Non-Binary 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.

Your brain, body, and relationships were designed to work for you — not against you. At Restored, we believe healing is about more than symptom management. It's about reclaiming your sense of self, rebuilding connection, and growing into the life and purpose you were meant for. Our therapists and naturopathic doctors share a deep commitment to treating the whole person — because sustainable restoration requires addressing mind, body, spirit, and relationships together.

I have 14+ years of experience working in diverse mental health capacities. I earned a masters degree in sociology that informs my focus on context; as well as a masters in clinical mental health counseling that guided me in helping individuals most effectively. Currently, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating gender expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disabilities, and minority stress. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate space where you can feel understood, heal, and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll work toward your personal goals, cultivating a life that aligns with your values and true self.

At the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, we believe everyone can benefit from therapy. From the time we’re young, we’re taught how to take care of our physical health and our bodies, but we’re not generally taught how to manage our thoughts and emotions so we can take care of our mental wellbeing. Many people never seek psychological help, and others may only seek it when they are experiencing a crisis. We aim to change this. We believe that investing in your psychological health is essential to overall wellbeing, no matter your life circumstances. Life is challenging, and everyone can use support. We believe in providing care across the spectrum of psychological health, and in fostering mental and emotional wellbeing in addition to treating mental illness. We believe strongly in providing only evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies: therapy that has proven to be effective through copious research studies. We also employ only doctoral-level clinicians who are highly trained experts in providing these evidence-based services.

You deserve a space where you don’t have to explain or shrink who you are. I work from a queer-affirming, trans-affirming, and trauma-informed lens to support individuals navigating identity, transition, relationships, and major life changes. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from their authenticity, or unsure of the next step. Together we create space to slow down, explore, and reconnect with yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empowerment. Whether you're questioning, in transition, or working through old patterns, I’m here to support you in building a life that feels aligned with your truth. Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you feel seen, grounded, and understood.

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

	42%	Non-Binary
	31%	Female
	19%	Male
	8%	Gender Fluid

Session Type

	82%	Online Only
	18%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

73%	Anxiety or Fears
73%	Depression
73%	LGBTQ+ Issues
64%	ADHD
64%	Stress
64%	Trauma and PTSD
55%	Self Esteem

Ages Served

91%	Adult
73%	Young Adult
45%	Senior
45%	Teen
27%	Children

Client Focus

91%	LGBTQ+
91%	Women
55%	Persons with Disabilities
45%	Hispanic / Latino
36%	Black / African American

Non-Binary therapists in Alhambra, AZ

Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection

Restored Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC

Linda Schartman, MA LPC

Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness

Dr. Caroline Hicks