Relationship Issues Therapists in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
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Dr. Gregory Shrader
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Life is dynamic and ever changing. Trying to find and keep balance is an ongoing challenge. And many times our past and our desires for the future don't connect in the present. I offer a supportive, caring environment in which to explore life's meanings, challenges and opportunities. From existential concerns to pragmatics in daily living, I offer a time and a space to safely address past issues needing to heal, and a place to explore and expand one's strengths.
Life is dynamic and ever changing. Trying to find and keep balance is an ongoing challenge. And many times our past and our desires for the future don't connect in the present. I offer a supportive, caring environment in which to explore life's meanings, challenges and opportunities. From existential concerns to pragmatics in daily living, I offer a time and a space to safely address past issues needing to heal, and a place to explore and expand one's strengths.
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I've been practicing in the Valley for over 23 years. My approach to therapy is humanistic/existential and strengths based which is individualized to meet the unique needs of the individual, couple or family. I have extensive experience working with individuals aged 11-85 in the forensic and private settings. I have morning, afternoon and evening appointments available. Rapport between you and your therapist is key...good luck with your search. All services are provided telemed via telephone or video. To request/schedule an appt. copy and paste this into your browser: www.therapyportal.com/p/lisajcole/
I've been practicing in the Valley for over 23 years. My approach to therapy is humanistic/existential and strengths based which is individualized to meet the unique needs of the individual, couple or family. I have extensive experience working with individuals aged 11-85 in the forensic and private settings. I have morning, afternoon and evening appointments available. Rapport between you and your therapist is key...good luck with your search. All services are provided telemed via telephone or video. To request/schedule an appt. copy and paste this into your browser: www.therapyportal.com/p/lisajcole/
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Bashah Psychological Services, PLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
I provide clinical and forensic services that include individualized therapy, diagnostic testing and evaluations for criminal and immigration courts. I am also an approved evaluator for fitness for duty evaluations for the AZ Board of Nursing and AZ Board of Psychologist Examiners.
I provide clinical and forensic services that include individualized therapy, diagnostic testing and evaluations for criminal and immigration courts. I am also an approved evaluator for fitness for duty evaluations for the AZ Board of Nursing and AZ Board of Psychologist Examiners.
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Larry Dumka
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I use research based brief therapy approaches to help COUPLES, FAMILIES, and INDIVIDUALS reduce distress and achieve more satisfying lives. I specialize in working with COUPLES using methods from Integrative Couple Therapy. I first carefully assess each partner's goals and concerns, identify troublesome patterns, and set a direction for change. Couples then decide if they want to work with me further to learn skills to reduce hurtful conflict and increase emotional and sexual intimacy. I also treat couples preparing for marriage, experiencing infidelity, or adjusting to separation and divorce.
I use research based brief therapy approaches to help COUPLES, FAMILIES, and INDIVIDUALS reduce distress and achieve more satisfying lives. I specialize in working with COUPLES using methods from Integrative Couple Therapy. I first carefully assess each partner's goals and concerns, identify troublesome patterns, and set a direction for change. Couples then decide if they want to work with me further to learn skills to reduce hurtful conflict and increase emotional and sexual intimacy. I also treat couples preparing for marriage, experiencing infidelity, or adjusting to separation and divorce.
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I will help you heal, create change and gain awareness on multiple levels, including body, mind, & spirit. One specialty arises from my formerly being a family lawyer. From the intersection of law & psychology, we assess the legal, emotional, spiritual, & financial aspects of conflict during/after marriage to chart a path toward the good life you deserve whether by strengthening marriage, proceeding to divorce, or post-divorce, I will be by your side. I am also a certified transpersonal clinical hypnotherapist. My client centered approach supports bridging body, mind, and spirit to achieve life changing and enhancing results.
I will help you heal, create change and gain awareness on multiple levels, including body, mind, & spirit. One specialty arises from my formerly being a family lawyer. From the intersection of law & psychology, we assess the legal, emotional, spiritual, & financial aspects of conflict during/after marriage to chart a path toward the good life you deserve whether by strengthening marriage, proceeding to divorce, or post-divorce, I will be by your side. I am also a certified transpersonal clinical hypnotherapist. My client centered approach supports bridging body, mind, and spirit to achieve life changing and enhancing results.
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Mindy Robbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Hello! I am a queer and non-binary therapist who offers an affirming space for those who are 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, kinky, polyam, gender questioning, transgender, and non-binary/ gender diverse. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to feel seen and understood from their own unique perspective and that healing occurs as you align with your most authentic self. I am able to provide letters for those seeking Gender Affirming medical care.
Hello! I am a queer and non-binary therapist who offers an affirming space for those who are 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, kinky, polyam, gender questioning, transgender, and non-binary/ gender diverse. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to feel seen and understood from their own unique perspective and that healing occurs as you align with your most authentic self. I am able to provide letters for those seeking Gender Affirming medical care.
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Dr. Doak has over thirty years of experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families. She focuses on a strengths based, positive psychology approach to helping individuals and families solve their problems. In her experience, focusing on strengths and positive qualities best facilitates problem resolution. She uses research based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Therapy. Psychological Testing can be used to better understand behavioral, learning and emotional problems.
Dr. Doak has over thirty years of experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families. She focuses on a strengths based, positive psychology approach to helping individuals and families solve their problems. In her experience, focusing on strengths and positive qualities best facilitates problem resolution. She uses research based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Therapy. Psychological Testing can be used to better understand behavioral, learning and emotional problems.
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Tony Bratko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, LISAC
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I specialize in all mood, behavioral, an addictive disorders. I also have extensive training and education in treating complex trauma especially active duty military and veterans with PTSD. I utilize EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma. I believe in making my clients comfortable with the therapeutic process. I do interventions for substance use and mental health issues. I do not fit the stereotype of a therapist in a suit and tie. you will usually find me in jeans and sneakers. I am also in long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol.
I specialize in all mood, behavioral, an addictive disorders. I also have extensive training and education in treating complex trauma especially active duty military and veterans with PTSD. I utilize EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma. I believe in making my clients comfortable with the therapeutic process. I do interventions for substance use and mental health issues. I do not fit the stereotype of a therapist in a suit and tie. you will usually find me in jeans and sneakers. I am also in long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol.
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I enjoy working with all areas of mental health care including mood disorders, attention disorders, substance use and recovery, trauma and PTSD, as well as many others. As a former Air Force firefighter/medic, I greatly enjoy working with first responders (police/firefighters/EMT) and veterans, along with my general psychiatry patients.
I enjoy working with all areas of mental health care including mood disorders, attention disorders, substance use and recovery, trauma and PTSD, as well as many others. As a former Air Force firefighter/medic, I greatly enjoy working with first responders (police/firefighters/EMT) and veterans, along with my general psychiatry patients.
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Suzana Adams Psy.D. LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LLC
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Most of my work involves working with depression, anxiety, trauma, losses, and life adaptations with early and late adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a strong experience working cross-culturally and including the family in the therapy if necessary. My approach is Existential-Humanistic with a strong Psychodynamic base. I may use cognitive therapy, and techniques such as EMDR, Play, Art, or IFS when necessary.
Most of my work involves working with depression, anxiety, trauma, losses, and life adaptations with early and late adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a strong experience working cross-culturally and including the family in the therapy if necessary. My approach is Existential-Humanistic with a strong Psychodynamic base. I may use cognitive therapy, and techniques such as EMDR, Play, Art, or IFS when necessary.
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Karen Mavrikos
Counselor, MC, LAC
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (Online Only)
I am a kind, compassionate therapist with a strong desire to help those struggling with all life's emotional challenges. Asking for help is the first step in overcoming obstacles in life. The overwhelming fears and doubts that you can actually win the battle against anxiety, depression, or other emotional struggles can seem impossible. Trust me when I say, that it is possible! By increasing coping skills, and identifying the obstacles that are getting in the way, we can work together to get you back to the best version of you that you can be.
I am a kind, compassionate therapist with a strong desire to help those struggling with all life's emotional challenges. Asking for help is the first step in overcoming obstacles in life. The overwhelming fears and doubts that you can actually win the battle against anxiety, depression, or other emotional struggles can seem impossible. Trust me when I say, that it is possible! By increasing coping skills, and identifying the obstacles that are getting in the way, we can work together to get you back to the best version of you that you can be.
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Lindsey Dies
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that predominately focuses on work with adolescents, young adults and their families or support systems. I have spent my career working with adolescents and families in both outpatient and residential therapy settings. I very much believe that each individual and family needs an individualized approach and treatment to facilitate change and healing. My goal is to establish a safe and supportive environment that allows each client and family to move forward in their therapeutic goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that predominately focuses on work with adolescents, young adults and their families or support systems. I have spent my career working with adolescents and families in both outpatient and residential therapy settings. I very much believe that each individual and family needs an individualized approach and treatment to facilitate change and healing. My goal is to establish a safe and supportive environment that allows each client and family to move forward in their therapeutic goals.
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Kristin Ingebrigtson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I am a compassionate and professional advocate for individual's needs and have a gentle, empathic, goal-oriented approach to counseling.
I provide a safe, encouraging, and respectful environment in which individuals may comfortably achieve their therapeutic goals, some of which may include gaining new insights, understanding, and practical skills for maintaining mental and emotional wellness. Therapy is collaborative and my sessions are tailored to best fit the needs and desires of each person. I have strong clinical skills; prefer an eclectic therapeutic approach and have experience with conducting therapy for a wide spectrum of general, psychological patterns.
I am a compassionate and professional advocate for individual's needs and have a gentle, empathic, goal-oriented approach to counseling.
I provide a safe, encouraging, and respectful environment in which individuals may comfortably achieve their therapeutic goals, some of which may include gaining new insights, understanding, and practical skills for maintaining mental and emotional wellness. Therapy is collaborative and my sessions are tailored to best fit the needs and desires of each person. I have strong clinical skills; prefer an eclectic therapeutic approach and have experience with conducting therapy for a wide spectrum of general, psychological patterns.
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I am a personal Empowerment Coach. My purpose & passion is to help you break through and release the blocks that are stopping you from moving forward and living your best life. I am Certified in Life Coaching, Hypnosis, PSYCH-K, and Infinite Possibilities. I am a Reiki Master / Teacher and author, as well. My program utilizes a customized blend of these techniques to foster powerful & lasting change on an innate subconscious level. Sessions focus on self-esteem, prosperity, health/body, emotional well-being, personal power and healing from trauma, with a goal of uncovering needs safely and confidently as you create your change!
I am a personal Empowerment Coach. My purpose & passion is to help you break through and release the blocks that are stopping you from moving forward and living your best life. I am Certified in Life Coaching, Hypnosis, PSYCH-K, and Infinite Possibilities. I am a Reiki Master / Teacher and author, as well. My program utilizes a customized blend of these techniques to foster powerful & lasting change on an innate subconscious level. Sessions focus on self-esteem, prosperity, health/body, emotional well-being, personal power and healing from trauma, with a goal of uncovering needs safely and confidently as you create your change!
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Lisa K Strohman
Psychologist, JD, PhD
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Waitlist for new clients
Individual therapy, whether with adults or adolescent clients, must truly be individual in my mind - a unique experience that really depends on the nature and reason the person is there to see me. My training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is only one part of my approach due to my varied and eclectic background. I respect and value the research based approach of CBT and its goal to teach clients how to interpret and deal with various aspects of their environment, but my training as an attorney and my role with the FBI also influences my approach to clients.
Individual therapy, whether with adults or adolescent clients, must truly be individual in my mind - a unique experience that really depends on the nature and reason the person is there to see me. My training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is only one part of my approach due to my varied and eclectic background. I respect and value the research based approach of CBT and its goal to teach clients how to interpret and deal with various aspects of their environment, but my training as an attorney and my role with the FBI also influences my approach to clients.
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Sarah Gallimore
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I am a Phoenix-based forensic psychologist with extensive experience in forensic evaluations of adolescents and adults at all stages of criminal and divorce proceedings as well as child abuse and neglect cases. I have provided consultation, diagnostic assessments, forensic psychological assessments, and expert testimony for both prosecution and defense. I am also a court-appointed evaluator for the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County.
I am a Phoenix-based forensic psychologist with extensive experience in forensic evaluations of adolescents and adults at all stages of criminal and divorce proceedings as well as child abuse and neglect cases. I have provided consultation, diagnostic assessments, forensic psychological assessments, and expert testimony for both prosecution and defense. I am also a court-appointed evaluator for the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County.
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Jennifer Hotchner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
My work specializes in trauma informed care and spiritually focused counseling. I am trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. I have learned throughout the years that thorough healing comes not only from addressing our wounds and traumas but from a deep exploration of what we have decided about ourselves and our place in the world. I am highly valued as a compassionate, competent therapist who will provide understanding and skills that support moving through and coping with traumatic events/responses recent and past, and the spiritual evolution born out of traumatic wounds.
My work specializes in trauma informed care and spiritually focused counseling. I am trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. I have learned throughout the years that thorough healing comes not only from addressing our wounds and traumas but from a deep exploration of what we have decided about ourselves and our place in the world. I am highly valued as a compassionate, competent therapist who will provide understanding and skills that support moving through and coping with traumatic events/responses recent and past, and the spiritual evolution born out of traumatic wounds.
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Chaya “Hiya” Parkoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (Online Only)
Life is a lot like the ocean..full of waves. Some waves are fun to ride, but many leave us struggling to keep our heads above water. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addictions or other habits that don’t serve you well, life transitions, challenges with relationships, aging or caregiver burnout, you deserve to have compassionate & competent support along the way. I am passionate about Brainspotting and design an approach that is tailored to meet your needs and is grounded in evidence-based practices. Our work together will enable you to navigate the ups & downs of life so you can truly thrive!
Life is a lot like the ocean..full of waves. Some waves are fun to ride, but many leave us struggling to keep our heads above water. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addictions or other habits that don’t serve you well, life transitions, challenges with relationships, aging or caregiver burnout, you deserve to have compassionate & competent support along the way. I am passionate about Brainspotting and design an approach that is tailored to meet your needs and is grounded in evidence-based practices. Our work together will enable you to navigate the ups & downs of life so you can truly thrive!
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Every person deserves to be heard and understood in a non-judgmental environment. My approach to counseling is warm and informative. I empathetically listen to understand the hardships of my clients and collaborate with them to discover their individual path of healing. My love of research influences my treatment style to provide clients with evidence-based solutions that demonstrate success. I believe that all human beings struggle at times in their lives, and all are capable of healing and growing.
Every person deserves to be heard and understood in a non-judgmental environment. My approach to counseling is warm and informative. I empathetically listen to understand the hardships of my clients and collaborate with them to discover their individual path of healing. My love of research influences my treatment style to provide clients with evidence-based solutions that demonstrate success. I believe that all human beings struggle at times in their lives, and all are capable of healing and growing.
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Nicole Mirkin
Psychologist, PsyD, MFT, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I am a licensed psychologist with Clinical and Forensic Specialties. Forensic services include mental health evaluations for children and adults involved in divorce proceedings, and cases of child abuse and neglect. Psychological testing plays a vital role in divorce cases to assess parenting capability and whether a parent’s mental state poses a risk to a child's safety. I am a court-appointed evaluator for the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County as listed on the AZPA Family Court Roster. I also provide evaluation services for a variety of issues within juvenile and family court affairs. I practice in Arizona and California.
I am a licensed psychologist with Clinical and Forensic Specialties. Forensic services include mental health evaluations for children and adults involved in divorce proceedings, and cases of child abuse and neglect. Psychological testing plays a vital role in divorce cases to assess parenting capability and whether a parent’s mental state poses a risk to a child's safety. I am a court-appointed evaluator for the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County as listed on the AZPA Family Court Roster. I also provide evaluation services for a variety of issues within juvenile and family court affairs. I practice in Arizona and California.