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Verified specialists in Scottsdale.

Tandem Alliance lists 9 verified specialty therapists practicing in Scottsdale. Each one has passed our three-step vetting — active Arizona licensure, verified training in their stated specialty, and a clean record with the state licensing board — before their profile was created.

Scottsdale's roster runs deep in trauma treatment and relational work: IFS, EMDR, and EFT-trained clinicians alongside ERP-trained OCD specialists. Every therapist below offers telehealth across Arizona, and most hold in-person hours in Scottsdale or the neighboring Phoenix metro — you can also browse the full Greater Phoenix directory for nearby options.

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Inbal Gurari, LCSW
IG
Tandem Verified
Narcissistic Abuse, Childhood Trauma & Unsafe Relationships
Inbal Gurari, LCSW

Inbal helps survivors of narcissistic abuse and emotionally unsafe relationships find their footing again.

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

Scottsdale, AZ Aetna Accepting new clients In-Person & Virtual
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Abby Hauer, LPC
AH
Tandem Verified
OCD & Neurodivergence
Abby Hauer, LPC

Abby specializes in OCD care for neurodivergent clients, untangling where anxiety, autism, and ADHD overlap.

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.

Scottsdale, AZ Accepting new clients In-Person & Virtual
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Melissa Thornburg, LPC, CSAT, CPS-C
MT
Tandem Verified
Affair Recovery & Betrayal Trauma
Melissa Thornburg, LPC, CSAT, CPS-C

Melissa specializes in helping couples heal after infidelity and betrayal trauma.

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.

Scottsdale, AZ Private Pay Accepting new clients In-Person & Virtual
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Vanessa Paulson, MS, LMFT
VP
Tandem Verified
Eating Disorders
Vanessa Paulson, MS, LMFT

Vanessa helps adolescents and adults heal their relationship with food and their bodies.

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.

North Scottsdale, AZ Private Pay Accepting new clients In-Person & Virtual
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Brittany Coppelli, LPC
BC
Tandem Verified
Complex PTSD, Complex Trauma
Brittany Coppelli, LPC

Brittany's trauma intensives tackle complex PTSD and narcissistic abuse recovery in concentrated sessions, so progress doesn't wait on a weekly slot.

At this time, Brittany is open for intensives only. Brittany Coppelli is a Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical supervisor who opened Arizona Trauma Therapists in 2021. She specializes in complex PTSD rooted in childhood attachment trauma, and in healing from narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships. An EMDRIA Certified Therapist trained in Somatic Experiencing and IFS, she also holds a perinatal mental health certification and offers therapy intensives of 90 minutes to three hours. She sees clients by telehealth across Arizona, with monthly in-person dates in Old Town Scottsdale.

In-network: Aetna · BCBS · Cigna

Arizona Accepts Insurance Accepting new clients Virtual & In-Person
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Lyndsey Lewis, LAC
LL
Tandem Verified
Trauma Informed Child & Teen
Lyndsey Lewis, LAC

Lyndsey's goal is to help you better understand yourself while building practical skills that make everyday life feel more manageable.

Lyndsey is a Licensed Associate Counselor and trauma-informed child and teen therapist working with clients ages 6 and up across Arizona. She works with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions, drawing on CBT, DBT, and EFT. Her focus is helping clients understand themselves better while building practical skills for emotional regulation, communication, and confidence — and clients describe her as warm, genuine, and easy to talk to. A second-generation Phoenix native, she sees clients in Old Town Scottsdale on Thursdays and Fridays and by telehealth the rest of the week.

In-network: Aetna · BCBS · Cigna

Arizona Accepts Insurance Accepting new clients Virtual & In-Person
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Lisa Lee, LAC
LL
Tandem Verified
Trauma Therapy for Couples & Families
Lisa Lee, LAC

Lisa specializes in helping women, individuals, and couples heal from relationship trauma, narcissistic abuse, and betrayals — so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Lisa is a Licensed Associate Counselor with 11 years in the mental health field, working with couples, families, and individuals through betrayal trauma, divorce, and the parenting and relationship strain that follows. She uses EMDR alongside CBT, emotion-focused therapy, and a trauma-informed approach for clients moving through life transitions and emotional pain. A mother of five, she brings that perspective to parenting challenges and family conflict, and describes her purpose as a safe, non-judgmental space where clients take back control of their lives. She sees clients in Old Town Scottsdale Mondays through Wednesdays and virtually across Arizona.

In-network: Aetna · BCBS · Cigna

Arizona Accepts Insurance Accepting new clients Virtual & In-Person
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Brandon Prendiville, LAC
BP
Tandem Verified
Addiction, Trauma, & Relational Challenges
Brandon Prendiville, LAC

Brandon helps people process difficult experiences at the root — so you can experience real, lasting change.

Brandon is a Licensed Associate Counselor specializing in addiction and recovery, complex PTSD, grief and loss, and the relational patterns that outlast them. He blends EMDR reprocessing with mindfulness and psychodynamic insight, and offers EMDR intensives for clients who want to move through a specific block without waiting out a weekly schedule. Clients describe him as calm, grounded, and steady during difficult conversations, and both direct and compassionate. His own experience with grief and loss shaped the work. He sees clients in Old Town Scottsdale on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and virtually across Arizona.

In-network: Aetna · BCBS · Cigna

Arizona Accepts Insurance Accepting new clients Virtual & In-Person
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Claira Dresher, LAC
CD
Tandem Verified
Culturally Sensitive Trauma, Stress, & Identity
Claira Dresher, LAC

Many of the people Claira works with are capable, responsible, and deeply caring individuals who have spent years holding everything together on their own.

Claira is a Licensed Associate Counselor whose work is shaped by both Western psychology and Eastern wisdom. She specializes in complex, childhood, and generational trauma and the intergenerational patterns that carry them forward — working with high-achieving professionals and caregivers who appear strong on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or alone on the inside. An immigrant, a mother, and a former executive leader, she holds space for faith, spirituality, culture, and identity in ways that feel authentic to each client, and works with unprocessed childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and religious or faith-related wounds. Trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, grief counseling, and family systems approaches, she sees clients in Old Town Scottsdale Tuesdays through Thursdays and by telehealth Mondays and Fridays.

In-network: Aetna · BCBS · Cigna

Arizona Accepts Insurance Accepting new clients Virtual & In-Person
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Specialty Resources

Anxiety
How to Find an Anxiety Specialist
Trauma & PTSD
EMDR vs. CPT: How to Choose the Right Trauma Therapy
OCD
5 Signs a Therapist Is Truly Specialized in OCD
Couples Therapy
How to Choose a Couples Therapist
Addiction & Recovery
Finding a Specialist for Addiction & Recovery
Finding the Right Fit
How to Find a Therapist Who Actually Specializes in Your Needs

Common questions about therapy in Scottsdale

What specialties are available in Scottsdale?

The current Scottsdale roster is strongest in trauma therapy (IFS, EMDR, somatic approaches), couples counseling, and OCD treatment with ERP. Each profile details the therapist's specific training and certifications.

Do Scottsdale therapists see clients from other parts of Arizona?

Yes. All of them offer secure telehealth to clients anywhere in Arizona, and Phoenix-metro clients can often be seen in person as well.

How are these therapists vetted?

Every listing is Tandem Verified: we verify active licensure with the Arizona board, confirm documented specialty training, and review disciplinary history before listing — and profiles that no longer meet the standard are removed.

What does therapy in Scottsdale cost?

Rates vary by clinician and are listed on each profile along with payment options — some accept insurance plans, others are private pay and can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.

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