Optum Therapists in Tucson, AZ
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Wendy Henner Online Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85705 (Online Only)
Greetings and thank you for stopping by. I am currently accepting new clients and I am only doing telehealth session. What I value most is a deep knowledge of the self, and how to eradicate past core belief systems that no longer serve us as we evolve into our true nature. If you find yourself struggling to transform your unhealthy habits and patterns, now is the time to change. This is your life, and learning to let go of the old, outdated beliefs takes courage and skills. I would love to foster your growth on your journey forward.
Greetings and thank you for stopping by. I am currently accepting new clients and I am only doing telehealth session. What I value most is a deep knowledge of the self, and how to eradicate past core belief systems that no longer serve us as we evolve into our true nature. If you find yourself struggling to transform your unhealthy habits and patterns, now is the time to change. This is your life, and learning to let go of the old, outdated beliefs takes courage and skills. I would love to foster your growth on your journey forward.
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Healing is always possible. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. I am here to support you in your healing journey and meet you wherever you are in your process. My approach is to help my clients improve their self-awareness, identify coping skills, and increase their natural supports. Once they are ready, I help them identify and heal the source of their distress. Often times, our distress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles come from deep rooted wounds that need to be healed. My preferred modalities are EMDR, hypnotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Healing is always possible. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. I am here to support you in your healing journey and meet you wherever you are in your process. My approach is to help my clients improve their self-awareness, identify coping skills, and increase their natural supports. Once they are ready, I help them identify and heal the source of their distress. Often times, our distress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles come from deep rooted wounds that need to be healed. My preferred modalities are EMDR, hypnotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
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The Place of Healing | E Jean DuBose, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy, from its Greek origin, means to tend or render service to the soul or life spirit. My goal is to assist you to find that quiet place within you, your soul or life spirit, where your healing begins. From this source, you have the opportunity to transform your life.
Couples can learn to truly know and accept one another and take their relationship to a higher level.
Many of my clients describe me as warm and intuitive and believe that I am able to get to the core of their issues in a relatively short time.
Psychotherapy, from its Greek origin, means to tend or render service to the soul or life spirit. My goal is to assist you to find that quiet place within you, your soul or life spirit, where your healing begins. From this source, you have the opportunity to transform your life.
Couples can learn to truly know and accept one another and take their relationship to a higher level.
Many of my clients describe me as warm and intuitive and believe that I am able to get to the core of their issues in a relatively short time.
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Janine Fiordirosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85716 (Online Only)
Over the past twelve years I have had experience providing counseling services to individuals of all backgrounds in various settings within the community including foster care settings, outpatient treatment centers, collaborative care, and the school environment.
Over the past twelve years I have had experience providing counseling services to individuals of all backgrounds in various settings within the community including foster care settings, outpatient treatment centers, collaborative care, and the school environment.
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Tabitha Intschert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PYT, PLLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
Would you like to... Feel more centered? Sleep better? Make decisions more easily? Create a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Professional Yoga Therapist. I am a holistic psychotherapist here to help you find contentment in painful moments and heal emotional wounds keeping you from living joyfully. Together, we will utilize mindfulness practices to focus on internal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This will allow you to better manage your feelings, make better choices, think fewer negative thoughts, communicate more easily, and react to stress more mindfully.
Would you like to... Feel more centered? Sleep better? Make decisions more easily? Create a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Professional Yoga Therapist. I am a holistic psychotherapist here to help you find contentment in painful moments and heal emotional wounds keeping you from living joyfully. Together, we will utilize mindfulness practices to focus on internal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This will allow you to better manage your feelings, make better choices, think fewer negative thoughts, communicate more easily, and react to stress more mindfully.
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I am here to help you achieve a sense of empowerment, wellbeing, and hope. I am a skilled therapist who will pay attention to your needs and help you figure out what you want out if life from a holistic standpoint. I use a variety of modalities depending on your individual interests and goals. We can explore your journey together in a safe , confidential environment!
I am here to help you achieve a sense of empowerment, wellbeing, and hope. I am a skilled therapist who will pay attention to your needs and help you figure out what you want out if life from a holistic standpoint. I use a variety of modalities depending on your individual interests and goals. We can explore your journey together in a safe , confidential environment!
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My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
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Welcome and thank you for looking at my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and have been working in the field for over 20 years. I work primarily with adults in individual, couples and family therapy. I am also a Certified Sex Therapist and work with individuals and couples struggling with sexual dysfunction. Clients have found my systemic training and orientation to be particularly effective for couples and family therapy or when working on relationship and family of origin issues in individual therapy.
Welcome and thank you for looking at my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and have been working in the field for over 20 years. I work primarily with adults in individual, couples and family therapy. I am also a Certified Sex Therapist and work with individuals and couples struggling with sexual dysfunction. Clients have found my systemic training and orientation to be particularly effective for couples and family therapy or when working on relationship and family of origin issues in individual therapy.
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I'm Bruce, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I enjoy working with clients to develop an equal partnership based on mutual respect and trust. I work to resolve inner conflicts formed around avoided thoughts, feelings, and memories in order to heal fragmented parts of self, improve clients’ satisfaction with their lives, and decrease psychiatric symptoms.
I'm Bruce, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I enjoy working with clients to develop an equal partnership based on mutual respect and trust. I work to resolve inner conflicts formed around avoided thoughts, feelings, and memories in order to heal fragmented parts of self, improve clients’ satisfaction with their lives, and decrease psychiatric symptoms.
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Anne Cona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85750 (Online Only)
ACCEPTING NEW TELE-HEALTH CLIENTS. I specialize in working with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts, LGBTQ+ concerns, Trauma, Addition, Academic and Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Low Self-esteem. If your daily functioning is being impacted and you are struggling, participating in therapy can help you learn healthy ways of coping. As a mindfulness psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people by creating a warm and non-judgmental environment and supporting them to live more fulfilled lives.
ACCEPTING NEW TELE-HEALTH CLIENTS. I specialize in working with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts, LGBTQ+ concerns, Trauma, Addition, Academic and Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Low Self-esteem. If your daily functioning is being impacted and you are struggling, participating in therapy can help you learn healthy ways of coping. As a mindfulness psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people by creating a warm and non-judgmental environment and supporting them to live more fulfilled lives.
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Meghan Gilliland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85749 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself overthinking everything or battling an internal critic that tells you what you are doing wrong all the time? You've decided to reach out for therapy because you are tired of managing your insecurities and want to get to the root of the problem. Whether you have a history of trauma that you are ready to work through, or more recent life challenges, I can help.
Do you find yourself overthinking everything or battling an internal critic that tells you what you are doing wrong all the time? You've decided to reach out for therapy because you are tired of managing your insecurities and want to get to the root of the problem. Whether you have a history of trauma that you are ready to work through, or more recent life challenges, I can help.
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Jennifer Bernard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85742 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have provided counseling services to clients since 2008 and have experience with a wide range of mental health and behavioral disorders in a variety of treatment settings to include crisis stabilization units, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, inpatient substance abuse treatment centers, outpatient community mental health, and both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment in correctional settings. As such, I have gained extensive experience working with individuals with complex issues. I am an inclusive therapist and work with individuals/couples with a wide range of presenting issues, backgrounds, and lifestyles.
I have provided counseling services to clients since 2008 and have experience with a wide range of mental health and behavioral disorders in a variety of treatment settings to include crisis stabilization units, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, inpatient substance abuse treatment centers, outpatient community mental health, and both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment in correctional settings. As such, I have gained extensive experience working with individuals with complex issues. I am an inclusive therapist and work with individuals/couples with a wide range of presenting issues, backgrounds, and lifestyles.
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Present Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LISAC, LPCC, LADAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85716
I see wonderful results with the unique Unified Mindfulness System that I incorporate into my work. I bring to my work my own personal healing of a serious binge eating disorder/sugar addiction and other issues of suffering. I am also a researcher and involved with neuroscientists at the University of Arizona SEMA Lab and the Medical University of South Carolina, researching my innovative addiction/negative behavior change protocol. I have worked with seemingly hopeless individuals who have transformed their lives with my therapeutic approach. I offer my services out of a great sense of passion and deepest gratitude.
I see wonderful results with the unique Unified Mindfulness System that I incorporate into my work. I bring to my work my own personal healing of a serious binge eating disorder/sugar addiction and other issues of suffering. I am also a researcher and involved with neuroscientists at the University of Arizona SEMA Lab and the Medical University of South Carolina, researching my innovative addiction/negative behavior change protocol. I have worked with seemingly hopeless individuals who have transformed their lives with my therapeutic approach. I offer my services out of a great sense of passion and deepest gratitude.
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The decision to engage in change is often a difficult one, it takes a level of courage that many people have, but sometimes are not aware they do. So I applaud you for taking the first step. Whether you are struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety, relational/family dynamics or addictions, know that you are important and capable of creating a new way forward. I have been working in the field for 40 years and bring those years of experience into our sessions.
The decision to engage in change is often a difficult one, it takes a level of courage that many people have, but sometimes are not aware they do. So I applaud you for taking the first step. Whether you are struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety, relational/family dynamics or addictions, know that you are important and capable of creating a new way forward. I have been working in the field for 40 years and bring those years of experience into our sessions.
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Heather Moore
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LISAC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85719
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working in the field of addiction counseling for 20 years. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's degree in Addiction Counseling in 2014. I am Independently licensed in the state of Arizona and also Nationally Licensed as a Master Addiction Counselor. I am also certified in KAP. I specialize in the treatment of individuals and their family members suffering from chemical addiction and substance abuse. I also specialize in trauma and provide EMDR and/ or IFS to address trauma/ substance abuse or both. I work with adults exclusively but will see adolescents if the issue is addiction related.
I have been working in the field of addiction counseling for 20 years. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's degree in Addiction Counseling in 2014. I am Independently licensed in the state of Arizona and also Nationally Licensed as a Master Addiction Counselor. I am also certified in KAP. I specialize in the treatment of individuals and their family members suffering from chemical addiction and substance abuse. I also specialize in trauma and provide EMDR and/ or IFS to address trauma/ substance abuse or both. I work with adults exclusively but will see adolescents if the issue is addiction related.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85715
My ideal client is someone struggling with anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem issues, seeking a safe space to heal and grow. They yearn to understand themselves better, build resilience, and find inner peace. Through therapy, they aim to gain coping skills, boost confidence, and navigate life's challenges with clarity and strength. They want to break free from past traumas, manage overwhelming emotions, and cultivate a sense of empowerment to live authentically and fully.
My ideal client is someone struggling with anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem issues, seeking a safe space to heal and grow. They yearn to understand themselves better, build resilience, and find inner peace. Through therapy, they aim to gain coping skills, boost confidence, and navigate life's challenges with clarity and strength. They want to break free from past traumas, manage overwhelming emotions, and cultivate a sense of empowerment to live authentically and fully.
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Are you struggling against an internal voice that says you aren't good enough or worthy of love and acceptance for who you are? This voice may have turned into beliefs that left you feeling unseen, unheard, and unloved. This is a common story for many people, however, it doesn't reflect the authentic nature of who you are. You are powerful, you are lovable, and you are worthy. During our time together, I willl help you reconnect with your true self by providing a safe, accepting, and judgemrnt free environment.
Are you struggling against an internal voice that says you aren't good enough or worthy of love and acceptance for who you are? This voice may have turned into beliefs that left you feeling unseen, unheard, and unloved. This is a common story for many people, however, it doesn't reflect the authentic nature of who you are. You are powerful, you are lovable, and you are worthy. During our time together, I willl help you reconnect with your true self by providing a safe, accepting, and judgemrnt free environment.
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InnerSenses (Thomas Cooper) has been providing loving, respectful and compassionate psychotherapy services in the State of Arizona since 1988. Mr. Cooper provides a safe and secure counseling environment that invites individuals to develop their own positive living lifestyle for themselves and those individuals who are associated with them. InnerSenses provides counseling services both in-office as well as teletherapy in Arizona. Mr. Cooper provides individual, couples and family therapies which include such areas as problem gambling, substance disorders, psychiatric disorders (PTSD, depression, anxiety, gender disorders.
InnerSenses (Thomas Cooper) has been providing loving, respectful and compassionate psychotherapy services in the State of Arizona since 1988. Mr. Cooper provides a safe and secure counseling environment that invites individuals to develop their own positive living lifestyle for themselves and those individuals who are associated with them. InnerSenses provides counseling services both in-office as well as teletherapy in Arizona. Mr. Cooper provides individual, couples and family therapies which include such areas as problem gambling, substance disorders, psychiatric disorders (PTSD, depression, anxiety, gender disorders.
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Talking about problems can be difficult, not to mention taking action to solve them. The change process unfolds when you are listened to and understood. With warmth, humor, interest, and respect, I will help you focus on action steps as well as just talking as you make and maintain contact with your goals and also with your hopes and dreams. To do so I will also help you examine any life patterns, active in the present or originating from the past, that contribute to feeling stuck. Assisting you to bring mindfulness, commitment, and self-compassion into the change process will be my role.
Talking about problems can be difficult, not to mention taking action to solve them. The change process unfolds when you are listened to and understood. With warmth, humor, interest, and respect, I will help you focus on action steps as well as just talking as you make and maintain contact with your goals and also with your hopes and dreams. To do so I will also help you examine any life patterns, active in the present or originating from the past, that contribute to feeling stuck. Assisting you to bring mindfulness, commitment, and self-compassion into the change process will be my role.
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Miguel C. Federico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPsy, LPC, CCATP, CCTP-I, ACEP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85715
Are you stressed out or feeling down? I I use Emotional Freedom Techniques and other energy psychotherapy to deactivate the obsessions, the worries, and the urge to do the compulsion in those with OCD; to deactivate negative thoughts, even suicidal ideation; deactivate the mindreading of a person with social anxiety, along with negative body image; process trauma and whichever mental health issues it causes, PTSD, Depression, anxiety disorders, etc; and relieve pain (not cure the condition) pain management only. Otherwise, I use Cognitive challenging, Cognitive restructuring, EMDR, and/or Mindfulness for some clients/patients.
Are you stressed out or feeling down? I I use Emotional Freedom Techniques and other energy psychotherapy to deactivate the obsessions, the worries, and the urge to do the compulsion in those with OCD; to deactivate negative thoughts, even suicidal ideation; deactivate the mindreading of a person with social anxiety, along with negative body image; process trauma and whichever mental health issues it causes, PTSD, Depression, anxiety disorders, etc; and relieve pain (not cure the condition) pain management only. Otherwise, I use Cognitive challenging, Cognitive restructuring, EMDR, and/or Mindfulness for some clients/patients.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy