Couples Counseling Therapists in Maricopa County, AZ

I work with people using a variety of philosophies, but those encompassing humanistic and psychodynamic theories inform most of my practice. This generally means I am most interested in focusing on emotions, insight, relationships, past experiences, meta-emotion, self-worth, authenticity, fantasies, and the unconscious. I rely heavily on discussing shame, vulnerability, emotional needs, and creating meaning in life. I am fairly non-directive, and I will be most focused on helping you find your own authentic path by reflecting and exploring deeper meanings and patterns that arise in our discussions.

Life is messy! Usually you can manage what life sends your way effectively, but sometimes you need a skilled professional to help you navigate more difficult, intense, or overwhelming situations. My goal is to build a safe, collaborative, non-judgmental environment to help you find solutions to your problems. I work with couples and adult individuals dealing with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, transitional issues, infidelity, and problems with communication.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate through various mental health presentations. I have been certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Clients are assessed, and with them, a unique, meaningful, and strength-based treatment plan is developed. Meeting clients where they are is the number one priority, and through the use of various therapeutic strategies and a healthy and positive therapeutic relationship, clients are encouraged to identify and work through that which prevents them from living an authentic, rewarding, and fulfilling life.

Does anxiety get in the way of your performance sexually, or otherwise? Have past experiences left you feeling guarded, fearful or confused? Is being vulnerable difficult for you? Unresolved grief or trauma can make us feel stuck, misunderstood, and unable to move forward. It can leave us feeling depressed, and anxious. Perhaps you desire enhanced connection with others but this has been elusive to you and you feel physically or emotionally blocked in some way. You want to reach your full potential in all areas of your life and you just need some support to unlock it.

Feeling stressed and confused about your inability to connect with your partner? Tired of the constant fighting? Maybe your relationship is going well, but you are overwhelmed by difficult mental health symptoms. Therapy is a process that can bring a sense of peace to your life. It can be a perilous journey from guiding you from chaos and despair to order and hope. As your experienced guide, we'll face challenges and emotions together moving toward our destination. For couples, we'll transform disconnection and conflict into connection and intimacy. For individuals, we'll move from being controlled by symptoms to mastering them.

Immediate availability! Do you crave consistent and secure connections as you navigate the uncertainty that comes with being human? Unpredictable and overwhelming circumstances and relationships can feel dangerous, shaping how we view ourselves and others. As a therapist trained in examining relationships, my hope is to help clarify how your experiences and relationships have impacted where you’ve been so we can figure out where you want to go. Though therapy can be uncomfortable, I provide a warm and safe atmosphere for self-exploration and action.

I am a owner and founder of Stories Counseling, PLLC and an approved Clinical Supervisor. As a therapist and former pastor, my personal motto is that EVERY.STORY.MATTERS. I truly believe that we are not defined by our wounds and that there is true healing through refinement, redemption, and reconciliation to the self. No matter where you are in this life journey, it is the hope that you can see that the story isn't over yet and you can write the future chapters that you need your life story to be. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families and hope that I can be a safe place for you.

One of the bravest things that you can do, is to advocate for yourself. This can also be one of the most challenging things. If you find yourself feeling stuck or in need of support, therapy may be the boost that you need! In my sessions, I aim to create a space that is both comforting and collaborative to facilitate support, validation, and grace. As a client, you are the expert in your life, and with some guidance and support, you are able to achieve the goals that you set out for yourself.

With over 30 years experience in individual and couple psychotherapy, I learned to tailor my treatment to the SPECIFIC needs of each person or couple. I help patients identify dynamics that hold them back and keep them isolated and unfulfilled. With couples, I identify deep core issues that maintain disconnection and conflict, leading to improved understanding, empathy and renewed love for each other. Changes brought about by this treatment are not meant to be temporary but long lasting as people learn skills and make use of tools that will continue to be available to them well after treatment is over.

Do you need help dealing with life transitions? Are you trying to cope with relationship conflicts and getting nowhere? Have you been struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression created by the stresses in your life? Do you feel as though your usual coping strategies just aren't working for you anymore? Ready to deal with these in better ways? I can help. I have more than 25 years of experience dealing with human behavior, development, and performance issues, and work with adults, couples, and groups--helping them deal more effectively with life transitions, relationship issues, and other psychological concerns.

Hi All! I am a passionate and empathetic licensed therapist with over 10 years of counseling experience for children, teenagers, adults and families. Being open and vulnerable is a huge step into your healing journey and I love being a guide to help.I help my clients with a variety of challenges such as generalized anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, gender identity, trauma, anger, self- esteem, grief & loss, life stressors, family and relationship issues including family of origin/generational trauma issues, life changes, pre/post partum mental health issues and eating disorders. I am a LGBTQIA ally.

I work with clients from preteen, adolescents/teenagers, adults, and couples. Life throws us challenges at all stages, and the skills we need can be different for each experience. I hope to help others with building up their toolbox of skills and strategies. We have the skills but sometimes need the help get to where we want to be mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Are you looking at life and wondering how you got here? Maybe your hopes, dreams and goals aren't panning out the way you had envisioned. May be you find yourself working so hard in life and every time you turn around, another curveball is thrown your way. Possibly you are tired of feeling like "roommates" with your partner and can't remember the last time you felt true intimacy and love. Whether you're dealing with relationship concerns, work/life stressors, self-doubt, or irrational beliefs, our work together can help you heal, grow and create a different path in life.

If you find yourself struggling, feeling overwhelmed or experiencing painful emotions in your everyday life or perhaps experiencing triggers from past trauma, I work with people like you, who sometimes get stuck in a cycle of self-defeating behavior in your personal life and relationships. Together we can address your needs of improving your quality of life such as helping you manage stress and anxiety. We would start by creating a collaborative relationship. I facilitate this by doing my best to create a comfortable space where you can share not only your issues, but one that helps shape your ideas for growth and change

Accepting New Clients! Serving Arizona Families, Couples & Individuals, Specializing in Addictions, Process Addictions & Mental Health Issues. Today can be the beginning of Change, “Let’s Get Started”. If you are feeling distressed and frustrated over having lost some or all control over gambling, shopping, obsessive & compulsive behaviors, sex, alcohol, cannabis, or other substances in your life or the lives of loved ones? Are you feeling despair, isolation, anxiety, loneliness or depression? " Let's start Healing Today".

Here at The Psychology Lab we have a team of amazing therapists to help your needs. We provide individual, couples, family, children, or group sessions. In these sessions we can work on a variety of topics such as infidelity, communication issues, trauma, post traumatic distress, depression, anxiety, childhood issues, addiction issues, chronic pain, couple’s work, and even feelings of disconnectedness. Sometimes you may not even have words yet on what you feel like you need, that’s okay! We have a variety of ways to help promote a space for healing and connection.

Someone who had a tremendous impact on my life once told me that while we are wounded in relationships, we are also healed in relationships. This reminder has informed my approach in therapy since the day my very first client sat in front of me. It is my hope that the therapeutic relationship we build together imparts just that upon you: restoration from both the wounds which you are altogether too familiar with, as well as those which you may not know are even there. It’s my privilege to provide the space where you can feel comfortable sharing. Together, we can find hope, as it is never truly lost.

Currently Accepting New Clients via Telehealth only. In addition to Arizona, I am also licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri and Texas. It takes courage to understand the circumstances of our personal journeys. I provide a safe and collaborative environment to help client's identify concerns, establish achievable goals, and provide support and encouragement towards higher functioning. I empower my clients to identify their own strengths, experiences, and interpersonal relationships to help guide them to positive change.

Develop strength to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, and trauma! Air Force vet. I'm a licensed counselor and certified trauma professional with an approach that is flexible, collaborative, and effective. I hope to motivate you to pursue your goals and provide affordable mental health care that elevates your psychological fitness.