Therapists in Tucson, AZ

My interest in counseling grew out of my experience as a high school teacher who spent increasing hours listening to students and steering them into counseling. After a 20-year teaching career I moved into professional counseling. I combine cognitive-behavioral therapy with psycho education, chain analysis and elements of mindfulness, meditation, and motivational interviewing to help her clients become the freest and fullest version of their uniquely gifted selves.

I work with all ages; children, adolescents and adults. I have much experience in working with adolescents and also have an extensive background in working with trauma. I am Part II trained in EMDR for the past fifteen years. I also have a private and confidential work environment.

I hope to create a unique and individualized treatment plan that best fits you and your needs. I can help you through whatever ails you, including perinatal/postpartum mental health struggles, couples navigating perinatal relationship stress, parenting young children, trauma, family of origin issues, self-esteem concerns, communication challenges, infidelity, attachment issues, anxiety, or depression. I have experience supporting individuals of all ages; primarily with adults, couples, and families.

My goal as a clinician is to help individuals access their inner wisdom to create a meaningful life. Change is an active process, and my aim as a therapist is to assist you in figuring out what tools are needed to reclaim your inner peace. My role is to help you with the “what” and “how” questions of reaching goals, while also honoring and addressing the “why” questions. EMDR is designed to help resolve past issues that are causing problems in the present. DBT coping skills can help to support the new present moment and learn skills that are more helpful to support the uncovered self.

I believe we are all capable of positive change, healing, and growth and enjoy working with individuals who share this mindset. Sometimes we get stuck in life's challenges and would benefit from the compassion and skill of a therapist. I received my Master of Counseling in 2006. Since then, I have worked in a variety of behavioral health settings. The majority of my work has been with teens and adults struggling with behavioral health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and co-occurring disorders.

I welcome adults, couples, and adolescents from all walks of life who are struggling with states of anxiety, depression, emptiness, confusion, passivity, and aggression. My focus is on empowerment. When we experience empowerment we begin to take charge of our own lives. We see solutions that we couldn't see before. We begin to experience success in areas where we experienced helplessness only a short time ago. Many of us struggle with strained relationships, difficulties in communicating emotions and needs, hard choices, and losses from estrangement and alienation. Many of us have been traumatized in so many ways.

Welcome! I work with clients who are ready to upgrade their lives in a significant way. Feeling stuck in the same patterns can leave you feeling hopeless and create low self-worth. The truth is, most unhealthy patterns aren't due to a lack of will power or competence; they're due to blocking beliefs and subconscious protective mechanisms. I believe that every person has the ability to uncover and reprogram those old limiting beliefs, leading to greater life fulfillment.

You deserve to take time for yourself and figure out how to experience joy and peace everyday. If you are in the midst of pregnancy or postpartum or you are experiencing anxiety or a life transition life can feel completely overwhelming. There is a lot that comes with different stages of life, the new anxieties, the uncertainty, the intrusive thoughts, the overwhelming stress. And the big question of how to integrate all of the new experiences into your identity without losing yourself. Right now you feel helpless but it doesn't have to stay that way!

You’re the person who: feels like you should have it together but is wondering where you fit; feels like people "just can’t know this thing about me"; looks like someone but feels like someone else; carries a secret that no one can know about. You're wondering “who am I now” and terrified that the people you love most will see that. There’s a part of you that feels so hidden, so shameful that you don’t dare tell anyone. You’re certain that if they find out, they won’t want you any more. And so you keep everyone away from that part; finally, that has meant keeping everyone away. You're hurting. You're lost. And you are lonely.

My ideal client seeks a safe space to navigate life's challenges with empathy and guidance. They may struggle with trauma, substance use, or chronic illness, longing for relief and empowerment. They desire to heal, rebuild self-esteem, and find resilience amidst adversity. Their goal is holistic well-being, embracing growth and reclaiming joy in their journey. With tailored therapies and a strengths-based approach, I aim to support their path to healing and improved quality of life.

Immediate openings! I am currently working towards an AASECT approved Sex Therapy Certification. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, patient, and free of judgment. My primary focus is helping heal connections within couples and families. I have experience working with individuals with trauma, neurodiversity, mood disorders, identity issues, grief, loss, and many more populations. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink affirming, and ethical non-monogamy affirming therapist.

I am a caring, compassionate Therapist who is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where you can develop the internal strength and resiliency to cope with life’s challenges. My specialties include providing treatment for family relational problems, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem issues, Stress management, and Adjustment disorders.

My work is influenced by the thought of existentialist philosophers and psychologists who speak compassionately to a profound and uniquely human dilemma—the quest for meaning in the face of suffering. Psychotherapy provides a safe and intimate space in which we might expand our capacity to bear suffering and to find meaning within and through it. Depth psychology proposes that the psyche consists of both conscious and unconscious thoughts, impulses, fantasies, and ideas. Symptoms (of depression, anxiety, addictions, etc.) are more than painful indicators of psychopathology.

Just about everyone experiences difficult times in their lives. From milestone transitions to severe trauma, you can feel weighed down with sadness, frustration, worry, and fear. For many, coping with your feelings is monumental and it spills over into everyday life, robbing you of joy and peace. As your therapist my focus is your emotional wellbeing. I provide a safe space for you to express your thoughts and feelings. I endeavor to understand your perspective and to help you clarify what you want for yourself in therapy and in life. My method is collaborative, compassionate and adaptable to your individual needs and objectives.

When you area ready to make big changes and get out of the rut you are stuck in, give me a call. I'm passionate about helping people move through and beyond their traumas, self defeating beliefs and habits to create the life and relationships they really want and deserve. Does any of this resonate? You sometimes feel like you are in the same old place, you know or suspect your past gets in the way of your happiness in the here and now. You know you're a good person and deserve better. You're intelligent and talented and now you are committed to creating a different and better life for yourself. Well, I'm here to help you.

As a psychodynamically oriented therapist with forty years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families, I have a passion for my work and a capacity to engage well even with difficult and challenging clients. In addition to people experiencing anxiety, depression and other problems associated with daily living, I have expertise working with individuals and families struggling with PTSD, dissociative disorders, bipolar disorders, and dual diagnoses of substance abuse and mental health problems. I especially enjoy helping adolescents and young adults experiencing identity issues and challenging life transitions.

I'm so glad you're here! You're taking the first step towards the future you picture, and that takes courage. It's so easy to make excuses as to why today isn't the right day to prioritize yourself...your kids are in the middle of sports, work is too busy, the laundry and bills are piling up, the dog needs a walk and you need to go to the gym. The reality is that all of those things will be there whether or not you start therapy, but therapy will make them all easier to deal with.

I have over 20 years of professional experience counseling adults in the areas of anger/emotions management, sexuality, relationships (love relationships, family relationships, social and work relationship) obsessions and compulsions, substance abuse, and sex-love-relationship addiction. If you are troubled by behaviors you cannot control, including the pursuit of sex, romance or relationships, or how you deal with your anger, anxiety, or other addiction, compulsion, or obsession, I am interested in talking with you.

Are you tired of feeling "stuck" in a repetitive pattern with your partner and it just won't stop no matter what you do? Do you have low sexual desire and you are concerned it won't come back? Have you been told you have a sex/porn addiction? Are you polyamorous and having a hard time with jealousy or fear?