Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Flagstaff, AZ
Cultivate Counseling was founded on the belief that hope is cultivated through courage, with a commitment to trauma-informed care and client empowerment. Our team of over 20 experienced therapists specializes in PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, developmental trauma, LGBTQ+ support, and neurodivergence. We prioritize creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can address life challenges and build resilience. Our practice integrates evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and somatic approaches, emphasizing safety and self-discovery. We maintain strict ethical standards in billing and insurance verification, working with major providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield and United HealthCare.Our administrative team ensures logistical support for therapists, allowing them to focus on client care. We offer sliding scale options and intern-led sessions to increase accessibility. The practice emphasizes community impact through specialized programs like OCD education groups and trauma recovery services. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in clinical supervision and mental health advocacy. We maintain transparent communication channels through multiple office locations and dedicated administrative support staff.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Recovery
OCD Treatment
Grief Counseling
Walk & Talk Sessions
Intern Counseling
Parts Work Therapy
Dissociation Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with specialized training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems
- Our diverse team of 20+ therapists provides expertise in anxiety, depression, and PTSD treatment
- We maintain strict ethical standards with transparent insurance verification processes
- We provide sliding scale options and intern-led sessions for financial accessibility
- Our practice combines clinical excellence with community-focused mental health programs
What people say
Compassionate care
Trauma recovery success
Nonjudgmental environment
Expert therapists
Effective EMDR treatment
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide personalized mental health support through weekly or bi-weekly appointments. Therapists utilize evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR to address anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. Sessions focus on building coping strategies and fostering personal growth through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps clients reprocess traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based approach treats PTSD and trauma-related disorders by transforming negative beliefs into positive self-perceptions. Our certified therapists guide clients through eight structured treatment phases to achieve lasting emotional healing.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling offers a safe space for partners to address relationship challenges through 90-minute sessions. Therapists help improve communication patterns and strengthen emotional connections while addressing specific issues like trust or conflict resolution. Individual sessions may be incorporated for deeper personal exploration.
OCD Treatment
Our OCD treatment program combines ERP therapy with psychoeducation in an 8-week structured format. Therapists help clients understand OCD mechanisms and develop practical tools to manage symptoms through exposure exercises and cognitive restructuring techniques tailored to individual needs.
Intern Counseling
Intern counseling provides accessible mental health services through graduate-level trainees under clinical supervision. Sessions offer high-quality care at reduced rates while maintaining therapeutic continuity for up to nine months. Interns receive weekly supervision to ensure treatment quality and client safety.
People
Melissa Dohse
Founder, Clinical Director & Supervising Therapist
With over a decade of experience, Melissa specializes in trauma recovery and postpartum mental health. She holds advanced training in EMDR and somatic therapies, focusing on helping clients reclaim their lives from PTSD and anxiety.
Kristopher Dohse
Practice Manager
As practice manager, Kristopher creates supportive systems for therapists while expanding community mental health access. He focuses on building trauma-informed workspaces that allow clinicians to thrive professionally and personally.
Alexandria Bangert
Assistant Clinical Director & Supervising Therapist
A certified EMDR therapist, Alexandria specializes in complex trauma and dissociation treatment. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she integrates parts work therapy to help clients achieve emotional wholeness and self-discovery.
Dorothy Beckley
Intern Coordinator and Supervising Therapist
Dorrie provides clinical supervision for interns while specializing in trauma recovery and grief integration. She combines mindfulness and evidence-based therapies to help clients navigate life transitions and complex emotional challenges.
Aimee Dassele
Therapist
Aimee specializes in OCD treatment with ERP therapy and trauma recovery. As an IOCDF member, she leads educational groups while helping clients overcome anxiety disorders through cognitive-behavioral techniques and compassionate care.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, EMDR therapy, couples counseling, OCD treatment, trauma recovery, grief counseling, and intern-led sessions using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we're in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare, UMR, and Aetna. Clients must verify their coverage directly with insurance providers.
What are your session rates?
Private pay sessions cost $150, sliding scale options start at $105, couples counseling is $200, and intern sessions are $75 per 50-minute appointment.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our New Client Form online or contact our billing specialist to check therapist availability and insurance verification details.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide telehealth counseling options for clients who prefer remote sessions through our secure virtual platform.
What makes your practice unique?
Our trauma-informed approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, offering specialized therapies like EMDR and Internal Family Systems in a supportive environment.
