In Person Therapists in Chandler, AZ

The story we often tell ourselves can be negative and self destructive. From there we create negative patterns in our behaviors, communication, relationships, and daily lives. We self-sabotage because the story we tell ourselves says, “we aren’t good enough.” I have a strong passion in helping individuals, families, and couples redefine their stories, rediscover their inner strengths, and find inner peace. When we are able to see our self worth and reconnect with our values, we are able to create more meaning in our daily lives and relationships, especially the relationship we have with ourselves.

I believe people are courageous to face their individual and relationship challenges. My role as a therapist is to assist my clients toward a more desirable future and provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment that nurtures growth and healing. I approach therapy from an integrative holistic perspective. My approach is influenced largely by but not limited to Client-centered, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), EMDR (Eye-movement desensitization reprocessing) trauma therapy, play therapy, sandtray, expressive arts, and Neurofeedback Brain Training for individuals and families.

We at LUCA are here to Lift Up Communities In Arizona by providing mental health and support services to guide individuals and families toward healing and a newfound purpose and fulfillment. Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona and Wyoming, is our clinical director with over 17 years of counseling experience, and over 20 years within the social service field, helping individuals and families heal from trauma and life challenges.

**ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE** Making changes can be very difficult. I believe that therapy is about finding the inner strengths inside of yourself that can allow you to become the person you want to be. Whether you are healing from wounds from your past or looking to write a new future, change is possible. No two people go through this process in the same way, everyone's journey is very unique.

My goal is to help you create a more fulfilling life by by gaining deeper insight into yourself while learning practical tools to improve your mental health and relationships. Some people I especially enjoy working with are: Those struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, or perfectionism. People who have experienced childhood abuse/neglect or relationship trauma. Couples struggling to navigate conflict, infidelity, or need support in improving communication. I currently have immediate availability for new clients!

There is something you have been pondering for sometime now. Emotions have been all over the place for a while but you've been pushing through them day by day. Before it was working and you thought you had a good handle on them but it seems that now something is telling you it is finally time to reach out. Being overwhelmed, feeling alone and having your feelings seeming to be out of control is enough and it is getting harder to keep up with your every life and relationships feeling like this. All you wanna do is hide away and hope that either things get better or at the least no one will notice what is really going on.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

Reconnect back to love and pleasure after infidelity........Feeling as though you've lost not only your partner but also your sense of self upon discovering infidelity in your relationship. Do you find yourself questioning how you arrived at this point, transitioning from romantic partners to mere roommates due to years of neglecting sex and emotional intimacy? The weight of these emotions can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling lost and uncertain about the future. But you don't have to navigate this journey alone. Together, we can unravel the complexities of healing and rediscovery. Schedule a 90-minute session with me now.

With experience since 2005, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals to make positive changes in their lives. Whether you are experiencing a recent crisis, have long term challenges or are making life changes, counseling may be helpful. Although difficult to ask for help at times, it may be useful to broaden your support network and seek the guidance and support of a therapist. I believe every individual has the personal strengths to work through and make positive changes in thinking and behaviors, ultimately leading to positive outcomes.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerne as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

Patients I've treated need help in their suffering. Life has become so overwhelmingly helpless and stressful that they break. They suffer with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, fear, anger, depression, grief, fracture of reality, marital and relationship issues, and suicidal ideations. They want peace. They want someone who cares and can give them hope there are better days ahead. My patients want someone who can relate and understand what they're going through. They want someone they can trust and is knowledgeable and able to help. They are tired of running in circles and hearing the same thing over and over with no results.

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.

Helping people rekindle true connection to self and others is my underlying passion and a cornerstone of the healing experience. Many of my clients have experienced acute/chronic stressors or trauma (PTSD, cPTSD). They struggle with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, grief, relationship issues or just "I'm stuck". I work with each client to focus on what is most important to them in their healing, creating a true collaborative relationship in which they are honored as the expert on themselves. We create a safe environment in which we work together to resolve challenges and mental health concerns.

I am skilled intern who is compassionate about working with the local community on helping with your mental health needs. I have worked in community mental health for 3 years and am continuing to make strides in my education to assist clients seeking mental health treatment/services. I am dedicated to providing exceptional care and effective treatment to individuals. I am working under a clinical supervisor at Modern Wellness Psychotherapy and Healing.

Hi, I’m Janeé! I help clients who need to feel heard, who need validation, empathy, and empowerment to create a plan to change. Clients who see me want to see a reduction in their symptoms, heal over current and past traumas, the ability to learn alternate perspectives that will help them problem solve effectively, and the ability to take this renewed problem solving and use it to continue to grow and build self awareness.

Hello and welcome. My name is Kamilla Gabriel, and I am an Associate Therapist at Center for Compassion. If you are grieving a devastating loss or feel overwhelmed, disconnected and stuck, you are not alone. Asking for help can be difficult, as there are parts in all of us that do not feel safe to be seen.

Life is a journey made meaningful by our relationships, and at times, those relationships may face challenges that feel insurmountable. My goal is not only to assist in navigating these present challenges but also to provide tools that will instill confidence in your future self to conquer them. As a clinician, I am passionate about working with couples, families, and individuals to foster healthy and thriving relationships. Together, we can break down barriers and build relationships that promote connection, love, and happiness.

Do you feel trapped by flashbacks, intrusive memories, and trauma responses? Have you felt stuck in therapy before and felt hopeless that it can actually help you? Maybe you feel like your past trauma is making it hard for you to connect in current relationships? I help determined clients like you resource emotion regulation, process through trauma, and build meaningful and satisfying relationships. There are practical things that we can do to get "unstuck" so that you can live a full and satisfying life.

Sometimes our struggles seem so overwhelming that we are not able to see a way to work through them. Sometimes we just stop feeling like ourself and cannot figure out how to change that. And sometimes we end up being controlled by our overwhelming emotions instead of feeling like we are managing them. We are not able to always able to accurately assess and address problems and need the help of a Therapist to become skillful in managing life stressors and emotions.