Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists in Maricopa County, AZ

We all have challenges. Admittedly some are objectively harder than others but our own challenges are unique to each of us and can seem devastating from our perspective. I would like to help you work through yours. I am not going to give you platitudes. Instead, I want to help you learn to accept, cope, cry if you need to, and then get back up! It’s not easy, but you can do hard things! As a college professor, and my background in medicine, my natural instinct is to make sure you understand both the biological and psychological reasons behind your troubles and then we work together to put YOU back in control of your life.

Cycles of Life Counseling has added teletherapy services. Protect and care for your mental health and well-being while you protect and care for your physical health. My treatment philosophy is that people want to feel good and live with purpose. Sometimes though, life can feel too big to manage. Sometimes we feel stuck or unable to adjust when "life happens", We may have not learned a better way to cope or live well with or through challenges. Add to that, frustration and disappointment over feeling this way and we feel even worse. Let's consider another way for you ‘to be’ in the world, to live more fully, with emotional freedom.

Finding the right fit can always be challenging. I look for helpful solutions to difficult problems. My clients look for someone who will tell them what is going on in their life and how to change and how it can benefit their life. I focus on the solution by delving into the problem, sometimes it may be difficult but that is why I am here to explain why it could be of the most benefit to you. Primarily, my goal is to help you find the best solution to your difficulties.

I utilize evidence-based treatments tailored to your desired outcomes. I also promote humor, tangible tools, and strength-based interventions that can be applied immediately to help you achieve your individualized goals. We will work as a team to make a positive difference in your life and improve your well-being, whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity, trauma, or trying to create the best version of yourself.

THE CHOICE... One of my clients said that she wished that choosing a therapist was like finding a new puppy. You get a sense of the breeding, temperament and capability and then you know from a heartfelt connection that you have the right one. Here you must decide from an exhaustive list of similar sounding credentials. So what I want to offer is some background and then hopefully you can have the experience she wished for everyone.

Terolyn empowers clients who are stressed, depressed, worried, and traumatized learn to feel more relaxed through the use of a combination of approaches that include empathetic listening. Terolyn provides clients with real world tools to manage life outside of therapy. Terolyn enjoys working with clients on setting boundaries, life transitions, self-confidence, work/life balance, and changing the course of future generations. Therapy can be the push that we need to elevate to the next level in our lives financially, mentally and spiritually.

There is no such thing as "normal." I embrace the uniqueness of each client. After assessing your individual needs I draw from an eclectic variety of therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as Christian principles if the client chooses (all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed). Your time is precious and I treat it as such by asking the right questions providing straight forward feedback with genuine empathy. You have come to me for help and I am honored to be a part of your journey. Visit : Www.counselingwc.com

Dr. Ishikawa offers psychological evaluations and psychotherapy. She aims to provide compassion and humor as she challenges and supports her clients in a collaborative manner, and utilizes an integrative approach to psychotherapy. Her goal is to help each client find freedom from negative patterns, identify strengths, and reach their full potential. Dr. Ishikawa enjoys working with clients from a variety of cultural, ethnic/racial, gender/sexual identity, and religious/spiritual backgrounds, and assisting with issues such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life transitions, and women's issues.

I am an LAC under the clinical supervision of Linda S. Fitch, LPC. I have worked in both Mexico and the U.S., providing services to English and Spanish-speaking clients. My background in bi-cultural communities has empowered me to integrate the strengths of both cultures into my practice. My experience includes helping adolescents reach their full potential, responding to life-or-death crises, and counseling inmates in jails. These diverse experiences have equipped me to offer tailored approaches to each client, creating personalized plans for success that consider their unique circumstances. Let's work together!

As a dedicated therapy intern, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. We all have our own unique journey, facing different challenges along the way. Sometimes, these challenges require learning new skills, processing the past, or simply seeking support. I provide a stable and supportive space for you to explore who you are and overcome these obstacles. By working together, you can see your progress and make choices that lead you toward your potential. Your journey is important, and I'm here to guide you towards a path of growth and fulfillment.

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.

Accepting NEW clients both in person and virtually/telehealth. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by life? Do you feel like you can’t manage stress? Or are you ready to work on the past to help your future? I would like to work with you in creating a personalized plan together to help you reach your goals, where you are in the drivers seat and I am simply the guide to help you tap into your inner strength.

Navigating through life’s challenges can be difficult. As life becomes more overwhelming, even the smallest of tasks can seem impossible. Seeking professional help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. As the great Brené Brown says “vulnerability is our greatest measure of courage.” My priority is creating a safe, non-judgmental, and validating environment to provide a space for healing. I believe that when people are truly heard, the healing process begins.

Hi ya’ll! My name is Haleigh, and I am excited to be a Counseling Intern currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Prior to beginning my graduate studies, I dedicated my time to providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with Autism and other behavioral issues. This experience was incredibly rewarding and solidified my passion for working with youth, who have truly captured my heart.

It has been a privilege to work with a wide range of individuals, couples, families, and groups, including children, teens, and adults. When conceptualizing collaboratively with a client, I want to work towards identifying the core, underlying issue. Symptom management is important, but in conjunction with this, we will strive to find the roots of the presenting problem. In this way, we can empower you to be autonomous, empowered, and emboldened.

My mission is to improve the lives of our community. I embrace cultural and spiritual diversity and inclusiveness. I strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all. You are not alone! Your new life starts here!

I'm so glad that you decided to invest in yourself! So many times we are everything to everyone and forget about ourselves or put ourselves last. It is essential that we stop and get what we need so that we can be the best for ourselves and those that we love.

My approach to therapy is to present information in a powerful, meaningful, personalized way to elicit engagement and personal investment in how base neurological and biological influences affect thoughts that convey to behavioral changes. When Clients become uniquely invested in this process, it gains value, informing daily life improvement that restructure faulty narratives, alters paradigms, and provides the framework where future stimulus or environmental information will be applied.

I'm happy you're here for YOU. I believe that none of us were meant to navigate the ups and downs of life alone. Consider this your sign to redefine, reintegrate, and rebalance your life with someone along the way. As a licensed professional counselor, a board-certified art therapist, trauma specialist, yoga practitioner, and creative spirit I draw from my deep, yet eclectic, training to tailor my support for you on your journey. My practice centers around feeling seen and heard, hard work, exploration, growth, interaction, enthusiasm, and important touches of humor and creativity.