Demi Skaggs
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona. I received my Masters in Human Development Counseling from the University of Illinois Springfield. I have been working with individuals for 6 years. I help adults learn to empower themselves and take control of their lives through various modalities of therapy. I believe that the main focus of therapy should center around the therapeutic relationship.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
My goal in our first session, is to build our relationship and meet you where you are in your healing journey. In our first session, you and I will work to identify and discuss life stressors that are affecting you. I will help you to identify current patterns that may be rooted in past adverse life experiences. This will create a sense of understanding and in turn create more self-compassion.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
After working in a variety of settings I have gained the skills to help you build a relationship with yourself, and strengthen the inner wisdom to become your true self.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with people who value holistic healing. The different parts of our lives are closely intertwined with one another, and I believe that the healing journey must acknowledge those parts.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR is a great modality to help individuals become "unstuck" when they experience a plateau in therapy. While EMDR therapy has a primary purpose to help people heal from the effects of trauma, it can also help with panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, and social anxiety. This is one of my favorite modalities to use because of its effectiveness and flexibility. While I am trained in EMDR therapy, I continually seek EMDR consultation to provide my clients with the utmost service.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As humans, we typically experience thoughts that shift between "all or nothing", "positive or negative", "good or bad", "black or white". CBT is a form of talk therapy that can help to neutralize the intense feelings we experience when rapidly shifting between opposing thoughts. CBT is grounded in both mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have found that CBT pairs nicely with preparation phases of EMDR therapy.
6 ratings with written reviews
October 3, 2025
Demi makes therapy easy. She makes insightful points that make me reflect. I continue to grow with each session effortlessly because she is so easy to talk to.
Verified client, age 25-34
May 23, 2025
She is the best!!! Provides great solutions and steps to help your mental health journey. :)
Verified client, age 25-34
May 15, 2025
Demi has changed my life in ways I could have never imagined. From day one, she created a safe environment and was committed to formulating an action plan to address my reason(s) for pursuing therapy. She is educated, encouraging, and overall just amazing at what she does. The growth and healing I've been able to accomplish in her care have been monumental; I recommend her services to anyone stuck in toxic cycles who is committed to their healing journey!