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Your Trusted Partner for Behavioral Health Counseling in Scottsdale
Diebold Behavioral Counseling has been serving Scottsdale and Phoenix for many years, providing compassionate and effective behavioral health services. Our founder, D.J. Diebold, brings decades of experience from diverse settings including maximum-security prisons, clinics, and Native American communities. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and holistic approaches that integrate spirituality with evidence-based practices.Our team prioritizes personalized care, addressing root causes of addiction and mental health challenges while empowering clients to achieve lasting recovery. With board-certified credentials and a veteran perspective, we offer 24/7 emergency support and tax-deductible sessions tailored to individual needs.
Services
Individual Therapy
Addiction Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Substance Abuse Recovery
Veterans Counseling
Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in behavioral health settings including prisons and clinics
- Holistic approach combining CBT with spiritual principles for comprehensive healing
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual recovery journeys
- 24/7 emergency support through dedicated crisis hotlines
- Sessions accepted as 100% tax-deductible health expenses
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified Behavioral Health Psychotherapist
- Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC)
- Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
What people say
Life-changing experience
Compassionate and effective
True lifesaver
Clean and sober again
Caring therapist
Services
Addiction Counseling
Our addiction counseling services address chemical dependencies and behavioral addictions through evidence-based approaches. We combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with 12-step principles and secular recovery methods to create personalized treatment plans. Clients receive court-mandated counseling options and DUI defense referrals while developing healthy coping mechanisms for long-term sobriety.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling addresses post-traumatic stress from single incidents or chronic experiences. Our therapists use EMDR techniques and trauma-informed care to help clients process distressing memories. Veterans receive targeted support for combat-related trauma through personalized treatment plans that restore emotional stability and daily functioning.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT services focus on transforming negative thought patterns into constructive behaviors. Our structured sessions teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and addiction triggers. Clients receive homework assignments to reinforce learning while developing self-awareness and emotional regulation techniques applicable to real-world situations.
Depression Treatment
Comprehensive depression treatment addresses biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to mood disorders. We offer specialized counseling for major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and seasonal affective disorder. Treatment combines talk therapy with lifestyle modifications to help clients regain motivation and rediscover life enjoyment.
Anxiety Management
Anxiety management programs treat generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and phobias through cognitive restructuring techniques. Our therapists help clients identify anxiety triggers while developing coping strategies for physical symptoms. Treatment includes relaxation exercises and gradual exposure therapy to reduce avoidance behaviors and restore daily functioning.
People
D.J. Diebold
Board Certified Behavioral Health Psychotherapist
D.J. Diebold is a Vietnam Era Veteran and board-certified behavioral health therapist with decades of experience in maximum-security prisons, clinics, and Native American communities. He specializes in addiction recovery and trauma counseling while incorporating spiritual principles into evidence-based treatment approaches.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy for addiction recovery, trauma counseling, depression treatment, anxiety management, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Specialized services include DUI defense referrals and veterans counseling.
Do you accept court-mandated counseling cases?
Yes, we specialize in court-ordered addiction counseling and work directly with legal professionals. Our services meet court requirements while focusing on client recovery and personal growth.
Are sessions tax-deductible?
All counseling sessions qualify as 100% tax-deductible medical expenses. We provide documentation for health savings account reimbursement.
What emergency support options exist?
We offer 24/7 crisis support through dedicated hotlines for mental health emergencies, domestic violence situations, and substance abuse relapse prevention.
How does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy work?
CBT teaches practical skills to identify negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Sessions include homework assignments to reinforce learning and promote lasting behavioral changes.
