Therapists in Rio Rico, AZ

As a former professional athlete, I know what it takes to overcome adversity. I incorporate my experience in sports and counseling to help work towards your goals. Together, we set goals for improved mental well-being, healthier relationships, increased self-confidence, and better coping skills. I'm passionate about instilling personal growth, healing from traumas, enhancing self-awareness, and finding life satisfaction. Whether seeking clarity, relief, resilience, communication improvement, or healthier behaviors, I'm committed to helping clients reach their fullest potential and promoting well-being.

Thanks for your interest in my practice. My clients are often high-achievers, yet struggling to stay afloat in other aspects of their life. Men and women professionals often seek out my psychotherapy and coaching services when they find themselves stuck in long-standing patterns of addictive behaviors, anxiety and depression or when faced with learning how to manage a significant change in their personal or business life. I provide an empathic ear and will also challenge you in ways to help you meet your goals. I help clients gain focus, develop options and increase the motivation needed to make meaningful, sustainable changes.

Change is a process and not an event. Whether you interested in establishing a new relationship to substances, addressing relapse, or have been sober for a while and want to work on underlying issues, I welcome you. I believe that most often substance use is a symptom of underlying issues and people turn to unhealthy behaviors to manage. If these issues are not addressed a person will relapse. I specialize in co-occurring disorders including Trauma, Depression, Bi-polar Disorder, and Anxiety. I have over twenty five years of personal and professional experience in addiction recovery.

My time as a guide in the Alaskan Rainforest taught me many truths: the thrill of wilderness air, the sacred language of native poetry and art, and, perhaps most notably, the realization that all life is deeply interwoven. As a clinician, I believe that each core aspect of a person - their spiritual, mental, physical, and social selves - requires intentional nurturing, and that each of these four "trees" uplifts the others - just as the neighboring trees in a forest work harmoniously for their united good.

Accepting NEW Clients! Do you struggle with unexplainable body aches, pains, insomnia, weight gain, anxiety, depression, relational issues, or familial conflicts? If any of these describes you, your body may be reacting and holding on to trauma. Trauma can be acute, chronic or complex and often are developed during our childhood years and many times is unconsciously passed down from our parents. I work with clients to battle their body from both a physical and mental standpoint in regards to their trauma. I specialize in healing trauma by getting to the root cause. In order to heal on the outside you have to heal on the inside.

Great job in beginning a journey toward fulfillment! I am Dr. Drew Watley and I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona. The best way to get in contact with me is by clicking the "My Website" link which will bring you to my telehealth platform provided by Sondermind.com. I work with clients of many different ages and backgrounds with varying concerns through a teletherapy practice which provides for greater flexibility and outreach. I specialize with clients who are members of the LGBTQ community, men's issues, and adolescents. Let's talk to see if we can build a healthy and positive therapeutic relationship together.

Are you a Christian man struggling with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, or no purpose? As a man, I know how difficult it is to seek help, so I'm grateful you're at this point. My masters is in Christian Counseling, and I professionally help men overcome their biggest challenges. I've worked with men in many settings including men's groups, trauma therapy at a residential treatment center, and in the Arizona State Prison Complex. From my Christian faith I bring a loving, genuine and truthful approach to each session, and I specialize in PTSD and complex trauma. I also work with couples and adolescents on a case by case basis.

I am passionate about aiding individuals throughout their mental health journey, regardless of their current life stage. As a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, my goal is to help Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, and anyone else on the Front Lines. I strive to help reduce the stigma around mental health and work to create a safe place for people to grow and learn.

Among the greatest gifts you can give yourself are awareness and acceptance. One of the biggest responsibilities our mind has is to make predictions based on our understanding of the world around us. These predictions can often lead us to repeat the same mistakes, or fail to take hold of things we desperately want. Are you someone who feels the need to make a change, but feels lost or overwhelmed with how? Do you feel out of place in your family, or with your friends? Are you working too hard at school, in your relationship, at work or with your children and feel like you don't have much to show for your efforts?

Is it hard to remember the last good night sleep you had? Is your mind constantly working against you and you’re struggling to relax? Do you beat yourself up with negative thoughts? Are you having a hard time processing your grief? Are events of the past continuing to take away your peace? Are you having a hard time focusing and finding motivation, starting tasks and not finishing only to beat yourself up about it later? If so, you are not alone. I work with client with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, trauma, abuse, grief and ADHD. Provide tools to quiet the noise and begin the healing process.

I am beginning this independent practice after some 16 years in therapy delivery and instruction at The University of Arizona. Having passed about 80,000 hours of therapy delivery, you will see that my enthusiasm and compassion are poised to help you. I can be directive and offer homework and information sheets so our conversations can go with you.

My passion is helping people be the best version of themselves. I want my patients to feel empowered to heal themselves over time. One of my most important roles as a psychiatrist is to instill hope for my patients. Anxiety and depression is treatable, and with alternative therapies along with medication management, we have even more options for patients who struggle. We've extended our services to all of Utah via video visits from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.