Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Arizona
Ascending Trails Counseling was founded to provide compassionate, client-centered mental health therapy for children, teens, and adults. With over a decade of experience in community mental health, our licensed professional counselor specializes in trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and behavioral transformation. We utilize evidence-based modalities like EMDR and DBT to address complex issues including self-harm, substance use, and relationship challenges.Our practice emphasizes authentic connection, personalized care, and empowering clients to overcome life's most difficult obstacles. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while offering sliding scale options to ensure accessible care for all clients.
Services
DBT Skills Training
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Family Counseling
Coping Skills Development
Highlights and features
- 10+ years experience in community mental health treatment
- Specialized training in EMDR and full protocol DBT
- Sliding scale payment options available
- Focus on building authentic therapeutic relationships
- Family-inclusive treatment approach for comprehensive healing
Services
DBT Skills Training
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. This structured program helps clients replace harmful behaviors with healthy coping mechanisms. Our certified practitioners guide adolescents and adults through skill-building modules that promote emotional stability and improved relationships.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps clients process traumatic memories safely. This evidence-based approach works effectively for anxiety, PTSD, and complex trauma. Our trained therapists help clients reprocess painful experiences without requiring detailed verbal recounting of events.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment addresses effects of abuse, neglect, and relationship trauma. We employ phased treatment approaches starting with stabilization before processing traumatic memories. Our methods help clients regain emotional control and rebuild healthy relationships through proven therapeutic techniques.
Family Counseling
Family therapy sessions improve communication patterns and resolve relationship conflicts. We address family dynamics affecting mental health outcomes. Our approach helps family members understand treatment goals and develop supportive behaviors that promote long-term recovery.
Coping Skills Development
Skill-building sessions focus on managing emotional dysregulation and impulsive behaviors. Clients learn practical techniques for stress reduction and crisis management. Our approach emphasizes personalized coping strategies that address specific challenges like self-harm and substance use triggers.
People
Melanie Stasny
Licensed Professional Counselor
Melanie Stasny is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with over 10 years of experience in community mental health. She specializes in trauma recovery using EMDR and DBT methodologies. Melanie holds a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Northern Arizona University.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We specialize in EMDR therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for trauma recovery and emotional regulation.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and offer out-of-network reimbursement options.
Is after-hours emergency support available?
We don't provide emergency services but can help develop crisis management plans during regular sessions.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 55 minutes with flexible scheduling options available.
What payment options exist?
We offer sliding scale fees and accept cash, check, and credit card payments.
Do you work with children?
Yes, we provide specialized trauma treatment for children as young as 3 years old.
