Photo of Cathy L Zipp, Licensed Professional Counselor in Tucson, AZ
Cathy L Zipp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Practicing EMDR for 15 years and kicking butt with Transgender Teens and Young Adults.
If you're ready for a kick-butt therapist, let's talk. I teach, support, inspire, give homework-and hold you accountable for making progress. Advanced techniques in EMDR will restore stability FAST. You will have fun again SOON & heal your traumas FOR GOOD. Big T & little t trauma work will pay off. It requires an investment of time & money, and you are worth it. Plan to cry & laugh a lot. My book, MidLife with Style, hit #1 on Amazon. Thanks everyone! I'll show you how to kick butt in Mid Life!
Practicing EMDR for 15 years and kicking butt with Transgender Teens and Young Adults.
If you're ready for a kick-butt therapist, let's talk. I teach, support, inspire, give homework-and hold you accountable for making progress. Advanced techniques in EMDR will restore stability FAST. You will have fun again SOON & heal your traumas FOR GOOD. Big T & little t trauma work will pay off. It requires an investment of time & money, and you are worth it. Plan to cry & laugh a lot. My book, MidLife with Style, hit #1 on Amazon. Thanks everyone! I'll show you how to kick butt in Mid Life!
(520) 401-5995 View (520) 401-5995
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Lova G. Njuguna
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85711
I have over 20 years of professional experience counseling adults in the areas of anger/emotions management, sexuality, relationships (love relationships, family relationships, social and work relationship) obsessions and compulsions, substance abuse, and sex-love-relationship addiction. If you are troubled by behaviors you cannot control, including the pursuit of sex, romance or relationships, or how you deal with your anger, anxiety, or other addiction, compulsion, or obsession, I am interested in talking with you.
I have over 20 years of professional experience counseling adults in the areas of anger/emotions management, sexuality, relationships (love relationships, family relationships, social and work relationship) obsessions and compulsions, substance abuse, and sex-love-relationship addiction. If you are troubled by behaviors you cannot control, including the pursuit of sex, romance or relationships, or how you deal with your anger, anxiety, or other addiction, compulsion, or obsession, I am interested in talking with you.
(520) 216-4757 View (520) 216-4757
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Luke Ryan - Gender Identity Center
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
As a Therapist, I am here to help you navigate different life paths, celebrations and barriers. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating holistic wellness into my practice. Some Therapeutic Interventions I use include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. I believe reliance on empowerment and self-discovery are crucial to healing. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2015 and a Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University in 2022.
As a Therapist, I am here to help you navigate different life paths, celebrations and barriers. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating holistic wellness into my practice. Some Therapeutic Interventions I use include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. I believe reliance on empowerment and self-discovery are crucial to healing. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2015 and a Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University in 2022.
(520) 464-4604 View (520) 464-4604
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April Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85719
In the 20+ years I've worked in the helping profession, I've been honored to walk with many individuals on their personal paths of self discovery. Bearing witness to their journeys has inspired me on my own path, both professionally and personally. I have found my interest concentrated on Human Sexuality. My intention is to provide an open and safe environment for individuals to explore concerns and questions related to aspects of their sexuality and gender expression. By exploring how this impacts one's personal experience, close relationships and lives, insight can be gained and self esteem improved. Areas of focus include:
In the 20+ years I've worked in the helping profession, I've been honored to walk with many individuals on their personal paths of self discovery. Bearing witness to their journeys has inspired me on my own path, both professionally and personally. I have found my interest concentrated on Human Sexuality. My intention is to provide an open and safe environment for individuals to explore concerns and questions related to aspects of their sexuality and gender expression. By exploring how this impacts one's personal experience, close relationships and lives, insight can be gained and self esteem improved. Areas of focus include:
(520) 265-5491 View (520) 265-5491
Photo of Mattie Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Tucson, AZ
Mattie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85705
I look forward to providing a warmly honest, empathic space while working collaboratively with clients to deepen levels of insight and explore new, more adaptive modes of being in the world. With openness and curiosity, I am committed to psychotherapy not only as an avenue for individual growth and healing, but also, as a way of empowering individuals to connect with others, act in their lives and impact their world. My approach is psychoanalytically based, and is rooted in relational, attachment, and trauma-informed theories and practices, with a special interest in somatics, affective neuroscience, and mindfulness.
I look forward to providing a warmly honest, empathic space while working collaboratively with clients to deepen levels of insight and explore new, more adaptive modes of being in the world. With openness and curiosity, I am committed to psychotherapy not only as an avenue for individual growth and healing, but also, as a way of empowering individuals to connect with others, act in their lives and impact their world. My approach is psychoanalytically based, and is rooted in relational, attachment, and trauma-informed theories and practices, with a special interest in somatics, affective neuroscience, and mindfulness.
(928) 325-1867 View (928) 325-1867
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Deena Gayle Hitzke
Counselor, EdD,LAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85712
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.
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.
(520) 210-5703 View (520) 210-5703
Photo of Gretchen E Solof, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Tucson, AZ
Gretchen E Solof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LMT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85705
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
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
(520) 231-7894 View (520) 231-7894
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Sam Ringer
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85701  (Online Only)
I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, and seek to empower my clients to make personal decisions about their treatment under guidance. My worldview and theoretical approach is rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and holistic framework and utilizes interventions from methodologies such as Somatic Experiencing, existentialism, and person-centered psychotherapy. I enjoy working with a wide range of demographics and issues, but my ideal client would be someone seeking help with integrating past trauma, a harm reduction approach to substance use, disordered eating, and/or moving through a life transition.
I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, and seek to empower my clients to make personal decisions about their treatment under guidance. My worldview and theoretical approach is rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and holistic framework and utilizes interventions from methodologies such as Somatic Experiencing, existentialism, and person-centered psychotherapy. I enjoy working with a wide range of demographics and issues, but my ideal client would be someone seeking help with integrating past trauma, a harm reduction approach to substance use, disordered eating, and/or moving through a life transition.
(505) 308-1722 View (505) 308-1722
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Healing Life Counseling-Tucson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85704
We now have an office in Tucson and are accepting New Clients. Welcome! We are a team of trained and qualified counselors who can help children, adolescents and adults cope with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, LGBTQIA+, eating disorders, ADHD, grief, relationship problems, addictions, codependency, career/job related issues, OCD, school problems, anger, major life changes, decision making, gender identity, crisis intervention and stress. We are passionate about helping you find new skills that will help you manage your symptoms and target ineffective behaviors, beliefs and habits that impact your quality of life.
We now have an office in Tucson and are accepting New Clients. Welcome! We are a team of trained and qualified counselors who can help children, adolescents and adults cope with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, LGBTQIA+, eating disorders, ADHD, grief, relationship problems, addictions, codependency, career/job related issues, OCD, school problems, anger, major life changes, decision making, gender identity, crisis intervention and stress. We are passionate about helping you find new skills that will help you manage your symptoms and target ineffective behaviors, beliefs and habits that impact your quality of life.
(480) 482-1838 View (480) 482-1838
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Jessica Rojas
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85704
Therapy should be a safe place for growth and healing. It is important to have a validating environment to work on obstacles and challenges we all face in our lives. I am an Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Tucson, Arizona. I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2010 and enjoy working with individuals of different ages and needs.
Therapy should be a safe place for growth and healing. It is important to have a validating environment to work on obstacles and challenges we all face in our lives. I am an Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Tucson, Arizona. I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2010 and enjoy working with individuals of different ages and needs.
(520) 210-5696 View (520) 210-5696
Photo of Tara A Edminson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Tucson, AZ
Tara A Edminson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85712
I am passionate about working with and advocating for individuals with who have experienced trauma. I believe that healing from early childhood experiences, learning new coping strategies, and finding purpose are of paramount importance to an individual's emotional health. Everyone is capable of making positive changes in their lives and the therapeutic relationship can be a catalyst to change. As a dedicated trauma therapist, I bring compassionate and evidenced based approach to supporting individuals on their healing journeys. With specialized training in EMDR Therapy and DBR-the newest trauma out of Glasgow, Scotland.
I am passionate about working with and advocating for individuals with who have experienced trauma. I believe that healing from early childhood experiences, learning new coping strategies, and finding purpose are of paramount importance to an individual's emotional health. Everyone is capable of making positive changes in their lives and the therapeutic relationship can be a catalyst to change. As a dedicated trauma therapist, I bring compassionate and evidenced based approach to supporting individuals on their healing journeys. With specialized training in EMDR Therapy and DBR-the newest trauma out of Glasgow, Scotland.
(520) 457-6822 View (520) 457-6822
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Holistic Wellness Partners & FIT
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC, MaEd
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Everyone experiences difficult times in their life, & we are here to guide you through those times. The goal is to help you uncover the true You, increase positive thinking & behavior, and increase your energy. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges, and to bring Balance into your life. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path of growth & Wellbeing. If you're looking for support & guidance through challenging situations contact Us.
Everyone experiences difficult times in their life, & we are here to guide you through those times. The goal is to help you uncover the true You, increase positive thinking & behavior, and increase your energy. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges, and to bring Balance into your life. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path of growth & Wellbeing. If you're looking for support & guidance through challenging situations contact Us.
(520) 447-2553 View (520) 447-2553
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Amy Shiner
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MC, LPC, SEP, LISAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
Life: ever changing and often challenging. I offer a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can expand your ability to improve the quality of your life. Therapy can provide understanding, relief from suffering, and empowerment. Each person or couple benefits from therapy designed specifically for them.
Life: ever changing and often challenging. I offer a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can expand your ability to improve the quality of your life. Therapy can provide understanding, relief from suffering, and empowerment. Each person or couple benefits from therapy designed specifically for them.
(520) 428-8640 View (520) 428-8640
Photo of Debra L Kaplan, Counselor in Tucson, AZ
Debra L Kaplan
Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, PACT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
Debra's therapeutic focus is experiential, direct and supportive. Debra integrates the PACT approach with couples. Clients are successful in resolving their family of origin issues, trauma, sex or porn addiction, anxiety and depression. Debra specializes in financial therapy; a regular request in therapy. My clients have voiced feeling happier and are in healthier relationships, both within themselves and with others. Together, we can resolve maladaptive behaviors that once protected painful experiences due to rejection, abandonment, and/or invalidation.
Debra's therapeutic focus is experiential, direct and supportive. Debra integrates the PACT approach with couples. Clients are successful in resolving their family of origin issues, trauma, sex or porn addiction, anxiety and depression. Debra specializes in financial therapy; a regular request in therapy. My clients have voiced feeling happier and are in healthier relationships, both within themselves and with others. Together, we can resolve maladaptive behaviors that once protected painful experiences due to rejection, abandonment, and/or invalidation.
(520) 203-1943 View (520) 203-1943
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Rahul Sivaprasad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85712  (Online Only)
A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in New Hampshire and Arizona. I am a Clinical Fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and serve on the Board of the Greengard Center for Autism in Portsmouth, NH. I had extensive training in dialectical-behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also employ solution-focused therapy as well as strategic brief therapy. With couples, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps clients reconnect with their partners. Specialties include: -Trauma -Internet Pornography addiction -Mood disorders -Crisis Management -Parenting -Meditation/mindfulness training
A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in New Hampshire and Arizona. I am a Clinical Fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and serve on the Board of the Greengard Center for Autism in Portsmouth, NH. I had extensive training in dialectical-behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also employ solution-focused therapy as well as strategic brief therapy. With couples, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps clients reconnect with their partners. Specialties include: -Trauma -Internet Pornography addiction -Mood disorders -Crisis Management -Parenting -Meditation/mindfulness training
(520) 214-4073 x1 View (520) 214-4073 x1
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Rooted Therapy & Wellness LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85745
Accepting NEW Clients! Do you struggle with unexplainable body aches, pains, insomnia, weight gain, anxiety, depression, relational issues, or familial conflicts? If any of these describes you, your body may be reacting and holding on to trauma. Trauma can be acute, chronic or complex and often are developed during our childhood years and many times is unconsciously passed down from our parents. I work with clients to battle their body from both a physical and mental standpoint in regards to their trauma. I specialize in healing trauma by getting to the root cause. In order to heal on the outside you have to heal on the inside.
Accepting NEW Clients! Do you struggle with unexplainable body aches, pains, insomnia, weight gain, anxiety, depression, relational issues, or familial conflicts? If any of these describes you, your body may be reacting and holding on to trauma. Trauma can be acute, chronic or complex and often are developed during our childhood years and many times is unconsciously passed down from our parents. I work with clients to battle their body from both a physical and mental standpoint in regards to their trauma. I specialize in healing trauma by getting to the root cause. In order to heal on the outside you have to heal on the inside.
(520) 412-7102 View (520) 412-7102
Photo of Allison McGillivray, Counselor in Tucson, AZ
Allison McGillivray
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
Therapy is life changing and enriching as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to mange your life and emotions. I believe one of the most courageous things a person can do is begin to understand their own story and the challenges that have brought them to therapy for guidance and support. In my 12 years of professional experienced that my clients have and demonstrate the capacity which all of us harbor which allows for healing, feeling better, cultivating fulfilling relationships and breaking through stuck points. Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.
Therapy is life changing and enriching as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to mange your life and emotions. I believe one of the most courageous things a person can do is begin to understand their own story and the challenges that have brought them to therapy for guidance and support. In my 12 years of professional experienced that my clients have and demonstrate the capacity which all of us harbor which allows for healing, feeling better, cultivating fulfilling relationships and breaking through stuck points. Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.
(520) 210-5801 View (520) 210-5801
Photo of Anilu Green, Licensed Professional Counselor in Tucson, AZ
Anilu Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85715  (Online Only)
Most people seek therapy because they're feeling dissatisfied, anxious, or depressed. If you'd like to change your life, I can help you understand what's getting in the way. While working together, I can help you find the solutions you're seeking. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I am also a Pre-Clinical Member of American Psychology Association (APA). I am also a Certified Sex Therapist. I am a student in a PhD program for Neuropsychology. I have clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups helping them navigate through various issues, big and small.
Most people seek therapy because they're feeling dissatisfied, anxious, or depressed. If you'd like to change your life, I can help you understand what's getting in the way. While working together, I can help you find the solutions you're seeking. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I am also a Pre-Clinical Member of American Psychology Association (APA). I am also a Certified Sex Therapist. I am a student in a PhD program for Neuropsychology. I have clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups helping them navigate through various issues, big and small.
(520) 467-7005 View (520) 467-7005
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Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85704  (Online Only)
* Currently only taking Teletherapy clients throughout the states of Arizona and Texas.* My name is Vernice Morris. I am the owner of Breaking Waves Counseling and a licensed clinical social worker and therapist. The pursuit of knowledge has taken me to many destinations throughout this country. With the knowledge and the experiences I obtained working with various people in many different capacities, I am able to assist my clients as we navigate through personal and professional hardships.
* Currently only taking Teletherapy clients throughout the states of Arizona and Texas.* My name is Vernice Morris. I am the owner of Breaking Waves Counseling and a licensed clinical social worker and therapist. The pursuit of knowledge has taken me to many destinations throughout this country. With the knowledge and the experiences I obtained working with various people in many different capacities, I am able to assist my clients as we navigate through personal and professional hardships.
(520) 549-4274 View (520) 549-4274
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Christine Heinisch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85705
Are you feeling stuck? Past practices and coping that once served the purpose of protecting you from further difficulties, often become obstacles to your well-being as well as interfere with your functioning in relationships and community. When caught in the cycle of stress and / or trauma you may build a narrative that involves blaming of others and / or shaming and blaming yourself. By seeing the contributing biological, psychological, and social factors and by taking responsibility for changing the things you are capable of changing, you begin to successfully navigate obstacles. I am here to help.
Are you feeling stuck? Past practices and coping that once served the purpose of protecting you from further difficulties, often become obstacles to your well-being as well as interfere with your functioning in relationships and community. When caught in the cycle of stress and / or trauma you may build a narrative that involves blaming of others and / or shaming and blaming yourself. By seeing the contributing biological, psychological, and social factors and by taking responsibility for changing the things you are capable of changing, you begin to successfully navigate obstacles. I am here to help.
(520) 413-5873 View (520) 413-5873

Transgender Therapists

As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?

A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.

What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?

Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.

How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?

An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.

How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?

Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.