Therapists in Peoria, AZ

Though I specialize in trauma therapies and often treat abuse, rape, and first responders, military, PTSD, and other traumas, I have years treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship issues, bi-polar, PTSD, stress management and other issues. I do specialized therapy to treat childhood trauma, sexual assaults, First Responders, military, and others with trauma. I want someone who is willing to work to rid themselves of those demons that haunt their life and prevent them from moving forward. My favorite quote is "I never said it would be easy, only that it would be worth it."

I enjoy working with families struggling with interpersonal relationships, pre and post marital issues, communication difficulties, substance abuse, and trauma. I have experience working with individuals dealing with addictions and recovery, depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self esteem, grief, anger management, self harming issues, and borderline personality disorder.

Hi I'm Wendy. I have a private practice covering NY, WA, and AZ with Madison Galliano, Chelsea Vona, Kristin Meiner, Ridhima Malhotra, Madga Folk, Donny Mak, Krista Arnold, Jessica Drake, and Zolie Potter. As a sexologist, I help clients through sexual trauma, feelings of anxiety, fear, or shame related to sexuality and intimacy, addressing gender identity and sexual orientation, relationship design, church wounds, improve communication, heal issues stemming from sexual difficulties including poor body image, coping and living with STI's, exploring ENM, and kink/BDSM dynamics.

By reading this, it shows that you are serious about changing your life and working towards self-improvement. If you have tried to stop the use of substances and found it more difficult to stop than first thought, I am here to help. If you have tried to stop the use of substances multiple times, I can provide further insight for recovery.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

We run. We hide. We fight. We comply. And nothing changes. The stress/pain remains. We go to bed and get up the next day to do it all over again. Maybe you're at the beginning stage of coping with a stressful event. Maybe you know you need support. Maybe you don't know what you need. Maybe you're feeling out of options. Life can throw some difficult, seemingly impossible, events at us. When that happens, it's normal to feel out of control. But there is hope. I’ve spent over two decades helping people remove obstacles to living a more fulfilling life. You can feel in control again and experience life as joyful and fun.

My belief is that if we can change the way we think, we can change the way we feel. As a relatable and intuitive therapist, my primary goal of treatment is to provide you with an exploratory environment that will facilitate you in understanding your current thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and how they affect your daily life and general sense of self. Some values that I bring to each session are transparency, exploration, curiosity, humor and novel insight. In working with me, you will be challenged, appropriately guided, and sometimes even laugh while you learn some new and interesting things about yourself.

I am a helper. I practice marriage & family therapy, mental health counseling & relationship repair as a ministry. I will help you with what you are experiencing. I know this time is especially challenging for you. You are not alone. I will help you.

Psychotherapy, from its Greek origin, means to tend or render service to the soul or life spirit. My goal is to assist you to find that quiet place within you, your soul or life spirit, where your healing begins. From this source, you have the opportunity to transform your life. Couples can learn to truly know and accept one another and take their relationship to a higher level. Many of my clients describe me as warm and intuitive and believe that I am able to get to the core of their issues in a relatively short time.

Carol Whitescarver is a Clinical Social Worker, independently licensed in Massachusetts, Indiana, and Arizona. She has 24 years of social work and psychotherapy practice with individuals and groups. Carol graduated from Marymount College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Psychology, and from Fordham University with a Master’s in Social Work. She has worked in outpatient treatment programs in her community and with veterans and active-duty army members and their families, as well as in residential programs for TBI, substance abuse, and mental illness within the Veterans Health Administration.

Michelle MacIlvaine is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience in mental health. She works with diverse populations who face a range of concerns including anxiety, adjustment to life’s issues, grief, trauma, parenting, and family issues. Michelle has experience with all ages from children to adults to seniors.

**Now accepting new clients** If you are struggling with an addiction, you have found the right person to help you. My experience spans multiple areas of substance addictions and process addictions (e.g. substances, pornography, sex, gambling, eating disorders, co-dependency). You will be welcomed in a non-judgmental, unbiased, caring, and empathetic fashion. I am a multi-cultural counselor, LGBT friendly and can speak Spanish. I have worked with young adults through older adults. We offer many groups: Substance Abuse and Addiction; DBT, Anger Mgmt, Divorce, and many others. Please call if you are ready to make a change.

Mental health needs may sometimes be overlooked in Primary Care today. Most PCPs may be too busy to ask the next question that will allow clients to open up regarding their mental health concerns. Mental health needs are growing by the minute and the second, with increased suicides and mental health breakdowns rising. Increased violence is becoming a common way of life in our society, related to minimal access to mental health services. Many people are searching for help. However, they do not know how to get there. The struggle is real.

My clients gain long lasting benefits from solution focus, DBT, and actualization principles, purposed to renew perspective, manage, behavior, and heighten cognition. We have 2,000 thoughts per day, and each one is capable of changing our circumstances for the better. Why wait? Individuals "want to feel better now, not some time in the distant future." Tap into your natural resources for dynamic change. Use this opportunity to forge a new path, establish a new partnership, and change the environment to meet your needs.

Imagine your ideal self, free from the burdens of depression, anxiety, or relationship struggles. Are sleepless nights, irritability, or trauma holding you back? In therapy, you can discover effective coping strategies tailored to your unique circumstances. Together, we'll harness your strengths to create actionable solutions, utilizing proven, evidence-based approaches that align with your goals. This journey will empower you with lifelong skills for a better life and help you understand the roots of your challenges. Let’s unlock your potential and pave the way for lasting change. You deserve to thrive.

I’m a Bilingual “Spanish and English” African American/Black Psychological Therapist with a Doctorate Degree. I work with all client ages, backgrounds, and behavioral needs. With an in-depth understanding of psychological disorders, treatment techniques, diagnosis, interventions, and referrals. This includes performing assessment and psychological testing with multiple disciplinary teams in Primary Care, Integrated Care and mental health settings. I provide solution to problems by using client’s strengths to combat challenges. I integrate the role of the mind, body, and spirit in therapy.