utilize an array of therpeutic modalities including but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Are you ready to go on a journey of self-discovery and unlock the thoughts that limit you? Come as you are! I provide a supportive, non-judgemental, direct, lighthearted, and often times witty, approach to therapy. My therapeutic approach involves deconstructing personal narratives, exploring the meanings of past events, observing patterns of thoughts and behaviors, and inspiring clients to integrate into the role of not only the author; but the editor of ones own life. The next chapter of life has yet to be written! Allow me to support you as you write your next chapter!
I utilize an array of therpeutic modalities including but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Are you ready to go on a journey of self-discovery and unlock the thoughts that limit you? Come as you are! I provide a supportive, non-judgemental, direct, lighthearted, and often times witty, approach to therapy. My therapeutic approach involves deconstructing personal narratives, exploring the meanings of past events, observing patterns of thoughts and behaviors, and inspiring clients to integrate into the role of not only the author; but the editor of ones own life. The next chapter of life has yet to be written! Allow me to support you as you write your next chapter!
(520) 210-5589 View (520) 210-5589
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Melissa Mann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT, MA, MC, CTP, CFMTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
I provide therapy utilizing a trauma informed approach while drawing from a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TFCBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Have you noticed that the recent changes in our world have resulted in more worry, less self care, increased frustration and an overall sense of discomfort? Are you looking for some relief from increased stress so you can find happiness and feel good every day? Or, are you trying to avoid miscommunication and repair the disconnection you feel within your relationship? As a first responder, public safety worker or medical provider, are you feeling exhausted, burned out and really need to talk to someone, in confidence who understands the culture and nuances of your work demands and responsibilities? I am here to help you feel better.
I provide therapy utilizing a trauma informed approach while drawing from a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TFCBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Have you noticed that the recent changes in our world have resulted in more worry, less self care, increased frustration and an overall sense of discomfort? Are you looking for some relief from increased stress so you can find happiness and feel good every day? Or, are you trying to avoid miscommunication and repair the disconnection you feel within your relationship? As a first responder, public safety worker or medical provider, are you feeling exhausted, burned out and really need to talk to someone, in confidence who understands the culture and nuances of your work demands and responsibilities? I am here to help you feel better.
(520) 277-9447 View (520) 277-9447
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John-Paul (Jp) Vu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAS-MFT, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Glendale, AZ 85308
I primarily utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in my work with individuals and couples.
One of the toughest parts about going to therapy is actually starting it in the first place. Thank you for your bravery and trust in this process. I look forward to being a part of your journey towards healing and growth. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to work through life's challenges. I am excited to take the knowledge and experience I've acquired and empower my clients to live a full life. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives and therefore have all the skills to overcome their challenges and transform their lives.
I primarily utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in my work with individuals and couples.
One of the toughest parts about going to therapy is actually starting it in the first place. Thank you for your bravery and trust in this process. I look forward to being a part of your journey towards healing and growth. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to work through life's challenges. I am excited to take the knowledge and experience I've acquired and empower my clients to live a full life. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives and therefore have all the skills to overcome their challenges and transform their lives.
(623) 281-1683 View (623) 281-1683
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Ashlea Taylor-Barber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Narrative therapy to help the individual explore oneself.
Are you seeking an unbiased person open to listening and discussing your thoughts? Sometimes we all need that! Life often brings us curve balls in the form of relational, career, racial, marital or family conflict that cause us to question who we are. These situations rattle our emotions to our core or change the normality that we call our life. During these times the ability to work through this with someone who specializes in transitional change maybe the answer!
Narrative therapy to help the individual explore oneself.
Are you seeking an unbiased person open to listening and discussing your thoughts? Sometimes we all need that! Life often brings us curve balls in the form of relational, career, racial, marital or family conflict that cause us to question who we are. These situations rattle our emotions to our core or change the normality that we call our life. During these times the ability to work through this with someone who specializes in transitional change maybe the answer!
(602) 560-7933 View (602) 560-7933
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Ellen Durant
Counselor, LPC, MC
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85224
I use a variety of methods cognitive, behavioral, education, experiential and narrative approaches based on the comfort level of my client.
I believe that individuals, couples and families have resources and strengths that can be identified and used in healing and promoting change. Clients who benefit from my services are committed and motivated to this process. He or she recognizes that positive results are most likely when they participate fully and trust in their own wisdom and creativity as well as in our relationship as client and therapist. I trust in the relationship I form with my clients, and I am present and committed to be an effective guide and resource in the process of change.
I use a variety of methods cognitive, behavioral, education, experiential and narrative approaches based on the comfort level of my client.
I believe that individuals, couples and families have resources and strengths that can be identified and used in healing and promoting change. Clients who benefit from my services are committed and motivated to this process. He or she recognizes that positive results are most likely when they participate fully and trust in their own wisdom and creativity as well as in our relationship as client and therapist. I trust in the relationship I form with my clients, and I am present and committed to be an effective guide and resource in the process of change.
(602) 497-3502 View (602) 497-3502
Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.