Therapists in Gold Canyon, AZ

I provide hope and relief to people experiencing strain in their relationships. You and your partner may have been living through communication breakdowns, big life changes, or “couples drift” for years. If you're engaged or newlyweds, you might be hoping to avoid the pitfalls you've seen hurt your friends and family. If you and/or your partner are neurodivergent, you might need someone to help you speak the same language. If any of these struggles sound familiar, it might be time to rediscover the strengths that drew you to each other in the first place.

Accepting New Clients at our Gold Canyon location, as well as telehealth if preferred. We are a private practice offering psychotherapy for adult individuals and relationship counseling. Psychotherapy and counseling share similarities but differ in scope and depth. Counseling tends to focus on immediate issues, offering guidance, and practical solutions for challenges like relationship problems or stress management. Psychotherapy delves deeper into long-standing patterns, exploring emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to address underlying issues such as trauma, complex mental health conditions, or deep-seated personality traits.

During this very challenging time of communities chaos, personal and career transitions and uncertainties, we are all seeking comfort, understanding, welcoming connection, and joining something that is both meaningful and personally fulfilling and safe to participate in. We seek others that can identify with our own experiences, our fears, and our perceived solutions. We feel guarded and suspicious, and alone and sometimes forgotten. We blame ourselves for feeling depressed or anxious, grief and heartbroken for our families, our future, and work environments. We want to work harder to feel better and yet, continue to struggle.

I have a specialized interest in treating relational trauma, as I believe this is the source of complex trauma that begins with our family of origin. I am versed in issues such as codependency, love addiction/dependency, infidelity, betrayal/trauma bonds, generational trauma, and other negative consequences of relational trauma. I primarily utilize RLT (Relational Life Therapy) and EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), as traditional talk therapy is not enough to alleviate us from negative symptoms, as the cognitive part of the brain is disconnected from the emotional experience in the body and so remains "stuck."

Accepting NEW clients 2024. Our lives are like a story book. We can't keep writing our story if we keep turning back to pages we already wrote.. re-reading and ruminating on our past selves or flipping ahead to blank pages trying to predict a story that hasn't been written. Life transitions, stress, trauma, grief and SO many other variables can get in the way of writing our story. I want help you learn to be present and grounded in your life. Process past experiences and move forward

I am EMDR trained. I work with clients who have experienced trauma. I give many resources that help to deal with traumatic memories that may come up in between sessions. Not only do I work with EMDR but I do also use Mindfulness, CBT and DBT. I can help you with self-esteem issues, blocking beliefs and feeder memories so that you can live the life with reduced stress and so that you can live a life that you are meant to live.

At Thriving Minds Academy, we are dedicated to empowering children with autism to reach their full potential. We provide specialized education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) one-on-one services in Apache Junction, Arizona. Our facility serves children on the autism spectrum, ranging from preschool to middle school age. Our clients face a variety of challenges, including social communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviors, and academic delays. We understand the unique needs of each child and tailor our programs to promote their social, emotional, and academic growth. Our team of highly qualified professionals, including special education teachers, ABA therapists, and speech and occupational therapists, work collaboratively to create individualized education plans (IEPs) that address each child's specific goals and accommodations. With a nurturing and inclusive environment, we strive to foster independence, self-confidence, and lifelong learning skills in our students. Join us at Thriving Minds Academy and embark on a journey of growth, empowerment, and success for your child with autism.

At Thriving Minds Academy, I've made it my mission to create a nurturing environment for children with autism, paying keen attention to their unique social, sensory, and academic challenges. I hold the belief that every child deserves a tailored education and therapy experience that fosters growth, independence, and confidence. With specialized education and personalized ABA services, I empower your child to excel academically, develop vital social skills, and successfully navigate sensory sensitivities.