Therapists for Teens in Tempe, AZ

Feel stuck? Anxiety, Codependency, PTSD, work/relationship stress? I worked with World Class industry leaders such as Bessel van der Kaulk, Peter Levine, and Dick Schwartz learning cutting edge therapies during my time working at the Meadows. Clients recieve treatment plans with cutting edge tools-SEP,EMDR, Brainspotting, FSAP, CBT, IFS, PIT, CSAT, and I am a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Life Coach/Hypnotherapy, Brain Mapping Clinician, Board Certified in NeuroBiofeedback, CSAT, Pia Melody’s PIT, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, & Somatic Experiencing Training Assistant. We are good with simple or complex cases.

I am committed to assisting my clients to identify their unique strengths and move forward to achieve their personal goals. This might entail making behavioral changes, gaining new insights and learning new skills and tools for more effective living. I can be intrumental in helping you create healthier relationships and deal with life stresses and transitions. I am particularly skillful in working with clients hoping to improve their self esteem. My style is highly interactive, supportive and empowering, I am very respectful of who you are and where you want to go. I have been in private practice for over 20 years

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice, with over 30 years of experience in individual, family, marital, divorce, blended family, child and adolescent counseling, and veteran's issues. During that time, I have developed an understanding of human nature that guides me down the path to best help each individual. I believe that no one gets through life without some adversity and difficulty. I strive to treat each person as a unique individual and reinforce their worth and dignity. My clients range in ages from 2 through adult, including the geriatric group.

I am a dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master of Counseling degree from Northern Arizona University. I have a passion for supporting children and adolescents and have years of experience as a school counselor. I understand the unique challenges young individuals face in today's world and I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for them to explore their emotions and navigate life's complexities. My approach is warm, empathetic, and tailored to meet the specific needs of each child or teenager I work with.

I am a licensed mental health therapist who provides a safe nurturing environment for children and adolescents. I have extensive experience in working with children and adolescents with a variety of emotional, behavioral, academic, and cognitive needs. I work with children in an individualized and therapeutic setting and seek to incorporate parents in the overall process.

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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.

Walking alongside others through their challenges and pain is an honor I hold with deep gratitude and humility as a counselor. Counseling creates space for people to explore their complexities and life experiences with openness and self-compassion. I am dedicated to cultivating a safe space for you to embark on the journey of self discovery, while fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and connections with others. While this journey can be daunting, I believe it is one worth taking. I look forward to the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey, wherever it may lead.

My name is Kammie Furman and I am a licensed associate counselor. I have experience working with a gamut of people with a variety of age demographics, gender, sexuality and cultures. I hold three master's degrees in General Psychology, Human Services Counseling, Dobson Center for Parenting and Child/Adolescent, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My skills are in trauma processing, emotional concerns, coping skills, couple challenges, communication, and anger to name a few.

(The next start date for Adolescent DBT Skills Group is 7/18/24!) Therapy can be intimidating and overwhelming; my goal is to ease those worries by providing an empathetic, non-judgmental, and empowering environment. I value the relationship I build with clients and pride myself on using a strengths-based perspective to help you navigate challenges.

I am dedicated to helping clients uncover the root causes of their life challenges and empowering them to set goals and take action to overcome these obstacles. My aim is to offer transformative advice that supports clients in conquering difficult life situations, collaborating in assessment, and staying committed to their treatment.

Congratulations for taking the first step towards change! I utilize many different methods with clients during sessions (art therapy, narrative therapy, trauma focused therapy, positive psychology, videos, worksheets, etc.) Change does take work but it can happen! I sometimes give homework to help my clients achieve their goals.I mainly work with adults and adolescents (13+) as individuals and as couples (couples counseling includes a guardian/parent and adolescent minor,

Reaching out for help takes courage. It can be daunting to face the things that you’ve been avoiding. Through positive interventions and education, I want to help you learn to embrace yourself and engage in the world. I strongly believe in the power of hope and principles of recovery for the treatment of mental illness. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to feel seen and heard. Through traditional and non traditional interventions, I will come alongside you on your journey to wellness. I can teach you to find success, even in the presence of difficulty and hardship.

I have had the privilege of working in community mental health since 2016 and have most enjoyed being able to meet with and take the journey with clients from many diverse backgrounds, facing various mental health challenges. Most humans want and need to be understood without the fear of judgment in order to thrive and create positive change. I am able to help meet the needs of those facing trauma, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, relationship challenges and phase of life challenges.

***I am mostly unable to accept new therapy clients. I am only accepting clients for psychological, psychoeducational, DDD, and gifted evaluations at this time. Wait time for a psychological eval is approximately 6 months. Wait time for a gifted eval is about 4 weeks*** My goal to assist children, teens, and young adults in reaching their full potential. I seek to provide services that better equip a child or adolescent to make positive choices, to overcome and move forward from significant loss and negative experiences, to feel good about him or herself, and to feel capable of achieving all that he or she desires.

At times the challenges we are presented with can be painfully overwhelming. Some of our choices and habits along with our need for companionship affect our judgment. Indecisiveness and complacency can manifest as unsatisfying patterns of behavior or disheartening relationships. I believe it is possible to create meaningful changes, to be the person you want to be and live a happy, fulfilling life. For young client's fun and play are important. Incorporating creative, expressive art and play therapy interventions is my specialty. This is a great way to connect with children and teens unresponsive to traditional forms of therapy.

Finding the right fit can always be challenging. I look for helpful solutions to difficult problems. My clients look for someone who will tell them what is going on in their life and how to change and how it can benefit their life. I focus on the solution by delving into the problem, sometimes it may be difficult but that is why I am here to explain why it could be of the most benefit to you. Primarily, my goal is to help you find the best solution to your difficulties.

I specialize in child and adolescent counseling (ages 6 and up), as I have enjoyed a long career in education and school counseling.

It takes a lot to make the decision to seek therapy, and I’m so glad that you’re doing it! Life is complicated and so are we. In my work, I meet people when they are feeling confused, hurt, angry, and/or overwhelmed by life’s complications. I love my work because I get to be a source of support, patience, and encouragement for people in these moments. I believe that building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is at the foundation of achieving clinical success. Whether you are an adult or teen (ages 16+) seeking counseling services for concerns related to trauma, depression, and/or anxiety, I am ready to help.