Dialectical Behavior (DBT) therapists in Mesa, Arizona AZ
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Suzanne Sanders
Counselor/Therapist, LAC
I work to approach therapy based on being collaborative and established in openness, trust, honesty and humor. I believe that our work has roots in the relationship and we build together and should build upon your strengths and uniqueness. I find it a privilege for me to be invited to work with my clients as they go through transitions and challenges. I am very passionate about providing a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can feel supported and understood. My aim is to help you feel empowered, live authentically and freely, thrive in your relationships with yourself and others, and experience healing and change.
I have experience in working with adults and teens struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and loss. Each client receives a unique approach specific to their situation and needs. My therapeutic approach is to integrate a variety of modalities to help you connect with your healthiest self, I utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed, approaches with clients.
Healing can be uncomfortable and challenging, and it is my hope to co-create a space where you can begin to create meaningful and lasting change. Healing hearts, transforming minds, finding balance.
4 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Michael Klinkner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Making changes can be very difficult. I believe that therapy is about finding the inner strengths inside of yourself that can allow you to become the person you want to be. Whether you are healing from wounds from your past or looking to write a new future, change is possible. No two people go through this process in the same way, everyone's journey is very unique.
I have been working with children, teens and adults with a variety of issues for over 20 years. I have in depth experience with anxiety, trauma and depression along with the ways that those issues can affect the members of their family. I have worked in residential treatment, behavioral health hospitals and outpatient settings.
In the beginning, starting to change can seem overwhelming and maybe even impossible. I use approaches that embrace the idea that everyone is different and everyone can just with the right approach to the problem.
25 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Brie Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
You may be feeling lost, anxious, and don't know why everything that used to work to feel better isn't now. Maybe it feels like your relationships are suffering, or like you've never even had a healthy one. Every little thing added to your plate feels so overwhelming and it might be easier just to shut down. You might worry you're "too much" or feel like you can't do anything right. At a young age you realized it felt safer to hide it all away and never stopped. You tell yourself, "everyone has childhood stuff, I'm fine," ...right? One thing you’re sure of is you want to feel better, safe, like you have direction. You’re ready to have quality relationships and leave behind old patterns. Most of all, you’re ready to feel good enough.
6 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dr. Taylor Larsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, NCC, CTP
Awakening Mental Health provides high-quality counseling at an affordable price. Therapists working at Awakenings focus on a variety of concerns such as Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress Management, Adjustment Disorders, Life Transition Struggles, Coping Skills, Codependency, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Abuse, OCD, Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues, Self-Esteem Concerns, Grief, and several other emotional concerns.
8 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Jeni Gutke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Everyone needs a place for advocacy and validation of feelings to be able to untangle and articulate those things which are not working in our lives. In addition to advocacy, you will also receive a safe space to unburden and have support and encouragement to not only illuminate your gifts and talents, but also to help differentiate emotions which are no longer serving you and empower goals for future Fulfillment. That starts with self compassion and being in the present and allowing space to leave each session feeling lighter with coping skills that can reduce heightened emotions and help direct back to self energy. With a background in teaching both elementary and high school and working in nonprofit organizations , seeing the need we all have for advocacy and compassion has greatly influenced my belief in the human spirit and our ability to heal. Why not live the life we have imagined and make it the best it can be?
10 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Morgan Liptak
Marriage and Family Therapist, MAS-MFT, LAMFT
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples in the millennial and young adult age-range and who are navigating relational difficulties, life transitions, identity shifts, anxiety & depression. While my passion for mental health started long ago, I have slowly found myself drawn to this specific age group and the unique set of challenges they are facing. Having faced many of these challenges myself, I get what it’s like to walk in your shoes and hope to offer guidance and support in your journey towards healing.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I use Relationship (Re)Programming, an attachment-based approach, to provide couples counseling. I am also a Prepare/Enrich facilitator for premarital counseling.
7 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Growth Counseling - Peter Tumolo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I truly believe that every person is capable of amazing transformations. You have within you everything needed to live the life that you desire. There have been incredible breakthroughs in neuroscience over the last several years that back up these claims and prove, without a doubt that we are capable of healing even the deepest of emotional wounds. I have significant training in various forms of therapy that can help you unlock incredible potential and provide deep healing of trauma and help you return to a state of calm and empowerment. Reach out today for a free consultation. I would be honored to assist you on your healing journey.
12 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dr. Leigh Anne Randa
Psychologist, PhD
A human being, by nature, is full of contradictions. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is essential to the therapy process. The experience of "feeling" seen, or felt, or heard, is the beginning of healing. Knowing that while you are unique, you are not alone.
18 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Noelle Espineli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
My years of academic and professional experience have allowed me to effectively work with a diverse client population of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and behavioral/mental health issues, especially those experiencing difficult life circumstances. I strive to help clients navigate situations related to burnout, existential crises, mindfulness, self-care, distress intolerance, interpersonal conflicts, life transitions, thinking disorders, and so much more.
7 Years Experience
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Claire Karakey
Therapist, LPC, MC
I'm not good enough, I can't stand this, I can't trust anyone, I should have known better! Do you ever notice yourself living with similar shame? Truth is, most of us do and as we get older, it is hard to understand that we are still operating in our relationships, jobs and daily lives with these messages. Our goal in therapy is to provide an efficient treatment plan to help clear out some of these false and dysfunctional messages and help you start seeing you're worth.
We work with people from different walks of life and we're committed to providing a compassionate and creative approach to therapy. We enjoy working with children and adults individually as well as within group, family and couple settings. My specialities lie in treating anxiety (performance anxiety, OCD, PTSD) as well as depression, life transitions, chronic pain/illness, grief/loss, and more. We have extensive training in shame and trauma and understand how these impact people's ability to function in their day-to-day lives.
We offer a strength based, client-centered approach to therapy. Every person's story is special and deserves an individualized approach. In therapy our therapists utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Family Systems work.
It takes great courage to find hope. We believe in holding space for clients, hearing your stories and working together to help you live your best life. You are not alone in your journey. You will be met with enthusiasm, support, kindness and an open mind in every session.
9 Years Experience