Therapists in 85083

Most folks are actually able to come to terms with life on their own. Accelerate this process by engaging a counselor and professional confidant. Seasoned, exceptionally well-trained and discrete psychotherapist providing guidance to move you past stuck points, accept, resolve, and move forward.

I have been in private practice in the Scottsdale area for 23 years. I attended Arizona State University as an undergrad and completed my graduate work at the University of San Francisco. I work with individuals, couples, families and children. Divorce, grief, addiction, sexually alternative lifestyles, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety/depression & ADD/ADHD are just a few of my specialties. I have flexible morning and evening hours a couple days a week. I am a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider & have flexibility for Telehealth counseling sessions. I am on numerous insurance plans as well as working on a sliding scale.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with teenagers and young adults struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and more. My experience in treating these symptoms has equipped me to help those having a difficult time coping with life and may be finding themselves in self-destructive or painful patterns. Utilizing an evidenced based approach including EMDR, I work with clients to develop practical and tangible steps in learning how to self-regulate and change the emotions and negative beliefs about self that develop from painful life experiences.

I believe it is imperative that we broaden our definition of "trauma." Trauma can be ANYTHING disruptive (in addition to assault, combat, death, etc.). An unhealthy relationship; a break-up; bullying; neglect; a stressful event or period of time are all traumatic. These disruptive experiences influence what we think about ourselves and our world; and they often guide our decisions and perspectives.

“One day or day one. You decide” – Paulo Coelho. Is doing what you have usually done not working anymore? Are you ready for a positive change? Are you ready to work towards that change? Whether your struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression and/or other issues that concern you, I can help guide you toward that change.