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As someone who has faced personal trauma and loss, I possess a deep and genuine understanding of the profound effects that painful...
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As someone who has faced personal trauma and loss, I possess a deep and genuine understanding of the profound effects that painful life experiences can have on us.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 33 years of experience specializing in the treatment of mood and psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey. I value an individualized approach to care, recognizing that no two people experience life the same way. With decades of clinical knowledge and dedication to mental health, I am committed to helping clients navigate challenges and discover tools to improve their overall well-being.
I earned my Master’s in Advanced Practice Nursing from Walden University, where I strengthened my ability to combine evidence-based practices with compassionate care. My approach integrates talk therapy and medication management, tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring that treatment aligns with their goals and experiences.
I believe that meaningful progress begins with partnership. Whether you are seeking treatment, support, or guidance, I will walk alongside you in developing the tools needed to face life’s obstacles. Together, we can create positive and lasting change, helping you to feel more balanced, resilient, and hopeful in your journey forward.
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As someone who has experienced severe trauma, with resulting chronic PTSD, I have a personal understanding of how this impacts eve...
As someone who has experienced severe trauma, with resulting chronic PTSD, I have a personal understanding of how this impacts every aspect of our lives.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16 years of experience supporting individuals facing complex mental health needs. My background includes acute inpatient care, outpatient treatment, and work with military members and first responders. I am particularly sensitive to the experiences of those who have served and those who often feel unseen. My goal is always to help each person feel safe, respected, and cared for.
I hold a master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama. My approach to care is thoughtful and intentional. I believe in conservative medication management and aim for the best results with the least amount needed. I am also transitioning toward a more holistic and metabolic approach because everything in the body is connected.
I know how discouraging it can feel when you’re not listened to or your concerns are overlooked. I will take the time to understand your story, honor your goals, and work with you to find clarity and healing. I promise to do my best to make you feel truly seen, supported, and heard.
I’m a counselor who believes healing begins when we feel safe enough to show up as our true selves — something I learned both pers...
I’m a counselor who believes healing begins when we feel safe enough to show up as our true selves — something I learned both personally and professionally while navigating my path toward authenticity in spaces that didn’t always make it easy to be fully seen.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and couples seeking emotional healing, personal growth, and stronger connections in their lives. My approach focuses on helping clients develop self-awareness, emotional balance, and the tools needed to live in alignment with their authentic selves.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from the University of Tennessee. My integrative style combines cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches to support insight, healing, and self-compassion. Each session is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals for growth.
I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where you are fully seen, supported, and encouraged to thrive. My goal is to create a safe and empowering space where you can explore your story, uncover strengths, and move forward with confidence. You don’t have to do it alone—I’m here to walk with you toward lasting change.
As someone who experienced navigating a difficult childhood, being a caretaker to others and experiencing neglect and abuse, I aut...
As someone who experienced navigating a difficult childhood, being a caretaker to others and experiencing neglect and abuse, I authentically understand how experiences can linger, impacting current-day functioning, as well as how processing/healing can bring on new life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience supporting adults and couples on their healing journeys. I provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore difficult emotions, identify patterns, and develop practical coping strategies for greater balance and well-being. My approach integrates mind, body, and spirit to help you process trauma, manage life transitions, and build meaningful, healthy relationships.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Grand Canyon University. My approach draws from cognitive behavioral, dialectical, emotion-focused, and solution-focused therapies. I also utilize trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, and somatic practices to support growth and resilience.
Whether you seek emotional clarity, improved communication, or a stronger sense of self, my goal is to walk beside you as you build the life you deserve. I look forward to helping you process, heal, and rediscover your inner strength with compassion and care.
I enjoy working with older adults with disabilities and those dealing with recent medical diagnoses....
I enjoy working with older adults with disabilities and those dealing with recent medical diagnoses.
Denise Rae is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of professional experience providing therapeutic care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. She has worked in numerous healthcare settings such as private practice, telehealth, and hospice where she specialized in counseling individuals coping with grief, anxiety, depression, family issues, adjustment issues, and more. In addition to her clinical therapeutic work with clients, Denise has spent over 24 years in social work assisting older adults and adults with disabilities.
Denise earned her Master of Social Work at Arizona State University. Depending on the specific issues at hand, Denise uses various modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness.
Through her caring and compassionate nature, Denise builds a trusting, nonjudgemental relationship with her clients. She recognizes that your sessions are a time for positive growth and change and will move at your speed toward a goal of overall wellness. Reach out to her today!
I am an independent female focused on empowering others through humor and honesty to find change....
I am an independent female focused on empowering others through humor and honesty to find change.
Shelly Ehmann is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 37 years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups. Shelly specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She is a Certified Trauma-Informed Professional with extensive experience supporting clients through various diagnoses and emotional challenges. Shelly’s work is rooted in compassion, clinical insight, and a deep belief in the power of healing and change.
Shelly earned her Master’s in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. She incorporates humor and honesty to build trust and insight. Her approach includes assigning reflective homework, encouraging self-awareness, and facilitating the processing of thoughts and emotions to support meaningful change.
Shelly is passionate about empowering clients to achieve their best life. She emphasizes meeting clients where they are, validating their experiences, and collaboratively setting goals. Her approach fosters growth, resilience, and emotional clarity through honest conversation and therapeutic connection. Schedule an appointment with Shelly today!
I firmly believe in meeting people where they are and building goals to work toward. Together, we can build positive skills, learn...
I firmly believe in meeting people where they are and building goals to work toward. Together, we can build positive skills, learn to care for ourselves better, and find balance.
Mariola Ferenc is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Mariola provides individual, group, and family therapy with areas of concern including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger/frustration tolerance, substance abuse, social anxiety, and trauma. She has spent time in settings including community mental health, hospitals, private practice, and the military.
Mariola received her Master's of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She utilizes evidence-based practices such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, strengths-based therapy, and internal family systems.
Mariola enjoys building relationships and helping others. Her goal is to create a supportive and safe space where she can assist you in achieving relief from your stressors. If you are ready to begin, please reach out to schedule an appointment!
I desire to work with clients and their families to develop a treatment plan to help them thrive at home, school, work, and in soc...
I desire to work with clients and their families to develop a treatment plan to help them thrive at home, school, work, and in social situations.
Michelle Zyla is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience. She helps patients of all ages and backgrounds with issues including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder. Her work in several different care settings has given her an unmatched skillset in understanding medical systems and providing mental health care. Michelle uses a personalized approach with clients with goals of a happier life and a brighter future.
Michelle received her Master of Science degree in Nursing from Maryville University. She employs therapeutic and evidence-based treatments in her practice, including psychotherapy and medication management. Michelle evaluates all aspects of life when assessing a client’s needs and works to establish physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Michelle will listen to your concerns with a compassionate ear and provide you with long-term methods to help manage symptoms and support recovery. She is excited to collaborate to make life-changing improvements. Schedule an appointment with her today!
I believe in approaching each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I tailor our conversations and treatment plan ...
I believe in approaching each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I tailor our conversations and treatment plan to fit your unique needs.
Janna Bolingbroke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience. She specializes in addiction, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ matters, trauma, and parenting concerns. Janna also has experience with more complex concerns such as self-esteem and body image, career struggles, aging, blended families, codependency, divorce, trauma, and life transitions.
Janna earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah. She offers a warm, collaborative space where clients feel safe, seen, and empowered. Drawing from evidence-based therapies, Megan helps individuals navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.
Janna understands how hard it can be to ask for help. She offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore life’s challenges at their own pace. Whether you're navigating stress, identity, or past pain, Janna is here to walk with you toward healing, clarity, and meaningful change.
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Peoria, AZ usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Peoria, AZ offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Strong family bonds can provide us with the encouragement and support we need to face many of life’s challenges and be the best version of ourselves. Remaining close to our families throughout life can result in greater happiness and better emotional and mental health.
However, when family conflicts arise and go unresolved, lasting damage can result. Perhaps unresolved issues from childhood are holding you back from fully enjoying life. Maybe the resentment you feel for one of your family members makes family gatherings feel like a nightmare. Or maybe every conversation turns into an argument because you’ve never addressed the root of the problem.
Just because these issues exist today doesn’t mean they have to be like that forever. Addressing family issues now can open the door to a brighter future and healthier, happier family relationships. This is why having a professional therapist who is impartial and non-judgmental can be extremely helpful.
It can sometimes feel easier to ignore a problem than to address it directly, especially when family members are involved. But our therapists are experienced in helping people just like you work through awkward and uncomfortable situations to rebuild healthier and more effective relationships.
If you need help resolving family issues, our caring mental health professionals are standing by at Thriveworks Counseling in Peoria, AZ.
Families seek out the help of mental health professionals for many reasons. These are a few of the most common:
Every family is unique and family systems can be incredibly complex. Issues like mental disorders, long-term illness, and substance abuse don’t just affect one person. They can have unpredictable and long-lasting effects on the entire family. As a result, taking part in therapy sessions with your family can be an effective way to collaboratively address these kinds of issues.
You don’t have to accept family conflicts for the rest of your life. Marriage and family therapists are ready to help at Thriveworks Counseling in Peoria, AZ.
You may feel like problems within your family are simply a given and that things will always be this way. However, that doesn’t have to be the case. Marriage and family therapy has helped countless other families work through seemingly insurmountable problems to come out the other side stronger and more appreciative of each other.
Sitting down and talking to a therapist may feel like an uncomfortable step at first, especially if other members of your family are reluctant. However, for many families, this is a crucial first step in the healing process.
Your family therapist will hear from each of you and customize a treatment plan that makes sense for your situation. One common form of talk therapy used during treatment is called cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT.
This approach helps clients verbalize their thought patterns and emotions to better understand how their mental processes may be impacting their mood and behavior. CBT can give your therapist a clearer picture of your family’s dynamics and how each person’s perception of their role in the family affects their behavior and emotional state.
Many issues between family members have started so long ago that the cause may even be forgotten. These painful memories can be unearthed with the help of a trained therapist so they can be discussed openly.
Family counseling can offer a number of long-term benefits. Over the course of therapy sessions, you’ll learn how to improve communication and refine your problem-solving skills. Family counseling can help you strengthen your family bonds so you can weather any storms that lie ahead and grow stronger as a result. Putting issues in a new perspective can help you achieve greater mental and emotional maturity, giving you the space to grow and move beyond resentments tied to the past.
If you feel like your family can benefit from speaking to a licensed marital and family counselor, we’re here to help. Consider making an appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Peoria, AZ.
At Thriveworks, we believe in the power of mental health counseling for individuals and families alike. We offer flexible scheduling options, including appointment availability on weekdays, weekends, and evenings.
Many couples and families enjoy our online therapy appointments, which are especially convenient when trying to coordinate sessions with multiple people. You can access those appointments by phone or video chat, whichever you prefer.
Thriveworks Counseling takes many forms of insurance and offers exclusive benefits to all clients, including:
If you’re ready to work on healing your family relationships, we’re standing by to help. Schedule an appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Peoria, AZ to get started today. You could get an appointment in as little as 24 hours from the time you reach out.
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