Relationship Issues Therapists in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
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Illuminated Pathway LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCI, LPC
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an authentic approach that uses eclectic interventions, with a focus on strength based perspectives that promote inner healing and self-compassion. Regardless of where you are in your journey as an adult or adolescent, I will meet you where you are in life and for whatever situation that has brought you. I have been privileged to work with a multitude of diverse backgrounds for over 6 years. Together we can tackle any situation your facing and develop a customized plan to fit your needs. I will assist you in your journey to being the best version of yourself.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an authentic approach that uses eclectic interventions, with a focus on strength based perspectives that promote inner healing and self-compassion. Regardless of where you are in your journey as an adult or adolescent, I will meet you where you are in life and for whatever situation that has brought you. I have been privileged to work with a multitude of diverse backgrounds for over 6 years. Together we can tackle any situation your facing and develop a customized plan to fit your needs. I will assist you in your journey to being the best version of yourself.
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Dr. Darrian McKiernan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Online Only)
I firmly believe that change is inevitable when guided by intention and effort. I'm committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work collaboratively to pave the way for healing and empowerment. My clients often describe me as refreshingly direct, authentic, and honest. I believe in the power of straightforward communication to gently guide you through obstacles and difficult conversations. Throughout our sessions, you can expect to receive candid feedback and practical tools to navigating challenges.
I firmly believe that change is inevitable when guided by intention and effort. I'm committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work collaboratively to pave the way for healing and empowerment. My clients often describe me as refreshingly direct, authentic, and honest. I believe in the power of straightforward communication to gently guide you through obstacles and difficult conversations. Throughout our sessions, you can expect to receive candid feedback and practical tools to navigating challenges.
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Lauren Fazekas
Counselor, MS, LAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I offer a collaborative, therapeutic environment for teens and young adults, who experience anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships, boundaries, adjustment disorders, self-esteem issues, and trauma. In our sessions, you'll experience support, challenge, and genuine connection. My clients can safely explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies that best fits their needs. I focus on promoting healthy communication, meaningful relationships, intentional self-care, and self-advocacy. I encourage clients to softly challenge themselves to do the “uncomfortable”, even when it feels impossible.
I offer a collaborative, therapeutic environment for teens and young adults, who experience anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships, boundaries, adjustment disorders, self-esteem issues, and trauma. In our sessions, you'll experience support, challenge, and genuine connection. My clients can safely explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies that best fits their needs. I focus on promoting healthy communication, meaningful relationships, intentional self-care, and self-advocacy. I encourage clients to softly challenge themselves to do the “uncomfortable”, even when it feels impossible.
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Mary Lynne Mack
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit. I am a licensed psychologist and trained in healing trauma through client centered resources. This includes healing experiences of medical trauma, physical/emotional abuse, addiction, or family disconnection. If you have struggled with these issues, or are merely wanting to heal from recent stressors or loss, I would be honored to serve you. Ultimately I strive to help you find resources for healing psychological wounds and build skills/resilience in moving forward.
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit. I am a licensed psychologist and trained in healing trauma through client centered resources. This includes healing experiences of medical trauma, physical/emotional abuse, addiction, or family disconnection. If you have struggled with these issues, or are merely wanting to heal from recent stressors or loss, I would be honored to serve you. Ultimately I strive to help you find resources for healing psychological wounds and build skills/resilience in moving forward.
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Do you feel alone and that no one understands you or your struggles? Do you find managing the stress of daily life and relationships challenging because of anxiety, trauma, depression, or OCD? Are you losing sleep, struggling with low self-esteem or stuck in a pattern of overthinking or doubting your decisions? If searching for a therapist for yourself or your child feels overwhelming, let me help make it easier. Just reach out. I am happy to help, and will answer any questions you may have about therapy or my practice.
Do you feel alone and that no one understands you or your struggles? Do you find managing the stress of daily life and relationships challenging because of anxiety, trauma, depression, or OCD? Are you losing sleep, struggling with low self-esteem or stuck in a pattern of overthinking or doubting your decisions? If searching for a therapist for yourself or your child feels overwhelming, let me help make it easier. Just reach out. I am happy to help, and will answer any questions you may have about therapy or my practice.
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Bethsy Amador
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Online Only)
I am a Catholic Christian therapist who specializes in Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Trauma. With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I approach therapy from the perspective that you are the expert in your life and my role as your therapist is to gently guide, support and provide you with the tools that you need to overcome the challenges that you face. We all experience struggles in life and finding the right supports is essential to progress and healing. My hope is to be that support for each and every one of my clients.
I am a Catholic Christian therapist who specializes in Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Trauma. With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I approach therapy from the perspective that you are the expert in your life and my role as your therapist is to gently guide, support and provide you with the tools that you need to overcome the challenges that you face. We all experience struggles in life and finding the right supports is essential to progress and healing. My hope is to be that support for each and every one of my clients.
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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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Linda Kriesel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Greetings! I have had the privilege of practicing the art of psychotherapy for 47 yrs. and utilize a number of modalities: family of origin, shame reduction, enneagram, mindfulness, dream interpretation, cognitive therapy and DBT. The entry point to authentic healing and lasting growth, is the development of self awareness and self compassion. I guide my clients to realize their capacity to welcome current challenges, feelings and thoughts without judgment but with acceptance and curiosity. My approach is eclectic, respectful, highly interactive, compassionate and sometimes challenging. I suggest homework between sessions.
Greetings! I have had the privilege of practicing the art of psychotherapy for 47 yrs. and utilize a number of modalities: family of origin, shame reduction, enneagram, mindfulness, dream interpretation, cognitive therapy and DBT. The entry point to authentic healing and lasting growth, is the development of self awareness and self compassion. I guide my clients to realize their capacity to welcome current challenges, feelings and thoughts without judgment but with acceptance and curiosity. My approach is eclectic, respectful, highly interactive, compassionate and sometimes challenging. I suggest homework between sessions.
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Don't you wish there was an on and off switch for our thoughts? Are you exhausted of over-worrying and wondering if people are judging you? I truly understand how distressing our mind can be and the tricks it can play on us. Anxiety is a response to stress or uncertainty, but when it starts to interfere with your daily life, it can be tough to manage on your own. We can work together to explore what triggers your anxiety, how it affects you, and find strategies that help you cope in a way that feels manageable and safe for you by understanding your thought processes, enhancing confidence, self-compassion, and understanding.
Don't you wish there was an on and off switch for our thoughts? Are you exhausted of over-worrying and wondering if people are judging you? I truly understand how distressing our mind can be and the tricks it can play on us. Anxiety is a response to stress or uncertainty, but when it starts to interfere with your daily life, it can be tough to manage on your own. We can work together to explore what triggers your anxiety, how it affects you, and find strategies that help you cope in a way that feels manageable and safe for you by understanding your thought processes, enhancing confidence, self-compassion, and understanding.
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One crucial part of the therapeutic process is having a strong connection. My focus is to provide a calming, safe, and comfortable environment for my clients to feel understood and not judged, to explore more about themselves throughout their therapeutic journey. Everyone has their own unique story and I strive to help you heal and allow for you to share your story the way YOU want to. I hope to offer the comfortability in being able to work towards your goals and enhancing the quality of life for yourself. I have experience working with adults, with a trauma focused & informed approach, targeting depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
One crucial part of the therapeutic process is having a strong connection. My focus is to provide a calming, safe, and comfortable environment for my clients to feel understood and not judged, to explore more about themselves throughout their therapeutic journey. Everyone has their own unique story and I strive to help you heal and allow for you to share your story the way YOU want to. I hope to offer the comfortability in being able to work towards your goals and enhancing the quality of life for yourself. I have experience working with adults, with a trauma focused & informed approach, targeting depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
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Kasondra Parr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I'm Kasondra, founder and owner of Bellum Mental Health + Wellness. I believe that as humans, it is our responsibility to take care of one another. As your provider, it is a privilege to do so during the most vulnerable and intimate moments of your life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with a specialty in Art Therapy, and have been offering professional support to individuals since 2005. With a history of working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I am equipped with experience and trained by the utmost talented and compassionate pioneers within the mental health field.
I'm Kasondra, founder and owner of Bellum Mental Health + Wellness. I believe that as humans, it is our responsibility to take care of one another. As your provider, it is a privilege to do so during the most vulnerable and intimate moments of your life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with a specialty in Art Therapy, and have been offering professional support to individuals since 2005. With a history of working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I am equipped with experience and trained by the utmost talented and compassionate pioneers within the mental health field.
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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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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.
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Kara Ironside
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
I believe that the courageous step of exploring therapy can lead to healing, growth, and a changed life. I have a passion for bearing witness to each individual’s unique story. My work as a trauma therapist has sparked a passion in me to create safety when a client has been completely robbed of their sense of security. I feel especially passionate working with those who identify with having trauma and clients that are navigating adolescence.
I believe that the courageous step of exploring therapy can lead to healing, growth, and a changed life. I have a passion for bearing witness to each individual’s unique story. My work as a trauma therapist has sparked a passion in me to create safety when a client has been completely robbed of their sense of security. I feel especially passionate working with those who identify with having trauma and clients that are navigating adolescence.
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Sherry Borlabi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSMHC, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, BSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Online Only)
I am a dedicated, compassionate licensed professional therapist who is passionate about helping others in their healing process. My experience is providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families who are struggling with issues such as, chemical addiction, PTSD, depression, anxiety, sex addiction, Love addiction, codependency, intimacy issues, couples therapy, eating disorders, as well as other process addictions. I am also very open to help those of faith bring that into the healing process so they can heal at all levels. Mind, body and spiritual healing is vital to live an authentic life.
I am a dedicated, compassionate licensed professional therapist who is passionate about helping others in their healing process. My experience is providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families who are struggling with issues such as, chemical addiction, PTSD, depression, anxiety, sex addiction, Love addiction, codependency, intimacy issues, couples therapy, eating disorders, as well as other process addictions. I am also very open to help those of faith bring that into the healing process so they can heal at all levels. Mind, body and spiritual healing is vital to live an authentic life.
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Immediate availability in person and telehealth! I commend you for taking this step and hope you know that you are not alone. No matter which therapist is your best fit, I wish you the best on your journey of personal growth. To help you understand if I’m that therapist for you, a little about me: I completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Toledo where I was an NBCC Minority Addictions Fellow and completed additional training in the field of addictions and recovery with a focus on experiential treatments. I have also completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Immediate availability in person and telehealth! I commend you for taking this step and hope you know that you are not alone. No matter which therapist is your best fit, I wish you the best on your journey of personal growth. To help you understand if I’m that therapist for you, a little about me: I completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Toledo where I was an NBCC Minority Addictions Fellow and completed additional training in the field of addictions and recovery with a focus on experiential treatments. I have also completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
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Richard O. Berg
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
I specialize in supporting individuals and families of diverse backgrounds by providing a safe and affirming space to explore feelings related to relationships, mental health challenges, trauma, anxiety and depression, navigating societal challenges, sexual and gender identity and more. I work collaboratively with clients to develop coping mechanisms and skills, enhance self-esteem and self-worth, and foster an improved sense of health and well-being.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families of diverse backgrounds by providing a safe and affirming space to explore feelings related to relationships, mental health challenges, trauma, anxiety and depression, navigating societal challenges, sexual and gender identity and more. I work collaboratively with clients to develop coping mechanisms and skills, enhance self-esteem and self-worth, and foster an improved sense of health and well-being.
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Tallia Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I specialize in supporting young adults looking for guidance and support in navigating their mental health journeys. My clients are individuals who feel unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck when it comes to their mental health. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and are looking for a safe and empathetic space to share their concerns. Many young adults face a number of complex challenges and these challenges can take a toll on their mental and emotional well-being and lead to feelings of hopelessness.
I specialize in supporting young adults looking for guidance and support in navigating their mental health journeys. My clients are individuals who feel unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck when it comes to their mental health. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and are looking for a safe and empathetic space to share their concerns. Many young adults face a number of complex challenges and these challenges can take a toll on their mental and emotional well-being and lead to feelings of hopelessness.
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Adam Vellturo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (Online Only)
I am available for Teletherapy sessions throughout the state of Arizona. I use a variety of techniques & experiential methods to help my clients change their self-defeating patterns and access & process underlying emotional blocks. I tailor my work to meet individual needs drawing primarily from the theories of Mindfullness-Based Cognitive Therapy as well as Gestalt, Adlerian & Jungian Therapy, My work is guided by the premise that each individual holds within them the capacity to understand and heal themselves. My role is to facilitate a connection to this capacity which allows my clients to feel more fulfilled & connected in life.
I am available for Teletherapy sessions throughout the state of Arizona. I use a variety of techniques & experiential methods to help my clients change their self-defeating patterns and access & process underlying emotional blocks. I tailor my work to meet individual needs drawing primarily from the theories of Mindfullness-Based Cognitive Therapy as well as Gestalt, Adlerian & Jungian Therapy, My work is guided by the premise that each individual holds within them the capacity to understand and heal themselves. My role is to facilitate a connection to this capacity which allows my clients to feel more fulfilled & connected in life.
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Dr. Jenna Ross
Counselor, EdD, CMPC®, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Specializing in Sport & Performance Psychology and Mental Health, I have a passion to help you access potential and learn to live your best life. My approach is holistic and encompasses the mental, physical and spiritual aspects of your life; also incorporating the values of resiliency, empathy, and authenticity into any performance optimization plan. Together we develop an understanding and build a solid foundation of self-awareness, that assists you in your growth as a person.
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