Person-Centered Therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ
Amber C Bersi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I have been in the psychology field for over 15 years now. I love what I do and helping every client become successful. The relationship between the client(s) and myself is important in achieving the goals we set together. How our past experiences have influenced our current lives is a key issue. I feel that support systems in our daily lives are important to examine. The issues of separation, loss, freedom, dependence and independence are crucial to examine as one leaves home and parental influences. I work with individuals, couples, teens and families.
I have been in the psychology field for over 15 years now. I love what I do and helping every client become successful. The relationship between the client(s) and myself is important in achieving the goals we set together. How our past experiences have influenced our current lives is a key issue. I feel that support systems in our daily lives are important to examine. The issues of separation, loss, freedom, dependence and independence are crucial to examine as one leaves home and parental influences. I work with individuals, couples, teens and families.
Kelly Hurley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
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!
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!
"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.
"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.
Rory Bergstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Radical Path Counseling offers modalities that catalyze deeper healing and growth; including EMDR, somatic therapies and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. My practice may be a good fit for you if you're interested in healing your relationship with your body, if you're experiencing grief or a major life transition, if you're neurodivergent, identify as queer or trans, are exploring your sexuality or gender identity or engage in alternative relationship styles (non-monogamy, polyamory, relationship anarchy).
Radical Path Counseling offers modalities that catalyze deeper healing and growth; including EMDR, somatic therapies and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. My practice may be a good fit for you if you're interested in healing your relationship with your body, if you're experiencing grief or a major life transition, if you're neurodivergent, identify as queer or trans, are exploring your sexuality or gender identity or engage in alternative relationship styles (non-monogamy, polyamory, relationship anarchy).
James Palazzolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Finding the right therapist is not easy and comes down to having meaningful, fun and memorable conversations with a person you can safely share your complicated healing issues with. You need to trust you won’t be judged, can safely share your vulnerable issues and ultimately get help learning new perspectives to look at your most stubborn problems. I’m here to help you with all of that if you think I’m the right therapist for you. It is your motivation and resilience that improves your life – I only want to help you find the best answers for your healing. My style is interactive and tends to be short-term (7-15 sessions usually.)
Finding the right therapist is not easy and comes down to having meaningful, fun and memorable conversations with a person you can safely share your complicated healing issues with. You need to trust you won’t be judged, can safely share your vulnerable issues and ultimately get help learning new perspectives to look at your most stubborn problems. I’m here to help you with all of that if you think I’m the right therapist for you. It is your motivation and resilience that improves your life – I only want to help you find the best answers for your healing. My style is interactive and tends to be short-term (7-15 sessions usually.)
Kayla Westover
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
You feel lonely, like nobody really knows you. You go through the motions, just getting through the day. You're putting on an act, worried what your loved ones would think if they knew the real you. You try to be perfect and hide how flawed you really are. You try to remember when this feeling started but it seems to go too far back. You notice yourself feeling on edge when you are with others, yet just as unsettled when you are alone. You want desperately to be able to open up but the walls built around you have become an isolated room. You wonder what it would be like to break free and be the real you. The only way out is through.
You feel lonely, like nobody really knows you. You go through the motions, just getting through the day. You're putting on an act, worried what your loved ones would think if they knew the real you. You try to be perfect and hide how flawed you really are. You try to remember when this feeling started but it seems to go too far back. You notice yourself feeling on edge when you are with others, yet just as unsettled when you are alone. You want desperately to be able to open up but the walls built around you have become an isolated room. You wonder what it would be like to break free and be the real you. The only way out is through.
In over ten years of practice, I've noticed many people seek therapy for a few main reasons: A breakdown of trust and communication in intimate relationships; One's past experiences are negatively affecting present reality; Loneliness and disconnection; and a need for a sense of purpose. Of course, there are others, but the reasons I mention show up often. I attribute much of the distress I see in others to self-worth issues. Generally, worthiness is neither modeled nor nurtured in our culture.
In over ten years of practice, I've noticed many people seek therapy for a few main reasons: A breakdown of trust and communication in intimate relationships; One's past experiences are negatively affecting present reality; Loneliness and disconnection; and a need for a sense of purpose. Of course, there are others, but the reasons I mention show up often. I attribute much of the distress I see in others to self-worth issues. Generally, worthiness is neither modeled nor nurtured in our culture.
Kerry J. Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (Online Only)
Welcome! You’re so courageous beginning your journey toward healing! Are you hurting, stressed, or want help? I come with 20+ yrs of experience! I'm warm, caring, and empathic. I'm ready to help you feel safe, and committed to earning your trust. It’s the “relationship” between the therapist and client that heals, so let’s see if I’m a good fit for you! Clients I serve want to take charge of their lives, break old family cycles and patterns, heal old wounds, trust their “gut instincts,” find out who they are and what they want, and desire healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Does this sound like it you? Call or email me today!
Welcome! You’re so courageous beginning your journey toward healing! Are you hurting, stressed, or want help? I come with 20+ yrs of experience! I'm warm, caring, and empathic. I'm ready to help you feel safe, and committed to earning your trust. It’s the “relationship” between the therapist and client that heals, so let’s see if I’m a good fit for you! Clients I serve want to take charge of their lives, break old family cycles and patterns, heal old wounds, trust their “gut instincts,” find out who they are and what they want, and desire healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Does this sound like it you? Call or email me today!
Mordy Gottlieb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, ART
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
If you're a man struggling with relationships—whether romantic, familial, or friendships—and feeling confused by the shifting expectations of what it means to be a man today, I get it. Maybe you're feeling pressure to evolve emotionally, to be more compassionate, but you’re not sure what that even looks like or if you’re truly open to it. You might have been sent here by someone close to you, and while you’re unsure of what therapy can do, you’re starting to recognize something needs to shift. I specialize in helping men like you rediscover connection, especially in a world where the old rules don't seem to work anymore.
If you're a man struggling with relationships—whether romantic, familial, or friendships—and feeling confused by the shifting expectations of what it means to be a man today, I get it. Maybe you're feeling pressure to evolve emotionally, to be more compassionate, but you’re not sure what that even looks like or if you’re truly open to it. You might have been sent here by someone close to you, and while you’re unsure of what therapy can do, you’re starting to recognize something needs to shift. I specialize in helping men like you rediscover connection, especially in a world where the old rules don't seem to work anymore.
Tres Adames
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, BCPC, CPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Are you struggling with feelings of shame? Does it feel like who you are is at odds with your family, upbringing, values, and/or those around you? I specialize in helping adults and teens struggling with various emotional, relational, spiritual, and sexual issues. I am comfortable discussing difficult topics and complex situations including grief, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. I also specialize in working with those who are LGBTQ. In addition to this, I work with those who are deconstructing their faith, those dealing with shame around sex, and those who have experienced church hurt or religious trauma.
Are you struggling with feelings of shame? Does it feel like who you are is at odds with your family, upbringing, values, and/or those around you? I specialize in helping adults and teens struggling with various emotional, relational, spiritual, and sexual issues. I am comfortable discussing difficult topics and complex situations including grief, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. I also specialize in working with those who are LGBTQ. In addition to this, I work with those who are deconstructing their faith, those dealing with shame around sex, and those who have experienced church hurt or religious trauma.
Tommy Montanarella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I am seasoned Licensed Counselor with experience in individual and group therapy, working with clients within the Birth-5, Child & Family, Adolescent, Adult, & Senior populations. I understand and value that each client I meet with has their own story, culture, traditions and background, so our work together will be tailored to fit your or your family's needs. I have spent many years working hard to make a difference within our community's mental health, so I thank you for taking the time to explore what I have to offer and I hope to hear from you so that we may make your personalized experience a special and successful one.
I am seasoned Licensed Counselor with experience in individual and group therapy, working with clients within the Birth-5, Child & Family, Adolescent, Adult, & Senior populations. I understand and value that each client I meet with has their own story, culture, traditions and background, so our work together will be tailored to fit your or your family's needs. I have spent many years working hard to make a difference within our community's mental health, so I thank you for taking the time to explore what I have to offer and I hope to hear from you so that we may make your personalized experience a special and successful one.
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Hi! I am Dr. Krystina. I’m excited that you saw something in me that feels like a good fit. I really love helping people at any age discover a more fulfilling, nourishing life — one where they feel connected to what makes them feel truly alive and excited for the future. Text me anytime at (480) 463-4432 or call/email to schedule your free 15-min phone or video meet and greet with me — it’s a quick and easy way for you to get a feel for me and how I can help you. With 17 years of experience (I look younger than I am), you will find that I am very easy to talk to and knowledgeable about how to help you or your child/teen.
Hi! I am Dr. Krystina. I’m excited that you saw something in me that feels like a good fit. I really love helping people at any age discover a more fulfilling, nourishing life — one where they feel connected to what makes them feel truly alive and excited for the future. Text me anytime at (480) 463-4432 or call/email to schedule your free 15-min phone or video meet and greet with me — it’s a quick and easy way for you to get a feel for me and how I can help you. With 17 years of experience (I look younger than I am), you will find that I am very easy to talk to and knowledgeable about how to help you or your child/teen.
Stephanie Sigler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Finding the right counselor to enhance intimacy and understand your unique dynamics is crucial in a world where relationships define so much of our happiness. Do you yearn for adeeper connection? Are you navigating an alternative lifestyle and seeking someone who gets it? It may be time for a relationship tune-up. I specialize in recognizing the unique facets of each relationship, celebrating its individuality. My goal? To provide a sanctuary for you to voice concerns, unravel your deepest thoughts, and find guidance through life's storms. Let's ensure your relationship thrives together.
Finding the right counselor to enhance intimacy and understand your unique dynamics is crucial in a world where relationships define so much of our happiness. Do you yearn for adeeper connection? Are you navigating an alternative lifestyle and seeking someone who gets it? It may be time for a relationship tune-up. I specialize in recognizing the unique facets of each relationship, celebrating its individuality. My goal? To provide a sanctuary for you to voice concerns, unravel your deepest thoughts, and find guidance through life's storms. Let's ensure your relationship thrives together.
Have you or your child experienced significant trauma? After early trauma, children can struggle to attach to caregivers which can impact their ability to form healthy future relationships. Adults sometimes struggle when approaching difficult topics surrounding early childhood trauma, which can contribute to added barriers within the parent child relationship. While many adults are willing and motivated to help their children overcome adverse experiences, they may have their own unresolved trauma that continues to interfere.
Have you or your child experienced significant trauma? After early trauma, children can struggle to attach to caregivers which can impact their ability to form healthy future relationships. Adults sometimes struggle when approaching difficult topics surrounding early childhood trauma, which can contribute to added barriers within the parent child relationship. While many adults are willing and motivated to help their children overcome adverse experiences, they may have their own unresolved trauma that continues to interfere.
Dr. Jodi Manning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with stress, overwhelm, depression, anxiety, sleep, work, relationships, socializing, or adjusting to various changes? In the wake of the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, you might still be grappling with its profound effects on your mental health and overall well-being. As a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am dedicated to supporting individuals like you in overcoming these challenges and achieving personal growth.
Are you struggling with stress, overwhelm, depression, anxiety, sleep, work, relationships, socializing, or adjusting to various changes? In the wake of the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, you might still be grappling with its profound effects on your mental health and overall well-being. As a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am dedicated to supporting individuals like you in overcoming these challenges and achieving personal growth.
My practice is faith-informed and integrates Christian counseling principles with evidence-based practices. I serve individuals from faith and non-faith backgrounds who are seeking personal and spiritual growth, particularly those aiming to improve their lives and relationships. Many of my clients also seek a safe space to explore areas and issues related to their sex life and sexuality. Integrating faith and mental health, my counseling approach is tailored to help you take positive steps in your life, revitalize your relationships, and navigate areas related to faith and/or sexuality. Counseling is available online or in person.
My practice is faith-informed and integrates Christian counseling principles with evidence-based practices. I serve individuals from faith and non-faith backgrounds who are seeking personal and spiritual growth, particularly those aiming to improve their lives and relationships. Many of my clients also seek a safe space to explore areas and issues related to their sex life and sexuality. Integrating faith and mental health, my counseling approach is tailored to help you take positive steps in your life, revitalize your relationships, and navigate areas related to faith and/or sexuality. Counseling is available online or in person.
Brenton Wejrowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Hi, my name is Brenton Wejrowski. As a therapist, I take a research based, collaborative approach to create space to understand emotions, needs, and barriers to feeling progress. I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona who works with adults, couples, adolescents, and parents. I speak Spanish as well!
Hi, my name is Brenton Wejrowski. As a therapist, I take a research based, collaborative approach to create space to understand emotions, needs, and barriers to feeling progress. I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona who works with adults, couples, adolescents, and parents. I speak Spanish as well!
Teri Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Hi there- I work with highly motivated individuals who have endured childhood/recent trauma or who are struggling with recurring emotional pain who want freedom, and healing, and have the desire to feel less sensitive to the thoughts, emotional pain, or images. If you are looking for a therapist who creates a safe therapeutic environment and focuses on overcoming challenges and skill-building to find healing, we may be a good fit. You may have tried a variety of things before and it can be frustrating. I want you to see some real change and feel better. You can contact me today for a free consultation.
Hi there- I work with highly motivated individuals who have endured childhood/recent trauma or who are struggling with recurring emotional pain who want freedom, and healing, and have the desire to feel less sensitive to the thoughts, emotional pain, or images. If you are looking for a therapist who creates a safe therapeutic environment and focuses on overcoming challenges and skill-building to find healing, we may be a good fit. You may have tried a variety of things before and it can be frustrating. I want you to see some real change and feel better. You can contact me today for a free consultation.
Amanda Tallman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Accepting new clients and immediate availability for Equine Assisted Therapy. The client specialty I specialize in, is someone who has experienced challenges in life and feels overwhelmed by labels such as anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation. We provide a safe, supportive space to help identify triggers, heal from past experiences, and regain control over their emotions. Whether facing childhood trauma, military service challenges, or other life events, they seek tools to cope and thrive. Their goal is to move from fear and anxiety to resilience and personal growth, creating a more balanced and empowered life.
Accepting new clients and immediate availability for Equine Assisted Therapy. The client specialty I specialize in, is someone who has experienced challenges in life and feels overwhelmed by labels such as anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation. We provide a safe, supportive space to help identify triggers, heal from past experiences, and regain control over their emotions. Whether facing childhood trauma, military service challenges, or other life events, they seek tools to cope and thrive. Their goal is to move from fear and anxiety to resilience and personal growth, creating a more balanced and empowered life.
I believe that experiences and circumstances shape how we see the world and ourselves. Negative experiences can affect our self-esteem, relationships, feelings, and the way we problem-solve. I believe that people can grow to overcome negative experiences through understanding their past, present and future, as well as develop better awareness and coping skills. In our work, I will help you build insight into yourself, identify your strengths, heal from the past, and learn new skills. Schedule an appointment at our website WWW.HopScotchClinical.com.
I believe that experiences and circumstances shape how we see the world and ourselves. Negative experiences can affect our self-esteem, relationships, feelings, and the way we problem-solve. I believe that people can grow to overcome negative experiences through understanding their past, present and future, as well as develop better awareness and coping skills. In our work, I will help you build insight into yourself, identify your strengths, heal from the past, and learn new skills. Schedule an appointment at our website WWW.HopScotchClinical.com.
