Therapists in Marana, AZ
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Hózhó Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Marana, AZ 85658 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been wondering how to take care of yourself in the midst of trying to take care of everyone else around you? Or trying to figure out how to get help for your loved ones, like your child, partner, or family? I can help you to sort through the chaos and figure out ways to get support, set boundaries, communicate better, and move forward. I have worked in outpatient therapy, residential substance abuse/mood treatment, family therapy, primary care, and the crisis hotline.
Have you been wondering how to take care of yourself in the midst of trying to take care of everyone else around you? Or trying to figure out how to get help for your loved ones, like your child, partner, or family? I can help you to sort through the chaos and figure out ways to get support, set boundaries, communicate better, and move forward. I have worked in outpatient therapy, residential substance abuse/mood treatment, family therapy, primary care, and the crisis hotline.
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Alison VanDyke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marana, AZ 85653
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working with clients of all ages. I have 15 years experience with children, adults, and families in multiple settings, including a residential treatment center, outpatient agency, group home setting, and drop-in care center with adults diagnosed with severe mental illness. My training and work experience has been in multiple states, including Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Arizona. My post-Masters training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Living Therapy, Love and Logic parenting, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, working with clients of all ages. I have 15 years experience with children, adults, and families in multiple settings, including a residential treatment center, outpatient agency, group home setting, and drop-in care center with adults diagnosed with severe mental illness. My training and work experience has been in multiple states, including Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Arizona. My post-Masters training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Living Therapy, Love and Logic parenting, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
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Being a psychotherapist for over 4 decades, I recognize the necessity to honor each client as an individual and to help that client to recognize and reveal true thoughts and feelings. Feeling sad, shy, frightened, furious, or any other emotion can be expressed and healed in the individual and within the family. Timing and destiny are vitally important to reveal and recognize, but even more valuable is to know that our reaction to life's events can transform our world. Whether in the mind, emotions, or spirit all things are possible.
Being a psychotherapist for over 4 decades, I recognize the necessity to honor each client as an individual and to help that client to recognize and reveal true thoughts and feelings. Feeling sad, shy, frightened, furious, or any other emotion can be expressed and healed in the individual and within the family. Timing and destiny are vitally important to reveal and recognize, but even more valuable is to know that our reaction to life's events can transform our world. Whether in the mind, emotions, or spirit all things are possible.
With over 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy and psychological testing, I have come to know, understand and help a vast variety of people of all ages. I am now devoting my practice to psychological testing to clarify psychological diagnosis and personality dynamics, evaluate difficulties in learning and attention, assist in obtaining special accommodations for college and professional testing, and as part of the adoption process for prospective parents. I view each person as an individual with a unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses which contributes to or hinders functioning.
With over 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy and psychological testing, I have come to know, understand and help a vast variety of people of all ages. I am now devoting my practice to psychological testing to clarify psychological diagnosis and personality dynamics, evaluate difficulties in learning and attention, assist in obtaining special accommodations for college and professional testing, and as part of the adoption process for prospective parents. I view each person as an individual with a unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses which contributes to or hinders functioning.
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Does your child have big emotions, anger, worries, or behaviors that you are struggling to understand? Has your child been through something difficult or just isn’t acting like themselves? If your child is expressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or unexplained difficulties, a play-based model allows a safe environment to explore their feelings and needs affecting healthy functioning. I specialize in using a genuine, non-judgmental, supportive approach to helping children and families develop new ways of thinking and feeling, as well as learning new sets of skills for making choices and having healthier relationships.
Does your child have big emotions, anger, worries, or behaviors that you are struggling to understand? Has your child been through something difficult or just isn’t acting like themselves? If your child is expressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or unexplained difficulties, a play-based model allows a safe environment to explore their feelings and needs affecting healthy functioning. I specialize in using a genuine, non-judgmental, supportive approach to helping children and families develop new ways of thinking and feeling, as well as learning new sets of skills for making choices and having healthier relationships.
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Stress, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards change.. Please contact Lori at Connectionscounselingaz.com I am a experienced clinician that treats the mind, body, and spirit.
Stress, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards change.. Please contact Lori at Connectionscounselingaz.com I am a experienced clinician that treats the mind, body, and spirit.
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Everyone has their own unique story to tell and needs someone they feel is safe, confidential, and ready to listen. I am passionate about people and the stories they are willing to share - their hurts and their joys, their losses and their successes. Absolutely everyone, at some point in their life, experiences a sense of feeling stuck or feeling unable to move forward, and that’s OK! The fact that you are seeking counseling tells me that you have incredible courage, and are ready to push forward, but may not know where to begin.
Everyone has their own unique story to tell and needs someone they feel is safe, confidential, and ready to listen. I am passionate about people and the stories they are willing to share - their hurts and their joys, their losses and their successes. Absolutely everyone, at some point in their life, experiences a sense of feeling stuck or feeling unable to move forward, and that’s OK! The fact that you are seeking counseling tells me that you have incredible courage, and are ready to push forward, but may not know where to begin.
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DBT Resiliency Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85742 (Online Only)
DBT Resiliency Center specializes in DBT for Children. DBT for Children (DBT-C) is a treatment program that focuses on skill development for parents of kids who are emotionally sensitive and highly reactive. DBT-C focuses on changing the environment to meet the needs of the child. For this reason, the family is seen as the “patient". Adults, teens, tweens and children who would like to learn skills for coping with intense emotions and working towards a life worth living. We want to grow and learn how to change certain behaviors. Intense emotions, feelings of hopelessness sometimes make that change difficult to achieve.
DBT Resiliency Center specializes in DBT for Children. DBT for Children (DBT-C) is a treatment program that focuses on skill development for parents of kids who are emotionally sensitive and highly reactive. DBT-C focuses on changing the environment to meet the needs of the child. For this reason, the family is seen as the “patient". Adults, teens, tweens and children who would like to learn skills for coping with intense emotions and working towards a life worth living. We want to grow and learn how to change certain behaviors. Intense emotions, feelings of hopelessness sometimes make that change difficult to achieve.
Online Therapists
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Welcome to my private practice in Scottsdale, AZ where I have provided psychotherapy since 2001. I enjoy having a variety of clients to work with, including couples, individuals, adolescents, and families. My clinical approach is solution-focused, rooted largely in cognitive-behavioral therapy. I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, family systems therapy, behavioral issues with children/teens, relationship issues, and stage of life changes. My clinical style is goal-oriented; I'm direct in providing observations and always seeking your feedback regarding the efficacy and the outcomes you are experiencing in therapy.
Welcome to my private practice in Scottsdale, AZ where I have provided psychotherapy since 2001. I enjoy having a variety of clients to work with, including couples, individuals, adolescents, and families. My clinical approach is solution-focused, rooted largely in cognitive-behavioral therapy. I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, family systems therapy, behavioral issues with children/teens, relationship issues, and stage of life changes. My clinical style is goal-oriented; I'm direct in providing observations and always seeking your feedback regarding the efficacy and the outcomes you are experiencing in therapy.
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I have extensive experience working with adults as well as families of children and adolescents that exhibit emotional and behavioral concerns, including the treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, academic underachievement, OCD, depression, interpersonal relationship issues, screen addiction, entitlement, low self-esteem, substance use disorders, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) as well as stress management for student athletes. I emphasize using evidence-based methods that have scientific backing and I engage in a collaborative process with my clients while respecting their values.
I have extensive experience working with adults as well as families of children and adolescents that exhibit emotional and behavioral concerns, including the treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, academic underachievement, OCD, depression, interpersonal relationship issues, screen addiction, entitlement, low self-esteem, substance use disorders, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) as well as stress management for student athletes. I emphasize using evidence-based methods that have scientific backing and I engage in a collaborative process with my clients while respecting their values.
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Life can be disrupted by anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, OCD, and trouble sleeping. Clients need new skills to deal with these issues and feel better about themselves and their ability to handle life. Their goals would be to deal with past traumas, learn coping skills to deal with anxiety and depression,learn skills to interact more effectively with others as well as getting better sleep.
Life can be disrupted by anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, OCD, and trouble sleeping. Clients need new skills to deal with these issues and feel better about themselves and their ability to handle life. Their goals would be to deal with past traumas, learn coping skills to deal with anxiety and depression,learn skills to interact more effectively with others as well as getting better sleep.
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Welcome! I am a dedicated therapist intern with a deep passion for working with neurodivergent individuals. My personal journey as a mother of several neurodivergent children fuels my commitment to helping individuals with autism, learning challenges, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in helping neurodivergent individuals and their parents, the LGBTQ community, and can use integrative methods where I combine spiritual perspectives with psychological practices to foster holistic healing. I also support clients in faith deconstruction to explore and redefine beliefs.
Welcome! I am a dedicated therapist intern with a deep passion for working with neurodivergent individuals. My personal journey as a mother of several neurodivergent children fuels my commitment to helping individuals with autism, learning challenges, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in helping neurodivergent individuals and their parents, the LGBTQ community, and can use integrative methods where I combine spiritual perspectives with psychological practices to foster holistic healing. I also support clients in faith deconstruction to explore and redefine beliefs.
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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.
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.
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InSight Psychology Therapy & Evaluations
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Our primary therapy specialties include childhood anxiety, OCD, and young child (ages 2-6) misbehavior and parenting.
As a parent, seeing your child stuck in a cycle of anxiety, worries, and stress is heartbreaking. You may find yourself unsure if your efforts are truly helping as your child remains overwhelmed. If your child struggles academically, you're likely fighting battles over homework and questioning if there's an underlying issue that could explain their struggles, such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia. At InSight Psychology, we will provide you with a roadmap for getting back on track using formal neuropsychological evaluations and evidence-based interventions to address the root of the problem.
Our primary therapy specialties include childhood anxiety, OCD, and young child (ages 2-6) misbehavior and parenting.
As a parent, seeing your child stuck in a cycle of anxiety, worries, and stress is heartbreaking. You may find yourself unsure if your efforts are truly helping as your child remains overwhelmed. If your child struggles academically, you're likely fighting battles over homework and questioning if there's an underlying issue that could explain their struggles, such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia. At InSight Psychology, we will provide you with a roadmap for getting back on track using formal neuropsychological evaluations and evidence-based interventions to address the root of the problem.
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Janet Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include Anxiety, OCD, Depression and other mood disorders, relationship issues, family issues, and navigating difficult life changes that impact mental health.
I have extensive experience helping people make positive change in their lives utilizing a comprehensive approach. Treatment modalities include solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, and EMDR. My ideal client is anyone who wishes to live a happier, healthier life.
My specialties include Anxiety, OCD, Depression and other mood disorders, relationship issues, family issues, and navigating difficult life changes that impact mental health.
I have extensive experience helping people make positive change in their lives utilizing a comprehensive approach. Treatment modalities include solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, and EMDR. My ideal client is anyone who wishes to live a happier, healthier life.
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Watching your child navigate school, friendships, activities, and family life while also struggling with emotional or behavioral difficulties can be overwhelming. Seeking extra support for your child through psychotherapy is a great way to equip both you and your child with new tools and skills to help them overcome their challenges and thrive. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in working with youth ages 6-17. My expertise is working with youth who struggle with anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, depression, social skills, executive functioning deficits (ADHD), & difficulty adjusting to various life situations.
Watching your child navigate school, friendships, activities, and family life while also struggling with emotional or behavioral difficulties can be overwhelming. Seeking extra support for your child through psychotherapy is a great way to equip both you and your child with new tools and skills to help them overcome their challenges and thrive. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in working with youth ages 6-17. My expertise is working with youth who struggle with anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, depression, social skills, executive functioning deficits (ADHD), & difficulty adjusting to various life situations.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with teens and adults who experience Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety Disorders and OCD.
Sometimes our lowest lows offer a foundation from which to rebuild our lives and find wholeness. If you've been feeling anxious or out of control, know there is hope. You do not have to feel this way forever, and you certainly do not need to endure it alone. Today, I hope you find the courage to choose yourself.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with teens and adults who experience Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety Disorders and OCD.
Sometimes our lowest lows offer a foundation from which to rebuild our lives and find wholeness. If you've been feeling anxious or out of control, know there is hope. You do not have to feel this way forever, and you certainly do not need to endure it alone. Today, I hope you find the courage to choose yourself.
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I specialize in working with clients experiencing but not limited to the following: OCD, Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Interpersonal/Relationship Problems, Impulsive Behaviors, and Low Self Esteem.
My primary goal is to offer a safe and caring environment where clients will be able to work through problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In doing so, the journey of healing and growth begins. I prefer to utilize a holistic approach to counseling, incorporating various treatment methods into my practice depending upon the needs of each client. As a result, individuals are able to heal from deep rooted issues and trauma. I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation in order for clients to learn more about my approach to counseling and get a sense for my particular style. I also offer evening appointments.
I specialize in working with clients experiencing but not limited to the following: OCD, Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Interpersonal/Relationship Problems, Impulsive Behaviors, and Low Self Esteem.
My primary goal is to offer a safe and caring environment where clients will be able to work through problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In doing so, the journey of healing and growth begins. I prefer to utilize a holistic approach to counseling, incorporating various treatment methods into my practice depending upon the needs of each client. As a result, individuals are able to heal from deep rooted issues and trauma. I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation in order for clients to learn more about my approach to counseling and get a sense for my particular style. I also offer evening appointments.
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Dr. Jodi Tudisco
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, LPC, MS, EMDR, TRE
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85719 (Online Only)
Using an eclectic approach to therapy, I treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, eating disorders, sexual abuse, OCD, self-esteem and family conflict, among other issues.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Using a holistic approach in therapy we will explore the mind, body and spirit connection. We will learn balance and build resilience through the power of self-discovery, thus improving your quality of life. Negative thought patterns and beliefs will be identified and challenged through DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. When needed we may create healthy eating habits and a healthy relationship with exercise. Cultivating your spirituality to relieve fear and nurture an attitude of gratitude and abundance is encouraged.
Using an eclectic approach to therapy, I treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, eating disorders, sexual abuse, OCD, self-esteem and family conflict, among other issues.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Using a holistic approach in therapy we will explore the mind, body and spirit connection. We will learn balance and build resilience through the power of self-discovery, thus improving your quality of life. Negative thought patterns and beliefs will be identified and challenged through DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. When needed we may create healthy eating habits and a healthy relationship with exercise. Cultivating your spirituality to relieve fear and nurture an attitude of gratitude and abundance is encouraged.
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1st Psychologist in Arizona to treat OCD as a specialty starting 25 years ago, and 1st to attend all available Advanced training to CORRECTLY treat OCD using ERP (Exposure Response Prevention). National Panel of Experts member at the International OCD Annual conference. Treat all OCD Spectrum Disorders, including Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Dermatillomania (skin-picking), Nail-biting, Cuticle-pulling; Tics; Tourettes Syndrome; Hoarding; Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); Anxiety Disorders; and Depression. Patients range in age from 3 to 93 years old. Our goal at the OCD Spectrum Clinic is to make us obsolete.
1st Psychologist in Arizona to treat OCD as a specialty starting 25 years ago, and 1st to attend all available Advanced training to CORRECTLY treat OCD using ERP (Exposure Response Prevention). National Panel of Experts member at the International OCD Annual conference. Treat all OCD Spectrum Disorders, including Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Dermatillomania (skin-picking), Nail-biting, Cuticle-pulling; Tics; Tourettes Syndrome; Hoarding; Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); Anxiety Disorders; and Depression. Patients range in age from 3 to 93 years old. Our goal at the OCD Spectrum Clinic is to make us obsolete.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.