Business Details
Mental Health Services in Tempe, AZ
Buwalda Psychological Services was founded to create a supportive environment for individuals seeking emotional and behavioral growth. Our team of licensed psychologists and supervised trainees provides high-quality counseling and assessment services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We utilize an integrative therapy approach to address diverse needs including trauma, mental health disorders, and substance abuse. With experience across various clinical settings, our clinicians prioritize dignity, respect, and evidence-based practices.We maintain strict supervision protocols for trainees to ensure service excellence. Our commitment to the community includes sliding scale rates and acceptance of AHCCCS insurance, making mental health care accessible to diverse populations. Through comprehensive psychological evaluations and specialized therapies, we address complex behavioral health needs while maintaining ethical standards.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Psychological Evaluations
Couples Counseling
Neuropsychological Assessments
Risk Assessments
Grief Counseling
Gender Identity Support
Distress Tolerance Training
Parent-Child Bonding Evaluations
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding scale rates for financial accessibility
- Our team includes licensed psychologists and supervised trainees
- Specialized in trauma therapy and psychological evaluations
- Accepts AHCCCS insurance for broader accessibility
- Provides integrative therapy approaches for personalized care
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Our comprehensive evaluations assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns through standardized testing. Qualified psychologists conduct detailed interviews, clinical observations, and evidence-based assessments to develop accurate diagnoses. This service helps create tailored treatment plans for individuals seeking mental health support, addressing concerns like trauma, personality disorders, and developmental conditions.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized therapeutic interventions address trauma-related disorders including PTSD and complex trauma. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR to process traumatic memories and develop coping strategies. Clients learn to manage symptoms, rebuild relationships, and restore emotional stability through structured, compassionate treatment tailored to individual trauma experiences.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Our licensed counselors provide individual and group therapy for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Combining motivational interviewing with relapse prevention strategies addresses underlying psychological factors contributing to addiction. Programs include family involvement when appropriate to create comprehensive recovery support systems that promote long-term sobriety and healthier lifestyle choices.
Couples Counseling
Licensed therapists work with couples to improve communication patterns, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional connections. Evidence-based approaches help address intimacy issues, infidelity, and compatibility challenges. Sessions focus on building mutual understanding and developing practical relationship skills to create healthier partnership dynamics and resolve interpersonal distress.
Neuropsychological Assessments
Specialized evaluations measure cognitive abilities, brain functioning, and neurological patterns through comprehensive testing. Our psychologists assess memory, attention, language, and executive functions to identify learning disabilities, developmental conditions, or neurological impairments. Results help create educational accommodations, treatment plans, and interventions that support optimal cognitive performance and daily functioning.
People
Katrina Buwalda
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist with specialties in trauma and behavioral health. Holds multiple certifications including CSOTS, DBTC, and CCTP credentials. Provides clinical supervision and direct therapeutic services.
Elizabeth Capps-Conkle
Licensed Psychologist
Experienced psychologist with dual licensing in psychology and marriage/family therapy. Certified in trauma processing techniques. Offers assessment and therapeutic services for diverse client populations seeking mental health support.
Kelly Rodiguez
Licensed Psychologist
Specializes in psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions. Holds CSOTP certification for working with specific behavioral health concerns. Provides evidence-based treatment approaches for individual and group therapy settings.
Amanda Araki
Licensed Psychologist
Doctoral-level psychologist with CTP certification. Delivers clinical services including assessment and treatment planning. Focuses on individualized care approaches that address diverse mental health needs through evidence-based therapeutic methods.
Brandi Pinckard
Administrative Coordinator
Manages operational aspects of the practice while serving as primary point of contact. Ensures smooth scheduling and client communication processes. Maintains organizational systems that support efficient delivery of psychological services.
Questions
What types of mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychological evaluations, trauma therapy, substance abuse counseling, couples therapy, and neuropsychological assessments using evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept some AHCCCS insurance plans and offer sliding scale rates for clients without full insurance coverage.
What qualifications do your therapists have?
Our team includes licensed psychologists, postdoctoral residents, and supervised interns, all holding advanced degrees and appropriate state licensing for mental health practice.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at (480) 921-3314 during office hours to schedule initial consultations or discuss service availability with our administrative coordinator.
Are your therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, all therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical parameters, with privacy protections for client information and communication records.
Do you offer telehealth options?
We provide in-person sessions at our Tempe office. Contact our staff to discuss current service delivery options and technological requirements for remote participation.
