Therapists in Arizona

Sometimes life is just hard. Whether it is situational, relational, behavioral, or emotional, at times life can be plain stressful and overwhelming. My goal is to help you sort through the chaos and provide you with the tools and resources needed to create long-lasting changes. I specialize in working with adults and children/teens in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief/loss, life transitions, and personal improvement. I also specialize in working with families, couples, & parent-child relationships in order to improve communication and relational functioning.

As a therapist and as a fellow human being, I have come to know trauma. More importantly, I have seen the other side of trauma, and to experience and bear witness to this type of profound healing is awe-inspiring. I am a trauma specialist who provides therapy for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from the impacts of traumatic experiences including sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, maltreatment, neglect, life threatening/life changing events, and grief or loss.

I offer a safe and comforting environment to assist you in developing strength and resilience through building internal resources of safety, power, and control. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to major life events. I believe in an individual's desire and capacity to change and improve. I believe the path to healing is unique to each person and my aim is to provide a safe and nurturing place for you while you embrace your journey.

ACCepting New Clients! Are you struggling with relationships, self love, anxiety, loss of a loved one, depression, suicidal thoughts, or family issues? I have worked with All AGES and their families who have experienced a range of COMPLEX traumas, grief and loss, and coped with developmental disabilities. I have an Attachment and Emotion Focused Approach along with other skills such as Cognitive Behavior Therapist and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I have also helped families and caretakers navigate the emotional complexities of foster care and adoption. Knowledgeable on resources and helping families decide approaches.

I have over ten years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the mental health field, from adults to young adults to parents and children. My office is in the East Valley of Phoenix. I have a passion for working with in the areas of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting the birth to five child. I love helping families find a system that works best for them. As a mother, I know that parenting at times feels like the most complicated puzzle.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 6 years of clinical experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. I focus on working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self esteem, trauma, and emotion regulation. In sessions, I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Level 1 Gottman Therapy. I consider my therapy approach as warm, providing an empathic, validating, and genuine approach.

Are you or your loved ones feeling overwhelmed with life stressors? Sometimes our past hurt can affect how we see ourselves and the people around us. They can affect our thoughts, feelings, and actions. You don’t have to go through life challenges alone. I’m here to help you alleviate those worries and find solutions. I offer individual therapy and provide a safe space for you to process your emotions while embracing change, growth, and healing. Imagine feeling heard, understood, and gaining the confidence to communicate effectively while cultivating healthy relationships in your life.

I'm happy you're here for YOU. I believe that none of us were meant to navigate the ups and downs of life alone. Consider this your sign to redefine, reintegrate, and rebalance your life with someone along the way. As a licensed professional counselor, a board-certified art therapist, trauma specialist, yoga practitioner, and creative spirit I draw from my deep, yet eclectic, training to tailor my support for you on your journey. My practice centers around feeling seen and heard, hard work, exploration, growth, interaction, enthusiasm, and important touches of humor and creativity.

I welcome you and aim to make you feel at ease as I offer professional guidance using research-based interventions in a confidential, non-judgmental atmosphere. Whether you are seeking to improve interpersonal relationships, find greater fulfillment, overcome addictions, depression or anxiety, I can help guide you in the most effective personalized approach. We all experience situations in our lives when we may need professional support as we face obstacles that seem overwhelming or too daunting to overcome on our own. I believe no problem exists without both a solution and a potential positive outcome.

Do you feel like a prisoner in your home? Do you feel your relationship with your teen becoming toxic? Is the emotional challenges your child facing overwhelming and you have no idea how to help? Being a parent myself, I totally understand how hard parenting can be. It is both exhausting and exhilarating, simultaneously my greatest joy and sorrow. With modern technology, easy access to drugs, identity confusion, and more, we face a generation of kids with new and complex challenges that the world has never known. However, you don't have to face this alone. Start getting the support you deserve and need. Call Bright Life Today!

It has been a privilege to work with a wide range of individuals, couples, families, and groups, including children, teens, and adults. When conceptualizing collaboratively with a client, I want to work towards identifying the core, underlying issue. Symptom management is important, but in conjunction with this, we will strive to find the roots of the presenting problem. In this way, we can empower you to be autonomous, empowered, and emboldened.

Welcome! I’m Marissa and I have a genuine passion and dedication for supporting individuals on their unique paths to well-being. I am experienced and find passion working with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults on a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, stress/anger management, navigating major life transitions/adjustment disorders, PTSD, childhood behavioral issues, racial and religious trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and grief and loss.

Hi, I'm Lauren Shavers, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide a caring and safe environment for children, teens, adults and families who may be experiencing difficulties such as life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional/behavioral dysregulation, and relational issues.

As a tele-health practitioner, I believe compassion is a powerful force in meeting life’s challenges. Regardless of our position and circumstances, we all have experiences that are challenging, stressful and unfulfilling; often requiring extra support. Whether you are working through mental health issues, having a tough time working through trauma, experiencing relationship dysfunction, or any other stressful situations, I’m here to help you work through it. My core therapeutic values and approach provide guidance for myself and clients as we work together toward peaceful resolutions to some of life’s most challenging obstacles.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and specialize in treating eating disorders and addiction. It can be hard sometimes to take the first step and reach out for help. I believe everyone can benefit from talking to someone no matter how big or small the problem. I really enjoy working with my patients and helping them get back to a happier and healthier life. I work with teenagers and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, anger, trauma, self-harming, boundaries, parent-child relationships, domestic violence and grief & loss.

Welcome! As a seasoned therapist, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate and comprehensive services for over eleven years. My passion is working with adolescents, adults, and families. My approach to therapy consists of a holistic-mindfulness based approach using solution-focused therapy that integrates aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I utilize an open, non-judgmental approach and encourage my clients to explore and utilize their own strengths to reach their full potential through skills, support, and guidance.

Empowering your mental health journey with an evidenced based approach. Are you seeking services for yourself, child, your relationship, or maybe a family member? Want to focus on increasing motivation, creativity, self esteem, confidence, or organizational skills? Then I’m your gal. With a diverse range of expertise, I specialize in Play therapy, behavioral therapy, art expression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution focused therapy, Positive Psychology, and mindfulness techniques.

She completed her BS in psychology at Troy University in 2008 and her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2012. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in AZ. She loves working with children, teens, families, and couples. She has an extensive background working with children and families who have experienced trauma.

ACCEPTING NEW TELE-HEALTH CLIENTS. I specialize in working with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts, LGBTQ+ concerns, Trauma, Substance Use, Academic and Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Low Self-esteem. If your daily functioning is being impacted and you are struggling, participating in therapy can help you learn healthy ways of coping. As a mindfulness psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people by creating a warm and non-judgmental environment and supporting them to live more fulfilled lives.