Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Tempe, AZ

One of the greatest gifts as humans is our resiliency and ability to create change. I am here to help clients recognize their own strength and overcome their deepest challenges. I utilize a trauma-informed approach to meet you where you are at in your healing journey and help you get to where you want to be. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma, stress management, and life transitions. Collaboratively, we can figure things out, process, and help you grow the tools to regulate and achieve a greater level of well-being.

Telehealth Only. I view therapy as a profound journey in which the therapist creates a compassionate, safe space for a client to share at a deep level and explore how life is both good and difficult. I have accompanied those facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, sexual abuse, and grief/loss. I hold a Master of Social Work, focused on Trauma Counseling. I have walked with individuals, couples, and families. My training includes EMDR, DBT, ACT, ongoing somatic training, and Inner Child work.

Life comes in various forms of physical and psychological pain. It is my goal to listen and understand where you are with your pain. It is an honor to provide compassionate support to those who are courageous enough to seek guidance on their journey to heal that pain. If you feel that you are ready for a change, maybe you just need some understanding and my goal is to support you in going beyond the fears and the limiting beliefs and create the life you want to live.

I am a trauma therapist and clinical supervisor. You do not have to live with difficult emotions. I can provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to get past your past, manage current triggers, and live your best life. I will help you navigate through all the implications of trauma including PTSD, anxiety, dissociation, depression, low self-esteem, attachment issues, guilt, hopelessness, loneliness, anger, shame, grief, career dissatisfaction, relationship issues, difficulties with boundaries, health concerns, and existential crises. I draw from a variety of modalities to meet your specific needs and goals.

Hello, my name is Maria Marinero. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in Phoenix, AZ with 7+ years of experience. It takes courage to reach out and start the process and I am here to remind you that you don’t have to do it alone. I love people and believe in meeting you where you are in your journey and walking alongside you as you actively pursue healing. I provide a safe, genuine, empathetic space to help you explore the places you feel stuck and process through difficult experiences that have had an impact on your life today.

Judy is dedicated to supporting women aged 28 and older who are navigating the challenges of PTSD, ADHD, trauma, stress, and grief/loss. In her nurturing counseling sessions, clients will have the opportunity to explore and reframe negative beliefs, build essential coping skills, and reprocess past traumas. Judy also guides her clients in developing mindfulness, learning to prioritize their own well-being, improving personal boundaries, and boosting their confidence.

Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we're all in this together. - Brene Brown. I work with clients ages 13 through older adults, families, and couples. I believe my role is to walk along side my clients and support them in building a more joyous and fulfilling life through a person centered, holistic approach. I also place emphasis on honoring a client's knowledge about themselves to work collaboratively toward their goals. I believe that clients know themselves best and deserve to feel safe when receiving mental health support. It is my goal to create this safe, non-judgmental space.

As a therapist I try to cultivate a space of safety and non-judgment that allows individuals to experience and express the most vulnerable parts of themselves! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in couples, family, adults, and adolescent services with experience working with and treating the full spectrum of the life span. I am an Experiential Somatic Therapist. I also utilize expressive art modalities and other creative interventions. Other therapies and modalities I utilize in my practice are CBT, DBT, Family Systems Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory.

It’s not a question of “what’s wrong with me?” Rather, it’s putting into context what happened to you and its impact on your life. It’s about confronting the core issues of the past to make a positive change for the future. That’s the kind of philosophy her clients and Danielle have employed together enhancing the quality of life in the process. As a counselor serving court supervised clients of the State of Arizona, Danielle worked on the toughest cases usually involving truama, substance abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence. Sadly, those factors are passed onto others within the household creating generational trauma.

Are you motivated for change but don’t know where to start? The path towards becoming the best version of yourself can be challenging; which is why my approach to therapy is unique in that it is tailored to fit you, your needs, and your goals, while providing a warm and non-judgmental space for you to be you! Through our work together, we can explore the complexities of your life while cultivating a safe place for change and growth.

Let's talk change! My goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, grow and overcome current obstacles to be your best self. I can help teach you, your child, and your family skills that can be used to help regulate overwhelming emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve meaningful relationships. I will utilize my passion, creativity and objectivity to help you discover your own inner strength and to love yourself first. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant, with specialized training in childhood trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or relationship issues? I know it can be difficult to seek help, so I am grateful that you're at this point. Thank you for taking the first step. I hope to make this experience as easy for you as possible. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I can provide personalized therapy for individuals and couples. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that is non-judgmental, safe and foster growth within my clients. I have extensive experience in working with depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship counseling.

As a therapist I believe that we all have untapped potential to overcome challenges and live a happy life. I want to help individuals tap into the strengths they possess to be who they are meant to be. I have a strong background working with kids, teenagers, parents and adults. I enjoy working with individuals who face emotional challenges in life for one reason or another and need some help developing strategies and coping skills to deal with these issues.

I have been working in the counseling field since 2001, at all levels of care. I take a holistic approach (bio-psycho-social-spiritual) to treating the whole person. I offer Outpatient, IOP, Home and Community Outings. I am licensed in AZ, NM, TX and offer both in-person and virtual sessions. I have a heart for walking alongside others in their healing journey and helping them to live out of their true selves and values. I aim to display Hope, Grace and Truth to clients I work with. I am privileged to be in this role as a counselor and feel honored and humbled in continuing to learn from clients.

My expertise is in child development supporting children who are facing significant medical problems, attachment issues, or developmental challenges. They may struggle with anxiety disorders, sensory processing difficulties, mood disorders, or trauma. Their families are seeking support to understand and manage these complex needs. The child's primary goal is to achieve emotional stability, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. They want a compassionate, knowledgeable therapist who can provide tailored interventions and guide them through these difficulties.

Whether you are looking for therapy for yourself or loved one, I am glad you found me and I hope I can help you take the next steps toward health and healing. I have a combined 20+ years working with eating and mood disorders, starting out as a nutritionist and later becoming a clinical therapist. I work with tweens, teens and adults to help identify and resolve issues underlying maladaptive behaviors such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, food-mood problems, perfectionism, bullying, negative life experiences, or trauma. I also help people get unstuck and move past their struggles to find their inner-strength, passion, and purpose.

Welcome! I believe that change and healing occur by having your experiences - whatever they are and however they feel - held in a compassionate, non-judgmental space. Compassion at its root means "to suffer with," and I believe in walking alongside you in your healing journey and honoring the space you are in at this moment. The therapeutic relationship is meant to hold said space for you to focus purely on yourself and your growth. I specialize in helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as burnout/compassion fatigue among mental health professionals. I am also an LGBTQIA+ affirmative clinician.

My name is Cecilia and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I am dedicated to supporting and guiding women and teens in navigating stress, life transitions, grief, and trauma. I offer a safe, nurturing space for your healing journey. With a warm and empathetic approach, I aim to create a trusting therapeutic relationship where you can truly be seen and understood. Together, we will explore practical strategies to manage stress, navigate life transitions with resilience, and process grief.

My therapeutic approach is to assist clients in addressing their internal and interpersonal goals, boundaries, needs, and expectations by breaking cycles that do not work for them. Addressing attachment, inner-child, and internal wounds and experiences from throughout a client’s life to assist in addressing complex emotions in an autonomous and empowered manner. As a therapist, I have found trauma-informed approaches helpful with clients to assist them in managing emotion and nervous system regulation. I am well-versed in LGBQIA, trauma-related, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.