Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Partner in Mental Wellness & Healing in Scottsdale
AZ Pinnacle Counseling was founded in 2017 with a mission to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and teens navigating life's challenges. Our practice is led by Kristine Hendricks, a Certified Supervisor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health, ensuring the highest ethical and professional standards. All therapists are Masters-level, licensed professionals certified in specialized modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method.We prioritize client confidentiality through private-pay services, offering a safe space for healing without insurance or government system involvement. Our client-centered approach tailors care to individual needs, focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. With two Scottsdale locations and flexible scheduling, we make mental health care accessible and inclusive for all clients.
Services
Individual Counseling
ADHD Support
Addiction Counseling
Codependency Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Career Counseling
Depression Therapy
Grief Support
OCD Treatment
Trauma Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer private-pay therapy to ensure complete confidentiality
- Our team consists of Masters-level, certified therapists
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs
- Client-centered approach tailored to your unique challenges
- Specialized training in EFT, DBT, and Gottman methods
Associations and certifications
- Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
What people say
Compassionate care
Supportive environment
Effective therapy
Real growth
Healing journey
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide a safe, confidential space for clients to address emotional challenges, trauma, and mental health concerns. Certified therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving self-awareness, and fostering personal growth through a supportive therapeutic relationship.
ADHD Support
Specialized ADHD counseling helps clients develop practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. Our therapists address executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation, and self-esteem issues associated with ADHD. Treatment plans incorporate strengths-based approaches to help clients thrive in academic, professional, and personal contexts through personalized therapeutic support.
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment programs offer evidence-based interventions to help clients manage overwhelming worry and physical symptoms. Therapists employ cognitive-behavioral techniques and nervous system regulation strategies to reduce anxiety's impact on daily life. Treatment focuses on developing coping skills, challenging negative thought patterns, and creating personalized anxiety management plans in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy helps clients process and heal from traumatic experiences in a safe, supportive setting. Our certified therapists use specialized approaches to address PTSD symptoms and emotional wounds. Treatment emphasizes creating safety, processing traumatic memories, and developing coping strategies to manage triggers and rebuild emotional resilience through compassionate, client-centered care.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling services help couples and individuals navigate relationship challenges with improved communication and understanding. Therapists use evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method to address conflict patterns and build stronger connections. Sessions focus on developing communication skills, rebuilding trust, and creating healthier relationship dynamics through collaborative, goal-oriented therapy sessions.
People
Kristine Hendricks
Clinical Director
As Clinical Director, Kristine Hendricks leads our practice with expertise in trauma-informed care and supervision. She ensures our team maintains the highest ethical standards while providing compassionate, personalized therapy for clients' unique needs.
Karen Bischoff
Therapist
Karen Bischoff specializes in DBT-certified therapy, helping clients develop emotional regulation skills and improve coping mechanisms. Her compassionate approach supports clients in navigating complex mental health challenges and building more fulfilling lives.
Jessy Rosson
Therapist
Jessy Rosson provides expert counseling services with a focus on creating safe therapeutic spaces. Their client-centered approach helps individuals process emotional challenges and develop personalized strategies for improved mental well-being and life satisfaction.
Questions
What types of therapy does AZ Pinnacle Counseling offer?
We provide individual, couples, and teen counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addiction, codependency, grief, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches like EFT and DBT.
Are your therapists licensed and certified?
All our therapists are Masters-level, licensed professionals with specialized certifications in therapeutic approaches like EFT, DBT, and Gottman Method for relationship counseling.
How does private-pay therapy work?
Private-pay therapy ensures complete confidentiality by keeping records separate from insurance databases. This maintains your privacy while providing flexible, personalized mental health care.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
We offer both in-office sessions at our Scottsdale locations and online telehealth appointments for greater accessibility and convenience while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Schedule a free consultation through our website or call us at (480) 382-2807. Our team will help you find a convenient time with a therapist matching your specific needs.
