Find a therapist in Prescott, AZ — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Prescott, AZ accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Prescott across neighborhoods like Watson Lake, Courthouse Square, and Willow Creek. Headway connects you with 1,930 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Many patients save up to 75% on care through insurance, with some paying as little as $0 per session.
I have been a mental health counselor for more than twenty years. I like the work that a counselor does to help people in need learn how to effectively get their needs met in a healthy way. I work with each client I meet in a way that will be most fitting for what they want to accomplish in counseling.
As a LPC in the state of Arizona, I work in my private practice (Castle Counseling) with the adult population providing telehealth individual counseling services. My background includes experience in multiple settings such as hospitals, inpatient/outpatient clinics, domestic violence shelter, group homes and private practice. I work with a number of mental illnesses, stress management, life transitions/adjustments, and have a strong focus on past/present trauma.
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I am a master's level mental health therapist dedicated to helping clients overcome PTSD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and grief. Recognizing that we all experience trauma, I specialize in helping individuals process their past, manage dissociation, and learn vital coping skills. Having navigated my own healing journey, I deeply understand the profound benefits of therapy. My ultimate focus is on your holistic wellbeing, guiding you to decrease symptoms, increase self-awareness, and learn to truly enjoy life again.
Binge Eating Disorder, emotional eating, and food relationship healing is a cause close to my heart both professionally and personally. The adults I work with are cycle breakers but their relationship with food keeps them feeling burnt out when they want to feel self acceptance and open to new experiences.
Welcome! I'm John Ely - formally John N. Ely, Ph.D., LPC, informally "John" or "Doc". I hold an earned doctorate in Counseling granted by Marquette University in 1980 and have over 40 years of experience and psychotherapy. I'm essentially a general practitioner but with somewhat of a specialty in treating anxiety and trauma; I'm also comfortable with treating adolescents, couples and families and with facilitating recovery from substance abuse and addiction.
I'm a Licensed Master and Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping people through some of life's hardest moments. I work with individuals, families, and groups, and I have specialized training in trauma, eating disorders, and sexual health concerns. I'm also passionate about the bigger picture — how the world around us affects our mental health — and I bring that perspective into my work. I'm currently accepting new clients.
Therapy is journey towards our better selves. Let me help you on this journey! With over 25 years of experience in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, identifying barriers and difficulties in employment is my specialty, but over the past few years I have expanded my modalities and practice to include working in therapeutic modalities with individuals and couples to help them address their issues with interpersonal communication and building on a strong foundation. I have also worked with those dealing with anger management, depressive and anxiety disorders, individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and those struggling with addictions.
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Prescott
Finding the right therapist in Prescott starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider whether you need support for a specific concern — such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges — or whether you're looking for general mental health care. Therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists each bring different training and credentials, so understanding the type of care you need can help narrow your search.
Prescott and the surrounding Yavapai County area have a growing number of licensed providers, but availability can vary — especially for in-person sessions. Virtual therapy is one way to access a wider range of providers who are licensed in Arizona, giving you more flexibility in finding someone whose specialty, approach, and schedule align with yours. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their style and decide if they're a good match.
Therapy in Prescott can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans. Enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm what coverage is available in Prescott and to see your estimated session costs.
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