Find a therapist in Yuma, AZ — covered by insurance

Find a therapist in Yuma, AZ — covered by insurance

I have worked in mental health for over 24 years in various settings such as outpatient facilities, hospitals, prisons, schools, and private practice. I am pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I am also contracted as a Doctoral Intern to administer psychological evaluations which provide me with great exposure to various mental health issues in terms of diagnosis and treatment options.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe our mental and physical health go hand in hand. Life gives us challenges that can be difficult to adjust to and can lead us to develop habits we don't want. Learning how the mind-body connection responds to life can be the biggest shift to freedom and empowerment to become your authentic self... our biggest challenges can also become our greatest accomplishments.

I went through years of school to get the initials after my name. Plus I have a lifetime of experiences to help me understand your challenges. Having worked in community mental health, I have heard it all and remain committed to helping my clients find their happy again.

I am from "the Hood" with lots of life experience. Love to laugh and I try very hard to get to know my clients and have no problem with them knowing me (within reason).

If you’re facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or other mental health concerns, I’m here to help. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring substance use disorders. I offer a personalized, evidence-based approach that combines medication management with therapeutic techniques, tailored to your unique needs. My goal is to help you find relief, build resilience, and regain control over your life.

I have been in the counseling field and Independently Licensed for 20 years working for agencies and private treatment centers with all age groups. I retired in February 2023. However, I feel I still want to use the gift of help people and am working part-time in Wickenburg, taking both insurance and fee for service.

My area of expertise is depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance abuse, and eating disorders. My main method of therapy is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Although I consider myself a specialist in trauma issues, I have worked with clients across the lifespan on a broad range of needs. Some of the most common topics include life adjustments, ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness & pain, grief, depressive disorders, parenting, relationships and PTSD.

With a MSW from ASU, I bring a diverse professional background to my practice, having worked in private practice, inpatient settings, community mental health, and school social work. I am EMDR, CBT and DBT trained with a trauma-informed approach that focuses on empowering my clients. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress management, and mood disorders, serving clients from adolescence through the lifespan, including geriatrics.

I use a holistic approach to care, integrating therapy and medication management as needed. My expertise extends to working with populations such as First Responders and Health Care Professionals, recognizing their unique challenges and tailoring interventions accordingly. Comfortable working with individuals aged 6 and older, I specialize in addressing a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma history, and PTSD. Her practice is inclusive and LGBTQ-affirming.

Child & Family Play Therapist & Perinatal Mental Health Specialist | Serving Surprise, AZ and the Northwest Valley | A Million Little Wonders LLC

You’re doing everything you can, and it still feels like too much. Maybe your nerves are raw, you’re feeling burned out, touched out, or resentful. Maybe your child is deeply feeling, anxious, or neurodivergent and the world doesn’t understand what they need. Maybe you’re adjusting to life with a new baby or you never had a safe model for parenting and you're trying to break cycles with love and intention. Parenting can be beautiful—and incredibly hard!

I support parents-to-be, young children (birth-9), & families through the messy, often unseen parts of life. Common concerns we navigate include: anxiety, sensory & emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, ADHD, parenting overwhelm, perinatal mental health, parent-child relationships, separation anxiety, grief & loss, adjusting to life changes, & trauma.

Perfect doesn’t belong here. Therapy isn’t about fixing—it’s about feeling safe, seen, and supported. Here, play has purpose, every behavior tells a story, big feelings are welcome, and parents get support—not shame—at a pace that fits your family's rhythm. You’re not meant to do this alone—I’ll be here to support and encourage you every step of the way.