You Don't Have to Carry the Weight of Trauma Alone
Trauma-Informed Counseling • Children Ages 2+ • High-Conflict Family Expertise • Serving the Phoenix Metro Area
Trauma-Informed Counseling • Children Ages 2+ • High-Conflict Family Expertise • Serving the Phoenix Metro Area

Children don't always have the words to express what they're feeling. From toddlers as young as age 2 to adolescents navigating life's challenges, therapy provides a safe space to process emotions, build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and support healthy development.

Trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Individual therapy provides a supportive space to process difficult experiences, develop practical tools for healing, and move toward greater peace, resilience, and emotional well-being.

When communication breaks down or life becomes overwhelming, families can feel disconnected from one another. Family therapy helps strengthen relationships, improve communication, resolve conflict, and create healthier patterns so families can move forward together.
Seeking counseling can feel overwhelming, especially when you've been carrying the weight of difficult experiences on your own. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the lasting effects of painful experiences. Together, we'll identify practical tools for healing while building on your existing strengths and resilience.
As a Licensed Associate Counselor and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), I have specialized training in helping individuals recover from trauma, emotional abuse, manipulation, and unhealthy relationship patterns.
In addition to trauma recovery and individual counseling, I have extensive experience working with young children and families navigating complex dynamics, including high-conflict relationships, co-parenting challenges, and major life transitions. Families throughout the Phoenix metro area seek support when they need specialized care for situations that require both compassion and experience.
Healing is possible, and you don't have to navigate the journey alone.

Helping individuals process traumatic experiences, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing.

Support for those recovering from manipulation, emotional abuse, gaslighting, and unhealthy relationship patterns.

Practical tools and compassionate support for managing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm.

Helping families navigate conflict, co-parenting challenges, communication breakdowns, and major life transitions.

Specialized counseling for children ages 2 and older experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, or family-related challenges.

Compassionate support through loss, major life changes, and difficult seasons of uncertainty.
Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you've never spoken with a counselor before. At Refuah Counseling, the goal is to make every step feel welcoming, supportive, and personalized. Here's what you can expect when beginning trauma-informed counseling at Refuah Counseling in Mesa.
Contact Refuah Counseling by phone or through the online contact form to schedule your first appointment.
Teresa will answer your questions and help determine whether her practice is the right fit for your needs.
Your first appointment is an opportunity to share your story, discuss your concerns, and talk about your goals.
There is no pressure to share everything at once. Healing begins at your pace.
Every treatment plan is personalized to your experiences, strengths, and goals.
Teresa uses evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, and trauma-informed care when appropriate.
Therapy isn't about becoming someone different.
It's about discovering healthier ways to move forward with confidence, resilience, and hope.
Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.
Appointments are available in person and through secure telehealth services for clients throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
Serving children, adults, and families throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, including Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and surrounding communities.
4140 E Baseline Rd ste 101, Mesa, AZ 85206, USA
(480) 630-8563 Call to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
Open today | 10:00 am – 05:00 pm |
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