Women's Issues Therapists in Glendale, AZ

First off, I want to praise you for taking initiative on seeking the help you deserve. Seeking mental health counseling can be scary, foreign, and uncomfortable. Guess what? all of those feelings are valid. You may also feel excited! which is also something to praise. Give yourself grace for being here now. I am believer that therapy is a journey in which I am there to guide you on. With my therapeutic approach, we will be able to identify your strengths, areas of growth, and learn skills to help you reach your goals.

I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 18 years of clinical experience, as well as a former D1 Athlete. I am passionate about integrative healthcare and assisting individuals to expand their capacity for success and live their best life while reducing the effects of stress and chronic disease in the body. I offer adult therapy treatment for: Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Life Transitions, Stress Related Issues, Women's Issues, and all Pre-Natal & Postpartum Issues.

I am passionate about collaborating with people who have been underserved, having worked for over 20 years with people of diverse races/ ethnicities/ nationalities, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership/ family structure, religions and philosophies, occupations and lifestyles. Regardless of what mental health, relationship or life issue you might have, if you crave a breadth and depth of healing insight, I am highly effective at supporting this process. I work best with those whose greatest satisfaction is found in unique experiences, whether alone or shared with others. I love working with people who feel different!

At Freedom Family Counseling we enjoy working with couples and families including kids and adolescents, struggling to find peace and harmony in their relationships. Instead of discord and pain, we firmly believe the family unit can be a place of solace and support ultimately strengthening each individual within its system and the couple or family unit as a whole. We also help individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief or trauma.

Compassionate and Personalized Mental Health Therapy for Sensitive Adults. Scheduling new adult clients for Telehealth. I am a seasoned therapist of over 16 years and have a niche specialty in working with individuals who have already completed the beginning stages of healing and are now fine tuning aspects of their lives and are in action or maintenance stages of change. Additionally, I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist but prefer the term Autism Spectrum Differences, and experienced with Neurodivergent adults with low support needs. I utilize a strength based and affirming approach to therapy.

I have over 22 years experience working exclusively with complex issues related to women. My approach is client centered & integrative: I provide a “whole-person” therapeutic approach. I take into account spiritual, emotional, physical and social factors in your treatment. I work in the present, the future and will address the past if it is appropriate for your circumstance. I am trauma sensitive, I am a survivor of trauma and deeply understand the dynamic that comes with the decision to heal & change. My priority is creating safety and rapport. I listen and we decide together the most appropriate path or approach for your care

Finding hope and healing is possible. People who have experienced trauma, overwhelming stressors, a change in life events find support in therapy. Our goals include helping our clients find coping strategies, process traumatic events, improve relationships, and find balance through emotional regulation.

Life change left you feeling "stuck", down or isolating? A masters level licensed Christian counselor with immediate openings I realize it takes courage to seek help and offer a safe place for healing. Would you rather walk and talk, or prefer a listening ear in a comfy office? We will collaborate to set goals promoting forward movement. A former teacher and military spouse, I will meet you where you are and help you find clarity and insight to move through emotions motivating proactive growth.

Have you been feeling disconnected? Do you often shut-down emotionally, feel overwhelmed, panicked, or ashamed? Have you struggled in relationships, waiting for and expecting the other shoe to drop? Do you find yourself giving and giving, but getting little in return? Do you frequently criticize yourself or others? You are not alone, and you are not broken. You developed these patterns to help you survive pain and difficulty. In a safe and healing environment, we can learn about and shed unhealthy patterns. You can find safety in your body and connect with yourself so you can stop surviving and start living the life you deserve!

It is my belief that counseling is one of the most overlooked and underutilized tools to finding healing from life and gaining a clearer picture of our true selves. Having personally overcome loss and tragedy to get here, I have experienced first-hand how trained professionals can help us find our ways past such obstacles. I have worked for years as a speech therapist specializing in helping children with disabilities and different abilities to master the skills necessary to succeed. I have also served as a missionary to Kenya, and I continue to work with the disadvantaged both locally and abroad.

My ideal client is someone who has identified a need to work through some complicated past or present events in the safe & skilled space of therapy. I work with women, veterans, BIPOC folks and men who have experienced stress, loss, grief, trauma and depression/anxiety. I can work with you to explore your thoughts, memories, and emotions in a safe space. You can learn to resolve feelings and manage your responses to people, places, or objects that remind you of your past.

I specialize in Marriage & Family Therapy and working with individuals, couples, & families to develop healthy communication strategies, address attachment & relational issues (i.e., infidelity, trust, trauma therapy, parenting, boundaries, separation/divorce), & decrease feelings of anxiety, depression, burnout, and distress. I utilize a systems perspective, which highlights processing our patterned experiences throughout our lives (relationships, anxiety, self-worth…), as well as have a variety of training within trauma modalities (i.e., EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, PIT training/Meadows-Trained).

I'm accepting new clients for Mon and Thur 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Fridays 9:00 am to 1pm. Getting started with therapy or finding a therapist can be overwhelming and I want to congratulate you for taking the first step and learning about me. I’m fluent in Spanish-English reading, writing and of course speaking. My experience in the health care field since 2016 and the last 4 years in mental health within the community mental health system has only grown my ability to connect with a diverse population and understand the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, parental challenges, teen challenges and couples issues.

Are you suffering alone? Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Do you crave to live a purposeful life? Do you long to make meaningful connections with your loved ones? Don’t give up! Sometimes, we stumble and get sidetracked along life’s journey because of pain and shame resulting from losses and choices of others and ourselves. But there is hope and there is help. My heart centers around journeying alongside with you for self-discovery, discernment, and direction, guided by your own values, just so you can heal and find meaning and purpose in your relationship with yourself and with others.

Do you struggle with anxiety? Do you suspect you have ADHD? Are you dealing with a recent loss? Relationship Struggles? Therapy is here to help you navigate all of this. There is hope and we can help. Make an appointment today with one of our therapists to learn tools for coping with life's challenges.

Deciding to begin therapy and choosing a therapist can be difficult and anxiety provoking. I encourage you to move forward in this endeavor. I can help you make positive changes to reduce anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, increase and maintain motivation, make healthy lifestyle changes, and resolve personal and professional issues. I can also help you improve communication skills and become more assertive and empowered. If your problems are interfering with your relationships, social interactions, family dynamics, or work, help is available.

I have had the pleasure of companioning adults through life's challenges. In particular, I specialize in those seeking help navigating loss. That loss could be of a person, companion animal, or other loved one... or, any number of other non-physical death losses. Loss of dreams, dreams and those plans we have are included! I truly hope to create that sacred space where you can do the work of your heart and soul.

Dr. Kaplan specializes in treating adolescents and adults for eating disorders, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience working with athletes experiencing anxiety and disordered eating. Dr. Kaplan also assists individuals in working through past traumatic events and other co-occurring mental health conditions. Dr. Kaplan also has the capacity to offer telehealth services to individuals and families in Arizona.

Hi, I'm Sofia, and I love helping kids, families, and couples reconnect with each other and find the joy in spending time together! I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and have worked with families in the valley for over 18 years. During this time, I've had the opportunity to watch many different family dynamics. When someone asks what makes the difference between "surviving" families and "thriving" families, I say it's the quality of those fundamental relationships. My goal is to help you and your family develop the understanding and habits that allow you to strengthen and foster healthy relationships.