Therapists in Tempe, AZ

In my journey as a therapist, I have witnessed the profound impact that trauma can have on one's life, and I am dedicated to guiding my clients through the process of healing and growth. My professional experience includes working with diverse populations of all ages struggling with addiction, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and self-regulation. In my work I have witnessed the resilience and strength within each individual. I am particularly passionate about working with populations who have experienced foster care, eating disorders, and survivors of sexual abuse.

Trouble emotional/behavioral flexibility-Anxiety, Codependency,PTSD, Dissassociation? Struggling with anxiety-feeling numb or down in life? I have worked with the most World Class industry leaders and trained in most cutting edge therapies. We offer a down to Earth- "Whole Person Approach"-individualized planning with cutting edge tools-SEP,EMDR, Brainspotting, FSAP, CBT, DBT, PIT, CSAT-C, Licensed Substance Use, Certified Life Coach/Hypnotherapy, Brain Mapping/NeuroBiofeedback, CSAT model, Pia Melody’s PIT, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Meadows Trained & Somatic Experiencing Training Assistant. We are good with simple or complex ca

There are various obstacles life presents to us that leave us with many emotions to process. I have a Masters from Colorado Christian University in Clinical Mental Health with emphasis on Addiction and Chemical Dependencies, and a graduate from the Sexual Health Alliance and am pre-licensed with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) as a Sex Therapist providing in-depth psychotherapy treating clients with sexual issues and concerns. I emphasize the importance of faith-based practice and have strengths in substance abuse, addiction, chemical dependencies, couples, pre/marital,

At Oasis Psychological services, I conduct psychological evaluations for individuals ages 8-65, psychosexual evaluations for juveniles and adults with sexual behavior problems, and assessments for juveniles with delinquency and/or substance abuse issues. I also conduct disability evaluations. Oasis Psychological Services offers therapy for a wide range of mental health problems as well as specialized services for juveniles with sexual behavior problems. We offer individual, family, and group counseling.

In her high school senior English class Tonya was given an assignment to research colleges and majors. Through this assignment she learned about the field of social work and realized that she could combine her love of children and helping others into a career. This led Tonya on the road to getting her Social Work degree. She graduated with her AA degree in Social Work and then attended Arizona State University where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work.

I provide individual and family therapy to address client and family social, emotional and behavioral concerns. I am specialized in working with victim trauma, general mental health problems, substance abuse, chronic behavioral health problems, and youth with sexually maladaptive behavior issues. I also have experience working with children and families struggling with history of domestic violence, addiction, and working with adolescents on aggression replacement, acceptance and responsibility and implementing healthy lifestyles. This practice does NOT get involved in custody/divorce cases.

My goal is assisting clients with identifying and addressing internal and interpersonal goals by breaking cycles that do not work for them. The goal is to have clients gain autonomy and empowerment to address complex issues and concerns pragmatically, effectively, and consistently. Demographics include teens, young adults, and adults (individual session). The populations I work with include Developmental Trauma and/or Trauma, SMI, Personality Disorders, BFRB, Bipolar Disorder, and Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, and OCD). I utilize a multi-modal approach to ensure clients receive services that best meet their individualized needs.

I am a compassionate and experienced Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a deep commitment to nurturing the emotional well-being and harmony of children and their families. With a focus on your child(ren)'s unique needs, I will work with you to provide support and guidance to help your family thrive.

My life experiences have led me to the helping profession where I maintain a strategy with meeting people where they are in their exploration to discover or restore their quality of life. My methods and technique are to assist you with navigating and resolving conflicts where you can enhance your abilities for a fresh perspective and a renewed outlook. We all maintain the ability to create our own positive and negative emotions with how we interpret our lives, so let's design your plan together where you will become more confident with overcoming the challenges of life.

In this fast-paced world, many life challenges are at times more than one can handle. Whether it is processing past trauma or learning new strategies for coping with current stressors, you are taking the difficult first step. As a therapist of 20 years, I am committed to providing quality therapy to meet your needs with a personalized, solution-focused approach. I have twenty years of experience working with a variety of individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I also provide EMDR, a specialized type of trauma therapy. If you would like to know more about how we can work together, I look forward to connecting with you.

Life sometimes presents us with challenges. When we identify something in our lives that we want to change, it can be hard to cope with leaving you feeling overwhelmed. I provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment while exploring what lead to your life challenges. I have over 18 years of social work experience and 3 years of working in behavioral health. In my practice I use a variety of evidenced-based approaches including motivational interviewing, solution focused, person centered and cognitive behavioral therapy.

I’m a psychotherapist committed to helping my clients discover (or rediscover) their potential to live happier and more fulfilled lives. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to assisting clients to reach their goals, and my style of therapy is warm, accepting, and honest. I especially enjoy working with individuals who struggle with anger and youths with behavioral problems and partnering with individuals to manage personality disorder diagnoses effectively. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety and help others deal with the curve balls life often throws unexpectedly.

Psychotherapy is a partnership between the therapist and the client. The client sets the agenda, the therapist provides methods and together they discuss and explore alternatives to help the client achieve a more effective approach to life. Like any sort of partnership, the success or failure depends upon mutual effort. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2002 and I love my work.

As an MFT Intern, I have training and experience in working with couples and families that are not "typical" and enjoy supporting them in navigating their unique challenges, strengths, and differences in a way that feels supportive for all people involved in the family unit. I have a passion for supporting individuals in navigating the effects of trauma and harmful relationships. I am also excited to work with second generation young adults and supporting them in navigating the many common challenges that come with navigating conflicting values (generational, cultural, societal, etc).

Let's talk change! My goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, grow and overcome current obstacles to be your best self. I can help teach you, your child, and your family skills that can be used to help regulate overwhelming emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve meaningful relationships. I will utilize my passion, creativity and objectivity to help you discover your own inner strength and to love yourself first. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant, with specialized training in childhood trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy.

I am the best fit for a family who has children between the ages from birth to 24 years old. I offer support to families who are struggling with challenging behaviors from their children and adolescents in home or at school. I offer a unique systemic approach that includes parents in the treatment process that is not found in many other practices. This systemic approach is extremely affective and helps keep parents in the loop and helps families complete the treatment goal faster than other approaches. As I believe therapy for children should be brief and solution focused so they can get back to being a kid.

I strive to help families and couples to build connection and increase their understanding of one another. I seek to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental place for people to come together and work through life’s challenges. This process includes creating goals and working collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to meet the needs of each individual involved in therapy.

In life, there are no 'ideal' clients or 'ideal' problematic issues, rather there are people hurt, people in pain and distress, and people in need of finding hope within themselves. In my practice, I thrive on not focusing on the easy fix, but rather helping clients see, learn, and trust that their own internal resources are the root of what truly helps themselves heal.

At Desert Rain Behavioral Health Services you will find providers that are open, supportive, and accepting of wherever you are right now, and help empower you to get where you want to be. We are compassionate, skilled, and flexible to fit all needs and lifestyles. We are open to working with anyone regardless of their current need, and also specialize in play therapy-based interventions, sand tray therapy, and working with Autistic and developmentally disabled clients of all ages. We look forward to meeting you!