Parenting Therapists in Mesa, AZ

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I work with couples, families and individuals who are seeking help to understand and deal with life's challenges. Whether you are seeking solutions for marital difficulties, repair parent/child relationships, aid your child in seeking help, or work through other trials and struggles, I will work intentionally to create a safe and inviting environment. I will collaborate with you in learning coping strategies, understanding perspectives and discovering ways to thrive in life and relationships.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona. I work with children, adolescents, teens, individuals, couples and families. I also provide counseling services for anger management, stress management and individuals struggling with addiction. My passion is helping individuals and families find freedom from codependency, negative thinking, anxiety and depression

As we navigate pregnancy, birth, and parenthood, we are often challenged. Struggling with infertility. Feeling fearful as we prepare for our upcoming birth. Looking for a safe place to process birth trauma. Experiencing postpartum depression/anxiety. Difficulties adjusting to change. Seeking resolution about the past so we can be the kind of parents we want to be. Yearning to parent differently than we were raised, but not sure how. I will absolutely challenge you to do the work in these areas. And I will also be there to support you as you prioritize yourself and watch the rest of the pieces fall into place.

As a proponent for positive psychology, Lynell incorporates a strong positive approach to her counseling. Lynell has worked with children in both a school environment and on an individual basis within the family unit. While working at Catholic Charities, Lynell has focused on strengthening the family through her work with Maggie’s Place and couples counseling. As a member of the LDS community, she understands how the strength of spiritual tools may improve one’s life. Specializes in: Family Counseling Adolescents (ages 5-18) Co-parenting Couples Individuals Seniors

The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves hold enormous power. You may be feeling stuck, disconnected or hopeless due to stressful life changes, family conflict, unhealthy coping patterns or things that have happened in your past. Learning to find the power of your inner voice and take control of your life story can create new ways of viewing yourself and the world. This can restore peace within your mind, body and relationships with others.

I am a bilingual (Spanish) therapist who specializes in working with children and families. I offer both in-office and in-home counseling because I recognize that many kids feel more comfortable in their own home than in a therapist's office. Considering the fact that I will only be involved with a family for a relatively short period of time, I use a family systems approach to therapy and I teach parents how to become therapeutic to their children.

It might seem impossible but, you can learn to love yourself. I provide a rich environment for learning and exploration of what is important to you so you can refocus your life and move forward with intention. Through counseling, you can learn to cooperate with your mind and body. With more than three decades in the fields of special education, parenting education, and mental health, I work with individuals, couples, and families to identify their specific needs and provide education to support progress toward their personal goals.

I provide specific counseling services to families, children and adults challenged by a array of issues. I am a skilled parenting educator, play therapist and counselor; having worked 35 years in private practice and 40 years in the field of social work. My work history has provided me with a broad experience base in counseling people of all ages. I am honored to work in this field and love what I do I do for a living. I look forward to talking with you. If you would like more information about my work, please check out my website at: www.playtherapy.tv

You matter. You are not here by chance but by divine appointment. You are ready. The thought of starting therapy can be daunting, especially if this is your first time looking for help. I’ve sat on "the couch." I’ve felt the anxiety. I’ve reached for the tissues and sobbed in a stranger’s office. I want to acknowledge your strength and potential as you embark on this beautiful journey of healing and transformation- a coming back to your essence, open to the experiences of the present moment, and confident in your ability to navigate the "ebb and flow" of life. Let me guide you to this place with mindfulness and connection.

Life can throw hardships at us, and our pain is so real and deep. My passion is to walk alongside clients through healing, gaining strength, and building resilience during tough times. I want to help individuals and families find solutions and hope for wise, healthy, and meaningful living. We will turn hardships into growth opportunities by sorting out internal and external sources of distress leading to anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. We will design an individual and family healing plan to restore freedom and peace and live out the more significant potential in life.

Are you struggling to communicate with your partner without arguing or breaking down? Are you feeling more disconnected or distant? Do you have trust issues from infidelity, finances, or dishonesty? Are you being challenged to rebuild the foundation for your relationship? Are you experiencing differences in priorities and values that are leading to conflict and tension in your relationship?

Are you a parent who understands that your child needs more than a bandaid approach or a one-size-fits-all solution? Are outbursts, panic attacks, or shutting down preventing your child from truly thriving? Perhaps you are an adult struggling with social anxiety or depression that gets in the way of living your best life. Tamara offers individual, family, & group counseling as well as autism evaluations for ages 12 months to young adults. She will help with, not only overcoming the immediate challenges of today, but making changes that will lead to thriving for the future.

Counseling can be a powerful way to improve self-esteem, understand family dynamics, strengthen relationships, and build an encouraging support system. I come with a wide range of experience, working with children in residential treatment as young as 11 y.o., through outpatient treatment to age 70. Often times, counseling is the first place someone learns to identify and untangle the traumas of their life to become the best version of themselves in the present. My focus is to understand the unique goals of each person and help them achieve those goals with compassion and patience.

Whether you are seeking solutions for a long standing issue or with a recent struggle, I would love to help. I work with adult individuals and couples regarding relational conflict, parenting struggles, present or past trauma, depression, coping with life transitions, low self esteem, anxiety, shame, addiction, and spiritual struggles. My approach is client-centered and holistic in view as I believe that each of us present with a rich history of our own unique qualities and experiences that have led to successes as well as challenges..

Hello beautiful soul! I am so excited at the thought of being a part of your journey! I know that life can get overwhelming and complicated at times. Perhaps you feel stuck, weighed down, buried, or even like you’re drowning. I can absolutely relate to that. I’ve found that the best way to work through my pain is through the loving guidance and connection with someone able to help me view things from a different perspective. Most likely, your nervous system has been on overdrive for quite some time. Perhaps you find yourself repeating patterns or cycles, and just need a little assistance to move into a healthier state of being.

I have over 10 years of experience working with clients with a variety of presenting issues including: anxiety, depression, trauma history, family conflict, parenting concerns, and other various emotional and behavioral challenges. I have also have experience working with Caucasian, Hispanic, and Native American populations .

As a therapist, I strive to provide a compassionate, friendly, and non-judgmental approach to therapy to establish an environment where clients feel safe to work through sensitive and difficult problems. I view the counseling process as a team effort where the counselor and client learn to trust one another, define and explore problem areas, identify future goals for an improved life, and develop a plan to achieve those goals.

8/18/24 - I have one after school appointment available and one mid morning appointment available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 19 years of experience working with children, young adults, adults and families. I work with young children ages 3 and older utIizing Adlerian Play therapy, art and sand therapy. I also work with adolescent and adults. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anger management, ADHD, anxiety, abuse and trauma, adoption and attachment, parenting struggles, and grief and loss.

Are you the parent who understands that your child needs more than a bandaid approach or a one-size-fits-all solution? Are outbursts, panic attacks, or shutting down preventing your child from truly thriving? Perhaps you are an adult struggling with social anxiety or depression that gets in the way of you living your best life. Tamara offers diagnostic autism evaluations as well as individual, family, & group counseling for ages 12 months to young adults. She will help with, not only overcoming the immediate challenges of today, but making changes that will lead to thriving for the future.