Object Relations therapists in Phoenix, AZ
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Object Relations
Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
Hi! I'm Dr. Christine Sparacino. I have been working in the mental health field for more than 20 years. I work with highly sensitive and empathic individuals, people navigating loss and life transitions, those feeling with grief and chronic illness and autoimmune disease. Since 2015 I have also worked as a diabetes psychologist, supporting patients with their health.
My main focus is to help individuals navigate difficult seasons and transitions in their lives, such as adjusting to a recent loss or change in health status. My main areas of expertise are: grief and loss, chronic illness and autoimmune disease, and working with Highly Sensitive People and empaths.
23 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ (Online Only)
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Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I believe every human being has inherent value, yet so many of us carry deep shame from past experiences that tell us otherwise—messages like “I’m bad,” “I’m too much,” “I’m unlovable,” or “If I show myself, I’ll be rejected.” These beliefs can quietly shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and what we think is possible. In therapy, I work to help uncover and soften these old burdens so they no longer hold you back. My style is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of the courage it takes to show up. Together, we’ll build a space where you can feel seen in your wholeness, reconnect with your own inner wisdom, and move toward a life that feels freer and more grounded.
29 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ (Online Only)
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Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
I do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.
17 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ
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Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ (Online Only)
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Catherine Bitney
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I have a passion for helping clients reduce anxiety, stress, confusion, sadness, and pain - so that they can live more fulfilling, authentic, and happy lives. Many of my clients have stated that coming to therapy has helped to catapult them out of their stagnation - enabling them to reach their full potential. For clients who have had difficulty finding a therapist who can understand their complex and intersecting identities, I can be a breath of fresh air. I work with folks ages 15 and up.
15 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ (Online Only)
Object Relations Therapy therapists in Phoenix, AZ Statistics
Object Relations Therapy therapists in Phoenix, AZ average 22 years of experience and charge around $230 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (75%), and Self Esteem (71%).
Average years in practice
22 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$230
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 64% | Stress |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 29% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Jewish |