Feminist Therapists in Tucson, AZ

Hello and welcome. I’m Marissa, a social worker/therapist and I help people heal from trauma and cope with depression/anxiety. While my experience is varied (my background includes hospice, community mental health, children birth-5, adults with serious mental illness), my current focuses are working with trauma/neglect and promoting perinatal mental health. Many of the clients I work with are seeking healing from past wounds and a desire to deepen their connection with their self. I approach sessions with warmth and curiosity and seek to create a space in which clients feel safe being their authentic selves.

You’re searching for meaning or purpose in life. Perhaps you want to trust your intuition more. You feel at a crossroads. You’ve been successful in your work but feel a bit unsatisfied. You’re stable but lacking joie de vivre. You’re a creative, but not feeling all that creative right now. You sense this isn't something your sharp intellect or talk therapy can help you with. You feel your body holds wisdom for you, but you don’t know how to access it. I put decades of experience in psychotherapy and depth, creative, and contemplative processes in service of guiding and witnessing your unfolding into a more authentic, at-peace you.

My aim is to offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you are supported in your healing. The comfortability and trust you feel in our relationship is one of the most important aspects of therapy. Clients express appreciation for the authenticity, humor and humanness I bring to our work. Common themes include transforming beliefs and behaviors that are no longer helpful; processing difficult emotions and experiences; and growing a more supportive relationship with self.

I provide both counseling and astrology services, integrating 40 years experience of astrology into my counseling practice. 20 years of counseling experience involves guiding and supporting others through relationship concerns, family issues, anxiety, depression, sleep problems & women's health (sexual, physical, emotional.) I use CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused and emotionally focused modalities to help the client feel confident and secure in their positive coping skills. I also use mindfulness techniques and encourage the client to approach life holistically (mind, body, spirit) to obtain optimum goals of peace and happiness.

I offer an empathic, non-judgmental approach to anyone needing a supportive, client-centered session, based on your individual needs. My approach is direct and active, targeted to anyone looking to either change certain details of their life or work on personal empowerment. My family therapy focuses on enhancing communication, building stronger connections, and repairing emotional wounds.

Therapy is life changing and enriching as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to mange your life and emotions. I believe one of the most courageous things a person can do is begin to understand their own story and the challenges that have brought them to therapy for guidance and support. In my 14 years of professional experienced that my clients have and demonstrate the capacity which all of us harbor which allows for healing, feeling better, cultivating fulfilling relationships and breaking through stuck points. Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.

Times are increasingly charged, and I would love to be of support. My approach is respectful, creative, and evidence-based. I view my clients as equals and see myself as a collaborator rather than a clinically-distanced authority figure. I am grateful to serve many clients with a diversity of backgrounds.

Calling Creatives, therapists and artistic souls in search of not only solving your immediate personal problems, but exploring the underlying psychological and spiritual issues which may be contributing to these problems. A Jungian depth psychology approach to life issues and the suffering your symptoms bring, can be transformative and healing. Individuation is the process of becoming who you are meant to be, accepting your true nature. I'll help you get there as you connect to and stay grounded in your authentic Self, discover/recover lost parts of yourself, and create a life that has meaning for you.

As your therapist, I will provide you a space of safety and acceptance where you can reconnect with your power and tenderness. I am especially passionate about supporting people experiencing reproductive mental health challenges and have advanced training in this area. Focus issues include: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma/processing/integration, termination, menstrually related mood disorders. I also enjoy working with adults who are seeking to work through self-esteem, perfectionism, people-pleasing, attachment, or identity and emerging adulthood concerns.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a concentration in clinical social work, social casework, and social work administration. I have been working in the Social Work field since 2008 addressing partner violence and chronic conditions such as HIV, HCV, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, etc. As a practitioner, my goal is to create a brave environment for all people, to respect their human dignity, and self-determination. After all, you are the expert in your life and I will work alongside with you to remind you again that you do matter and you do have the ability to change your life.

I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. My general areas of interest are autistic spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, eating disorders and trauma, and obsessive compulsive problems. My experience has been that psychological change and changes in life circumstances become possible and more probable when a person understands how their mind works; how thoughts and feelings influence what happens internally and in relation to others. Therapy can help a patient obtain a greater degree of control in managing feeling states and the thoughts related to these.

Maybe life feels like a train wreck (or, worse yet, dull and boring) at the moment, but with some help: you've got this. I work with women, especially, who are quietly considering making life changes and are learning not to fear "upset" on their ways to living freely as the beautiful gifts to the universe each of us is! Time to learn to love everything about you-- you deserve an engaging and joyful life. While therapy can be scary, plan on laughing a lot if you're working with me to discover how liberating it is to live authentically. As an advanced level ETT™ specialist, I'm again offering emergency and rapid resolution of PTSD.

You’re the person who feels like you should have it together but is wondering where you fit; feels like people "just can’t know this thing about me"; looks like someone but feels like someone else; carries a secret that no one can know about. You're wondering, “Who am I now?” and terrified that the people you love most will see that. There’s a part of you that feels so hidden, so shameful that you don’t dare tell anyone. You’re certain that if they find out, they won’t want you anymore. And so you keep everyone away from that part; finally, that has meant keeping everyone away. You're hurting. You're lost. And you are lonely.

A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in New Hampshire and Arizona. I am a Clinical Fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and serve on the Board of the Greengard Center for Autism in Portsmouth, NH. I had extensive training in dialectical-behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also employ solution-focused therapy as well as strategic brief therapy. With couples, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps clients reconnect with their partners. Specialties include: -Trauma -Internet Pornography addiction -Mood disorders -Crisis Management -Parenting -Meditation/mindfulness training

With a deep-seated belief that human connection is both essential for survival and instrumental in achieving personal growth, I have dedicated my career to understanding and fostering this connection through my specialization in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), attachment theory, existentialism, and a multisystemic approach, particularly when working with children. My journey in the field of mental health has been fueled by an innate curiosity about the human experience, leading me to the profound realization that people need people to not only survive but to truly thrive.

Kierkegaard stated, “the most common form of despair is not being who you are.” Whether you experience this as anxiety, depression, a sense of being “thrown” into the world, stress, or some murky, unnamable thing, it’s daunting to not feel like yourself. A lack of support, past trauma, systemic oppression, or societal pressures can result in feeling like it’s either unsafe to be yourself or, in some cases, like you’ve never had the opportunity to even meet the real you. It’s my belief that you are worth knowing, that your story deserves to be heard, & that therapy can be a powerful tool in finding meaningful change.

I primarily work with narcissistic abuse survivors as well as empaths and HSP's (which are typically targeted by narcs). I also work with couples who feel they are in toxic dynamics and feel stuck. This life is hard but having someone who you can talk to is so helpful and I communicate with my clients, not stare at you and expect you to do all talking! I promise you that even when it feels like you just can't do it anymore.. you really can! I personally have experienced much of life's hardships but I'm grateful for that because it gave me the opportunity to help so many others!

As a clinical social worker, my commitment is to guide individuals through their journey of healing and personal growth. Whether you are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, I am here to provide dedicated support tailored to your needs. I am deeply passionate about assisting clients in cultivating self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful connections with others. Together, we will embark on a collaborative process aimed at understanding your goals and developing effective coping strategies that empower you to lead a happier and more fulfilling life.

My approach is tailored to you, the individual. I empower individuals to manage the present, while exploring the root causes of issues, facilitate personal growth, and enable clients to live their best lives. I take a person-centered approach, creating a non-judgmental space that accounts for each individual's preferences.