Dealing with grief and depression is difficult no matter where you are, but being in a location with a selection of counseling services can help. Phoenix, Arizona offers a wide variety of counseling centers and well-qualified counselors to help you through your time of difficulty. Whether you are seeking counseling in a group or as an individual, for children or adults, you will find the comfort and help you are looking for in Phoenix.
Convenient Hours
Deer Valley Counseling is a counseling center that offers both grief and depression counseling at convenient hours. Sandra Nettles, the grief specialist at the center, is a licensed clinical social worker. She offers help to both adolescents and adults and is also the founder of Deer Valley Counseling. Her appointment times are on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday during the afternoons and evenings. She also offers counseling for troubled teens and those suffering from depression. Deer Valley answers their phones 7 days a week between 7 AM and 8 PM.
Many Choices
Theravive is a directory of independent counselors throughout North America. It offers profiles on four counselors who offer services for those suffering from depression in Phoenix. Dr. Christy Lopez is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults, families and couples. Tara Nolan is a licensed clinical social worker who has been working as a therapist and life coach for almost 20 years. Jeri Kramer, a licensed professional counselor, uses a variety of different counseling approaches and has worked with clients from all walks of life. Finally, Cristi Soiya, also a licensed professional counselor, uses a patient centered model that integrates biological, social, spiritual and psychological elements of a patient's life. Each of these counselors has a featured profile which you can view at Theravive's website.
Strengths-Focused Therapy
LifeWorks Counseling Center offers grief and depression counseling for people of all ages. LifeWorks' therapist, David Abrams, takes a strengths-based approach to counseling to help patients use their own talents to create change in their lives. Dr. Abrams is a psychotherapist, and works with both families and individuals. His approach is flexible, and he tailors his services to each patient.
Loss of a Child
The M.I.S.S. foundation is a volunteer organization that offers support to families suffering the loss of a child. It is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, a licensed social worker. It offers six support groups in the Phoenix area, including groups for parents, grandparents, children, Native Americans and Spanish-speakers. In addition to its face-to-face support, the group's website offers many resources at your fingertips.
Bereaved Children
Stepping Stones of Hope offers services to grieving families, but focuses on services for bereaved children. Founded in 2001, the center is a nonprofit that offers day camps and weekend programs that help children understand the concept of death and meet other children dealing with similar difficulties. Programs are facilitated by volunteers, physicians, psychologists, counselors, nurses and crisis interventionists. In addition to the camp, Stepping Stones of Hope provides school and work programs, post-camp support groups and educational outreach.
