Contemplative Psychotherapy Therapists in Alhambra, AZ

Our practice is about helping people with connections, whether that be connecting with a partner, friend, spirit, the greater community or with self. We believe that it is in connection that we find wellness and healing.

The exploration of personal meaning and connection is the foundation of learning and potential throughout all stages of our lives. Facing the obstacles of our lives and meeting their challenges can strengthen us. Unlock your potential and feel better; find your way through loss, and learn self compassion.

I provide online therapy centered on personal growth and fulfillment. Recognizing that life's difficulties often prompt the search for a therapist, our work will address these immediate concerns while exploring the broader path to a meaningful life, uniquely defined by you. My approach integrates relational psychoanalysis, integral philosophy, and Eastern wisdom traditions, emphasizing mindfulness and compassion. I prioritize the present moment within our therapeutic relationship, using this focus as a means for reflection, insight, and transformation as we collaboratively create a space to understand the significant particular and universal experiences of your life.

Dr. Jenny Shields specializes in supporting healthcare providers, executives, and high-achieving professionals who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck—especially those who’ve dedicated their careers to caring for others while quietly neglecting their own well-being. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based behavioral science, balanced with genuine warmth, empathy, and down-to-earth candor. Known for quickly pinpointing core issues, Dr. Shields offers clarity and practical tools to help clients step out of survival mode and into meaningful, lasting change—reclaiming their sense of self, purpose, and professional fulfillment.

I have been a psychologist in trauma work for many years, thus I can tailor my approach to meet your needs. Different ages and developmental stages throughout the life span require differing approaches. People generally wait to start therapy until their symptoms are really bothersome. I am currently accepting new patients, with no waiting list.

Alhambra is a west-central Phoenix urban village, a dense, working-class area with large Latino and refugee-background communities and some of the city's most affordable neighborhoods. Economic precarity, immigration-related stress, and thin neighborhood-level services shape mental health access, with community health centers doing much of the work. Phoenix's central-city providers and telehealth extend the options.

Gender ID

	56%	Female
	38%	Male
	6%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	79%	Online Only
	21%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

93%	Anxiety or Fears
79%	Depression
57%	Divorce
57%	Loss or Grief
57%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
57%	Stress
50%	Men’s Issues

Ages Served

100%	Adult
50%	Senior
50%	Young Adult
43%	Teen
7%	Children

Client Focus

64%	Women
50%	Men
43%	LGBTQ+
36%	Buddhist
21%	Jewish

Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Alhambra, AZ

Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection

RelaxingOne.com Ned David Bratspis, PC

Dr. Daniel Cantor

Dr. Jenny Shields

Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.