I am a licensed clinical social worker, independently licensed in Arizona with over 15 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents, adults, veterans, couples, and families. I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns including various types of trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, drug and alcohol struggles, relationship issues, life adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced thoughts of suicide and hopelessness. I believe that feeling safe, supported, and non-judged are essential in building a successful working relationship, and treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion. You are not a label. We will work together to develop a treatment plan that meets your specific goals and needs. My therapeutic style combines culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approaches using cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, attachment-focused, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and narrative therapy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist in Michigan and Arizona, with over 25 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in Solution-Focused and Person-Centered Therapy. I have worked extensively with adults and older adults, providing cognitive behavioral therapy to address depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and other Mental Health concerns. My goal is not to change you, but to support the changes you want to make.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and hope. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and practical — blending evidence-based methods with compassion to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Whether you’re working through anxiety, relationship struggles, past wounds, or major life transitions, I’ll walk alongside you with encouragement and tools to help you build the life and relationships you want.

Hello! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) (LCPC) (LPC) (LMHC) licensed in various states. I received my Masters from Avila University in Kansas City and have been practicing for over a decade. I have helped women struggling with life problems and aid them in regaining control over worry, panic, fear, or dread in order to become the best version of themselves.

Hi, and welcome to First Step Therapy. I understand how hard it can be to take that first step toward healing and you don’t have to do it alone. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, past experiences, and life challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and attachment theory. I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll work toward healing and meaningful personal growth.

Hi! My name is Diane Bales MS, LMHC, LPC. I am passionate about what I do. I love walking with clients through their journey of healing. I am known for really caring about my patients and I think that shows. I use an eclectic approach to treatment. I feel that everyone is different and not one approach works for everyone. I want my clients to feel that they have accomplished or overcome something during their time in therapy. Note I do charge for No show and Late Cancellations $70.00

Licensed in AZ and WA!! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 26 years of experience as an independently licensed therapist & believe in a holistic approach; mind, body & spirit. I believe in taking a balanced approach to health & healing. I think it is important to feel I am a good fit and that I hear what you are saying & wanting. I believe in building on strengths in order to heal past traumas or even situations of the present moment. I use a variety of modalities in order to meet differing individual needs.

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.

Hi, I’m Ayesha—a licensed professional counselor based in Dallas, Texas. I offer virtual therapy across the state, supporting adult individuals through life’s challenges. If you're feeling overwhelmed by low moods, intrusive thoughts, or body image distress, you’re not alone. These experiences can often lead to anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional fatigue. Many people suffer in silence, avoiding the deeper work around thought patterns—yet unaddressed, these patterns can fuel emotions like guilt, shame, and unworthiness, reinforcing a cycle that feels hard to break. Therapy is a space to gain clarity, challenge those beliefs, and begin your healing journey.

Finding the right therapist can be a journey in itself and connecting with your therapist is imperative. I offer services for depression, grief, anxiety, stress, career & workplace difficulties, women's issues, postpartum anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes. Nutrition is also a key player in some mental wellness issues and I feel is very important to assess. My approach provides empathy, engaged listening and behavior change support as part of my therapy style. I am licensed in both Iowa (MHC License 123416) & Texas (LPC 62282) as a counselor. I look forward to supporting you.

Hello! I am a Licensed Psychologist based in Arizona. I have been providing therapy for over 10 years to individuals ranging from teens to late adulthood. I have worked with a wide variety of individuals with unique concerns, ranging from lifestyle transitions to dealing with chronic, lifelong mental health issues. I provide a supportive and encouraging environment to help overcome stressful situations.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Montana, Arizona (LPC), Colorado (LPC), Texas (LPC), Tennessee (LPC), Virginia (LPC) and Florida (telehealth only TPMC524). My educational background consists of a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Providence (formerly the University of Great Falls). I have a Master’s certificate in Addictions Counseling from Montana State, Bozeman. I am a practicing therapist with adolescents and adults using clinically tested and evidence-based interventions. I have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I currently offer individual. My therapeutic approach is integrated and tailored to the best needs of the client. Offered are Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, EMDR, and Psychoeducation. The treatment modality emphasizes a sensory ladder program (certification has been currently obtained). I assist adults with learning the skills necessary to assist with day-to-day life in conjunction with mental health issues. My experience has been in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, addiction, and mental health clinics, and school (CSCT). My expertise is in working with children and adults with Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Mood Dysregulation, Anxiety, Trauma and Abuse, Depression, Attention-Deficit, grief, and domestic and sexual abuse I have currently worked with adults and veterans experiencing addictions, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, couples issues, grief, life transitions, PTSD, CPSTD, domestic violence, sexual assault, and co-occurring disorders. There has been a high rate of success with my clients in achieving their goals. I look forward to meeting you! Lorraine Hellman, MSC, LCPC, LPC

Welcome, my name is Rashel, and I have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health and addiction fields. I use a variety of modalities to get you the best version of yourself that you can be. I am a short-term solution focused therapist, while using a variety of modalities and techniques to help make changes in your life. My specialty is working with those with addictions as well as a variety of mental health struggles.

I’m a national board-certified and multi-state Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctorate in psychology and over 20 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I believe therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to heal and thrive. I use evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each client’s needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and person-centered therapy. When requested, I integrate Christian faith into therapy to support healing, provide spiritual perspective, and align emotional work with personal values. I work well with clients who are ready to explore emotional patterns, past experiences, or stressors that may be keeping them stuck. Whether you’re overwhelmed by anxiety, processing trauma, grieving a loss, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I aim to meet you where you are and walk with you at a pace that feels right. My clinical work is informed by ongoing professional development, national conference training, and active membership in the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, and The National Society of Leadership and Success. I strive to offer a thoughtful, affirming space where you can build insight, resilience, and a grounded sense of self. Therapy with me is a partnership — one that honors your voice, your goals, and your capacity for meaningful change.

I have lived a long and colorful life. Like everyone else, I've made good and bad choices and learned from each. I have 22+ years experience in the mental health and substance abuse treatment field. I DO NOT JUDGE, AT ALL, PERIOD. I can be both blunt and gentle as appropriate. My role is to offer another perspective, a way to see life more fully and function better, no more, no less. I don't pretend to have all the answers but only one slice of wisdom. I just share what can help someone. Some people are not yet ready to be helped. Yet for those who are feeling lost on life's journey and are willing to listen and learn, I'm here to assist. My life work can be summed up in three words, "offering people hope. " "The wound is where the light enters." - Jeladdin Rumi "A coward dies a thousand deaths, a brave man only once." Martin Luther King Jr. "Wouldn't take nothin' for my journey now." - Maya Angelou "The past is gone, and there is left only a blessing." - Kahlil Gibran "Be true to yourself, and you will be false to no one else." - William Shakespeare "How very lucky are we, for just a moment to be, part of life's eternal rhyme." Charlotte's Web, movie "Not all who wander are lost." J.R.R. Tolkien

Hi there, I'm Stephen. Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help people manage anxiety and depression. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self-approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness and art to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

Namaste, my name is Ashwini Gupta and I am Therapist/Intuitive Life Coach specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Vedanta and Mindfulness-based practices. With 20 plus of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges, I am passionate about empowering my clients to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives truly being in touch with the essence of soul identity. Using ACT as my primary therapeutic approach, I create a warm and non-judgmental space where we can work together to address difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. ACT combines mindfulness, acceptance, and behavior change strategies to guide clients towards psychological flexibility, allowing them to better handle distress and align their actions with their deeply-held values. What is ACT? At its core, ACT is a behavioral therapy: it’s about taking action. But it’s not about just any old action. First, it’s about values-guided action. There’s a big existential component to this model: **What do you want to stand for in life? **What really matters, deep in your heart? **What is the legacy do you want to create for yourself? ACT gets you in touch with what matters in the big picture: your heart’s deepest desires for who you want to be and what you want to do during your brief time on this planet. You then use these core values to guide, motivate, and inspire behavioral change. What is Vedanta? Vedanta is one of the world's oldest philosophies which affirms the oneness of existence and the divinity of the soul. A close look at the word "Vedanta" is revealing: It is the combination of 2 words: "Veda" which means 'knowledge' and "anta" which means 'the goal of'. In this context, knowledge refers to understanding one's own divine nature- meaning and purpose in life.

Hello! I'm Erica, and with over 10 years of experience, I'm here to guide and support you throughout your healing journey. Whether you're navigating grief, dealing with anxiety, or exploring your identity, my approach is about understanding you as you are—there’s nothing inherently wrong with you! Together, we'll focus on retraining thought patterns and building new neural pathways to help you move through life’s stressors with greater ease. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Our work together will involve a variety of exercises, techniques, and assignments tailored to your unique needs, helping you feel better and more grounded faster. My specialties include depression, anxiety, life transitions, gender identity, stress, trauma, and grief, among others. Think of our sessions as a partnership where you have the space to explore, heal, and grow, with my support. I'm committed to helping you find clarity and direction and Invite you to reach out and book a session through my website. I look forward to the possibility of working together!

Do you struggle with trust? Intimacy? The fear of being rejected? Anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, sadness, self-sabotaging behaviors, substance abuse? These are all common responses to abandonment, trauma, and sexual abuse. There is hope. You can heal. I am living proof that therapy works. I will provide you a safe space built on trust, compassion, reassurance, and optimism based on evidenced-based practice theories and interventions. My goal is to partner with you capitalizing on your strengths to create insights to the why's and how's of your life. Together we can create new healthier thinking patterns and behaviors so you can have the life you have always wanted and deserve. I have experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples, those with addictions, hospice patients, and families, in a variety of settings.

Hi I am licensed by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health. I provide tele-health counseling across the state for adults. I am passionate about helping others overcome past trauma, anxiety, and low self worth. I truly love what I do so it does not feel as much like work. There is no cookie cutter modality. I tend to meet people where they are at and use whatever tools best suit their unique needs. I have been described as down to earth, non judgmental, empathetic, strengths based, and competent. I earned my Masters Degree in the Advanced Standing program ASU in 2012 and have been independently licensed since 2019. I opened my private practice in 2020. I tend to use a growth mindset-meaning small baby steps and progress not perfection. We become the little things we do a lot rather than the big things we do sometimes. All you have to do is show up as you are. I do not primarily treat substance use, eating disorders, mania, or active suicidal ideations. Such needs require specialized treatment with a therapist whose expertise falls within the appropriate scope.

Hi! I'm a LCMHCS, LPCS, LCAS, CCS based in North Carolina and practicing in NC, SC, GA, TX, AZ, MA, ME, RI, NH and US VI. I received my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University and two Masters from Webster University in Counseling and Health Administration. I have been practicing for over 20 years and enjoy working with a diverse population of people. I have several areas of expertise and enjoy using them to support my clients in their overall life goals and plans for success.

I’m a licensed therapist who supports adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices including ACT, CBT, and mindfulness. I help clients develop a healthier relationship with their thoughts and emotions while building practical skills for lasting change. With a background in trauma-focused work, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I provide a safe and supportive space for processing difficult experiences. I also bring a culturally responsive lens, shaped by my multicultural background and experience working with diverse communities, including refugees and asylum seekers. My style is warm, helpful, relaxing and human. I respect YOU as the expert in your life experiences.

Dear clients, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards emotional well-being. This profession didn't just choose me; it found me during a time of profound loss and despair. I understand firsthand the depths of pain, loneliness, and feeling lost. Through my own experiences, I have rebuilt myself from shattered pieces and discovered reasons to embrace life with quality and fulfillment. Whether you are navigating personal challenges or seeking to strengthen your relationships, I offer you my guidance with professionalism and empathy. My goal is to help you achieve meaningful personal growth and cultivate deeper, more fulfilling connections. You are not alone on this path, and I am here to support you every step of the way. With best regards, Iryna

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 14 years of experience working as a clinician, therapist , and crisis interventionist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use problems, psychosis, and ADHD. I also helped people who have experienced trauma and/or emotional abuse. I would like to clarify my expertise does not include eating disorders, or pornography addiction as of yet, although I do understand some of the symptoms and causes. My therapy style is genuine and solution focused.. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is dialectical behavioral based with strengths perspective and motivational interviewing. Any treatment plan to meet your needs will be collaborative, timely, and with measurable goals. Usually following the "S.M.A.R.T." goal format. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely. I have worked extensively in crisis intervention in the agency and on the streets, in hospitals, and in mental health courts and case management agencies, and have managed in this capacity. I also have many years experience related to substance use disorders and have worked as a therapist utilizing primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as my main approach as well as utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy . Regardless of any experience, upbringing, current, or past situation, everyone has choices they can make that best serves them and the life they want to live. I look forward to working with you!

I am an LPC with a PhD in psychology from Walden University. I have been counseling for almost 20 years. Before that, I was a teacher working with students with emotional concerns and their families. I know that it can be very difficult to take the first step to seek counseling. My intent the moment you “walk through the door” is for you to feel safe, cared for, listened to, and above all, understood. I am not here to judge or condemn. We all have our stuff. Life gets messy. Life can be complicated. I grew up in a Christian family riddled with dysfunction; alcoholism, addiction, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, suicidal ideation, and chronic medical issues. I have also worked in the educational sector with children with behavior issues, ADHD, ODD, OCD, attachment disorder, autism, as well as anxiety and depression. I am a people person. I am empathetic, I listen, I am real, and I can help.

My passion for therapy is rooted in a deep desire to connect with others. Growing up in a family rich in cultural diversity, I have had the privilege of hearing stories from relatives of various backgrounds, which sparked my curiosity and appreciation for different perspectives. This experience has inspired me to continually learn about others—their thoughts, motivations, and unique journeys. I believe my purpose is to support clients as they strive to reach their fullest potential. For me, being a therapist means walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they navigate challenges and embrace growth. It is both an honor and a privilege to serve my community in this meaningful way.

My name is Giannina, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) with 10 years of experience. My approach is genuine, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and provide a safe, respectful space where you can show up as your full self. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way of your peace of mind and work toward building the balance, confidence, and connection you deserve. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR to help clients manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and navigate life’s challenges with more confidence and clarity. I work with adults and teens who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change—and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, located in AZ. I graduated with my master's from University of Phoenix in Tucson and have been working in multiple areas of the mental health field for the past 20 years.   My goal is to help adults struggling with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder, to help them create a life worth living. In addition, I also have experience with anger management

Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I having been working with children, teens and families for the past 18 years. I specialize in birth to 5 development, specifically relating to trauma. For the past few years, I have been serving children, teens, and families primarily dealing with grief, toxic stress and/or trauma symptoms. Though my primary treatment focus is TF-CBT, I am very holistic and modify my approach to the unique needs of each individual/family.

Hi there, my name’s Ephraim Tokar. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!