Medication Management Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

When needed, I use medications thoughtfully and collaboratively, always aiming for the lowest effective dose. In our work together, we'll also explore root-cause contributors such as sleep, stress, hormones, inflammation, and trauma and use holistic strategies to address them. If you want to taper off of medication, I offer safe, evidence-based guidance.

I personal titrated off methadone 300 mg which took me 8.5 years, another words there is hope for a new lifestyle.

Medication management involves careful evaluation, prescribing, and monitoring of psychiatric medications to support mental health. During visits we review symptoms, evaluate medication effectiveness, and address potential side effects while also discussing coping strategies and lifestyle factors that influence mental wellbeing. The goal is to develop a treatment plan that supports stability, clarity, and improved daily functioning.

For clients exploring integrative approaches to mental health, Restored offers a unique alternative to traditional psychiatric medication management through our Licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctors. Our naturopathic team works collaboratively with therapists to address mental wellness from a root-cause perspective — including lab testing, specialty medications, and evidence-informed natural interventions — for clients seeking a more holistic path forward. We can maintain prescriptions of some medications within our prescription scope in Arizona if you are changing providers or assist with tapering medications that may not be providing significant benefit or are causing undesirable side effects or medication/supplement interactions.

Dr. Baumgardner works with a talented and experienced prescriber. Together they can provide seamless care for you if you need medicine as well as therapy.

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.

Gender ID

	53%	Female
	40%	Male
	7%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	55%	In Person and Online
	45%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

64%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
45%	Behavioral Therapy
45%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
27%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
27%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
27%	Christian Counseling
27%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
82%	Young Adult
55%	Senior
55%	Teen
36%	Children

Client Focus

64%	Women
55%	Christian
55%	LGBTQ+
36%	Men
36%	Persons with Disabilities

Medication Management therapists in Phoenix, Arizona AZ

Dr. Janelle Louis

Patrick Varney-Phoenix Foundations Recovery

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena

Restored Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC

Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner

Medication Management therapists in Phoenix, Arizona Statistics

Average years in practice

Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale