Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Phoenix, Arizona AZ
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Online Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout & Life Transitions -AZ, IL, OH
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC
You’ve spent years being the strong one the person others rely on but lately the pressure has been building, and it’s getting harder to hold everything together. I help overwhelmed professionals, caregivers, and women move from survival mode into clarity, balance, and emotional resilience. My work centers on helping you live from purpose, not pressure, using a warm, collaborative, evidence‑based approach.
9 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
ACT
Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LPCC, CSAT
With over 25 years of experience in the counseling field, Cynthia A. Criss, LPCC, LPC, and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, is the founder of Open Hearts, Open Minds Counseling Services. Her private practice specializes in treating addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and intimacy disorders.
Cynthia’s expertise includes addressing sexual compulsivity, infidelity, and relational trauma, helping individuals develop healthy, intimate relationships. She offers individual, group, couples, and family therapy tailored to address a range of challenges, including sexual compulsive behavior, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Cynthia is committed to providing compassionate, professional support to empower clients in achieving personal growth and emotional well-being.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85028
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
ACT
Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
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.
14 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
ACT
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I believe people can build the lives they want to live by aligning themselves with their values, which may shift with the various seasons of life.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
ACT
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, like you've never even had a healthy one, or could never share your desires with your partner or partners. Every little thing added to your plate feels so overwhelming and it might be easier just to shut down or hide parts of yourself. You might worry you're "too much" or feel like you can't do anything right. You tell yourself "no one could ever understand or accept me," or "everyone has childhood stuff, I'm fine," ...right? One thing you’re sure of is you want to feel better, safe, and 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 and embrace all parts of your identity.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
ACT
The Mandel Center of Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Alyssa Mandel, LCSW, founder and Director of The Mandel Center of Arizona, has created an environment to promote psychotherapeutic healing to people in need. Ms. Mandel's philosophy centers on empowering clients through the therapeutic relationship.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
ACT
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
At Arroyo Psychological Services, we believe that therapy is a collaborative journey built on trust, respect, and genuine human connection. We are a team of compassionate clinicians dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore challenges, build resilience, and discover meaningful growth.
Our approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practice. We meet each client where they are—honoring their unique experiences, values, and goals—while helping them develop the tools and insight needed to create lasting change. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or personal development, we aim to guide our clients toward greater clarity, balance, and well-being.
We take pride in being a diverse and collaborative team united by a shared mission: to make high-quality mental health care accessible, personalized, and grounded in authentic connection. At Arroyo Psychological Services, we don’t just provide therapy—we partner with our clients in creating meaningful, lasting transformation.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
ACT
Jessica Cronk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC
Life can feel overwhelming when you're juggling the demands of work, relationships, caregiving, and everything in between. I work with adults who are seeking greater balance, self-understanding, and fulfillment as they navigate anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My goal is to provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change that extends beyond the therapy room.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
ACT
Desert to Peaks Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
Our mission at Desert to Peaks Psychology is to support you through the peaks and valleys of life by providing collaborative, holistic, and evidence-based psychology and counseling services. Our therapists are person-centered, action-oriented, and grounded in authentic connection. We believe growth happens when our clients feel both deeply supported and gently challenged. We focus on creating space to process experiences while simultaneously helping our clients build new perspectives and take practical steps toward lasting change. Our team specializes in supporting adults who appear strong on the outside but are quietly carrying the weight of competing demands, high expectations, self-doubt, stress, burnout, or the persistent feeling that they should be doing more. Our team is well versed in working with anxiety, life transitions, demanding and high-stress careers, disordered eating and body image concerns, relational concerns, depression, and athletes looking for sports psychology services.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
ACT
Meliora Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS LPC
I am a Licensed Therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of life and achieve emotional well-being. While specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, body image issues, and grief, I create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their struggles and work toward meaningful change.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Phoenix's extreme summer heat and sprawling, car-dependent geography contribute to social isolation and depression, with many residents spending months in largely indoor environments with limited organic social contact. The city has grown rapidly through domestic migration, and therapists frequently work with the disconnection and loneliness that can accompany life in a place where many people lack long-established roots and community ties. Phoenix has a significant veteran population, and therapists specializing in military trauma, PTSD, and veteran family concerns are well represented. Banner Health and Dignity Health provide major institutional mental health resources, with a large private practice community serving Scottsdale, Tempe, and the East Valley.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Phoenix, Arizona Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Phoenix, Arizona average 14 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (74%), and Stress (59%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 59% | Stress |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 51% | Social Anxiety |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
| 41% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Men |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Black / African American |