Therapists in Tucson, AZ

Wait list! Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, I can help. I have more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma. I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. I am passionate about LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist working as a depth psychologist. I enjoy working with people to find meaningful insights and fresh perspectives in effort to break old patterns of life experiences such as dissatisfying relationships, loneliness, unhappiness, fear of failure, feeling misunderstood, emotional hurt, disappointment, loss, depression and/or anxiety. I strive to create the feeling of being well understood so that we may proceed together in exploring and uncovering what lies beneath the initial symptoms that are presented. From there, I hope that effective and lasting changes eventually take place.

Life can get messy and overwhelming, even when we think we've got our shit together! You may be coming here as a parent feeling exhausted by how to help your child, wanting to find the right therapist for your child or teen that they connect with, or searching as an adult needing a space to process all the stressors of life. I am excited to help you get started with identifying your needs and working together to come up with goals that you feel motivated to tackle.

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?

Desert Life Psychotherapy provides a space to explore emotional and relational difficulties related to depression, anxiety, family conflict, and interpersonal struggles in day to day life. I provide counseling to teens and adults who are ready to begin understanding themselves in order to create a brighter and more productive future. I am most effective at treating individuals and families who are ready to understand the underlying issues leading to current symptoms through self-exploration, and are looking for insight to create lasting change in their lives.

It's hard to be happy when your life is out of balance: You feel down or sad. The activities you used to enjoy are no longer fun. You have no energy. Everything stresses you out. You feel like crying. You want to crawl into a hole and pull the hole in with you. Maybe you're hurt and angry over a relationship. Maybe you're a teenager whose parents don't understand you or you're the parent of a kid who's making dangerous choices. Maybe you're a young adult who has discovered that "adulting" is a lot harder than you thought.

Have you been feeling disconnected? Do you need help finding yourself again? If you need help finding your center, I can support you. I understand how anxiety, challenges, transitions, relationship issues, and stressors can negatively impact you and prevent fulfillment and balance. I want to help you reclaim your power to develop a more meaningful and purposeful life.

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.

I am available for Teletherapy sessions throughout the state of Arizona. I use a variety of techniques & experiential methods to help my clients change their self-defeating patterns and access & process underlying emotional blocks. I tailor my work to meet individual needs drawing primarily from the theories of Mindfullness-Based Cognitive Therapy as well as Gestalt, Adlerian & Jungian Therapy, My work is guided by the premise that each individual holds within them the capacity to understand and heal themselves. My role is to facilitate a connection to this capacity which allows my clients to feel more fulfilled & connected in life.

I have years of experience working with addictions, depression, and teen issues. I am passionate about recovery and helping those in need find their own recovery. I work to help individuals let go of the old messages that are mean and belittling to themselves, and help replace them with compassion and kindness. Because, it's when we feel good about ourselves that we are able to treat ourselves well. Battling mental health issues is hard and having someone you feel safe with to explore the deep, dark parts of your soul is where the healing begins.

You might not feel happy about your transition to motherhood, and it might not feel natural. You might not recognize the sadness or anger you are feeling, and all you want more than anything, is to feel connected to your baby. You want to feel better about this new time of your life, enjoy your child, and feel more confident in yourself. I specialize in helping women through this vulnerable motherhood journey.

All you need is more hours in the day and you'd be good, right? Feeling like you have a never ending to-do list, you get a lot done and nothing done at the same time, feeling unappreciated, exhausted, organized but scattered, and no one sees how hard you're really working. I see you. My clients are looking for clarity, solutions, and more time. By the time my clients find me they've likely already tried some things, read some books, and made some changes but nothing seems to work long term. Nothing seems to really stick. I get it. I've been there.

You are creative and successful in your career. You've worked hard to achieve; you use your training to help others. You've explored self-help and spiritual programs. Yet it feels like something is missing. You wake in the morning with a feeling of anxiety or dread. In your relationships, you react emotionally rather than respond consciously. Although people enjoy your company, you feel lonely and unhappy. You suspect that the old survival skills you learned to survive a painful childhood are no longer useful. You yearn to change and grow, to live with a calm mind and vitality, and to reclaim the joy that is your birthright.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Using a holistic approach in therapy we will explore the mind, body and spirit connection. We will learn balance and build resilience through the power of self-discovery, thus improving your quality of life. Negative thought patterns and beliefs will be identified and challenged through DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. When needed we may create healthy eating habits and a healthy relationship with exercise. Cultivating your spirituality to relieve fear and nurture an attitude of gratitude and abundance is encouraged.

If you are ready to get back to or become the person you are meant to be, let’s talk. Trauma, anxiety, and depression can all hold us back and keep us living in survival mode, but you are here for more than that. You are meant to realize your potential and your dreams, and therapy can help you knock down barriers to doing that. In my years as a therapist the most common issue I have encountered is that people are too hard on themselves, too unkind and unwilling to forgive. Just like a plant getting sunlight and water, we tend to thrive when treated with love and respect. Therapy can help you get there.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whatever your problem, I will help you find a solution. Therapy is enriching and life changing as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to handle your life and emotions. There is no reason to stay in bad relationships, a job you hate, being stuck in anxiety/anger/depression or trauma. I will guide you to emotional freedom full of meaning and purpose.

Looking for someone to help you overcome your challenges while supporting you in achieving your most important goals? I'm Dr. Joy. I fuse positive psychology & Christian spirituality, using a unique 8-step model that incorporates the best strategies for powerful, rapid personal transformation. I love helping clients gauge & celebrate their progress in therapy while experiencing progressively greater self-worth, confidence, personal fulfillment & success. I combine 3 decades of rich experience with the financial/scheduling flexibility usually found in newer therapists. Call me for a free half-hour consultation!

NOTE: Only online sessions available at this time. Do you struggle with day to day activities? Feeling regret from the past? Feeling stuck? Worried about the future? Life events that have changed you? As a clinical psychologist I work with individuals in a caring and nonjudgmental environment. Issues include: Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, aging, teenage struggles, gender identity/fluidity issues, meaning in life, spiritual & religious issues, near-death experience (NDE)/exceptional human experiences (EHE). Please note: I only work with individual clients; no couples or family therapy.

Life has many ups and downs. Some are more challenging than others. Learning new coping skills to manage challenging emotions, developing resilience, and building on strengths can make a difference in how we cope with life transitions and promote self-discovery. I would like to support you in your healing journey while emphasizing growth and helping you reach your desired goals.