Therapists in San Luis, AZ
When seeking mental health support in San Luis, AZ, you can find a variety of services designed to help individuals of all ages. Therapists in this area often provide dialectical behavioral therapy to assist clients in managing their emotions and process trauma. This approach can be particularly beneficial for those dealing with domestic violence and other challenging life circumstances.
Therapists aim to create a supportive environment where clients can feel safe to explore their feelings and behaviors. For those feeling stuck, therapy offers a pathway to progress and improved happiness. Many therapists focus on helping clients build a stronger connection with themselves and others, which is crucial for overall well-being.
Parents may also find support in addressing their children's mental health needs, as therapists work with individuals across all ages. The use of science-based approaches ensures that treatment is effective and tailored to each client's unique situation. Through therapy, clients can explore new ways of thinking and behaving, leading to meaningful change.
Whether you are looking to address specific issues or improve your general mental health, there are resources available to help you achieve your goals.
Please see the therapist profiles below for more information on the different therapists available online.
Dr. Maureen Christensen
Clinician
License Type(s): PhD,LMFT,RN
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
34 years offering treatment
If you want movement and change I am the therapist for you. I have had over 30 years of experience in counseling individuals, couples and families. I provide a safe, supportive environment to explore your personal and confidential issues. I will help you accomplish your goals and become the best version of yourself. I do this by empowering you to put aside fears and self-defeating thoughts and behaviors. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help refute negative thoughts, beliefs and attitudes. Turning these negative cognitions into positive thoughts and behaviors. I am direct, but loving and supportive. I give clients the tools to be their own therapist when our sessions have ended. My education includes a PhD in Health and Human Services, a Masters degree in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Bachelors degree in Nursing. I believe we have the capability to heal ourselves mentally, physically and emotionally by understanding ourselves and being brave enough to be who we want to be in the world.
June OConnor
Clinician
License Type(s): LCP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment
Hi! My name is June. As you can see, I’m an older person. I’d like you to consider using me as your therapist because I am older. I have had many of the feelings you are experiencing myself. I’ve had some tough times and poor self esteem and worked through life shifts. I am able to teach some things that are only learned with age. I’ve practiced my skills for over 20 years. I went back to school late in life because I overcame struggles and wanted to help others do the same. I’ve seen a lot so I’m less judgmental. It’s normal to feel uncomfortable when first starting therapy. I may challenge you but will do so safely. I love therapy, listening to others and sharing what I can. You will find I work hard for you. The techniques I use are varied to my clients comfort. I believe all behaviors are for a positive intention. Some just don't work anymore. I'd like to teach you new behaviors for that same intention that will work better. I now live in Montana in the summer and Arizona the rest of the year. I am licensed to work with people from both states and no other states.
Patrick Reynolds
Clinician
License Type(s): MA ,LPC ,CCTP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment
Hello. The first step in any journey is always the hardest, but also the most rewarding because you are finally making the decision to not settle for what is and instead, are looking forward to what might be! My name is Patrick Reynolds. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I also hold a master’s degree in counseling (MA) from Liberty University and I also provide clinical supervision to candidates seeking licensure in Arizona as a certified supervisor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health and addiction settings, plus via telehealth, and my military experience and Christian Counselor background gives me a well-rounded perspective of a diversified population hurting for a variety of reasons. It has been my greatest pleasure to have helped many in challenge work through depression, anxiety, stress, relational and family engagement issues, substance use and trauma. With 20+ years of experience in the field, I willingly accept the challenge to walk-beside those in need to collaboratively work through issues and stressors in a supportive, therapeutic relationship mentoring positivity and healing. It is important to not only be heard, but to also come to fully know that we do not need to go through our struggles alone as we seek change and healing. We are stronger together than alone! My approach combines an eclectic style built upon the person-centered approach and then drawing from a variety of modalities, from cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, client-centered, trauma-informed, and motivational interviewing to address situations in a warm, caring, and respectful manner to meet each person where they’re at without judgement! Come let us walk together. SPECIALTIES • Depression, Motivation, Self-Esteem • Hyperactivity, Bi-Polar • Stress, Anxiety, Grief/Loss • Relational Issues, Attachment • Coping with life changes • SA Addiction & Experimentation • Trauma, Abuse, Self-Harm, SI/HI
Wais Khairandesh
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCompassion fatigue
7 years offering treatment
Hi, I’m Wais, and I’m so glad you’re here. I help individuals who carry deep wounds, feel stuck or unmotivated, and long for more fulfilling connections in their lives. My clients often come to me carrying complex trauma, navigating relationship pain, or feeling like they’ve lost a sense of direction and purpose. If that sounds like you, know that you're not alone—and you're in the right place. My work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for the resilience that lives inside each of us. I draw from a blend of trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches—including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered, and motivational enhancement—while always tailoring therapy to meet your unique needs, history, and strengths. My approach is both compassionate and practical; I’ll meet you where you are and help you build the skills, insight, and inner strength to get to where you want to be. What sets me apart is not just my clinical training, but my lived experience. I’ve faced adversity, loss, and rebuilding firsthand—and I know what it means to fight for healing and hope. That journey fuels my passion for walking alongside others as they rewrite their stories, reclaim their power, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Whether you're navigating the effects of childhood trauma, feeling unmotivated and disconnected from your goals, or trying to mend or build healthier relationships, I offer a safe, supportive space where you don’t have to carry it all alone. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and empowered. Let’s begin that journey together.
Amy Freeman
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW-C
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
11 years offering treatment
My name is Amy Freeman and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland, Arizona and Massachusetts with experience working with young adults ( 15 - 22) with developmental disabilities and there families in a non-public school setting. My background includes working with individuals and their families in a school setting with a understanding of the importance of working with clients, families, and multidisciplinary team members (education, speech, occupational therapy and behavior) in order to asses and address areas of need. My nonjudgmental and accepting personality allows for the foundation for an effective therapeutic relationship. Working with me means overcoming and powering through challenges in life by discovering healthier coping mechanisms and thought processes. You took the first step by beginning the exploration for better well-being. All that is needed now is to reach out; I look forward to working with you!
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Arizona,Oregon with 20+ years of professional work experience in national and international settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, trauma, relationship challenges & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Melissa Gilgun
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionADHD
24 years offering treatment
Hi! My name is Melissa, and I am a licensed clinician in Arizona and Massachusetts with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, attention issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, coping with grief and loss, and depression. In addition, I am very knowledgeable about goal-setting and helping my clients be able to manage their symptoms through the use of coping strategies and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe strongly that counseling provides the empowerment, acknowledgement, and validation that is necessary to help process feelings and work through concerns. I would love to be the therapist to help you today. Please contact me if you feel my experience would be a good fit for you, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Jeffrey Janes
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
6 years offering treatment
I have been providing mental/behavioral health and social work services for just short of 20 years in a variety of roles and settings. I have been a licensed therapist (LCSW)for the past 6 years. The majority of my career has been working directly with teens and their families. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to learn how to identify and solve their problems by taking ownership for their lives by doing their best with what they can control. Taking control of your own life is hard but it builds the confidence and self-worth that is required to be happy and successful. The first step to creating a more fulfilling and happier life is admitting that something isn't working and that you want to change whatever it is. I am here to support you in that process by utilizing the fundamentals of psychological treatment. We work to develop our resiliency to resolve life's challenges.
Lynet Uttal
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,PhD
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
9 years offering treatment
SCHEDULING: Try to schedule in my open slots but I try to schedule people based on your best times and dates, so when we are matching we will find your best time. I am not available before 10 am or after 6 pm but I am available on some Saturdays. My name is Lynet Uttal, a licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist. When working together, my hope is that you will become more comfortable with yourself. Maybe you want to talk about a problem you are having right now (like a relationship that is making you feel bad) or you want to talk about something from your past that keeps hurting you. We can also work on a decision you have to make or motivation to get moving on a project (like writing a book or losing weight/practicing a healthier lifestyle). Some people are looking for purpose or meaning in life--we can also work on that. As a social worker, I also pay attention to the conditions of your life: Do you have enough money? Do you like where you live? Are you in the right job? In the right relationship? Do you need to change your career? Move to a different part of the country? Do you want help identifying and applying for support services? Are you struggling with cultural differences with the people in your life? Are you caring for an aging parent? In addition to teaching you some techniques (like how to manage anxiety or depression), I will also work with you to understand the cause of the discomfort and ways to understand it. My style of doing therapy is to carefully listen to you and to ask questions so that both you and I can develop a deep understanding of what is bothering you and how you want to improve/change your life. If you want, I can also provide some coaching for how you might change the way you do things or interact with people so that you are more comfortable with yourself and your lifestyle. We will do a lot of talking and find answers that work for you. I have experience helping people with changing jobs, getting fired, deciding to leave relationships, how to start relationships in a healthy way, parent-adult children relationships, learning how to present yourself calmly even when inside you feel like a tornado. I also like to facilitate thinking about regrets to turn them into stories you can live with instead of continue to be tortured by the ones you have. I have experience working with people with many different types of concerns and levels of experience with therapy. I enjoy helping people figure out what is going on in their lives and finding more peace with themselves. My work with each person is different because I tailor how we work to who you are and what you are grappling with. I do interpreter-mediated therapy which means we use an interpreter because I speak English and the client doesn't. I have worked with Latine people, Muslims, people from India, Hmong, and lots of people who are parents but they are US born children of immigrants.. I am myself the daughter of a Japanese immigrant and I am really interested in the conflicts that happen beecause people live between two cultures. I look forward to working with you!
Raymond Zamudio
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression
40 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Arizona with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in San Luis?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in San Luis that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in San Luis available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. San Luis therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, San Luis therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the San Luis region and in the state of Arizona.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in San Luis can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in San Luis may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in San Luis offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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