Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Florence, AZ

LIMITED availability! Therapy can be scary. Being vulnerable, sharing trauma, facing fears, and experiencing change can feel intimidating and isolating. I offer each client warmth, empathy, compassion, empowerment and a safe place to share their unique story without judgement, bias, or pressure. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I have professional experience working with individuals who struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, body image issues, and challenging life transitions.

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.

I believe therapy is a safe place for growth and healing. When we experience challenges or obstacles in our life, it’s important to have a validating environment to work on these issues. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Tucson, Arizona. I work with individuals, couples, family, and provide group therapy. I also offer weekend appointments based on availability.

Feeling stuck in anxiety and fear can be overwhelming and isolating, but it's important to remember that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate through these challenges and work towards finding relief and a sense of empowerment. I am a trauma informed therapist, treating trauma and stress-related disorders, OCD and other compulsive disorders, and mood disorders. As you courageously step into therapy, I am here to support you every step of the way. I take pride in using evidence-based treatments and take an integrated approach to providing therapy.

I believe that we all seek love, acceptance, and belonging. When experiences lead us to internalize a shame message that we are not enough, we can develop ways of interacting with the world that, though helpful in the past, are no longer working (or may even be harmful). This can bring on issues related to anxiety, depression, shame and low-self-esteem, feeling out of control of your emotions, and conflicts in your relationships. As overwhelming as life can feel, I truly believe finding freedom and healing is possible and consider it a privilege to support you in this process.

Gloria C. Mathiesen, MA, LMT, LPC, C-DBT, ERYT-500, Certified Aromatherapist, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher. I am only available virtually through the platform ZOOM. Big or small, trauma is trauma, it is something that I enjoy helping people navigate through and come out of. Your story is important, and it is an honor when you share it with me. I am a big fan of Internal Family Systems Theory and integrate it with all other aspects of our work together. I believe we all share an internal world of "protective parts" and through them we can begin the healing process.

Via psychotherapy and assessment, I support individuals, couples, families, and organizations through the changing seasons of life. Intersectional identity shifts, intergenerational trauma, faith transitions, pregnancy/postpartum, sexual trauma, systemic oppression, multicultural couples (polyamory affirming), and families navigating members "coming out" or "letting in" with diverse political or spiritual views are a few specialty areas. Particular attunement is provided to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodiverse/autistic communities. My goal is to help communities live in alignment with their values.

Do you feel that your mental health treatment has been nothing more than a progression of medications? Have you been subjected to intensive outpatient programs, numerous counselors, psychiatrists and doctors to be left feeling that you were you were never heard or really understood? Have your mental health provides abandoned you or were frequently canceling, rescheduling or late to appointments. Unfortunately, many people all too frequently experience such lack of care, dedication and consistency.

Accepting New Clients! Welcome! We are a team of highly trained and qualified counselors who can help you with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, LGBTQIA+, eating disorders, ADHD, grief, relationship problems, addictions, codependency, career/job related issues, OCD, school problems, anger, major life changes, decision making, gender identity, crisis intervention and stress. We are passionate about helping you find new skills that will help you manage your symptoms and target ineffective behaviors, beliefs and habits that impact your quality of life.

Are you having difficulty navigating life's challenges and finding a way back to thriving rather than surviving? I can help. My approach comes from empowering people to see the strength and uniqueness within themselves. I am passionate about helping people grow through difficulties that can often feel overwhelming and isolating. My specialities include helping adults suffering from trauma symptoms, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, codependency, divorce, grief, adjustment issues, and self-esteem issues. I treat individuals and couples. My style can be described as warm, supportive, and positive.

Now accepting new clients! The strength and courage it takes to open up to a therapist is immeasurable. Being a therapist means I will be a witness to my client’s story which is a huge privilege to say the least. I believe my clients are the experts on themselves and my role is to help guide them through life’s challenges by sharing coping skills, fostering a healing environment and providing compassionate care. I have a passion for working with teens and adults with a variety of concerns. I have indepth experience with anxiety, ADHD, trauma and depression along with the ways that those issues can affect the members of their family.

I’m here to help you feel less overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless or helpless. To help you quiet your brain/body, organize your thoughts, and figure out not just where all this stuff comes from, but what you can do about it. Sometimes I help people find answers inside themselves they already knew, sometimes I help people get outside of themselves and use insights from our fellow humans, from nature, science, spirituality, philosophy, you name it. I’m a straight talker, AND I don’t judge— literally, I can teach you how to use a nonjudgmental stance— and possibly most importantly, I bring some FUN to this process!