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If you're not sure where to start, Octave can match you with a therapist in Arizona based on your needs and preferences, making it easier to move forward with confidence.
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Shannon Raday
LPC
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss +15 moreI support individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges by creating a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Theory, which explores the connection between thoughts and physical responses. Together, we’ll identify patterns that contribute to distress and develop practical tools to promote insight, resilience, and a more balanced life.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 7PM
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Kristine Infante
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD +24 moreI believe therapy should be built on connection and safety. I am passionate about helping you recognize your strengths and worth, and celebrating wins, no matter how big or small. You will hear me encouraging you to find the silver lining and prioritize self-care, including learning about how many “spoons” you need. I use a variety of treatment modalities, tailored to your unique needs and goals, to help you get the most out of therapy.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 6PM
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Phyllis Gould
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD +32 moreSpeaks French, German +3 moreSI QUIERES VER UN TERAPISTA QUE COMPRENDE TU CULTURA Y HABLA TU IDIOMA, ¡YO PUEDO AYUDARTE! TAMBÉM FALO PORTUGUÊS! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor. I specialize in cultural issues and offer therapy in Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, and German. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I use different approaches with different clients because people are unique. I see myself as a consultant offering honest guidance—you are the expert on yourself.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 10PM
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Sherry Cooper
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Individual Therapy +5 moreI work from a strengths-based, holistic approach to therapy. I believe in helping you recognize and utilize your strengths to meet your goals. It's easy to focus on what is not going right in your life; however, recognizing and appreciating your strengths and the supports that exist in your life are vital to your success. You have a lot more going for yourself than you give yourself credit for. I will ask a lot of questions, and there may be some discomfort. However, growth doesn’t occur in your comfort zone. Change is hard, but once you recognize your abilities, it becomes a little less challenging.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 6PM
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Donnie Daggett
LPC
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +11 moreYou can expect to make progress in creating the conditions in your life necessary for your self-actualization. I use a client-centered approach in sessions. I incorporate many different strategies, concepts, and interventions to help my clients thrive. My approach to therapy places importance and priority on building the therapeutic relationship/alliance and collaborating to determine the best plan for the client. You can expect to feel listened to and collaborated with.Next available:Sun Sep 20 @ 4PM
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Bret Bertrand
LPC
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +17 moreMy goal is to support and motivate people to move forward in life with hope. I work with individuals and couples navigating life’s transitions and challenges. I also have experience supporting those impacted by addiction, shame, grief, and family conflict. While we can’t change the past, we can work together to understand and overcome its impact. I believe in building a path toward healing, growth, and freedom—one step at a time.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 12PM
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Cynthia Bishop
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +23 moreAre you feeling stuck or uncertain about yourself, your life, or your future? If these struggles are affecting your mood, motivation, or relationships, you don’t have to face them alone. I’m passionate about creating a supportive, compassionate space where clients can gain clarity and build meaningful, lasting improvements in mood and outlook. Using an integrative approach blending cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness-based tools, I help clients recognize unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping. Together, we move toward positive change.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 7PM
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Beda Gamboa
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +22 moreSpeaks SpanishI offer a space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what you’re carrying with honesty and compassion. I support women, BIPOC clients, and people navigating trauma, work stress, and major life changes. I approach therapy as a warm, collaborative partnership shaped by my work in military, community, and leadership settings. You don’t have to navigate this alone—change takes courage, and I’m here to help you find clarity, strength, healing, and meaningful change.Next available:Fri Sep 25 @ 1AM
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Robin DiRoberts
LPC
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +13 moreI enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate through various difficult situations and mental health presentations. Clients are assessed, and with them, a unique, meaningful, and strength-based treatment plan is developed. Meeting clients where they are is the number one priority, and through the use of various therapeutic strategies and a healthy and positive therapeutic relationship, clients are encouraged to identify and work through that which prevents them from living an authentic, rewarding, and fulfilling life.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 7PM
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Shawntae Stevenson
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout +8 moreI have many years of clinical experience working with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, work stress, women's issues and just having difficulty going through a transitional period in life. I bring an authentic, direct, and empowering therapeutic style to session. My goal is to focus on you and help you be the person you want to be. During our session, you will be heard, validated, and challenged in order to reach your desired goals!Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 5PM
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Crystal Waites
LPC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +14 moreWelcome, I’m glad you’re here. Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This is a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s weighing on you—anxiety, people-pleasing, self-doubt, trauma, or parenting challenges. Together, we’ll uncover what’s beneath the surface, build coping tools, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right. You’ll be met with warmth, respect, and support as you rediscover your strengths and move toward an empowered version of yourself.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 4PM
Allison Ellsworth
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Depression +7 moreI am an individual and marriage and family therapist who sees people as good and views problem behaviors and patterns as symptoms that make sense. I work with couples to help them understand how and why their negative patterns developed, offering tools to create lasting change and healing. I also love working with individuals who struggle to regulate emotions, helping them find their voice, balance heart and mind, and discover peace in stressful situations.Next available:Fri Sep 25 @ 8PM
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It typically takes less than a minute.
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Marnie Kahn
LPC
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +4 moreMy therapy style is warm, compassionate, and easy to talk to. I create a nonjudgmental space where clients can show up exactly as they are and feel supported in the process of self-acceptance. My work is rooted in mindfulness and acceptance, helping clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate or get caught up in them. Together, we focus on building psychological flexibility, clarifying values, and taking meaningful, values-based action toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 1PM
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Nathan Goltsman
LPC
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +21 moreI want you to know that I empathize deeply with your struggle with mental health, whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma and/or addiction. These symptoms can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. I believe that you can take control of your life, in the present and focus on the future, to bear unavoidable suffering and inescapable uncertainty that may affect you now. It is in these darkest moments, with the right attitude, there is potential for meaning and purpose to emerge. I have over a decade of experience in the field. I am warm, caring, eclectic, but not afraid to challenge with a sense of humor.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 4PM
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Heather Scarbrough
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss +20 moreMy training and experience have equipped me with the skills to provide evidence-based therapy techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs and experiences. I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, process painful experiences, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth and healing. My approach is collaborative, Strengths-based, and culturally sensitive, with a focus on empowering clients to make positive changes in their lives.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 10PM
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Kathleen Zubatkin
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +8 moreYou don’t have to go through this alone. I offer a warm, supportive space for teens, young adults, and adults to feel truly seen and understood. Whether you’re facing anxiety, grief, self-doubt, or relationship challenges, I’ll meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you create new patterns, find healing, and feel more grounded and hopeful. Many clients tell me therapy is the first place they feel truly seen, valued, and supported.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 5PM
Frequently asked questions about therapists in Arizona
What matters for your care is that your therapist is licensed in the state where you live. To see an Octave therapist, you are matched with a clinician licensed in Arizona, whether you meet online or in person. Some licenses fall under interstate agreements that let a therapist practice in more than one state, but you never have to sort that out yourself. Octave confirms every therapist is licensed to work with Arizona residents before matching you.
To practice in Arizona, a therapist must hold an active Arizona license. That means completing a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field, finishing thousands of hours of supervised clinical work, and passing a national or state licensing exam. Licenses are renewed on a schedule and require ongoing education. Every Octave therapist practicing in Arizona holds a current Arizona license, reviewed by our clinical team before they join.
Arizona therapists practice under several license types, most commonly Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). You may also work with psychologists who hold a PhD or PsyD. All are qualified to provide talk therapy, and the right fit depends on what you want to work on more than the letters after their name. Octave works with licensed therapists across these credentials in Arizona.
Yes. If your Octave therapist in Arizona is not the right fit, you can switch at any time at no additional cost. Finding the right match matters more than getting it right on the first try, and it is common to need a session or two to know. Just let us know and we will help you find another licensed Arizona therapist who suits your needs.
No. You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or a specific reason to start therapy in Arizona. Many people see a Arizona therapist to work through stress, relationships, life changes, or feelings that are hard to name. Your therapist focuses on your goals and what you want to get out of care, not on putting a label on you.
Start with what you want to work on, then look for a Arizona therapist whose experience and approach match. Practical fit counts too: whether they take your insurance, their availability, and whether you feel comfortable with them. With Octave, you answer a few questions during intake and get matched with a licensed Arizona therapist who fits your needs, so you do not have to sort through directories on your own.
Look for an active Arizona license, which confirms the therapist has met the education, training, and exam requirements to practice in Arizona. Common credentials include LCSW, LMFT, and LPC, along with psychologists who hold a PhD or PsyD. Beyond the license, check that their experience lines up with what you want to work on. Every Octave therapist in Arizona is licensed and reviewed for credentials, experience, and clinical approach before joining the platform.
In everyday use, "therapist" and "counselor" often mean the same thing: a trained professional who provides talk therapy. Both can be licensed to treat mental health concerns, and what matters most is their license, training, and experience, not the title they use. Octave connects you with licensed Arizona therapists whose background fits what you are looking for.
A therapist provides talk therapy to help you work through thoughts, feelings, and behavior. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication. Some people work with both. Octave provides therapy in Arizona, and if medication is something you want to explore, your therapist can talk it through with you and help coordinate care with an outside prescriber.
"Therapist" is a broad term for any licensed professional who provides talk therapy. A psychologist is one kind of therapist, someone with a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) who may also do psychological testing. Both provide therapy, and for most people the choice comes down to fit and experience rather than the specific degree. Octave works with licensed Arizona therapists across these backgrounds.
The most important things are a valid Arizona license, experience with what you want to work on, and an approach you feel comfortable with. Practical details matter too: whether they are in-network with your insurance, how soon they are available, and whether you connect with them in early sessions. Octave weighs these factors when matching you with a licensed Arizona therapist, so you are paired with someone who fits both your needs and your schedule.