Trauma Focused Therapists in Tucson, AZ

Sarah Love is a psychotherapist offering support to adults who are healing from traumatic relationships. Her approach is calm, collaborative, and warm. With training in multiple trauma-focused interventions including EMDR and parts work, she also draws from attachment-based, somatic, feminist, psychodynamic, and anti-oppressive frameworks.

Coming to a therapist can be intimidating and it takes a lot of courage. It is my hope to provide you with a comfortable, safe, and accepting environment. Whether it’s just you, your family, or you and your partner, I want everyone to feel supported as we work on your treatment goals. As a systemic therapist, I help families and couples learn to communicate more effectively, resolve conflict, and deepen connection in their relationships. I also work with individuals to be more aware of thoughts, opinions, and beliefs that have developed over years of life experience, and how those impact their current view of the world around them.

My passion is to provide hope and healing from life's challenges in a nonjudgemental, serene environment. I provide a holistic, person-centered approach, and together, I can help you find relief from the shame, burdens, and struggles. I have worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, both inpatient and outpatient, in a variety of roles and provide several specialties to help individuals,couples, and groups recover from anxiety, eating disorders, depression, life transitions, phobias, relationship challenges, stress, and trauma. Experience the freedom and discover new ways to enjoy living your life to the fullest.

Good day! I have been providing behavioral health services for over 20 years. I have experience working with numerous populations including children, offenders, families, adolescents and those with severe mental illness. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who takes pride in my ability to work successfully with numerous populations and advocate for mental health treatment.

Whether you need to do some healing or just want some help sorting yourself out, we can do that together. Anything from the very small (counseling) to the very large (trauma-focused psychotherapy with internal family systems or IFS), or doing energetic and somatic work (trauma and tension release exercises or TRE), I offer to follow or guide you on whatever journey you need to take. Part of this journey may be building skills or developing coping strategies. Another part may be forming a totally new relationship to whatever challenges you face, whether those challenges seem to be outside or inside of you.

Struggling with anxiety, depression, wounds from our past, life adjustments, and relationship conflicts can severely influence how we show up from day to day. You deserve the healing and growth to meet your unique goals. I work with each client, prioritizing safety and validation of each concern, while learning each unique story and working at your pace. I also focus on exploring and building strengths, as we work together to find relief from the discomfort that brings you here. I am committed to walking along with you, guiding you with the best fit tools, and supporting you in your process.

My clients are individuals who want to live more wholeheartedly, regain a sense of safety and cultivate support. Clients gain awareness of their unhealthy (or unhelpful) thoughts and behavior patterns and work to disrupt them. Clients will also explore how their bodies respond to stress or trauma, and together we will identify and practice ways to promote mind-body healing. I have an affinity for working with BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ folks, and also enjoy working with any individual who is curious and open to the therapy experience!

As an insight-oriented psychotherapist, my goal is to help you gain awareness, facilitate emotional healing, and lay the groundwork for a way of living that is authentic and self loving. In my work I integrate mindfulness practices, trauma protocols, hypnosis/guided imagery, and other complementary interventions with traditional talk therapy. I work with adults addressing mood symptoms, trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and other concerns.

Saludos! As a counselor, I view my role as a guide & facilitator in my client’s quest for self-actualization, empowerment, and self-advocacy. By emphasizing a multicultural and social justice lens in my sessions, my goal is to create an accepting, warm, and safe space for my clients. I am allied with the LGBTQ+, non-binary, kink-friendly, alternative relationship, and body positivity movements. My work with couples counseling, relationship issues, communication issues, and identity formation is through a lens of intersectional and multicultural appreciation and awareness. I provide services in both Spanish & English.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Master’s of Social Work from Arizona State University. My professional background includes working in education, arts non-profits, child advocacy, parental attachment research, general mental health treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, and trauma-focused therapy. I also have specialized training and experience working with military personnel and first responders. I believe that trust is the most important element in creating a therapeutic relationship. To establish this, I strive to create a secure, open, and safe environment for my clients.

I provide a therapeutic client-centered approach to assisting my clients work towards their goals. I utilize CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing), Solution Focused, Family Systems, Structural Family Therapy, Art therapy techniques, Play therapy. I am trained in Trauma Informed Care and utilize approach in my practice. I have history of working with children, youth and families. I am honored to have worked alongside my clients as they have traveled down their own personal roads towards wellness.

Welcome! As a seasoned therapist, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate and comprehensive services for over eleven years. My passion is working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach to therapy consists of a holistic-mindfulness based approach using solution-focused therapy that integrates aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I utilize an open, non-judgmental approach and encourage my clients to explore and utilize their own strengths to reach their full potential through skills, support, and guidance.

Welcome. Are you tired of feeling like anxiety or depression has become a way of life? Do you feel out of control or helpless sometimes? Do thoughts of the future bring up fear and worry that you won’t be able to complete life challenges? Are your past experiences affecting you now? Are your symptoms affecting your ability to connect with others, resulting in isolation and loneliness?

Hello and welcome! I am a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Families. I love to work collaboratively with my clients and their families, and I feel honored to be a part of their growth and self-enhancement. I am a proud Tucson native and a Mexican American woman who can communicate fluently with families in Spanish through speaking, reading, and writing. My light continues to grow as I witness children and families build resilience through healing from their difficult life experiences.

My name is Veronica Machado, I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor serving adults and teenagers in the Tucson area. My therapy practice is supportive and kind, and my purpose is to help you find meaning, navigate changes, heal and come back to yourself. Therapy is a space where you are not judged or stereotyped for your identities. I am currently seeing clients via telehealth.

I am a passionate advocate for diverse groups and am currently a Ph.D. candidate in Counselor Education. My research focuses on cultural humility and social justice advocacy. I am well-versed in the dynamics that contribute to behavioral health issues and mental health disparities. I have a deep compassion for the underserved and communities of color, and LGBTQI+ communities. I am trained in EMDR trauma therapy and work deeply with Attachment Theory and trauma-focused healing. As a former school counselor, I greatly understand systemic barriers, the impact of childhood experiences, and foundational issues that can impact one's life.

Accepting new clients for evenings & happy PRIDE! We've all had times when we feel unseen or unheard in life. Therapy is a sanctuary to delve into your genuine self and acquire the resources necessary for self-actualization. My practice extends to adolescents, adults, and older adults seeking individualized treatment, with a specialized focus on trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. I offer expertise in supporting LGBTQIA+, promoting body liberation, navigating kink-related concerns, and addressing CNM/open relationships. My aim is to facilitate a deeper understanding of oneself while providing a safe and empathetic environment.

When we are struggling with our mental health, sometimes talk therapy doesn't feel helpful. Often, learning new things we can do to feel better is much more effective. This is where I come in! My work is grounded in mindfulness, neuroscience and teaching techniques that have proven to help people feel better and thrive. Using a very present day focused, action-oriented style, I help people eliminate problematic anxiety (or panic) and repetitive cycles of depression. If your goal is to improve your mental health through empowered action- I can help!

Maybe you're feeling stuck in the same cycles you can't seem to break out of. Maybe you're struggling to maintain relationships that feel safe and supportive. Maybe you know that you've been impacted by the painful experiences you've had, but you don't know where to start with unpacking them. It can be scary to face your pain, and you deserve support. You're not too much, and you're not alone. I want to support you with deepening your self-understanding and self-compassion. Healing is possible when you're ready to start.