Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
Kyle Giblin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85013 (Online Only)
Our experience is backed with specialized treatment modalities including: Sand Tray, Play therapy, art interventions, DBT, EMDR, CBT, SE, and IFS.
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!
Our experience is backed with specialized treatment modalities including: Sand Tray, Play therapy, art interventions, DBT, EMDR, CBT, SE, and IFS.
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!
Fernando Martinez (Aba)
LBA, BCBA, MA
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Are you having difficulty with managing challenging behaviors? Do you want your child to express their needs? I specialize in using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help children, teens, or adults diagnosed with autism and developmental disabilities reach their developmental milestones. I will create goals and model how to improve communication, daily living (e.g. getting dressed), coping, safety (e.g. crossing the street), social, play, and reduce behaviors (e.g. tantrums and aggression). I am currently accepting new clients who need intensive direct 1:1 in-home ABA services.
Are you having difficulty with managing challenging behaviors? Do you want your child to express their needs? I specialize in using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help children, teens, or adults diagnosed with autism and developmental disabilities reach their developmental milestones. I will create goals and model how to improve communication, daily living (e.g. getting dressed), coping, safety (e.g. crossing the street), social, play, and reduce behaviors (e.g. tantrums and aggression). I am currently accepting new clients who need intensive direct 1:1 in-home ABA services.
Mike Greenwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85014
I work with clients throughout the course of the life span. I have skills for working with both youth and adults. I have been working in the helping professions since 2003. And a licensed provider from 2011. I personalized the treatment to each client and each need. I offer both long term and short term treatment options: EMDR, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, CBT, Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, SandTray Therapy, and Solution Focused Interviewing.
I work with clients throughout the course of the life span. I have skills for working with both youth and adults. I have been working in the helping professions since 2003. And a licensed provider from 2011. I personalized the treatment to each client and each need. I offer both long term and short term treatment options: EMDR, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, CBT, Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, SandTray Therapy, and Solution Focused Interviewing.
Cynthia D Berry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHI
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85016
My expertise entails working with children and their families, utilizing play therapy, sand trays, and attachment-based family therapy.
I am accepting new clients! My experience in the field has led me to understand that everyone is unique and comes to healing in their own ways. My role is to provide a safe and nurturing environment and assist individuals in understanding and achieving their goals during the therapeutic process.
My expertise entails working with children and their families, utilizing play therapy, sand trays, and attachment-based family therapy.
I am accepting new clients! My experience in the field has led me to understand that everyone is unique and comes to healing in their own ways. My role is to provide a safe and nurturing environment and assist individuals in understanding and achieving their goals during the therapeutic process.
David Blackstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85028
While the "mode of interaction" with adults is talk, my favored approach with young children is play therapy with parent guidance.
My approach to doing psychotherapy is a contemporary psychoanalytic approach. This approach is a form of psychotherapy which helps patients heal through the safe, mutual exploration of previous life experiences and current life circumstances. More importantly, transformation in psychoanalytic therapy occurs through the participation by the patient in a relationship with the therapist in which the two partners, through their mutual exploration of life history, relationships, and the here-and-now experience of relating in therapy, come to help patients heal wounds, know themselves better, and lead healthier and more satisfying lives.
While the "mode of interaction" with adults is talk, my favored approach with young children is play therapy with parent guidance.
My approach to doing psychotherapy is a contemporary psychoanalytic approach. This approach is a form of psychotherapy which helps patients heal through the safe, mutual exploration of previous life experiences and current life circumstances. More importantly, transformation in psychoanalytic therapy occurs through the participation by the patient in a relationship with the therapist in which the two partners, through their mutual exploration of life history, relationships, and the here-and-now experience of relating in therapy, come to help patients heal wounds, know themselves better, and lead healthier and more satisfying lives.
John Opuroku
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85022
My focus is to help children, youth, adults, and families with ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger, Family issues, Bereavement/Grief, Marriage and Family, Parenting, Occupational, Stress Management, or Life Management issues to meet their goals. At Omnipotent Health Services we believe that with consistent love and respect we can help at risk youth, adults, and families can rise above any past traumas.
My focus is to help children, youth, adults, and families with ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger, Family issues, Bereavement/Grief, Marriage and Family, Parenting, Occupational, Stress Management, or Life Management issues to meet their goals. At Omnipotent Health Services we believe that with consistent love and respect we can help at risk youth, adults, and families can rise above any past traumas.
Duane Freeman
Counselor, LAC, MEd
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Waitlist for new clients
My experience spans more than 20 years, working predominantly in independent private schools, meeting with individuals, developing and implementing social-emotional learning curricula, collaborating with various psychologists and psychiatrists to support students, creating parent presentations on child development, social dynamics, parent-child communication, and running leadership, social, and divorce groups. I use humor and improv to lower defenses, teach social cues, practice interpersonal skills, and approach difficult topics in a playful yet direct way. I support your healing process in creative and fun ways.
My experience spans more than 20 years, working predominantly in independent private schools, meeting with individuals, developing and implementing social-emotional learning curricula, collaborating with various psychologists and psychiatrists to support students, creating parent presentations on child development, social dynamics, parent-child communication, and running leadership, social, and divorce groups. I use humor and improv to lower defenses, teach social cues, practice interpersonal skills, and approach difficult topics in a playful yet direct way. I support your healing process in creative and fun ways.
Arizona Family Counseling (a service of CFC)
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Arizona Family Counseling is committed to providing high-quality counseling and parent coaching services to strengthen individuals, couples, and families. We believe that your past and present experiences and support system greatly help or hinder your well-being and relationships. Our compassionate team is trained and experienced in understanding family systems, trauma, and attachment. We expertly utilize this understanding to help you work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting needs, and behavioral difficulties.
Arizona Family Counseling is committed to providing high-quality counseling and parent coaching services to strengthen individuals, couples, and families. We believe that your past and present experiences and support system greatly help or hinder your well-being and relationships. Our compassionate team is trained and experienced in understanding family systems, trauma, and attachment. We expertly utilize this understanding to help you work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting needs, and behavioral difficulties.
Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LPC, CCTP, CAGSSAC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027
At Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions we believe whole people connecting with one another enhances the well-being of the family and the community. Similarly, people living and working together as whole communities will make the world better for all of us. Additionally, we all need places where we can speak without fear of judgement or rejection. When these needs are met, barriers to growth and well being can be removed. Our goal is to provide an environment that fosters the kind of individual growth that comes from intentional change by promoting health, healing and restoration.
At Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions we believe whole people connecting with one another enhances the well-being of the family and the community. Similarly, people living and working together as whole communities will make the world better for all of us. Additionally, we all need places where we can speak without fear of judgement or rejection. When these needs are met, barriers to growth and well being can be removed. Our goal is to provide an environment that fosters the kind of individual growth that comes from intentional change by promoting health, healing and restoration.
Rustin Foster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Society’s rigid rules produce trauma not only when we experience disaster, but also when denied the opportunity to develop our identities. Whether LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, racial minority, or living with trauma or disease, we stumble through the world, learning to anticipate constant challenge and new ways to be hurt. When others speak of fond memories, we recall the effort we put into masking through it. When memories are too painful, we try to forget them – but they stay with us, hiding below our conscious mind where they wreak havoc on our bodies, creating chronic pain, addiction, mental illness and disease.
Society’s rigid rules produce trauma not only when we experience disaster, but also when denied the opportunity to develop our identities. Whether LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, racial minority, or living with trauma or disease, we stumble through the world, learning to anticipate constant challenge and new ways to be hurt. When others speak of fond memories, we recall the effort we put into masking through it. When memories are too painful, we try to forget them – but they stay with us, hiding below our conscious mind where they wreak havoc on our bodies, creating chronic pain, addiction, mental illness and disease.
Phoenix Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85085
Quality: Phoenix Wellness Center is committed to providing quality counseling. Our counselors treat most mental health concerns using effective, evidence based treatments. Our counselors specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, divorce, and adjustment concerns. Additionally, we treat individuals, families, couples, children and adults. We work collaboratively as a team to provide you and your family with comprehensive treatment.
Quality: Phoenix Wellness Center is committed to providing quality counseling. Our counselors treat most mental health concerns using effective, evidence based treatments. Our counselors specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, divorce, and adjustment concerns. Additionally, we treat individuals, families, couples, children and adults. We work collaboratively as a team to provide you and your family with comprehensive treatment.
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Joshua G Kellison
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85028
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who seeks to support client's goals, while also helping them achieve a life worth living. Prior to private practice I have worked at the VA and the National Center for PTSD in Honolulu, HI, Seattle Children's Hospital, PCH, and community mental health clinics. As a result of working within a variety of settings, I have the experience and skills to work with children, adolescents, and adults who present with behavioral, mood, and life challenges. I also have specialized training for grief, impulse control and anger management, PTSD, and coping/emotion regulation skills acquisition.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who seeks to support client's goals, while also helping them achieve a life worth living. Prior to private practice I have worked at the VA and the National Center for PTSD in Honolulu, HI, Seattle Children's Hospital, PCH, and community mental health clinics. As a result of working within a variety of settings, I have the experience and skills to work with children, adolescents, and adults who present with behavioral, mood, and life challenges. I also have specialized training for grief, impulse control and anger management, PTSD, and coping/emotion regulation skills acquisition.
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85048
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Paul Ryan Burton
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tired of carrying around your anxiety and depression every day? Does it feel like you’re wearing a full backpack all the time? Do work and relationships add to your life or just use up your energy? If you’re tired of life feeling heavy, I can help you with that. There is a reason for the way you feel, and we will uncover and resolve that reason. Gaining new information that allows manageable change in our lives lightens our daily burden and improves relationships, work, and life. Are you ready to take off that backpack and live less seriously and more freely? If so, I hope you'll email me.
Tired of carrying around your anxiety and depression every day? Does it feel like you’re wearing a full backpack all the time? Do work and relationships add to your life or just use up your energy? If you’re tired of life feeling heavy, I can help you with that. There is a reason for the way you feel, and we will uncover and resolve that reason. Gaining new information that allows manageable change in our lives lightens our daily burden and improves relationships, work, and life. Are you ready to take off that backpack and live less seriously and more freely? If so, I hope you'll email me.
Federico Poloni
Marriage & Family Therapist, LAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Does your home life feel chaotic and exhausting? Do your find yourself in screaming matches with your kids? Has their behavior become too much and too disruptive? Maybe their behavior has begun to affect your marriage, friendships, or their school. If you are feeling frustrated, exhausted, anxious or depressed, unhappy with your own reactions and nothing you try seems to be working, then you are in the right place. I work with parents, children (5 and older), and families to strengthen their relationships, equip them to deal with changes, and bring rest, quiet, and peace into the home again.
Does your home life feel chaotic and exhausting? Do your find yourself in screaming matches with your kids? Has their behavior become too much and too disruptive? Maybe their behavior has begun to affect your marriage, friendships, or their school. If you are feeling frustrated, exhausted, anxious or depressed, unhappy with your own reactions and nothing you try seems to be working, then you are in the right place. I work with parents, children (5 and older), and families to strengthen their relationships, equip them to deal with changes, and bring rest, quiet, and peace into the home again.
Integrative Psychotherapy and Assessment Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85015
You are strong, you are resilient, and it is okay to need help! Life can often become extremely difficult. I am here to help. I will come alongside you in your journey as a trusted partner, teammate, and counselor. Someone to always be in your corner. I will help you be accountable for your life and I will be privileged to assist you in your time of need for any and all substance abuse related needs. Schedule with John Fleming (LISAC), Shaun Oldridge (LASAC), Janice Fairbank (LISAC), or Mike Larose LASAC.
You are strong, you are resilient, and it is okay to need help! Life can often become extremely difficult. I am here to help. I will come alongside you in your journey as a trusted partner, teammate, and counselor. Someone to always be in your corner. I will help you be accountable for your life and I will be privileged to assist you in your time of need for any and all substance abuse related needs. Schedule with John Fleming (LISAC), Shaun Oldridge (LASAC), Janice Fairbank (LISAC), or Mike Larose LASAC.
Ian Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85044 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to work towards becoming their best selves. They are not afraid to seek hard answers and are willing to work hard at the goals they set for themselves.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to work towards becoming their best selves. They are not afraid to seek hard answers and are willing to work hard at the goals they set for themselves.
Janis N Davila
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Online Only)
Welcome to your safe space, I'm glad you're here! I have a strong passion for the counseling profession, as well as a desire to empower and advocate for every single client. I am a counselor who supports clients in overcoming their challenges. As a counselor, it is my role to assist clients towards meeting their goals while also providing an encouraging environment while we work together. Clients can express themselves freely while I ensure every counseling session is a safe space and place for them. As a counselor, I strive to build the best client and counselor relationship possible.
Welcome to your safe space, I'm glad you're here! I have a strong passion for the counseling profession, as well as a desire to empower and advocate for every single client. I am a counselor who supports clients in overcoming their challenges. As a counselor, it is my role to assist clients towards meeting their goals while also providing an encouraging environment while we work together. Clients can express themselves freely while I ensure every counseling session is a safe space and place for them. As a counselor, I strive to build the best client and counselor relationship possible.
Dr. Sharon von Lentz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85028
ACCEPTING Saturday appointments, New therapy clients, in person and virtual. Telemedicine certified. CBT certified. I enjoy working with children, and adults. I have 35 years' experience helping people regain hope and passion in their lives. Are you or a loved one experiencing anxiety, depression and/or social isolation? Do you need to make a decision about staying in a relationship? Do you need assistance with finding your passion in life? I am experienced with mood disorders, issues affecting children and adolescents as well as parenting. I am only a phone call away.
ACCEPTING Saturday appointments, New therapy clients, in person and virtual. Telemedicine certified. CBT certified. I enjoy working with children, and adults. I have 35 years' experience helping people regain hope and passion in their lives. Are you or a loved one experiencing anxiety, depression and/or social isolation? Do you need to make a decision about staying in a relationship? Do you need assistance with finding your passion in life? I am experienced with mood disorders, issues affecting children and adolescents as well as parenting. I am only a phone call away.
Felix Salomon
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85020 (Online Only)
My approach in therapy is to respect each individual as a whole person. I believe each person knows himself or herself best. Rather than just treating the symptom(s), I attempt to get to know the person well enough to guide them into insights of the CAUSES of their problems. My ultimate goal is to help each individual achieve the healthiest level of well-being and highest developmental level of functioning. Whenever appropriate, I work with multiple members of the same family in order to strengthen the family and/or marriage.
My approach in therapy is to respect each individual as a whole person. I believe each person knows himself or herself best. Rather than just treating the symptom(s), I attempt to get to know the person well enough to guide them into insights of the CAUSES of their problems. My ultimate goal is to help each individual achieve the healthiest level of well-being and highest developmental level of functioning. Whenever appropriate, I work with multiple members of the same family in order to strengthen the family and/or marriage.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.