Brainspotting Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to my page! There's not a better time to start therapy than at the beginning of the year. Finding the right therapist is essential in being able to show up as you are and in the process of change. I see my role as guide, collaborator, supporter, and educator. You lead the process and I will individually tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals. I specialize in working with women and older teens on trauma, attachment, family/relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, as well as life transitions . I believe in our capacity to heal, grow, and thrive through really tough challenges.

It is a privilege and an honor for me to be able to be part of your healing process and growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctor of Behavioral Health working with children, families, and adults. I'm an attachment and trauma-based counselor and bilingual in English and Spanish. My focus is to work with patients and identify and alleviate root causes associated with social, emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges in various stages of development. I utilize a solution focused, strength-based approach to make progress towards the goals that we create together.

Accepting new clients! I will be with you during the most difficult phases of your life. You set the goals, and I will guide you to reach them. I help you navigate challenging experiences and relationships, including but not limited to emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Jñāna Behavioral Health provides cutting-edge treatment and comprehensive services for trauma resolution. It is okay to have support while you learn to adapt and explore your own power. Imagine enjoying a life of greater happiness and peace.

VIRTUAL (secure portal accessible by your phone, tablet, or computer) & IN-PERSON. Have you been struggling to keep everything together but now have a growing sense that you are stuck and need help? Have you experienced a recent traumatic event that has shaken your world? Or do past events distress you still even though they happened years ago? Does anxiety or depression keep you from living the life you want? If you answer “Yes” to one of these questions, then I can help you bring a sense of balance and healing to your life.

You have made a choice to come and work on yourself, and finding someone you connect with to help you on that journey is tough. I work with individuals who are motivated to dive deeply into self-exploration, understanding that meaningful change requires commitment and introspection. If you feel like it is time to confront trauma, anxiety, negative beliefs, reoccurring stress, or relationship issues and you're eager to transform your challenges into growth - I think you may be in the right place.

With 10 years of counseling experience, I utilize an integrative approach to therapy that includes a blend of insight-oriented talk therapy, CBT, trauma-informed care, and experiential techniques such as Brainspotting, and IFS-informed therapy. Whether you're navigating relational challenges, communication barriers, life transitions, compulsivity issues, trauma, or mental health hurdles like anxiety and depression, I focus on creating a non-judgmental environment for you to work through challenges.

I work with kids, tweens, and teens who are struggling. You’ve noticed they’re not as interested in their friends, school, or activities they used to love. They have difficulty sleeping and complain of aches and pains. They were outgoing but now they’re anxious. Or something unimaginable has happened to your family- and you've tried to help your child, and it's not working. Maybe you’re not sure what’s causing this behavior - you’re worried you’re parenting wrong when all you want to do is love and support your child.

My ideal client could be in need of any one of a broad array of professional services encompassing areas of therapy and testing. Clients range from individuals to entire families. I serve a diverse clientele ranging from emotional or behavioral distress, adjustment or trauma distress to identity issues. Whether it is treatment of behavioral/emotional or developmental disabilities, trauma therapy, treatment of mental disorders or psycho-educational assessments, I have programs and techniques such as EMDR or Brainspotting that can help you and your loved ones address life challenges. Call or email me immediately to start your program!

Is something impeding you from reaching your full potential? Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Are the ways that you've learned how to deal with life no longer working? If you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, compulsive, addictive behaviors, substance use or other challenges, I can help you find relief. Feeling safe, self-compassionate and empowered to move forward is within reach. Working together can enable you to identify goals and remove obstacles that may be preventing you from experiencing more fulfilling relationships with yourself, your career, and other people.

I believe that we all seek love, acceptance, and belonging. When experiences lead us to internalize a shame message that we are not enough, we can develop ways of interacting with the world that, though helpful in the past, are no longer working (or may even be harmful). This can bring on issues related to anxiety, depression, shame and low-self-esteem, feeling out of control of your emotions, and conflicts in your relationships. As overwhelming as life can feel, I truly believe finding freedom and healing is possible and consider it a privilege to support you in this process.

Successful yet ANXIOUS, SAD, LONELY? What is my PURPOSE? Feel like you are Not Good Enough? You are Professional yet having feelings of Imposter Syndrome where you doubt your abilities and feel like a fraud? Do you often replay past mistakes in your mind over and over again? Feeling Overwhelmed? How might your life be different in 6 months from now if you scheduled an appointment today? If you don't make any changes, how might your life look like in 1 year from now? What is Brainspotting and EMDR? Does it really work? Your mind can HEAL from psychological trauma.

For the last 25 years, I have been driven by my passion to help clients see new possibilities, feel hopeful in their lives and heal the burdens they carry. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques and I am a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, also trained in Brainspotting. I have recently added two-day intensives. Intensives are geared towards doing therapeutic work to get unstuck, create movement and understanding of past and present issues. The ultimate goal is to create clarity and healing. I am also an Addiction Specialist focusing on outpatient treatment for adults reaching for recovery from alcohol and drug use.

I am certified in EMDR, Brainspotting and Clinical Hypnotherapy, powerful mind-body therapies which facilitate healing at a deep/core level (not just symptom management). I integrate these modalities with talk therapies, however, results typically occur in much less time than traditional talk therapy alone.

I work with adults who have experienced trauma or life events that have resulted in unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. You might notice them presenting as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and problems with relationships or performance. With a background in nursing, I appreciate how harmony between our thoughts, emotions, body, and spirit influences our health. Exploring those areas along with your life experiences, values, beliefs, and burdens, and identifying your internal resources helps to create more space for self-acceptance and change.

I use a trauma-informed, person-centered approach - equipping my clients to take an active role in the therapy process while working to discover the solutions within. I’m skillful in helping individuals achieve their therapeutic goals through teaching emotional regulation skills first which opens the pathway to process deeper issues. Specialties include EMDR trauma processing, gambling addiction, relationship issues and stage of life transitions.

I am an EMDRIA approved Consultant/Certified Therapist and Certified Brainspotting therapist in private practice. I specialize in subcortical trauma-informed treatment by integrating EMDR with Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I have a post-trauma-growth focus that inspires a commitment to helping clients build resilience for a bright future out of their current challenges. I am licensed in Arizona, Iowa, and Nebraska. I enjoy offering in-person, virtual, and intensives to clients to meet their unique therapy needs.

Hey! I'm Maria a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to supporting individuals through personalized therapy. My practice focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, emphasizing a compassionate and tailored approach to each client's unique journey. I like to keep things real and approachable, blending techniques like CBT and DBT to help you tackle your thought patterns and behaviors in a way that feels manageable. I'm also trained in Brainspotting and EMDR, which are great for digging deeper into trauma, and I use Somatic approaches to connect mind and body.

As a warm, relational, direct and transparent therapist, I create a sense of safety and I talk! People feel comfortable sharing openly. I stay present and together we find ways to transform your past and reconnect to your authentic self. Many of our experiences distort our perception of ourselves. Together we will work to identify what adds value to your life, and learn ways to improve the way you understand yourself and your circumstances to create a sense of personal confidence and joy.

My calling is to help people on their journey to healing and wellness. Real healing and growth, I believe, is achieved by addressing the multiple dimensions that make us human beings: caring not only for the body but also the mind and spirit. I work with individuals and couples to resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life transition issues. I offer secure online counseling services.