Therapists in Tucson, AZ

What's holding you back from living your best life? Do you sometimes feel stuck? Have trouble managing your thoughts and emotions? Life can be challenging, and I understand that. I believe we all have the innate strength within us to overcome life's struggles, but sometimes it is helpful to have some extra support. As your therapist, I am here to work collaboratively with you to become the best version of yourself. I am warm and connect with my clients on a deep level. I can help you get excited about the future and all of the great possibilities that life has to offer.

Life doesn't have to be hard. There are simple ways to make it better. I can help you to gain insight and perspective, identifying the patterns of thinking, feelings, and neurobiological reactions that manifest your emotional pain and or mental anguish. Once we understand the patterns that need to be changed, we can work together to select the right treatment for you. Having a plan is half the battle, and the other is having someone with the personal and professional experience to guide you. Let's get together and find out if we are a good fit, to embark upon your journey to wholeness, together.

Stess, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can impact our brains along with our nervous system. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards change.. Please contact Gretchen at Connectionscounselingaz.com

Great to meet you! I specialize in working with individual adults in both Florida and California State. Prior to becoming a therapist, I dedicated 20 years to working in community health centers, hospitals, adult day care facilities, and a crisis support center and text line in California. This wide array of experience gave me the opportunity to identify those suffering from depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss, self-worth issues, relationship problems, and other life stressors. I continue to be honored and humbled with clients allowing me to enter their worlds.

I'd like to help you resolve core conflicts that may be interfering with your ability to thrive and enjoy your life. I can assist you in taking your narrative back from cultural and family conditioning and to live more dynamically. My approach is respectful, creative, and evidence-based. I view my clients as equals and see myself as a collaborator rather than a clinically-distanced authority figure. I am grateful to serve many clients with a diversity of backgrounds.

You no longer need to feel isolated or ashamed of your feelings. I have created a safe place for you to explore your concerns with empathic understanding and acceptance. I have specialized in anxiety, depression and relationship issues since 1982. Does your anxiety interfere with daily activities and relationships? We will explore the root of your issue and give you tools to help you calm down and be in control of them. Perhaps you force a smile on your face but inside are feeling despair or separated from others and your surroundings.Together we will get to the root of these issues so you can have healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Are you feeling stressed, sad, in pain, anxious…or all of the above? Do you think you "should" feel happy, but you don't--and you're not sure why or what to do about it? Or maybe you're grieving a loss or a trauma & feeling lost yourself. No matter what you're facing, I'm here to help!! Since 2007, I've counseled diverse people from all walks of life. I use empathy, honesty, humor, & compassion in all my work. Combined with your innate wisdom & your courage in starting this process, we'll develop a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance that allows you to heal your past & live a happier, healthier, & brighter present & future.

Are you ready to change?! I’m very direct! I will utilize all my tools to help you be better across the board! From relationships to communication to full mind body health. We will be a team together to help you be a better you! I draw from 30 years of counseling experience , training, couples communication, coaching and a whole life perspective to help you improve from your physical health to mental health to communication skills in your relationships! Contact me today!