Caregiver Support & Counseling in Phoenix, AZ
Caring for the One Who Cares for Everyone Else
When a loved one is diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness, the focus naturally shifts to their treatment and recovery. However, at Biltmore Psychology and Counseling, we know that the “caregiver” is often facing a parallel crisis. The physical, emotional, and financial demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, leading to a profound sense of isolation and a state of chronic exhaustion known as Caregiver Burnout.
You are the anchor for your family, but even anchors need support. Our specialized counseling for caregivers provides a dedicated space where you don’t have to be “the strong one.” We help you process your own grief, manage the stress of your new roles, and develop a sustainable way to care for your loved one without losing yourself in the process.
Is Counseling Right For Me?
Navigating the Challenges of the Caregiver Role
Caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint. We provide expert support for the unique stressors that caregivers face:
- Compassion Fatigue: Addressing the sense of emotional “numbness” or irritability that can occur when your internal resources are depleted.
- Role Reversal & Relationship Shifts: Navigating the transition from being a partner or child to being a “care provider,” and the grief that comes with that change.
- Caregiver Guilt: Safely processing the guilt that arises when you feel frustrated, wish for a break, or struggle to balance your own needs with your loved one’s care.
- The Burden of Advocacy: Managing the “administrative” trauma of navigating insurance, medical teams, and complex treatment plans.
- Anticipatory Grief: Processing the pain of witnessing a loved one’s decline or the fear of a future without them.
Our Approach: Sustaining the Caregiver
At BPC, we use evidence-based tools to help you build resilience and maintain your own mental health:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helping you identify how to live a life aligned with your values, even when your schedule is dominated by medical demands.
- Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC): Learning to direct the same kindness you give your loved one toward yourself, reducing the physiological impact of chronic stress.
- Boundary Setting & Resource Planning: Practical support in identifying where you can ask for help and how to set healthy boundaries to prevent total burnout.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addressing the “anxious loops” regarding the future and managing the sleep disturbances often associated with caregiving.
Reclaim Your Own Well-Being
In a free, no-obligation 10-min consultation we can help you determine whether our services would be the right fit for you.
You have spent so much time looking after someone else’s health; it’s time to look after yours. At Biltmore Psychology and Counseling, we are here to ensure that you are seen, heard, and supported through every step of this journey.
Contact us to schedule a free phone consultation.
Reclaim Your Own Well-Being
In a free, no-obligation 10-min consultation we can help you determine whether our services would be the right fit for you.
You have spent so much time looking after someone else’s health; it’s time to look after yours. At Biltmore Psychology and Counseling, we are here to ensure that you are seen, heard, and supported through every step of this journey.
Contact us to schedule a free phone consultation.
Caregiver Support & Counseling FAQ
Actually, it is one of the most selfless things you can do. A caregiver who is burned out or emotionally depleted cannot provide high-quality care. Therapy is an investment in your ability to remain present and healthy for both yourself and your loved one.
We understand the logistical hurdles of caregiving. We offer Telehealth (Online Therapy) sessions so you can receive support during nap time, between appointments, or from a quiet room in your home.
Yes. Illness often creates “communication silos” where everyone tries to protect one another from the truth. We offer family or couples sessions to help clear the air and ensure everyone feels supported.
Our clinicians are experienced in end-of-life and palliative care support. We provide a steady, compassionate presence to help you navigate the profound emotional and practical complexities of a terminal diagnosis.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Melissa Estavillo
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology,
Arizona School of Professional Psychology
M.A. Clinical Psychology,
Arizona School of Professional Psychology
B.S. Psychology,
Grand Canyon University
Dr. Linda DeBiase
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Lake Forest College
B.A. Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology,
Clinical Psychology
Dr. Nikki Kemper
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology,
Midwestern University
Masters in Clinical Psychology,
Midwestern University
Nicole Elliott, LPC, PMH-C
M.C. Counseling,
Arizona State University
B.A. English (Literature),
Arizona State University
Elizabeth Felix, LPC
M.A. Professional Counseling, Ottawa University
M.A. Human Resources and Substance Abuse,
Ottawa University
B.A. Psychology,
Ottawa University
Laura Reed, LPC
M.S. Professional Counseling,
Grand Canyon University
B.S. Psychology,
Grand Canyon University
Rebecca Fregoso, LPC
M.S. Counseling,
University of Phoenix
B.A. Psychology,
California State University
Kirsten Eby, LPC, ATR-BC
M.S. Art Therapy Counseling
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
M.A. Teaching, Elementary
American University
B.A. Psychology & Sociology
Tulane University
Dr. Melissa Estavillo
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology M.A. Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology B.S. Psychology, Grand Canyon University
Dr Linda DeBiase
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Lake Forest College, B.A. Psychology California School of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Dr Nikki Kemper
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University Masters in Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University
Nicole Elliott, LPC
M.C. Counseling, Arizona State University B.A. English (Literature), Arizona State University
Elizabeth Felix, LPC
M.A. Professional Counseling, Ottawa University M.A. Human Resources and Substance Abuse, Ottawa University B.A. Psychology, Ottawa University<
Laura Reed, LPC
M.S. Professional Counseling, Grand Canyon University B.S. Psychology, Grand Canyon University
Rebecca Fregoso, LPC
M.S. Counseling, University of Phoenix, B.A. Psychology, California State University
Kirsten Eby, LPC, ATR-BC
M.S. Art Therapy Counseling Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville M.A. Teaching, Elementary American University B.A. Psychology & Sociology Tulane University
Our Location in Phoenix, AZ
Address:
6245 N 24th Parkway, Suite #106 Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Phone: (480) 999-7070
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
