Meet the best therapists* in Phoenix.

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What kind of therapist do you need?

Note that most therapists specialize in multiple issues, so therapists in different categories may still be able to help you.

Anxiety therapist
Child or teen therapist
Couples therapist
Depression therapist
EMDR therapist
Family therapist
Grief therapist
OCD therapist
Trauma therapist

Our process

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All updates to our vetting process and content are clinically reviewed by licensed psychotherapists.

We only reference peer-reviewed psychological and medical journals, trusted media outlets, esteemed mental health experts, or reputable mental health organizations.

Why trust Best Therapists?

We developed a vetting process specific to therapists that checks for the things we wish we knew about a therapist before starting treatment.

We're therapy seekers ourselves, and our team is comprised of mental health experts, writers, and licensed therapists who fact check everything we create and develop.

Meet our team of expert contributors or learn more about why you should choose Best Therapists when seeking a therapist.

Best therapists in Phoenix

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

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Best anxiety therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$250

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, Psy.D. #019976; Vermont, Psy.D. #048.0116188; PsyPact, APIT #11699

Kelly McAleer, Psy.D.

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Depth psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal family systems (IFS), Mindfulness based, Narrative, Prolonged exposure therapy, Strengths-based therapy, Trauma-focused, Psychodynamic, Attachment based

Specialties

Trauma, Gender identity, Anxiety

Additional Areas of focus

Bipolar disorder, Burnout, Existential questioning, Depression, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychedelic assisted therapy, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Stress, Transgender people

Virtual Only

$210

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Pennsylvania, Psy.D. PS019088; PSYPACT, Psy.D. 21152

Rachel Allen, Psy.D.

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Mindfulness based, Prolonged exposure therapy

Specialties

Chronic illness or pain, Insomnia, Cancer

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Caring professionals, Depression, Medical trauma, Midlife stress, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum depression, Stress, Veterans/military services

Best children and teen therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

No items found.

Best couples therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

BCBS, UHC

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Arizona, LCSW #18569; Pennsylvania, LCSW CW024226; New York, LCSW 086181

Allison Norman, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Somatic therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman method, Psychodynamic

Specialties

LBGTQ+ sexuality, Substance misuse/dependency, Couples counseling

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Bicultural or multicultural experience, Depression, Life transitions, Second or third generation immigrant experience, Socioeconomic issues, Social anxiety, Transgender people, Spirituality

Virtual and In Person

$225

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Arizona, LAC #20367

Emma Beale, LAC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Art therapy, Attachment based, Brainspotting, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Ecotherapy (nature therapy), Gottman method, Internal family systems (IFS), Mindfulness based, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused, Somatic therapy

Specialties

Couples counseling, Dating, Premartial counseling

Additional Areas of focus

Addiction, Burnout, Depression, Divorce counseling, Life transitions, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Panic attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Stress, Substance misuse/dependency, Trauma

Best depression therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$180

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Texas, LPC #75642; Arizona, LPC 22914; Colorado, LPC 0019630

Kaitlen Forman, LPC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Faith-based counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Enneagram, Strengths-based therapy, Solutions-focused brief therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Spirituality

Additional Areas of focus

Adolescents/teens, Body image, Codependency, Burnout, Dating, Existential questioning, Gender identity, Midlife stress, Life transitions, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum depression, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Stress, Career counseling/coaching

Best EMDR therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$175

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LCSW #71394; Arizona, LCSW #LCSW-18501; Nevada, LCSW #8773-C; Wyoming, LCSW #LCSW-1251; Oklahoma, LCSW #8807; Vermont, LICSW #89.0096739; Florida, Licensed Telehealth Provider #TPSW2226

Kelsey Barbieri, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Brainspotting, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, Family systems, Mindfulness based, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Couples counseling, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Additional Areas of focus

Abuse, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Military families, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic attacks, Premarital counseling, Self esteem/self worth, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Veterans/military services

Best family therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Ohio, Psy.D #P.07880; PsyPact: APIT Number: 13119

Kristyn Neckles, Psy.D.

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Solutions-focused brief therapy, EMDR

Specialties

Couples counseling, Family counseling, Burnout

Additional Areas of focus

Biracial or multiracial experience, Depression, Divorce counseling, Infidelity/affairs, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Parenting, Premartial counseling, Racial/cultural identity, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Stress

Best grief therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LPCC #12135; Arizona LPC 23790

Grayson Wallen, LPCC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Gottman method, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic

Specialties

Couples counseling, Trauma, Grief and/or loss

Additional Areas of focus

Veterans/military services, Pregnancy and/or infant loss, Fertility treatment, First responders, Grief and/or loss, Addiction, Abuse, Spirituality, Postpartum depression, Parenting, Military families, Infertility, Dating, Codependency, Anxiety, Anger management, Substance misuse/dependency

Virtual and In Person

$250

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Arizona, LCSW #22013; Oregon, LCSW #L7280; Washington, LICSW #LW 61182129

Nancy West, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based, Strengths-based therapy, Trauma-focused, Psychodynamic

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Grief and/or loss

Additional Areas of focus

Burnout, Bipolar disorder, Codependency, Existential questioning, Infidelity/affairs, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Panic attacks, Second or third generation immigrant experience, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Trauma, Stress

Best OCD therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$220

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Florida, PY10105

Josephine Chu, PsyD

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Family systems, Internal family systems (IFS), Trauma-focused

Specialties

Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), First generation immigrant experience

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Adolescents/teens, Adoption, Anger management, Bicultural experience, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Depression, Family counseling, Gender identity, Grief and/or loss, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Neurodivergence, Panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Racial/cultural identity, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Stress, Transgender people, Trauma

Best trauma therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$225

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, LMHC #009186; Rhode Island, LMHC#MHC01061; Arizona, LPC #LPC-20643; Florida, LMHC#TPMC1240

Susanna Guarino, LMHC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gottman method, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Couples counseling

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Existential questioning, Highly sensitive people, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Neurodivergence, Pregnancy and/or infant loss, Polyamory/non-monogamy/open relationships, Spirituality

Virtual and In Person

$170

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Arizona, LCSW #13748

Lorain Moorehead, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

EMDR, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal family systems (IFS), Trauma-focused

Specialties

Anxiety, Postpartum depression/anxiety, Trauma

Additional Areas of focus

Burnout, Depression, Fertility treatment, Highly sensitive people, Infertility, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Panic attacks, Pregnancy and/or infant loss, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD), Self esteem/self worth, Stress, Social anxiety

Virtual and In Person

$120

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare

Not available

Arizona, LPC #14083

Lisa Shows, LPC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Internal family systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, Solutions-focused brief therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Trauma, Highly sensitive people, Self esteem/self worth

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Anxiety, Body image, Burnout, Career counseling/coaching, Codependency, Dating, Gender identity, Life transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social anxiety, Socioeconomic issues, Transgender people

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about therapy

What's the difference between in-person and virtual therapy?

Although there is no research that suggests in-person or virtual therapy is more effective, you may prefer one over the other. Some people prefer the intimacy of being in the same physical space as their therapist, while others prefer receiving treatment in the comfort of their own home. If you have a tight schedule, virtual therapy is a great option since you won’t commute to your therapist’s office. Virtual therapy also allows you to see any therapist throughout your state, which means one less barrier to finding your soulmate therapist!

When should someone start therapy?

Deciding when to start therapy is a very personal decision, but we recommend starting sooner rather than later. Along with running the risk of your mental health declining, you also miss out on time spent working on yourself, repairing your relationships, and so much more. Life is short, so why not make it the best possible as soon as possible?

What type of therapy is right for me?

Your therapist will carefully customize your treatment plan, and they will likely rely on a variety of therapeutic methods. There are some treatment methods that are better for specific disorders (like exposure therapy for OCD or phobias), but a combination of several will likely be the best option for you.

Is going to therapy worth it?

We’re huge advocates for therapy at Best Therapists, but we know that not everyone has a good experience in therapy. Working with a high quality therapist (with whom you have a great relationship) can be life changing. You can change harmful behaviors or thought patterns, shed or improve hurtful relationships, increase your resilience and coping methods for dealing with mental illness, and much more. We think that that’s pretty frigging worth it, but finding the right therapist for YOU is crucial to this equation.

What's the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?

The main difference between psychotherapists and psychologists is their education. Psychologists receive more education, and in some cases, psychologists focus more on research than clinical work. But both therapists and psychologists go through thousands of hours of clinical training. When choosing a therapist, the skill of the therapist and your relationship with them matters way more than which degree your therapist has.

Do therapists offer free consultations?

Yes, most therapists offer free consultations. This not only benefits you, but the therapist too! Therapists want to see if you are a good fit before doing an official therapy session with you to save you (and them) time and energy. Although your relationship has barely begun, you both will feel out your chemistry. You won’t be BFFs by the end of the consultation, but should get a sense of whether or not you’ll work well together.

About Us

Hi, we’re Best Therapists.

We vet therapists, so you can focus on fit—not quality.

Through peer reviews, license verification, online reviews, and requiring acknowledgement of trauma-informed care, we do our best to make sure that your best therapist provides high quality care (and that's regardless of your race, sexual orientation, or background).

But your friend’s best therapist might not be your best therapist. That's why personality fit between you and your therapist is crucial. It’s not something that we can verify for you, so we encourage you to schedule free consultations with multiple therapists to get a sense of your chemistry together.

Why choose Best Therapists

There are plenty of therapist directories to choose from.

But other therapist directories like Psychology Today, Good Therapy, Choosing Therapy, and more have hundreds (if not thousands) of results for therapists in your city alone. The search for your best therapist becomes instantly overwhelming, which stops some therapy-seekers in their tracks. Our involved vetting process goes way beyond a basic license check (unlike the other guys), which simplifies YOUR search.

Finding the best therapist for you is hard enough, so we curate lists like these so you can get quality care as quickly and seamlessly impossible. And no need to check a therapist's availability or add your name to their waitlist—all Best Therapists are currently accepting new clients.

Not feeling any of the therapists on our list? No worries. Keep scrolling to find other vetted therapists in cities near you.

When to not choose Best Therapists

In some situations, we may not be the best therapist directory for you. For example...

  1. If you are looking for free therapy or want therapy that's supplemented by another organization, Best Therapists isn't the best therapist directory for you.
  2. If you're only open to seeing a therapist that's in-network with your insurance provider, Best Therapists might not be a good fit. Many of our therapists don't work directly with insurance companies, so we encourage you to check your out-of-network mental health benefits (use our free benefits checker). Don't let your insurance company prevent you from working with your soulmate therapist!
  3. Finally, this site is not intended for medical emergencies. If you are in an immediate mental health crisis, please call the national suicide hotline at 988.

Want to learn more about starting therapy? Read our guide on how to start therapy.