Who I Work With at Southwest Counseling Center
Finding the Right Fit for Therapy
No two people come into therapy for the exact same reason. A couple struggling with betrayal has different needs than a teenager who feels misunderstood, or a first responder carrying the weight of what they’ve seen on the job. At Southwest Counseling Center in Chandler, AZ, I focus on the groups I understand most deeply: couples, men, women, adolescents, and military or first responders.
Each of these groups faces unique challenges—but what they have in common is the need for a space that’s real, supportive, and effective. Below, you’ll find an overview of the clients I most often work with, along with links to dive deeper into each area.
Couples Therapy
Relationships are complicated. Arguments about daily routines or parenting often mask bigger issues—communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or lingering resentment. Sometimes it’s one explosive fight, other times it’s years of feeling unheard. Whatever the situation, couples therapy gives you a space to slow down, talk honestly, and get to the root of the conflict.
At Southwest Counseling Center, I use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—two of the most effective, research-backed approaches for helping couples reconnect. These methods don’t just gloss over surface arguments—they uncover the patterns that keep you stuck and teach practical tools to rebuild trust, intimacy, and healthier communication.
Couples therapy isn’t just for people in crisis. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, navigating infidelity, or simply tired of having the same fight over and over, this process helps you move toward clarity and connection.
Men’s Therapy
Men are often taught to keep emotions bottled up—until they explode as anger, burnout, or feeling disconnected from the people they care about. That pressure to “handle it” on your own can take a toll on relationships, careers, and health.
Therapy gives you a place to drop the armor. We’ll focus on what’s really going on under the surface—stress, anxiety, anger, or just the sense that something’s missing—and find healthier ways to cope. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to help you recognize patterns, manage emotions, and communicate more effectively.
If you’ve been searching for men’s therapy in Chandler, AZ, this is your chance to stop running on empty and start building tools that work in real life.
Women’s Therapy
Women often carry the invisible weight of everyone else’s needs—partners, children, parents, work, and friends. That constant balancing act can leave you feeling stretched thin, anxious, or resentful, with little room to care for yourself.
In therapy, you get a space that’s all about you. We’ll work on setting boundaries, managing anxiety, processing life transitions, and building a stronger connection to your own needs and goals. Therapy isn’t about being “perfect”—it’s about giving yourself permission to stop holding everything together on your own.
Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, adjusting to motherhood, or facing burnout, women’s therapy offers tools and support to help you feel grounded again.
Teen Therapy (12+)
Teen years can feel like a storm—for kids and parents alike. Adolescents today face constant pressure from academics, sports, social media, and peers, all while their brains are still developing. That stress can show up as anger, withdrawal, anxiety, or acting out. Parents often feel stuck between wanting to help and not knowing how to reach their teen.
I work with adolescents (ages 12 and up) to develop emotional regulation skills, healthier coping strategies, and better communication at home and school. Sessions give teens a safe space to talk while also including monthly parent check-ins to make sure everyone is working toward the same goals.
Therapy for teens isn’t about “fixing” them—it’s about giving them tools to handle life’s challenges and helping parents feel less alone in the process.
Military & First Responders
Military service and first responder work bring experiences that few people truly understand. Long shifts, high-pressure situations, and exposure to trauma can leave deep marks—not only on the person serving, but also on their family.
As an Army veteran, I know firsthand the weight of that responsibility. My approach is direct, practical, and respectful of the unique culture of military and first responder life. Therapy may focus on processing trauma, managing stress, repairing relationships, or finding balance after service.
Whether you’re active duty, a veteran, or a first responder, you don’t have to go through it alone. This is a space where you’ll be understood and supported without judgment.
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