Forensic Psychology Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ

I am interested in helping individuals, families, and couples who are confronted with difficult challenges in their personal and professional lives. This includes marital obstacles of infidelity, marital stagnation, and partner abuse. It is also my desire to serve those struggling with issues of substance abuse and process addictions; such as pornography, compulsive sexual behaviors, and histories of sexual abuse. In addition, I look forward to helping teens and adolescents who find themselves struggling in areas of social relations, academic progress, and/or who are frequently in trouble at school or with the law due to challenging personal behaviors.

High-stress occupations, like law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs, have unique troubles. Do you feel like no one really "gets" your job? Our practice, led by a board-certified police and public safety psychologist, specializes in the treatment of first responders and public safety professionals. We are here to help you navigate relationships, your job, trauma, and more. We have experience in the treatment of trauma (including line of duty death, suicide, and shootings), anxiety, depression, and more.

Have you noticed that the recent changes in our world have resulted in more worry, less self care, increased frustration and an overall sense of discomfort? Are you looking for some relief from increased stress so you can find happiness and feel good every day? Or, are you trying to avoid miscommunication and repair the disconnection you feel within your relationship? As a first responder, public safety worker or medical provider, are you feeling exhausted, burned out and really need to talk to someone, in confidence who understands the culture and nuances of your work demands and responsibilities? I am here to help you feel better.

I am a licensed psychologist who has experience working with diverse populations. I have spent the vast majority of my career working with individuals in crisis. I love working with my clients to help them build a life worth living. I have worked across various treatment setting and am dedicated to helping my clients work through their current situation or crisis. I have spent many years working along side various forms of law enforcement. At Alium Health, we focus on treatment of female clients over the age of 18 in an out patient treatment setting. We also offer primary care services, psychiatric medication management and Spravado

I believe that all people are good. However, attachment issues with early caregivers are common, and our naturally valuable states become blocked. Negative memories often become stuck in our nervous system, and relationship ruptures , occurring sometimes repeatedly during childhood, overtime will change the inherently good parts of us and mental health symptoms emerge. Emotional injurious patterns stemming from early familial dynamics are often replicated with the people we choose to be in relationships with, in an attempt to heal our inner wounds. Consequently, this colors the way we view ourselves, others, an the world around us..

Congratulations for your strength in taking this big first step and seeking help. That decision suggests that you are motivated and ready to take the action necessary to move forward and address the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are holding you back. My counseling style is collaborative and personalized. This non-judgmental and safe relationship is the foundation which allows for honesty, transparency, and change. Our journey together will not always be clear and easy; such is life, but nothing stays the same, we can always make life better.

Are you feeling that something has to change? Are you ready to take the step that will create a new beginning, allow healing from the past and the experience of more joy and peace than you ever have had? Whether you are depressed, anxious, grieving, in an unhealthy relationship, overwhelmed or desire to change the direction of your life, a personal/ workplace relationship, behavior or addiction that is getting in the way of your happiness, you can do it! I am here to support you in your journey towards greater joy, empowerment, spirituality & fulfillment utilizing Intuitive SHIFT Therapy, CBT, Hypnotherapy and Chakra Alignment.

I am a licensed psychologist with Clinical and Forensic Specialties. Forensic services include mental health evaluations for children and adults involved in divorce proceedings, and cases of child abuse and neglect. Psychological testing plays a vital role in divorce cases to assess parenting capability and whether a parent’s mental state poses a risk to a child's safety. I am a court-appointed evaluator for the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County as listed on the AZPA Family Court Roster. I also provide evaluation services for a variety of issues within juvenile and family court affairs. I practice in Arizona and California.

I am an attachment based psychologist. I specialize in traumatic loss, marriage and family, bereavement, Play therapy, Parenting coaching, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, child, adolescents, and adult and relationship therapy. I am a solution-focused, brief therapist. The client sets the goals and we work collaboratively, using the skills and strategies mentioned above to achieve his or her goals. I try to create a warm, caring, safe relationship in which my client can discover his or her answers within. I also write evaluations and do expert, witnessing in wrongful death suits, for those who have lost a loved one

Dr. Carol Mellen has been a licensed psychologist in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area for over 30 years. She strives to make a difference in the lives of her clients and is trained and experienced in providing clinical and forensic and forensic informed services including court appointed evaluations and therapy, psycho-legal consultation, diagnostic assessments, custody and personal injury evaluations and expert witness testimony.

Working with clients on all types of issues ends in such positive results. My services are a private one-on-one in office/phone sessions. Ask about Groups for those needing interaction. Each session is customized to that individual with the recording of that session. I help them get results and let them take control of their life once again. Many of my clients come back for other sessions which includes stop smoking, weight-loss, anxiety, Lap Band Weight loss, dating/relationship issues, women and mens issues, sports and more.

I have practiced as a clinical psychologist for over 35 years. I still consider it a privilege to empower clients to solve the complications and problems they are facing. My practice has shown me that every individual is able to positively change his or her ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving, provided that he or she remains motivated and embracing of change. I treat people from diverse backgrounds for a variety of problems, including: anxiety, depression, relationship problems, postpartum difficulties, parenting problems and child custody issues. I also work with patients who are coping with aging and chronic illnesses.

I am Accepting New Clients for both In-Person and Telehealth appointments. I am ready and willing to provide a safe space, to help you and/or your loved one face and take on any life stressors or challenges. This can include issues contributing to anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, unhealthy coping skills, self-esteem issues, stress and much more. Services are offered for Couples, families, teens, young adults, and adults. I’d be happy to answer any questions/ concerns- Please reach out!

Franza Psychological Services, PLLC, offers an array of psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for individuals who are looking to address life difficulties. We evaluate individuals who struggle with neurodevelopmental disorders (autistic spectrum disorder and intellectual disability), neurocognitive disorders, long-term behavioral, mental health difficulties, and substance use disorders. The clinicians at Franza Psychological Services PLLC, specialize in a variety of mental health disorders, requiring clinical, forensic, and neuropsychological specialties.

30 years of experience providing psychological consultation and evaluation services. Consultation services include forensics, suicide death, suicide autopsy, Subject Matter Expert (SME) in fields of suicidology, violence, and trauma. Certified to conduct suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention training. Evaluation and testing services include forensic evaluations, fitness for duty, security evaluations, disability, personal injury, intellectual, achievement, cognitive, and personality assessments.

My approach in therapy is to respect each individual as a whole person. I believe each person knows himself or herself best. Rather than just treating the symptom(s), I attempt to get to know the person well enough to guide them into insights of the CAUSES of their problems. My ultimate goal is to help each individual achieve the healthiest level of well-being and highest developmental level of functioning. Whenever appropriate, I work with multiple members of the same family in order to strengthen the family and/or marriage.

Thanks for your interest in my practice. My clients are often high-achievers, yet struggling to stay afloat in other aspects of their life. Men and women professionals often seek out my psychotherapy and coaching services when they find themselves stuck in long-standing patterns of addictive behaviors, anxiety and depression or when faced with learning how to manage a significant change in their personal or business life. I provide an empathic ear and will also challenge you in ways to help you meet your goals. I help clients gain focus, develop options and increase the motivation needed to make meaningful, sustainable changes.

Most of my work involves working with depression, anxiety, trauma, losses, and life adaptations with early and late adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a strong experience working cross-culturally and including the family in the therapy if necessary. My approach is Existential-Humanistic with a strong Psychodynamic base. I may use cognitive therapy, and techniques such as EMDR, Play, Art, or IFS when necessary.

I am a Phoenix-based forensic psychologist with extensive experience in forensic evaluations of adolescents and adults at all stages of criminal and divorce proceedings as well as child abuse and neglect cases. I have provided consultation, diagnostic assessments, forensic psychological assessments, and expert testimony for both prosecution and defense. I am also a court-appointed evaluator for the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County.