Therapists that treat Children in Scottsdale, Arizona AZ
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Children
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.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona
Children
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 in Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona
Children
Amy Guido
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Being in relationship with others can uncover areas of strength as well as struggle. If you grew up in a family that didn't do much self reflection, perspective taking, emotion coaching or repair making, you may feel at a bit of a loss with how to navigate relationship struggles in helpful ways.
Perhaps you've vented to friends and family to reduce the tension of the latest disagreement. For most of us though, that doesn't get us the perspective and skills necessary to get unstuck or moving forward more productively. I help people through targeted feedback and support to gain greater relational satisfaction and results. Even if your partner or child won't attend, sometimes the power of one can make a huge difference.
Perhaps today is a good day to take a risk and reach out to see if the change you seek is more attainable than you think. I bring a wholistic, curious, light-hearted, real and down to earth approach that takes into account your unique needs and goals.
If you're ready to try something new and would like support please reach out for help. While I don't accept insurance, I do have current openings. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona
Children
Lifeline PCS
Counselor/Therapist, Dept of Health Outpatient Treatment Facility License
Lifeline is a team of counselors/therapists with the education and experience to help with most any issue that can bring a person to counseling. We offer a wide variety of programs and approaches that are designed for you. With our large team of providers we are able to find a good fit for you.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona
Children
Adrienne Meryl
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My approach to working with children and adults is integrative and trauma-informed. My areas of expertise include autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona
Children
Kathleen Field
Therapist, LAC
What drives me in this work is both personal and professional. My own life experiences, and the meaningful relationships I’ve built along the way, have greatly shaped how I show up as a counselor. I’m inspired daily by the courage I see in my clients—their ability to overcome obstacles, heal from trauma, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. That transformation is what motivates me to do this work with care, dedication, and hope. I believe that we aren’t meant to navigate life’s hardest seasons alone. Whether you’re a young adult struggling with identity, purpose, or relationships—or a parent trying to break generational patterns while raising a family—therapy can be a powerful place for healing. I work with motivated individuals and families who want to create healthier patterns and more fulfilling relationships. Many of my clients are navigating low self-worth, recovering from abusive relationships, or experiencing the transitions of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona
Children
Inspirational Behavioral Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Ph.D MPsy MCC
At Inspirational Behavioral Healing (IBH), we believe therapy works best when it is grounded in compassion, trust, and genuine human connection. Our practice offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals, couples, and families feel truly seen and supported. Through ethical, culturally responsive, and personalized care, our clinicians help clients navigate emotional challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. You don’t have to face mental health concerns alone, IBH is here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Exclusive (Spanish & English Provider)
26 Years Experience
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Children
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, mood swings, depression, or lingering effects of past trauma—even though you’ve tried traditional treatment and it just hasn’t been enough? I'm Dr. Janelle Louis, and I use a unique combination of holistic interventions, medication management, and psychotherapy to help children and adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or a history of traumatic experiences find lasting emotional wellness. As both a licensed naturopathic doctor (Vermont) and a psychiatric nurse practitioner (Arizona, Washington state), I bring a unique, integrative perspective to psychiatric and medical healthcare. My background includes experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, hormonal mental health disorders, autoimmune and metabolic conditions that affect mental health, and trauma-related concerns. With a foundation in holistic, root-cause medicine and hands-on experience in emergency and inpatient behavioral health settings, I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric and medical care that respects my patients’ values, while addressing the full complexity of their needs. I blend evidence-based therapy—including CBT and trauma-informed approaches—with thoughtful medication management and holistic interventions to help children, teens, and adults live their healthiest and best lives.
10 Years Experience
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Children
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 Scottsdale, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Children
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.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona
Scottsdale's affluence and wellness-oriented culture generate consistently high demand for therapy, with a population that generally views mental health care favorably and has the financial means to engage in longer-term work — making it one of the most therapist-dense cities in Arizona. The city's luxury resort industry and reputation as a destination for high-net-worth retirees and second-home owners create a distinctive therapy clientele, with practitioners frequently addressing relationship complexity, identity in retirement, wealth-related stress, and the gap between external success and internal wellbeing. HonorHealth and Mayo Clinic Phoenix provide institutional mental health resources alongside one of Arizona's most established private practice communities. Scottsdale's significant recovery community — drawn by the concentration of high-end treatment centers in the surrounding Sonoran Desert — also drives substantial demand for therapists specializing in addiction aftercare and dual diagnosis work.
Children therapists in Scottsdale, Arizona Statistics
Children therapists in Scottsdale, Arizona average 18 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (75%), and Child or Adolescent Issues (65%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 26% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 65% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 64% | ADHD |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Parenting |
| 48% | Stress |
Ages Served
| 100% | Children |
| 94% | Adult |
| 91% | Teen |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Christian |