Desert Oak Counseling – grounding trauma therapy in Phoenix desert

Southwestern cactus imagery reflecting growth, strength, and trauma therapy at Desert Oak Counseling

ONLINE & IN-PERSON THERAPY IN ARIZONA

We offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy in a safe space for growth and transformation.

Your story matters.

LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally sensitive, neurodivergent-friendly, and trauma-informed therapy

Our Approach

We provide holistic and inclusive mental health counseling

At Desert Oak Counseling, we specialize in trauma-informed therapy that honors the complexity of your experience. Whether you're navigating anxiety, addiction recovery, or the lasting impact of childhood trauma, our compassionate clinicians offer evidence-based care tailored to you. Located in Phoenix, AZ, we proudly offer inclusive care for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, neurodivergent folks, and anyone seeking outpatient therapy grounded in safety, dignity, and authenticity.

Meet the Counselors

Counseling Services

At Desert Oak, we offer compassionate, individualized counseling for adults and adolescents. When your counseling journey begins, we promise to keep an open mind and understanding ear as your story expands and deepens. We utilize a wide range of evidence-based practices to help you on your path to healing. We are depth-oriented and treat holistically.

Online Therapy

Individual Therapy

EMDR Therapy

TRAUMA-INFORMED

We provide trauma-informed therapy, which means we understand how trauma—whether personal, relational, or systemic—can shape mental health, relationships, and the healing process. We work to create a therapeutic environment that actively avoids re-traumatization and fosters safety, trust, and empowerment. That means we prioritize physical and emotional safety, transparency, collaboration in treatment, and respect for your cultural and social context. We honor your lived experience and meet you with compassion, curiosity, and care.

CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AND INCLUSIVE

Desert Oak is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodivergent-friendly, and BIPOC-inclusive. We honor and appreciate diverse cultures, religions, ethnicities, and worldviews.

You belong here, exactly as you are. In our work together, we intend to accept all parts of you in the therapy room. There is nothing too big or too small for us to explore and heal together.

Desert cactus near Phoenix highlighting strength, recovery, and compassionate Childhood Trauma Counseling

NEURODIVERGENT FRIENDLY

We offer care that is affirming, respectful, and inclusive of individuals whose brains function differently from the neurotypical norm. This includes people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, OCD, Tourette’s, and other neurodivergent identities. You are not a pathology, and you are not someone to be "fixed" or "normalized." We are focused on leveraging your unique strengths rather than suppressing them. We support self-acceptance, advocacy, community connection and psychological safety in session.

Therapy Specialties

We support adults and adolescents navigating trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction recovery, and life transitions. Whether you're healing from the past or seeking deeper self-understanding, our integrative approach meets you with compassion, clarity, and tools for lasting change.

Trauma & PTSD

Addiction Recovery

Anxiety & Stress

Depression & Low Mood

Personal Growth

We Accept Insurance

Of course you want to use your benefits. We believe therapy should be affordable.

In-Network Insurance

Welcome to Our Office

We invite you to begin your journey of healing and self-discovery in a warm, welcoming environment. The cozy seating to the nature-inspired artwork were carefully chosen to create a calming sanctuary where you can relax, feel safe, and open up.