Couples Counseling Therapists in Surprise, AZ
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Fire Horse Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85379 (Online Only)
I have been in the mental health field for over 7 years and enjoy working with clients who are ready and motivated towards change. I specialize in trauma, whether from childhood, military or adulthood, helping individuals move towards a place of healing and living a life free of symptoms. I partner with clients to understand underlying issues, getting to the heart of the matter. I can assist you with increasing relationship satisfaction, identifying values and core beliefs that guide your decisions, improving communication and emotional connection, reducing anxiety and depression.
I have been in the mental health field for over 7 years and enjoy working with clients who are ready and motivated towards change. I specialize in trauma, whether from childhood, military or adulthood, helping individuals move towards a place of healing and living a life free of symptoms. I partner with clients to understand underlying issues, getting to the heart of the matter. I can assist you with increasing relationship satisfaction, identifying values and core beliefs that guide your decisions, improving communication and emotional connection, reducing anxiety and depression.
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I also work with lots of couples and families.
My practice is client-driven, meaning that each session is focused only on the client's needs and goals - not on my personal agenda. I want each client to feel as though they are making measurable progress, so all of my clients are involved in creating their own treatment plan. My approach is straight-forward, compassionate, and non-judgmental. My number one desire is to work with each client to achieve peace, happiness, and hope.
I also work with lots of couples and families.
My practice is client-driven, meaning that each session is focused only on the client's needs and goals - not on my personal agenda. I want each client to feel as though they are making measurable progress, so all of my clients are involved in creating their own treatment plan. My approach is straight-forward, compassionate, and non-judgmental. My number one desire is to work with each client to achieve peace, happiness, and hope.
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Did you recently suffer a breakup in a relationship? Are you forever choosing wrong partners? How are your relationships in general, even if they are not romantic? Are you suicidal, angry, depressed, anxious, worried, suffering from past trauma you cannot shake? Are you repeatedly struggling with addiction? Are you questioning your sexual orientation? Are seeking acceptance? Is your self-esteem suffering? Do you struggle from religious or spiritual abuse? So many issues can overwhelm us, but there is ALWAYS a positive solution. I encourage IMAGIN, truly a spiritual process, to produce positive, permanent, and powerful change. T
Did you recently suffer a breakup in a relationship? Are you forever choosing wrong partners? How are your relationships in general, even if they are not romantic? Are you suicidal, angry, depressed, anxious, worried, suffering from past trauma you cannot shake? Are you repeatedly struggling with addiction? Are you questioning your sexual orientation? Are seeking acceptance? Is your self-esteem suffering? Do you struggle from religious or spiritual abuse? So many issues can overwhelm us, but there is ALWAYS a positive solution. I encourage IMAGIN, truly a spiritual process, to produce positive, permanent, and powerful change. T
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Tracey K Smith Hassett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, CCMHC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85388 (Online Only)
I am a senior clinical psychotherapist in my field (over 15 years), and I am licensed in 3 states (Arizona, Nevada & Texas). I’ve worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospitals managing patients in crisis, as well as carrying patients from acute care into long-term recovery. My specialties are substance abuse and dependency, dual diagnosis, codependency, trauma, marital and relationship tension and impulse control disorders. I am also in long-term recovery, which allows me to roll up my sleeves and work WITH you. I promise we can get to the other side together!
I am a senior clinical psychotherapist in my field (over 15 years), and I am licensed in 3 states (Arizona, Nevada & Texas). I’ve worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospitals managing patients in crisis, as well as carrying patients from acute care into long-term recovery. My specialties are substance abuse and dependency, dual diagnosis, codependency, trauma, marital and relationship tension and impulse control disorders. I am also in long-term recovery, which allows me to roll up my sleeves and work WITH you. I promise we can get to the other side together!
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Trauma is a part of life, and its impact can profoundly shift how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. You deserve to be uplifted with hope and empowered to heal. You deserve to be in control of writing your own story! I believe that mental wellness is attainable for everyone. I have experience working with clients facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and identity & relationship issues. I specialize in helping individuals heal from childhood trauma and narcissistic abuse, guiding them towards managing everyday stressors, building healthier relationships, and experiencing a fulfilling life and sense of self.
Trauma is a part of life, and its impact can profoundly shift how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. You deserve to be uplifted with hope and empowered to heal. You deserve to be in control of writing your own story! I believe that mental wellness is attainable for everyone. I have experience working with clients facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and identity & relationship issues. I specialize in helping individuals heal from childhood trauma and narcissistic abuse, guiding them towards managing everyday stressors, building healthier relationships, and experiencing a fulfilling life and sense of self.
I also believe that the relationship with your therapist, (feeling respected, understood, and cared for), is the backbone to any good therapy.
Are you ready to find a safe place to explore what is leading to the pain and concerns in your life, while finding your true self along the way? Do you want real effective ways to transform depression, anxiety, and other experiences into internal spaciousness, calm, and joy? Do you feel that your past continues to affect your present feelings and beliefs about yourself and the world? Do you feel that something within you is getting in the way of having the relationships you desire? Do you simply feel alone in your suffering? I would love to join you on your journey to finding greater freedom.
I also believe that the relationship with your therapist, (feeling respected, understood, and cared for), is the backbone to any good therapy.
Are you ready to find a safe place to explore what is leading to the pain and concerns in your life, while finding your true self along the way? Do you want real effective ways to transform depression, anxiety, and other experiences into internal spaciousness, calm, and joy? Do you feel that your past continues to affect your present feelings and beliefs about yourself and the world? Do you feel that something within you is getting in the way of having the relationships you desire? Do you simply feel alone in your suffering? I would love to join you on your journey to finding greater freedom.
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I enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan, and I am privileged to integrate a faith-based approach with my clients who are seeking to integrate spirituality in their healing. I am passionate about the importance of the therapeutic relationship and its ability to help individuals heal and find hope in their future. My desire is to help you discover who you want to become, regardless of where you have been.
I enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan, and I am privileged to integrate a faith-based approach with my clients who are seeking to integrate spirituality in their healing. I am passionate about the importance of the therapeutic relationship and its ability to help individuals heal and find hope in their future. My desire is to help you discover who you want to become, regardless of where you have been.
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Francesco Pisano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85378
Providing individual, family, and couples therapy in English and Spanish.
I work collaboratively with clients to make sure all their needs are met while considering their cultural diversity and intergenerational/systemic trauma using a trauma-informed and attachment approach.”
Providing individual, family, and couples therapy in English and Spanish.
I work collaboratively with clients to make sure all their needs are met while considering their cultural diversity and intergenerational/systemic trauma using a trauma-informed and attachment approach.”
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The care you deserve: Specializing in Equine Psychotherapy, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Depression for Individuals, Couples, and Families.
I listen, act, and transform. Many of us are faced with some very big challenges in today's society, increasing stress, depression and anxiety as we struggle to make sense of what is going on in the world. The realization that there is little we can do to change or control the situation makes things all the more difficult. I help you to see that there is hope and optimism for a brighter future if we take the time to focus on the things that we can change and control in our lives. Results have been amazing for the majority of those I work with, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
The care you deserve: Specializing in Equine Psychotherapy, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Depression for Individuals, Couples, and Families.
I listen, act, and transform. Many of us are faced with some very big challenges in today's society, increasing stress, depression and anxiety as we struggle to make sense of what is going on in the world. The realization that there is little we can do to change or control the situation makes things all the more difficult. I help you to see that there is hope and optimism for a brighter future if we take the time to focus on the things that we can change and control in our lives. Results have been amazing for the majority of those I work with, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
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Ashleigh Lange
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85379 (Online Only)
Having worked with individuals and couples for the past 15 years, I've developed a system approach for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that will lead you towards your goals and increase your own progress.
Ashleigh Lange, MSW, LCSW, devoted clinician with over 15 years of wide-ranging experience in the field of Social Work. Skilled in working with Geriatric, Adult and Adolescent populations. My background includes Crisis Intervention; Trauma informed care; Individual, Family and Group Therapies in Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, and in Educational settings.
Having worked with individuals and couples for the past 15 years, I've developed a system approach for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that will lead you towards your goals and increase your own progress.
Ashleigh Lange, MSW, LCSW, devoted clinician with over 15 years of wide-ranging experience in the field of Social Work. Skilled in working with Geriatric, Adult and Adolescent populations. My background includes Crisis Intervention; Trauma informed care; Individual, Family and Group Therapies in Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, and in Educational settings.
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LumaSoul, LLC - Mindy Eglivitch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374 (Online Only)
Mindy offers an integrative and collaborative approach, engaging clients from a relationship building and strengths-based perspective.
Are you experiencing challenges that leave you feeling stuck, unmotivated, exhausted, isolated, broken, or lost? Many challenges we experience are a result of maladaptive survival strategies adopted from experience. Mindy is a licensed clinical social worker and military veteran with 23 years of experience working with individuals 15+, families, and organizations. She specializes in evidence-based treatments, coaching concepts and mind-body approaches for renewal, transformation, and healing. Her specialties include common mental health conditions, wellness strategies and life/career transitions.
Mindy offers an integrative and collaborative approach, engaging clients from a relationship building and strengths-based perspective.
Are you experiencing challenges that leave you feeling stuck, unmotivated, exhausted, isolated, broken, or lost? Many challenges we experience are a result of maladaptive survival strategies adopted from experience. Mindy is a licensed clinical social worker and military veteran with 23 years of experience working with individuals 15+, families, and organizations. She specializes in evidence-based treatments, coaching concepts and mind-body approaches for renewal, transformation, and healing. Her specialties include common mental health conditions, wellness strategies and life/career transitions.
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I am trained in EMDR and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy.
There is a more compassionate way to motivate change! I provide in-person sessions in Surprise, AZ and telehealth to clients all over Arizona. I believe the best life is one lived with meaning and purpose where we are connected to others in healthy ways. Challenges and hardships are guaranteed. Bad things happen. How we look at and respond to these experiences can create obstacles to living the life we desire. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore the origins of pain with self-compassion. My passion is working with clients to unlock this self-compassion, making room for breakthrough and healing.
I am trained in EMDR and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy.
There is a more compassionate way to motivate change! I provide in-person sessions in Surprise, AZ and telehealth to clients all over Arizona. I believe the best life is one lived with meaning and purpose where we are connected to others in healthy ways. Challenges and hardships are guaranteed. Bad things happen. How we look at and respond to these experiences can create obstacles to living the life we desire. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore the origins of pain with self-compassion. My passion is working with clients to unlock this self-compassion, making room for breakthrough and healing.
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Katie Carey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85379 (Online Only)
Telehealth practice. People make sense. I am passionate about uncovering core issues related to anxiety, depression, esteem issues, addiction issues, and relationship patterns that bring individuals into my office in order to create targeted change. I have specialized in working with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I use attachment models and trauma-informed methods to help my clients develop awareness around repeating patterns in their lives. Together, we can identify and change relationship and behavioral cycles that are often sub-conscious and maladaptive.
Telehealth practice. People make sense. I am passionate about uncovering core issues related to anxiety, depression, esteem issues, addiction issues, and relationship patterns that bring individuals into my office in order to create targeted change. I have specialized in working with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I use attachment models and trauma-informed methods to help my clients develop awareness around repeating patterns in their lives. Together, we can identify and change relationship and behavioral cycles that are often sub-conscious and maladaptive.
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I have always wanted to be able to help people and help them find more peace in their lives. I have been a therapist for several years. As a therapist, I have worked with couples, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health disorders. I am trained in Gottman, Emotional Focused Counseling, EMDR, CBT, and PCT. I served in the National Guard for 12 years in multiple different jobs. I enjoy helping others and seeing them progress and grow. I am married with a few young kids that
I have always wanted to be able to help people and help them find more peace in their lives. I have been a therapist for several years. As a therapist, I have worked with couples, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health disorders. I am trained in Gottman, Emotional Focused Counseling, EMDR, CBT, and PCT. I served in the National Guard for 12 years in multiple different jobs. I enjoy helping others and seeing them progress and grow. I am married with a few young kids that
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It has been a privilege to work with a wide range of individuals, couples, families, and groups, including children, teens, and adults. When conceptualizing collaboratively with a client, I want to work towards identifying the core, underlying issue. Symptom management is important, but in conjunction with this, we will strive to find the roots of the presenting problem. In this way, we can empower you to be autonomous, empowered, and emboldened.
It has been a privilege to work with a wide range of individuals, couples, families, and groups, including children, teens, and adults. When conceptualizing collaboratively with a client, I want to work towards identifying the core, underlying issue. Symptom management is important, but in conjunction with this, we will strive to find the roots of the presenting problem. In this way, we can empower you to be autonomous, empowered, and emboldened.
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Karen L Atkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with couples, families, and individuals - whether challenged by anxiety or depression, conflict in relationships, grief, or the lasting impact of trauma - my goal is to help you gain the needed insight to bring about desired change and live your preferred life.
I believe that people are the experts of their own lives. Sometimes, past events or current situations cause upheaval and individuals begin to live according to unhelpful narratives which begin to define who they are or believe they should be. Living according to these unhelpful narratives becomes restrictive and uncomfortable, much like wearing shoes that are three sizes too small.
I specialize in working with couples, families, and individuals - whether challenged by anxiety or depression, conflict in relationships, grief, or the lasting impact of trauma - my goal is to help you gain the needed insight to bring about desired change and live your preferred life.
I believe that people are the experts of their own lives. Sometimes, past events or current situations cause upheaval and individuals begin to live according to unhelpful narratives which begin to define who they are or believe they should be. Living according to these unhelpful narratives becomes restrictive and uncomfortable, much like wearing shoes that are three sizes too small.
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If you have gone through complex trauma, such as physical, emotional, or spiritual abuse, challenging relationships, or simply the struggles of life, you may find you've lost trust in both yourself and others. Your relationships aren't fulfilling and peaceful. Maybe you're lost sight of who you are and what you want your life to look like. You may also be struggling with anxiety and depression in your daily life. You deserve a space to re-establish trust, redefine your sense of self, change your relationship with the past, and cultivate a meaningful life. I can provide that.
If you have gone through complex trauma, such as physical, emotional, or spiritual abuse, challenging relationships, or simply the struggles of life, you may find you've lost trust in both yourself and others. Your relationships aren't fulfilling and peaceful. Maybe you're lost sight of who you are and what you want your life to look like. You may also be struggling with anxiety and depression in your daily life. You deserve a space to re-establish trust, redefine your sense of self, change your relationship with the past, and cultivate a meaningful life. I can provide that.
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Kevin is a trauma informed therapist who has experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, addictions, mens issues and more. Kevin is working with DesertViewCounseling.com. He is currently seeing adolescents, adults and couples. Happy to meet with you and help you reach higher places. He is taking insurance, call the front desk to see if Desert View Counseling can take your insurance.
Kevin is a trauma informed therapist who has experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, addictions, mens issues and more. Kevin is working with DesertViewCounseling.com. He is currently seeing adolescents, adults and couples. Happy to meet with you and help you reach higher places. He is taking insurance, call the front desk to see if Desert View Counseling can take your insurance.
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My specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, body image issues, and an unhealthy relationship with food. Ideal clients I work with are looking for evidence- based strategies to overcome these challenges and gain the most effective ways of coping with life. If you are looking for compassion, encouragement, and empowerment to build on your strengths while changing your life for the better, I would love to work with you!
My specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, body image issues, and an unhealthy relationship with food. Ideal clients I work with are looking for evidence- based strategies to overcome these challenges and gain the most effective ways of coping with life. If you are looking for compassion, encouragement, and empowerment to build on your strengths while changing your life for the better, I would love to work with you!
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I have twenty five years of experience working with clients that are experiencing relationship challenges, parent-child difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, body image issues, grief & loss, school related distress, addiction, PTSD, and mindfulness.
We all feel "stuck" in our life on occasion. Sometimes we move backward and other times we move in the direction of our best intentions. Forward is the direction we are inspired to go. It is my belief that we all hold the answers within but sometimes life challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety and loss, cause us to feel stuck. As a therapist, it is my intention to help you get unstuck and follow the path you know to be true for you.
I have twenty five years of experience working with clients that are experiencing relationship challenges, parent-child difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, body image issues, grief & loss, school related distress, addiction, PTSD, and mindfulness.
We all feel "stuck" in our life on occasion. Sometimes we move backward and other times we move in the direction of our best intentions. Forward is the direction we are inspired to go. It is my belief that we all hold the answers within but sometimes life challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety and loss, cause us to feel stuck. As a therapist, it is my intention to help you get unstuck and follow the path you know to be true for you.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.