Counseling

Things to Consider:

Whether for yourself, a loved one or the whole family, counseling can be incredibly beneficial as you navigate your autism journey. Sometimes it’s helpful to have an impartial person to talk to. Your feelings are valid. Others don’t have to understand them but they do have to respect you. Therapy can help you cope with stress, trauma, emotions and so much more. Counseling can also help you learn how to tell your friends and family how you’re feeling. It can help you learn how to put your feelings into words, help you learn about your own identity, learn how to communicate with others and provide important coping methods that are safe and healthy. It’s important to remember that is perfectly okay to seek a new therapist if your current one isn’t meeting your needs or connecting with you. This is your journey and your experience, the right therapist can make a huge difference.

Information about organization services has been pulled from their website to give you a better understanding of what they offer.


A Family Works Counseling
Services: Child and Teen Therapy, Family Therapy, Stress Management, Grief and Loss, Trauma & PTSD Support, Parent Coaching & Guidance, Life Transitions, Work and School Stress and Self-Improvement. Able to provide clinical letters for schools, parole officers, etc. Behavioral plans and mental health assessments.

Contact information
Address: 1760 E. Boston Street, Suite 102, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Phone: (480) 649-6499
Website:
https://afamilyworks.com

Arizona Autism United
Services: Offers individual, couples, and family psychotherapy & counseling services for individuals with autism and their family members. Psychotherapy and counseling services are designed to be a collaborative effort between the therapist and client and/or family. Therapists help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional turmoil. We seek to improve communication and coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, increase resiliency, and promote behavior change and optimal mental health. AZA United’s psychotherapy and counseling program combines a number of evidence-based practices, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Relationship-Based Therapies. Our services are offered face-to-face in the office or virtually using telehealth video technology.

Contact information
Address: 5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 212, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 773-5773
Website:
https://azaunited.org

bloom365
Services: Support and counseling for those who have experienced abuse and for those who have been controlling or violent. Offering safety planning, peer support, trauma counseling, animal therapy, case management, mobile therapy and more! All services have been adapted for youth and individuals with disabilities.

Contact information
Address: 20403 N. Lake Pleasant Road, Peoria, AZ 85382
Phone: (888) 606-4673
Website:
https://bloom365.org

Charlie Health
Services: Real care for real life. Charlie Health provides specialized virtual behavioral health programs—including mental health and addiction treatment—tailored specifically for kids, teens, and adults. Treatment from the comfort and privacy of home. Offering ongoing support, immediate availability, expansive insurance network, free alumni groups and events. Specializing in multiple modalities. At Charlie Health, you’ll learn the strategies and skills you need to build lasting stability after your program ends. Our care model draws from multiple treatment methods, and our facilitators and therapists adapt them to you. Veteran and disability friendly services.

Contact information
Completely Telehealth Services
Phone: 1 (986) 333-4704
Website:
https://www.charliehealth.com

Child & Family Support Services CFSS
Services: CFSS provides behavioral health services designed to empower children, youth, and young adults in their homes and communities. Offering individual and family counseling, behavioral support services, psychiatric services, trauma informed care, sensory regulations techniques and more. Autism is a speciality area of service.

Contact information
Address: 10439 S. 51st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Phone: (480) 635-9944
Website: https://cfss.com

Desert Rain Behavioral Health
Services: Play therapy and individual counseling services. Helping you navigate stress, trauma and life’s hardest moments - with heart and expertise. I provide compassionate, experienced therapy for children, teens, and adults in the Phoenix area. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, you’ll find a safe, welcoming space here. With over 20 years of expertise in trauma, grief, child development, and emotional wellness, my mission is to meet you exactly where you are — and guide you toward the healing and change you deserve.

Contact information
Address: 1110 E. Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Phone: (480) 248-1226
Website: https://www.desertrainbhs.com

Elevate Counseling
Services: Therapy for Gifted, Twice-Exceptional & Anxious Individuals. At Elevate Counseling, we help children, teens, and adults shift their thinking and find more enjoyment in life. If you or a family member is feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck without the tools to navigate life's challenges, we're here to help.

Our therapists have pursued advanced training in evidence-based approaches that help uncover the patterns, experiences, and underlying issues keeping you from reaching your goals. We believe therapy should do more than provide a place to talk—it should equip you with practical skills, deeper insight, and lasting change.

Contact information
Address: 18205 N. 51st Avenue, Suite 131, Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: (602) 499-5329
Website:
https://elevatecounselingaz.com

Gathered Connections Counseling
Services: We provide trauma-informed therapy with one simple mission: to hold space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. We work with individuals, couples, and families facing life’s toughest challenges — whether it’s trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or major transitions. Our team offers compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, supportive environment where you are seen, heard, and truly supported.

At Gathered Connections, we believe every healing journey begins by being met with empathy. Your story matters. Your healing deserves a trusted guide. We also offer services in Spanish to better support our diverse community.

Contact information
Address:
1360 N. Bullard Avenue, Suite 200, Goodyear, AZ 85395
15282 W. Brookside Lane, Suite 110, Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: (623) 201-0719
Website:
https://gatheredconnectionscounseling.com

Healing Within
Services: I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC) and Certified EMDR Therapist with over 20 years of experience — but more than that, I'm someone who knows what it feels like to struggle in silence. Specialties include Trauma and PTSD, anxiety, parents of autistic and neurodivergent children. I use evidence-based, neuroscience-informed approaches — including EMDR, IFS, and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) — that work with your brain and nervous system, not just your thoughts. Because lasting change doesn't come from learning to cope better. It comes from healing what's been driving the pain all along.

Contact information
Address: 5940 W. Union Hills Drive, suite D200, Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: (602) 362-8383
Website:
https://www.healingwithinaz.com

Jewish Family & Children’s Services
Services: Strengthens the community by providing behavioral health and social services to all ages, faiths and backgrounds. JFCS impacts the lives of thousands of children, teens and adults facing trauma, family violence, mental illness, substance abuse and other significant behavioral, physical and social obstacles. We provide a safe space environment where individuals receive compassionate, attentive and confidential care.

Contact information
Address: 4747 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: (602) 256-0528
Website:
https://www.jfcsaz.org

Just Be Counseling Services
Services: Our goal is to help our client's achieve their goals by empowering them to find the answers that lie within them. It is magical to witness individuals discover that it is enough to simply JUST BE... you! ​

Each of our therapists have the innate ability to connect and support the way YOU need. They are highly trained and uphold high standards of care to assist with growth and healing. Finding the right fit is the most important aspect of therapy. Specializes in autism.

Contact information
Address: 2350 W. Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85224
Phone: (970) 510-6911
Website:
https://www.justbecounselingservices.com

Life Quest
Services: I utilize evidence-based clinical approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gestalt Therapy among others. I have advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a highly effective and widely utilized form of trauma therapy. I also have advanced training in grief and loss and traumatic grief, and am a certified, Compassionate Bereavement Counselor through the Miss Foundation. Serving Phoenix and Northern Arizona and offering virtual appointments too.

Contact information
Address: 4435 E. Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Phone: (480) 628-5695
Website:
https://www.lifequestaz.com

Mind 24-7
Services: Urgent mental health care. Walk in. Get help. No appointment needed. Feel better today. Serving children, teens and adults 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Offering ongoing med management and counseling.

MIND 24-7 serves all patients. Our financial counselors can help with sliding fee scale, payment plans, CareCredit and AHCCCS applications.

Contact information
Address:
1138 S. Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
10046 N. Metro Pkwy W, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Phone: 1 (844) 646-3247
Website:
https://www.mind24-7.com

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) : Arizona
Services: We are the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 650 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need. Also providing Veteran support.

Contact information
Address:
5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 112, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (480) 994-4407
Website:
https://namiarizona.org

Psychologist Scottsdale
Services: Dr. Martin Keller is an experienced, compassionate psychologist, serving the Phoenix metro area. If you are experiencing relational issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, sexual issues, addictions, or parent / child differences, please contact our office. Dr. Keller provides services to adults, children, and couples - including marriage, divorce/recovery counseling and blended family counseling. Telehealth options available.

Contact information
Address: 11020 N. Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Phone: (602) 996-8619
Website:
https://psychologistscottsdale.com

Ron Gluff, LPC
Services: Certified EDMR Therapist. Counseling for adults, couples and families. Providing virtual or in-person appointments. Treatment specialization includes: Therapy for depression and anxiety, addiction and recovery, marriage counseling, family counseling, trauma, abuse and neglect, Veteran and first responders, college students, neurodivergent.

Contact information
Address: 1490 S. Price Road, Chandler, AZ 85286
Phone: (602) 317-9391
Website:
https://ronglufflpc.com

Sahara Behavioral Health
Services: Offers a diverse range of services designed to address the unique needs of each individual. Our tailored approach integrates each patients personal physical, mental, social, and spiritual health goals into a treatment plan designed to improve their health, happiness, and life. Our providers have advanced expertise in innovative treatment approaches and increase positive outcomes by utilizing cutting edge healthcare resources and treatment options. Our services are designed to treat children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with providers specializing in their age group and diagnosis.

Contact information
Locations in Anthem, Chandler, Glendale, Surprise, Scottsdale and Tucson

Phone: (623) 878-2100
Website:
https://saharabehavioralhealth.com

S.E.E.K. Arizona
Services: Personalized counseling services for individuals, couples, families and groups. We understand that life can present unexpected challenges. Whether you’re looking for guidance for your child, family, or yourself, reaching out for support is a courageous first step. Our counseling services are designed to provide the emotional tools and support you need, helping you navigate through difficult moments with confidence and care.

Contact information
Address: 1834 E. Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 485-5001

Website: https://seekarizona.org

Soul Mission EMDR Therapy
Services: My specialties include working with people struggling with anxiety & perfectionism, sexual abuse, cycles of family trauma, and those looking for EMDR Therapy. I am also now offering EMDR Intensives for those who feel like weekly therapy is too much or doesn’t fit into their schedule.

Contact information
Address: 4625 S. Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

Phone: (602) 767-0583
Website:
https://saharabehavioralhealth.com

The Grove Comprehensive Psychiatry and Wellness
Services: Our clinical team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental wellness by identifying and addressing the root causes of challenges. Through an integrative and holistic approach, we offer a wide range of treatment options, including traditional evidence-based therapies and medication options, non-medication solutions, and personalized care plans, empowering each person on their unique path to well-being. We are committed to delivering the highest level of care and compassion to our community, treating each individual as we would our own family or loved ones in times of need, with the utmost dedication and understanding. Treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia, addiction, grief and loss, trauma and panic attacks.

Contact information
Address: 6402 E. Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85206

Phone: (480) 470-3442
Website:
https://www.thegrovepsychiatry.com/index.html

Touchstone Health Services
Services: We offer a comprehensive range of therapy services designed to support individuals, families, and groups on their journey toward emotional wellness and resilience. Our experienced clinicians utilize a variety of evidence-based and best practice modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Specializing in play therapy, EMDR, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused and more!

Contact information
Address: 15820 N. 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85053

Phone: (866) 207-3882
Website:
https://www.touchstonehs.org

Transitions Counseling and Consulting
Services: Provides caring, high-quality mental health care for people of all ages, including children, teens, adults, couples and families. We offer mental health services in Arizona and Texas, including individual and group therapy, psychiatric services and intensive outpatient programs. Our providers use proven treatment methods to support emotional health, stability and long-term healing.

Contact information
Locations in Anthem, Glendale, Gilbert, Goodyear, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, also offers Telehealth

Phone: (480) 681-6637
Website:
https://transitionscounselingandconsult.com

Via Counseling Services
Services: Therapy and workplace mental health support for individuals, families and organizations across Arizona. Comprehensive care across a spectrum of mental health needs. We use evidence-based approaches adapted to each person and organization. Specializing in emotional health, relationships, life changes and skills & wellness.

Contact information
Address: 3821 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Phone: (602) 403-4942
Website:
https://viacounselingservices.com/home