Scottsdale, AZ Local Support & Community Resources

Kari Anderson, LPC, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life. She has a passion for empowering teenagers and their families as they journey through crucial developmental stages, while also supporting adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Through the use of effective approaches like positive psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy, Kari focuses on equipping her clients with practical coping skills that can be seamlessly applied in their daily lives. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals can turn their struggles into opportunities for growth, allowing them to embrace life with less stress and more joy.

Lynda Bull is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, including stress, depression, and overwhelming emotions. She creates a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment, tailored uniquely to meet each client’s needs. Lynda specializes in addressing issues such as grief and loss, chronic pain, women’s issues, and difficulty adapting to change or loss. She has extensive training that allows her to guide clients gently through stress-related problems, making her particularly adept at assisting those dealing with anxiety, trauma, and chronic illness. With a focus on faith-based counseling, Lynda supports individuals, couples, and families facing significant medical challenges, including cancer and postpartum issues. Her personal experience enriches her ability to connect with clients encountering life's hardships, from infertility and miscarriage to relationship and parenting challenges. Lynda's integrative approach encompasses various therapy modalities, ensuring that each session is a step towards healing and improved well-being.

Gina Candelaria believes that every individual possesses unique talents and a distinct purpose in life. She understands that sometimes challenges arise, leading to distress and unhappiness. Gina encourages her clients to reflect on their daily fulfillment and enjoyment in life. For those with children, she emphasizes the importance of their happiness and potential. When obstacles feel overwhelming, engaging in counseling with Gina can help individuals and families regain their footing. She collaborates closely with her clients to establish individualized goals and tailor treatment approaches. Utilizing a client-centered, humanistic framework, Gina draws from a diverse range of research-based modalities and therapeutic strategies best suited for each individual. The primary objective is to restore emotional well-being. As a Certified EMDR therapist, she effectively addresses trauma, enhancing relaxation and self-regulation. Additionally, her training in The Meadows' Post Induction Therapy Treatment Model allows her to help clients resolve relational trauma. Gina is passionate about working with children, adolescents, parents, and adults, guiding them towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.