Family Therapy in Arizona

Agave Center for Behavioral Health is a community-based agency that strives to provide quality strengths-based behavioral health services to children, adults, and families. Adverse life experiences can have a significant impact on the overall health and wellness of the individual, family system, and the community. It is our belief that, similar to the helix found in agave plants, people have innate strength and resilience that are fundamental in overcoming these adversities. It is our goal to help those we serve discover their own unique internal resources to process and overcome the adversities of the past.

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.

Dr. Autry provides counseling and psychological testing for a wide range of clients' issues. Her style of interacting with clients is warm and encouraging. Counseling or therapy often includes an educational element of learning new insights about ourselves and new ways of interacting with others. Clients are carefully guided in exploring personal issues. Through creative thinking and a problem-solving focus, solutions are identified. Counseling provides an opportunity to discover and learn new skills that ultimately strengthen our relationships and increase our satisfaction with life.

I specialize in working with developmental trauma, or complex PTSD. Developmental trauma can be defined as growing up in an environment (family, culture, society, religion) that was less than nurturing, or that did not consistently meet our needs. Most of us had a childhood experience that could meet this definition to some degree. Symptoms of developmental trauma can manifest as depression, anxiety, apathy, unhealthy expression of anger, hopelessness, addictive behaviors, relationship challenges, general discontent with life, and other issues that prevent one from feeling at peace and living life in one's most authentic truth. 

Are you ready to begin your journey of self-discover, growth, and healing? We are ready to help every step of the way as you overcome personal and relationship challenges. We specialize in helping clients work through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, parenting, and other challenges. If you are struggling to be happy and connect with others, we can help. Our passion as therapists is to facilitate growth through compassion, respect, and acceptance. We work with adults and adolescents through individual, couples, and family therapy.

My specialization is in relational concerns and intensive client care; I have years of experience working with individuals, couples, family dynamics and intensive cases addressing a wide variety of issues. I know that making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult one and I work to provide a safe and neutral environment within the therapy office for clients to share vulnerabilities, and take the desired steps toward change. I begin each client relationship with a comprehensive assessment to thoroughly understand the challenges, and will work collaboratively in setting goals to provide measurable structure to the process.

I have been a clinical therapist for over 25 years working primarily with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. I have worked with some of the more difficult needs that children and adolescents have with a specialty in attachment, trauma and adoption. Additionally, I have experience in social/peer issues, school problems and anxiety.

I am passionate about providing encouragement and guidance to individuals, couples, and families seeking to create change and heal in a safe space. I work from a systemic perspective, which considers how all aspects of your life may influence current challenges and well-being. I strive to help my clients explore personal experiences, family history, culture and values, life stages, relationship patterns, and strengths to transform the way they navigate life and take the desired steps toward change. Together, we can collaborate to create sustainable change with clear goals and outcomes for the therapy process.

I am passionate about helping all who feel stuck, lost, or forgotten. I firmly believe everyone deserves to find their voice, and to write their own story. I also know that sometimes help is needed to rewrite this story - which perhaps has gotten derailed through trauma and hard times - and I am ready to give that support. Personable and focused, I work side by side with my clients to help them create the movement they seek.

Welcome to your safe space, I'm glad you're here! I have a strong passion for the counseling profession, as well as a desire to empower and advocate for every single client. I am a counselor who supports clients in overcoming their challenges. As a counselor, it is my role to assist clients towards meeting their goals while also providing an encouraging environment while we work together. Clients can express themselves freely while I ensure every counseling session is a safe space and place for them. As a counselor, I strive to build the best client and counselor relationship possible.

I'm accepting new clients for Mon and Thur 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Fridays 9:00 am to 1pm. Getting started with therapy or finding a therapist can be overwhelming and I want to congratulate you for taking the first step and learning about me. I’m fluent in Spanish-English reading, writing and of course speaking. My experience in the health care field since 2016 and the last 4 years in mental health within the community mental health system has only grown my ability to connect with a diverse population and understand the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, parental challenges, teen challenges and couples issues.

I work with (ages 16+), adults, and couples that are pursing healing. I honor the courage to start counseling. I have spent thousands of hours in the mental health field and have keynoted at national trainings for using experiential modalities. I am a certified-sex addiction therapist (CSAT-C) by ITAP. I view therapy through an emotional and attachment lens. and use modalities like emotionally focused therapy and experiential therapy. I tailor these modalities to meet the needs of each client. I focus on creating treatment with structure, shame reduction, and help foster meaningful connection and attachment with family and friends.

I am a graduate of GCU with a bachelor's in Psychology with an emphasis in marriage family therapy. I have worked in the mental health field since 2015. I have worked with SMI individuals who have struggled with Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and PTSD and children ages 0-10 with behavioral concerns. providing parenting support. I enjoy utilizing techniques from CBT, DBT and Trauma focused therapies and include teaching my clients self-compassion. Although my passion is is trauma, I am willing to learn more therapeutic techniques and explore different cultures to help my clients reach their goals.

I am deeply compassionate towards those in pain and find immense fulfillment in witnessing individuals embrace lives filled with joy and purpose. Sharing joy is a profound expression of our humanity. While the road to healing may be challenging, it also holds countless transformative moments of self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and personal and relational growth. As a counselor, my mission is to walk alongside my clients on their path towards reclaiming joy and fulfillment, supporting them every step of the way.

I am devoted to helping couples, families, and individuals create loving relationships. My approach is caring and genuine, and I conduct therapy with empathy, curiosity, and acceptance. I utilize a strengths-based focus and provide a safe, welcoming space to grow and heal. I help couples who want to strengthen their connection and improve communication by overcoming obstacles and restoring closeness. My experience includes working with couples and individuals who are coping with betrayal, conflict, feeling distant, lack of intimacy, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, caregiver pressures, and family life changes.

Accepting New Clients. Hello! It takes bravery and strength to recognize you need support and to take those steps to begin therapy. It would be my privilege to come alongside you, offering encouragement and support. I have been practicing counseling for over 18 years. My passion is working with teenagers and adults. I specialize in helping with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, peer and family relationships, social skills, stress, boundaries, parenting, gender identity and sexual orientation, work and school challenges and life changes.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Therapy with Heart. I have a passion for empowering people to grow and make changes in their life. My style of therapy is unique because it focuses on working with you to find YOUR answers...whatever they may be. It takes courage to decide to enter therapy and until you feel safe and comfortable, it is challenging to create change. Therefore, I structure the session around mindfulness, emphasizing strengths, and collaborating together on the work.

Elijah Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate and dedicated to working with adolescents, young teenagers and adults to address their unique daily challenges. Elijah understands the demand for advocacy, support and skill building through the specialization in anxiety, depression, family conflicts, history of trauma, abuse, grief, relationships, self-esteem, and everyday distress.

Accepting New Client and Immediate Availability on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Are you someone who at times feels like there’s not much hope in finding healing, or a way forward? You can see the barriers and wish you could move them, but feel like it’s overwhelming, or impossible. Maybe now is the right time to start your journey towards healing. If you feel ready to dip your toe into starting the journey, but need some guidance, and support, I am here to assist.