Grief Therapists in Chino Valley, AZ
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Some of the reasons people come in for counseling include:
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Interpersonal/relationship issues
* Low self-esteem
* Identity concerns
* Crisis needs
* Loss of a loved one
* Spiritual crisis
Counseling is about restoring balance to life.
Most of the time life goes along well and we feel satisfied with how things are going and what we are accomplishing. Then there are times when we feel out of sync, like we’re stepping on our own opportunities. We are sure there is a better way but we don’t know what it is. These are the times when personal counseling can be very helpful to get back on track and experience the sense of satisfaction, accomplishment and happiness we know we are entitled to.
Some of the reasons people come in for counseling include:
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Interpersonal/relationship issues
* Low self-esteem
* Identity concerns
* Crisis needs
* Loss of a loved one
* Spiritual crisis
Counseling is about restoring balance to life.
Most of the time life goes along well and we feel satisfied with how things are going and what we are accomplishing. Then there are times when we feel out of sync, like we’re stepping on our own opportunities. We are sure there is a better way but we don’t know what it is. These are the times when personal counseling can be very helpful to get back on track and experience the sense of satisfaction, accomplishment and happiness we know we are entitled to.
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Karissa Bruce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to navigate life's challenges. My mission is to provide a compassionate and trauma-informed environment where you can explore your feelings, overcome obstacles, and achieve personal growth. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and transformation. Various concerns may include navigating emotional regulation, anxiety and depression, coping with life transitions, trauma, relational trauma, social skills development, coping with grief/loss, and coping with family changes. I am here to help you navigate your journey towards healing and resilience.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to navigate life's challenges. My mission is to provide a compassionate and trauma-informed environment where you can explore your feelings, overcome obstacles, and achieve personal growth. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and transformation. Various concerns may include navigating emotional regulation, anxiety and depression, coping with life transitions, trauma, relational trauma, social skills development, coping with grief/loss, and coping with family changes. I am here to help you navigate your journey towards healing and resilience.
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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, Theresa DuBois, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Wide open spaces. Boots in the dirt. Interacting with horses. Sound like therapy? Well, it is. And the results reach far beyond the walls of a classic in-office counseling session. Whether used as a stand-alone therapy or an addition to your existing therapeutic modalities, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy may be a good fit for you, your kids, friends or family members. Dr. Theresa Dubois, PsyD; LMFT has been in practice 16 years and has dedicated the last 6 to the practice of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy at Rise Canyon Ranch in California, and has expanded to Arizona in 2021. EAP may be a good fit for you, your family or friends.
Wide open spaces. Boots in the dirt. Interacting with horses. Sound like therapy? Well, it is. And the results reach far beyond the walls of a classic in-office counseling session. Whether used as a stand-alone therapy or an addition to your existing therapeutic modalities, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy may be a good fit for you, your kids, friends or family members. Dr. Theresa Dubois, PsyD; LMFT has been in practice 16 years and has dedicated the last 6 to the practice of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy at Rise Canyon Ranch in California, and has expanded to Arizona in 2021. EAP may be a good fit for you, your family or friends.
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Barbara Beck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! Check my most up to date availability on my website! My expertise lies in helping people who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Together we can discover the root cause, make changes if necessary, and move forward into a life full of confidence and freedom. There are many factors that can take away from our emotional and mental well-being, such as unresolved past experiences, relationship issues, or physical pain. Whatever the underlying factors might be, I believe in assisting others to address them. I believe everyone deserves the best quality of life possible.
Now Accepting New Clients! Check my most up to date availability on my website! My expertise lies in helping people who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Together we can discover the root cause, make changes if necessary, and move forward into a life full of confidence and freedom. There are many factors that can take away from our emotional and mental well-being, such as unresolved past experiences, relationship issues, or physical pain. Whatever the underlying factors might be, I believe in assisting others to address them. I believe everyone deserves the best quality of life possible.
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Susan K Strong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
I specialize in providing professional counseling from a faith-based non-denominational Christian perspective. The majority of my clients are Christians who are struggling with significant challenges in their lives. Together, we work toward applying relevant biblical information to help heal wounds from the past/present, gain insights, receive encouragement, and develop coping skills for living in today's world.
I specialize in providing professional counseling from a faith-based non-denominational Christian perspective. The majority of my clients are Christians who are struggling with significant challenges in their lives. Together, we work toward applying relevant biblical information to help heal wounds from the past/present, gain insights, receive encouragement, and develop coping skills for living in today's world.
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Janet E Bontrager
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
I work with a broad population of people from diverse walks of life. I'm an open and accepting therapist that loves what I do and the people I work with. I believe that healing your relationship with yourself and others starts with the courage to make an appointment and say "HELP!" I work with couples, families, and individuals. I also work with children and adolescents who have had trauma affecting their lives. I've been using EMDR with my clients since 2017 and believe the research that supports its efficacy.
I work with a broad population of people from diverse walks of life. I'm an open and accepting therapist that loves what I do and the people I work with. I believe that healing your relationship with yourself and others starts with the courage to make an appointment and say "HELP!" I work with couples, families, and individuals. I also work with children and adolescents who have had trauma affecting their lives. I've been using EMDR with my clients since 2017 and believe the research that supports its efficacy.
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The therapeutic relationship seeks to establish safety and provide a calm, comfortable, open-minded, caring environment to problem solve, develop coping and self-care skills, encourage healthy relationships, facilitate growth, self-acceptance, explore past experiences, process trauma, and assist in finding greater meaning and purpose. I actively seek to listen with compassion, humility, and understanding, encouraging a gentle hope, to assist and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for positive growth and lasting change.
The therapeutic relationship seeks to establish safety and provide a calm, comfortable, open-minded, caring environment to problem solve, develop coping and self-care skills, encourage healthy relationships, facilitate growth, self-acceptance, explore past experiences, process trauma, and assist in finding greater meaning and purpose. I actively seek to listen with compassion, humility, and understanding, encouraging a gentle hope, to assist and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for positive growth and lasting change.
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Carmen Cartterfield
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Waitlist for new clients
I believe everyone has the capacity to live fulfilling lives and cultivate deep and meaningful relationships with others. However, sometimes challenges from our present or past arise in ways that interfere with our ability to be our fullest selves. My hope is to help you identify and shift what feels like it is blocking you from living and loving yourself and others the way you want to. When we hurt in relationship, it is important to also begin to heal in relationship. My hope is that the therapeutic relationship can be a place for your healing to begin.
I believe everyone has the capacity to live fulfilling lives and cultivate deep and meaningful relationships with others. However, sometimes challenges from our present or past arise in ways that interfere with our ability to be our fullest selves. My hope is to help you identify and shift what feels like it is blocking you from living and loving yourself and others the way you want to. When we hurt in relationship, it is important to also begin to heal in relationship. My hope is that the therapeutic relationship can be a place for your healing to begin.
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Psychotherapy can provide unique support to many life challenges; from navigating difficult transitions, to undoing patterns and beliefs that keep us stuck, to changing how we feel about ourselves and others, to healing past traumas that still haunt us in the present.
Psychotherapy can provide unique support to many life challenges; from navigating difficult transitions, to undoing patterns and beliefs that keep us stuck, to changing how we feel about ourselves and others, to healing past traumas that still haunt us in the present.
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Christine Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CLL-E
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Is your life troubled with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or difficulty managing stress in your life. Do you have a child, teenager, or family that is struggling in communication and/or building healthy relationships. Or, do you want to help your child/teenager be successful in their lives. As a therapist, I believe in empowering you as an individual and/or your family to be the best it can be and enjoy your journey along the way. I also want to help new therapists in reaching their goal of becoming independently licensed and provide clinical supervision so they can accomplish their dreams.
Is your life troubled with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or difficulty managing stress in your life. Do you have a child, teenager, or family that is struggling in communication and/or building healthy relationships. Or, do you want to help your child/teenager be successful in their lives. As a therapist, I believe in empowering you as an individual and/or your family to be the best it can be and enjoy your journey along the way. I also want to help new therapists in reaching their goal of becoming independently licensed and provide clinical supervision so they can accomplish their dreams.
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Rory B. Madden
Psychologist, EdD, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Not accepting new clients
I've been an Arizona licensed Psychologist since 1988. After practicing for 22 years in Flagstaff, Arizona, my wife and I relocated our primary residence to Yavapai County in 2009. My private practice office is located in Prescott and I specialize in "mature adult" psychotherapy. I work with many issues including those related to aging, grief/loss, adjustment to health changes, care giver support, and others. My practice has been full since 2020, and I do not keep a waiting list. But, feel free to call to see if any new patient slots have opened.
I've been an Arizona licensed Psychologist since 1988. After practicing for 22 years in Flagstaff, Arizona, my wife and I relocated our primary residence to Yavapai County in 2009. My private practice office is located in Prescott and I specialize in "mature adult" psychotherapy. I work with many issues including those related to aging, grief/loss, adjustment to health changes, care giver support, and others. My practice has been full since 2020, and I do not keep a waiting list. But, feel free to call to see if any new patient slots have opened.
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Carole Jolly - Live Well, Life Coaching
MSW
Verified Verified
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Not accepting new clients
You have the right to feel better, to enjoy a life with more meaning and less difficulty. No matter what hardships you are encountering or how stuck you may feel, you can feel better. Together we can discover what is blocking the changes you want to see in your life, while empowering you with specific tools to get there. I provide a broad range of services that are client-centered and oriented to positive change. We will focus on your strengths, building from there. I offer warmth, insight, humor, and nonjudgmental listening, while giving concrete strategies to adjust negative patterns that are holding you back.
You have the right to feel better, to enjoy a life with more meaning and less difficulty. No matter what hardships you are encountering or how stuck you may feel, you can feel better. Together we can discover what is blocking the changes you want to see in your life, while empowering you with specific tools to get there. I provide a broad range of services that are client-centered and oriented to positive change. We will focus on your strengths, building from there. I offer warmth, insight, humor, and nonjudgmental listening, while giving concrete strategies to adjust negative patterns that are holding you back.
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I want to help clients improve their lives by developing coping skills relating to anxiety, trauma, depression, self esteem, communication and relationship skills, utilizing cognitive behavioral and EMDR treatments. The coronavirus (COVID-19) disease outbreak is likely to create stress for many of us. Fears and anxiety can be overwhelming. Symptoms may include fear and worry about health and finances; changes in eating, sleeping and alcohol/drug use patterns; difficulty sleeping or concentrating and worsening of chronic health conditions. In compliance with social distancing, I am offering telehealth and telephonic therapy.
I want to help clients improve their lives by developing coping skills relating to anxiety, trauma, depression, self esteem, communication and relationship skills, utilizing cognitive behavioral and EMDR treatments. The coronavirus (COVID-19) disease outbreak is likely to create stress for many of us. Fears and anxiety can be overwhelming. Symptoms may include fear and worry about health and finances; changes in eating, sleeping and alcohol/drug use patterns; difficulty sleeping or concentrating and worsening of chronic health conditions. In compliance with social distancing, I am offering telehealth and telephonic therapy.
Online Therapists
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I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling and longer term depth psychotherapy and have worked with patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, challenges of parenting, women's issues, professional/career issues, relationship and other life concerns. I see both individuals and couples ranging in age from late adolescence to early retirement.
I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling and longer term depth psychotherapy and have worked with patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, challenges of parenting, women's issues, professional/career issues, relationship and other life concerns. I see both individuals and couples ranging in age from late adolescence to early retirement.
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He has 42 years of experience as a counselor and is both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Independent Substance Counselor. He has had many careers including being an executive director, clinical director, clinical trainer, mental health counselor, substance abuse counselor, domestic violence counselor, family counselor, group counselor, crisis counselor, and grief counselor. He currently offers individual, couples, family, and group counseling.
He has 42 years of experience as a counselor and is both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Independent Substance Counselor. He has had many careers including being an executive director, clinical director, clinical trainer, mental health counselor, substance abuse counselor, domestic violence counselor, family counselor, group counselor, crisis counselor, and grief counselor. He currently offers individual, couples, family, and group counseling.
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Renee Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85201 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationships, and who have experienced trauma and substance abuse.
Maybe the stable ground of your life has suddenly fallen apart...the world you've relied on and found comfort in is now unpredictable, scary, too big to handle, and you don't know which way to turn. Or maybe life has felt this way for quite some time - you're struggling in your daily affairs, not really comfortable in your relationships, often seeking escape from big emotions and that incessant inner critic, and wondering why you never received "life's little instruction book" like everyone else around you. Whatever your reason for being here, now, the bottom line is...you're hurting, life is hard and you need a solution.
I specialize in helping people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationships, and who have experienced trauma and substance abuse.
Maybe the stable ground of your life has suddenly fallen apart...the world you've relied on and found comfort in is now unpredictable, scary, too big to handle, and you don't know which way to turn. Or maybe life has felt this way for quite some time - you're struggling in your daily affairs, not really comfortable in your relationships, often seeking escape from big emotions and that incessant inner critic, and wondering why you never received "life's little instruction book" like everyone else around you. Whatever your reason for being here, now, the bottom line is...you're hurting, life is hard and you need a solution.
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I am an attachment based psychologist. I specialize in traumatic loss, marriage and family, bereavement, Play therapy, Parenting coaching, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, child, adolescents, and adult and relationship therapy. I am a solution-focused, brief therapist. The client sets the goals and we work collaboratively, using the skills and strategies mentioned above to achieve his or her goals. I try to create a warm, caring, safe relationship in which my client can discover his or her answers within.
I am an attachment based psychologist. I specialize in traumatic loss, marriage and family, bereavement, Play therapy, Parenting coaching, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, child, adolescents, and adult and relationship therapy. I am a solution-focused, brief therapist. The client sets the goals and we work collaboratively, using the skills and strategies mentioned above to achieve his or her goals. I try to create a warm, caring, safe relationship in which my client can discover his or her answers within.
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Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Online Only)
My experience with overcoming adversity, loss, and trauma makes me singularly attuned to the suffering of others.
Serenity, Equanimity, Peace of Mind. Are these qualities sorely missing from your life? You are not alone. Most Westerners experience rushed living, lack of acceptance, anxious and depressed mood - what inevitably amounts to suffering. While pain is a universal experience, with practice suffering can become optional. But lack of skill, low motivation, and general haggardness of life prevent many from consistent self-care which can alleviate suffering. If this is your story, The Serenity Center was opened with you in mind. Reducing suffering to manageable levels is an achievable goal - and all you may need is a skillful guide.
My experience with overcoming adversity, loss, and trauma makes me singularly attuned to the suffering of others.
Serenity, Equanimity, Peace of Mind. Are these qualities sorely missing from your life? You are not alone. Most Westerners experience rushed living, lack of acceptance, anxious and depressed mood - what inevitably amounts to suffering. While pain is a universal experience, with practice suffering can become optional. But lack of skill, low motivation, and general haggardness of life prevent many from consistent self-care which can alleviate suffering. If this is your story, The Serenity Center was opened with you in mind. Reducing suffering to manageable levels is an achievable goal - and all you may need is a skillful guide.
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Lori Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Online Only)
Welcome, nice to meet you. If you are struggling with life stressors, which are leading you to experience anxiety, depression, substance/alcohol use and feel stuck. I am here to offer my experience working in addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, loss and trauma.
Welcome, nice to meet you. If you are struggling with life stressors, which are leading you to experience anxiety, depression, substance/alcohol use and feel stuck. I am here to offer my experience working in addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, loss and trauma.
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Shannon O'Grady
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Relationship issues, college and career pressure, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, loss and grief, or low self-esteem are very common issues I am seeing in our teen and young adult populations.
My therapy practice is dedicated to helping TEENS, COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS and YOUNG ADULTS through challenging times in their lives. This stage in life is such an important time in one’s development and it is easy to become overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed with all that life is throwing at you. I have worked with teens and young adults for over twenty years, and now as a trauma therapist I find there is a greater need than ever to give teens and young adults the coping skills needed to deal with the challenges and stressors they are facing on a daily basis. Some of my brightest young clients feel they are 'not good enough.'
Relationship issues, college and career pressure, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, loss and grief, or low self-esteem are very common issues I am seeing in our teen and young adult populations.
My therapy practice is dedicated to helping TEENS, COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS and YOUNG ADULTS through challenging times in their lives. This stage in life is such an important time in one’s development and it is easy to become overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed with all that life is throwing at you. I have worked with teens and young adults for over twenty years, and now as a trauma therapist I find there is a greater need than ever to give teens and young adults the coping skills needed to deal with the challenges and stressors they are facing on a daily basis. Some of my brightest young clients feel they are 'not good enough.'
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.