Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Scottsdale
Counseling Arizona is a client-centered mental health practice serving individuals and couples in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Paradise Valley. Founded by Valerie Dawson, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, our team combines evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, and BWRT to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. We prioritize personalized care, utilizing advanced training in mind-body healing modalities to help clients achieve lasting emotional well-being. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and accessibility through both in-person and online therapy options.With a commitment to continuous professional development, our therapists maintain expertise in treating addictive behaviors, chronic pain, and complex emotional wounds. We foster a non-judgmental environment where clients build practical skills to navigate life's challenges confidently. Our services are designed to empower individuals to create meaningful change, restore relationships, and cultivate resilience. Backed by physician referrals and positive client outcomes, we remain dedicated to ethical practice and community mental health education.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counseling
Online Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Addiction Recovery
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of experience in mental health counseling
- Specialized in trauma and addiction recovery
- Client-centered approach with evidence-based methods
- Flexible online and in-person session options
- Licensed and certified therapists with medical collaboration
What people say
Effective trauma therapy
Compassionate counselors
Flexible session options
Proven addiction recovery
Helpful online platform
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to address excessive worry and panic disorders. Therapists help clients develop coping strategies for managing symptoms in daily life. This evidence-based approach focuses on changing negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy using EMDR and BWRT helps clients process distressing memories and reduce PTSD symptoms. Our approach targets the root causes of trauma while building emotional resilience. Sessions focus on creating safety and restoring normal stress responses through structured therapeutic techniques.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling addresses communication breakdowns, infidelity, and intimacy issues through structured therapy sessions. We teach conflict resolution skills and foster emotional connection. Our approach combines practical communication tools with deeper emotional exploration to rebuild trust and strengthen relationships.
Online Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions provide accessible mental health care through video conferencing. This option maintains therapeutic effectiveness while offering flexibility. Clients receive the same evidence-based treatments remotely, with technical support available to ensure smooth virtual sessions from any location.
Addiction Recovery
Our addiction recovery program addresses substance abuse and behavioral addictions through targeted therapy. We focus on identifying root causes and developing healthier coping mechanisms. Using hypnotherapy and CBT techniques, clients learn to break destructive patterns and establish sustainable recovery strategies.
People
Valerie Dawson
Therapist
Valerie Dawson, LCSW, has 20+ years of experience in clinical social work, specializing in trauma therapy and mental health counseling. She utilizes CBT, EMDR, and BWRT techniques to help clients achieve emotional well-being.
Erin Spielman
Therapist
Erin Spielman, LMSW, brings 25 years of counseling experience, specializing in trauma recovery and addiction treatment. She combines CBT with life coaching modalities to help clients overcome emotional challenges and develop healthier coping strategies.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We specialize in anxiety treatment, depression counseling, trauma therapy (including EMDR), couples counseling, addiction recovery, and online therapy sessions.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed clinical social workers and certified counselors with decades of combined experience in mental health care.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we provide secure online therapy sessions using video conferencing for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Call 602-992-4318 or use our online booking system to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with a licensed therapist.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), BWRT, and mindfulness techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
