Therapists in Payson, AZ

Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. The Bridge Clinicians offer Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD/ADD, Oppositional Defiant, Stress Management, Grief & Loss Therapy to adults, adolescents, children, individuals, couples, Families.

Let's talk change! My goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, grow and overcome current obstacles to be your best self. I can help teach you, your child, and your family skills that can be used to help regulate overwhelming emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve meaningful relationships. I will utilize my passion, creativity and objectivity to help you discover your own inner strength and to love yourself first. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant, with specialized training in childhood trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy.

Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor specializing in mental health and substance use treatment. For 18+ years, Mary worked in group homes, hospitals, residential treatment centers, and wilderness therapy, serving the community's most vulnerable. Working with adults, adolescents, and their families provides her with years of experience with family systems approaches and a deeper understanding of the family as a whole.

I have extensive experience working with adults as well as families of children and adolescents that exhibit emotional and behavioral concerns, including the treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, academic underachievement, OCD, depression, interpersonal relationship issues, screen addiction, entitlement, low self-esteem, substance use disorders, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) as well as stress management for student athletes. I emphasize using evidence-based methods that have scientific backing and I engage in a collaborative process with my clients while respecting their values.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults as well as their families. My experience has been working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, suicidal ideation, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, and dysfunctional coping skills including self-harming behaviors. Therapy is tailored to the individual using best practices.

Danica works with GMH issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, emotion regulation, and personality disorders. She works mostly with adults, but also ODD teens. Danica encourages clients to follow their compass. She recognizes clients are the experts; she is not there to tell them what to do with their lives. Progress in counseling is a team effort. Danica guides her clients out of the forest in order to have a clearer view of the trees. If you don't know where you're going, any path will get you there. Danica holds clients accountable to get back on the right path to meet their goals.

Sensory Life was established to help people of all ages develop a happy, balanced lifestyle through increased understanding of their unique sensory processing needs. My services are ideal for those exploring neurodivergence or with known sensory processing differences. Common diagnoses include ADHD, Autism, ADD, OCD, ODD, anxiety, & PTSD, but a diagnosis is not necessary to benefit from services. Parents, educators, & therapists would also benefit. I offer basic & comprehensive sensory evaluations, as well as follow up sessions. The process is personalized, neurodiversity affirming, trauma informed, and collaborative.

I have worked with kids and their families for over 25 years. My favorite children and teens are strong willed, capable, and smart (academic and/or common sense). I see kids ranging from 3 year old to college students. Some of the most common issues that I work with are ADD/ADHD, Oppositional/Defiant, Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders. Other general issues are poor social skills, difficulty with frustration, poor communication skills and parent-child conflict. Because so many of the families that I see are struggling with how get along easily, I prefer to include parents whenever possible.

It is with immense warmth and gratitude that I extend a heartfelt welcome to you as you embark on this journey of healing, growth and transformation. My mission is to provide a secure, inclusive and non-judgmental environment where you can reach your full potential. Whether you're striving to cultivate your own individual growth, seeking assistance in mending wounds from your past, working to have a stronger partnership or aiming to empower your adolescent's journey towards a thriving life, I am here.

Finding a therapist is like dating, not everyone who takes you out to dinner will be “the one”. The number one factor that assist people in reaching their full potential in therapy, is the relationship between the Client and therapist. Ericka has a reputation of quickly establishing trust and rapport with Clients, and individuals from all walks of life. Expect a caring and energetic creative therapist, who utilizes science and humor to help you, help yourself! My ideal Clients are children, adolescents and adults ages 4-50 who may be full of energy, creativity, loudness, craziness, sadness, and even madness.

During this time in our world, we all can benefit from extra sources of support. Some areas we thought manageable yesterday are no longer manageable today. As your therapist, I will help you (or your child, family) navigate stressful behaviors, relationships, feelings, & diagnoses, offering new tools & therapeutic insights to guide you toward your goals. Counseling children (5+), families, and adults for 15 years, I am experienced in a variety of diagnoses & treatment areas, but more importantly, I am centered on client care. My utmost priority is creating a strong therapeutic connection where my clients feel heard and supported.

Noel Frazier is a Licensed Master Level Social Worker with 15 years of behavioral health experience working with youth, families, adults and groups. Noel is well versed in evidenced based therapeutic interventions. Therapeutic approaches include, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, behavioral modification and cognitive processing therapy. Noel can assist clients who are seeking to develop healthy and alternative coping skills to manage day to day stressors associated with increased anxiety or depression. Assist clients with creating balance within their life.

I work with couples, individuals, and families. I see children ages 6 and up, teens, and adults. I’m excited to join your mental health journey! As a dedicated therapist and enthusiastic advocate for mental wellness, I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to be heard and learn the skills needed for a happy and fulfilling life. There's no better way to do that than therapy! It is my goal to help each of my clients as they navigate through the pains of yesterday and worries of tomorrow so that they can live peacefully in the present.

The Healing Quest specializes in the Relief & Remission of Anxiety/Panic Attacks from session 1. THQ ideal client has experienced the gamut of the traditional medical/mental health approach of managing anxiety/panic attacks, often through medications, and is now ready to eradicate once and for all the debilitating, life robbing attacks. THQ has created a unique and effective protocol utilizing hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioral training which allows you to end anxiety/panic attacks in 3-7 sessions. After first session you will not experience a full blown panic attack, for the majority they are alleviated.

I provide therapy for children, families and individuals. My approach is playful, creative and fun. I practice from a Social Work perspective, taking into account all of the relationships, stressors, strengths and support a person has surrounding them. My approach is a collaborative effort with parents, who bring the most important perspective and knowledge regarding their children. Working together will only make us more successful in creating real change. I utilize many therapeutic techniques, including Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Play, Sensory, Behavior Modification and more.

Caroline Olotu is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She sees both Adults and Children. She specializes in psychiatric mental health care, specializing in the evaluation & treatment of ADHD and related disorders such as anxiety, depression, test anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD and Bipolar disorder. We provide medication management if you’re already taking Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, or other ADHD medications, after an initial evaluation, we can provide refills for your medication. Tele-medicine sessions available

I am Clinical Mental Health Psychotherapist that specializes in working with adults struggling from behavioral & emotional issues including; mood challenges, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, & trauma. I am an Advanced EMDRIA trained, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) provider. I enjoy working with individuals who want to improve their communication, self-worth, self-esteem, & rid behavior patterns that no longer serve them. I believe that every individual is entitled to deep emotional connections with self & others, & I enjoy fostering individuals in achieving their full potential.

DBT Resiliency Center specializes in DBT for Children. DBT for Children (DBT-C) is a treatment program that focuses on skill development for parents of kids who are emotionally sensitive and highly reactive. DBT-C focuses on changing the environment to meet the needs of the child. For this reason, the family is seen as the “patient". Adults, teens, tweens and children who would like to learn skills for coping with intense emotions and working towards a life worth living. We want to grow and learn how to change certain behaviors. Intense emotions, feelings of hopelessness sometimes make that change difficult to achieve.

I'm happy you're here for YOU. I believe that none of us were meant to navigate the ups and downs of life alone. Consider this your sign to redefine, reintegrate, and rebalance your life with someone along the way. As a licensed professional counselor, a board-certified art therapist, trauma specialist, yoga practitioner, and creative spirit I draw from my deep, yet eclectic, training to tailor my support for you on your journey. My practice centers around feeling seen and heard, hard work, exploration, growth, interaction, enthusiasm, and important touches of humor and creativity.