Teresa Burt is a compassionate and dedicated therapist known for her expertise in guiding teens, adults, and elders through life's challenges, including depression and anxiety. With a rich background in various therapy types, Teresa utilizes techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to tailor her approach to each individual’s needs. Her versatile skill set encompasses a broad range of issues — from life transitions and relationship conflicts to coping skills and mood disorders. Committed to fostering wellness in her clients, Teresa also addresses topics like self-esteem and spiritual growth, making her a trusted guide in both individual and group therapy settings. Her warm presence creates a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, empowering them to navigate their journeys with resilience and clarity.

Lisa Clark is a dedicated therapist who specializes in supporting adults and elders through their most challenging relationship dynamics. Whether it's infidelity, communication struggles, or family conflict, Lisa is committed to helping couples restore their connections and develop healthy interactions. She creates a safe, non-judgmental environment for individuals to navigate various life challenges, emphasizing the importance of attachment needs and emotional expression. Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, Lisa enhances relationships by promoting meaningful communication and deeper connections. Trained in diverse modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), her expertise encompasses a wide range of issues including grief, anxiety, and life transitions. With a passion for couples communication and conflict resolution, Lisa is well-equipped to guide clients through the complexities of premarital preparation, marriage, divorce, and blended family dynamics. Recognizing that relationships can be both a source of distress and joy, her compassionate approach helps clients navigate these dualities with confidence and resilience.

Michelle Crowell brings 31 years of experience to her practice, where she embodies warmth, compassion, enthusiasm, and a unique sense of humor. She is dedicated to focusing on her clients' strengths through a counseling approach grounded in family systems theory. Utilizing methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Michelle is passionate about guiding individuals, couples, and families through the healing process related to trauma, relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. For those interested, she also offers Christian counseling that integrates biblical truths, scripture, and prayer, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment for clients of all faiths. Michelle is committed to meeting her clients wherever they are in their faith journey, providing a supportive space for personal growth and healing.

Raquel Daniels is devoted to helping her clients nurture themselves and build nurturing relationships. She intentionally creates a safe space for individuals and couples to explore the most meaningful aspects of their lives. Her culturally-affirming approach respects and honors each client's cultural strengths while acknowledging the impacts of trauma and injustice. Raquel understands that everyone's perspective is unique, and she meets each person's view of their challenges with utmost respect and care. Recognizing the vulnerable aspects of individuals that have encountered pain, she helps her clients dismantle the protective walls they have built. By fostering an open-hearted and curious engagement with their inner world, Raquel supports her clients in creating a safe haven for healing. Above all, she values ensuring that each person feels heard. It is a privilege for her to listen to their stories and accompany them on their journey.

Cherish Deoliveira, a licensed clinical psychologist, embodies a deep belief that every woman possesses the inner wisdom, resilience, and strength necessary to overcome life’s most traumatic challenges. Specializing in women’s mental health, she offers individual teletherapy services designed for adult women in Arizona. Her expertise encompasses trauma recovery, coping with anxiety and depression, addressing complex identity issues, and navigating complex medical diagnoses and reproductive health concerns, including fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences. Cherish is dedicated to supporting each client during their most vulnerable moments, guiding them from a state of survival to one of thriving. She views symptoms not as sources of shame but as indicators of a need for additional support to feel ‘unstuck’. Through secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy sessions, clients can access the help they need from the comfort of their own homes. Therapy is a commendable journey that requires honesty and courage, and Cherish hopes that by reaching out to her, clients will rekindle their resilience. Understanding the importance of connection, especially in times of suffering and trauma, Cherish is committed to helping women achieve a better sense of self, safety, and overall well-being.

Kris Dunlap understands that the current state of the world can evoke feelings of loneliness, heartbreak, and despair. This creates a hopeless landscape for many individuals, making it seem challenging to envision a way out. Sometimes, it appears that giving up or living in isolation is the easiest route. However, Kris is dedicated to helping clients discover positive coping strategies and uncover the light at the end of the tunnel. Recognizing that everyone faces storms in life, Kris believes in the importance of achieving peace to live a fulfilling life. The therapeutic process is viewed as a collaborative journey, where clients gain new perspectives and approaches tailored to their unique circumstances, enhancing their ability to navigate life's challenges. Kris emphasizes meeting clients where they are, accepting them without judgment, and fostering an environment of patience and understanding. With a profound passion for empowering others, Kris is committed to guiding clients through their internal conflicts and interpersonal challenges, enabling them to make informed decisions and thrive.

Ellen Durant is a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families discover the resources and strengths within themselves that can promote healing and change. Her clients are often those who are committed to the therapeutic process, understanding that meaningful results arise from active participation and trust in their own wisdom, creativity, and the therapeutic relationship. With over 20 years of experience, Ellen specializes in treating clients grappling with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, and various mood disorders. She has successfully led therapy groups and utilizes a myriad of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic modalities, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Ellen's creative problem-solving skills, drawn from her diverse background, allow her to open new avenues for clients facing obstacles in their lives. She remains a committed and effective guide, present in the journey of change. Clients appreciate her eclectic and strength-based approach, which is tailored to their unique comfort levels and needs.

Lady Esther is a dedicated and experienced clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, ready to help those who find themselves struggling with life changes and feeling trapped in a rut. She understands that life issues can create barriers to finding peace and balance, affecting not only adults but also children and teenagers. Lady Esther specializes in working with individuals, children, couples, and families, addressing a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, self-injury, suicidal ideation, and trauma. With her intensive training, she approaches each client’s unique situation with a tailored plan that considers their specific needs and provides compassionate support. Utilizing techniques like TF-CBT and mindfulness, Lady Esther meets clients where they are and guides them on their journey towards achieving a happier and more peaceful state. Taking the first step towards transformation is crucial, and she believes that everyone deserves to find peace and fulfillment in their life.

Athen Fisher is dedicated to helping clients cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships in their lives, whether with partners, family members, or themselves. He enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals, guiding them to identify and transform hurtful, negative patterns into healthier, more effective ones. Athen believes that healing and change begin within ourselves and are reinforced through secure, loving relationships. He strives to assist couples and families in developing and strengthening their bonds while fostering positive interactions. Athen understands that the journey can feel isolating, but he emphasizes that hope exists and a path to a better place is attainable. As a compassionate therapist, he creates a safe, secure, and non-judgmental atmosphere that allows for personal growth and change. Athen combines empathy and acceptance with challenges that encourage clients to reach their goals and build on their innate strengths.

Rachelle Friedman is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients. With qualifications from Arizona State University, she specializes in working with teens, adults, and elders, ensuring that individuals from all walks of life feel understood and valued. Rachelle's expertise encompasses a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, and many others. Her therapeutic approach is multifaceted, incorporating various modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), among others. Rachelle is devoted to nurturing emotional well-being and fostering personal growth, making her a trusted ally for those navigating life's challenges, including relationship issues, life transitions, and grief. Her culturally sensitive and empathetic practices ensure that clients from diverse backgrounds feel respected and supported in their journey toward healing.

Caitlin Garber, a compassionate therapist at Novo Counseling and Wellness, adopts a holistic wellness approach to help clients access their internal resources and unlock their body's natural ability to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. Her primary goal is to empower individuals to live their best lives while guiding them in building personal resilience through evidence-based psychotherapy methods tailored to specific needs. Through collaboration, clients will experience renewal, refreshing of the mind and body, and the acquisition of a life rich with confidence and vitality. Caitlin is passionate about supporting her clients in achieving therapeutic goals, utilizing a diverse range of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She is also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a method designed to quickly alleviate the emotional burden of trauma. Caitlin often reminds her clients that the hardest step in the therapeutic journey is the commitment to begin, acknowledging that the choice to heal can be challenging. She values the unique insights each client brings, working collaboratively to discover the right path to wellness.

Stacy Gerson is a compassionate therapist who offers a welcoming and safe space for individuals, couples, families, teens, and young adults to navigate life's challenges. With a focus on addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and trauma, she excels in assisting clients in developing positive coping skills and enhancing their self-esteem. Her extensive knowledge spans a wide range of topics including Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and various relationship dynamics, enabling her to support clients in achieving healthier emotional and mental well-being. Utilizing a diverse array of therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches, Stacy is deeply committed to fostering hope and strength among her clients. As Jasmin Whitmore beautifully expresses, “At the end of the day, all you need is hope and strength… hope that it will get better and strength to hang on until it does.

Britni Gibbs, MSW, LMSW, is an associate therapist with the Center for Compassion, licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. With several years of dedicated experience in Social Work, she has worked across various settings, assisting individuals and families who are navigating the profound pain of death, loss, and grief. Her experience encompasses roles in hospice care, home health, and as a palliative social worker within one of Arizona's largest healthcare systems. Britni obtained her BSW from Northern Arizona University in 2017, followed by her Advanced Standing MSW, emphasizing health and behavioral health from Arizona State University in 2018. She views it as a profound privilege to support those enduring what might be the darkest moments of their lives post-loss, providing a safe and compassionate space for open grieving. Britni honors the memories of loved ones by leading clients through their pain, inspired by the poignant words of Joanne Cacciatore, PhD, from *Bearing the Unbearable*: 'When we love deeply, we mourn deeply.' In her therapeutic approach, Britni aims to dismantle the stigma surrounding grief and trauma, advocating for a deeper understanding of the human experience amid loss.