Bear Therapists specializing in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy

We serve a broad range of clients including adults, teens, kids, college students, persons in recovery, folks in the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, veterans, and many more.

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Amanda Woolston

As an adoptee and therapist, I understand that adoption is not just a past event but a lifelong experience shaping your identity, relationships, and sense of self. My goal is to support you in processing the grief and complex emotions tied to adoption, so you can live confidently without fear of abandonment or losing yourself in relationships or perfectionism. I also have expertise in LGBTQIA+ needs, foster care, non-traditional relationships, OCD, trauma, narcissistic abuse, and codependence.

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Alicia Dlugos

I help LGBTQ+ and ENM/polyamorous adults heal from social anxiety, sexual trauma, and relationship stressors. My clients come to me feeling scared and confused trying to understand their sexual and romantic identity. They feel lonely but still desire community. They feel frustrated that unprocessed relational trauma is getting in the way of accessing intimacy and connection with others or their partner(s). They want to feel seen and validated in all of their nuances and identities.

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Madison Shira

I have had the privilege of working with a diverse population of people. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and trauma. I also work with people who are struggling to feel empowered when facing difficult life transitions, hardships in their relationships. By creating a safe space for exploration, we can work together to uncover the aspects of your identity that resonate most with you and bring them to the surface.

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Ella Emmer

Folks seeking a safe, compassionate space where they can be fully witnessed. Many come with deep emotional wounds, looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of trauma. They may feel unheard or invisible in other areas of their lives, but in our sessions, they find a place where their experiences are honored, their pain is validated, and their unique story is given the attention it deserves. My clients know that they will be met with kindness, deep respect, and unwavering presence.

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Emily Bentz

In a world where every person's journey is unique (and busy) it can be difficult to feel connected. If you find yourself struggling to cope with anxiety, having relationship issues, or just not feeling like your best self, it makes it all the more challenging to navigate life's hurdles. To find an environment free of judgment where you can share openly and honestly is incredibly valuable. I truly appreciate the time and effort it takes to venture into therapy when already facing everyday stress.

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D'Jonita Cottrell

I enjoy working with clients who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, motivation struggles, and self-esteem issues. Whether you’re new to therapy, returning after a break, or experienced in the process, I welcome you into this space. My clients are ready to challenge themselves and are committed to the work it takes to create lasting change, seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.

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Laura Turner

At Resilience Lab my clients are people navigating life transitions, learning to love their bodies, or questioning their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Our time together might look like healing trauma, reconnecting with family, or using mindfulness exercises to create more bodily awareness. Through this process, I spend time with clients to discover the values and pieces of their identity making them who they are.

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Angela Holter

My ideal clients are teens and young adults that are ready to get to know themselves better, explore their relationships, attachment styles and understand why they are feeling the way they are. Working with me means we collaboratively create a warm, judgment free space where you feel empowered to express yourself. Getting to know yourself deeper, your attachment patterns, habits, and behaviors can help you understand what you have control over and how to live a more balanced life.

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Lisa Schick

I specialize in guiding individuals and couples through the healing process as they navigate the complexities of trauma and challenging relationships. Together we will explore your past experiences and understand how they influence your present life. This journey of self-discovery will empower you to enhance your connection with yourself and those you love.

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Gabby Slifkin

Always striving to be perfect, yet feeling like others are disappointed in you or nothing is done right. You experience anxiety whether everyday or infrequent. You are not alone and you deserve to take care of yourself to. Whether you just experience anxiety, or you notice parts of you that strive for perfection and wanting to make other's happy, I am here for you. I help women in their 20s and 30s feel empowered.

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David Yovino

The folks I serve typically range from adolescence and upward into adulthood. I've found a special appreciation working alongside folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, folks struggling with overcoming addiction and eating disorders....as well as folks who are learning to navigate life by overcoming past trauma.

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Ashlyn Jones

Therapy is intimidating and it's ok if you feel a combination of readiness, wariness, hope and doubt around the process. This mixed experience around wanting and engaging change actually indicates you are ready to be honest with yourself about where you are at. There are several ways you can use the therapy process even when feeling ambivalent about it and I love to work with people who have used many different tools to get where they are and recognize the need to try a few different ones.

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Kate Gallagher

I have had the privilege over the past 30 years to work with incredible people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, family and relationship conflict, depression, and other difficulties. Together, we’ve found their resilience and healing.

Ian Caughlan

I’m affirming of all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures. My approach is collaborative and flexible. We’ll work together to help you articulate your needs and craft a plan for meeting them. I’ll provide practical tools for immediate relief and help you gain insight to support lasting change.

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Hannah Fuller

I believe one of the most healing things we can do is understand our stories and how it affects our everyday life and relationships. These experiences can manifest in different ways such as anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. The clients I work with have oftentimes experienced complex relational traumas in childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through these difficult experiences, we develop coping strategies and protective behaviors, which may no longer be serving you

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Rachel Brittingham

You’ve spent a lot of your life just “getting through it”. But now that you’re through it (at least mostly), your past seems to be catching up to you. Your relationships with significant others, friends, family, and even yourself seem to be challenging. You’re realizing now that maybe “just getting through it” wasn’t enough. Slowing down is really difficult, but it’s time. This can feel scary to take on alone and I can support you on your healing journey.

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Jennifer Brey

Many of the people I work with feel haunted by their past and struggle to connect with people in the present. This can show up in overwhelming anxiety, procrastination, feeling down on themselves, communication and relationship issues. Many have difficulty with sleep and some struggle with the way they drink or use drugs. Our early work usually focuses on skill building and fostering awareness and insight into challenges before doing any more in-depth work.

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Brian Finnerty

My clients want to find connection in their lives, but they are struggling to do so. I work with people who have found that other therapists don’t quite understand them. I am honored to be the open and non-judgmental professional they are seeking. My clients have faced stigma, limited family support, depression, anxiety or trauma while navigating the complexities of sexuality, gender and relationships. Some have lost important relationships due sexual urges or behaviors that feel out of control.

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Christina Marrero

The people who work with me are struggling with managing difficult emotions related to asserting their authentic self. This might include living with a neurological difference such as bipolar disorder or autism, and/or developing an identity which seems different from the one they've embraced in previous times of life. I also work with people who may be struggling with loss of social support, depression or anxiety that seems unmanageable, or a general feeling of "stuckness."

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