Grief counselors and therapists in Gilbert, AZ

My name is Joy House. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been seeing patients for 17 years. I am a native of Washington State and have enjoyed my relocation to the beautiful state of Arizona. I bring experience, education, fun, and teamwork to the therapeutic process.

I have many years of experience in the counseling field and care deeply for every patient. I have training in Trauma and PTSD as well as OCD. I have experience with crises work and Dealing with Addiction and sexual behaviors. I deal a lot with issues around esteem and depression and anxiety.

My goal is to provide a safe environment for my clients to come and talk about their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and work towards positive self-acceptance and love.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or carrying stress that just won’t seem to let up, you’re not alone. You might look like you’re holding everything together on the outside, but inside it feels heavy, exhausting, or unclear how to move forward. Therapy can be a place where you finally feel heard — without judgment.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Many of my clients come in unsure of why they feel the way they do, or frustrated that things haven’t changed despite their efforts. Together, we’ll begin to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface so you can feel more grounded, clear, and in control of your life.

Andrew provides a warm and welcoming environment and is a natural with kids and teens. He is gifted at using Uno or Hungry Hippo to gain a child/teen's trust and help them begin to work on their goals. Andrew has over a decade of experience working with kids and teens from in high conflict and high risk environments.

Andrew is an Arizona native and earned his Master of Advanced studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at ASU. He was a program director, therapist and supervisor in his previous role working primarily with local Native American populations. He has a diverse and very vast wealth of experience that he brings to us here at Cactus Wren.

Sanjay Kestner MC, LPC, CHST is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in sex therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Sanjay received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Gonzaga University, and his master's degree in counseling from Arizona State University. He is a Certified Holistic Sex Therapist who specializes in men's issues. Sanjay is a sex positive and LGBTQ friendly counselor.