Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

Wouldn’t it be helpful if communication in your relationships created closeness rather than distance? You care deeply about the people in your life but are feeling uncertain how to strengthen those relationships. We are often trying to figure out how to improve our lives as we go, and certainly get frustrated when attempts fall short. This frustration can lead to feeling disconnected and unsure what to do differently.

I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.

Tell me if this sounds familiar— you and your partner aren’t seeing eye-to-eye on an issue. This turns into a frustrating argument with hurt feelings, and one of you wants to fix things right now, while the other wants a break. In the meantime, both of you feel unheard and are becoming more disconnected from each other. Maybe you aren’t struggling in a relationship, but you don’t have motivation or excitement in life. You have tried pushing through hard days, but it doesn’t seem to be working and you want a new path forward. Whatever your road to arrive on my profile, I am so glad you did. Let me explain how I might be able to help.

Does your home life feel chaotic and exhausting? Do you find yourself in screaming matches with each other? Has behavior become too much and too disruptive? Does ADHD, depression, or anxiety run your life? Maybe these issues have begun to affect your marriage, friendships, or the kid's school. If you are feeling frustrated, tired, anxious or depressed, unhappy with your own reactions and nothing you try seems to be working, then you are in the right place. I work with parents, children (5 and older), and families to strengthen their relationships, equip them to deal with changes, and bring rest, quiet, and peace into the home again.

Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. The Bridge Clinicians offer Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD/ADD, Oppositional Defiant, Stress Management, Grief & Loss Therapy to adults, adolescents, children, individuals, couples, Families.

Is your child slipping academically? Do you find yourself frustrated completing homework with them? Are you constantly arguing with your child or teenager about going to school? Do you witness your child having similar difficulties you did as a child? There are many potential roots to these issues. For example, your child may have a hidden learning disability. He or she may have difficulty concentrating despite appearing to be paying attention. School may be a source of anxiety. Through evaluations, we can work together as a team to determine your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses.

I am a compassionate and empathetic person, and my goal as your therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental setting while you embark on your gender journey. My therapeutic approaches include motivational interviewing, EMDR, solution-focused interventions, and person-centered engagement. Shortly after receiving my bachelor’s degree, I moved to Arizona and began my journey to discover my authentic self. In 2009, I made the courageous steps to live authentically as a transgender man and medically transition. Therefore, I bring a wealth of knowledge regarding resources to therapy.

Do you feel entangled in unsupportive behaviors, thought patterns or relationships? Are you overwhelmed by anger, guilt, shame, or stress and seeking relief? Or are you simply looking for help in creating the life you know you are meant to lead? As a Life Empowerment Guide and Health Psychology Coach, I combine the principles of psychology and health promotion to help individuals improve their overall well-being and achieve their health-related goals. I lead customized one-on-one sessions with compassion and guide you in improving your emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I work with adolescents and adults who suffer from trauma or identity issues looking to eliminate suicidal thoughts and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts and/or hallucinations. I help clients understand their symptoms and learn methods of coping. I also encourage clients to create meaning for their experiences and grow as a result. I assist clients in assigning meaning to hallucinations and/or intrusive thoughts so that they can use appropriate methods to take back control, including use of client's spiritual beliefs and practices as well as CBT and DBT methods.

I am so happy you are here and taking the next steps in your therapy journey. I am passionate about providing a client centered, non-judgmental, safe space for you to focus on your healing and growth.

Have you tried traditional talk therapy and found it unsuccessful? Neurofeedback is an alternative form of care which can help with difficult presentations like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I am a licensed professional counselor. I specialize in treating issues related to trauma and abuse, substance abuse, divorce, depression and anxiety. I can approach concerns using neurofeedback, therapy or a combination.

I believe in a holistic, mind, body, spirit, model of therapy. I am highly trained and skilled to help clients heal from Trauma, Attachment Issues, Relationship Issues, Family of Origin, Self-Esteem, and Grief and Complicated Grief issues, as well as other types of issues. I believe that therapy is based on the relationship with my client and is very important. I provide a warm, safe environment in which my client can fully heal. I can work somatically, using Peter Levine's model of Somatic Experiencing, as well as Gestalt, and other modalities. I look forward to our work together.

As a licensed psychologist, I have extensive training and experience using evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and trauma. I view the client-therapist relationship as a crucial component in facilitating client growth and work from a holistic and interdisciplinary framework, using a relational approach informed by cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, emotion-focused, and insight-oriented interventions. To ensure individualized care, I attend to client identities and cultural experiences (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender) to inform treatment and empower clients to identify and actively pursue their personal therapy goals.

Effective therapy can change everything. Through effective cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and EMDR we work together to change your mind to change your life. I also offer groups that provide education about weight gain, mental health, and solutions to finding your own unique fitness program. I believe in strong, effective therapy. No one should live with anxiety, depression, unhealthy coping skills, or prolonged difficulties in the aftermath of trauma. I have had success working with weight loss issues, severe trauma, PTSD, gender transition, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. We work together to find solutions.

Welcome! I am a Phoenix native with an extensive history of working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. My experience includes depressive and anxiety related disorders, mood and personality disorders, substance abuse, SMI, and trauma related needs as well as individual and relationship counseling. I believe in a person-centered approach with the flexibility required to provide each person unique and personalized care to match their goals. Some of my preferred modalities include CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and motivational interviewing.

You've been coping with life, but have hit a few road bumps on the journey in life or maybe you are grappling with some ongoing issues that you want to move past. I believe I can assist you in making some changes from minor life adjustments to major transformations. I have 33 years of experience in counseling people from ages 15 to 79 who have a variety of issues. Additionally, I've been a school counselor and provided individual and group therapy at a psychiatric hospital. I have extensive knowledge of eating disorders, psychiatric medications, addictions, grief/loss, relationship dynamics, LGBTQ issues, infertility and disability.

Is your child experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties? Does your child need help with identifying and expressing thoughts and feelings? Are you looking for services that differ from traditional talk therapy? If your answer is YES, I can help! My unique approach to counseling utilizes play therapy techniques and art activities as avenues of self-exploration, discovery, expression, and growth! I provide a safe, supportive, creative, and non-clinical environment to help your child build trust, gain hope, feel understood, positively connect, identify and express thoughts and emotions, and improve overall well-being!

We all experience trauma and severe life stressors' that leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. Your crisis may be depression, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, sport performance or something that is so overwhelming you are struggling with life. Often time we hold ourselves in bondage to the choices we have made. I believe some of life's most difficult experiences leads us to our greatest growth. I will give you the tools to move forward from past attachments that seem to keep you stagnate in your life.

As a therapist, my deepest passion lies in guiding individuals through their healing journey and helping them uncover their true selves. There's nothing more fulfilling to me than accompanying people on this transformative path, supporting them as they heal from past wounds and tap into their inner strengths. I understand that being human is a complex journey involving the mind, body, and spirit, and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can freely express themselves. Taking a holistic approach to therapy, my goal is to meet my clients exactly where they are and assist them in moving forward in life.