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12 Years
experience
Empower You Experts | Mental Health Therapy & Medication Management
Empower You Experts is a Scottsdale-based mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals and couples rediscover their authentic selves through personalized therapy and medication management. Founded in 2014, our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, and relationship challenges. We specialize in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, mindfulness therapy, and teletherapy services accessible across Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, and Colorado.Our approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, focusing on equipping clients with practical tools to improve relationships, heal emotional wounds, and achieve personal growth. We maintain strict confidentiality while offering flexible virtual sessions that accommodate modern lifestyles. With a proven track record of successful outcomes demonstrated through client testimonials, we prioritize creating safe, judgment-free spaces where clients can explore their unique needs and develop strategies for lasting change.
Services
Teletherapy
Medication Management
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Trauma Treatment
ADHD Management
Eating Disorder Counseling
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Cancer Support Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of combined experience in mental health treatment since 2014
- Our teletherapy services match in-person effectiveness for anxiety and depression
- Specialized medication management with personalized treatment plans
- Proven success treating complex conditions like PTSD and eating disorders
- Flexible virtual sessions accessible across four states with secure HIPAA-compliant platforms
What people say
Improved confidence and grades
Reconnected with spouse
Effective anxiety management
Life-changing results
Successful eating disorder recovery
Services
Teletherapy
Our teletherapy platform delivers clinically proven mental health care through secure video sessions accessible from any device. Research shows virtual therapy matches in-person effectiveness for treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD while offering greater flexibility. Clients benefit from comfortable home environments and reduced scheduling barriers while maintaining the same therapeutic connection and treatment outcomes.
Medication Management
Personalized medication plans combine cutting-edge science with compassionate care for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and chronic pain. Our providers offer ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression and Suboxone for opioid recovery while emphasizing regular communication and flexible virtual check-ins to optimize treatment effectiveness and client comfort.
Individual Therapy
Tailored therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness. Our therapists provide goal-oriented support through virtual sessions that accommodate busy schedules, focusing on developing practical coping strategies and fostering personal growth in a non-judgmental environment.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy helps couples rebuild trust and improve communication through structured sessions focusing on emotional connection rather than blame. We address common challenges like financial stress and parenting conflicts while teaching fair fighting techniques and intimacy-building strategies to strengthen relationships.
Adolescent Therapy
Our teen-focused therapy develops emotional regulation skills and coping strategies for adolescents navigating identity issues and peer pressure. Using age-appropriate techniques, we help teens build confidence, improve family communication, and develop resilience while creating a supportive environment for personal growth and self-discovery.
People
Dr. Lisa Lavella
President and Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with expertise in trauma recovery and teletherapy, Dr. Lavella specializes in helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through evidence-based interventions and compassionate care.
Christina Liakopoulos
Clinical Director and Therapist
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in adolescent therapy and family systems, Christina focuses on building emotional resilience and improving communication patterns to help teens and families navigate mental health challenges effectively.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide teletherapy, medication management, individual therapy, couples counseling, adolescent therapy, and specialized treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and eating disorders.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed psychologists and clinical social workers with expertise in various mental health specialties and multiple state licensures.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a cash-pay practice accepting credit card payments, with flexible virtual scheduling options for all our mental health services.
How does teletherapy work?
Our secure HIPAA-compliant platform enables therapy sessions through any device with video capabilities, requiring only a private space and stable internet connection for effective virtual care.
What areas do you serve?
We provide virtual mental health services across Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, and Colorado with therapists licensed in these states.
How to start therapy?
Contact us via phone or our website form to schedule a consultation, then choose convenient virtual session times with our licensed mental health professionals.
