Find a licensed online therapist in Payson, AZ

As a licensed therapist in Texas, Florida, California, Wyoming, New Mexico, New Hampshire, and Arizona with 10 years of experience on this platform, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating affirming, compassionate spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those experiencing relationship challenges, anxiety, and personal growth obstacles. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique journey. I offer expertise in addressing depression, stress, social anxiety, workplace dynamics, and interpersonal communication. With a commitment to inclusive, non-judgmental care, I support clients exploring sexuality, gender identity, relationship structures, and personal empowerment. Drawing from two decades of clinical experience, I help individuals develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful strategies for emotional wellness. Whether you're confronting trauma, relationship transitions, or seeking deeper self-acceptance, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with genuine empathy and professional guidance.

Hello and welcome. My name is Tara and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Arizona. Counseling any person, no matter where they have come from, or what challenges they are struggling with, is my passion. I enjoy helping people achieve what they desire in this life. Whether it is to have a better marriage, learn how to deal with depression, less anxiety with every new situation that arises, or parenting struggles, I can help. I love helping people to be the very best versions of themselves and giving them the tools to help with varying hurdles in life. Life can be so tough, and seeking counseling is a very brave first step and I am so grateful you came here. We all go through hills and valleys in life, but it's so much better to go through those valleys when you have the right tools in which to deal with the tough times. Life is a gift. Counseling is a gift and I hope to be able to help you with your journey. A little about me. I grew up a military kid and was able to travel the world with my family, which came with some wonderful experiences and also some challenges of having to adjust quickly to different settings. Along the way I met a lot of great people and had the opportunity to learn family dynamics, and cultures from a very young age. I am grateful to have had to change and move throughout my childhood so that I could end up in this field where I can truly help so many different kinds of people, no matter their background, or what struggles they are going through. I received my bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University. I then went on to receive my Masters degree from Argosy University in Phoenix, Arizona. My counseling approach is mindfulness training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution focused brief therapy. I believe we all have the ability to get where we want to go, but sometimes we need a little help along the way.

As a licensed therapist in Arizona, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on compassionate, holistic care, with deep expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem challenges. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including women, older adults, and individuals navigating midlife transitions. My therapeutic practice focuses on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, overcome isolation, and heal from guilt and shame. I'm particularly skilled in supporting those experiencing mood disorders, chronic health conditions, and caregiver stress. My work emphasizes understanding multicultural experiences and addressing the unique emotional challenges individuals face. I believe in creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering professional guidance and genuine compassion as you navigate life's most challenging moments.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor who has been practicing in Arizona for twenty years. My experience includes providing individual and group therapy to adults and adolescents in the areas of Life Management Skills, Mental Health Concerns, Career Path Development, Addictions, Domestic Violence, Relapse Prevention and Anger Management. I believe in a multi-modal therapeutic approach that assist clients in identifying and nurturing strengths they already possess. A strong therapeutic alliance between client and therapist is essential as well as a holistic approach to treatment that focuses on the mind , body and spirit in balance. It is my belief that a body in balance leads to greater self-esteem, self-awareness and self-acceptance. I look forward to working together with you. I assure you that I will provide a comforting, judgement free, and safe space that supports personal growth, healing and achievement.

I am a mental health and substance dependency counselor licensed in both Georgia and Arizona with 33+ years of experience. I have worked in the fields of addiction, mental health and with life coaching issues. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, career choices, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, LBGTQI focuses, couples, and many solution focused issues. I also have worked with those who have histories with the criminal justice system and understand the issues behind reentry and starting life again after release from prison. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I also believe that it is important to be honest and help my clients work through their issues; I cannot solve it for you but I will help you gain the tools and the mindset to do so. With this, I am not afraid to be to the point when it is needed. As a counselor, I understand that all have their own paths of faith, spirituality and beliefs. Know I embrace this in both my personal and professional life and am comfortable working with people exploring and practicing their own path of spirituality It takes courage to get help, to ask for change and I applaud you for doing so. I look forward to working with you!

Sometimes clarity arrives one message at a time. Hi, I’m Mandy Lopez Azimy, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Mexico and Arizona. I work primarily through asynchronous messaging rather than live video or phone sessions. This creates a calm, steady space where you can write when things are actually coming up for you, not just during a scheduled appointment. I respond during consistent check-in times throughout the week. Some people prefer choosing one steady day as a more focused back-and-forth day, while others write as things come up. Together, we’ll find a rhythm that works and keep it steady. Because therapy through messaging is a collaborative process, I encourage active participation. Depending on your goals, I may incorporate reflection questions, journaling prompts, worksheets, or goal-setting exercises to help deepen insight and support progress between messages. While my practice is centered around messaging, there may be times when a live text chat is helpful for working through a specific issue in real time. When appropriate, we can discuss whether a live chat session would be beneficial. Many people who feel anxious about live sessions or have busy, unpredictable schedules find messaging to be a more comfortable and sustainable way to engage in therapy. I work with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship concerns, communication difficulties, and family challenges. My approach is warm, structured, and focused on helping things feel clearer, more manageable, and more aligned with the life you want to create. This is a space to begin gently, explore honestly, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you. I look forward to working with you here.

I am licensed in Arizona with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, deppression, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with Borderline Personality, bipolar, and dissociation. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am Leeann Mickel, I have a masters degree in educational psychology with an emphasis on community counseling. I have my LPC, licensed professional counselor Masters level. I also have an LC DC licensed chemical dependency counselor. I have worked 20 + years in the field of service. I have had great success with clients who have experienced significant trauma. I have been Clinical Supervisor for a substance abuse residential setting. I am currently Clinical Director for the agency with whom I am employed at this time. I believe it to be my mission helping and serving. My approach is client centered we start where you are. I am very laid-back and personable, I have forever been told how easy it is to talk to me, even prior to my chosen career! That’s a plus when you’re a therapist! I have some clients who simply need an ear and guidance. Others are eager to get to the cause of what prompted them to reach out. Either is great. I understand that some people need to vent and receive professional advice. I tell all of my clients you have inside you now everything you need to heal and progress. My job is to guide you on the journey in this process of self discovery and healing. I also tell my clients that I will work just as hard as you in doing this, but I will never work harder. This would cause more harm by handicapping them if others around never allow my clients to learn through experience, and rob my client of demonstrating to themselves the opportunity to see how capable they actually are. I have worked with many populations: adolescents, adults with variety of disorders/conditions. Such as mental health diagnosis like depression, bi polar, anxiety, and PTSD. For the last six years I have led our adolescent program. I'm very familiar with self harming behaviors, and have a knack of being able to reach them and slowly process into self love. I also have extensive experience with grief which may look different and feel different among different clients. Even those who believe that have mourned and grieved, but truly have not. I look forward to working with you and helping you along your specific path. My schedule is very flexible, as a I only work from home, virtually/remote. During therapy it will be common to give 'experiments' following a session. The purpose for this is taking from our sessions and applying what you learn to your 'real life' outside of one session weekly for an hour.

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in the state of Arizona since 2004. I was first licensed by the state of California in 1976. For over 25 years, I have helped individuals to managed stress, anxiety and depression. Others, how to cope with addictions, parenting issues, relational discord and family conflicts. You will learn tools that will assist you, in overcoming the challenges that you are presently experiencing. My therapy style is warm, supportive and interactive. My approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, rational emotive therapy and Ericksonian hypnosis. I will tailor the treatment plan to meet your specific needs. It takes courage to seek counseling. You are brave to take the first step toward change and personal growth. I am here to support & empower you in your journey of self-actualization and fulfilling relationships. I speak fluently English and Hebrew. I am not able to write a description of myself in Hebrew, I look forward to being of service to you.

I am licensed in Arizona with 8 years of professional work experience. I am a proud mother, Nana, daughter and Christian. I have experience in helping clients with LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

As a licensed therapist in Arizona with over three three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate personal growth, relationship dynamics, and emotional well-being. I offer compassionate, depth-oriented therapy that addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and interpersonal dynamics. My approach is particularly attuned to women's experiences, relationship issues, midlife transitions, workplace stress, those who identify as neurodiverse, and the nuanced emotional landscapes of young adults. My therapeutic work honors each individual's unique journey, focusing on building self-love, improving communication, addressing isolation, and exploring life purpose. I provide a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop meaningful strategies for personal transformation. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I am trauma-informed therapist committed to helping individuals reconnect with their inner strength, process complex emotions, and create more fulfilling lives. My goal is to walk alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional expertise.

As a clinical social worker in Arizona, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience into my work, supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique emotional landscapes of each person's journey, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, and personal growth. I focus on helping clients navigate critical life transitions, relationship dynamics, and personal healing. My therapeutic work centers on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-understanding and self-care, improve their communication skills, and cultivate meaningful connections. Whether you're struggling with isolation, seeking purpose, or working through difficult emotional experiences, I provide a supportive and affirming therapeutic environment. My practice honors diverse experiences, with particular sensitivity to women's issues, caregiver stress, and the nuanced emotional challenges of midlife and aging. I believe in a collaborative approach that respects each person's individual path, helping clients build resilience, self-compassion, and practical strategies for emotional well-being.

Hello, and welcome. My name is Kathy Villa, and I am a licensed mental health professional with over 22 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their strengths. I believe that seeking support is a courageous step, and I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, burnout, and other emotional and behavioral health concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe that each person is unique, and I tailor treatment to meet your specific needs, strengths, and circumstances. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to help clients build practical coping skills and create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop resilience, and feel empowered to move forward with confidence. Whether you are working through a difficult period, seeking personal growth, or looking for support in managing everyday stressors, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey. I look forward to the opportunity to support you and help you achieve your goals.

I utilize a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I provide therapy to adults that focuses on the understanding and reduction of undesired symptoms, acceptance, empowerment, authenticity, and the improvement of your mental health and wellness. I am a directive, goal-oriented, and active clinician that will work with you on examining your patterns of thinking, learning to understand and better regulate your mood, and increasing healthy behaviors. I believe everyone is entitled and deserving of the life they want to live. It is my objective as an in-community therapist to work with you towards your identified goals and your definition of wellness. I believe in the value of sharing space with someone as they navigate their path. I will support you unconditionally, while simultaneously challenging you to consider what needs to occur to experience personal growth and healing.