Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Mesa, AZ

I am a Licensed Associate Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapist. My passion has always been helping clients become the best version of themselves. I have been in the behavioral health field for over 10 years in therapy and case management roles, and I have found that you know what works for you; I am here to support you in expanding what else is needed to help build those relationships into postive supports and a peaceful, and rewarding life; not just manageable.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I have a passion for serving others. I provide effective therapy services in a safe and caring environment that supports personal growth, health, happiness and spiritual well-being.

Doctor Willyerd graduated from Arizona State University with a doctorate in behavioral health in 2011. prior to that he had a masters degree in counseling in 2009. Since then his professional career has taken him into helping many at risk individuals such as sex offender youth, children with severe childhood trauma, families with fragile home life and structure, prisoners in the prison system and on suicide watch and prisoners having severe psychotic episodes.

I enjoy working with individuals by way of a tailored process to ensure that each of my clients is getting the most effective service. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma and PTSD.

Individuals who benefit from working with me are those seeking support and guidance while they work to navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of loss, trauma, parenting, coparenting, interpersonal relationships, making friends, families of origin, romantic relationships, partnerships/marriage, parenting, coparenting or employment/career concerns. I also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for those who are seeking enlightenment, diagnostic clarification, or are ordered to do so by a court of law.

Are you a parent who understands that your child needs more than a bandaid approach or a one-size-fits-all solution? Are outbursts, panic attacks, or shutting down preventing your child from truly thriving? Perhaps you are an adult struggling with social anxiety or depression that gets in the way of living your best life. Tamara offers individual, family, & group counseling as well as autism evaluations for ages 12 months to young adults. She will help with, not only overcoming the immediate challenges of today, but making changes that will lead to thriving for the future.

I have over 10 years of experience working with clients with a variety of presenting issues including: anxiety, depression, trauma history, family conflict, parenting concerns, and other various emotional and behavioral challenges. I have also have experience working with Caucasian, Hispanic, and Native American populations .

Therapist at Red Mountain High School servicing students: I have a passion for building up and strengthening families. I believe in the power of counseling to help heal things that feel bent or broken. I believe in the human spirit, and its ability to heal and strengthen through adversity. I believe that showing love, kindness, and acceptance are key elements to facilitating change – and it all starts in the home! I take a Positive Psychology approach by teaching concepts of happiness, quality of life, and contentment. I encourage my clients to make themselves, their homes, and their communities a more meaningful place.

Are you the parent who understands that your child needs more than a bandaid approach or a one-size-fits-all solution? Are outbursts, panic attacks, or shutting down preventing your child from truly thriving? Perhaps you are an adult struggling with social anxiety or depression that gets in the way of you living your best life. Tamara provides a customized therapeutic approach that will help with, not only overcoming the immediate challenges of today, but help to make changes that will lead to thriving for the future.

Sometimes life throws you challenges that tax your ability to cope and thrive in healthy ways, leaving you in a state of survival, lacking connection with yourself, others and the world around you. My belief is that your innate strengths can be rediscovered to find the joy and peace you long for in your world – this begins with the relationship with yourself and sets the foundation for all other relationships & goal-achievement in your life. I work with teens and adults of all ages in areas including life changes, parenting challenges, chronic illness, substance abuse, and assistance navigating outside resources to attain your goals

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Are you the parent who understands that your child needs more than a bandaid approach or a one-size-fits-all solution? Are outbursts, panic attacks, or shutting down preventing your child from truly thriving? Perhaps you are an adult struggling with social anxiety or depression that gets in the way of you living your best life. Tamara offers diagnostic autism evaluations as well as individual, family, & group counseling for ages 12 months to young adults. She will help with, not only overcoming the immediate challenges of today, but making changes that will lead to thriving for the future.

I am currently Accepting New Clients. Hello! I have over 6 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who are in crisis, experiencing anxiety and depression and are having suicidal ideations. I also have an additional 2 years experience working extensively on trauma in a therapy setting. I am trained in EMDR which is the leading treatment for trauma. Building rapport and connecting with clients has always been important to me in building a successful therapeutic relationship.

Sometimes, life presents us with painful experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. These unresolved and unhealed wounds can hinder our ability to move forward and live an empowered life. In therapy, my goal is to provide you with a safe space to examine and remove unhelpful patterns from your past, and allow for transformational healing to occur. I incorporate what I have learned from my experience as a clinician at multiple residential eating disorder treatment centers as well as a residential PTSD/trauma treatment center.

Kirby Oxenreider is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona who has been practicing since 1999. He has a Master of Science in Education, Community Counseling from Duquesne University, a Master of Divinity from Bethany Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from Lebanon Valley College. As C.S. Lewis said, "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start from where you are and change the ending". Kirby understands the pain, loneliness, and frustration that is often part of life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice, with over 30 years of experience in individual, family, marital, divorce, blended family, child and adolescent counseling, and veteran's issues. During that time, I have developed an understanding of human nature that guides me down the path to best help each individual. I believe that no one gets through life without some adversity and difficulty. I strive to treat each person as a unique individual and reinforce their worth and dignity. My clients range in ages from 2 through adult, including the geriatric group.

I have a passion about helping children and teens find their voice in this midst of disconnection. As humans, we are created for connection. Often, this disconnection to self and others can create stress, exhaustion and loneliness. I desire to be a listening ear and seek to understand you to promote healing through the challenges occurring in your life. I can assist you by guiding you through physical and emotional development, family dynamics, school challenges, communication, relationship distress and trauma. I desire to walk with you on the journey for healing and together we will achieve goals for your child & family.

As a counselor with over a decade of dedicated experience, I'm here to be your companion through these challenging times. My goal is to guide you through processing past experiences, embracing the present, and shaping a more hopeful future. I've had the privilege of working extensively with diverse individuals, spanning adolescents, adults, and couples facing a variety of hurdles. Whether it's adolescents coping with the pressures of growing up, adults dealing with life transitions, or couples navigating relationship challenges, I'm here to offer my support.

Do you find yourself talking in circles and feeling lost, confused, and stuck? No matter how many times you try to talk it out with a family member or friend, you’re left feeling anxious, unsettled, or misunderstood. Your thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, and the path forward feels foggy and unclear. No one really gets you, and deep down, you doubt anyone truly can. Despite feeling like you’re “too much," you also feel like you are not enough. I understand on an emotional level just how exhausted, lost, and stuck you may feel, and I feel confident that I can help you move towards relief, healing, and growth.