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Thank you for checking out Gilbert Counselors! My name is Lisa, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) here in Arizona. I work with individuals, couples and families at any stage, and can help guide you or your loved ones through life’s stressors. Whether it’s anxiety, depression or spiritual rejuvenation, I can help.  

As a resident therapist, I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Meditation, and instruct weekly Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) groups. I also have my Clinical Trauma Specialist certification (CCTSI). I have served in several roles helping Arizona's families since 2008. I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Family and Human Development as well as a Master’s in Professional and Christian Counseling from Grand Canyon University. My desire is to help individuals be the best version of themselves, and I look forward to working with you. 

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, and/or private pay clients. 

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My name is Maria Grimshaw-Clark, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  I received my Master’s in Social Work from Syracuse University and worked as a Therapist in Central New York before relocating to Tempe, Arizona seven years ago to work at Arizona State University as an Associate Director.  I have been in private practice in New York and Arizona, to continue to work directly with clients, prior to joining Gilbert Counselors staff in February 2022.

I have been working with individuals, couples and families for three decades and have enjoyed being present for many incredible “Aha” moments for clients.  My training in family mental health, cognitive-behavioral therapy and child centered play therapy has been instrumental in making helpful connections with clients of all ages.  My goal is to help people find the skills they have deep within to create a beautiful life they deserve to live.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, and United Health Care PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients.

Seeking counseling is the first step to healing, and I am here to support you on that journey. Through our work together, therapy will be tailored to fit your needs and goals. Together, we can explore the difficulties in your life while maintaining a safe place for change and growth. I enjoy teaching coping skills, as well as challenging and encouraging you, to be your best possible self.

I am a Licensed Masters of Social Worker who enjoys working with children, teenagers, and young adults who experience Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, and other emotional disturbances. I offer Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and coping skills training to work through any difficulties in your life.

I understand that you may have dealt with things in your past and/or present that are hard to talk about with others. I pride myself on being easy going, relatable and genuine in my approach to providing care. I am person-centered and strive to meet people with warmth, empathy and no judgement.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, and/or private pay clients. 

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“Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward.” Soren Kierkegaard

This quote sums up how I approach counseling. I work with clients to understood and process the past so they can move forward into a healthier future. With an understanding and appreciation for our histories, we can take our lessons forward, creating the lives we instinctively know we deserve. Using therapeutic tools such as Eye Movement Desensitization

Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and narrative therapy, I create the space necessary for clients to process the past, explore the present and live into the future. Addressing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, work conflict and the other issues present in modern life, I work with clients to better understand their circumstances, environments, and relationships. This work is both conceptual and concrete. We talk and take action. This is how we move and live forward.

I work with teenagers and adults ages 14+ in individual therapy. I have an MS in Clinical Mental Health and am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) working under the direct supervision of Julia Spain (LPC). In my free time, I enjoy writing, am a mother of two teenagers and a pig. Yes, a pig mom.  I look forward to meeting with you, hearing your story and working together to meet your life goals in counseling.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, and/or private pay clients.