Therapists in Tucson, AZ
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Aurora Thrush
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
Desert Life Psychotherapy provides a space to explore emotional and relational difficulties related to depression, anxiety, family conflict, and interpersonal struggles in day to day life. I provide counseling to teens and adults who are ready to begin understanding themselves in order to create a brighter and more productive future. I am most effective at treating individuals and families who are ready to understand the underlying issues leading to current symptoms through self-exploration, and are looking for insight to create lasting change in their lives.
Desert Life Psychotherapy provides a space to explore emotional and relational difficulties related to depression, anxiety, family conflict, and interpersonal struggles in day to day life. I provide counseling to teens and adults who are ready to begin understanding themselves in order to create a brighter and more productive future. I am most effective at treating individuals and families who are ready to understand the underlying issues leading to current symptoms through self-exploration, and are looking for insight to create lasting change in their lives.
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Entune Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LISAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85712
Entune Behavioral Health is a team of licensed therapists that provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients ages 18 and up. Our therapists address a myriad of conditions, including generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, marital counseling, substance use and abuse, major life transitions and serious mental illness. Entune Behavioral Health's therapists are specially trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy for trauma, MI (motivational interviewing), and SFBT (solution-focused brief therapy.
Entune Behavioral Health is a team of licensed therapists that provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients ages 18 and up. Our therapists address a myriad of conditions, including generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, marital counseling, substance use and abuse, major life transitions and serious mental illness. Entune Behavioral Health's therapists are specially trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy for trauma, MI (motivational interviewing), and SFBT (solution-focused brief therapy.
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Hi. Come talk about what matters to you most. Together, we walk. Explore. Meander. Clarify. I love what I do and will help you feel better. I can help with multicultural issues, relocation, or if you're struggling with addiction, overcoming trauma, relationships, questions about polyamory, depression or abuse. If life has lost its meaning and you’re missing adventure, intimacy, greater self-expression and passion, let’s go. If you don’t talk about it, it won’t get better. I’m supportive, alternative, warm and kind. You’ll feel comfortable, and challenge thoughts and perceptions preventing you from getting out of your own way.
Hi. Come talk about what matters to you most. Together, we walk. Explore. Meander. Clarify. I love what I do and will help you feel better. I can help with multicultural issues, relocation, or if you're struggling with addiction, overcoming trauma, relationships, questions about polyamory, depression or abuse. If life has lost its meaning and you’re missing adventure, intimacy, greater self-expression and passion, let’s go. If you don’t talk about it, it won’t get better. I’m supportive, alternative, warm and kind. You’ll feel comfortable, and challenge thoughts and perceptions preventing you from getting out of your own way.
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Life doesn't always go the way we envisioned it would. Sometimes we can handle life's curveballs, but sometimes we need some guidance to do so. Whether relationships aren't going as planned, our job isn't as fulfilling as it was, communication in relationships isn't working, or something inside of us doesn't feel quite right, a therapist can help guide us through the issues that are keeping us from living the life we want. Therapy can help with a wide range of issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, career, family/relationship problems, affairs, communication issues, and many more. It's never too late to have the life we want!
Life doesn't always go the way we envisioned it would. Sometimes we can handle life's curveballs, but sometimes we need some guidance to do so. Whether relationships aren't going as planned, our job isn't as fulfilling as it was, communication in relationships isn't working, or something inside of us doesn't feel quite right, a therapist can help guide us through the issues that are keeping us from living the life we want. Therapy can help with a wide range of issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, career, family/relationship problems, affairs, communication issues, and many more. It's never too late to have the life we want!
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with ages 18 and older. I have a Bachelor’s in social work from University of Michigan-Flint and a master’s in social work from Arizona State University. I have experience working in several hospital settings. I have obtained experience with grief through the hospice setting.I have also worked in an inpatient and outpatient setting with mental health.I utilizes evidence- based therapies including Emotional Regulation Therapy (ERT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness. I use Strengths Perspective and
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with ages 18 and older. I have a Bachelor’s in social work from University of Michigan-Flint and a master’s in social work from Arizona State University. I have experience working in several hospital settings. I have obtained experience with grief through the hospice setting.I have also worked in an inpatient and outpatient setting with mental health.I utilizes evidence- based therapies including Emotional Regulation Therapy (ERT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness. I use Strengths Perspective and
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Tina Buck
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85716 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Challenged with cumulative stress, anxiety, addictions, or PTS? Perhaps medications are not enough and you want to function better at home, work, & in relationships. Maybe you carry shame/guilt due to behaviors or dysregulated mood and attention and are looking for compassion with direct yet gentle guidance to engage your internal wisdom for self-healing. We all struggle at times in our lives, some times harder than others. Having a seasoned professional counselor, with lived experience, who can listen, authentically empathize, and provide accountability, can help you regain energy, stability, and confidence to do and be your best.
Challenged with cumulative stress, anxiety, addictions, or PTS? Perhaps medications are not enough and you want to function better at home, work, & in relationships. Maybe you carry shame/guilt due to behaviors or dysregulated mood and attention and are looking for compassion with direct yet gentle guidance to engage your internal wisdom for self-healing. We all struggle at times in our lives, some times harder than others. Having a seasoned professional counselor, with lived experience, who can listen, authentically empathize, and provide accountability, can help you regain energy, stability, and confidence to do and be your best.
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Innervision Counseling for people who wish to make changes. Experienced in motivating clients in achieving their goals for over 40 years. Compassionate acceptance of all populations and ages to enhance self acceptance, break negative patterns and identify what's important to you. Non-judgmental support around grief and losses, disabilities, pain management, chronic illnesses, trauma, addictions and healing from abuse. Experienced in dealing with Covid survivors and military families. Home visits offered to disabled seniors.
Innervision Counseling for people who wish to make changes. Experienced in motivating clients in achieving their goals for over 40 years. Compassionate acceptance of all populations and ages to enhance self acceptance, break negative patterns and identify what's important to you. Non-judgmental support around grief and losses, disabilities, pain management, chronic illnesses, trauma, addictions and healing from abuse. Experienced in dealing with Covid survivors and military families. Home visits offered to disabled seniors.
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Navigating through changes and transitions can be challenging and alienating. I offer a new perspective and a helpful therapeutic partnership. I feel it is a true privilege to be part of one's healing journey. My practice is inspired by Person Centered Therapy and a diverse study of methods ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance, Commitment, and strengths-based therapy. I believe that no two clients are the same, and that a practice must be an individualized collaboration based on mutual authenticity and honesty. These are among the compassionate qualities which allow for a genuine therapeutic alliance.
Navigating through changes and transitions can be challenging and alienating. I offer a new perspective and a helpful therapeutic partnership. I feel it is a true privilege to be part of one's healing journey. My practice is inspired by Person Centered Therapy and a diverse study of methods ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance, Commitment, and strengths-based therapy. I believe that no two clients are the same, and that a practice must be an individualized collaboration based on mutual authenticity and honesty. These are among the compassionate qualities which allow for a genuine therapeutic alliance.
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Feeling tense, irritable, or drained? Have you forgotten what it was like to be free from these emotions? Chronic stress is like lugging around a large shoulder bag: the longer we carry it, the heavier it becomes, leaving us fatigued and unwell. I assist people who have been through traumatic or difficult life events in finding practical ways to lighten their load and reclaim their vitality by assisting them in making sense of their symptoms, reconnecting with their true selves, healing from unpleasant experiences, and developing effective tools for lasting change.
Feeling tense, irritable, or drained? Have you forgotten what it was like to be free from these emotions? Chronic stress is like lugging around a large shoulder bag: the longer we carry it, the heavier it becomes, leaving us fatigued and unwell. I assist people who have been through traumatic or difficult life events in finding practical ways to lighten their load and reclaim their vitality by assisting them in making sense of their symptoms, reconnecting with their true selves, healing from unpleasant experiences, and developing effective tools for lasting change.
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As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD), I've helped thousands of clients of every age, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation recapture their lives from bipolar & mood disorders, TBI, anxiety and depression, struggles with domestic & sexual abuse, PTSD, fears, trauma, and coping with situations surrounding death & dying. Having the highest level of medical credential in Psychology and Psychotherapy, you can rely on getting a treatment regime customized for you, whether it's using psychoeducation, gestalt principles, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The force that is derailing your life can be tamed or banished altogether.
As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD), I've helped thousands of clients of every age, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation recapture their lives from bipolar & mood disorders, TBI, anxiety and depression, struggles with domestic & sexual abuse, PTSD, fears, trauma, and coping with situations surrounding death & dying. Having the highest level of medical credential in Psychology and Psychotherapy, you can rely on getting a treatment regime customized for you, whether it's using psychoeducation, gestalt principles, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The force that is derailing your life can be tamed or banished altogether.
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Pathways To Connection, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
As a tele-health practitioner, I believe compassion is a powerful force in meeting life’s challenges. Regardless of our position and circumstances, we all have experiences that are challenging, stressful and unfulfilling; often requiring extra support. Whether you are working through mental health issues, having a tough time working through trauma, experiencing relationship dysfunction, or any other stressful situations, I’m here to help you work through it. My core therapeutic values and approach provide guidance for myself and clients as we work together toward peaceful resolutions to some of life’s most challenging obstacles.
As a tele-health practitioner, I believe compassion is a powerful force in meeting life’s challenges. Regardless of our position and circumstances, we all have experiences that are challenging, stressful and unfulfilling; often requiring extra support. Whether you are working through mental health issues, having a tough time working through trauma, experiencing relationship dysfunction, or any other stressful situations, I’m here to help you work through it. My core therapeutic values and approach provide guidance for myself and clients as we work together toward peaceful resolutions to some of life’s most challenging obstacles.
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Have you been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and/or frequently stressed? Are you ready to gain more awareness surrounding old, unhelpful patterns? I would love to help you achieve better overall wellness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults (18+) and I primarily practice from a cognitive behavioral perspective. I also incorporate mindfulness techniques and deep breathing to help facilitate growth and progress in therapy. I offer teletherapy in and in-person therapy in Tucson, Arizona as well as teletherapy in any of the participating PsycPact states.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and/or frequently stressed? Are you ready to gain more awareness surrounding old, unhelpful patterns? I would love to help you achieve better overall wellness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults (18+) and I primarily practice from a cognitive behavioral perspective. I also incorporate mindfulness techniques and deep breathing to help facilitate growth and progress in therapy. I offer teletherapy in and in-person therapy in Tucson, Arizona as well as teletherapy in any of the participating PsycPact states.
Online Therapists
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Megan K Viall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85234 (Online Only)
I also have personal experience with the death of a parent; loved ones with Alzheimer's/dementia as well as terminal illness.
I have experience working with individuals managing lives touched with mood and anxiety disorders, including depression and bipolar; grief; domestic violence (offenders and victims); physical, emotional and sexual abuse; custody issues; family reunification; marriage/relationship hurdles; problem sexual behavior; borderline personality disorder/characteristics; PTSD; ADD/ADHD; death and dying; caretaking of ill and aging family members; and life change events, i.e. anything that is a positive change, but also brings with it fear, doubt and lots of unknowns.
I also have personal experience with the death of a parent; loved ones with Alzheimer's/dementia as well as terminal illness.
I have experience working with individuals managing lives touched with mood and anxiety disorders, including depression and bipolar; grief; domestic violence (offenders and victims); physical, emotional and sexual abuse; custody issues; family reunification; marriage/relationship hurdles; problem sexual behavior; borderline personality disorder/characteristics; PTSD; ADD/ADHD; death and dying; caretaking of ill and aging family members; and life change events, i.e. anything that is a positive change, but also brings with it fear, doubt and lots of unknowns.
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I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional utilizing different modalities to help in the healing process. I am a certified Yoga Teacher and understand the importance of Mind Body Connection. I enjoy spending time with my family which includes my fur babies, hiking, yoga, reading and trying new recipes. “Mindfulness not only makes it possible to survey our internal landscape with compassion and curiosity but can also actively steer us in the right direction for self-care.” ― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional utilizing different modalities to help in the healing process. I am a certified Yoga Teacher and understand the importance of Mind Body Connection. I enjoy spending time with my family which includes my fur babies, hiking, yoga, reading and trying new recipes. “Mindfulness not only makes it possible to survey our internal landscape with compassion and curiosity but can also actively steer us in the right direction for self-care.” ― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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Greetings, I'm Andy Prince, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Army veteran, and dedicated therapist committed to guiding individuals and families through life's challenges and traumas. Drawing from my personal experiences and professional expertise, I specialize in providing support for those grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), navigating grief and bereavement, and strengthening family dynamics.
Greetings, I'm Andy Prince, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Army veteran, and dedicated therapist committed to guiding individuals and families through life's challenges and traumas. Drawing from my personal experiences and professional expertise, I specialize in providing support for those grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), navigating grief and bereavement, and strengthening family dynamics.
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St. Cupertino Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85296
I am a Catholic-Christian therapist who works with clients from various cultural backgrounds and languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese). I work with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, post-abortion healing, and trauma. For those clients who have a Christian background, I use my faith to integrate different therapies according to my clients' needs. I believe faith in God is one of the most powerful strengths that helps the healing process. However, I respect the values and beliefs that my clients present in therapy.
I am a Catholic-Christian therapist who works with clients from various cultural backgrounds and languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese). I work with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, post-abortion healing, and trauma. For those clients who have a Christian background, I use my faith to integrate different therapies according to my clients' needs. I believe faith in God is one of the most powerful strengths that helps the healing process. However, I respect the values and beliefs that my clients present in therapy.
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I am a certified, holistic L1, L2 BWRT therapist. Courage and bravery are such an important part of your journey, especially your healing journey. During life we can have our emotions numbed and don’t even realize it. We keep going through life thinking it is “normal” until something breaks us and we realize we need that additional support. It takes immense courage to make that first step and I can help you! Be proud of yourself for making this first step forward for your life! YOU are important and YOU are the only person that will invest in yourself! I have 13 yrs of social work experience, 10 of those yrs working in hospice.
I am a certified, holistic L1, L2 BWRT therapist. Courage and bravery are such an important part of your journey, especially your healing journey. During life we can have our emotions numbed and don’t even realize it. We keep going through life thinking it is “normal” until something breaks us and we realize we need that additional support. It takes immense courage to make that first step and I can help you! Be proud of yourself for making this first step forward for your life! YOU are important and YOU are the only person that will invest in yourself! I have 13 yrs of social work experience, 10 of those yrs working in hospice.
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Currently licensed in Arizona and Nevada with 13+ years of professional work experience in the Social Work Field. I have experience in helping clients with LGBTQIA+ related issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. "Without having the Triangle of Self balance of the Mind, Body and Spirit, one has not truly aligned oneself.”-White Cloud Woman (Ma’kpe’ya Ska’ Winyan)
Currently licensed in Arizona and Nevada with 13+ years of professional work experience in the Social Work Field. I have experience in helping clients with LGBTQIA+ related issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. "Without having the Triangle of Self balance of the Mind, Body and Spirit, one has not truly aligned oneself.”-White Cloud Woman (Ma’kpe’ya Ska’ Winyan)
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Hello, my name is Lorena, I am a Masters level Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with adults of all walks of life, in different stages of their lives. I have worked directly with clients facing depression, anxiety, isolation, trauma, grief, conflictive peer relationships, generational trauma, first generation trauma/guilt, self esteem, and other social emotional barriers of life.
Hello, my name is Lorena, I am a Masters level Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with adults of all walks of life, in different stages of their lives. I have worked directly with clients facing depression, anxiety, isolation, trauma, grief, conflictive peer relationships, generational trauma, first generation trauma/guilt, self esteem, and other social emotional barriers of life.
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I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional utilizing different modalities to help in the healing process. I am a certified Yoga Teacher and understand the importance of Mind Body Connection. I enjoy spending time with my family which includes my fur babies, hiking, yoga, reading and trying new recipes.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional utilizing different modalities to help in the healing process. I am a certified Yoga Teacher and understand the importance of Mind Body Connection. I enjoy spending time with my family which includes my fur babies, hiking, yoga, reading and trying new recipes.
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Dementia Therapists
Can dementia patients benefit from counseling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counseling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counselors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counselors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioral and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.