EMDR Therapists in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ
My integrative approach to counseling utilizes techniques from person-centered, DBT, CBT, EMDR, Gottman, and mindfulness.
“The more you understand how worthy you are, the more likely you’ll find your strength again.” - Tabitha Brown. It is essential to understand our own worth and to learn who we are as individuals. Unfortunately through various life events, we may lose sight of who we are or never learn who we are at all. When we don’t have an understanding of our own worth, it is difficult to find our inner strength and to understand what we deserve out of life and relationships. Due to feelings of unworthiness and/or low self-esteem, we may end up making decisions, choosing relationships, and reacting to life in ways that do not serve us well.
My integrative approach to counseling utilizes techniques from person-centered, DBT, CBT, EMDR, Gottman, and mindfulness.
“The more you understand how worthy you are, the more likely you’ll find your strength again.” - Tabitha Brown. It is essential to understand our own worth and to learn who we are as individuals. Unfortunately through various life events, we may lose sight of who we are or never learn who we are at all. When we don’t have an understanding of our own worth, it is difficult to find our inner strength and to understand what we deserve out of life and relationships. Due to feelings of unworthiness and/or low self-esteem, we may end up making decisions, choosing relationships, and reacting to life in ways that do not serve us well.
Claudette Waite New Point Of View Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, C-DBT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85048
I am EMDR Certified (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DBT Certified.
"Shame cannot survive being spoken and being met with empathy" Brene Brown. My goal is to support your healing, to hold a sacred space that feels safe to you and where you no longer feel alone in your pain. I specialize in helping people with attachment / relationship wounding trauma , family disconnection/dysfunction, divorce, codependency, self-esteem, and relationship problems. If you struggle with fear of abandonment, unstable relationships and self-image I can help. If you struggle with not being good enough, chronic feelings of unworthiness, control, the need to be perfect and comparing yourself to others, then call me.
I am EMDR Certified (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DBT Certified.
"Shame cannot survive being spoken and being met with empathy" Brene Brown. My goal is to support your healing, to hold a sacred space that feels safe to you and where you no longer feel alone in your pain. I specialize in helping people with attachment / relationship wounding trauma , family disconnection/dysfunction, divorce, codependency, self-esteem, and relationship problems. If you struggle with fear of abandonment, unstable relationships and self-image I can help. If you struggle with not being good enough, chronic feelings of unworthiness, control, the need to be perfect and comparing yourself to others, then call me.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR), Attachment-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Play-Based Therapy, Parent-Child Relationship Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Hi! I'm Kiara, a mental health therapist at Evolve Counseling. Thank you for considering me to be a part of your or your family's healing journey! I specialize in supporting women & teens healing from complex trauma, attachment trauma, & generational trauma, while also strengthening relationships with themselves, others, & their world. I'm equally passionate about supporting children and teens healing from childhood issues while simultaneously empowering parents to connect with their children. My goal is to provide a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, & supported as you navigate your path to healing.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR), Attachment-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Play-Based Therapy, Parent-Child Relationship Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Hi! I'm Kiara, a mental health therapist at Evolve Counseling. Thank you for considering me to be a part of your or your family's healing journey! I specialize in supporting women & teens healing from complex trauma, attachment trauma, & generational trauma, while also strengthening relationships with themselves, others, & their world. I'm equally passionate about supporting children and teens healing from childhood issues while simultaneously empowering parents to connect with their children. My goal is to provide a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, & supported as you navigate your path to healing.
Traumas, PTSD, and emotional difficulties can be treated through more innovative types of therapy as EMDR and Emotional Freedom Techniques.
I believe that everyone has the power to make positive changes in their lives. Whether it be relationship issues, addictions, personal achievement, coping with loss, trauma, depression, or anxiety, I feel I can help guide you through your journey. This is done through the utilization of a variety of counseling techniques and a down to earth, reality based, direct approach to therapy. I attempt to provide a very supportive, safe, and at times, lighthearted environment in which life changes can occur.
Traumas, PTSD, and emotional difficulties can be treated through more innovative types of therapy as EMDR and Emotional Freedom Techniques.
I believe that everyone has the power to make positive changes in their lives. Whether it be relationship issues, addictions, personal achievement, coping with loss, trauma, depression, or anxiety, I feel I can help guide you through your journey. This is done through the utilization of a variety of counseling techniques and a down to earth, reality based, direct approach to therapy. I attempt to provide a very supportive, safe, and at times, lighthearted environment in which life changes can occur.
The Empowerment Group,LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, RN, BSN
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85044
I specialize in EMDR, play therapy, grief and loss, and sandtray.
STARTING NEW GROUPS CALL 602-525-5783 TO JOIN. What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? Let's get started! I work with individuals and families from birth to 100+! I have literally worked with families from birth to the end of life, focusing on working through those matters or events in life that hold each of us back from our full potential. Isn't it time for your optimal life? Life can be heavy and I will work with you and your family or friends to help you locate and access your inner strength to guide your life's journey.
I specialize in EMDR, play therapy, grief and loss, and sandtray.
STARTING NEW GROUPS CALL 602-525-5783 TO JOIN. What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? Let's get started! I work with individuals and families from birth to 100+! I have literally worked with families from birth to the end of life, focusing on working through those matters or events in life that hold each of us back from our full potential. Isn't it time for your optimal life? Life can be heavy and I will work with you and your family or friends to help you locate and access your inner strength to guide your life's journey.
Charee' Washington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85044
I'm an EMDR and Perinatal Mental Health Trained Therapist specializing in Trauma, Perinatal/Post Partum Mental Health, and strained/broken relationships.
Feeling stuck in life? Struggling with unfulfilling relationships or the emotional challenges of motherhood? Whether you're navigating personal struggles or adjusting to life with a new baby, I'm here to help you find clarity, balance, and healing. Let’s work together to move forward and create the life you deserve.
I'm an EMDR and Perinatal Mental Health Trained Therapist specializing in Trauma, Perinatal/Post Partum Mental Health, and strained/broken relationships.
Feeling stuck in life? Struggling with unfulfilling relationships or the emotional challenges of motherhood? Whether you're navigating personal struggles or adjusting to life with a new baby, I'm here to help you find clarity, balance, and healing. Let’s work together to move forward and create the life you deserve.
I’m trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to treat individuals with various types of anxiety and sexual, emotional, racial, spiritual, and physical trauma.
Do you find it difficult to open up and talk about private traumatic experiences? The loss of a loved one, job, friend, home? Natural disaster? Intimate violation? Discrimination? Spiritual and metaphysical changes? Is your ability to work, be with friends, spend time with family, or have close relationships difficult? If yes, I’m here to help!
I’m trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to treat individuals with various types of anxiety and sexual, emotional, racial, spiritual, and physical trauma.
Do you find it difficult to open up and talk about private traumatic experiences? The loss of a loved one, job, friend, home? Natural disaster? Intimate violation? Discrimination? Spiritual and metaphysical changes? Is your ability to work, be with friends, spend time with family, or have close relationships difficult? If yes, I’m here to help!
Brittani P Antunes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85044 (Online Only)
In my judgment-free-zone, I use effective methods ( EMDR + Accelerated Resolution Therapy) that can lighten, and even rid the impacts of things you've been through.
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.
In my judgment-free-zone, I use effective methods ( EMDR + Accelerated Resolution Therapy) that can lighten, and even rid the impacts of things you've been through.
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.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Phoenix
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Troy Tangeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85044
I specialize in EMDR Therapy with an attachment-focused approach to help heal trauma and wounds that traditional talk therapy may not fully address.
Are you dealing with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, loss, depression, or relationship issues? I might be the therapist you need to navigate these challenges. Together, we’ll identify and reprocess the information stored in your mind that’s causing distress. By working collaboratively, we’ll desensitize and reintegrate these memories, aiming to reduce or eliminate their impact. My goal is to help you move beyond the past, manage or find joy in life, and restore hope for the future.
I specialize in EMDR Therapy with an attachment-focused approach to help heal trauma and wounds that traditional talk therapy may not fully address.
Are you dealing with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, loss, depression, or relationship issues? I might be the therapist you need to navigate these challenges. Together, we’ll identify and reprocess the information stored in your mind that’s causing distress. By working collaboratively, we’ll desensitize and reintegrate these memories, aiming to reduce or eliminate their impact. My goal is to help you move beyond the past, manage or find joy in life, and restore hope for the future.
Dalisa Jimenez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85048
I provide services including Play Therapy, Sand Tray, and EMDR.
Parenting can be difficult. This is especially true when your child is experiencing behavioral problems. Whether it’s problems within the parent-child relationship, academics, peer relationships, or difficulty managing emotions, I can help. Young children are unique in their experience of the world and the challenges they face. My experience in the Birth to Five field as well as working with individuals of all ages has provided me the opportunity to help families from many different backgrounds with a variety of problems.
I provide services including Play Therapy, Sand Tray, and EMDR.
Parenting can be difficult. This is especially true when your child is experiencing behavioral problems. Whether it’s problems within the parent-child relationship, academics, peer relationships, or difficulty managing emotions, I can help. Young children are unique in their experience of the world and the challenges they face. My experience in the Birth to Five field as well as working with individuals of all ages has provided me the opportunity to help families from many different backgrounds with a variety of problems.
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Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85044 (Online Only)
That's why I use a phased approach integrating somatic practices and EMDR, empowering you to regulate your nervous system and release the stored trauma held within your body.
Trauma isn't just a memory; it's an experience that echoes through your entire being, disconnecting you from your power within. For many women, it makes you feel like a stranger in your own skin, no matter how much time has passed. Trauma isn't always about the events that occurred. Sometimes, it's about what DIDN'T happen- the needs that went unmet in your life, the yearning for love, safety, and security. You may find yourself feeling fragmented, presenting one face to the world- strong and confident- while another part of you is weighed down by deep hurt, pain, depression, and anxiety.
That's why I use a phased approach integrating somatic practices and EMDR, empowering you to regulate your nervous system and release the stored trauma held within your body.
Trauma isn't just a memory; it's an experience that echoes through your entire being, disconnecting you from your power within. For many women, it makes you feel like a stranger in your own skin, no matter how much time has passed. Trauma isn't always about the events that occurred. Sometimes, it's about what DIDN'T happen- the needs that went unmet in your life, the yearning for love, safety, and security. You may find yourself feeling fragmented, presenting one face to the world- strong and confident- while another part of you is weighed down by deep hurt, pain, depression, and anxiety.
Kelly Weber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85044
This can range from skill building to more intense trauma therapy such as EMDR for individuals and research based methods to treat couples.
In relationships, do you constantly second guess yourself, feel unworthy or suffer from old hurts and wounds? Do you feel stuck and can't find your way out of unhealthy patterns? Individual therapy can be helpful to obtain awareness of the root cause of these issues such as an abusive relationship, challenging childhood or other traumas which we can then strategize the best way to build your skills for healthy behaviors and decision making so you can obtain the optimal life you want. I also offer couples therapy based on Gottman methods and principles based on 40+ years of data proven results.
This can range from skill building to more intense trauma therapy such as EMDR for individuals and research based methods to treat couples.
In relationships, do you constantly second guess yourself, feel unworthy or suffer from old hurts and wounds? Do you feel stuck and can't find your way out of unhealthy patterns? Individual therapy can be helpful to obtain awareness of the root cause of these issues such as an abusive relationship, challenging childhood or other traumas which we can then strategize the best way to build your skills for healthy behaviors and decision making so you can obtain the optimal life you want. I also offer couples therapy based on Gottman methods and principles based on 40+ years of data proven results.
Drawing from therapeutic modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Play-Based Therapy, I offer both individual and family counseling.
Hello my name is Brooke! I primarily work with children, teens, and young adults, addressing ADHD, Autism, Giftedness, Parenting, Parent-Child Relationships, Identity Issues, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Depression. I have a passion for working with individuals that feel misunderstood. I believe that at the root of feeling misunderstood lies a disconnect within ourselves that creates a disconnect with our outer world. We often engage in the act of "comparing ourselves," as it's hard not to! As a therapist, I love guiding my clients to look inward and witness them realize, "I am my best thing."
Drawing from therapeutic modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Play-Based Therapy, I offer both individual and family counseling.
Hello my name is Brooke! I primarily work with children, teens, and young adults, addressing ADHD, Autism, Giftedness, Parenting, Parent-Child Relationships, Identity Issues, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Depression. I have a passion for working with individuals that feel misunderstood. I believe that at the root of feeling misunderstood lies a disconnect within ourselves that creates a disconnect with our outer world. We often engage in the act of "comparing ourselves," as it's hard not to! As a therapist, I love guiding my clients to look inward and witness them realize, "I am my best thing."
Amity Counseling & Consultation - Colleen Steppa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Waitlist for new clients
My favorite modalities are sand tray, EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CBT.
Do you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over in relationships? Do people say you have a "bad picker" when it comes to friends and partners? Sounds like a good place to start in therapy to explore some patterns and where they come from. I specialize in working with people of all genders who are survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, including religious trauma. In therapy, I work with people on setting boundaries by learning how to listen to their own needs and trust themselves. I am not credentialed with state insurance plans (Medicaid/Medical Assistance/AHCCCS) or EAPs.
My favorite modalities are sand tray, EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CBT.
Do you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over in relationships? Do people say you have a "bad picker" when it comes to friends and partners? Sounds like a good place to start in therapy to explore some patterns and where they come from. I specialize in working with people of all genders who are survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, including religious trauma. In therapy, I work with people on setting boundaries by learning how to listen to their own needs and trust themselves. I am not credentialed with state insurance plans (Medicaid/Medical Assistance/AHCCCS) or EAPs.
I specialize in working with adults, children, blended families, and couples who are experiencing trauma/PTSD, parenting challenges, life transitions, communication issues, anxiety, and/or depression. I am a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR, somatic therapies, and play therapy.
I specialize in working with adults, children, blended families, and couples who are experiencing trauma/PTSD, parenting challenges, life transitions, communication issues, anxiety, and/or depression. I am a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR, somatic therapies, and play therapy.
Along with deep listening I also often work with dream images, creative expression, parts-work, and EMDR.
“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” - C. G. Jung. Whether you are experiencing loss, loneliness, confusion, addiction, depression, or anxiety, your experience has meaning. Together we can listen to what you need most, ground through the breath and the body, and alleviate trauma responses while discovering your authentic self.
Along with deep listening I also often work with dream images, creative expression, parts-work, and EMDR.
“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” - C. G. Jung. Whether you are experiencing loss, loneliness, confusion, addiction, depression, or anxiety, your experience has meaning. Together we can listen to what you need most, ground through the breath and the body, and alleviate trauma responses while discovering your authentic self.
Karyn Romo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ 85044 (Online Only)
Trained in EMDR and specialize in trauma counseling.
You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face. I believe that the therapeutic journey can be an important part of helping you understand those experiences. I am passionate for getting to know people and providing support as you navigate through transitions in life. I desire to help individuals build healthy self-esteem, heal from traumatic experiences, and live a purposeful life. Life moves forward quickly and we are served best by finding what works, modifying what doesn't, and incorporating those changes to achieve our goals.
Trained in EMDR and specialize in trauma counseling.
You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face. I believe that the therapeutic journey can be an important part of helping you understand those experiences. I am passionate for getting to know people and providing support as you navigate through transitions in life. I desire to help individuals build healthy self-esteem, heal from traumatic experiences, and live a purposeful life. Life moves forward quickly and we are served best by finding what works, modifying what doesn't, and incorporating those changes to achieve our goals.
Additionally, I incorporate grounding, mindfulness, EMDR, and somatization techniques in our work together.
Men, women, and couples seek a space to process difficult emotions with a trusted, empathic therapist who works to not only listen but to understand their experiences. My priority is for clients to feel secure in expressing both their sufferings and their longings. Adult individuals and couples see me upon experiencing a variety of issues pertaining to life transitions with career or family, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, sexual assault/domestic violence, spirituality, substance use, and insomnia.
Additionally, I incorporate grounding, mindfulness, EMDR, and somatization techniques in our work together.
Men, women, and couples seek a space to process difficult emotions with a trusted, empathic therapist who works to not only listen but to understand their experiences. My priority is for clients to feel secure in expressing both their sufferings and their longings. Adult individuals and couples see me upon experiencing a variety of issues pertaining to life transitions with career or family, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, sexual assault/domestic violence, spirituality, substance use, and insomnia.
Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen - Brene Brown- My professional background includes hands-on experience with diverse cultures and populations. Currently, I am actively training in both Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR). These modalities enrich my toolkit, allowing me to offer comprehensive and effective support to those I serve.
Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen - Brene Brown- My professional background includes hands-on experience with diverse cultures and populations. Currently, I am actively training in both Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR). These modalities enrich my toolkit, allowing me to offer comprehensive and effective support to those I serve.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.