Emotionally Focused Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

"Shame cannot survive being spoken and being met with empathy" Brene Brown. My goal is to support your healing, to hold a sacred space that feels safe to you and where you no longer feel alone in your pain. I specialize in helping people with attachment / relationship wounding trauma , family disconnection/dysfunction, divorce, codependency, self-esteem, and relationship problems. If you struggle with fear of abandonment, unstable relationships and self-image I can help. If you struggle with not being good enough, chronic feelings of unworthiness, control, the need to be perfect and comparing yourself to others, then call me.

Relationship issues, life transitions, and lingering past hurts are just a few common stressors that can have drastic negative effects on mental health. A safe, empathic environment to process, heal, and learn new skills is the ideal setting that allows clients to move forward in confidence. I am committed to helping clients find peace and purpose in their lives as they come to know and love themselves more deeply through their journey in counseling.

I am currently only accepting clients for online therapy! You are the greatest project you will ever work on. Often times we make ourselves the last priority, but when you take the time to fill your own cup and heal from hurt and trauma, you free yourself up to experience peace. I am passionate about working with individuals & couples and creating a safe space for clients to be transparent and culture an environment for personal growth. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach to therapy including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

My professional passion is to help people achieve an improved quality of life through the use of a person centered humanistic approach. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression and life changes benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). All services are provided in a manner which is gender inclusive. Successful therapy is achieved by developing a strong therapeutic alliance with clients and using a collaborative approach to health and well-being.

History shows us that at some point during our lives, we will all need some form of help. So, if we take our legal needs to Lawyers, medical needs to Doctors, why wouldn't we take our mental & emotional needs to a Therapist? Journeying through life can often be confusing & challenging. Life is all about connection to ourselves, a spouse, families or Creator. Connection takes work! So, when we've run out of resources to deal with issues, we often feel lost. I'm passionate about supporting individuals, couples, & families address challenges associated with life & trauma, because nobody effortlessly waltzes into great relationships.

Now offering daytime & evening appointments. Reaching out for help can be difficult & takes courage. I’m here to offer a safe space & provide support while you explore your issues. From there, you can begin to heal & create positive change in your life & relationships. My experience includes working with couples, & individual adults who have struggled with infidelity, relationship strain, sexual issues, parenting, depression, anxiety, & more. In addition, I work with women & couples struggling with infertility, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, traumatic birth recovery, & adjustment to parenthood.

We are met with many unique challenges which may cause stress, anxiety, depression, relational conflict, or issues with communication. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with couples, individual adults, parenting/family, relationship strains, depression, anxiety, grief, along with other issues. I am able to provide a warm, compassionate and supportive environment to safely explore your needs for positive change. Accept BCBS, Optum/UHC Insurance and Aetna.

I am passionate about providing encouragement and guidance to individuals, couples, and families seeking to create change and heal in a safe space. I work from a systemic perspective, which considers how all aspects of your life may influence current challenges and well-being. I strive to help my clients explore personal experiences, family history, culture and values, life stages, relationship patterns, and strengths to transform the way they navigate life and take the desired steps toward change. Together, we can collaborate to create sustainable change with clear goals and outcomes for the therapy process.

Life can definitely go sideways; I’m here to help you right what’s gone wrong. I’m probably not your typical therapist. I’m a lawyer, a mother and a mid-life divorce survivor. I’m transparent and a little unorthodox at times. You will never wonder if you are sitting with a real person. We will laugh, we may cry, and I won't mind if you drop an f-bomb or two. I will never judge you or presume to know more about you than you know yourself. Your story matters; I want to know how you show up in your life and how your history and experience coalesced to bring you here. I will not waste your time chatting; we have work to do.

Feeling lost? Unsure of how to move forward? Experiencing pain and unsure how to cope? I’m here to support you. I believe that therapy is a divine and sacred space, a holding place for unabashed vulnerability, a refuge from judgement for the purpose of healing.

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.

Unhealed trauma or other painful childhood or adult experiences may disrupt our ability to connect well with our true self and with others and to achieve our deepest heart's desires. Strategies we needed to protect ourselves at one point in life, may be outworn, leaving us stuck with anxiety, depression, anger, or guilt, interfering with healthy relationships and experiencing joy. For over 20 years I have helped individuals and couples heal old wounds and grow past outworn patterns into greater freedom, joy, and deep connections. I offer myself as a compassionate witness to your pain and companion in your journey of personal growth.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe in providing an empathetic and non-judgmental experience throughout the therapy process. I offer compassionate support and guidance to individuals, couples, and families. Through a comprehensive assessment, I seek to understand how personal experiences, family history, culture, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, race, life stage, and relationship patterns influence well being and current challenges. I work collaboratively to identify strengths and resources in order to help clients transform the way they navigate life and work toward healing and change.

I firmly believe there is a definite quality difference between a marriage-counseling specialist and a therapist who "also" works with couples. My singular focus enables me to meet you where you are in your struggles and to work with you without judgment and never favoring either partner. I use the most-effective approach of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. This science-based method is a "brief" model, which means you may experience relief in the early phase of our work together. You'll learn about a "negative cycle" of arguing or distancing and how that cycle is your enemy, not each other!

Hi, I'm Anna! I am passionate about relationships! I am licensed in both WA and AZ and specialize in relationship dynamics and neurodiversity. As a seasoned LMFT fully licensed since 2014, I have extensive experience working with youth, individuals, families, and couples from a family systems perspective. I help with life transitions, identity, relationships, depression/anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, Autism, and OCD. I work from a neurodiverse affirming practice. I have ADHD. My clients want a safe place to feel heard, seen, understood, and connected with others. They want practical tools to help them navigate life challenges.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Central Phoenix Counseling and Therapy. I have been working in field of mental and behavioral health for over 15 years, practicing therapy in both community and private practice settings, and worked as a clinical supervisor for other therapists working toward independent licensure in Arizona. I have been in private practice since 2015, during which time my focus has been to provide individuals, couples and families a safe, open environment where they have the space to heal, grow, and thrive across all areas of their lives.

Have you reached a point in life where it seems that something needs to change in order for you to be truly happy? Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it, or perhaps you thought you left it behind years ago. If you are living with depression, anxiety, unsatisfying relationships, addiction, or unresolved grief or trauma - there is hope and there is help. I strive to provide an honest, warm and collaborative environment so that you can feel safe embarking on your journey of self-exploration, healing and growth. This isn't easy work, but I truly believe that it is the most important work we can do for ourselves.

My practice is unique. I treat two groups of clients: One is very high functioning - a successful professional who can optomize personal and occupational strengths, interpersonal interactions, and enhace connection. A second group struggles with these same issues. Both can use treatments which include Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Relaxation & Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (Couples & Individuals), Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapies, and Anxiety-Reducing Skills such as: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Self-Hypnosis, Behavioral Feeling-State Therapy,

Hello! Welcome! I am so happy you are here! I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of sex, intimacy, dating and relationship(s). As an AASECT certified sex therapist, I treat desire discrepancies in couples, sexual pain, and sexual trauma. I support people struggling with out of control sexual behaviors and those on the path of recovery. I am trained in mindfulness, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I love working with the Queer, ENM and Kink communities. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and I align with WPATH standards of care.