Interpersonal Therapists in Tempe, AZ
Are certain emotions holding you back from being your true self? Maybe fear, anger, shame, or sometimes even joy are becoming unbearable. I work to help people become comfortable with their emotions, be better able to live by their true values, and to find peace within themselves. I am grateful to have worked with individuals of all types including individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality, interpersonal conflict, and phase of life concerns.
Are certain emotions holding you back from being your true self? Maybe fear, anger, shame, or sometimes even joy are becoming unbearable. I work to help people become comfortable with their emotions, be better able to live by their true values, and to find peace within themselves. I am grateful to have worked with individuals of all types including individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality, interpersonal conflict, and phase of life concerns.
I work with clients to: Reduce Self Defeating Behaviors - Reduce Depression and Anxiety -Increase Interpersonal Effectiveness- Increase Ability to Manage Intense Emotions - Explore Values and Work through Relationship Struggles. I use a variety of therapeutic strategies such as Mindfulness-based Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I have extensive training working with Borderline Personality Disorder, (including individuals who may self-harm).
I work with clients to: Reduce Self Defeating Behaviors - Reduce Depression and Anxiety -Increase Interpersonal Effectiveness- Increase Ability to Manage Intense Emotions - Explore Values and Work through Relationship Struggles. I use a variety of therapeutic strategies such as Mindfulness-based Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I have extensive training working with Borderline Personality Disorder, (including individuals who may self-harm).
Clients seeking the assistance of an experienced and compassionate mental health provider, as well as healing and recovery from interpersonal, emotional, and trauma/stress related issues will appreciate my services. My fundamental beliefs: Health and lifestyle are primary in the role of creating and sustaining well being and the therapeutic relationship is key to insuring effective care. My clients appreciate the emotionally safe and hospitable reception they receive in my care. I take great strides to insure safe- evidenced based, best practices and an accepting therapeutic environment for healing and personal transformation.
Clients seeking the assistance of an experienced and compassionate mental health provider, as well as healing and recovery from interpersonal, emotional, and trauma/stress related issues will appreciate my services. My fundamental beliefs: Health and lifestyle are primary in the role of creating and sustaining well being and the therapeutic relationship is key to insuring effective care. My clients appreciate the emotionally safe and hospitable reception they receive in my care. I take great strides to insure safe- evidenced based, best practices and an accepting therapeutic environment for healing and personal transformation.
Carrie Balbo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85281 (Online Only)
My intention is to create a safe and nurturing space to help facilitate healing, working collaboratively on improving your quality of life and interpersonal relationships.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, burdened by responsibilities, or experience a lack of joy or purpose in your life? Do you want to feel better and find relief? This is possible and I would be honored to work with you to find solutions and healthy ways to cope with the challenges, adjustments, and stressors of life.
My intention is to create a safe and nurturing space to help facilitate healing, working collaboratively on improving your quality of life and interpersonal relationships.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, burdened by responsibilities, or experience a lack of joy or purpose in your life? Do you want to feel better and find relief? This is possible and I would be honored to work with you to find solutions and healthy ways to cope with the challenges, adjustments, and stressors of life.
My style is interpersonal and relational.
Tiered/sliding scale rates are available! Reach out for more info. Hi there, I’m Janae. I’m a secular, non-binary Licensed Professional Counselor and my pronouns are they/she. If the universe (or algorithm) has sent you to my profile, my guess is that you’ve had to bury your real values and desires in order to survive. You’re depressed, anxious, angry, addicted, and probably fucking exhausted. Possibly in physical pain too. Or maybe just numb. I work with (mostly queer) folx recovering from religious trauma and other oppressive systems because I’ve been there myself - and I can tell you that there is a way out.
My style is interpersonal and relational.
Tiered/sliding scale rates are available! Reach out for more info. Hi there, I’m Janae. I’m a secular, non-binary Licensed Professional Counselor and my pronouns are they/she. If the universe (or algorithm) has sent you to my profile, my guess is that you’ve had to bury your real values and desires in order to survive. You’re depressed, anxious, angry, addicted, and probably fucking exhausted. Possibly in physical pain too. Or maybe just numb. I work with (mostly queer) folx recovering from religious trauma and other oppressive systems because I’ve been there myself - and I can tell you that there is a way out.
I find myself most often using cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, multicultural, and psychodynamic approaches.
My priority is fostering a confidential and caring working relationship through which you can explore areas for growth and your existing resilience. My training and experience in multiple unique settings with a diverse client base has helped me to develop a strong belief in individuals’ power to bring sustainable change to their lives. I acknowledge the difficulty involved in taking the first steps toward initiating psychotherapy. Please reach out for individual or couple’s therapy consultation if you have general questions or would like to determine whether I would be a good fit to help you address your needs.
I find myself most often using cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, multicultural, and psychodynamic approaches.
My priority is fostering a confidential and caring working relationship through which you can explore areas for growth and your existing resilience. My training and experience in multiple unique settings with a diverse client base has helped me to develop a strong belief in individuals’ power to bring sustainable change to their lives. I acknowledge the difficulty involved in taking the first steps toward initiating psychotherapy. Please reach out for individual or couple’s therapy consultation if you have general questions or would like to determine whether I would be a good fit to help you address your needs.
I view therapy as a space for you, the client to be unequivocally yourself while recognizing that there are so many internal and interpersonal factors alongside systems in place that may contribute to the pain, anxiety, and discomfort one feels. You are the most important person in your own life, and once you start to care for yourself in healing ways, this can be extended to others who you care for and love. I believe that it is important to walk patiently with every individual and I also believe that it is important to discuss how cultural beliefs and societal roles may influence one’s perception and experiences.
I view therapy as a space for you, the client to be unequivocally yourself while recognizing that there are so many internal and interpersonal factors alongside systems in place that may contribute to the pain, anxiety, and discomfort one feels. You are the most important person in your own life, and once you start to care for yourself in healing ways, this can be extended to others who you care for and love. I believe that it is important to walk patiently with every individual and I also believe that it is important to discuss how cultural beliefs and societal roles may influence one’s perception and experiences.
I am in the business of helping people change. My ideal client is motivated to change their life for the better. I assume that you would prefer to live your life with joy and satisfaction as quickly as possible. Therefore, we will work together to reach that end. Depending on the client, I utilize a number of approaches including cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy, education and behavioral approaches. As a generalist, I can keep fresh and maintain a passion about my work. My clients concerns are varied including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, medical conditions, life transitions and relationship issues.
I am in the business of helping people change. My ideal client is motivated to change their life for the better. I assume that you would prefer to live your life with joy and satisfaction as quickly as possible. Therefore, we will work together to reach that end. Depending on the client, I utilize a number of approaches including cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy, education and behavioral approaches. As a generalist, I can keep fresh and maintain a passion about my work. My clients concerns are varied including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, medical conditions, life transitions and relationship issues.
Laura Kobar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MC, CSCS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85281
I help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their interpersonal relationships.
Immediate Availability! During times of trauma it is not uncommon to feel confused, lost or simply overwhelmed. We all have times in our lives that can be especially challenging and during these moments simply having someone to listen can make a big difference. When you are ready to make that call, I will listen and provide you with a safe environment to find your way back to solid ground. I understand that you are unique and no one approach works for everyone, and so I use a range of therapeutic techniques to find what resonates with you. You set the goals and together we set the gps to head directly to those goals.
I help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their interpersonal relationships.
Immediate Availability! During times of trauma it is not uncommon to feel confused, lost or simply overwhelmed. We all have times in our lives that can be especially challenging and during these moments simply having someone to listen can make a big difference. When you are ready to make that call, I will listen and provide you with a safe environment to find your way back to solid ground. I understand that you are unique and no one approach works for everyone, and so I use a range of therapeutic techniques to find what resonates with you. You set the goals and together we set the gps to head directly to those goals.
Youth and adults who come to me often struggle with social-emotional and behavioral issues affecting academic progress, job functioning, peer/family relationships and self-image. These issues are often rooted in family conflict, identity confusion and trauma and can lead to more serious issues of anxiety and depression. As an interventionist, I will first help you resolve interpersonal conflicts and move outward to address family relational, social, academic, cultural and spiritual functioning.
Youth and adults who come to me often struggle with social-emotional and behavioral issues affecting academic progress, job functioning, peer/family relationships and self-image. These issues are often rooted in family conflict, identity confusion and trauma and can lead to more serious issues of anxiety and depression. As an interventionist, I will first help you resolve interpersonal conflicts and move outward to address family relational, social, academic, cultural and spiritual functioning.
Associates in Corporate Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282 (Online Only)
These specialists offer targeted expertise to meet the complex psychological and interpersonal demands of executives, forming a top-tier team equipped to address the unique needs of leadership at the highest levels.
We empower leaders to thrive in high-stakes environments by leveraging emotional intelligence and advanced psychological insights as strategic assets. Our approach redefines executive mental health, positioning resilience as a cornerstone of sustained performance and influence. Guided by elite psychologists with a track record of success in executive dynamics, we offer a trusted partnership that transforms psychological expertise into measurable business results—shaping leaders who inspire and drive lasting impact.
These specialists offer targeted expertise to meet the complex psychological and interpersonal demands of executives, forming a top-tier team equipped to address the unique needs of leadership at the highest levels.
We empower leaders to thrive in high-stakes environments by leveraging emotional intelligence and advanced psychological insights as strategic assets. Our approach redefines executive mental health, positioning resilience as a cornerstone of sustained performance and influence. Guided by elite psychologists with a track record of success in executive dynamics, we offer a trusted partnership that transforms psychological expertise into measurable business results—shaping leaders who inspire and drive lasting impact.
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Erica L Van Parys
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85284
Everyone experiences stress in their lives. Sometimes this can become overwhelming and seem unmanageable and make you withdraw, isolate, or even become vulnerable to acting out. Whether this is due to school, work, relationships, parenting, or trauma; there are ways to help decrease and restructure the systems that have been affected by severe or prolonged amounts of stress. My name is Erica Van Parys and I am a licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Counseling. I am very holistic in my practice and believe that relationships, connectedness, and collaboration are the key components to success.
Everyone experiences stress in their lives. Sometimes this can become overwhelming and seem unmanageable and make you withdraw, isolate, or even become vulnerable to acting out. Whether this is due to school, work, relationships, parenting, or trauma; there are ways to help decrease and restructure the systems that have been affected by severe or prolonged amounts of stress. My name is Erica Van Parys and I am a licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Counseling. I am very holistic in my practice and believe that relationships, connectedness, and collaboration are the key components to success.
Geoff Hushaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
My passion is helping individuals discover their inner strengths while assisting them in working through their issues and life challenges. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, with special interest in working with those seeking counseling for unresolved trauma, attachment injury, codependency, addiction, and grief/loss.
My passion is helping individuals discover their inner strengths while assisting them in working through their issues and life challenges. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, with special interest in working with those seeking counseling for unresolved trauma, attachment injury, codependency, addiction, and grief/loss.
Elizabeth Pinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282 (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Phoenix area for the last 30 years. I have a complete knowledge of the resources within the community. My experience includes work with troubled teens in a variety of contexts. I have 15 years experience as a provider for the courts providing mediation, counseling, therapeutic supervision and evaluations for families in the transitions of divorce. I am also a skilled relationship and marital therapist. I specialize in men's issues. I have also had extensive experience in anger management, depression and anxiety disorders.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Phoenix area for the last 30 years. I have a complete knowledge of the resources within the community. My experience includes work with troubled teens in a variety of contexts. I have 15 years experience as a provider for the courts providing mediation, counseling, therapeutic supervision and evaluations for families in the transitions of divorce. I am also a skilled relationship and marital therapist. I specialize in men's issues. I have also had extensive experience in anger management, depression and anxiety disorders.
Life is difficult at times. Sometimes the difficulties are a result of our past choices affecting our current circumstances. Sometimes our struggles result from what someone's done to us. And other times it's just a result of living in a fallen world. Regardless, we were made to need the wisdom and help from others within our community of faith.
Life is difficult at times. Sometimes the difficulties are a result of our past choices affecting our current circumstances. Sometimes our struggles result from what someone's done to us. And other times it's just a result of living in a fallen world. Regardless, we were made to need the wisdom and help from others within our community of faith.
Dr. Araki is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, serious mental illness, and substance use issues. Dr. Araki specializes in a strength-based approach, focusing on the inherent resilience and potential within each individual. Dr. Araki believes in the significant roles that biopsychosocial factors play in mental health and emphasizes the importance of multifaceted relationships in our lives. By integrating these perspectives, Dr. Araki provides comprehensive care that addresses the interplay between biological, psychological, social, and cultural influences.
Dr. Araki is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, serious mental illness, and substance use issues. Dr. Araki specializes in a strength-based approach, focusing on the inherent resilience and potential within each individual. Dr. Araki believes in the significant roles that biopsychosocial factors play in mental health and emphasizes the importance of multifaceted relationships in our lives. By integrating these perspectives, Dr. Araki provides comprehensive care that addresses the interplay between biological, psychological, social, and cultural influences.
Lindsay Rothschild
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, TCYM, SAP, RYT-200
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My mission is to support you in activating your own inner healing wisdom as you move towards experiencing wholeness, expansion and transformation. I utilize a combination of body-based interventions from ancient wisdom traditions and traditional psychotherapy methods to address the psychological, spiritual, emotional and physiological needs of each individual, creating a more integrative, effective, and holistic approach to healing.
My mission is to support you in activating your own inner healing wisdom as you move towards experiencing wholeness, expansion and transformation. I utilize a combination of body-based interventions from ancient wisdom traditions and traditional psychotherapy methods to address the psychological, spiritual, emotional and physiological needs of each individual, creating a more integrative, effective, and holistic approach to healing.
I hope this profile finds you in good health and high spirits. With a Master of Science in Professional Counseling, a life coach certification, and a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Homeopathy in progress, I am committed to helping you find practical and long-lasting solutions for your personal and professional life. My approach combines education and experience, integrating holistic methods like emotional coaching, resilience building, overcoming failure, and boosting confidence. This tailored approach recognizes that each individual is unique in their needs and aspirations.
I hope this profile finds you in good health and high spirits. With a Master of Science in Professional Counseling, a life coach certification, and a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Homeopathy in progress, I am committed to helping you find practical and long-lasting solutions for your personal and professional life. My approach combines education and experience, integrating holistic methods like emotional coaching, resilience building, overcoming failure, and boosting confidence. This tailored approach recognizes that each individual is unique in their needs and aspirations.
Taking the first step to get help can be tough, and I know it might feel like a big leap. We’re often our own hardest critics, but I believe you already have strengths and skills—sometimes it just takes the right support to see them. You deserve to feel in control of your life again and work toward the version of yourself you want to be. No matter what brought you here, I’m ready to support you through it. Let’s take that next step together. Schedule a free consultation with me, and we’ll start figuring things out at a pace that works for you.
Taking the first step to get help can be tough, and I know it might feel like a big leap. We’re often our own hardest critics, but I believe you already have strengths and skills—sometimes it just takes the right support to see them. You deserve to feel in control of your life again and work toward the version of yourself you want to be. No matter what brought you here, I’m ready to support you through it. Let’s take that next step together. Schedule a free consultation with me, and we’ll start figuring things out at a pace that works for you.
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Interpersonal Therapists
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.