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Scottsdale Certified Therapists

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Verified specialists in Scottsdale.

Tandem Alliance lists 5 certified 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 Certified
Narcissistic Abuse, Childhood Neglect & Unsafe Relationships
Inbal Gurari, LCSW
Narcissism Coercive Control & Emotional Abuse Trauma & PTSD
EMDR IFS Gottman Trauma-Informed
Couples & Family Grief & Loss Childhood Neglect

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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Lucille Vaccarelli, LPC
LV
Tandem Certified
Identity & Neurodivergent Relationships
Lucille Vaccarelli, LPC
Identity Boundaries Neurodivergent Couples
IFS EFT CBT Mindfulness Trauma-Informed
LGBTQ+ Perfectionism Anxiety

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.

Scottsdale, Arizona Private Pay Accepting new clients In-Person & Virtual
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Abby Hauer, LPC
AH
Tandem Certified
OCD & Neurodivergence
Abby Hauer, LPC
OCD Neurodivergent (ADHD & Autism) ADHD
ERP DBT ACT IFS BTTI Certified
Anxiety Self-Esteem Emotional Regulation

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 Certified
Affair Recovery & Betrayal Trauma
Melissa Thornburg, LPC, CSAT, CPS-C
Affair Recovery Betrayal Trauma Infidelity & Affairs Couples Therapy
EMDR Somatic IFS EFT Trauma-Informed
Couples Therapy Trauma & PTSD Depression

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 Certified
Eating Disorders
Vanessa Paulson, MS, LMFT
Eating Disorders Codependency Stress
DBT CBT ERP ACT Trauma-Informed
Self-Esteem Life Transitions Perfectionism

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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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 Certified: 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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