Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Sun City West, AZ
Browse Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Sun City West, Arizona. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Contemplative
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 Sun City West, AZ (Online Only)
Contemplative
RelaxingOne.com Ned David Bratspis, PC
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
The exploration of personal meaning and connection is the foundation of learning and potential throughout all stages of our lives. Facing the obstacles of our lives and meeting their challenges can strengthen us. Unlock your potential and feel better; find your way through loss, and learn self compassion.
35 Years Experience
Online in Sun City West, AZ (Online Only)
Contemplative
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to create meaningful, measurable change in how they feel, function, and relate to others. My approach is evidence-based, empathic, and solution-focused, with therapy centered on helping you achieve clear goals so that progress is noticeable in daily life. I work with a wide range of concerns—including anxiety, low mood, loss, self-doubt, and life transitions—and have particular expertise in performance psychology, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, and questions of purpose or meaning. If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right next step, I also offer a one-time consultation assessment to help clarify what may be contributing to your current stress and identify effective pathways forward, whether through therapy or other strategies.
25 Years Experience
Online in Sun City West, AZ (Online Only)
Contemplative
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with understanding—of ourselves, our patterns, and the biological and emotional systems that shape how we experience the world. I work with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of concerns, integrating clinical experience, psychological insight, and education about how the brain and nervous system function under stress, trauma, and emotional strain.
Throughout my career in community mental health, private practice, medical settings, and teaching, I have worked with people facing complex emotional and relational challenges. These experiences have shaped a practical, compassionate, and direct style that focuses on helping clients understand why they feel and react the way they do, while developing concrete skills for change. I believe therapy is not only about symptom relief but about increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the ability to navigate life with greater clarity and intention.
My work often includes helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses. By learning how to regulate the nervous system and tolerate uncertainty, individuals can respond more thoughtfully rather than react automatically. I aim to create a collaborative and respectful therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult experiences, retell their stories when needed, and move toward a stronger sense of stability and self-understanding.
Therapy is a process of growth, accountability, and compassion. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, my goal is to help them build insight, resilience, and a more grounded sense of who they are and how they want to live.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sun City West, AZ (Online Only)
Contemplative
James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
My clinical experience is wide and deep. I estimate I have conducted about 90,000 hours of psychotherapy sessions, including many hours training and supervising other therapists. This experience covers many modes: individual therapy, as well as family, couple and group therapy. My basic orientation is existential and psychodynamic, but I have added much training and experience in other approaches on top of that over the years. I am Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, ABPP, have served 2 terms as a board director and secretary for the American Academy of Psychotherapy, and previously trained young clinical psychologists and psychiatric residents at the University of North Carolina. We keep learning more about how to be effective therapists, and I have aggressively added to my clinical wisdom. I stand ready to work to understand you deeply, and help you profoundly, whatever your current dilemmas.
41 Years Experience
Online in Sun City West, AZ
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Sun City West, AZ Statistics
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Sun City West, AZ average 21 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (93%), Depression (79%), and Loss or Grief (64%).
Average years in practice
21 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
29%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 44% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 71% |
Online Only |
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| 29% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 93% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Divorce |
| 50% | Men’s Issues |
| 50% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | Stress |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 7% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Buddhist |
| 21% | Military / Veterans |