Therapists Beginning With Q in Arizona

Hi there! My name is Kat, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I have extensive experience working with teens and adults who have experienced trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who are navigating through intense feelings, including anxiety and depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and other life stressors. The foundation of my approach is to meet you where you are at and to foster a therapeutic environment that is warm, compassionate, and collaborative.

Life is a journey of many ups and downs, joys and pain and stress!

Life is full of unexpected life changes and you can feel stuck; counseling services can help you process your feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Trauma and life stressors can manifest into anxiety, depression, overthinking, worry, and sleepless nights. Counseling can help combat these symptoms, feel unstuck and restore your energy and general sense of well-being. Learn healthier coping skills to combat these symptoms. You do not have to go through this process alone. Seeking help can be so difficult, put yourself first and take that next step. You deserve it!

I work with teens, adults, couples and veterans/first responders. I meet you where you are and help you heal and grown from that point. It can be uneasy and scary but that is why I am here.

For 21 years I have been working with children, families, adolescents, and adults experiencing challenges being the best version of themselves, achieving their goals, and living out their values as effectively as they desire. I began my career assisting those experiencing a mental health crisis, then focused on working with families using play and sand tray therapies, cognitive behavioral techniques, art therapy, and Theraplay. I added addiction recovery maintenance due to the numerous families affected by substance and behavioral addictions with Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Do you find yourself plagued w/ racing thoughts that interrupt the happiness of your day and the peace of your nights? Or you find yourself unable to live in the present due to feeling stuck in your past? Yet, you continue to trudge in order to meet the demands of life, only to be left feeling detached, burned out, & vulnerable. If you feel it is time to pursue change in order to live life in accordance w/ your values, as your authentic, fulfilled self, but are not sure where to begin, you are right where you need to be: w/ someone who walks w/ you through your past to run with you towards a better future.

I can help if you are looking for a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and supportive environment to work through and manage issues which are causing distress, and which may be interfering with relationships, work or school, and quality of life. With twelve years experience, I have specialized training in helping you cope with childhood trauma, PTSD, facing ‘roadblocks’ in your recovery from substance abuse, codependency, grief and loss, and/or if you are suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, shame, or low self-esteem. I work with teens aged 16 to 19, adults, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Are you worried all the time? I work with people who are worried all the time. Are you experiencing fear, stress, loss, trauma, depression, insecurity, relational struggles, and lack of joy? I work with people who experience the same. As a tele-health practitioner, I believe that connection, empathy, and compassion are integral factors in meeting the trials of daily life. I offer a safe, open, and affirming environment for healing and growth. I am here to help you walk through the challenges you are experiencing.

Are you feeling burnout from motherhood? Are you finding it hard to cope with body changes, emotions, or thoughts during pregnancy and postpartum? Is this impacting the way you eat or view food? Have you experienced a pregnancy loss and feel like no one understands what you are going through? You are not alone in what your are feeling or going through. Entering pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood can be an amazing journey while filled with challenging obstacles that no one ever prepared you for.

Does life feel like a record that is on repeat or like you are always running a race that you are not winning? You are not alone in this feeling. Life can make us feel unappreciated, scared, rushed, lost, insecure, conflicted or all of the above. The good news is, navigating and processing life's challenges does not have to be done alone. My work with individuals and families has included processing grief, loss, trauma, hopelessness, uncertainty or loss of an identity. I am here to listen without judgement and to help you along your journey. It is important to remember that there is a future and healing can take time.

These are emotionally challenging times. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and job upheaval have been on the rise since COVID. There is immense pressure from social media. Young adults face transitions of going to college, getting a job, and pressure to make relationship and career decisions. Many adults are juggling two jobs to stay afloat and provide for their families. With devices replacing human connection, people feel more alone and isolated than ever before. People of all ages are in need of feeling seen and heard -to feel hope that they will get through the difficult times and see a light at the end of the tunnel.