EMDR Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

Congratulations on finding yourself here! I believe in your ability to heal yourself and be happy. I will work with you to help you make lasting improvements that lead to increased happiness and calm, and a sense of purpose and belonging. Becoming the authentic version of yourself is freeing and you are worth it! I am honored to partner with you as you discover a deeper sense of self. Prior to becoming a counselor, I worked with young adults in higher education and I've worked a middle school counselor in the Paradise Valley Unified School District; I have experience with adolescents through adults.

I work with Individuals and Couples addressing Substance Abuse, Sex Addiction, Eating disorders, Depression, anxiety and Codependency. I believe in addressing core Trauma work when present. Trauma resolution is a specialty of mine, I have extensive training in this complex area of Therapy. I also work with anxiety, depression and Couples issues. I offer Individual Counseling, Customized Intensive Workshop's and hold a long standing Women's group. The group holds eight women and has been ongoing for several years. If you are interested in group therapy contact me for an assessment.

As a therapist who works with individuals and couples, I strive to create a safe, open space for my clients to share their story. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship - based on trust, respect, and authenticity - is vital to the healing process. In addition, I believe that everyone's story is uniquely important and that the journey towards healing begins with one's story being heard and understood. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with my clients as they take steps toward freedom from current and past wounds.

Do you feel stuck, anxious, out of control, or depressed? Would you like to find relief from isolating circumstances or traumatic experiences? I am an advocate for you. I am here to listen and create a tailored approach that best fits your story and healing journey. My intention is for you to find hope, freedom, and direction through effective counseling. Accepting new clients.

Laurie is accepting telehealth clients only at this time. Laurie’s intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental, creative, humor-welcoming environment for you to heal and explore the deepest parts of yourself. Her therapeutic approach is taking a journey with you, supporting your life goals and needs, while creating greater self awareness. She combines a diverse array of psychological modalities to aid you in calming inner distress and anxiety, assisting in the release of emotional blockages and helping you create a sense of deep wellbeing. Laurie has 30 years of experience in private practice and licensed in Hawaii & Arizona.

Accepting new clients. I prioritize a strong therapeutic alliance, placing you at the heart of our work. My approach is client-centered, fostering empathy, warmth, and gentle challenges. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement desensitization and reprocessing), and utilize CBT and Psychodynamic methods to encourage positive change, develop coping skills, process unresolved emotions, and gain a sense of empowerment. Together, we'll navigate challenges, promote insight, and empower you to embrace meaningful transformation by exploring the interplay between your past experiences, current patterns, and future aspirations.

Wish that never happened? I treat all sorts of traumas- from big to little. If something has happened in your life whether it be an assault, an accident, a mistake, or other upsetting experience, you're in the right place. Our minds + bodies can keep replaying those moments over and over as we hope that one day it'll stop. This is where I can help. Feeling broken, hurt, guilty, embarrassed, or afraid can be so heavy to carry around. This does not have to continue being your way of life, it truly is possible to feel better. I can take the pain out of your painful memories, once and for all.

I strive to create a trusting and collaborative experience that recognizes your unique self, the joys and challenges you have faced, and honors your resilience for your own healing. The therapy process can help increase awareness of your needs, beliefs, and actions, understand and change self-defeating patterns, and build confidence to create healthy situations and relationships. My specialties include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship concerns, LGBT Issues, spirituality and personal growth. I specialize in healing the effects of trauma.

I have my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A&M University and I am EMDR trained. During my professional experience, I have had the opportunity to support clients ranging from adolescents to adults. My main focus is on the therapeutic relationship with the client. I believe creating a safe space for the client and therapist to connect cultivates trust and makes the client feel validated in their journey. As a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, I can understand the challenges that comes with navigating the process of trying to best understand yourself and explore what makes you feel the most comfortable.

Do your emotions feel big and overwhelming? Do events from the past continue to bother you? Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure of how to move forward? My name is Noah, and with 7 years of experience in the field of behavioral health, I am here to help. I work with trauma, complex PTSD, grief and loss, divorce, pornography addiction, depression, anxiety, and anger. Life is full of challenges, and you do not have to face them alone.

Seeking a therapist can be an unsettling endeavor. I can provide a free 10-minute phone consultation to help you determine whether or not we are a good fit. As your therapist, I bring a whole-person approach to healing the past and maximizing the present. My approach is an eclectic one and with over 30 years counseling experience, my "toolbox" is "well-stocked". We all have our own intuitive wisdom to guide us but we may need help in learning how to hear and honor these messages. I am confident that we can work collaboratively to create the life that you desire.

I have been helping individuals and couples for over thirty years make positive changes in their lives. Counseling is about changing what is not working in your life, feeling better, and creating new levels of satisfaction, happiness, and peace. If you are experiencing stress or unhappiness and know it's time to do something about it, let my experience and practical approach help you grow in a positive direction. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and develop a plan to uniquely fit your needs, personality, and goals. My goal is to help you as quickly as possible improve your life.

It happened again. Another restless night. Another day trying to put on a happy face. Another day working hard to keep all the worry, negative feelings, stress and exhaustion buried inside. You are overwhelmed and can’t understand how you got here. Life is stressful. Constant worry, anxiousness, sadness, feelings of emptiness, irritability are all ways that our bodies can respond to the stress of life. Painful life experiences have a way of making us feel trapped. Maybe something painful has happened to you or your child recently or in the past and no matter how hard you have tried to work through it, nothing seems to be working.

I believe that we all seek love, acceptance, and belonging. When experiences lead us to internalize a shame message that we are not enough, we can develop ways of interacting with the world that, though helpful in the past, are no longer working (or may even be harmful). This can bring on issues related to anxiety, depression, shame and low-self-esteem, feeling out of control of your emotions, and conflicts in your relationships. As overwhelming as life can feel, I truly believe finding freedom and healing is possible and consider it a privilege to support you in this process.

Currently accepting new clients. Life is an incredible journey. There are times that life events are overwhelming or feel as if they exceed our capacity. These events can lead to anxiety, depression or feelings of being stuck. This level of stress can result in problematic relationships, low self-worth or lack of progress.

I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.

This is not a "simple thing," finding someone you can connect with to help in your journey can change your life. I know that sentence can be both terrifying and hopeful and I welcome all those parts. I show up with compassion, challenge, warmth, and honesty. Helping you show up to yourself and others is an important part of growth and connection, and we all need it. I offer a holistic approach to therapy, which takes into consideration body, mind/soul, and spirit. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems, an integrative model of realigning ourselves in wholeness.

Accepting NEW clients both in person and virtually/telehealth. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by life? Do you feel like you can’t manage stress? Or are you ready to work on the past to help your future? I would like to work with you in creating a personalized plan together to help you reach your goals, where you are in the drivers seat and I am simply the guide to help you tap into your inner strength.

You may have landed on this professional profile because you are taking stock of your life and realize that the life you have is not the one you envisioned for yourself. Whether you are bored or in a lot of pain, you may be seeking growth and change, possibly a sense of aliveness. Counseling can be a safe, nurturing setting to slow down and listen to your soul and your body. As you become aware of yourself, you begin to understand how you got to where you are, why you do what you do, and what new paths are possible to you. As a trained therapist from a relational-psychodynamic perspective, I see therapy as a collaborative process.