Trauma Focused Therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ
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Caileigh Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I'm a licensed professional counselor originally from Dublin, Ireland. Two key components of my practice are the teachings of Pia Mellody and laughter. I believe therapy is a collaborative process whereby together we can find what issues are hindering you from being the best version of you and develop a skill set to help you overcome these blocks. I practice therapy through a trauma focused lens using the model of codependence, EMDR, SE & polyvagal theory. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment for you to embark on your journey, with a few laughs along the way.
I'm a licensed professional counselor originally from Dublin, Ireland. Two key components of my practice are the teachings of Pia Mellody and laughter. I believe therapy is a collaborative process whereby together we can find what issues are hindering you from being the best version of you and develop a skill set to help you overcome these blocks. I practice therapy through a trauma focused lens using the model of codependence, EMDR, SE & polyvagal theory. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment for you to embark on your journey, with a few laughs along the way.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in the treatment of mood issues (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, behavioral or academic problems, social skills deficits, trauma/grief issues, incontinence issues (enuresis and encopresis), and relationship difficulties. In addition, I work with children and families experiencing separation or divorce and other major life stressors, and I provide parenting skills training.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in the treatment of mood issues (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, behavioral or academic problems, social skills deficits, trauma/grief issues, incontinence issues (enuresis and encopresis), and relationship difficulties. In addition, I work with children and families experiencing separation or divorce and other major life stressors, and I provide parenting skills training.
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Veronica Ehret
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-TX, LPC-AZ, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Trauma focused, trauma informed, and support with sex therapy and sexual health.
My job is to help you mend your relationship with yourself so that you can find and grow healthy connections with others. Together, we will work to discover the root of the problem while also investigating other issues often tied to intimacy disorders, such as addiction in all its forms, including substances, workaholism, sex, pornography, poor spending habits, and other addictive behaviors.
Trauma focused, trauma informed, and support with sex therapy and sexual health.
My job is to help you mend your relationship with yourself so that you can find and grow healthy connections with others. Together, we will work to discover the root of the problem while also investigating other issues often tied to intimacy disorders, such as addiction in all its forms, including substances, workaholism, sex, pornography, poor spending habits, and other addictive behaviors.
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Jodie Howe
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Waitlist for new clients
I have formal training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and use components of attachment therapy, play therapy, and sandtray play therapy.
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.
I have formal training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and use components of attachment therapy, play therapy, and sandtray play therapy.
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.
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Brooks Counseling AZ
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (Online Only)
I am trained in Trauma Informed modalities such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Trauma Informed Yoga.
Does it feel impossible to engage in routine activities? Do you find yourself isolating from others? Is chronic illness impacting your or your loved one’s daily life? Have you been struggling with sleep at night? Are you going through a challenging life transition such as a loved one’s death, divorce, childbirth, or retirement? I work with adults who are striving to improve their quality of life and regain control in the midst of chaos. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and life transitions. I work with my clients using an integrated approach in order to empower them to reach their full potential.
I am trained in Trauma Informed modalities such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Trauma Informed Yoga.
Does it feel impossible to engage in routine activities? Do you find yourself isolating from others? Is chronic illness impacting your or your loved one’s daily life? Have you been struggling with sleep at night? Are you going through a challenging life transition such as a loved one’s death, divorce, childbirth, or retirement? I work with adults who are striving to improve their quality of life and regain control in the midst of chaos. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and life transitions. I work with my clients using an integrated approach in order to empower them to reach their full potential.
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Taylor Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (Online Only)
You are not broken or damaged. You may, however, be acting based on events from your past that remain encoded in your nervous system. Let's work together to treat the source of your symptoms and achieve lasting change..
You are not broken or damaged. You may, however, be acting based on events from your past that remain encoded in your nervous system. Let's work together to treat the source of your symptoms and achieve lasting change..
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As a psychologist I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling, long term in depth psychotherapy as well as marriage and relationship counseling. I know what anxiety and depression feel like. I know how difficult relationships can be. I know the pain you feel when you have been betrayed, especially when there has been an affair. I also know how emotionally difficult and alone people feel when going through a divorce. With any situation I will help you gain greater clarity as to what steps to take next. For those interested in wanting to forgive, I can help you learn how to forgive and support spiritual journeys.
As a psychologist I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling, long term in depth psychotherapy as well as marriage and relationship counseling. I know what anxiety and depression feel like. I know how difficult relationships can be. I know the pain you feel when you have been betrayed, especially when there has been an affair. I also know how emotionally difficult and alone people feel when going through a divorce. With any situation I will help you gain greater clarity as to what steps to take next. For those interested in wanting to forgive, I can help you learn how to forgive and support spiritual journeys.
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Finding yourself is a complex and ultimately rewarding journey affecting mind, body and soul. It requires listening to the sadness and confusion when life has become meaningless, depressing, anxiety ridden and overwhelming. Our potential lies in the unconscious with its knowledge. This can be revealed through the Jungian analytical approach aimed at the present distress as it opens to future development. There we discover unknown personality aspects, the limiting attitudes, complexes and patterns working no longer. Their transformation moves us into our more authentic self. From this comes joy, creativity and hope.
Finding yourself is a complex and ultimately rewarding journey affecting mind, body and soul. It requires listening to the sadness and confusion when life has become meaningless, depressing, anxiety ridden and overwhelming. Our potential lies in the unconscious with its knowledge. This can be revealed through the Jungian analytical approach aimed at the present distress as it opens to future development. There we discover unknown personality aspects, the limiting attitudes, complexes and patterns working no longer. Their transformation moves us into our more authentic self. From this comes joy, creativity and hope.
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The Arizona Behavioral Health Associates provide comprehensive treatment programs for clients seeking guidance through changes and difficulties in their lives. Our providers have extensive experience in counseling children, adolescents and families. Dr. Della Lusk's practice focuses primarily on individual psychotherapy, but she also offers group, couples and family counseling. Our practice also offers services by Licensed Professional Counselors and Psychology Interns.
The Arizona Behavioral Health Associates provide comprehensive treatment programs for clients seeking guidance through changes and difficulties in their lives. Our providers have extensive experience in counseling children, adolescents and families. Dr. Della Lusk's practice focuses primarily on individual psychotherapy, but she also offers group, couples and family counseling. Our practice also offers services by Licensed Professional Counselors and Psychology Interns.
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Caitlin McNally Olsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (Online Only)
I work primarily with women who are struggling with identity crises and self-acceptance, depression and anxiety, self-trust and overwhelm. First, we have a history-taking and goal-setting session. We then use gentle self-care to establish a healthy mental wellness routine. Next, I guide you toward your goals. Our work together is complete, usually after 6-12 months, when you have met those goals and have a strong, accepting sense of who you are.
I work primarily with women who are struggling with identity crises and self-acceptance, depression and anxiety, self-trust and overwhelm. First, we have a history-taking and goal-setting session. We then use gentle self-care to establish a healthy mental wellness routine. Next, I guide you toward your goals. Our work together is complete, usually after 6-12 months, when you have met those goals and have a strong, accepting sense of who you are.
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Marika Joubert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (Online Only)
Thank you for visiting my profile, I am so glad you are here! I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas, Arizona, Florida and South Carolina. I specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), complex trauma (CPTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I see anyone who is concerned about emotional control, suicide and dissociation. My clients are typically high-functioning individuals with good insight and self-awareness. However, they are privately suffering and feel unable to escape recurring feelings.
Thank you for visiting my profile, I am so glad you are here! I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas, Arizona, Florida and South Carolina. I specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), complex trauma (CPTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I see anyone who is concerned about emotional control, suicide and dissociation. My clients are typically high-functioning individuals with good insight and self-awareness. However, they are privately suffering and feel unable to escape recurring feelings.
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Susan Charney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (Online Only)
Susan Charney MSW,LCSW has been practicing her unique style of caring and direct thereapy for over 20 years. She emphasizes honest appraisal and guided self-reflection as a means of confronting issues head-on. In addition to general practice for individuals, couples, and family, she is experienced in successfully counseling workplace issues including trauma, job changes, complyee/employer relations and other HR-related conficts.
Susan Charney MSW,LCSW has been practicing her unique style of caring and direct thereapy for over 20 years. She emphasizes honest appraisal and guided self-reflection as a means of confronting issues head-on. In addition to general practice for individuals, couples, and family, she is experienced in successfully counseling workplace issues including trauma, job changes, complyee/employer relations and other HR-related conficts.
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Kimberly Anne Popkey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CEDS, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I have been in private practice in the Scottsdale area for 23 years. I attended Arizona State University as an undergrad and completed my graduate work at the University of San Francisco. I work with individuals, couples, families and children. Divorce, grief, addiction, sexually alternative lifestyles, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety/depression & ADD/ADHD are just a few of my specialties. I have flexible morning and evening hours a couple days a week. I am a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider & have flexibility for Telehealth counseling sessions. I am on numerous insurance plans as well as working on a sliding scale.
I have been in private practice in the Scottsdale area for 23 years. I attended Arizona State University as an undergrad and completed my graduate work at the University of San Francisco. I work with individuals, couples, families and children. Divorce, grief, addiction, sexually alternative lifestyles, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety/depression & ADD/ADHD are just a few of my specialties. I have flexible morning and evening hours a couple days a week. I am a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider & have flexibility for Telehealth counseling sessions. I am on numerous insurance plans as well as working on a sliding scale.
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Lisa M Angelini
Counselor, MAPC, LPC, ACCHT, CLC
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (Online Only)
Frustrated? Out-of-control eating ? Feeling lost after divorce or breakup of a relationship? You try over and over again and say to yourself, "This time it will be different". But, inevitably the diet or relationship fails and you are back where you started feeling alone, overwhelmed and sad. Maybe you are confused about how this could happen again. If you are fed up with having the same experience and want to take your life to optimal levels, now is the time to take care of YOU first.
Frustrated? Out-of-control eating ? Feeling lost after divorce or breakup of a relationship? You try over and over again and say to yourself, "This time it will be different". But, inevitably the diet or relationship fails and you are back where you started feeling alone, overwhelmed and sad. Maybe you are confused about how this could happen again. If you are fed up with having the same experience and want to take your life to optimal levels, now is the time to take care of YOU first.
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Anna Valenti-Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISAC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Change is hard. I respect your right to CHOOSE support. I believe you want to improve your life. We will work together to discover what works uniquely for you to help you achieve realistic goals. I support you with positive encouragement instead of guilt or shame. I am here to help you help yourself.
Change is hard. I respect your right to CHOOSE support. I believe you want to improve your life. We will work together to discover what works uniquely for you to help you achieve realistic goals. I support you with positive encouragement instead of guilt or shame. I am here to help you help yourself.
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Laura Jesmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to create a trusting and collaborative experience that recognizes your unique self, the joys and challenges you have faced, and honors your resilience for your own healing. The therapy process can help increase awareness of your needs, beliefs, and actions, understand and change self-defeating patterns, and build confidence to create healthy situations and relationships. My specialties include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship concerns, LGBT Issues, spirituality and personal growth. I specialize in healing the effects of trauma.
I strive to create a trusting and collaborative experience that recognizes your unique self, the joys and challenges you have faced, and honors your resilience for your own healing. The therapy process can help increase awareness of your needs, beliefs, and actions, understand and change self-defeating patterns, and build confidence to create healthy situations and relationships. My specialties include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship concerns, LGBT Issues, spirituality and personal growth. I specialize in healing the effects of trauma.
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Deborah Stelzleni
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACP, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. My goal at Epiphany Counseling is to make that choice easier by creating the empathy, nurturance and safety that allows you to freely explore the life situation that brings you to therapy. In that environment, I aim to help you experience a healing process that will restore hope, health and vitality to your life. I believe that almost all of us have the organic capacity to heal and fulfill our potential, but that past experiences have taught us dysfunctional ways to cope. The goal of therapy is to learn new ways of being so that we attain greater health, peace of mind and joy.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. My goal at Epiphany Counseling is to make that choice easier by creating the empathy, nurturance and safety that allows you to freely explore the life situation that brings you to therapy. In that environment, I aim to help you experience a healing process that will restore hope, health and vitality to your life. I believe that almost all of us have the organic capacity to heal and fulfill our potential, but that past experiences have taught us dysfunctional ways to cope. The goal of therapy is to learn new ways of being so that we attain greater health, peace of mind and joy.
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Jef Gazley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC, LISAC, DCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I have practiced counseling for over 50 years, specializing in ADD, Love addiction, Hypnotherapy, Relationships, Dysfunctional Families, Codependency, and Trauma Issues. I am a trained counselor in EMDR, NET, TFT, and Applied Kinesiology. I received my Counseling degree from the University of Oregon. I am State Licensed in General Counseling, Marriage/Family, & Chemical Dependency. I am the owner of www.asktheinternettherapist.com, & www.energypsychologytherapy.com where I offer a complete list of mental health videos, dvds, hypnotic tapes & cds, & self-help books. I also developed a patented natural supplement , ADD-care, for ADD.
I have practiced counseling for over 50 years, specializing in ADD, Love addiction, Hypnotherapy, Relationships, Dysfunctional Families, Codependency, and Trauma Issues. I am a trained counselor in EMDR, NET, TFT, and Applied Kinesiology. I received my Counseling degree from the University of Oregon. I am State Licensed in General Counseling, Marriage/Family, & Chemical Dependency. I am the owner of www.asktheinternettherapist.com, & www.energypsychologytherapy.com where I offer a complete list of mental health videos, dvds, hypnotic tapes & cds, & self-help books. I also developed a patented natural supplement , ADD-care, for ADD.
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Shoman Center for Stress Management, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
WEEKEND & EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I was trained in New York and have over 20 years of counseling/therapy experience. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and predominantly utilize EMDR therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches in my practice. I believe that you are, and always will be, the foremost expert on you. My approach is very direct, honest, and specifically tailored to your needs. The most important part of the therapeutic experience is our working relationship. I will work as your partner through the entire therapeutic process. I also believe that humor can sometimes be an asset in our work.
WEEKEND & EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I was trained in New York and have over 20 years of counseling/therapy experience. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and predominantly utilize EMDR therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches in my practice. I believe that you are, and always will be, the foremost expert on you. My approach is very direct, honest, and specifically tailored to your needs. The most important part of the therapeutic experience is our working relationship. I will work as your partner through the entire therapeutic process. I also believe that humor can sometimes be an asset in our work.
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I enjoy working with clients who are seeking to reclaim their authentic selves. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment as clients seek to transform the "stuck" imprint of the past. My approach is honest and direct, but also, gentle and compassionate. Clients struggling with addictions, anxiety and depression, trauma, self-esteem issues and relationships issues are encouraged in their journeys to build lives free from addictive dysfunctional patterns. My holistic orientation may include traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, experiential and somatic therapies and spirituality.
I enjoy working with clients who are seeking to reclaim their authentic selves. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment as clients seek to transform the "stuck" imprint of the past. My approach is honest and direct, but also, gentle and compassionate. Clients struggling with addictions, anxiety and depression, trauma, self-esteem issues and relationships issues are encouraged in their journeys to build lives free from addictive dysfunctional patterns. My holistic orientation may include traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, experiential and somatic therapies and spirituality.
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