Best Therapists in Mesa, AZ of 2025
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I. Therapists in Mesa, AZ
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Tres Adames
- 10 years of Experience
- United States
- Peoria, Arizona
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Areas of focus: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Caregiver Stress, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Faith Transition, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Introversion, Leadership, Life Coaching, Marital / Premarital, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Existential, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Pastoral Therapy, Relational, Short-Term (Brief Treatment), Spiritual Counseling
State License: Arizona
Shana Helmholdt
- 23 years of Experience
- United States
- Scottsdale, Arizona
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Areas of focus: Anxiety, Depression, Introversion, Life Coaching, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Trauma / PTSD
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal, Trauma Focused
State Licenses: Arizona and Illinois
Neal Reiersen
- 4 years of Experience
- United States
- Casa Grande, Arizona
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Areas of focus: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Grief, Trauma / PTSD
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Existential, Family / Marital, Interpersonal
State License: Arizona
Kathy McCoy
- 24 years of Experience
- United States
- Florence, Arizona
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Attachment-based, Coaching, Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical (DBT), EMDR, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Feminist, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused
State Licenses: Arizona and California
Megan Heywood
- 4 years of Experience
- United States
- Gilbert, Arizona
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, Existential, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Narrative, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused
State License: Arizona
Judith Browne
- 10 years of Experience
- United States
- Phoenix, Arizona
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Areas of focus: Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Codependency, Coping Skills, Divorce, Faith Transition, Goal Setting, Grief, Interpersonal Relationships, Introversion, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, Existential, Holistic, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Transpersonal
State Licenses: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming
Joanna Doane Ottavio
- 6 years of Experience
- United States
- Phoenix, Arizona
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Areas of focus: Anxiety, Behavior Issues, Codependency, Coping Skills, Coping With Medical Issues, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Grief, Introversion, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Transgender
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Humanistic, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused
State License: Arizona
Elizabeth Williams
- 5 years of Experience
- United States
- Phoenix, Arizona
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical (DBT), Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Gestalt, Gottman Method, Humanistic, Integrative, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Narrative, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
State License: Arizona
Elizabeth "Lisa" Leary
- 4 years of Experience
- United States
- Tempe, Arizona
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), EMDR, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing
State License: Arizona
Susan Richardson
- 15 years of Experience
- United States
- Phoenix, Arizona
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Family / Marital, Gottman Method, Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
State Licenses: Arizona and South Carolina
II. The Best Therapists in Mesa, AZ
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Using eight key factors, including credentials, specializations, availability, cost, and other vital features, Online Therapy evaluated top therapists in Mesa to compile a list of 15 well-rated options. You can be sure these recommended therapists offer quality care at a fair price and will be easy to work with. |
Choosing the Best Mesa, AZ TherapistsCredentialsCredentials provide proof a therapist has the appropriate training and experience. Arizona has strict licensure requirements to ensure Mesa therapists can dispense professional counseling services. Primary requisites include a master’s degree in counseling, 3,200 hours of supervised counseling experience, and passing the National Counselor Examination. AccessibilityAll the Mesa therapists listed offer remote services to enhance accessibility. Combined with flexible scheduling that may include extended office hours, this makes it easier to meet with a therapist on your schedule. Don’t forget to choose a specialized therapist who best supports your mental health needs. CostA final consideration is affordability, especially if you’re on a budget. The recommended Mesa therapists all charge by the session, and a good number of them accept an array of health insurance providers, which may cover the cost of your therapy. A small number offers a sliding scale if you’re paying for therapy yourself. |
Dr. Princess Fumi Stephanie Hancock: DNP, PMHNP-BC | Best for Medication Management & TMS-Advanced Therapy
877-396-5133
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Dr. Hancock, an African Princess Living in Diaspora is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Dr. of Nurse Practice, a Compassionate Trauma Care Expert, CEO – POB Psychiatry, Bestselling Author, TEDxTalk Speaker, Host, TEAR the VEIL with Dr. Fumi Podcast, On-Air Personality featured on NBC, CBS, Fox, and other International TV affiliates. She and her staff are evidence-based practice-centered and people-focused.
What patients say:
“Dr. Hancock is the best psychiatrist I have ever visited. She is knowledgeable yet still very warm. She took the time to get to know me … rather than talking down to me or rushing me into a diagnosis.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma & PTSD ADHD & Persistent Depression Mood DOs & Medication Management |
Arizona Complete Health AARP Medicare Advantage by UHC AHCCCS Aetna American Indian AHCCCS BCBSAZ Banner Aetna Beacon Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna Cigna Healthspring First Health Humana MHN MHN Health Net MHNet Behavioral Health Magellan Medicaid Medicare Medicare-Noridian MultiPlan Optum Oscar RR Medicare TRICARE TriWest UMR United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare |
Cost per Session: $350 | Yes | Yes |
Shane Wilson: LPC, CHT | Best for grief recovery
480-513-7747
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Shane Wilson is a licensed professional counselor, certified hypnotherapist, and grief recovery specialist. He provides a safe, holistic, and healing environment so clients can access the subconscious mind and find relief from grief.
What patients say:
“Whatever challenge you may be experiencing … Shane can provide insight and relief … He is highly skilled in each area and presents a personal style of warmth, genuineness, and comfort.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Anxiety Grief Depression |
N/A | Cost per Session: $120 | No | Yes |
Randi Gray: LPC, NCC | Best for trauma
480-553-7743
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Randi Gray is a nationally certified, licensed professional counselor and certified clinical trauma professional focusing on trauma, PTSD, depression, and anger management. She strongly believes in the ability to mend and heal the broken parts of a person’s soul and find peace and happiness.
What patients say:
“Randi has changed my life. She gave me the strength to make some very powerful scary decisions.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma and PTSD Mood Disorders Sexual Addiction |
N/A | Cost per Session: $140 | No | Yes |
Dale Labrum: LPC, NCC | Best for ADHD in children and adults
602-435-4356
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Dale Labrum is a nationally certified, licensed professional counselor who specializes in children and adults struggling with ADHD. He’s been practicing for six years and believes you must attend to the body, soul, and spirit to succeed.
What patients say:
“Dale is an experienced, very skilled Clinician and can put the most tense Clients at ease with his easy going personality and knowledge.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma and PTSD ADHD Anxiety |
Aetna BlueCross and BlueShield UnitedHealthcare |
Cost per Session: $120 | No | Yes |
Kathryn Tiffany: M.A., M.S., LAC | Best for PTSD
480-712-5779
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Kathryn Tiffany is a licensed associate counselor offering PTSD counseling. Katie strives to help clients grow from their trauma and heal from their pain.
What patients say:
“Working with Katie and Laura has been the most rewarding and challenging experience of my trauma recovery journey. When I first came to them for help, I was having severe PTSD symptoms, unable to sleep or even function.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma and PTSD Coping Skills Anxiety |
Aetna | Cost per Session: $100 | No | Yes |
Austin Reina: LPC | Best for overcoming grief
480-259-9775
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Austin Reina is a licensed professional counselor who believes the source of most difficulties stems from the impact of trauma or struggles with grief. By addressing these issues, clients can find lasting healing. His nonconfrontational, nonjudgmental interventions help individuals overcome trauma, find healing through grief, and conquer symptoms of anxiety and depression. Austin has offered uniquely tailored counseling services for 10 years.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma and PTSD Grief Anger Management |
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna Optum UnitedHealthcare |
Cost per Session: $150 |
No | Yes |
David Adamusko: MFT, CCTP | Best for individuals, couples, and families
215-622-1447
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David Adamusko is a marriage and family therapist and clinical trauma professional certified in the Internal Family Systems Model for individuals, couples, and families. He believes in compassionate, emotionally centered therapy that’s focused and practical. David has been practicing for nine years and helps individuals, couples, and families overcome trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues, while accessing and embracing their core selves.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma and PTSD Relationship Issues |
N/A | Cost per Session: $150 | No | Yes |
Melanie Scott: LAMFT| Best for relationship issues
480-535-0009
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Melanie Scott is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist specializing in relationship issues, including family conflict, infidelity, and communication problems. She provides premarital and marital counseling to help clients overcome challenges and improve their relationships and mental and emotional health. Melanie has a calm, compassionate style and strives to help people break negative patterns and create new ones that empower them to live the life they want.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Relationship Issues Marital and Premarital Family Conflict |
N/A | Cost per Session: $125 | No | Yes |
Penelope Rivera: M.A., LPC | Best for children
480-250-9807
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Penelope Rivera is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with children, utilizing play therapy. She also counsels adolescents and adults with a focus on anxiety, depression, and parenting. Penny is passionate about helping clients of all ages love themselves and those around them. She is bilingual with counseling services provided in English and Spanish, offers a sliding scale, and has been a counselor since 2003.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Anxiety Child or Adolescent Parenting |
N/A | Cost per Session: $120 | Yes | Yes |
Kelly B. Carlson: M.C., LPC, NCC | Best for sexual abuse
480-734-7870
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Kelly Carlson is a nationally certified, licensed professional counselor with over 22 years of experience addressing sexual abuse trauma and developing coping skills. She’s passionate about helping clients deal with the pains of the past and lead fulfilling lives. Kelly works with adolescents and adults in a collaborative, supportive approach centered on the client’s motivation and desire to change and find lasting healing.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Mood Disorders Relationship Issues Coping Skills |
Aetna Biodyne BlueCross and BlueShield MHNet Behavioral Health |
Cost per Session: $160 |
No | Yes |
Jessica Breznak-Higgins: M.A., M.C., LPC, NCC | Best for experiential therapy
480-577-5327
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Jessica Breznak-Higgins is a nationally certified, licensed professional counselor with over 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on various therapeutic issues. She believes talking is an essential aspect of therapy. Since some clients find it intimidating, she uses experiential art activities, EAGALA equine-assisted psychotherapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy to create a connection.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma and PTSD Anxiety Depression |
Aetna BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna Optum UnitedHealthcare |
Cost per Session: $150 | No | Yes |
Benita DeLuca: LMSW | Best for women
480-923-9841
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Benita DeLuca is a licensed master social worker committed to providing effective, transformative therapy to improve the lives of women. She works with adult women through individual therapy that addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. Benita is down-to-earth, compassionate, and caring but also straightforward and holds her clients accountable for their own behaviors and actions in their best interest. Her aim is to create a secure, empowering space.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Depression Trauma and PTSD Anxiety |
Cigna | Cost per Session: $100 | No | Yes |
Beverly Costantini: Psy.D. | Best for life stressors
480-341-1885
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Beverly Costantini is a Doctor of Psychology and licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping with life stressors that lead to grief, anxiety, stress, and depression. Dr. Costantini uses her 24 years of experience in the medical community and 10 years in therapeutic practice to create personalized plans to meet individual mental health needs and help clients achieve peace of mind. Dr. Costantini offers a sliding scale.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma and PTSD Mood Disorders Stress |
Aetna BlueCross and BlueShield |
Not provided | Yes | Yes |
Janine Stanley: LPC, M.S.W., LMSW | Best for deaf clients
480-573-0031
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Janine Stanley is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed master social worker with seven years in practice. Janine is proficient in American Sign Language, which allows her to provide direct communication to deaf clients during counseling sessions. She treats several mental health disorders with a focus on helping individuals, couples, and families heal, energize, and realize their inner strengths. She offers sliding scale fees that are based on a client’s income level.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Parenting Chronic Illness Substance Use |
Aetna BlueCross and BlueShield |
Not Provided | Yes | Yes |
Amy Schimmel: M.S.W., LCSW, RPT-S | Best for life transitions
480-299-7788
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Amy Schimmel is a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist-supervisor with nine years of experience. She loves working with individuals struggling with life transitions by providing safe, compassionate care that helps them move toward their deeply held values and aspirations. Amy works with adults, adolescents, and children aged four to 12 and concentrates on stress, anxiety, trauma, and parenting using a collaborative approach.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Stress Trauma and PTSD Life Transitions |
N/A | Cost per Session: $150 | No | Yes |
III. What You Should Know About Mesa Therapy
How are Mesa therapists licensed?
Per state laws, Mesa therapists must complete rigorous requirements to become licensed. Prerequisites include a minimum of a master’s degree in counseling with a 100-hour mental health internship. Prospective therapists in Mesa must complete 3,200 hours of supervised mental health duties, taking at least two years and including direct client care for a minimum of 1,600 hours. Once approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, future therapists must pass the National Counselor Examination.
How much does therapy cost in Mesa?
Mesa therapists fall into two distinct ranges regarding cost per therapy session. About half fall within the $100 to $125 range, while the other half ranges between $140 and $160. Only one comes in at a higher cost. Most therapists provide a free consultation lasting 15 to 30 minutes to ensure the two of you are a good fit before you start paying for sessions. Some charge on a sliding scale if you’re a cash client.
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IV. Sources
- Arizona State Board Information Last accessed December 2025
- National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Last accessed December 2025
- National Counselor Examination Last accessed December 2025