Nutaila Rizwi completed her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Peshawar, Pakistan in 1999 and then her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University, Phoenix in 2015. Nutaila is licensed as a Licensed Associate Counselor. [Read More]

Kyle Bringhurst is a behavior and mental consultant and life coach who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. He is the founder of a company called Arizona Behavioral Consulting which specializes in providing services to those with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Developmental Delays. [Read More]

After completing his bachelors degree in Psychology at Arizona State University, Sam returned to ASU to complete his Masters in Counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Sam has significant experience working with adults with long-term care needs, grief and end-of-life issues. He has also worked extensively with patients suffering from anxiety, OCD, depression, mood disorders and past traumas. Additionally, Sam has counseled clients with sexual addictions and substance use disorders. Sam works with adults and adolescents and offers both individual and couples counseling. [Read More]

Shayne Tomisato, MD is a Board Certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who received her psychiatry training at Duke University Medical Center and her child and adolescent psychiatry training at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. She has been practicing in the Valley since 1996 and has been recognized as a “Top Doc” by Phoenix Magazine in the category of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. [Read More]

Calli is specialized in working with trauma and abuse and uses a client person-centered approach to best serve her clients needs. She likes incorporating body-based and other alternative therapies such as mindfulness, yoga, wilderness, art and play therapy techniques with more traditional therapies including Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), motivational interviewing and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral approaches. [Read More]

Currently accepting new clients as of 3/20/2020. Same day appointment availability (if requested) and offer telepsych. I specialize working with people experiencing trauma, anxiety/depression, relationship issues, addiction, life transitions, emotional regulation and low self-esteem. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and owner of Purposeful Life Counseling, LLC. (www.purposefullifecounseling.org) [Read More]

The world is constantly evolving and can be hard to navigate with stress from all areas of life. My goal is to provide affordable cash-only services to individuals that struggle with issues of trauma, communication and life transitions. I utilize a unique family systemic approach working with individuals, couples, families and the LGBTQIA+ community. [Read More]

It takes a lot of courage and willingness to make the decision to go to therapy, and choosing a counselor can be an overwhelming process. I congratulate you on taking the first step in your recovery and wish you the best in your journey to healing and living your best life. I have been working in the mental health field since 2004 and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. There is no better time than now to begin your path to healing and recovery and I would be honored to be a part of that process. [Read More]

For the past 5 years, I have worked as a licensed counselor in community behavioral health, helping children and adolescents navigate difficult life stressors. I have had the privilege of seeing many of my clients and their caregivers connect and overcome traumatic circumstances to create happy and safe homes. I have assisted teens in the juvenile justice system working through barriers related to oppositional behaviors and substance abuse to reach their full potential. It has been greatly fulfilling to help my clients grow their ability to cope in healthy ways, develop positive supports, and succeed in diminishing feelings of shame and loneliness. My hope is to help instill the confidence and courage to push clients to pursue their life goals. [Read More]

As a licensed counselor I do individual psychotherapy, couples counseling and family therapy, working with clients who have experienced trauma, including shame; as well as clients with anxiety and depression. I also specialize in working with children who have autism, anxiety, ADHD and sensory processing issues, as well as with their family members. Using attachment theory concepts, I work with clients to heal their attachment wounds and to integrate their past traumas so these traumas are no longer acting as triggers in their lives. Working with couples and families to assist them in communicating in an empathic way is my strength. [Read More]

It is through reflection that we gain an understanding of where we stand and what we believe. Perhaps it is finally time for you to take care of you. Therapy offers a special and dedicated time for you to explore and discover who you really are, while giving attention to the parts of you that are hurting, as well as to parts of you that aren’t fully alive. But therapy is not just for the challenging moments; it’s also designed for when your life may be perfectly fine. My goal is to help you feel most settled within yourself, to develop very fulfilling and satisfying relationships, and to create purpose and meaning in your life. [Read More]

Kelly Carlson has been serving the community as a therapist for over 22 years. Her passion is to help others lead lives that are fulfilling, and to move away from the pains of the past. Through a collaborative approach that centers on the client’s motivation and desire for change as well as a supportive team approach, clients are able to discover lasting healing through their sessions. [Read More]

Kari graduated from Utah State University as a member of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology. She earned a Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix as a member of Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society. [Read More]

Teri holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Michigan State University (1978) and is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, credentialed since 1992. She served on the national board of the Association for Play Therapy from 1996 through October 2003 and was the organization’s President in 99/2000. She was a founding spirit of the Arizona Association for Play Therapy and was their President in 1993. Teri currently is on the national board of the APT Foundation. She is a Diplomat in her field and is credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona and Maryland. Teri lectures nationally on topics related to play therapy, supervision, consultation, positive parenting, self-esteem and divorce. Ms. Krull has instructed graduate courses in Play Therapy and Child and Adolescent Assessment at Arizona State University and other Arizona based colleges and is currently adjunct staff at Maricopa Integrated Health Services. Her work history includes employment as a school social worker, medical social worker, teacher, juvenile probation officer, community educator, women’s resource center counselor and university resident advisor. [Read More]

I know that this is a trying time and I offer skills and ways to help reduce overwhelming anxiety about the pandemic and other life’s events past and current. Taking the first step by calling and talking can be a step in the right direction. I am now solely offering TeleHealth online video counseling, HIPAA compliant and secure, due to the nature of our health epidemic. Available anywhere in the state of Arizona. I am a professionally licensed counselor who provides effective therapeutic treatment to help people learn from their life’s challenges. I help people who feel like “things are not working” or might feel “stuck”. I help people right from the comfort of their own home using TeleHealth Counseling. I aid people, using a variety of approaches! Some say that people seeking help already have the answers within. I believe this and you can arrive at those answers. The counseling I use most often are EMDR, Erickson Hypnosis, Energy Psychology, and CBT. Take the first step… Andrew E. Henry, MA, LPC is a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Milton H. Erickson Foundation Hypnosis. Bryan Weiss, M.D. Hypnosis. Advanced techniques in Brainspotting by David Grand, PhD. and Lisa Schwartz, LCSW. [Read More]