Business Details
Your Trusted Therapy Partner in Chandler, AZ
At Benavieri Counseling, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized mental health services for individuals of all ages. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, neurofeedback, and trauma-informed care, to address a wide range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and developmental disorders. Founded on the principle of empowering clients to become leaders of their own lives, we prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and self-discovery can thrive.With a focus on intergenerational trauma and family dynamics, we collaborate closely with clients and their loved ones to foster resilience and lasting positive change. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that we remain at the forefront of innovative therapeutic practices, offering dynamic care tailored to each individual's unique journey.
Services
Therapy for Adults
Therapy for Teens
Therapy for Children
EMDR Therapy
Neurofeedback Training
Life Coaching
Support Groups
Psychiatric Medication Management
Highlights and features
- We specialize in trauma-informed care and intergenerational healing.
- Our therapists use evidence-based modalities like EMDR and neurofeedback.
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Compassionate support for children, teens, adults, and families.
- Founder Laura Wood brings decades of experience in complex trauma treatment.
What people say
Amazing background in trauma help
Easy to open up to Laura
Teens connect well with counselors
Provides valuable resources
Helps with self-regulation skills
Services
Therapy for Adults
Our adult therapy services address trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Using evidence-based modalities like EMDR and DBT, we help clients develop coping strategies, process past experiences, and build emotional resilience. Sessions focus on creating internal safety and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives while addressing specific mental health challenges.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps clients reprocess traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation techniques. This approach effectively reduces distress from PTSD, childhood trauma, and anxiety by activating the brain's natural healing mechanisms. Our trained therapists guide clients through structured phases to transform negative beliefs into adaptive resolutions while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
Therapy for Children
Specialized child therapy addresses behavioral challenges, anxiety, and developmental issues through play-based interventions. We partner with parents to implement self-regulation strategies while creating a nurturing space for children to express emotions. Our approach combines sandtray therapy and sensory techniques to support healthy emotional development and strengthen family connections through collaborative treatment planning.
Neurofeedback Training
Neurofeedback sessions train the brain to achieve balanced neural activity without medication. This non-invasive treatment helps clients manage anxiety, ADHD, and trauma symptoms by reinforcing optimal brainwave patterns. Sessions use real-time feedback to improve focus, emotional regulation, and sleep quality while complementing other therapeutic interventions for comprehensive mental health support.
Life Coaching
Our life coaching services focus on goal achievement and mindset transformation through personalized accountability partnerships. Certified coaches help clients overcome self-doubt, develop strategic planning skills, and implement sustainable habit changes. The six-week foundational program builds confidence and clarity while offering flexible ongoing support for continued personal and professional growth.
People
Laura Olivieri Wood
Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
Laura specializes in trauma recovery and intergenerational healing with over 20 years of clinical experience. She developed Benavieri's unique therapeutic model that integrates family systems into individual treatment while maintaining active licensure and supervision credentials.
Allyson Carothers
Certified Life Coach
Allyson brings 20 years of corporate leadership experience to life coaching, specializing in career development and women's empowerment. She focuses on mindset shifts and practical goal-setting strategies to help clients achieve professional and personal growth.
Sydney Simeus
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sydney provides trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and adults using evidence-based practices. She maintains active licensure while participating in weekly team consultations to ensure high-quality care delivery across individual and family treatment contexts.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in EMDR, neurofeedback, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and play therapy for children, focusing on trauma recovery and mental health.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance directly but provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement and partner with Mentaya to help clients use their benefits.
Are parent sessions included for child therapy?
Yes, we include parent check-ins every six weeks and collaborate with families to support children's therapeutic progress through shared tools and strategies.
What ages do you work with?
Our services cover children of all ages, teens, adults, and families, with specialized approaches tailored to developmental stages and individual needs.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 60 minutes, with some EMDR sessions extending to 90 minutes based on client needs and therapist recommendations.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions alongside in-person visits at our Chandler office to accommodate client preferences and circumstances.
