Female Therapists in Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ
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Alexandra Mackey
Counselor, Alexandra Daem, MA, LPC-S, NCC, BHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85020
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.
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.
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April Siegel - Evening And Saturday Availability
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85020 (Online Only)
Are you interested in living more authentically and fostering deeper connections with yourself and others? The most important relationship you have is with yourself. This affects other aspects of your life- your health and wellness, how you relate to others, and how you are performing at school or work. Life's struggles aren't linear and can be unpredictable, oftentimes catching us off guard. If unprepared for the challenges faced, they can leave us feeling overwhelmed and less connected with ourselves and others. I most enjoy working with those seeking awareness and inner balance.
Are you interested in living more authentically and fostering deeper connections with yourself and others? The most important relationship you have is with yourself. This affects other aspects of your life- your health and wellness, how you relate to others, and how you are performing at school or work. Life's struggles aren't linear and can be unpredictable, oftentimes catching us off guard. If unprepared for the challenges faced, they can leave us feeling overwhelmed and less connected with ourselves and others. I most enjoy working with those seeking awareness and inner balance.
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Therapy is a journey that should be tailored to your unique experiences and needs and guided by empathy and understanding. It should be a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where you can achieve meaningful healing and growth. Through our journey together, l am committed to supporting you every step of the way, empowering you to navigate life's complexities with clarity and confidence.
Therapy is a journey that should be tailored to your unique experiences and needs and guided by empathy and understanding. It should be a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where you can achieve meaningful healing and growth. Through our journey together, l am committed to supporting you every step of the way, empowering you to navigate life's complexities with clarity and confidence.
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Callie Miller - Gender Identity Center
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
My approach is deeply person-centered, focusing on building resilience and empowering individuals on their ever evolving journey of self discovery to navigate life’s challenges. My background is rooted in community based services, and for the last four years I have worked with survivors of domestic abuse, individuals in crisis and children ages 3+ in various settings. I am a proud feminist and my work is centered around the recognition and subsequent destructing of the harsh systemic realities we find ourselves in. I am here to be your staunch advocate, encourager, and counsel. Together we will learn, unlearn, and grow as necessary.
My approach is deeply person-centered, focusing on building resilience and empowering individuals on their ever evolving journey of self discovery to navigate life’s challenges. My background is rooted in community based services, and for the last four years I have worked with survivors of domestic abuse, individuals in crisis and children ages 3+ in various settings. I am a proud feminist and my work is centered around the recognition and subsequent destructing of the harsh systemic realities we find ourselves in. I am here to be your staunch advocate, encourager, and counsel. Together we will learn, unlearn, and grow as necessary.
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I enjoy working with people to reach solutions toward a more emotionally balanced and fulfilling life. It can be difficult to acknowledge that an area in your life feels overwhelming. Perhaps it is a feeling of being stuck and wanting more. I work with individuals to identify what patterns in thinking, feeling or behavior have become problematic. It is my privilege to work with clients in discovering what they really want for their life.
I enjoy working with people to reach solutions toward a more emotionally balanced and fulfilling life. It can be difficult to acknowledge that an area in your life feels overwhelming. Perhaps it is a feeling of being stuck and wanting more. I work with individuals to identify what patterns in thinking, feeling or behavior have become problematic. It is my privilege to work with clients in discovering what they really want for their life.
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Welcome to CFND Behavioral Health. We are so incredibly glad you are here with us. Since 1992, CFND Behavioral Health has had the philosophy that no one should go through life alone. As a community, we believe in creating an environment of exceptional client care through immediate accessibility to affordable mental health services and we appreciate the courage it takes for you to seek help. Our impact is due to the abilities of our incredible and talented Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and behavioral health administrators who strive to serve you daily.
Welcome to CFND Behavioral Health. We are so incredibly glad you are here with us. Since 1992, CFND Behavioral Health has had the philosophy that no one should go through life alone. As a community, we believe in creating an environment of exceptional client care through immediate accessibility to affordable mental health services and we appreciate the courage it takes for you to seek help. Our impact is due to the abilities of our incredible and talented Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and behavioral health administrators who strive to serve you daily.
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Mary Kingery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Online Only)
The focus of my therapeutic method is to empower and support my clients by introducing solutions to attain continued recovery from addictions, both physical and behavioral, and co-occurring mental health issues. I will inspire, motivate, and support you from the beginning, and I promise you are not alone. I'll be there to help guide and teach you the skills needed to grow beyond a life of addiction. I create a compassionate supportive experience and a safe space with no judgment for you to feel comfortable to open up in, an environment that fosters long term health and wellness.
The focus of my therapeutic method is to empower and support my clients by introducing solutions to attain continued recovery from addictions, both physical and behavioral, and co-occurring mental health issues. I will inspire, motivate, and support you from the beginning, and I promise you are not alone. I'll be there to help guide and teach you the skills needed to grow beyond a life of addiction. I create a compassionate supportive experience and a safe space with no judgment for you to feel comfortable to open up in, an environment that fosters long term health and wellness.
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Amy B Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Online Only)
Life can be unpredictable and can bring you to places that you may not know how to handle and/or manage. I am here to help you through your journey of growing and thriving as a person. I offer a non-judgmental, safe space to talk about your concerns. Whatever brings you to counseling, rest assured that I will treat you with respect, empathy, and understanding. I am passionate about helping individuals heal and feel empowered.
Life can be unpredictable and can bring you to places that you may not know how to handle and/or manage. I am here to help you through your journey of growing and thriving as a person. I offer a non-judgmental, safe space to talk about your concerns. Whatever brings you to counseling, rest assured that I will treat you with respect, empathy, and understanding. I am passionate about helping individuals heal and feel empowered.
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Allison Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Are you missing a sense of connection and fulfillment in your relationships? Do you find it difficult to shut off the worry and stay in the present? Is the stress of being a high achiever putting a damper on your mood and personal life? Do you recognize past traumas lingering in your present? Your struggles are real and so is hope. Take heart in knowing that I have helped many before you to successfully resolve these issues and live a more meaningful life. A better future awaits you.
Are you missing a sense of connection and fulfillment in your relationships? Do you find it difficult to shut off the worry and stay in the present? Is the stress of being a high achiever putting a damper on your mood and personal life? Do you recognize past traumas lingering in your present? Your struggles are real and so is hope. Take heart in knowing that I have helped many before you to successfully resolve these issues and live a more meaningful life. A better future awaits you.
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Krystal M Banner
Counselor, MEd, MSEd, LAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in Arizona, who has worked with individuals ranging from children and teens to adults, offering tailored therapeutic support for a wide range of concerns. I am experienced in trauma therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. I like to create a safe and supportive space for individuals to process and heal from traumatic experiences or any life transitions.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in Arizona, who has worked with individuals ranging from children and teens to adults, offering tailored therapeutic support for a wide range of concerns. I am experienced in trauma therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. I like to create a safe and supportive space for individuals to process and heal from traumatic experiences or any life transitions.
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Trauma is not just the big, obvious events that happen to us. It is also the small, but significant, experiences that teach us about who we are, where we belong, and what we deserve. Therapy with me often involves digging into the past and those negative beliefs that continue to show up. We may use EMDR and other experiential techniques to process what happened to you or around you. It becomes easier to make changes once those old beliefs have been challenged, let go, and replaced with more adaptive ways of thinking.
Trauma is not just the big, obvious events that happen to us. It is also the small, but significant, experiences that teach us about who we are, where we belong, and what we deserve. Therapy with me often involves digging into the past and those negative beliefs that continue to show up. We may use EMDR and other experiential techniques to process what happened to you or around you. It becomes easier to make changes once those old beliefs have been challenged, let go, and replaced with more adaptive ways of thinking.
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Anna Valenti-Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISAC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
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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Judith McHale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
The relationship between therapist and client is unique. Time spent together is purposefully structured to support that uniqueness and establish a framework and rhythm for working. Our work together will be centered in a spirit of safety, dignity, and respect at all times for your goals and needs.
The relationship between therapist and client is unique. Time spent together is purposefully structured to support that uniqueness and establish a framework and rhythm for working. Our work together will be centered in a spirit of safety, dignity, and respect at all times for your goals and needs.
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Suzanne Berndt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, MHSA, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Humans are by nature social animals and yet many of us have lost connection within ourselves and our community. I believe this is due, in part, to a frantic world that has led to relational trauma, a poor sense of self, health challenges, addiction, loss and isolation. Feeling relevant, finding meaning, having a mission, knowing joy and learning emotional regulation/tolerance/resiliency are ways in which we can heal ourselves and the world at large. I work with individuals (adults only) and couples.
Humans are by nature social animals and yet many of us have lost connection within ourselves and our community. I believe this is due, in part, to a frantic world that has led to relational trauma, a poor sense of self, health challenges, addiction, loss and isolation. Feeling relevant, finding meaning, having a mission, knowing joy and learning emotional regulation/tolerance/resiliency are ways in which we can heal ourselves and the world at large. I work with individuals (adults only) and couples.
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Dr. Melissa Estavillo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Dr. Melissa Estavillo is a Licensed Psychologist and founder of Biltmore Psychology and Counseling. At BPC we do not view people as broken and damaged, but on a journey to become the best versions of themselves. Though some nights may be dark, we believe in hope for the future and the tenacity of the human spirit. Our job is to journey with people through difficult times and provide the guidance needed to achieve something far greater than the average. We can’t promise that it will always be easy, but we believe that it is worth it and know you will too.
Dr. Melissa Estavillo is a Licensed Psychologist and founder of Biltmore Psychology and Counseling. At BPC we do not view people as broken and damaged, but on a journey to become the best versions of themselves. Though some nights may be dark, we believe in hope for the future and the tenacity of the human spirit. Our job is to journey with people through difficult times and provide the guidance needed to achieve something far greater than the average. We can’t promise that it will always be easy, but we believe that it is worth it and know you will too.
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Katharina Von Rhau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
I LIKE TO FOCUS IN / ON WHAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIFE, WORK LIFE AND INNER FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS. TO FOCUS IN / ON EXPERIENCE IS TO BECOME AWARE OF YOUR EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL, IN GREAT DETAIL SO YOU CAN FIND A GROUND. TO BE IN YOUR GROUND IS TO BE CONTENT.
I WORK WITH COUPLES, INDIVIDUALS, GAYS AND LESBIANS. SPANISH SPEAKING PROVIDED.
I HAVE HAD 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A THERAPIST AND TRAINED THERAPISTS TO DO GESTALT THERAPY FOR 30 YEARS. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE AT HTTP://PHOENIXWOMENSCOUNSELING.COM
I LIKE TO FOCUS IN / ON WHAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIFE, WORK LIFE AND INNER FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS. TO FOCUS IN / ON EXPERIENCE IS TO BECOME AWARE OF YOUR EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL, IN GREAT DETAIL SO YOU CAN FIND A GROUND. TO BE IN YOUR GROUND IS TO BE CONTENT.
I WORK WITH COUPLES, INDIVIDUALS, GAYS AND LESBIANS. SPANISH SPEAKING PROVIDED.
I HAVE HAD 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A THERAPIST AND TRAINED THERAPISTS TO DO GESTALT THERAPY FOR 30 YEARS. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE AT HTTP://PHOENIXWOMENSCOUNSELING.COM
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Mary Vucurevich
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking a therapist can be an unsettling endeavor. I can provide a free 10-minute phone consultation to help you determine whether or not we are a good fit. As your therapist, I bring a whole-person approach to healing the past and maximizing the present. My approach is an eclectic one and with over 30 years counseling experience, my "toolbox" is "well-stocked". We all have our own intuitive wisdom to guide us but we may need help in learning how to hear and honor these messages. I am confident that we can work collaboratively to create the life that you desire.
Seeking a therapist can be an unsettling endeavor. I can provide a free 10-minute phone consultation to help you determine whether or not we are a good fit. As your therapist, I bring a whole-person approach to healing the past and maximizing the present. My approach is an eclectic one and with over 30 years counseling experience, my "toolbox" is "well-stocked". We all have our own intuitive wisdom to guide us but we may need help in learning how to hear and honor these messages. I am confident that we can work collaboratively to create the life that you desire.
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I have been especially helpful to people experiencing the following challenges: relationship difficulties including couple, family and work issues, grief/loss, parenting, teen and young adult issues. Each person/couple is viewed from a place of deep respect for their history, struggles and victories. My style is individualized, collaborative and designed to access the wisdom and strength within every person. Couples have felt that therapy helped them reestablish their emotional connection. My specialty is determining the core issues underneath conflict within any relationship including with self. I will serve as clinician, teacher, guide and encourager as you experience growth/healing.
I have been especially helpful to people experiencing the following challenges: relationship difficulties including couple, family and work issues, grief/loss, parenting, teen and young adult issues. Each person/couple is viewed from a place of deep respect for their history, struggles and victories. My style is individualized, collaborative and designed to access the wisdom and strength within every person. Couples have felt that therapy helped them reestablish their emotional connection. My specialty is determining the core issues underneath conflict within any relationship including with self. I will serve as clinician, teacher, guide and encourager as you experience growth/healing.
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Erin L Sebree
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LISAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Online Only)
I have experience working with many issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment based issues, traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress, meaning of life issues, substance use disorders, emotional dysfunction, stress management, and self-esteem and self-worth issues.
I have experience working with many issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment based issues, traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress, meaning of life issues, substance use disorders, emotional dysfunction, stress management, and self-esteem and self-worth issues.
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Lolly Nissan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
I am passionate about working with couples and taking a deep dive into family of origin bonds and their long-lasting impact on our current relationships. I help couples explore early attachment injuries, discover their attachment style and increase awareness of how we show up in the way we relate to ourselves and others. I also focus on working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and relational conflict. My goal is to help clients recognize the negative core beliefs that are dictating their behaviors and thought patterns and gently exploring their origins.
I am passionate about working with couples and taking a deep dive into family of origin bonds and their long-lasting impact on our current relationships. I help couples explore early attachment injuries, discover their attachment style and increase awareness of how we show up in the way we relate to ourselves and others. I also focus on working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and relational conflict. My goal is to help clients recognize the negative core beliefs that are dictating their behaviors and thought patterns and gently exploring their origins.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.