Melissa Thornburg is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Coach with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals on their journey to healing. Drawing from her personal experience in long-term recovery from both substance and process addictions, Melissa has honed her ability to provide an empathetic space for clients to explore their paths. After transitioning from a successful career in marketing, Melissa has dedicated herself to guiding others through the complexities of life and their emotions. Her extensive training with the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals and the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists enhances her capacity to support clients dealing with issues such as infidelity, trauma, and compulsive sexual behaviors. Specializing in betrayal trauma, she employs various therapeutic approaches including EMDR, EFT, and Somatic therapy. Whether working in individual sessions, couples therapy, or group settings, Melissa's commitment to shining a light on the dark places many fear to confront is at the core of her practice. She invites those seeking growth and healing to join her in a journey that fosters deeper understanding and self-esteem, helping clients feel grounded and secure in their mental health journey.

Dr. Meredith Tine, founder of Scottsdale Women's Psychology, is dedicated to fostering women's empowerment through expertly tailored, gender-sensitive psychotherapy. At her boutique practice, clients are met with the highest standards of care and comfort as they embark on their therapeutic journeys. Dr. Tine ensures a secure and serene environment, placing the utmost importance on privacy. She offers individualized attention, flexible appointment times, and the choice between one, two, or three-hour sessions to meet the unique needs of each client. Additionally, remote services are available, making it easy to fit therapy into busy schedules. Dr. Tine specializes in addressing crucial issues such as trauma and PTSD, relationship struggles, and women's self-confidence, all while utilizing a range of therapy techniques including EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches. With authorization to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in thirty-three U.S. states and Washington, D.C., she is committed to supporting women throughout Arizona and beyond in a compassionate and empowering therapeutic experience.

John Unmacht is a licensed psychologist and a psychoanalyst with 42 years of experience in the field of mental health. His extensive expertise allows him to support individuals facing various challenges, including bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship issues, and emotional disturbances. John cultivates an atmosphere of safety, compassion, understanding, and collaboration, making him an ideal choice for both teens and adults. His dynamic approach integrates mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic techniques to help clients navigate their journeys toward healing and personal growth.

Athena Vahn is a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals improve themselves and their relationships. With a decade of experience, she utilizes an intensive, process-oriented, psychoeducational approach to empower her clients to build the confidence and skills necessary for fulfilling and trusting relationships. Athena guides her clients in overcoming relationship distress, codependency, and conflict, enabling breakthroughs in suffering, even for those who have felt stuck in anxious or maladaptive behavioral patterns for years. In her sessions, rather than engaging in passive listening, she actively connects with clients through empathy and attunement, ensuring that the proof of progress manifests in tangible results. Recognizing that each journey to self-improvement and better relationships is unique, Athena offers a structured starting point to foster self-awareness and knowledge. She shares tactical practices drawn from the latest, scientifically proven methods, equipping clients with lifelong skills for healing and growth. Additionally, Athena provides affordable, weekly meditation classes, allowing participants to experience the profound benefits of group meditation. Her commitment to facilitating personal transformation and empowerment shines through in every interaction.

Becky Verbansky is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, dedicated to helping adults navigate the complexities of anxiety, stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). For over 20 years, she has been a guiding light for those whose lives have been turned upside down, whether through trauma, life transitions, or the overwhelming weight of intrusive thoughts and worries. Clients often find themselves struggling with feelings of insecurity and a lack of control, yet under Becky's thoughtful and encouraging guidance, they can rediscover calmness and regain their sense of self. <br /> <br /> Specializing in evidence-based treatments such as EMDR and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Becky's approach is rooted in proven methodologies that empower individuals to confront their fears. Her therapy style is gently direct, focusing on solutions and goals while creating an atmosphere that feels as friendly and relaxed as chatting over coffee. Each session is a collaborative journey towards healing, where clients feel heard and supported. <br /> <br /> Therapy with Becky is not just about coping; it’s about thriving and being your authentic self once again. If you’re ready to take the brave step towards understanding and alleviating your anxiety, stress, or OCD, Becky is here to help guide you on your journey to recovery.

Douglas Withrow offers a compassionate sanctuary for individuals and couples navigating the complexities of their relationships. Many may find their marriage feels empty or unfulfilling, and the choices made may have hurt loved ones. For those grappling with secrets that consume their lives, Douglas creates a safe environment to bravely confront these overwhelming feelings. With great attentiveness, he provides guidance to those feeling lonely, disconnected, or uncertain about their relationships. Douglas empowers clients to rebuild trust and promote open communication, helping them face the challenges of marriage with confidence. His extensive experience as a sex addiction therapist enables him to support both couples and individuals dealing with issues ranging from infidelity to compulsive behaviors. At the core of his practice is a commitment to fostering understanding and healing through modalities like Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With Douglas, clients can explore the depth of their emotional experiences and find the strength to foster intimacy and connection in their relationships.

Alexa Yassi believes that family dysfunction can create an enduring cycle, affecting generation after generation until one courageous individual chooses to confront the challenges. Her approach resonates with the words of Terry Real, emphasizing the bravery involved in taking the first step toward therapy. With a focus on aiding individuals and couples grappling with relational issues, anxiety, shame, depression, and trauma, Alexa brings advanced training in evidence-based practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). It is her privilege to guide her clients through navigating life's challenges. To ensure a good fit for her services, she begins with a complimentary 15-minute consultation, allowing potential clients to learn more about her nurturing and effective therapeutic approach.

Hadas Zarki meets individuals where they are in their life journeys. She views herself as a fellow traveler, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be part of her clients' quests for inner peace, joy, and purpose. With a non-judgmental approach, she helps clients observe patterns, dynamics, and triggers, uncovering their core values, meaning, and passions. In a detective-like manner, Hadas engages in deep exploration of alternatives and new possibilities. Her therapy style is characterized by empathy, engagement, and occasional challenges. She shares her insights, skills, and knowledge, tailoring practical tools to facilitate significant breakthroughs in relatively short timeframes. Hadas offers an insight-focused and experiential approach to therapy that includes mindfulness and positive psychology practices, alongside cognitive challenges. Specializing in trauma therapy, she is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Clinical Hypnotherapy. Hadas is committed to empowering others to achieve healthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Her driving force lies in the enthusiasm, creativity, and courage demonstrated when authenticity, vulnerability, and strength are expressed together. She believes deeply in the human capacity for change and healing, embracing the notion that growth often begins just beyond the comfort zone.

Orlando Zuniga is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, who works with individuals feeling stuck or questioning their life path. With extensive experience as an individual therapist, couples and family therapist, group facilitator, educator, coach, and consultant, Orlando excels in guiding clients through various stressors and challenges. He particularly resonates with creative, cultured, empathic, and sensitive individuals seeking support. His eclectic therapeutic style encompasses multiple modalities tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring that clients actively engage both within and outside the therapy sessions. Offering part-time legal psychedelic therapy, Orlando possesses training in numerous areas of mental health. His specialties include creative and artistic coaching, relationship issues, psychedelic-assisted therapy, multicultural issues, spirituality, men’s issues, LGBTQ-affirming therapy, life coaching, and personal growth facilitated through psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and hypnotherapy. Understanding that finding the right therapist requires deep trust, Orlando fosters an environment that encourages transparency and vulnerability, allowing for profound understanding and authentic connection. His dedication to honoring each client’s courage and bravery sets the stage for transformative healing.

Karen Beatty is a compassionate therapist dedicated to fostering mental wellness and personal growth. With a deep understanding of the complexities of human emotions, she creates a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can explore their feelings and challenges. Karen's therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on empowering her clients through empathetic listening and effective coping strategies. Her extensive knowledge in the field of mental health enables her to support a diverse range of issues, helping her clients on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Karen believes in the resilience of the human spirit and is committed to walking alongside each person as they navigate their unique path to well-being.

Molly Foley is a compassionate and empowering therapist dedicated to fostering growth in her clients. With a focus on a range of sexual challenges, including mismatched desire, infidelity, and sexual trauma, she approaches her work with love and respect. Currently pursuing certification as an AASECT Sex Therapist at The Buehler Institute in California, Molly has also completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Perinatal Mental Health. She supports individuals and couples in navigating emotional injuries, enhancing emotional intimacy, and overcoming sexual challenges to cultivate greater confidence and joy in their relationships. Molly's specialty encompasses relationship, sexual, and perinatal issues, and she is committed to ensuring that all parties feel seen, heard, and understood throughout the therapeutic process. Her empathetic approach, combined with her diverse techniques and resources, creates a safe and supportive environment for healing. Molly invites clients to embark on their transformative journeys at The Caring Way.

Kim Glenn is an AASECT certified sex and relationship therapist who understands the vital role that sexuality and interpersonal relationships play in overall well-being. Recognizing that misalignments within oneself or with loved ones can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, and shame, she provides a nurturing environment where individuals and couples can rediscover joy, curiosity, and acceptance. Specializing in various sexual challenges such as mismatched desire, low or absent desire, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, and other erotic injuries like infidelity, Kim is dedicated to helping clients navigate their unique sexual and relational challenges. Utilizing Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), she fosters enhanced intimacy and connection for individuals and couples across all sexual orientations and lifestyles. A kink-positive and LGBTQ-affirmative therapist, Kim also offers support for individuals dealing with out-of-control sexual behaviors and has an extensive background in assisting those who have experienced sexual trauma. With training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and EMDR, she is skilled in addressing trauma and provides telehealth services, equipped with the best practices for delivering counseling through HIPAA-secure videoconferencing.

Todd Johnson is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping couples cultivate deeper intimacy and connection. He specializes in assisting partners to break free from negative communication patterns, fostering an environment of love, support, and erotic intimacy. Todd also guides couples through healing emotional wounds caused by betrayal, where trust may feel damaged or lost. Discovering aspects of a partner's secret erotic life, compulsive sexual behavior, or infidelity can be incredibly challenging, and Todd offers a safe space to navigate these complex issues. In addition to couples therapy, he works with individuals facing sexual challenges, such as mismatched desires, erectile or ejaculation concerns, low sexual desire, compulsive behaviors, and the impact of religion-based sexual shame, as well as sexual trauma and disturbing fantasies. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, Todd primarily employs Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, a method shown to effectively build trust and intimacy between partners. With extensive training in sex therapy and a sex-positive approach, Todd collaborates with clients to ensure healing and wellness align with their personal values.