Therapists in Gilbert, AZ

There are many benefits from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, trauma, grief, stress management, and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution.

Want someone to help you understand and work through what’s keeping you stuck? Feel more centered and in control of your life? Struggling with a busy brain? Depressed? Traumatized? Codependent? Concerns with; Life changes? Sexuality? Kinks? Self-esteem? Shifting Relationship? Work/life balance? Grief? Gender identity? Together we can manage and reduce; stress, self-doubt, shame, and guilt, process any trauma or grief, set better boundaries, improve self-esteem, balance life better, see & work through negative patterns, as well as understand & effectively communicate your needs. I can help you experience life happy.

I am devoted to helping couples, families, and individuals create loving relationships. My approach is caring and genuine, and I conduct therapy with empathy, curiosity, and acceptance. I utilize a strengths-based focus and provide a safe, welcoming space to grow and heal. I help couples who want to strengthen their connection and improve communication by overcoming obstacles and restoring closeness. My experience includes working with couples and individuals who are coping with betrayal, conflict, feeling distant, lack of intimacy, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, caregiver pressures, and family life changes.

We live in a culture that reinforces the idea that we should be able to have it “together” all the time; think positive, be grateful, and push harder are things we get told. You might be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and discouraged that things aren’t getting better. You notice yourself disconnecting from yourself and others. Asking for help seems so hard! This is why I am here doing this work, guiding others through those stuck places, and helping people not feel so alone in it all. Trust me you have everything you need inside of you - a well of strength, wisdom and inner knowing.

Since 2004, I have been committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. Over 90% of my clinical work focuses on these three concerns. I regularly participate in ongoing, extensive training in these areas in order to effectively utilize the most up-to-date treatment options. Therapy targets developing insight, learning to identify unhelpful patterns of thoughts and behaviors, confronting fears, and developing confidence in your ability to use strategies that can reduce the impact of symptoms on your life.

My ideal intake and assessment client is one who may be nervous to try therapy for the first time and has racked up the bravery and courage to reach out for this first appointment. I honor this and will put these clients at ease and make them feel as a welcome guest in our home.

Seeking out the help of a therapist can be a difficult process. With that understanding, my goal is to provide a safe and secure place to work through some of life's most challenging issues. I approach therapy through an inquisitive place in order to best understand you, your situation and how we can work on effectively navigate through it. I provide individual and family services to adolescents and adults. I have experience working with relational trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem and life transitions.

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.

Amidst a mental health crisis and so many contradicting beliefs in society, you can learn to empower your authentic self and build a life of value. I will always see you as a person first. Mental health can impact anyone - regardless of gender, age, body size, etc. I work alongside adolescents, young adults, and families/parents as we all tackle the mental health crisis and build wellness through our personal values, commitments, communication, and, especially, through connection. Throughout, I bring warmth, humor, understanding, and assertive support. I specialize in treating eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, and trauma.

I enjoy helping people gain perspective on their fears that cause anxiety, depression, and relationship issues so that they can learn to overcome their stressors and live their best life.

We can all benefit from the support therapy offers from time to time. Some reasons people come to me are: struggling in their romantic relationship; past experiences continually impact their current life; reliving past failures; feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, stuck, or unloved; experiencing a loss, and needing someplace safe to connect; feeling out of control in their life; having difficulty reaching goals; or want to feel more joy, connection, and love in their life.

Are you willing to spend hours being physically active to optimize physical health but will shy away from acknowledging feelings or noticing emotions? Consider what may be possible when you are operating at your absolute best physically and mentally. It may be time to optimize your mental health with a sense of wellness you may have not thought possible or felt in a long time. We will utilize trauma focused approaches such as EMDR to heal the parts of you that traditional talk therapy or exercise may not help. I specialize working with adult men and women, first responders and their families and work with the Craig Tiger Act.

I specialize in trauma, grief, and loss. I have worked with many who experience depression and anxiety. I help individuals who are dysregulated find coping and relaxation skills to help them live more fulfilling lives!

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.

Life is often challenging and overwhelming. To help navigate life’s challenges and guide you through the healing process, I provide therapy in an accepting and compassionate environment. Finding the right therapist to meet your needs is important. If you are dealing with anxiety and stress, learning new coping skills to overcome and manage these feelings is vital. Although my therapy practice is always individualized, we will likely practice mindfulness meditation and deep breathing exercises to help enable you to deal with these feelings when they arise.

My ideal client is someone who wants to feel better but has struggled to find success through traditional talk therapy. They are tired of struggling through life and are motivated to find a solution that gets to the source of the problem and simply need a guide to help them get there. Their ultimate goal is to solve the mental health issues at the root cause so they can live the best life possible.

Losing hope things can change? I have been working with individuals, families, and couples for over a decade on how to overcome some of the most difficult and perplexing relational issues. My approach is direct and simple, to identify specific patterns, limiting beliefs or behaviors that lead to ineffective outcomes. I work collaboratively with my clients, using unique and innovative methods to gain understanding on root causes, and develop strength- based solutions to create a path for authentic and lasting change. I am also a pioneer in both the creation and facilitation of intensive therapeutic services here at our clinic.

I partner with you as the expert in your experience. We will work together to address anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, work or relationship/family stressors, substance or alcohol use, and chronic pain. I work with individuals and have a passion for older adults and their family members.

My clients are incredible women who haven't felt like themselves lately, as life changes have derailed them and left them with increased anxiety, self doubt, and lost self esteem. If it's been hard to connect authentically with those around you and you want to be able to make decisions, engage with others, and handle recent changes with more confidence and peace, then I invite you to reach out.