Couples therapists in Surprise, AZ

I am Kathleen Phalen, LCSW, a licensed clinical therapist with over 28 years' experience in mental health care. I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness, health, and stability in life. Seeking help can be challenging, and I want to help you feel comfortable starting your work on your healing journey.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and approved Clinical Supervisor in Arizona with experience across outpatient therapy, crisis and inpatient services, correctional behavioral health, clinical leadership, and statewide behavioral health systems. I am also pursuing my Doctorate in Behavioral Health.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, depression, stress, major life transitions, and periods of just feeling stuck or disconnected. My background allows be to bring both clinical experience and a broader understanding of how life circumstances, relationships, and systems effect emotional well-being.

Stephanie Sherman, MC, LPC, LISAC, MBA. Stephanie Sherman holds a Masters In Counseling, is a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, and adjunct faculty at Arizona State University. She has been in private practice since 2009 working with individuals, couples, families, and highly compensated individuals and their employer organizations. ​ In addition to counseling credentials, Stephanie has an MBA degree, an extensive history as a corporate human resources executive, a consultant to executives, and a first-hand understanding of the complexities of executive and work-related issues. Her credentials include post graduate work at Harvard Business School in the area of Advanced Communications and Negotiations which is most helpful in mediating divorce or business situations. She is the author of Make Yourself Memorable, Total Customer Satisfaction, and children's books.

I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical—it can be genuine, collaborative, and even include moments of laughter along the way.

I earned my Bachelor of Social Work from Western Illinois University and my Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. I’ve been practicing as a master’s-level social worker since 2010 and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the past three years. I’m also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective, evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences.

Hello! Thank you for your interest in exploring improving your quality of life! A little bit about myself, I have been a practicing clinician for over 9 years, now. I have a great deal of experience and enjoy helping individuals face their addictions and other co-occurring issues. While I have many years of experience in working with addiction and mental health, I have personal experience as well. I am definitely able to empathize with many struggles, across the board. I am also not fully, but intermediately bilingual. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you! If my bookings are full, please send me a private message, I may still have openings.

Hi, I’m Nicole, a licensed clinical social worker offering telehealth therapy to adults in AZ, DE, IL, PA, TX, and VA through my practice, Bicoastal Counseling & Consultation. I have over a decade of experience working in mental health, schools, and nonprofit settings. I specialize in supporting adults dealing with anxiety, life transitions, burnout, and relationship challenges. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) which is a credentialed mental health professional that works with individuals, couples - both married and unmarried, families of all configurations, children and adolescents, and groups to facilitate healing or relief of mental, emotional, and relational concerns.