Aetna Therapists in Chandler, AZ

Hibiscus Path, LLC believes therapy is a collaborative effort. The approach is strength based, nonjudgmental, and designed to treat each person as an individual. The goals are to assist the client with empowering themselves through education and the development of a healthy self-perception. I start with the clients' identified strengths and positive attributes as a foundation for treatment, and add researched-based treatment that supports long term outcomes.

Licensed in AZ and WA! Welcome to Essential Energy where the focus is on health and healing for the mind, body, and spirit. Give yourself the gift of creating peace and balance in your life and finding the inner strength to achieve the life you desire, not the one you feel stuck with. Utilizing a telehealth format, you can reach these goals from the comfort and convenience of your own home. The world today can be a stressful place. Let me help you navigate the hurdles and find your inner peace.

Britni Gibbs, MSW, LMSW is an associate therapist with Center for Compassion. She is a licensed psychotherapist, licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Britni has devoted the last several years of her Social Work career to working in various settings with individuals and families facing death, loss, and grief. She has worked in hospice, home health, and as a palliative social worker in one of Arizona's largest healthcare systems. She received her BSW from Northern Arizona University in 2017, and her Advanced Standing MSW with an emphasis in health/behavioral health from Arizona State University in 2018.

Shireen has more than 25 years of experience working in the mental health and substance abuse fields, both in community behavioral health and in private practice settings. She has extensive experience working with individuals, families, and groups from many diverse backgrounds and understands the importance that culture plays in helping people address their unmet needs. Shireen believes in the mind/body connection and utilizes an integrative and holistic approach to empower individuals to increase their awareness and self-efficacy. She draws on the client's own strengths, recognizing that the client is the expert of their own life.

While there are common challenges encountered in life, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and stress, they often leave us feeling alone; but we are not meant to heal alone! By nurturing an empathetic, client-centered counseling relationship, I strive to create a space that honors the unique stories and lived experiences of each client, couple, and family while supporting clients as they build a toolkit that promotes balance, growth, and improved relationships with self and others.

Life can be difficult and life can be stressful. Life can also be amazing, bring you joy, and bring you happiness. I work with patients at their most vulnerable and difficult times. My goal is to help patients navigate and get through these times. I see adults, couples, and families. Some of the many presenting problems that my patient's come in with include; Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Work Stressors, Family Dynamic Stressors, Relationship Stressors, Attachment Issues, Body Image Issues, Life Transitions, Communication Issues, Pre-Marital Concerns, and much more.

At Strategies for Success, we offer a Problem Solving Approach to a Healthier Life. Where you experience barriers, we work hard to identify creative solutions. We will help you formulate your Strategy for Success to address areas of difficulty affecting functioning, motivation, relationships, communication and substance use. Our team approach to care may include psychotherapy, medication management, group classes, EMDR, neurofeedback or other services to help improve both mental health and physical health.

Do you feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, burdened by responsibilities, or experience a lack of joy or purpose in your life? Do you want to feel better and find relief? This is possible and I would be honored to work with you to find solutions and healthy ways to cope with the challenges, adjustments, and stressors of life.

You've always carried so much for your family, and in many ways are considered a trailblazer. Your family came to this country, and life growing up was complex for you as you navigated barriers, culture, your own self-doubt and shame for creating a different path, or wanting something different. It's getting harder to live in both worlds...what will my (insert here: family, friends, community, children) think of me? Meanwhile, you are noticing it may be harder to sleep, body pain where there was none, more frequent headaches or instrusive thoughts, restlessness...and you are here just seeking some relief and a path forward.

My areas of specialties are working with adults facing life transitions, chronic pain and illness, and mood disorders to help individuals redefine their sense of self. I also accept working with older teenagers who will be entering adulthood soon, to help support navigating the anxieties around such an important life transition. I also have a background in couples counseling founded int he Gottman theory and enjoy helping individuals navigate issues in their relationships.

Struggling with a chronic illness? Feeling overwhelmed by a cancer diagnosis or a cardiac event? Experiencing anxiety from life changes? Fear, sadness, uncertainty and a mix of other challenging emotions are natural but they can make getting through the day or even the next moment seem impossible. Priorities may shift. Life as you knew it no longer exists. You may feel alone. For some, the relationship with your body may change and that can decrease body confidence. While you may sometimes feel powerless, regardless of your life situation, you can chose to get support to cope.

Emotions can be wonderful but can also be strong and confusing. Do you ever feel that emotions such as anxiety and stress are running your life? With a passion to support others, I am committed to providing my clients with a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their emotions, thoughts, and challenges in order to get to a place to allow emotions to serve them rather than the other way around. Central to my practice includes exploring the impact of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors on one’s well-being and utilizing one's strengths to overcome adversities.

Are you feeling stuck? Not sure if anything will get better? Let's work together to find out how much better things can be! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes EMDR, Person Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care to work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and other life stressors. I am neurodivergent and part of the LGBTQIA+ community, so I am committed to providing a safe and welcoming therapeutic space for all. I look forward to helping you in any way that I can!

Is your blended family dynamic creating stress and affecting your marriage? Is balancing the needs of your children and your partner causing tension in your relationship? Do you feel caught in the middle of conflicts between your children and your spouse? Do you feel that the lack of boundaries with your ex is impacting your current relationship? If your answer is yes to any of these questions you are in the right place! As a Licensed Counselor with a passion for helping blended families, I understand the unique challenges that come with merging households and navigating complex family dynamics.

I am excited to offer the services of my private therapy practice for children, adolescents, and their families, as well as adults, Through the Woods Therapy AZ, LLC.   For the past 13 years I have worked with children and their families who have struggled with issues including but not limited to: suicide attempts and ideation, homicidal ideation, family conflict, behavioral issues, aggression, anxiety, emotional and physical abuse, ADHD, defiance, and emotion dysregulation. I also provide therapy services for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, as well as other difficulties.

My hope is to be part of a movement to help normalize mental health as a regular part of self-care. My mission as a counselor is to help my clients address the root of the problem as well as gain tools to manage daily challenges. I love the famous saying “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.” I believe this fits in with my passion of helping my clients not only heal from current issues, but also providing them the skills to manage life in the future.

My passion is helping people improve their ability to experience emotions in a healthy way so that they can be the best versions of themselves. We will work together to resolve issues with trauma, anxiety, anger, addiction or feeling stuck in life. You may have tried making changes to feel better or be more positive, but despite your best efforts something is holding you back. You may have instinctual response patterns that are working against you. That's not you, that's survival mode. I will help reduce the struggle by teaching you how to "rewire" your nervous system so that it works with you, allowing you to be the real you.

Madison works with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, bullying, depression, life transitions, and trauma. She has always had an interest in childhood development and how one’s experiences throughout early life shape identity, perceptions, and views of society and the world. Madison has worked with children and adolescents, ranging from newborns to seventh grade, and enjoys being a part of their growth process and helping them through their difficulties and life struggles. Madison earned her Bachelor's in Psychology from Grand Canyon University and is completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

As a therapist I specialize in trauma and stress. I am a combat veteran and career first responder and I strive to serve those who served, however I accept clients from all walks of life. My clinical orientation is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, however I am also trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Trauma Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. I see clients in both the Phoenix and Chandler locations.