EMDR Therapists in Tucson, AZ

We all experience challenges and obstacles in life, I am here to help you navigate yours. My approach is to walk alongside my clients, helping guide them through their current struggles in the present and to explore where they may have originated in their past. I understand that when things appear difficult, they can also feel impossible to get through, and I am here so we can get through them together.

I have a unique background and heart to support emergency responders because I am an EMT and retired law enforcement officer. I have been a licensed therapist in Arizona since 2007. I believe first responders are very strong and resilient people, but sometimes they need support by a licensed professional who understands their jobs and work culture. I can help them build resilience, learn additional coping tools to get better outcomes at work and at home, and I can provide a safe and understanding environment to "off-load" and process some of the intrusive effects of trauma they've experienced (accepting adult clients only).

My goal is to provide you with a safe and therapeutic environment that will facilitate success in treatment. As a bilingual social worker, I can provide sessions in English/Spanish. I currently work with adults of all ages in outpatient setting that are finding the need for therapeutic interventions to assist with trauma wounds,addiction, anxiety, and depression.

The fact that you are reading this says a great deal about you. Despite the circumstances you are facing and the pain you are trying to deal with there is something inside of you that’s helping you to keep going and it's helping you find a way through the mess and the pain. My hope is to join you in your journey through this mess and pain. I am not the expert on your life, you are. However, I will work to meet you where you are at, hear your story, and together we will work together to help you get to where you want to be.

Hope and happiness are achievable by improving your mental health and well-being. I provide therapy to the “whole” person with support, validation, non-judgment, guidance, and compassion. My breadth of knowledge consists of trauma-informed care using different approaches to customize your experience and healing journey. It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to ask for help. I provide a safe space to talk about your struggles and challenges and I welcome vulnerability and the processing of emotions. I equate vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness.

Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, we can help. Our team of skilled therapists have decades of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. We offer specialization in PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma, working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. We strive for cultural competency and are passionate about LGBTQ & gender identity issues.

Patients treated at A Pawsitive Change are ready to move forward in their lives in a calm and caring environment. Patients can expect effective treatment for various conditions. Patients may come from a trauma background where EMDR will be helpful or this may be their first time seeking counseling, either way, A Pawsitive Change is a place to start your journey towards a better life. This is a supervised private practice. It is owned and/or managed by a master's level, non-independent licensee, under Board approved clinical supervision, pursuant to A.A.C. R4-211. The Board approved Clinical Supervisor: Linda Ouellette, LPC

Accepting New Clients. Spanish speaking. Hi! My name is Elsa. I’ve been in the field for approximately 12+ years. I am dedicated in helping you navigate the obstacles you face in life by helping you steer your path. I utilize an eclectic, non-judgmental, and safe approach to help you work through barriers. In session, we work together to identify the problem, come up with interventions and solutions that best suit your needs and abilities. I am Bilingual Spanish Speaking, am EMDR trained, and have an extensive background working with substance dependence and general mental health concerns.

Sometimes a seemingly minor event from childhood, or at other times major traumatic events that happen at any age, can overwhelm and stress us. Either immediately after or years later we start to feel the effects of these events. We may feel depressed or angry, feel anxiety or panic for no apparent reason, have unexplained physical pain, or experience difficulty sleeping or nightmares. These may start to interfere with daily life, work, and relationships. If some or all these are your experience, you are certainly not alone.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Stuck? Are you struggling with unresolved past pain? Healing is possible. I can help. My career focus has been on treating trauma and its aftermath. I have training and experience with many trauma treatment approaches ( PE, CPT, EMDR, DBT) which I apply in the context of a psychodynamic and relational approach to therapy. You have the right to seek a therapist who is a good fit!

AlphaPsy (ahh, big sigh) is a psychosomatic process, a wellness-focused EMDR synergy that supports people in clearing the pathways to self-actualization through recovery from layers of trauma. Discover how undigested, petrified, exploding or imploding emotions, beliefs and expectations manifest as your stress responses. AlphaPsy supports you in developing wisdom and skills to face onerous challenges or repetitive stressors, either personally or professionally, that have left you with intrusive thoughts, feeling overwhelmed and debilitated.

Do you need a place to sort out your inner life? As a visual artist, meditator, and counselor I bring creativity, mindfulness, and compassion to each relationship. We will explore your multiplicity, I will use a combination of evidence-based practices to attend to the whole person for a holistic approach to help you move towards self-actualization. We will work in the here-and-now in order to develop skills or insights that will support and translate into your daily life. Together we will safely attend to challenging emotions, learn to self-regulate mood, and manage thoughts and behaviors to improve wellbeing and meaning.

Thank you for your interest. With over 20 years experience in the field of psychotherapy, I have many skills and tools to empower you to find your particular path to healing. You deserve understanding and guidance at your pace. It is my honor to help guide people to their chosen goals while remaining true to themselves or maybe finding themselves along the way. I ask that you bring your full self, and I'll bring my compassionate objective listening. My ideal client is some one who is interested in a personal change process and suspect that maybe, just maybe they deserve all the things their heart desires.

Navigating challenges in our lives can often manifest as sadness, anxiety, worry about the future, and ways of coping that no longer serve us. Do you find yourself replaying past conversations or anticipating future interactions? Have you experienced grief from the loss of a loved one? Do you feel your past trauma is creating your future? Getting to the root of our issues not only allows healing, but for transformation into the best version of you. I use a non-judgmental and person-centered approach to create a safe space for you to be able to explore the root of your trauma, with curiosity and compassion.

I am passionate about working with and advocating for individuals with who have experienced trauma. I believe that healing from early childhood experiences, learning new coping strategies, and finding purpose are of paramount importance to an individual's emotional health. Everyone is capable of making positive changes in their lives and the therapeutic relationship can be a catalyst to change. As a dedicated trauma therapist, I bring compassionate and evidenced based approach to supporting individuals on their healing journeys. With specialized training in EMDR Therapy and DBR-the newest trauma out of Glasgow, Scotland.

I appreciate working with individuals who experience (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. I believe that everyone has all that they need to reach their full potential as human beings, and I am honored to be a part of the process of their growth and discovery. I am trained to provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, ages 16 and older. I am certified to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and am trained in Levels I and II Hypnosis. I provide these services within a humanistic framework in which I appreciate the resiliency of the individual.

I will be out of the office until September 10th 2024. Please message me to be added to my wait-list. Have you tried traditional talk-therapy and made progress at the beginning, only to find yourself stuck and frustrated months down the line? I offer treatments that catalyze deeper healing and growth to help my clients move forward; including EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Therapy and psychedelic integration. If you have struggled with depression, anxiety or PTSD and haven't found relief with standard treatments then my practice is for you. I offer in-person sessions in Tucson and virtual sessions throughout Arizona.

Learning from remarkable teachers and healers along the way, I have evolved a practice based on empathy and creativity. Intensively trained in EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and dysfunctional family of origin patterns. Having traveled the path of the Wounded Healer, I fully believe that we can all heal. I would love to support your path to health. I am accepting new clients. (Sorry, I am not able to accept clients involved in legal matters that would require my assistance.) Please contact me by email or voicemail. Texts don't come through this system.

My goal throughout my 30 plus years of practice has been to help you find peace in your otherwise difficult situation - comfort that may not be conceivable when you face your pain alone. Together we can work on the healing process and restore your quality of life. No one should suffer stress for long periods of time. Establishing solid mental health can also prevent related physical illnesses; consultation will benefit your entire being. Being treated in my safe, nurturing environment will enable you to leave with renewed strength and confidence for enjoying your life.