Arizona Trauma Counseling & Therapy

Arizona Trauma Counseling and Therapy is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals seeking to overcome their trauma and negative experiences. Our team of professionals is committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing, growth, and self-improvement. We understand the profound impact that distressing events can have on a person's life, and we are here to help you navigate through these challenging times.

Our team consists of highly trained and experienced therapists who utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to address the unique needs of each client. We believe in the power of collaboration and work closely with our clients to develop personalized treatment plans that cater to their specific goals and requirements. Our therapeutic approaches include Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among others.

We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for all individuals, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic. Our team members are dedicated to helping you find your inner strength and resilience, guiding you towards a path of healing and self-discovery.

Arizona Trauma Counseling and Therapy is a LGBTQ affirming provider and treats all individuals equally without regard to color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or other characteristic.

Services Offered

At Arizona Trauma Counseling and Therapy, we offer a range of services designed to help you manage your symptoms of distress and overcome challenging life experiences. Our team is trained in various therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, DBT, MI, and CBT, which we use to develop personalized treatment plans that cater to your specific needs and goals.

Our services include:

• Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help you process and integrate traumatic memories and reduce symptoms of PTSD.
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to teach you skills to manage your emotions, improve your relationships, and enhance your self-esteem.
• Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help you identify and resolve ambivalence that may be preventing you from making positive changes in your life.
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

We also offer consultation services for individuals seeking to understand more about EMDR and how it can benefit their mental health.

Our Team

Our team of therapists is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health services. We believe in the power of collaboration and work closely with our clients to develop personalized treatment plans that cater to their specific goals and requirements.

Lisa Barras, LPC LISAC CCTP, is a certified EMDR counselor and Approved Consultant through EMDRIA. She has spent her career focusing on helping others manage their symptoms of distress and trauma. Lisa utilizes a combination of EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, DBT, MI, and CBT to help you move forward and overcome difficult life experiences.

Amanda Monaghan, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker. Her goal is to guide each client utilizing an individualized treatment plan to assist in reaching their goals. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques including EMDR, CBT, Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT), DBT, and MI.

Both Lisa and Amanda are dedicated to fostering a safe and positive environment for clients to reach their desired outcomes. They are passionate about encouraging others to work towards healing and having love for oneself.

Contact Us

If you are seeking mental health services or would like more information about our services, please feel free to reach out to us. We understand that starting the process for therapy can be difficult, and we are here to support you and be a partner with you in this process.

Primary Contact: 602.753.7057

Email: info@aztraumacounseling.com

You can also reach our team members directly:

Lisa Barras, LPC LISAC CCTP

Phone: 602.753.7057

Email: info@aztraumacounseling.com

Amanda Monaghan

Phone: 480.331.1005

Email: amanda@aztraumacounseling.com

We are currently accepting insurance. Plans accepted include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna (Evernorth), Aetna, United Healthcare (Optum), and MHN (HealthNet). We also accept private payment for services, if preferred.

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Arizona Trauma Counseling and Therapy is dedicated to helping you heal and overcome your challenging experiences. We believe that your strength and resilience has been there all along, and it is our job to help you see that.