Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ
Brough Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
I am dedicated to providing care at the highest level to you and your loved ones. Struggling with trauma, behavior issues or addictions is not uncommon and a very treatable situation, so I want to help you reach your potential. In many cases, therapy can be a short-term process depending on the situation. We can assess your needs and decide what is the best course of treatment. Therapy is your process and tailored towards what is most effective and helpful for you.
I am dedicated to providing care at the highest level to you and your loved ones. Struggling with trauma, behavior issues or addictions is not uncommon and a very treatable situation, so I want to help you reach your potential. In many cases, therapy can be a short-term process depending on the situation. We can assess your needs and decide what is the best course of treatment. Therapy is your process and tailored towards what is most effective and helpful for you.
Jamye Shelton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (Online Only)
Dr. Shelton is an adult private practice sport and performance psychologist located in Scottsdale, AZ. She offers services through a variety of platforms including in-office visits, telephone, and virtual telepsychology appointments. Her practice utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with performance psychology strategies to focus on examining the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to best achieve goals, improve functioning, and increase performance.
Dr. Shelton is an adult private practice sport and performance psychologist located in Scottsdale, AZ. She offers services through a variety of platforms including in-office visits, telephone, and virtual telepsychology appointments. Her practice utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with performance psychology strategies to focus on examining the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to best achieve goals, improve functioning, and increase performance.
Susan Charney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (Online Only)
Susan Charney MSW,LCSW has been practicing her unique style of caring and direct thereapy for over 20 years. She emphasizes honest appraisal and guided self-reflection as a means of confronting issues head-on. In addition to general practice for individuals, couples, and family, she is experienced in successfully counseling workplace issues including trauma, job changes, complyee/employer relations and other HR-related conficts.
Susan Charney MSW,LCSW has been practicing her unique style of caring and direct thereapy for over 20 years. She emphasizes honest appraisal and guided self-reflection as a means of confronting issues head-on. In addition to general practice for individuals, couples, and family, she is experienced in successfully counseling workplace issues including trauma, job changes, complyee/employer relations and other HR-related conficts.
Chelsea Savastio
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
What would you do if you no longer felt tied down by your past? If you no longer felt something was “missing” from your life...that any symptoms of anxiety, depression, exhaustion, negative self talk and feelings of disconnection were gone? My passion is to help you uncover the answers to such questions and provide support throughout your counseling journey.
What would you do if you no longer felt tied down by your past? If you no longer felt something was “missing” from your life...that any symptoms of anxiety, depression, exhaustion, negative self talk and feelings of disconnection were gone? My passion is to help you uncover the answers to such questions and provide support throughout your counseling journey.
Andrew Erlich
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I view therapy as a transformative vehicle to empower people to deal with and overcome the challenges we all, at some time or another, face in life. Towards that end, I have been working as a Clinical Psychologist for 32 years. During that time I have treated adults, adolescents, children and couples. Although, I have particular expertise working with Depression and Anxiety I also have extensive experience working with a wide array of psychological difficulties including Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder.
I view therapy as a transformative vehicle to empower people to deal with and overcome the challenges we all, at some time or another, face in life. Towards that end, I have been working as a Clinical Psychologist for 32 years. During that time I have treated adults, adolescents, children and couples. Although, I have particular expertise working with Depression and Anxiety I also have extensive experience working with a wide array of psychological difficulties including Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder.
Joan Kay-Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Do you ever find yourself thinking… “Nobody understands me, heck I don’t understand me. It seems like my family and friends don’t hear me or, at the very least, even listen to me. I feel like I should do better, be better. I’m just not good enough. I don’t deserve good things to happen. I feel so alone in this. I feel so overwhelmed and stuck and anxious. I want to change, be happy, feel deserving, and have good relationships with my family and friends, but, how?”
Do you ever find yourself thinking… “Nobody understands me, heck I don’t understand me. It seems like my family and friends don’t hear me or, at the very least, even listen to me. I feel like I should do better, be better. I’m just not good enough. I don’t deserve good things to happen. I feel so alone in this. I feel so overwhelmed and stuck and anxious. I want to change, be happy, feel deserving, and have good relationships with my family and friends, but, how?”
Amanda Loback
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
The decision to seek therapy can feel difficult and intimidating. Many hesitate to reach out for fear of judgment and shame. I welcome all parts of you and want for you a space where you can feel less guarded and more open to explore. Through compassionate guidance and exploration, we strive to restore broken bonds with self and others. My approach is casual, compassionate and non judgmental. I love rooting for people and all people in all bodies are welcome here.
The decision to seek therapy can feel difficult and intimidating. Many hesitate to reach out for fear of judgment and shame. I welcome all parts of you and want for you a space where you can feel less guarded and more open to explore. Through compassionate guidance and exploration, we strive to restore broken bonds with self and others. My approach is casual, compassionate and non judgmental. I love rooting for people and all people in all bodies are welcome here.
Karen Lee Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Broken by addiction? Trapped by compulsions? Too many unfulfilling relationships with a noticeable common denominator? People seek my help because they want a better life and they don't know how to get there. You might have even said to yourself "I know there is something more to all of this but what is IT exactly" or "why do my thoughts and feelings keep getting in the way of my goals" or even "I don't know who I am"? So if you've stopped by PT looking for an end to the madness, then you're in the right place. Stop riding the hampster wheel. Let's talk about your new life.
Broken by addiction? Trapped by compulsions? Too many unfulfilling relationships with a noticeable common denominator? People seek my help because they want a better life and they don't know how to get there. You might have even said to yourself "I know there is something more to all of this but what is IT exactly" or "why do my thoughts and feelings keep getting in the way of my goals" or even "I don't know who I am"? So if you've stopped by PT looking for an end to the madness, then you're in the right place. Stop riding the hampster wheel. Let's talk about your new life.
Dr. Mara Richman
PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Online Only)
I bring space for my clients through a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental as well as unconditional lens. Sometimes it can be figuring out your true identity and what drives you to do the things you do, other times it can be day to day issues. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society.
I bring space for my clients through a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental as well as unconditional lens. Sometimes it can be figuring out your true identity and what drives you to do the things you do, other times it can be day to day issues. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society.
Sara Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
I work with those who are seeking to understand themselves better, those looking to live instead of survive. It can be hard knowing you want to change, and yet not knowing where to begin. I'm here to help guide you to a space where life can feel full and empowering. Where you can feel reconnected, holding deep and meaningful connections. To be released from the grips of trauma, depression, anxiety. My efforts are to help my clients live a life of balance, to feel free from the all that weighed you down before.
I work with those who are seeking to understand themselves better, those looking to live instead of survive. It can be hard knowing you want to change, and yet not knowing where to begin. I'm here to help guide you to a space where life can feel full and empowering. Where you can feel reconnected, holding deep and meaningful connections. To be released from the grips of trauma, depression, anxiety. My efforts are to help my clients live a life of balance, to feel free from the all that weighed you down before.
Jennifer Salazar
Counselor, LPC, MSc, CCTSI
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Jennifer is a certified trauma therapist with over 15 years of experience treating and supporting individuals across the lifespan in various settings. She has an eclectic, strength based approach utilizing diverse theoretical approaches, including holistic and behavioral neuroscience, to address the root cause of behavioral trauma patterns. Jennifer partners with her clients offering an integrative, compassionate, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Understanding everyone's journey is unique, she strives to cultivate an individualized, safe, and authentic healing experience.
Jennifer is a certified trauma therapist with over 15 years of experience treating and supporting individuals across the lifespan in various settings. She has an eclectic, strength based approach utilizing diverse theoretical approaches, including holistic and behavioral neuroscience, to address the root cause of behavioral trauma patterns. Jennifer partners with her clients offering an integrative, compassionate, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Understanding everyone's journey is unique, she strives to cultivate an individualized, safe, and authentic healing experience.
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Marc Bagnasco
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Marc is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing in Arizona since 2002. He works with individual adults, couples, families and adolescents (16 years and older he does his best work with) to improve their quality of life by strengthening/developing/utilizing problem solving skills, improving interpersonal relationships, managing/regulating emotions, increasing motivation for change, and overcoming past traumatic experiences so as to live more freely in the here and now.
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Kaylin King
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Kaylin approaches counseling with a calm and compassionate demeanor and creates a safe and inclusive environment for healing. She believes in a holistic approach and implements mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Parts work, and Motivational Interviewing to guide people on a healing path. She has experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. Kaylin also has experience working specifically with women through infertility journeys and through hormonal irregularities causing issues with relationships, work, and mood disorders. Kaylin is an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Kaylin approaches counseling with a calm and compassionate demeanor and creates a safe and inclusive environment for healing. She believes in a holistic approach and implements mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Parts work, and Motivational Interviewing to guide people on a healing path. She has experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. Kaylin also has experience working specifically with women through infertility journeys and through hormonal irregularities causing issues with relationships, work, and mood disorders. Kaylin is an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Mamiko Odegard
PhD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
When you want fast changes, Dr. Mamiko Odegard is the go to person to dramatically step up the way you "show up." Having overcome her own layers of personal shame, she immediately guides you to have the best relationship with yourself, with others, and with a romantic partner. Whether you are dealing with personal challenges in your life or career such as experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, frustration, relationship difficulties, or want to elevate to world class performance and to access your best and happiest self, Dr. Mamiko can quickly take you to your goals through her proven methods and strategies for success.
When you want fast changes, Dr. Mamiko Odegard is the go to person to dramatically step up the way you "show up." Having overcome her own layers of personal shame, she immediately guides you to have the best relationship with yourself, with others, and with a romantic partner. Whether you are dealing with personal challenges in your life or career such as experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, frustration, relationship difficulties, or want to elevate to world class performance and to access your best and happiest self, Dr. Mamiko can quickly take you to your goals through her proven methods and strategies for success.
Christian Counseling Center of Scottsdale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Our role as counselors is to empower clients by providing information, perspective, and prayer ministry to facilitate growth and change in ther individual's life. We see a need to integrate psychological and spiritual issues in helping people to deal more effectively with life.
Our role as counselors is to empower clients by providing information, perspective, and prayer ministry to facilitate growth and change in ther individual's life. We see a need to integrate psychological and spiritual issues in helping people to deal more effectively with life.
Jennifer L Pham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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Life can sometimes move too fast, too slow, or just be a bit too much – it can throw you off-balance as things continue to change around you. You may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or discouraged when you try so hard to get by but still feel like things are not going the way you wish it would. All of this is even harder when you have burdens from past traumas or aren’t sure where you want to go. The truth is that behind all the struggle, life curveballs and misunderstandings you may experience, there is strength within you that can be uncovered and brought to the forefront.
Life can sometimes move too fast, too slow, or just be a bit too much – it can throw you off-balance as things continue to change around you. You may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or discouraged when you try so hard to get by but still feel like things are not going the way you wish it would. All of this is even harder when you have burdens from past traumas or aren’t sure where you want to go. The truth is that behind all the struggle, life curveballs and misunderstandings you may experience, there is strength within you that can be uncovered and brought to the forefront.
Life Coaching For Men
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, BCC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
It can be stressful and overwhelming to be a man with the pressures of being a high achiever, financially successful, balancing personal & family relationships, and dealing with difficult life transitions. Many of the problems that we men face are not addressed because it is uncomfortable or difficult to find the right person who is trustworthy and can really help. Life Coaching for Men is a safe and confidential place where men can address their personal and professional issues in a comfortable office setting or in the convenience of their own home or anywhere via phone or video.
It can be stressful and overwhelming to be a man with the pressures of being a high achiever, financially successful, balancing personal & family relationships, and dealing with difficult life transitions. Many of the problems that we men face are not addressed because it is uncomfortable or difficult to find the right person who is trustworthy and can really help. Life Coaching for Men is a safe and confidential place where men can address their personal and professional issues in a comfortable office setting or in the convenience of their own home or anywhere via phone or video.
Dr. Sharonah Magdalen Hanson
PMHNP, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Do you want more love, joy, & success in your life? Are you a parent with a struggling child or teen? Dr. Sharonah helps people of all ages build the clarity, emotional intelligence, & ability to control what they can (& stop trying to control the impossible), so they can truly master their own abilities to feel good, love themselves & others, be who they were meant to be, & live the life they desire. She works with those who get in their own way, who are burdened by the past, who feel stuck or like they're going uphill, with parents who are uncertain how to best aid their children, & with children/teens experiencing difficulties.
Do you want more love, joy, & success in your life? Are you a parent with a struggling child or teen? Dr. Sharonah helps people of all ages build the clarity, emotional intelligence, & ability to control what they can (& stop trying to control the impossible), so they can truly master their own abilities to feel good, love themselves & others, be who they were meant to be, & live the life they desire. She works with those who get in their own way, who are burdened by the past, who feel stuck or like they're going uphill, with parents who are uncertain how to best aid their children, & with children/teens experiencing difficulties.
Renee Ellen Siegel
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LISAC, NCGC-II, LMT, HHP
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
I specialize in 3 areas: relationships, addiction recovery & wellness. Using a holistic approach, I work with clients to identify underlying issues and concerns that keep clients from making sustainable change, while creating an environment where clients feel valued and safe. I use the Enneagram of personality typology with clients so they can identify their mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns and raise self-awareness. Clients are introduced to Enneagram type based practices they can use on their own to sustain desired change.
I specialize in 3 areas: relationships, addiction recovery & wellness. Using a holistic approach, I work with clients to identify underlying issues and concerns that keep clients from making sustainable change, while creating an environment where clients feel valued and safe. I use the Enneagram of personality typology with clients so they can identify their mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns and raise self-awareness. Clients are introduced to Enneagram type based practices they can use on their own to sustain desired change.
Rachel Dickman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
My approach is centered around creating a safe, supportive and understanding environment for my clients. I strongly believe that the foundation of effective counseling lies in the therapeutic relationship. My aim is to foster a warm, collaborative connection based on mutual trust, authenticity, and respect. I embrace a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including but in no way limited to, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy, all viewed through a trauma-informed lens.
My approach is centered around creating a safe, supportive and understanding environment for my clients. I strongly believe that the foundation of effective counseling lies in the therapeutic relationship. My aim is to foster a warm, collaborative connection based on mutual trust, authenticity, and respect. I embrace a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including but in no way limited to, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy, all viewed through a trauma-informed lens.
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Number of Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
80% | Aetna |
64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
57% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ see their clients
71% | In Person and Online | |
29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Scottsdale?
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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.