Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Tucson, AZ

My ideal client is someone struggling with anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem issues, seeking a safe space to heal and grow. They yearn to understand themselves better, build resilience, and find inner peace. Through therapy, they aim to gain coping skills, boost confidence, and navigate life's challenges with clarity and strength. They want to break free from past traumas, manage overwhelming emotions, and cultivate a sense of empowerment to live authentically and fully.

As a therapist I define myself as an open, receptive, a good listener and sensitive to people’s needs. I have been a professional therapist for the last 22 years working with addictions; and other issues associated with this problem such as depression, anxiety, guilt, anger problems, trauma, issues with attention and hyperactivity, low self-esteem, etc. I work with young adults, adults, seniors and individual with disabilities from different cultures. I’m a bilingual therapist (Spanish/English) that enjoy working with individuals who are ready for a change and have the determination to move on with their lives.

Therapy should be a safe place for growth and healing. It is important to have a validating environment to work on obstacles and challenges we all face in our lives. I am an Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Tucson, Arizona. I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2010 and enjoy working with individuals of different ages and needs.

I have certifications in Trauma and Grief and Bereavement, and specialize in these areas, along with substance abuse, addictions, and mood and personality disorders. I use an integrated approach to therapy by using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Structural Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I offer counseling to children, adolescents, and adults who are excited to learn more about their values and increase their coping skills. I believe therapy can clarify how our pasts influence our present experiences while providing us with the tools to shape our futures. My work is responsive to childhood experiences, trauma, ADHD, family stress, the family system, interpersonal dynamics, and relationships, informed by attachment and existential-humanistic theories. I'm humbled by the opportunity to be an advocate and a collaborator on your child's, your family's, or your own healing and learning journey.

I have over 40 years experience working with clients in Tucson, providing caring, compassionate, confidential therapy with a wide variety of folks. My work has often focused on trauma resolution with victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or recent trauma. I have extensive experience with adolescents, families, and with women who are working through life changes. I have worked with clients addressing gender dysphoria, both teens and adults working through transgender identity issues. My training is eclectic, including TA, GESTAULT, Guided Imagery, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness meditation, and EMDR. My goal is to find what works best for you.

If you are seeking treatment in a place where you feel safe, can speak openly, and be free from judgment, look no further. My passion is treating family of origin/childhood wounds, various types of trauma, and deficits in self-compassion, which are often components of issues like depression, anxiety and addiction. While using a variety of evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, CBT, DBT and IFS, I help guide clients to the the root of the problem by providing unconditional positive regard and validation.

In a world where we are constantly experiencing trauma, both directly and indirectly, it can be difficult to identify how deeply different things in life affect us. I believe that the experience of feeling understood can be the catalyst for change and something that allows for healing to begin. I aim to provide a space of healing, openness and exploration for those things that you might otherwise suppress or carry with heaviness or judgment. Together, we can heal that unresolved stuff from the past and create skills to support you through future circumstances.

Are you feeling stressed, sad, in pain, anxious…or all of the above? Do you think you "should" feel happy, but you don't--and you're not sure why or what to do about it? Or maybe you're grieving a loss or a trauma & feeling lost yourself. No matter what you're facing, I'm here to help!! Since 2007, I've counseled diverse people from all walks of life. I use empathy, honesty, humor, & compassion in all my work. Combined with your innate wisdom & your courage in starting this process, we'll develop a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance that allows you to heal your past & live a happier, healthier, & brighter present & future.

Good day! I have been providing behavioral health services for over 20 years. I have experience working with numerous populations including children, offenders, families, adolescents and those with severe mental illness. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who takes pride in my ability to work successfully with numerous populations and advocate for mental health treatment.

My ideal client faces challenges like trauma, identity struggles, or serious illness, often coming from marginalized communities. They seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these issues and grow. Their goal is to heal, find empowerment, and live authentically. They want a therapist who respects their values, offers compassionate guidance, and uses various therapeutic techniques to support their journey toward personal growth and resilience. They value a collaborative approach that honors their unique experiences and needs.

In my work, I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. I utilize a trauma-informed lens and evidence-based practices to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, values exploration, and stress management. I focus on building resilience and offering tools that can help clients manage life's challenges and feel more connected to their underlying values. My goal is to walk alongside clients as they gain clarity, develop coping skills, and work toward their personal growth.

Have you ever felt stuck because of anxiety, weighted down by feeling sad and unmotivated or frustrated with unhealthy relationships? Do you ever feel like you are not in control of you thoughts and emotions? Life can feel challenging to manage at times, especially when we are facing transitions, mental health issues, conflict with our friends and family and all the other stuff that has come with these past couple years in isolation. I know that all these feelings can be overwhelming and hard to overcome and I am here to help guide you on your individual journey to meet your mental health, relationship and personal goals.

My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to explore the issues you find challenging in your life. I am supportive, non-judgmental, and client centered. I will help you navigate turning points, heal past hurts, identify your strengths, and gain the tools and confidence you need to experience satisfaction with your life. We will work together to make sense of the road blocks preventing you from being your authentic self, and you will learn coping skills to help manage new difficulties when they occur. Together we can turn your current situation into the life you want and deserve.

The heart of my work combines gentleness, strength, and evidence-based approaches with an intuitive understanding. I use inner and outer resources to support people, and sometimes laughter and irony along the way. Attending to banished voices, lost dreams, inner-child work, saboteurs, and avoidance helps to get people where they want to go. I utilize EMDR, have worked in grief support and inpatient. In addition, applying well-known factors in the neuropsychology of learning optimizes change. In practice, it all comes together using structure, flow, and clinical assessment.

The essence of my counseling approach is that I know each person to be whole and unique regardless of what is currently being experienced. I help clients focus on areas of difficulty with kind acceptance. Knots of anxiety, depression and unhappiness unravel and resolve into greater peace. One begins to know oneself as bigger than the problem. I teach cognitive behavioral skills of mindfulness, centering and focusing to allow a greater repertoire of responses to habitual problem areas. I provide a safe place to explore one's deeper self and resolve issues that block happiness and the realization of potential.

I enjoy working with teens and adults from all backgrounds! I usually connect well with people who had developmental or complex trauma in childhood, as well as young adults struggling with the transition to "adulting." I have experience helping with low self-esteem, general anxiety, social anxiety, chronic illness, codependency, trauma, and depression. I believe we all go through challenges in life and need to work on our mental health to reach our full potential. You can do it, even when it's scary! You are the expert on your own life and have more strengths than you realize! I would be honored to meet with you.

My primary focus is emotional health and well-being by utilizing the Whole Person Concept. This enables clients to make great stride in personal transformation and gains in self-esteem, improvement in the quality of their life at work, in intimate relationships and with family, friends and overcome social anxiety. By utilizing the bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach and traditional cognitive behavioral therapy in helping to reframe the presenting problem, we discover new possibilities to cope with life stressors. This process may include Jungian psychology, dream analysis, creative visualization, mindfulness meditation and Art.

The mind can be a beautiful yet intricately tangled realm. It is my passion to help clients unravel their core thoughts and emotions impacting their day to day lives. Whether it is delving into the stressors of work and school, strengthening relationships with loved ones and peers, or simply finding one's strengths and goals for their own happiness. I also co-facilitate two therapy groups. Saturdays at 10am we host a teenage girls group (ages 14 to 17) and on Thursdays at 5:30 we are building a client list to start a tween girls art therapy group (ages 10-13).