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Your Trusted Therapy Partner in Scottsdale, AZ
Therapy With Heart is a Scottsdale-based practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for couples, individuals, and families. Our team of licensed therapists and interns specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and LGBTQ+-affirmative care, with decades of combined experience in addressing relationship challenges, trauma, and self-esteem issues. We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore emotional vulnerabilities and build stronger connections. Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in EFT and trauma-informed care, reflecting our commitment to professional excellence. We serve clients through in-person and telehealth sessions, offering flexible scheduling from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM six days a week.Our practice emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, with transparent pricing and sliding-scale options available through select therapists. As active contributors to the field, we provide EFT externship training and maintain clinical supervision programs for emerging therapists. Our approach combines scientific rigor with heartfelt connection, grounded in research showing EFT's 70-75% success rate in resolving relationship distress. We adhere to strict ethical standards, focusing on client autonomy while maintaining professional boundaries. Our facility in Scottsdale offers a welcoming space for healing, with accessibility features to accommodate diverse client needs.
Services
Couples Counseling
Sex Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Grief Counseling
Telehealth Therapy
Family Therapy
Dating Support
Intensive Therapy Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer certified EFT therapists with specialized training in relationship repair
- Our team includes EMDR-certified clinicians for trauma-informed care
- We provide flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments available
- Our practice includes both experienced licensed therapists and affordable intern options
- We maintain clinical supervision programs ensuring ongoing professional development
Services
Couples Counseling
Our Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy helps partners rebuild connection and resolve conflicts through evidence-based techniques. We address communication breakdowns, emotional distance, and recurring arguments by fostering vulnerability and understanding. With 70-75% success rates in relationship recovery, our certified therapists guide couples toward lasting emotional security and improved intimacy.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to treat anxiety, PTSD, and distressing memories. Our certified clinicians help clients process traumatic experiences through bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based approach enables rapid symptom relief while maintaining client safety and emotional regulation throughout the healing process.
Sex Therapy
Nonjudgmental treatment addressing sexual concerns and relationship intimacy issues through cognitive-behavioral and relational approaches. We help couples navigate desire discrepancies, sexual pain disorders, and communication barriers in a safe therapeutic environment. Our certified sex therapists provide education and practical tools to enhance physical and emotional connection between partners.
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized support for teens navigating identity development, self-esteem challenges, and family dynamics during critical life transitions. Using Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, we help adolescents and families improve communication and strengthen emotional bonds. Our approach addresses common adolescent struggles while promoting healthy coping mechanisms and family connection.
LGBTQ+ Therapy
Affirming therapy services supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and couples through identity exploration, relationship challenges, and societal stressors. Our clinicians provide specialized care for gender transitions, same-sex relationship dynamics, and intersectional identity concerns. We create safe spaces for clients to explore their authentic selves without judgment or pathologizing.
People
Rachel Thomas
Certified EFT Therapist
Rachel Thomas, MA, LMFT, is an AAMFT-approved supervisor and EFT trainer with extensive experience in couples therapy and clinical supervision. She specializes in helping couples rebuild emotional connections through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Bonnie Lewis
Clinical Director
Bonnie Lewis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, serves as Clinical Director and AZBBHE supervisor. She specializes in EFT therapy and provides clinical oversight for our team of therapists and interns in Scottsdale.
Dr. Lea Barber
Licensed Therapist
Dr. Lea Barber, PhD, LMFT, brings advanced academic training and clinical expertise to our practice, working with individuals and couples using emotionally focused therapeutic approaches in Scottsdale.
Michael Tugendhat
Certified EFT Therapist
Michael Tugendhat, LCSW, specializes in emotionally focused couples therapy, helping partners develop stronger emotional bonds and healthier relationship patterns through evidence-based interventions.
Lisa Greenwood
Licensed Therapist
Lisa Greenwood, LAMFT, provides compassionate therapy services to individuals and couples, utilizing emotionally focused techniques to address relationship challenges and personal growth opportunities.
Questions
What therapy options are available for busy professionals?
We offer flexible scheduling with sessions available Monday-Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, including evening appointments for working professionals.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
We operate as out-of-network providers and provide claim forms for potential insurance reimbursement. We also accept HSA and FSA payments for your convenience.
Can I attend therapy sessions without my partner?
Yes, individual sessions can create positive relationship changes. We also offer one-session trials to help hesitant partners experience therapy's benefits firsthand.
What options exist for affordable therapy?
We offer reduced-rate sessions with master's level interns at $80 per session, supervised by experienced clinicians while maintaining high-quality therapeutic standards.
How do you approach adolescent therapy?
Our Emotionally Focused Family Therapy addresses teen self-esteem issues and family dynamics through age-appropriate interventions that improve communication and strengthen family bonds.
What makes your EFT therapy unique?
Our therapists combine EFT certification with specialized training in trauma-informed care, offering a comprehensive approach to relationship healing grounded in proven therapeutic models.
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