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Counseling Services for Children, Adults, and Families

Refuah Counseling provides compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for children as young as age 2, adolescents, adults, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, high-conflict family dynamics, and major life transitions.

Services are available for clients throughout Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. 


Who We Help

Every healing journey is unique. Refuah Counseling provides compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, adults, and families facing life's most difficult challenges. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, therapy is tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Young Children (Ages 2+)

Licensed trauma therapist using play therapy with a young child during a counseling session in Phoen

Developmentally appropriate counseling for young children experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, behavioral concerns, grief, or significant life changes. Early intervention can build resilience and healthy coping skills that last a lifetime.

Adolescents & Teens

Helping teens navigate anxiety, depression, school stress, friendship challenges, self-esteem, emotional regulation, family conflict, and life transitions in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

Adults

Families

Adult individual counseling session with licensed trauma therapist in a welcoming therapy office.

Individual counseling for adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, narcissistic abuse recovery, major life transitions, and emotional healing.

Families

Professional Referrals Welcome

Families

Family counseling session helping parents and child improve communication and strengthen relationshi

Family counseling focused on improving communication, strengthening relationships, resolving conflict, and helping families move forward together with greater understanding and connection.

Parents & Caregivers

Professional Referrals Welcome

Professional Referrals Welcome

Licensed counselor providing parenting support and guidance for caregivers during a therapy consulta

Support for parents seeking guidance in understanding childhood behaviors, emotional development, trauma responses, and creating healthy family dynamics at home.

Professional Referrals Welcome

Professional Referrals Welcome

Professional Referrals Welcome

Licensed trauma therapist collaborating with another mental health professional during a client refe

Referrals are welcomed from pediatricians, physicians, school counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, attorneys, Guardians ad Litem (GALs), educators, and other mental health professionals seeking trauma-informed counseling services for their clients.

What to Expect When You Begin Therapy

 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. 

Step 1: Reach Out

Step 3: Personalized Treatment

Step 2: Your First Session

 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.

Step 2: Your First Session

Step 3: Personalized Treatment

Step 2: Your First Session

 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.

Step 3: Personalized Treatment

Step 3: Personalized Treatment

Step 3: Personalized Treatment

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.

Step 4: Healing Takes Time

Step 3: Personalized Treatment

Step 3: Personalized Treatment

Therapy isn't about becoming someone different. 


It's about discovering healthier ways to move forward with confidence, resilience, and hope. 

Therapy begins at your pace.

 There is no pressure to have all the answers before your first appointment. Every healing journey is unique, and Teresa is committed to providing a safe, compassionate space where you can move forward one step at a time. 


 Whether you're reaching out for yourself, your child, or your family, taking the first step is often the hardest—and you don't have to take it alone. 


Begin Your Healing Journey

Areas of Counseling & Specialties

 Every person's story is unique, and healing looks different for everyone. Teresa provides trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and surrounding communities. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, family conflict, or major life transitions, therapy is tailored to your individual needs and goals. 

Trauma Recovery

Child Counseling & Play Therapy

Anxiety & Emotional Wellness

Licensed trauma therapist providing trauma-informed counseling during an individual therapy session

 Trauma can affect emotions, relationships, confidence, and everyday life. Teresa provides compassionate, trauma-informed counseling to help clients process difficult experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and move toward lasting healing. 

Anxiety & Emotional Wellness

Child Counseling & Play Therapy

Anxiety & Emotional Wellness

Licensed counselor helping an adult client manage anxiety through trauma-informed therapy.

 Anxiety, overwhelming emotions, and chronic stress can make daily life feel exhausting. Therapy helps clients better understand emotional patterns, develop practical coping skills, and regain a sense of calm and confidence. 

Child Counseling & Play Therapy

Child Counseling & Play Therapy

Child therapist using play therapy techniques with a young child during a counseling session.

 Young children often communicate through play rather than words. Teresa uses developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches to help children process emotions, improve behavior, build resilience, and strengthen healthy family relationships. 

Family Counseling & Parenting Support

 Families benefit from learning healthier communication, stronger emotional connections, and practical strategies for navigating difficult seasons together. Parents receive guidance tailored to their child's unique developmental needs. 

High-Conflict Family Dynamics

Grief, Loss & Life Transitions

Trauma-informed family counselor helping parents navigate high-conflict family and co-parenting chal

 Families experiencing divorce, custody concerns, co-parenting challenges, or ongoing conflict often benefit from specialized therapeutic support that promotes healthier communication, emotional regulation, and stability. 

Grief, Loss & Life Transitions

Grief, Loss & Life Transitions

Licensed counselor supporting an adult client through grief, healing, and major life transitions.

 Significant life changes, grief, loss, relationship challenges, and personal transitions can leave people feeling overwhelmed. Therapy provides a safe place to process emotions, build resilience, and move forward with hope. 

Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches

 Every person experiences healing differently. Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are carefully selected based on each client's age, experiences, goals, and unique needs. Whether working with a young child, teenager, adult, or family, therapy is personalized to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that supports lasting growth and emotional wellness. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional challenges. Clients learn practical coping strategies that promote healthier thinking, improved emotional regulation, and greater confidence in everyday life. 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing overwhelming emotions, reducing emotional reactivity, improving relationships, and tolerating life's difficult moments. DBT can be especially helpful for individuals who experience intense emotions, anxiety, or difficulty regulating their responses to stress. 

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional distress connected to difficult life experiences. It is commonly used for trauma recovery, anxiety, and other experiences that continue to affect daily life. 

Play Therapy

Young children often express emotions through play rather than words. Play therapy uses developmentally appropriate activities to help children safely process trauma, anxiety, grief, behavioral concerns, and major life changes while building healthy emotional skills. 

Sand Tray Therapy

Sand Tray Therapy allows children and teens to express thoughts and emotions using miniature figures and a tray of sand when words are difficult to find. This creative, evidence-informed approach can help process trauma, build insight, and encourage emotional healing in a non-threatening way. 

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT helps clients develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult emotions while focusing on personal values and meaningful goals. Rather than eliminating uncomfortable feelings, ACT teaches practical ways to move forward with confidence and resilience. 

Narrative Therapy

Narrative Therapy helps individuals separate themselves from the problems they face and discover healthier, more empowering perspectives about their lives. This collaborative approach supports healing, confidence, and lasting personal growth. 

Trauma-Informed Counseling

Every session at Refuah Counseling is guided by trauma-informed principles that prioritize emotional safety, trust, collaboration, and respect. Therapy moves at a pace that feels comfortable while recognizing how past experiences can influence thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behavior. 

Personalized Care for Every Client

 No two healing journeys are alike. Teresa thoughtfully integrates these evidence-based approaches based on each client's strengths, goals, and individual circumstances. Treatment is never one-size-fits-all—every therapy plan is designed to provide the support, tools, and encouragement needed for lasting emotional health and meaningful personal growth. 

Why Families & Professionals Choose Refuah Counseling

 Choosing a counselor is an important decision. Families and referral professionals trust Teresa because she combines specialized clinical training with compassionate, individualized care that meets clients where they are in their healing journey. 

Trauma-informed counselor meeting with a parent while supporting a young child in a welcoming counse

Trauma-informed counselor meeting with a parent while supporting a young child in a welcoming counse

Specialized Trauma-Informed Care

Specialized Trauma-Informed Care

Specialized Trauma-Informed Care

 Trauma affects every individual differently. Teresa provides counseling through a trauma-informed lens that prioritizes emotional safety, trust, collaboration, and lasting healing. 

Early Childhood Expertise

Specialized Trauma-Informed Care

Specialized Trauma-Informed Care

 Many counselors begin working with children around age six or older. Teresa has experience providing developmentally appropriate therapy for children beginning at age two, helping young children safely express emotions and process difficult experiences. 

Evidence-Based Treatment

Specialized Trauma-Informed Care

Evidence-Based Treatment

Treatment plans are built using proven therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-informed counseling. 

Personalized Care

Serving the East Valley & Phoenix Metro Area

Evidence-Based Treatment

 No two clients receive the same treatment plan. Therapy is tailored to each individual's experiences, strengths, goals, and pace of healing. 

Collaborative with Families & Professionals

Serving the East Valley & Phoenix Metro Area

Serving the East Valley & Phoenix Metro Area

 Teresa values collaboration with parents, pediatricians, physicians, schools, churches, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate, ensuring clients receive coordinated, well-rounded support. 

Serving the East Valley & Phoenix Metro Area

Serving the East Valley & Phoenix Metro Area

Serving the East Valley & Phoenix Metro Area

 Refuah Counseling proudly serves children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, Scottsdale, and surrounding Phoenix communities. 

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