Elders (65+) Therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ

I'm delighted that you've found your way here and are considering therapy for yourself, your teenager, or your relationship. As a therapist specializing in working with teens, young adults, and couples, I am dedicated to providing a space where you can explore, heal, and grow. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and prioritize building a strong rapport with my clients based on trust, empathy, and understanding. I have worked in the field of mental health for 38 years, and have advanced training in couples therapy, addictions, teen and young adult issues, anxiety and depressive disorders.

With over 30 years experience in individual and couple psychotherapy, I learned to tailor my treatment to the SPECIFIC needs of each person or couple. I help patients identify dynamics that hold them back and keep them isolated and unfulfilled. With couples, I identify deep core issues that maintain disconnection and conflict, leading to improved understanding, empathy and renewed love for each other. Changes brought about by this treatment are not meant to be temporary but long lasting as people learn skills and make use of tools that will continue to be available to them well after treatment is over.

Focusing on peak performance and maximizing functioning leads to happiness, feeling content, and reduced negative self-impressions. Regardless of whether your performing in athletics, the arts, medicine, or human interaction, it is important to recognize both what is working to optimize performance (building consistency) and what is holding you back (mitigating challenges and overcoming difficulties). Focusing on the core competencies of self-awareness (knowing what is going on in your mind and performance) and self-management (how to take control of your true potential through mindset, behavior, and engagement) goals are realized.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who seeks to support client's goals, while also helping them achieve a life worth living. Prior to private practice I have worked at the VA and the National Center for PTSD in Honolulu, HI, Seattle Children's Hospital, PCH, and community mental health clinics. As a result of working within a variety of settings, I have the experience and skills to work with children, adolescents, and adults who present with behavioral, mood, and life challenges. I also have specialized training for grief, impulse control and anger management, PTSD, and coping/emotion regulation skills acquisition.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years and in addition the wealth of experience and wisdom I bring to my traditional therapy practice, I also provide Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). KAP is a powerful healing tool that combines the healing and transformative properties of ketamine with the use of deeper psychotherapy to get to core feelings and rewire emotional memories, resulting in long-term improvement of a number of mental health conditions. For many who feel like they have tried everything, KAP offers their first experience of real relief.

I really enjoy doing all kinds of different types of therapy (individual, couples, family, EMDR) for all kinds of different issues (stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, divorce, blended families, grief, relationship stresses, infidelity, parenting challenges, teen issues) I help people get beyond the stuck points in their lives or their relationships, by identifying what is blocking them, discovering the source of this blockage and working together to remove it and/or lessen its effects on them. I aim to help people live more fulfilled lives, be better partners, better parents, and to learn to communicate more effectively.

I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.

Learn in a nurturing therapeutic environment, discover tools for self-development and gain pragmatic skills to enhance the fullness of your life. While the old age adage asks "glass half full or half empty?" my personal mantra is "why not change the size of the container so your glass is always full!" Perhaps you are experiencing a time when you are unable to move beyond your current level of awareness and/or seeing limited growth? It is with your full potential in mind that I choose to incorporate not only "talk therapy", but also integrative depth psychological practices such as dream work into the clinical setting.

My practice is unique. I treat two groups of clients: One is very high functioning - a successful professional who can optomize personal and occupational strengths, interpersonal interactions, and enhace connection. A second group struggles with these same issues. Both can use treatments which include Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Relaxation & Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (Couples & Individuals), Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapies, and Anxiety-Reducing Skills such as: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Self-Hypnosis, Behavioral Feeling-State Therapy,

Do you find yourself frustrated by your child’s behavior? Do you sometimes catch yourself wishing you were a more effective parent? Parenting can give you enormous rewards and also deeply challenge your limits. It can bring up experiences from your own upbringing that you thought you had left behind. I help parents address the stresses that come with parenting so they can focus on enjoying their relationship with their children.

I am a dedicated counselor who strives to help individuals meet their personal goals. Many people experience problems throughout their lives where they feel stuck and helpless. Such problems may surround a person's personal, social, educational, professional, and/or financial well being. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, choice theory, EMDR , and solution focused therapy, people can discuss issues openly in a safe confidential environment. I believe that counseling can help people achieve their goals and regain the happiness within their lives. I provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling services.

I believe that everyone holds the tools to reach their maximum potential in life. Sometimes we get stuck, needing guidance, direction and support. These are some of the many benefits that counseling can provide for you. During our sessions together we will take a look at behaviors which interfere with your quality of life. Therapy can allow you to take on a new perspective of your current situation, and guide you on the path toward growth and change. I will provide you a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere to allow you to discover the path to best life.

If you are seeking change in your relationships, thoughts, behaviors, stress-level, self-concept, mood, etc., I can help. With experience, warmth and determination, I can help you identify problem areas, clarify goals and develop personalized paths to achievement. Hope, trust, support and applicable knowledge (skills) are just a few of the gifts of therapy. If you are in need of the gifts of therapy, I look forward to sharing them with you.

"What's broken can be mended. What hurts can be healed. No matter how dark it gets, the sun is going to rise again."* I believe in being positive, present and having a realistic plan for change. Behavior is influenced by core beliefs. Behaviors follow patterns that can be identified and changed. We will identify your core beliefs and challenge unhealthy thought and patterns. We will use a mindfulness based approach and focus on your strengths as we create a plan for change. *I am EMDR and RTEP trained and have solid base in treating all types of trauma.

You know that life can be challenging. You may be dealing with work or school issues, parenting, marital discord or divorce, family conflicts, retirement, emotional/physical abuse, concerns over world events or shouldering the aftermath of a painful past or trauma that continues to haunt you. Such experiences can leave you feeling stuck in negative ways of thinking and feeling about yourself, the world and other people and lead to ineffective ways of coping and ultimately prevent you from living a happy and productive life.

Do you have anxiety that comes out of the blue to swamp you? Do you struggle to get out of bed most days? Have you tried to stop the worry thoughts, but they just multiply. Maybe you’ve tried so many things that the shame of nothing working weighs you down. These attacks feel like they will never end and you wish you could escape into sleep forever. Let me help you stop suffering and start living again. You can start creating that life you have been dreaming about!

Taking New Clients! You're tired of pretending everything is fine! You feel like your heart is broken. You've lost sight of who you are and are desperate to find your inner spark again. You feel like you can't move forward because of things that have happened in the past, and you are fearful of the future. There's so much in your head that you don't even know where to start to find peace. You want a safe, confidential space to share your story with someone who listens and understands without judgment. Let's get you moving forward!

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Welcome! I am Alissa Chase, licensed professional counselor (LPC) of Motivate Counseling, LLC with 12 years experience. Has your anxiety or depression increased making it difficult in daily life and responsibilities? Have you experienced a trauma or loss that you are ready to process and heal? Do you find it hard to stay sober or end behaviors that end up harming you? Are you struggling with coping with a recent life change at school, work, or relationships? I provide a person-centered therapeutic approach, where I help you clarify your goals, develop skills to cope with symptoms and triggers, and move toward desired life direction.