Female Therapists in Central City, Phoenix, AZ
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If you are seeking support for, but not limited to, stressors related to anxiety, depression, gender/sexual identity, LGBTQ+ concerns, family/relationship concerns, trauma, or life changes, there is space here for you! Marissa is committed to client success and maintaining a warm environment both in-person and online. As a compassionate and attentive Licensed Associate Counselor, Marissa creates a safe and supportive environment to allow clients to reach their fullest potential.
If you are seeking support for, but not limited to, stressors related to anxiety, depression, gender/sexual identity, LGBTQ+ concerns, family/relationship concerns, trauma, or life changes, there is space here for you! Marissa is committed to client success and maintaining a warm environment both in-person and online. As a compassionate and attentive Licensed Associate Counselor, Marissa creates a safe and supportive environment to allow clients to reach their fullest potential.
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Our practice offers a warm retreat where your experience is honored and our expertise helps to integrate your experience into creating a life worth living. Through the principles of DBT, CBT, Spiritual Integration, and Mind-Body Connective work we believe emotional healing is possible. We understand that relationships form the context for reflection, learning and application and hope to connect you with a therapist who makes the connection work for you. With more than 20 years experience working with DBT and persons needing intensive integrative work recovering from past traumas, we offer opportunities for therapists to specialize in this work under close supervision. This allows us to offer sliding scales to our patients and to provide more options for matching with the therapist they need.
Our practice offers a warm retreat where your experience is honored and our expertise helps to integrate your experience into creating a life worth living. Through the principles of DBT, CBT, Spiritual Integration, and Mind-Body Connective work we believe emotional healing is possible. We understand that relationships form the context for reflection, learning and application and hope to connect you with a therapist who makes the connection work for you. With more than 20 years experience working with DBT and persons needing intensive integrative work recovering from past traumas, we offer opportunities for therapists to specialize in this work under close supervision. This allows us to offer sliding scales to our patients and to provide more options for matching with the therapist they need.
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Chelsea Savastio
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Online Only)
What would you do if you no longer felt tied down by your past? If you no longer felt something was “missing” from your life...that any symptoms of anxiety, depression, exhaustion, negative self talk and feelings of disconnection were gone? My passion is to help you uncover the answers to such questions and provide support throughout your counseling journey.
What would you do if you no longer felt tied down by your past? If you no longer felt something was “missing” from your life...that any symptoms of anxiety, depression, exhaustion, negative self talk and feelings of disconnection were gone? My passion is to help you uncover the answers to such questions and provide support throughout your counseling journey.
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Are you feeling the pressures of society to look, feel, and act a certain way? Maybe you have lost yourself in the process of becoming what “Society” believes women should be. Girl I am here to tell you, you are not alone and I am an advocate for you. I am here to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe to navigate through your emotions as I provide proper tools and techniques where you are able to confidently be yourself. Together let’s break societies standards and step into our own identity.
Are you feeling the pressures of society to look, feel, and act a certain way? Maybe you have lost yourself in the process of becoming what “Society” believes women should be. Girl I am here to tell you, you are not alone and I am an advocate for you. I am here to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe to navigate through your emotions as I provide proper tools and techniques where you are able to confidently be yourself. Together let’s break societies standards and step into our own identity.
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Erika L Thrower
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Loss of jobs, relationships, chemical addiction, life transitions, trauma, abuse and the stress of day to day living come with an array of thoughts and emotions, which at some points in our lives can become overwhelming. We start to feel like nothing can get better, and began to self destruct or stay stuck, out of fear of the unknown or poor habits. My goal is to best assist and support people in living authentic, balanced lives; navigating increased self-awareness in social systems, past experiences, core beliefs and thoughts and their influence on our daily emotional states, behaviors and actions.
Loss of jobs, relationships, chemical addiction, life transitions, trauma, abuse and the stress of day to day living come with an array of thoughts and emotions, which at some points in our lives can become overwhelming. We start to feel like nothing can get better, and began to self destruct or stay stuck, out of fear of the unknown or poor habits. My goal is to best assist and support people in living authentic, balanced lives; navigating increased self-awareness in social systems, past experiences, core beliefs and thoughts and their influence on our daily emotional states, behaviors and actions.
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Adelaide Pote
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Hello, I'm Adelaide! I am a neurodivergent queer woman and I like to focus on the stories that we tell about ourselves and our relationships as well as the stories other people and institutions tell about us. Therapy with me looks like untangling the messy web of societal expectations that the world pushes on you, empowering you to be the author of your own story, and taking back control of your life and your identity in light of what makes you uniquely you. With couples, I also use emotionally focused therapy (EFT) techniques to create healing interactions between you and your partner right there in session.
Hello, I'm Adelaide! I am a neurodivergent queer woman and I like to focus on the stories that we tell about ourselves and our relationships as well as the stories other people and institutions tell about us. Therapy with me looks like untangling the messy web of societal expectations that the world pushes on you, empowering you to be the author of your own story, and taking back control of your life and your identity in light of what makes you uniquely you. With couples, I also use emotionally focused therapy (EFT) techniques to create healing interactions between you and your partner right there in session.
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Irena Raagas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Online Only)
My approach in therapy is to meet you where you are at and to ensure that you feel heard. You will be in a judgment free space where we will collaborate to help you reach your recovery goals. Are you self-critical of yourself? Are you experiencing Anxiety and Depression and can't seem to get out of your slump? Have you been reluctant to seek therapy in the past for various reasons? Therapy is a collaboration, a way to process your thoughts and emotions with my guidance. We will go over your goals and monitor your progress. I offer a warm, trusting environment where the focus will be you.
My approach in therapy is to meet you where you are at and to ensure that you feel heard. You will be in a judgment free space where we will collaborate to help you reach your recovery goals. Are you self-critical of yourself? Are you experiencing Anxiety and Depression and can't seem to get out of your slump? Have you been reluctant to seek therapy in the past for various reasons? Therapy is a collaboration, a way to process your thoughts and emotions with my guidance. We will go over your goals and monitor your progress. I offer a warm, trusting environment where the focus will be you.
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Shannon Keating
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm so glad you're here! :) I know how overwhelming and intimidating it can be to look for help. A safe place and a non-judgmental/unbiased ear are highly coveted and sought after in today's society. Therapy can address infinite issues and struggles that arise in daily life. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, relationship issues, or just life in general, take comfort that I'm here to help! Together, we can work through whatever it is that you need to lead your "best" happy and healthy life. Please take note of my specialties and other areas of expertise.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here! :) I know how overwhelming and intimidating it can be to look for help. A safe place and a non-judgmental/unbiased ear are highly coveted and sought after in today's society. Therapy can address infinite issues and struggles that arise in daily life. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, relationship issues, or just life in general, take comfort that I'm here to help! Together, we can work through whatever it is that you need to lead your "best" happy and healthy life. Please take note of my specialties and other areas of expertise.
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Carlie Rouse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MS, EMDR-AC
Verified Verified
27 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Finding a therapist can be like online dating, it takes a few awkward matches before finding the right fit! Give yourself permission to explore and find a good connection for your therapy journey. I primarily work with clients who are struggling in their relationships with their mind, career, and connections (friends, family, romance, all the peeps). We work together to gain insight into patterns and learn new skills for coping, communication and boundary setting. For those wanting to go a little deeper, I love utilizing EMDR to address the core issues at hand. Often our past experiences contribute to our current realities.
Finding a therapist can be like online dating, it takes a few awkward matches before finding the right fit! Give yourself permission to explore and find a good connection for your therapy journey. I primarily work with clients who are struggling in their relationships with their mind, career, and connections (friends, family, romance, all the peeps). We work together to gain insight into patterns and learn new skills for coping, communication and boundary setting. For those wanting to go a little deeper, I love utilizing EMDR to address the core issues at hand. Often our past experiences contribute to our current realities.
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Kaitlen Forman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Let’s be real, life can feel like an absolute beating sometimes. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing this is one of your “sometimes.” Stress, depression, emptiness, anxiety, and self-judgment are constantly knocking at our door. It’s the worst, but the good news is it doesn’t have to stay that way. By request, I provide Christian faith-based counseling adopting a Christian worldview incorporating biblical principles within an evidence-based practice.
Let’s be real, life can feel like an absolute beating sometimes. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing this is one of your “sometimes.” Stress, depression, emptiness, anxiety, and self-judgment are constantly knocking at our door. It’s the worst, but the good news is it doesn’t have to stay that way. By request, I provide Christian faith-based counseling adopting a Christian worldview incorporating biblical principles within an evidence-based practice.
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Makya Kirchner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Welcome, and thanks for stopping by. Life already has challenges so no need to make therapy another one. I strive to make therapy an enjoyable and fulfilling experience and meet clients where they are at in their healing journey. I moved across the country (Wisconsin to Arizona) and personally understand transitions can be difficult. I offer support with working through those tough times and learning how to cope if/when they show up.
Welcome, and thanks for stopping by. Life already has challenges so no need to make therapy another one. I strive to make therapy an enjoyable and fulfilling experience and meet clients where they are at in their healing journey. I moved across the country (Wisconsin to Arizona) and personally understand transitions can be difficult. I offer support with working through those tough times and learning how to cope if/when they show up.
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Vallerie Hancock
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Online Only)
We offer non-judgmental, compassionate therapy for those wishing to address life challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions and adjustment issues. Often when people become entrenched in repetitive, self-defeating patterns and behaviors, they feel stuck and unable to lead the lives they want and enjoy satisfying relationships. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new life direction, our office can provide you with the resources to help you achieve your goals.
We offer non-judgmental, compassionate therapy for those wishing to address life challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions and adjustment issues. Often when people become entrenched in repetitive, self-defeating patterns and behaviors, they feel stuck and unable to lead the lives they want and enjoy satisfying relationships. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new life direction, our office can provide you with the resources to help you achieve your goals.
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Stacy Bettelon
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Online Only)
The road to parenthood can be a beautiful time for many, but for others it can feel extremely daunting. From the time a woman finds out they are expecting, tons of hormonal and emotional changes will begin. I believe that having a strong support system to know about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD's) is essential to help navigate overwhelming and unpleasant symptoms! My goal, as a therapist, is to support, validate and meet clients where they are at in their mental health journey. I want all of my clients to know that they do not have to do this alone! I am here to help!
The road to parenthood can be a beautiful time for many, but for others it can feel extremely daunting. From the time a woman finds out they are expecting, tons of hormonal and emotional changes will begin. I believe that having a strong support system to know about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD's) is essential to help navigate overwhelming and unpleasant symptoms! My goal, as a therapist, is to support, validate and meet clients where they are at in their mental health journey. I want all of my clients to know that they do not have to do this alone! I am here to help!
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Sara Toenies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Online Only)
Accepting BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna and Aetna. I’m glad you landed here and took the hardest step to feeling better and getting the support you need. Do you want to understand why you may be feeling stuck? I will help you navigate your life and get you back to a more balanced place of joy, purpose, and fulfillment. Some of the areas I focus on are managing anxiety, depression, relationship betrayal, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, or struggling to manage day to day life. I’m looking forward to working with you!
Accepting BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna and Aetna. I’m glad you landed here and took the hardest step to feeling better and getting the support you need. Do you want to understand why you may be feeling stuck? I will help you navigate your life and get you back to a more balanced place of joy, purpose, and fulfillment. Some of the areas I focus on are managing anxiety, depression, relationship betrayal, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, or struggling to manage day to day life. I’m looking forward to working with you!
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Jeanine Whitehead
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Online Only)
I want to acknowledge the courage you are demonstrating as you take steps to seek support; this process can feel scary and overwhelming. To ease those feelings, I want to share a little bit about myself with you. My name is Jeanine Whitehead and I describe myself as empathetic, supportive, and silly. I enjoy spending time going to the movies, reading a good book, and exploring my community with friends and family. As a person from a multicultural and biracial background, I understand the challenges that often impact one’s sense of belonging and identity.
I want to acknowledge the courage you are demonstrating as you take steps to seek support; this process can feel scary and overwhelming. To ease those feelings, I want to share a little bit about myself with you. My name is Jeanine Whitehead and I describe myself as empathetic, supportive, and silly. I enjoy spending time going to the movies, reading a good book, and exploring my community with friends and family. As a person from a multicultural and biracial background, I understand the challenges that often impact one’s sense of belonging and identity.
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I have worked for over a decade in the mental health field in various forms. I have an unquenchable curiosity regarding the human experience and how we choose to live our lives and foster our relationships. I love helping others find their way to live their best lives. I would be honored to be a part of that journey with you. I have worked with all walks of life. I work with trauma healing, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and helping other's connect to their body. I also enjoy helping others use mindfulness, meditation, intuition and expressive arts to find what they align to for healing in their lives.
I have worked for over a decade in the mental health field in various forms. I have an unquenchable curiosity regarding the human experience and how we choose to live our lives and foster our relationships. I love helping others find their way to live their best lives. I would be honored to be a part of that journey with you. I have worked with all walks of life. I work with trauma healing, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and helping other's connect to their body. I also enjoy helping others use mindfulness, meditation, intuition and expressive arts to find what they align to for healing in their lives.
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Beth Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85003
My approach to counseling builds on existing strengths and situates you, the client, as the expert on your own life. I believe that relationships with self, others, and our broader communities are foundational to wellbeing, and encourage exploration of these areas through a trauma-informed, culturally attuned lens. I take a compassionate approach to existing dynamics and coping methods and work alongside you to bring patterns and the emotions that underlie them into conscious awareness. I am affirming of all people, including multicultural, neuroexpansive, LGBTQ+, and polyamorous people and relationships.
My approach to counseling builds on existing strengths and situates you, the client, as the expert on your own life. I believe that relationships with self, others, and our broader communities are foundational to wellbeing, and encourage exploration of these areas through a trauma-informed, culturally attuned lens. I take a compassionate approach to existing dynamics and coping methods and work alongside you to bring patterns and the emotions that underlie them into conscious awareness. I am affirming of all people, including multicultural, neuroexpansive, LGBTQ+, and polyamorous people and relationships.
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Hello and welcome to your first step on your journey to healing and personal growth! As we move through life our unique experiences shape us into who we are. At times these experiences can leave wounds and unresolved issues that prevent growth. I work to help clients understand that this does not define who they are but is a piece of their individual life story. The healing process can be a lonely and intimidating journey, but together we can create meaningful opportunities for exploration and a future filled with hope.
Hello and welcome to your first step on your journey to healing and personal growth! As we move through life our unique experiences shape us into who we are. At times these experiences can leave wounds and unresolved issues that prevent growth. I work to help clients understand that this does not define who they are but is a piece of their individual life story. The healing process can be a lonely and intimidating journey, but together we can create meaningful opportunities for exploration and a future filled with hope.
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Arline Lemeshewsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Online Only)
Pull up a chair and let's talk. I'm a bilingual EMDR therapist with 30 years experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD. Rediscover your full Self! Reignite your passion for life! I delight in helping people not only survive but thrive through evidence-based practice and cutting-edge research. I work in collaboration with other health professionals to help you restore harmony, balance and wholeness.
Pull up a chair and let's talk. I'm a bilingual EMDR therapist with 30 years experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD. Rediscover your full Self! Reignite your passion for life! I delight in helping people not only survive but thrive through evidence-based practice and cutting-edge research. I work in collaboration with other health professionals to help you restore harmony, balance and wholeness.
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My ideal client is someone seeking personalized, compassionate care for a variety of health concerns. They need timely medical advice, holistic health management, and support in navigating their healthcare journey. Their goals are to achieve optimal health and well-being, manage chronic conditions effectively, and receive comprehensive care that respects their privacy and individuality.
My ideal client is someone seeking personalized, compassionate care for a variety of health concerns. They need timely medical advice, holistic health management, and support in navigating their healthcare journey. Their goals are to achieve optimal health and well-being, manage chronic conditions effectively, and receive comprehensive care that respects their privacy and individuality.
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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.