Female Therapists in Mesa, AZ

Welcome. Searching for therapy services can be a difficult and intimidating experience, so I congratulate you for getting started! Feel free to send me an email with any questions you may have. I work from a person-centered approach where you, the client, is the expert in your own therapy journey and I am here to support along the way. Together we can figure out what is needed to help you achieve your therapy goals. In my practice, Cultivando Wellness, I strive to empower the community with education and therapy services to break the stigma of mental health. I work with people from the ages of 11 years old to adults.

As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support to adults navigating various challenges in life with a focus on trauma, general mental health, and substance abuse. I bring extensive experience and expertise to help individuals heal, grow and thrive.

Evening Availability. Accepting New Clients. Welcome! I provide compassionate and effective therapy to teens (13+) and adults who have symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harming, self-esteem issues, life transitions, grief, ADHD, anger, addiction, bipolar, along with other challenges. My diverse background includes working with juveniles in the probation system, as well as serving as a social worker in high schools, provided support to teens in the foster care system, crisis intervention, and supported staff and student population. I used DBT, CBT, Talk-Therapy and in training for EMDR.

Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step on the path of your healing journey. I believe connection and the quality of it paves the path to healing. I have over ten years experience as a trauma therapist. During our time together, we will explore the affects of trauma, identify trauma responses, build resiliency, and establish a heathier sense of self.

I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals overcome emotional trauma and mental health challenges. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the Rogerian philosophy of providing a non-judgmental and empathic space for clients to explore their inner world. I believe every person has the ability to heal themselves when given the right support and tools.

Attending California Institute of Integral Studies shaped my holistic approach to therapy: body, heart, mind and spirit. I use a systems approach when working with clients to see and understand how all areas of one’s life might be impacting them today. I have worked with hundreds of men and women over the last 20 years as a successful corporate leader in Human Resources and Organizational Development. In this “first career” I worked to create powerful change for teams in both their personal and professional lives.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at Mind and Soul Counseling Services. I understand that at times, life can be difficult. Especially when overwhelming circumstances occur that are beyond a person's normal realm of experience. I strive to provide a helping relationship that is based on collaboration, trust, respect, genuineness, and an understanding of the individual. All in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental setting.

My career in social services has given me the rare opportunity and privilege to accompany others throughout much of life’s journey--from the miracle of birth, as an adoption advocate to helping senior populations and their families as a counsellor managing long term care and end of life issues. One of the universal truths that I have learned is that struggle and adversity is an inescapable part of the human experience. Rather than let these challenges destroy you, my role is to help you on your journey to grow and work through the hardships of life and become the healthiest and happiest version of yourself.

Everyone at some point needs someone who will focus solely on them and their feelings. Someone who will listen without judgment. This is especially true when everyday tasks are overwhelming and exhausting. Taking a shower can be a monumental task. Things that used to be fun aren’t anymore. The thought of hanging out with family and friends means taking on the exhausting task of acting “normal”. Not being able to do these “simple” things can create a spiral of shame and guilt. And it doesn’t help when no one seems to get what you are experiencing and feeling.

I enjoy working will all types of people, of all ages and diversity of relationships and family structures. I believe in a collaborative process where you can be your authentic self and together we find the path to your healing. My internship experiences were with youth K-12 in a school setting and college students via telehealth. I’m trained in Trauma focused- cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for youth and currently training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am receiving direct clinical supervision from AZBBHE approved Diana Canfield, M.S., LPC.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Supervisor in AZ, I have gained over 35 years of “intrinsic value” helping adults, couples, and groups, manage stress, trauma, grief, mood, thoughts, various addiction cycles, suicidality, self-harm, reentry, and life transitions.

I apply a holistic approach as a pathway to increase your optimal wellbeing. This holistic approach, combined with your personal goals, creates an experience that is personal and unique to you. As your therapist, I will design a session tailored to your needs. I use Somatic Experiencing along with other forms of wellness specialties in working with those who are struggling with work/life balance, PTSD, anxiety, stress, marginalization, systems of oppression, ancestral trauma/intergenerational trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Maya Angelou said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” I agree! Our stories are a part of who we are, and they shape our experiences. When we share our stories, we can heal from trauma, connect with others, and grow as individuals. I help individuals and couples explore the themes of attachment and connection in their stories, or lack thereof, which are essential to healing and growth. I use an attachment-focused lens to help you understand how your life experiences have shaped your current relationships and sense of self, so you can feel confident in your next chapter because you know the author.

Are you struggling with feeling "too much" or being called "too sensitive"? Do you feel like no one hears you or validates your feelings? Maybe you have experienced some intense things in your life and you are looking to feel safety again, within your own body and with other people.

I have a desire to create a solution focused and person centered natural and holistic approach to therapy. I am dedicated to developing meaningful partnerships with individuals and families in order to provide a personalized journey towards emotional wellness. Additionally, I am a proud ally to the LGBTQ+ community and offer Gender Affirming Surgery (transition surgery) and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) evaluation and letter writing services, following the WPath standards of care and using the Gender ASSET evaluation tool.

Have you ever found yourself in need of someone to talk to, only to feel like there's no one you can turn to? Perhaps you've experienced the frustration of opening up and being vulnerable, only to receive a blank stare or have the conversation unintentionally redirected to the other person's experiences. At Inner Balance, YOU are our primary and central focus. I value the courage it takes to be vulnerable and provide a secure space for you to explore your past, present, and future. I'm here to offer the support and validation you need to evolve into the person you aspire to be.

Have you gone from living a full life to feeling yourself exhausted and lying awake every night, obsessively focused and out of control with food and eating, overwhelmed by stress, sidelined by chronic pain or a serious medical diagnosis. You have tried "cure" after "cure" and yet nothing has improved. Maybe you’re nervous about seeking help for your struggles.

Every day your efforts with each other lessen. Your once strong, committed, fun, loving connection has weakened. The knowing glances you used to share have been replaced with annoyance and aggravation. Coming home to each other used to be the best part of your day, now it's the loneliest. Your hearts are screaming out to be heard by one another. You wonder if it's even possible to get back to where you used to be, or if that place you're imagining ever existed at all. You wake up strangers; rarely talking through the day, certainly not in kind or healthy ways. Life together has become bills, obligations, and all the "have tos".

I view the client as their own greatest expert and try to use the therapeutic relationship and counseling space as a place for the client to explore all their thoughts and feelings, the shameful, prideful, distressing, exciting and everything in between. I use research-based interventions and treatments along with my own education and experiences to guide the client to their best self. I view the client as a fellow traveler through life and look forward to taking this journey with you.