Therapists in Sierra Vista, AZ
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Sophia (Krell) Fleming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers counseling sessions for adults throughout Arizona who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers counseling sessions for adults throughout Arizona who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
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Are you ready for change, or maybe you feel lost? Feeling sad, worried, having relationship/work/life issues? Maybe you have a chronic health condition or pain, and are seeking ways to cope and feel better. Wouldn't it be amazing to have a supportive person who listens and works with you to enact change in your life?
Are you ready for change, or maybe you feel lost? Feeling sad, worried, having relationship/work/life issues? Maybe you have a chronic health condition or pain, and are seeking ways to cope and feel better. Wouldn't it be amazing to have a supportive person who listens and works with you to enact change in your life?
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Jayden Gubbels
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (Online Only)
Jayden is currently completing her internship for her degree through Chadron State College, and is serving clients residing in Arizona. Jayden was employed as a high school English Teacher for five years, and quickly recognized the need for more mental health resources which led to her pursuing a career in mental health. Drawing from her experience as a case manager, Jayden adeptly connects clients with essential community resources. Jayden enjoys using a person-centered approach to help clients reconnect with happiness.
Jayden is currently completing her internship for her degree through Chadron State College, and is serving clients residing in Arizona. Jayden was employed as a high school English Teacher for five years, and quickly recognized the need for more mental health resources which led to her pursuing a career in mental health. Drawing from her experience as a case manager, Jayden adeptly connects clients with essential community resources. Jayden enjoys using a person-centered approach to help clients reconnect with happiness.
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Dwayne Kruse -Attainable Family Solutions Llc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Now Hiring for interns! - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy and Master Certified Life Coaching available for Individual, Couple, Child, and Family Counseling. I offer real solutions for Communication, Anger, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD. When we stress our reactivity leads to regressive and unhealthy coping behaviors. The mental health field often uses diagnoses to label behavior. You are not your diagnosis. We provide counseling around attachment, communication and various coping skills. Our therapeutic process includes removing or reducing stress and establishing a healthy, constructive coping strategy.
Now Hiring for interns! - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy and Master Certified Life Coaching available for Individual, Couple, Child, and Family Counseling. I offer real solutions for Communication, Anger, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD. When we stress our reactivity leads to regressive and unhealthy coping behaviors. The mental health field often uses diagnoses to label behavior. You are not your diagnosis. We provide counseling around attachment, communication and various coping skills. Our therapeutic process includes removing or reducing stress and establishing a healthy, constructive coping strategy.
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Feeling alone? Need someone to talk to who just speaks plain english? Are you trying to sort your life out? Do you feel like no one is listening, that nobody understands what you are going through? Call me. I have been a counselor, healer, artist and listener for 30 years. There are lots of people just like you that need a listening ear and some reasonable feedback. I am not going to tell you what to do. We will figure that out together. You can bring some life back into your life.
Feeling alone? Need someone to talk to who just speaks plain english? Are you trying to sort your life out? Do you feel like no one is listening, that nobody understands what you are going through? Call me. I have been a counselor, healer, artist and listener for 30 years. There are lots of people just like you that need a listening ear and some reasonable feedback. I am not going to tell you what to do. We will figure that out together. You can bring some life back into your life.
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CounselorHeidi, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (Online Only)
I specialize in teaching adults how to have a more satisfying sense of control over their own lives, and a greater sense of connection to themselves and others through individualized, supportive therapy sessions. Stress makes us anxious. When we are anxious, we become reactive and defensive. Each of us has a unique set of unconscious, habitual coping strategies that kicks-in automatically under stress. I use a unique combination of therapeutic tools to teach men and women how to respond rather than react to the big and the small and the positive and the negative stressors that life deals us.
I specialize in teaching adults how to have a more satisfying sense of control over their own lives, and a greater sense of connection to themselves and others through individualized, supportive therapy sessions. Stress makes us anxious. When we are anxious, we become reactive and defensive. Each of us has a unique set of unconscious, habitual coping strategies that kicks-in automatically under stress. I use a unique combination of therapeutic tools to teach men and women how to respond rather than react to the big and the small and the positive and the negative stressors that life deals us.
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Vivian Ryu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Not accepting new clients
You have thought about speaking to someone and calling for an appointment, as you have been holding so much in. You know it might be helpful to connect to a therapist. But thinking about the process of reaching out or trying to find one that fits, adds onto all the demands you have to deal with already. You wonder if there is a therapist that can relate to you, especially if it feels like there is a wall with others in your life. Or you may have been to good meaning providers that made good points, but it just didn't impact you or reach deep.
You have thought about speaking to someone and calling for an appointment, as you have been holding so much in. You know it might be helpful to connect to a therapist. But thinking about the process of reaching out or trying to find one that fits, adds onto all the demands you have to deal with already. You wonder if there is a therapist that can relate to you, especially if it feels like there is a wall with others in your life. Or you may have been to good meaning providers that made good points, but it just didn't impact you or reach deep.
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Lana Lucas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in working with couples and families. For couple work, I only use Gottman Method Couples Therapy, as I believe in evidence based practices and strive to provide the best experience possible for everyone seeking services. I also have extensive experience working with families struggling with changes in life and hardships. I understand that the teen years can be an especially challenging time and have assisted many families in forging new bonds and ways to communicate that have allowed all members of the family to feel respected and validated.
I specialize in working with couples and families. For couple work, I only use Gottman Method Couples Therapy, as I believe in evidence based practices and strive to provide the best experience possible for everyone seeking services. I also have extensive experience working with families struggling with changes in life and hardships. I understand that the teen years can be an especially challenging time and have assisted many families in forging new bonds and ways to communicate that have allowed all members of the family to feel respected and validated.
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Sabrina Plamondon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85636 (Online Only)
Sometimes patterns that kept us safe in our past no longer serve us in the present. Maybe you had to avoid vulnerability at all costs to get through and survive a tough situation, but now you might have friends, family, or partners voicing concerns that they don’t really know you. Maybe you felt that you had to be the caretaker and hold everything together, but now you find yourself overworked, overwhelmed, and struggling to find the motivation for day-to-day challenges. Maybe seemingly small situations leave you feeling like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster. Sometimes these patterns are the echoes of trauma.
Sometimes patterns that kept us safe in our past no longer serve us in the present. Maybe you had to avoid vulnerability at all costs to get through and survive a tough situation, but now you might have friends, family, or partners voicing concerns that they don’t really know you. Maybe you felt that you had to be the caretaker and hold everything together, but now you find yourself overworked, overwhelmed, and struggling to find the motivation for day-to-day challenges. Maybe seemingly small situations leave you feeling like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster. Sometimes these patterns are the echoes of trauma.
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Hi! I’m Tanya, and I and a part of the Help and Hope Counseling team. I am here to listen. Having been on my own personal journey towards healing, from a young age I was curious about how to help people live their best lives. I love to meet people where they are in their journey and walk alongside them to where they want to be. Deep down, we are all looking for connection and understanding. As we move through life, we inevitably encounter situations and events that make us feel isolated and alone. My purpose is to cultivate a therapeutic experience in-person or via telehealth that is collaborative, comfortable, and offers hope.
Hi! I’m Tanya, and I and a part of the Help and Hope Counseling team. I am here to listen. Having been on my own personal journey towards healing, from a young age I was curious about how to help people live their best lives. I love to meet people where they are in their journey and walk alongside them to where they want to be. Deep down, we are all looking for connection and understanding. As we move through life, we inevitably encounter situations and events that make us feel isolated and alone. My purpose is to cultivate a therapeutic experience in-person or via telehealth that is collaborative, comfortable, and offers hope.
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Priscilla Whitlock-Coates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, IMH-E
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Professional Mental Health Therapist, Board Certified Supervisor, Trauma Specialist, Parent Child Psychotherapist, Owner of Bring About Changes LLC, and Parent myself, I am passionate about walking with Adults, Families and Children to reach their greatest healing potential by merging the science of therapy and the quality of relationships. This blending of relationship-based approaches and the science of Therapeutic Modalities has been a powerful combination to assist my clients of all ages. The combination helps in developing the insight, self-empowerment, and skills necessary to overcome the next challenges in life
As a Licensed Professional Mental Health Therapist, Board Certified Supervisor, Trauma Specialist, Parent Child Psychotherapist, Owner of Bring About Changes LLC, and Parent myself, I am passionate about walking with Adults, Families and Children to reach their greatest healing potential by merging the science of therapy and the quality of relationships. This blending of relationship-based approaches and the science of Therapeutic Modalities has been a powerful combination to assist my clients of all ages. The combination helps in developing the insight, self-empowerment, and skills necessary to overcome the next challenges in life
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Do you find yourself stressed out and struggling within in order to fit in and take the safe and acceptable path? Are you living with the difficulty of not being authentically who you are? People seek therapy because they feel they are not living the life they want. Seeking counseling may feel risky or uncomfortable, yet therapy can provide a place to help achieve life transitions, or better understand ongoing relationships. Finding a therapist can be a courageous first step to having the life, relationships, career, and happiness you are meant to have.
Do you find yourself stressed out and struggling within in order to fit in and take the safe and acceptable path? Are you living with the difficulty of not being authentically who you are? People seek therapy because they feel they are not living the life they want. Seeking counseling may feel risky or uncomfortable, yet therapy can provide a place to help achieve life transitions, or better understand ongoing relationships. Finding a therapist can be a courageous first step to having the life, relationships, career, and happiness you are meant to have.
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Sierra Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Integrative Health Coach, Yoga Instructor, and EMDR certified. I focus specifically on women’s mental health issues across all ages and stages of life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Integrative Health Coach, Yoga Instructor, and EMDR certified. I focus specifically on women’s mental health issues across all ages and stages of life.
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Lisa Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Therapy and growth should be approached holistically. This perspective ensures that all aspects of an individual's life are considered, fostering a more comprehensive path to well-being. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, working closely with clients to develop personalized plans that align with their unique needs and goals. This partnership is essential in facilitating meaningful and lasting growth.
Therapy and growth should be approached holistically. This perspective ensures that all aspects of an individual's life are considered, fostering a more comprehensive path to well-being. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, working closely with clients to develop personalized plans that align with their unique needs and goals. This partnership is essential in facilitating meaningful and lasting growth.
We use a multi-modal approach to providing mental health counseling and psychotherapy uniquely to fit your needs. Models may include a person-centered approach, faith-based counseling, existentialism, Trauma Focused CBT, Gestalt’s empty chair technique, motivational interviewing and psychoeducation. We provide counseling services for children using various parallel play therapy techniques. We address the specific needs of adolescents through the use of mindfulness games.
We use a multi-modal approach to providing mental health counseling and psychotherapy uniquely to fit your needs. Models may include a person-centered approach, faith-based counseling, existentialism, Trauma Focused CBT, Gestalt’s empty chair technique, motivational interviewing and psychoeducation. We provide counseling services for children using various parallel play therapy techniques. We address the specific needs of adolescents through the use of mindfulness games.
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I am a part of the Help and Hope Counseling, PLLC team, providing clinical mental health therapy services from the Sierra Vista, AZ office. I believe in the value of relationships and see the therapeutic connection between clients and therapists as an avenue toward healing and growth. I approach therapy from a client-centered perspective, meaning I apply my training and skills in flexible and adaptive ways to support and explore the needs of clients. I approach counseling from a place of encouragement and empathy. My therapeutic foundation is shaped and influenced by existential and Adlerian theoretical tenets.
I am a part of the Help and Hope Counseling, PLLC team, providing clinical mental health therapy services from the Sierra Vista, AZ office. I believe in the value of relationships and see the therapeutic connection between clients and therapists as an avenue toward healing and growth. I approach therapy from a client-centered perspective, meaning I apply my training and skills in flexible and adaptive ways to support and explore the needs of clients. I approach counseling from a place of encouragement and empathy. My therapeutic foundation is shaped and influenced by existential and Adlerian theoretical tenets.
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Stephanie McInelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Waitlist for new clients
Life has gotten hard enough that you’re finally reaching out for support. You’ve been looking into counseling for a while now and you know finding the right counselor is essential. You’ve skimmed a few therapists' profiles, but no one seems like the right fit. You want someone that understands your fears and worries. Someone who gets it when you share your uncertainties about your partner being “the one” for you. You are asking for support, clarity and connection to the world around you. Connection is important to you, and it's important to me too.
Life has gotten hard enough that you’re finally reaching out for support. You’ve been looking into counseling for a while now and you know finding the right counselor is essential. You’ve skimmed a few therapists' profiles, but no one seems like the right fit. You want someone that understands your fears and worries. Someone who gets it when you share your uncertainties about your partner being “the one” for you. You are asking for support, clarity and connection to the world around you. Connection is important to you, and it's important to me too.
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Edna Cecilia Rosas-Gutierrez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
I am a licensed counselor with 18 years of experience. I am fully bilingual -English and Spanish- as well as bicultural. I provide therapeutic services to forensic clients as well as clients who present with mood disorders, grief and loss, and sexual addictions. I provide services to adult clients.
I am a licensed counselor with 18 years of experience. I am fully bilingual -English and Spanish- as well as bicultural. I provide therapeutic services to forensic clients as well as clients who present with mood disorders, grief and loss, and sexual addictions. I provide services to adult clients.
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Melissa Auvine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and make it my practice to make problem solving, healing, and growth a collaborative process. I believe that every person can experience happiness and success with the right help from the right person. I hope I’m your person! Want to know more about me? Feel free to check out my website www.gypsyleafcounseling.com, where you can also book your free consultation and begin your healing journey. I hope we can connect soon!
Accepting New Clients! I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and make it my practice to make problem solving, healing, and growth a collaborative process. I believe that every person can experience happiness and success with the right help from the right person. I hope I’m your person! Want to know more about me? Feel free to check out my website www.gypsyleafcounseling.com, where you can also book your free consultation and begin your healing journey. I hope we can connect soon!
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Monica Gasper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Waitlist for new clients
My preferred clients are adults and older adolescents who have varied needs to include trauma recovery, LGBTQ+, veterans, and couples therapy. I am a military veteran so have a true understanding of military issues. I am not afraid of complex issues or socially "taboo" topics. I appreciate clients who are invested in bettering themselves, are inquisitive, and willing to learn. If you are a person who wants an open, honest, therapist who will ask you to question yourself in order to learn and grow then I may be what you're seeking. I am in-network with BCBS and TriWest.
My preferred clients are adults and older adolescents who have varied needs to include trauma recovery, LGBTQ+, veterans, and couples therapy. I am a military veteran so have a true understanding of military issues. I am not afraid of complex issues or socially "taboo" topics. I appreciate clients who are invested in bettering themselves, are inquisitive, and willing to learn. If you are a person who wants an open, honest, therapist who will ask you to question yourself in order to learn and grow then I may be what you're seeking. I am in-network with BCBS and TriWest.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Sierra Vista, AZ
40+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Sierra Vista, AZ who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Relationship Issues |
64% | Grief |
64% | Coping Skills |
64% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | Aetna |
77% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Sierra Vista, AZ see their clients
62% | In Person and Online | |
38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
88% | Female | |
12% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Sierra Vista?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.