Business Details
35 Years
experience
Bettina Lehnert, PhD - Scottsdale Psychologist & Therapist
Bettina Lehnert, PhD has dedicated her professional career to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome psychological challenges and achieve personal growth. With over 30 years of experience in clinical psychology, she combines evidence-based therapeutic approaches with personalized care to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship conflicts. Her practice emphasizes identifying and changing negative patterns that hinder personal fulfillment, utilizing specialized tools like EMDR therapy for rapid, effective treatment. Dr. Lehnerts expertise is rooted in rigorous academic training at Harvard Medical School and extensive clinical experience across prestigious institutions, including McLean Hospital.She holds licenses in Arizona and California and maintains a strong commitment to ethical practice, client confidentiality, and continuous professional development. Her pragmatic, solution-focused approach empowers clients to break free from self-limiting beliefs and achieve meaningful, lasting change. Dr. Lehnerts work extends beyond individual sessions to include telehealth services, making her expertise accessible to clients across multiple states. She has authored educational resources and maintains active involvement in professional organizations, ensuring her practice remains at the forefront of psychological advancements.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
EMDR and Trauma Therapy
Family Therapy
Life Coaching
Anxiety and Depression Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of clinical psychology experience with Harvard Medical School training.
- Our practice utilizes EMDR therapy, a certified rapid treatment for trauma and anxiety.
- We provide personalized, solution-focused therapy tailored to individual and family needs.
- Our telehealth services extend care to clients across most U.S. states via PSYPACT licensure.
- We combine deep clinical expertise with practical strategies for measurable client outcomes.
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy addresses personal challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma through evidence-based techniques. Clients gain insight into negative patterns and develop strategies for change. The pragmatic, solution-focused approach emphasizes rapid progress while maintaining deep therapeutic engagement.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy resolves relationship conflicts by improving communication and addressing dysfunctional dynamics. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust, clarifying mutual goals, and resolving past betrayals. The direct, pragmatic approach helps couples achieve measurable improvements in their partnership.
EMDR and Trauma Therapy
EMDR therapy rapidly processes traumatic memories and negative beliefs using eye movement techniques. This evidence-based approach reduces emotional distress from past events, helping clients regain control over their thoughts and behaviors for lasting mental wellness.
Family Therapy
Family therapy improves family dynamics by addressing communication breakdowns and intergenerational conflicts. Sessions focus on resolving grief, divorce-related stress, and role-based tensions to restore healthy family functioning through objective, structured interventions.
Life Coaching
Life coaching helps clients achieve personal and professional goals through practical strategies. Focus areas include decision-making, stress management, and navigating life transitions. The coaching process emphasizes accountability, skill-building, and maximizing individual potential.
People
Bettina Lehnert, PhD
Psychologist
Dr. Lehnert has practiced psychology since 1991, specializing in EMDR therapy and relationship counseling. She holds licenses in Arizona and California and combines Harvard Medical School training with pragmatic, solution-focused techniques to help clients overcome psychological challenges.
Questions
What types of issues do you treat?
I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and life transitions using evidence-based therapies like EMDR and solution-focused counseling.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, I provide telehealth therapy to clients in most U.S. states through my PSYPACT licensure.
How long does therapy typically last?
Duration varies by individual needs, but my solution-focused approach often achieves measurable progress in short-term treatment.
Are services covered by insurance?
I provide out-of-network reimbursement documentation, but do not directly accept insurance plans for therapy sessions.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy using eye movements to process trauma and negative beliefs, offering rapid relief from emotional distress.
How do couples therapy sessions work?
Sessions focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and addressing relationship patterns through structured, goal-oriented interventions.
