Empowering individuals, enriching lives, one connection at a time
At Buwalda Psychological Services, PLLC, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care and expert psychological counseling and assessment services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our team of licensed clinical psychologists, therapists, and trainees are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions and evaluation services that cater to the unique needs of our diverse client population.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a positive and supportive environment that promotes social, emotional, and behavioral growth for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We strive to ensure that all our employees and subcontractors provide excellent services to individuals and the community at large, treating all clients with dignity and respect.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of therapeutic and evaluation services, utilizing an integrative therapy approach model that addresses various aspects of mental health, including therapeutic intervention, interpersonal relationships, trauma, mental health disorders, substance abuse, social skills, self-esteem, identity formation, unwanted thoughts, emotional regulation, alternative behaviors, grief and loss, and distress tolerance. Our assessment services include psychological evaluations, psychosexual evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations, bonding/best interest evaluations, risk assessments, and competency evaluations. We also offer sliding scale rates and accept certain AHCCCS insurances.
Our Team
Our team of experienced professionals, led by Dr. Katrina Buwalda, consists of licensed clinical psychologists, therapists, postdoctoral residents, interns, and practicum psychology students. All students are supervised by an on-site licensed psychologist, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of care and expertise.
Training Opportunities
We are committed to providing training opportunities to graduate-level practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral trainees, assisting them in becoming licensed psychologists and/or licensed therapists. Our affiliation with the Arizona Psychology Training Consortium and the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) enables us to provide postdoctoral residency programs and didactic training in various areas, including dialectical behavioral therapy, evidence-based trauma treatment, neuroscience, attachment-focused therapy, mindfulness techniques, ABEL Assessment, sex offender treatment, and MAP treatment.
General Impressions
The reviews of Buwalda Psychological Services are highly polarized, with some reviewers having extremely negative experiences and others being very satisfied with the services provided.
Negative Experiences
Many reviewers expressed dissatisfaction and mistrust of the services provided by Buwalda Psychological Services. Some common complaints included biased assessments, fraudulent practices, and concern for profit over ethics. Some reviewers accused the company of falsifying documents, providing inaccurate diagnoses, and prioritizing financial gain over the well-being of clients. Several reviewers warned others against using the services, citing unethical behavior and a lack of professionalism.
Positive Experiences
On the other hand, some reviewers had very positive experiences with Buwalda Psychological Services. They praised the professionalism and kindness of certain therapists, such as Laurinda Cummings and Dr. Elizabeth Capps-Conkle, who were described as understanding, experienced, and helpful. These reviewers felt that they received excellent guidance and care from the therapists.
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