Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
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Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LPC, CCTP, CAGSSAC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Our clinicians specialize in the treatment of a wide array of issues such as the effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, family conflict, life/career changes and much more.
At Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions we believe whole people connecting with one another enhances the well-being of the family and the community. Similarly, people living and working together as whole communities will make the world better for all of us. Additionally, we all need places where we can speak without fear of judgement or rejection. When these needs are met, barriers to growth and well being can be removed. Our goal is to provide an environment that fosters the kind of individual growth that comes from intentional change by promoting health, healing and restoration.
Our clinicians specialize in the treatment of a wide array of issues such as the effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, family conflict, life/career changes and much more.
At Dynamic Counseling and Coaching Solutions we believe whole people connecting with one another enhances the well-being of the family and the community. Similarly, people living and working together as whole communities will make the world better for all of us. Additionally, we all need places where we can speak without fear of judgement or rejection. When these needs are met, barriers to growth and well being can be removed. Our goal is to provide an environment that fosters the kind of individual growth that comes from intentional change by promoting health, healing and restoration.
![Photo of Nicole Crist, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8f45fd6f-4025-4a25-8e8f-aded0303987a/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in supporting couples and individuals on their journey of healing from trauma, navigating challenges related to ADHD, personality dynamics, and complex relationships. I'm passionate about helping couples and individuals to discover their authentic selves and live a life in alignment with their core values. If you're grappling with emotional uncertainty or finding it difficult to connect with your feelings, or are constantly running into the same patterns and challenges, therapy offers a transformative path forward.
I specialize in supporting couples and individuals on their journey of healing from trauma, navigating challenges related to ADHD, personality dynamics, and complex relationships. I'm passionate about helping couples and individuals to discover their authentic selves and live a life in alignment with their core values. If you're grappling with emotional uncertainty or finding it difficult to connect with your feelings, or are constantly running into the same patterns and challenges, therapy offers a transformative path forward.
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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.
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.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have experience working with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, personality disorders, interpersonal issues, trauma, impulsive behaviors and relationship issues.
Making healthy changes in life can be difficult when experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, job stressors, and other challenges. I believe in taking a non judgmental approach, while providing a caring and safe therapeutic environment. My goal at True Self Counseling is to help you gain a new perspective and provide you with skills to help you move forward in life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have experience working with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, personality disorders, interpersonal issues, trauma, impulsive behaviors and relationship issues.
Making healthy changes in life can be difficult when experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, job stressors, and other challenges. I believe in taking a non judgmental approach, while providing a caring and safe therapeutic environment. My goal at True Self Counseling is to help you gain a new perspective and provide you with skills to help you move forward in life.
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You’re wrong again! Or at least thats what you’ve been told over & over again, to the point that your brain feels like its floating in acid water, slowing dissolving your ability to perceive any given situation, event or memory of a conversation accurately. You don’t recall having problems with memory or perception before this relationship. You’re struggling to make sense of every day things. This is just one of the effects of narcissistic abuse. It's called gaslighting, it's an insidious tool used to erode your ability to perceive reality and its also one of the most common tools used by a narcissist to control and manipulate you.
You’re wrong again! Or at least thats what you’ve been told over & over again, to the point that your brain feels like its floating in acid water, slowing dissolving your ability to perceive any given situation, event or memory of a conversation accurately. You don’t recall having problems with memory or perception before this relationship. You’re struggling to make sense of every day things. This is just one of the effects of narcissistic abuse. It's called gaslighting, it's an insidious tool used to erode your ability to perceive reality and its also one of the most common tools used by a narcissist to control and manipulate you.
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Melissa Joy Hahnke
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Waitlist for new clients
Melissa has experience providing support for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, traumatic history, relationship concerns, family conflict, phase-of-life concerns, discrimination, bullying, substance use, chronic illness, grief, ADHD, OCD, and autism.
As an autistic person herself, Melissa is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and operates from a neuroaffirmative lens. Melissa prioritizes collaboration in the therapeutic process, believing that each person is the expert of their life–every person is different, with a unique set of lived experiences, identities, and perspectives, so she believes that treatment should be unique to each person, too. Treatment involves community and self-advocacy, incorporating intersectional cultural identities, supporting clients’ personal treatment goals, fostering self-compassion, and building community support.
Melissa has experience providing support for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, traumatic history, relationship concerns, family conflict, phase-of-life concerns, discrimination, bullying, substance use, chronic illness, grief, ADHD, OCD, and autism.
As an autistic person herself, Melissa is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and operates from a neuroaffirmative lens. Melissa prioritizes collaboration in the therapeutic process, believing that each person is the expert of their life–every person is different, with a unique set of lived experiences, identities, and perspectives, so she believes that treatment should be unique to each person, too. Treatment involves community and self-advocacy, incorporating intersectional cultural identities, supporting clients’ personal treatment goals, fostering self-compassion, and building community support.
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Be Well now accepting new clients, weekend & evenings available. Be Well specializes in trauma and PTSD. We are EMDR trained. We are trained in DBT and Mindfulness based therapies. We've treated various circumstances including life transitions, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief & loss, multicultural concerns, spirituality and existential concerns, & personality disorders. We have experience with issues related to donor-assisted reproduction/donor conception and donor families. We provide a safe and supportive environment, collaborating with you to reach customized goals to help you reclaim your personal power to be well and live well.
Be Well now accepting new clients, weekend & evenings available. Be Well specializes in trauma and PTSD. We are EMDR trained. We are trained in DBT and Mindfulness based therapies. We've treated various circumstances including life transitions, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief & loss, multicultural concerns, spirituality and existential concerns, & personality disorders. We have experience with issues related to donor-assisted reproduction/donor conception and donor families. We provide a safe and supportive environment, collaborating with you to reach customized goals to help you reclaim your personal power to be well and live well.
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Timothy Clampitt - Peace Love And Happiness Counseling
Counselor, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hello! I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), and an EMDR-trained clinician. I’ve received advanced training in EMDR, complex trauma, attachment wounds, dissociation, and personality disorders. Additionally, I have experience working with, and receive regular consultation for, clients with all types of dissociative disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). If you don't know what any of this is but you know your mental health is negatively affecting your daily life, I am accepting new clients. Please email to set up a free consultation.
Hello! I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), and an EMDR-trained clinician. I’ve received advanced training in EMDR, complex trauma, attachment wounds, dissociation, and personality disorders. Additionally, I have experience working with, and receive regular consultation for, clients with all types of dissociative disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). If you don't know what any of this is but you know your mental health is negatively affecting your daily life, I am accepting new clients. Please email to set up a free consultation.
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Dr. Aaron Hallstrom
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LISAC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Dr. Hallstrom, PhD, LISAC, LCDC has a passion for helping those that silently suffer with substance abuse (i.e. nicotine, alcohol, excessive caffeine, marijuana, street drugs and prescription drugs, etc.) and their co-occurring disorders (i.e. trauma, depression, personality disorders, anxiety, ADHD, etc.). Dr. Hallstrom offers counseling for clients that are 12 years or older, individuals and couples.
Dr. Hallstrom, PhD, LISAC, LCDC has a passion for helping those that silently suffer with substance abuse (i.e. nicotine, alcohol, excessive caffeine, marijuana, street drugs and prescription drugs, etc.) and their co-occurring disorders (i.e. trauma, depression, personality disorders, anxiety, ADHD, etc.). Dr. Hallstrom offers counseling for clients that are 12 years or older, individuals and couples.
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For the past 20 years I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life challenges, including chronic mental illness. In my practice, I work with adults struggling with depression and/or anxiety and feel locked into a less-than-optimal way of being. My practice is based on Existential-Humanistic principles. I believe all people hold within themselves the path to healthier living. Through learning to focus on the Present, I help individuals find deeper understanding and satisfaction in themselves, their relationships, and their daily lives.
For the past 20 years I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life challenges, including chronic mental illness. In my practice, I work with adults struggling with depression and/or anxiety and feel locked into a less-than-optimal way of being. My practice is based on Existential-Humanistic principles. I believe all people hold within themselves the path to healthier living. Through learning to focus on the Present, I help individuals find deeper understanding and satisfaction in themselves, their relationships, and their daily lives.
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I am a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and licensed American sign language (ASL) interpreter who moved to Phoenix, AZ from New York, NY. I have experience working with individuals, children, and families as well as groups and couples. I have dedicated myself to excellence in care through trauma-informed integration of treatments including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, expressive art therapy, play therapy, among other therapeutic modalities.
I am a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and licensed American sign language (ASL) interpreter who moved to Phoenix, AZ from New York, NY. I have experience working with individuals, children, and families as well as groups and couples. I have dedicated myself to excellence in care through trauma-informed integration of treatments including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, expressive art therapy, play therapy, among other therapeutic modalities.
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Jessica Miller
Counselor, MA, LAC, PhD C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85001 (Online Only)
My passion for holistic wellness and healing is inspired by experiences of personal and generational trauma and addiction. I have dedicated my life and careers to helping those who have ever been hopeless or voiceless overcome adversity and thrive. As a mental health clinician and advocate, my goal for treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients to improve their quality of life and capacity for growth. Long-term recovery of any kind requires honesty, open-mindedness, and a willingness to change.
My passion for holistic wellness and healing is inspired by experiences of personal and generational trauma and addiction. I have dedicated my life and careers to helping those who have ever been hopeless or voiceless overcome adversity and thrive. As a mental health clinician and advocate, my goal for treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients to improve their quality of life and capacity for growth. Long-term recovery of any kind requires honesty, open-mindedness, and a willingness to change.
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Erin Catherine Hastings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Waitlist for new clients
My hope is to create a safe, supportive environment in which you can explore your emotions and examine barriers that are preventing you from living the life that you want to live. I work using a style of fostering trust and authenticity. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of beginning the process of change.
Together we can discover what you value and how to live a life that honors those values on a daily basis.
My hope is to create a safe, supportive environment in which you can explore your emotions and examine barriers that are preventing you from living the life that you want to live. I work using a style of fostering trust and authenticity. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of beginning the process of change.
Together we can discover what you value and how to live a life that honors those values on a daily basis.
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Ian Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Online Only)
Therapy is a process of growing and evolving over time to become the best you. I tend to meet you where you are in this process. My goal is to help you get to the underlying causes of what brings you to therapy so that you can live a fulfilling life. We will work together to develop a unique plan that is person-centered based on your goals. I am here to support you on your journey and achieve a new sense of purpose.
Therapy is a process of growing and evolving over time to become the best you. I tend to meet you where you are in this process. My goal is to help you get to the underlying causes of what brings you to therapy so that you can live a fulfilling life. We will work together to develop a unique plan that is person-centered based on your goals. I am here to support you on your journey and achieve a new sense of purpose.
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I view counseling as an opportunity to partner with my clients on their journey towards positive change and achievement of emotional/mental health. In my practice I enjoy working with adults individually. I specialize in trauma treatment and engage Prolonged exposure which has successfully alleviated trauma symptoms for many of my clients. I also utilize interpersonal family systems, and attachment theory in order to help clients learn more about themselves than they ever have. We will create skills and process together, to alleviate any disrupting symptoms of depression and anxiety. I am offering in person and virtual sessions.
I view counseling as an opportunity to partner with my clients on their journey towards positive change and achievement of emotional/mental health. In my practice I enjoy working with adults individually. I specialize in trauma treatment and engage Prolonged exposure which has successfully alleviated trauma symptoms for many of my clients. I also utilize interpersonal family systems, and attachment theory in order to help clients learn more about themselves than they ever have. We will create skills and process together, to alleviate any disrupting symptoms of depression and anxiety. I am offering in person and virtual sessions.
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Life is full of moments. At times, moments are difficult or negative. Those moments can be full of life scenarios including mental health difficulties that are overwhelming and hard to maneuver alone. My desire is to work with you and empower you to understand your obstacles, provide a safe place to work through them, and become who you have always been destined to be.
Life is full of moments. At times, moments are difficult or negative. Those moments can be full of life scenarios including mental health difficulties that are overwhelming and hard to maneuver alone. My desire is to work with you and empower you to understand your obstacles, provide a safe place to work through them, and become who you have always been destined to be.
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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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Accepting New Clients! What if you could feel whole again? What if you could recover your true Self, who is confident, resilient and determined to create a life worth living? Liberation from the past may feel insurmountable, but it is possible with the right guidance and support. Every person deserves a way out of their suffering, and everyone deserves a chance at a fulfilling life that brings them joy and satisfaction. There is no need to walk this path alone anymore. Your decision to reach out is a monumental step toward experiencing the change you've often felt is impossible.
Accepting New Clients! What if you could feel whole again? What if you could recover your true Self, who is confident, resilient and determined to create a life worth living? Liberation from the past may feel insurmountable, but it is possible with the right guidance and support. Every person deserves a way out of their suffering, and everyone deserves a chance at a fulfilling life that brings them joy and satisfaction. There is no need to walk this path alone anymore. Your decision to reach out is a monumental step toward experiencing the change you've often felt is impossible.
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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.
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.
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Are your relationships becoming increasingly more challenging to navigate? Sometimes, our emotions get the best of us and we lash out at the people we love or recluse from them. Either way, it feels like a perpetual cycle. This can happen in our parenting, romantic relationships, and our work. Maybe you've talked with some close friends or even read up to try and find a solution, but you haven't found the missing piece to the puzzle.
Are your relationships becoming increasingly more challenging to navigate? Sometimes, our emotions get the best of us and we lash out at the people we love or recluse from them. Either way, it feels like a perpetual cycle. This can happen in our parenting, romantic relationships, and our work. Maybe you've talked with some close friends or even read up to try and find a solution, but you haven't found the missing piece to the puzzle.
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Personality Disorders Therapists
What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.
When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.
How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specializes in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.
Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.