Couples Counseling for Communication in Phoenix, AZ

REPAIRING COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES

Communication difficulties are a common reason many individuals seek out Marriage Counseling or Couples Counseling. Though many of us may be very eloquent and articulate in our relationships with colleagues and friends, it is not uncommon to find that we struggle to communicate well with our spouse or partner. So often this relationship, laden with deeper needs and expectations, can leave us pulling our hair out as we try to get our partner to understand what we need and how we feel.

Marriage Counseling or Couples Counseling is a valuable asset for helping individuals overcome these common communication difficulties.

Although communication difficulties in your relationship can be very frustrating and painful, there is hope. In counseling, we will discuss the common patterns that lead to arguments, help partners express their needs in a way that the other partner can hear and understand, and help partners develop skills to overcome communication difficulties that have plagued them in the past.

DR. MELISSA ESTAVILLO, PsyD

Doctorate and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology
Practice Areas: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relationship / Marriage Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD / Trauma, Grief, Spiritual Integration, Medical Counseling

DR. BRADLEY BOIVIN, PsyD

Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology
M.A. Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology
B.S. Psychology, Andrew University
Practice Areas: Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, Grief, Trauma, Medical Counseling, Men’s Focused Issues,  LGBTQ+, Couples Counseling, Life Transitions, Career Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

DR. AUDREY SESSIONS, PsyD

Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology
M.A. Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology
M.S. Mental Health Counseling, Walden University
Practice Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Emotional Regulation, LGBTQ+, Race-Based Stress, Military and Veteran-Related Issues, General Mental Health, Couples Counseling, Multicultural Diversity and Inclusion, Mindfulness

SUSAN SELF, LPC

M.S. Counseling and Human Services, University of Toledo
B.S. Psychology, Bowling Green State University
Practice Areas: Relationship / Marriage Counseling, Pre-marital Counseling, Parenting, General Counseling, Anxiety and Depression, Individual Therapy, Career Decisions, Caring for Aging Relatives, Life Changes, Work/Life Stressors

NICOLE ELLIOTT, LPC

M.C. Counseling, Arizona State University
B.A. English (Literature), Arizona State University
Practice Areas: Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Cbt), Depression, Disability Counseling, Existential Therapy, Faith-Based Counseling, General Mental Health Counseling, Gerontological Counseling, Grief Counseling, Individual Counseling, Mindful Self-Compassion (Msc)

ELIZABETH FELIX, LPC

M.A. Human Resources and Substance Abuse, Ottawa University
M.A. Professional Counseling, Ottawa University
B.A. Psychology, Ottawa University
Practice Areas: Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief, Life Transitions, Women’s Focused Issues, LGBTQ+, Parenting, Depression, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, Faith-based Counseling, General Mental Health Counseling

HEATHER WHEELER, LCSW

Masters in Social Work, Arizona State University
B.A. Psychology, Arizona State University
Specialties: Anxiety, CBT, Depression, Grief Counseling, Couples Counseling, LGBTQ+, Mindfulness, Family Counseling, General Mental Health Counseling, Women-Focused Issues/New Mothers Counseling, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)