Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Tucson, AZ

Anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma—it's all hard, and each challenge is different, so an ideal client is someone who is ready to work on their goals. I enjoy helping clients work through whatever concern or crisis they have. Being able to watch as someone makes the connections or meets a goal is always rewarding and the best part of the job.

My name is Veronica Machado, I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor serving adults and teenagers in the Tucson area. My therapy practice is supportive and kind, and my purpose is to help you find meaning, navigate changes, heal and come back to yourself. Therapy is a space where you are not judged or stereotyped for your identities. I am currently seeing clients via telehealth.

Life can be challenging. My goal as a therapist is to meet my clients where they are and provide a safe space to navigate through their issues together. I specialize in treating substance use and abuse, which in turn leads to the treatment of underlying issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and low-self esteem. By utilizing an individualistic, strength based approach, I help my clients to find positive ways to cope with the challenges of everyday life in ways that work for them. I am empathetic and kind. I bring my clients into a space where they will not be judged or criticized.

I am currently accepting new clients. I am an outside the box thinker that wants to help you see your struggles in a different light and help you be independent in working through all facets of your life and your mental health. I've worked with adults from all different lifestyles and backgrounds and I practice a person-centered approach, knowing that all people are unique beings requiring different approaches, modalities and techniques. The areas of your life that you want to grow take top priority and I want to help you with them. Your mental health is the top priority.

Unlock a brighter future, overcome trauma, and discover your most authentic self with our dedicated team of clinical therapists at Change. We specialize in providing compassionate, virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and families (ages 12 and up) who are navigating the complexities of trauma, consensually nonmonogamous relationships, and everyday life challenges. Our expertise empowers clients to create meaningful connections, strengthen their emotional resilience, and work towards their goals in a safe, supportive environment. Together, let's embark on a transformative journey toward healing, growth, and genuine fulfillment.

We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and online counseling in English and in Spanish for adults, adolescents, and children 6 & above. We have experience addressing relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Our supportive and compassionate licensed therapists will guide you through your transformation despite the adverse stages you have encountered.

Do you find yourself struggling with all the constant shifts in life these days, on top of any grief, stress, depression, trauma or anxiety that you could have already been experiencing? It is an unbelievably wild time of change in our world right now, which heightens and impacts underlying personal life/struggles. All of us need help at some point and maybe now is your time to settle into a powerful therapeutic relationship that can facilitate healing. Whether it’s challenging old thinking, lessening anxiety, or releasing old trauma, you can create a sense of peace and joy in your life.

Courageous independent adults who are curious about themselves and their life/family histories are an ideal fit for my services. It takes great bravery to enter into a therapeutic connection that is bound to spark insight and awareness. Therapy is a journey with an attuned other who can help guide you through self-exploration towards growth. Clients who would benefit from working with me include those who are interested in achieving a life-work-parenting-partnering balance, one that involves mindfulness, present-focus and an emphasis on physical well being. I work with you from a place of cultural awareness and respect.

I provide a therapeutic client-centered approach to assisting my clients work towards their goals. I utilize CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing), Solution Focused, Family Systems, Structural Family Therapy, Art therapy techniques, Play therapy. I am trained in Trauma Informed Care and utilize approach in my practice. I have history of working with children, youth and families. I am honored to have worked alongside my clients as they have traveled down their own personal roads towards wellness.

Welcome! As a seasoned therapist, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate and comprehensive services for over eleven years. My passion is working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach to therapy consists of a holistic-mindfulness based approach using solution-focused therapy that integrates aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I utilize an open, non-judgmental approach and encourage my clients to explore and utilize their own strengths to reach their full potential through skills, support, and guidance.

Times are increasingly charged, and I would love to be of support. My approach is respectful, creative, and evidence-based. I view my clients as equals and see myself as a collaborator rather than a clinically-distanced authority figure. I am grateful to serve many clients with a diversity of backgrounds.

Greetings! I am accepting new clients. I provide a compassionate environment to Children, Teenagers, and Adults needing support with whatever life throws at them. If you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, stress, self-esteem issues, anger, codependency, grief and loss, and life changes, I would love to help. I have over two years of counseling experience in community mental health, working with victims and offenders of domestic violence, those transitioning out of prison and individuals experiencing substance abuse.

I have extensive experience in Trauma and Addiction Issues that result in behavioral consequences. I work best with adults of all ages but have had successful results with mature young adults and elders with dementia. I work from a reality therapy approach and believe the best solutions are the solutions the clients generate for themselves with guidance from the therapist.

Your situation is not unworkable. Trauma, stress, and mental health struggles are often the stuff of life. What you make of these elements is your contribution to the art of living, an art form that demands continual practice and growth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore and reconnect with your inherent wisdom, clarity, and healing capacity. My aim is to assist you in shifting your energy from struggling against yourself to living intimately with the natural joy available to you in this life. Set down that which doesn't serve you and you will find room for what's here now, as well as what's to come.

I specialize in trauma, attachment and relationship issues, and other mood recovery. Are you feeling confused, stuck, lost, or trapped in a cycle of emotions and behaviors that don't align with who you know you are? Need help making sense of your life and your thoughts? Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.

Are you feeling lost amidst life's transitions, grappling with the weight of trauma or pain of not being accepted for who you are? Are you facing the turbulent waters of divorce, separation, or challenges of mental health conditions like OCD, neurodivergence, anxiety, or depression? You have come to the right place. We understand the complexities of life's twists and turns and are here to guide you through them. Whether you're looking for healing from past wounds, seeking acceptance and empowerment as part of the LGBTQ community, or searching for tools to navigate the maze of mental health challenges, our doors are open to you.

Devin has been in the field for over 10 years. She has worked in group therapy, inpatient, residential and outpatient treatment settings. Devin enjoys guiding clients to explore their capacity for positive change through increased awareness, with emphasis on the client’s unique needs and behavioral patterns. Devin believes individuals have the ability to transform themselves and their environment by confronting difficult truths and seeing themselves as valuable and capable.

The fact that you are reading this says a great deal about you. Despite the circumstances you are facing and the pain you are trying to deal with there is something inside of you that’s helping you to keep going and it's helping you find a way through the mess and the pain. My hope is to join you in your journey through this mess and pain. I am not the expert on your life, you are. However, I will work to meet you where you are at, hear your story, and together we will work together to help you get to where you want to be.

Life doesn't always go the way we envisioned it would. Sometimes we can handle life's curveballs, but sometimes we need some guidance to do so. Whether relationships aren't going as planned, our job isn't as fulfilling as it was, communication in relationships isn't working, or something inside of us doesn't feel quite right, a therapist can help guide us through the issues that are keeping us from living the life we want. Therapy can help with a wide range of issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, career problems, family/relationship problems, communication issues, and many more. It's never too late to have the life we want!