Arizona Certified Therapists

Jessica is a Team-CBT Level 2 clinician specializing in support for families, youth, and young adults (ages 5–24). Jessica is bilingual in English and Spanish, and provides a culturally affirming approach rooted in her experience as a first-generation daughter of Mexican immigrants.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Doctor of Behavioral Health with 20+ years in couples and premarital counseling, women's chronic illness, and culturally responsive care. Trained in Gottman Levels 1–3, EFT, and Imago Therapy. Former head of the ASU Counseling Center Diversity Committee. Sees clients virtually throughout Arizona.

Rebecca believes therapy is a partnership where you will work together to uncover your strengths, build resilience, and create the life you want. Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience specializing in EMDR and perinatal mood disorders certified. She is currently accepting EMDR Intensive clients only (extended-format sessions for accelerated trauma processing).

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Harry Joiser brings a uniquely personal and mission-driven approach to mental health support. As a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, he understands firsthand the mental and emotional toll of high-stress service — and has committed his career to supporting veterans, active duty personnel, first responders, and those in demanding roles. Harry is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran with a personal history in recovery and specializes in veterans, first responders, and men's mental health using a Strengths-Based, Positive Psychology approach.

In-network: Aetna

Clinical Director and Founder of Resilience Therapy, Susie is a nationally certified TF-CBT therapist specializing in ages 5–24. Known for her warm, accepting approach and incorporating laughter as part of the healing process, Susie is intentional in creating a relaxed environment, developing a trusting relationship, adapting to individual needs, and provides clear communication.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Kay's approach as a Licensed Addictions Counselor is focused on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your unique challenges and develop personalized strategies for lasting change. Specializing in substance use, co-occurring disorders, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care using Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, Kay helps clients ages 18+ navigate life's journey.

As a therapist, Jennifer is dedicated to supporting women as they navigate complex and often unexpected transitions of midlife and beyond. Jennifer helps support women through divorce, caregiving transitions, menopause, empty nesting, health challenges, and more. She utilizes a client-centered approach with mindfulness-based tools for building resilience and rediscovering identity. She works with ages 18+.

Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a deep focus on adult attachment, generational and childhood trauma, and self-worth development. She creates a warm, affirming therapeutic space where clients can explore the roots of their patterns, heal old wounds, and build a stronger sense of self.

Grant is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a unique background. After serving six years as a police officer with the Scottsdale Police Department, Grant discovered a deep passion for helping people navigate trauma and relational challenges. Clients can expect a peaceful, compassionate, and direct approach to therapy.

Nikki is currently accepting new clients for OCD Intensives (extended sessions for accelerated treatment). She utilizes ERP, ACT, and IFS modalities when appropriate to help clients reconnect with their values and build a life they enjoy.

In-network: BCBS · Aetna

Harlyn is a bilingual (EN/ES) LCSW with 15+ years specializing in psychological evaluations for immigration cases including asylum, hardship waivers, U visas, and VAWA. She is Clinical Trauma and PMH-C certified serving the community with deep cultural competency to navigate trauma, life transitions, and more.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Gabriella is a LMSW with experience in community behavioral health and medical social work. She works with clients who carry complex medical needs and psychiatric diagnoses using a person-centered approach to comprehensive psychosocial assessments.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Lauren is an LPC offering group therapy including Trauma 101, Emotions 101, Boundary Skills, and Embodiment Group, plus quarterly Neurodivergence workshops. Trained in EMDR, EFT, IFS, ACT, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Lauren provides structured, tool-based care to adult clients.

Private pay (individual & couples) · BCBS in-network (group therapy)

Kris is an LPC and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in Gilbert, AZ with 10+ years of experience. She specializes in trauma, C-PTSD, codependency, and attachment wounds using EMDR, IFS, and somatic body-centered approaches.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Dr. Schoephoerster, Doctor of Behavioral Health and LCSW at Rehoboth Therapy & Wellness (Tucson, AZ), specializes in older adults, chronic illness, and life transitions. She is trained in EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, DBT, and ACT and integrates physical and emotional wellness with a mind-body approach.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Trina is a Biblical Counselor at The Answer with unique experiences that tailor her work as an MPC. With 20 years military service and an ordained ministry background, Trina specializes in navigating life concerns through the lens of, and in, Christ. She works with concerns such as trauma, grief, self-worth, marriages, and more.

Inbal is a LCSW specializing in trauma recovery from narcissistic abuse, childhood neglect, and emotionally unsafe relationships. Certified EMDR therapist, trained in IFS, Deep Brain Reorienting, EFT, and Gottman (Levels 1–3). In-person Scottsdale & telehealth across AZ, CA, MA, and TX.

In-network: Aetna

Emily is an LPC specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Emily creates a warm, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore authenticity, build self-trust, and take values-driven action.

In-network: BCBS · Aetna · Cigna · United

Lauren is an LMFT specializing in couples, attachment, and identity work. Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Lauren believes clients hold their own capacity for change and her role is to help them access it.

Brianna is an LPC specializing in children and teens, helping young clients find their voice through play therapy, coping skills development, and trauma-informed care. Brianna integrates Play Therapy, EFT, DBT, and CBT specific to a client's needs.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

With 10+ years helping couples and families restore connection, Lisa helps clients work through affair recovery, premarital counseling, blended family dynamics, and co-parenting. Trained in EFT, Gottman Method, Prepare-Enrich, and SYMBIS, Lisa offers evening availability for clients.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Dr Becker is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 12+ years in neuro-rehabilitation, specializing in vagus nerve dysfunction and nervous system regulation. She combines hands-on techniques such as dry needling, myofascial release, and NKT with somatic strategies for chronic pain, anxiety, and stress.

Private pay. Service provider.

Tena is an LPC specializing in BPD and neurodivergent clients (Autism, ADHD). Tena currently has limited availability offered via telehealth. She is EMDR trained, Level 1 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, completing Level 1 IFS.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Kelsey is an LMHC & LPC queer therapist specializing in religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and faith deconstruction working exclusively with women and gender non-conforming/non-binary adults. Kelsey is Religious Trauma Therapy certified offering telehealth sessions. Equitable Payment Structure available.

In-network: Aetna

Delilah is an LPC with nearly a decade of experience across criminal justice and mental health systems specializing in LGBTQ+ affirming care, affirming care letters, sexual trauma/trafficking, and perinatal mental health. With a justice-informed, culturally responsive approach, Delilah helps clients ages 15+ in-person in Mesa or telehealth statewide.

In-network: UHC · Aetna · BCBS · Cigna

Richard is a LMSW with 15+ years of experience in crisis, residential, and community mental health specializing in LGBTQ+ affirming care, queer couples therapy, and foster care and adoption support both in person Mesa telehealth.

In-network: Aetna · Cigna/Evernorth

Brie is an LPC with 10 years of clinical experience specializing in complex PTSD, attachment wounds, and kink/BDSM-affirming sex therapy. With a Kink Conscious Professional certification and Certified Sex Therapist in progress, Brie uses IFS and attachment-informed care to help individuals in-person and virtually statewide.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Molly is a LMFT and Certified EMDR Therapist specializing in attachment-oriented EMDR. She offers intensive format: typical sessions run just under 2 hours; up to 6 hours available to help clients move through significant material in one sitting.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Dr Dalzell is a licensed psychologist with 30+ years of experience specializing in eating disorders and trauma treatment via EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. She offers traditional therapy and intensive formats in-person in Cottonwood/Sedona and via telehealth in AZ, PA & NJ.

In-network: BC/BS Employer Plans

Lucille is a LPC specializing in identity work, boundaries, and anxiety with OCPD tendencies for individuals, plus EFT couples therapy with a focus on neurodivergent partnerships. In-person in Scottsdale and virtual throughout AZ. Sliding scale available.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Sandra is a Clinical Geriatric Psychotherapist specializing in counseling adults with neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, and TBI as well as the caregivers supporting them. Sandra offers telehealth only throughout Arizona.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Aspen specializes in eating disorders and attachment issues, with a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor credential and Health at Every Size alignment. LGBTQ+ affirming and sex-positive, Aspen is currently pursuing a Certified Sex Therapist credential to expand her sexuality-focused work.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Dani specializes in Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring conditions using a trauma-informed, relational approach. EMDR-trained, integrating Parts Work, somatic approaches, and CBT, Dani also works with family members of those with SUD using CRAFT — an evidence-based model for communication, boundaries, and positive change.

In-network: Aetna · Cigna · UnitedHealthcare · Optum · Self-pay $185/session

Abby specializes in OCD with neurodivergent populations — ADHD, autism, and co-occurring presentations. Abby is certified through the IOCDF’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), and addresses trauma-OCD overlap, recognizing that trauma can complicate OCD recovery and require an integrated treatment approach.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

As a LPC and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Ross specializes in helping athletes, veterans, and high performers achieve peak performance without sacrificing peace or relationships. Telehealth appointments.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

With 13 years of experience and 100 hours of supervised ERP training — the gold-standard treatment for OCD, Kate sees clients via telehealth across Arizona.

In-network: Aetna · Blue Cross · Cigna · UnitedHealthcare · Anthem · Oscar

Jennifer is an LPC specializing in traumatic grief, complex trauma, and dissociation. She is EMDRIA Certified and serves clients age 10+ via telehealth in Arizona — in English and Spanish.

In-network: Aetna · Blue Cross · Cigna · Lyra · Modern Health · Spring Health

Melissa is a CSAT and Betrayed Partner Specialist (IITAP/APSATS) with 15 years of experience. She works with individuals and couples navigating compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography addiction, infidelity, and the betrayal trauma that can follow.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Gottman Level III trained couples therapist with 9 years of experience, Gabby specializes in infidelity recovery, sexual health, and helping long-term couples rebuild trust and reconnect — with structure, emotional depth, and humor.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Kianna is an LCSW specializing in complex trauma, high-functioning anxiety, OCD, and identity-based stress for high-achieving professionals, graduate students, and AAPI & POC communities.

In-network: Aetna · UnitedHealthcare · Optum

Vanessa is an LMFT specializing in pediatric eating disorders (ages 12+), codependency, and stress concerns. She works with adolescents and adults in person in North Scottsdale and virtually across AZ and CA utilizing structural family therapy, DBT, CBT-E, ERP, and ACT adapted to a client's needs.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Amy is an LPC with 20+ years of experience and advanced EMDR certification. Amy specializes in complex, developmental, and intergenerational trauma — including PTSD/CPTSD, dissociation, and support for parents of autistic & neurodivergent children.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Emilee is a LMSW specializing in trauma for women — medical, religious, sexual, childhood, and relational — as well as anxiety, depression, and support for highly sensitive people. EMDR trained and LGBTQIA+ ally with limited sliding scale spots available.

In-network: BCBS · Aetna · Cigna

Elaine is an LPC and EMDRIA-Certified therapist specializing in trauma for high-achieving adults — childhood wounds, attachment patterns, perfectionism, and anxiety. She utilizes EMDR, IFS, somatic, and attachment-focused approaches both in-person and virtually throughout Arizona.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Dr. Bunker is a Licensed Psychologist and PSYPACT provider specializing in pediatric neuropsychological evaluations for ages 5–24 offering ADHD, autism, learning disability, gifted, and comprehensive evaluations. She also provides therapy for children and adolescents.

Victoria is an LPC specializing in anxiety, emotion regulation, and life transitions for children, teens, and young adults starting at age 3. She provides warm, collaborative care both in-person in Phoenix (Biltmore/Uptown) and telehealth statewide.

In-network: UHC/Optum · UMR · BCBS · Aetna · Banner Aetna

Chelsea is a compassion-based LCSW specializing in helping PTSD, OCD, and Anxiety Disorders in adults. Chelsea does work with helping professionals and other therapists around nurturing boundaries, identity, and sense of self, as well as those navigating emotional neglect or unavailability backgrounds. She incorporates Somatic Therapies (EFT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Grounding) and challenges clients to build stress tolerance rather than avoid stressors.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Doctor in Behavioral Health and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Dr. Todd specializes in childhood trauma, complex PTSD, and medical trauma. Joy's approach is warm and supportive yet direct — grounded in neurobiology and Somatic Experiencing. She holds advanced training in dissociation, Ericksonian Hypnosis, and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health. Availiable in-person Glendale (Arrowhead area) and telehealth available.

Shantel is a strengths-based, trauma-informed LCSW and certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist (PMH-C) with focused expertise in medically complex pregnancies, fetal diagnoses, and infant/pregnancy loss. She is an Advanced Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider and EMDR-trained clinician, offering a compassionate and collaborative space to process perinatal grief, mood disorders, and major life transitions.

Private pay. Limited sliding scale.

Emily is an EMDR Certified therapist who works with those committed to their healing process and wanting to change old patterns that aren't supportive. She integrates EMDR, EFT, somatic practices, therapeutic Reiki, yoga, sound bowls, and breathwork for deep mind-body healing into her practice. She also practices compassionate mindfulness and CBT, working with anxiety, phobias, attachment, and relationships.

Private pay. Limited sliding scale.

Ruby is a bilingual LPC offering virtual therapy statewide in English and Spanish. She specializes in adults (18+) looking to work through trauma, including generational work using EMDR, IFS, Polyvagal theory, somatic approaches, and Narrative Therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to help them better understand their emotions, process difficult experiences, and develop tools for long-term emotional wellness.

In-network: Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · Optum · UHC · Aetna · more

Jennifer is an LPC and CCTP with over 20 years of experience. She is certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and is uniquely positioned to support clients living with chronic illness, cancer, medical trauma, and those caring for a loved one through it all. With evidence-based techniques, Jennifer will guide you to learn additional coping skills, adjust to major life stressors, and reinvent yourself to become the person you want to be.

In-network: Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · Optum · UHC · Anthem · Oscar · more