Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
Compare 18 licensed therapists in Phoenix — one also offers online sessions. Typical sessions run $80–$180; tell us what's going on and we'll suggest who to contact.
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Therapists listed in Phoenix
Amy Frey
Brittany Andrews
Britt Brennan
Brianda Teterukov
Betheny Schaudt
Beth Freese
Bailey Gilliam
Angela Sanfacon
Andrew Stravitz
Tahirih Herrera
Amanda Robinson
Amanda Kaplan
+ 6 more therapists available.
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Common reasons people seek therapy in Phoenix
Why finding the right therapist in Phoenix is hard
Understanding the challenges helps you navigate them
Few Phoenix profiles name a focus
Focus areas are thin on the 18 Phoenix profiles: no focus area appears on more than one of the 18 Phoenix profiles. Rather than guess from the Phoenix listings, name your concern in a short first message.
Prices vary across Arizona
The typical range we list for Phoenix is $80–$180; for Scottsdale it's $120–$250. If you plan to meet online anyway, an Arizona-licensed therapist elsewhere in the state is an option at their own rates.
18 profiles, not all a fit
Phoenix has 18 therapists listed — enough to compare, few enough that a narrow concern or an evening-only schedule can rule most of them out. Keep Arizona-licensed therapists who work online as a second list.
Getting in touch
1 of the 18 Phoenix profiles include a public email address; the other 17 can be reached with a message through FindSupport. Say what you need in the first message.
Therapy in Phoenix by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 18 in Phoenix · Updated July 2026
Specialization breakdown
What to expect from therapy in Phoenix
Whether you're new to therapy or have tried it before, here's what starting therapy in Phoenix (or with an Arizona-licensed online therapist) usually looks like. In Phoenix, 1 of the 18 listed therapists names anxiety as a focus — a useful first filter if that's what brings you in.
Intake and first impressions
The opening session is mostly about getting to know each other: what's going on, how long it's been happening, and what you hope therapy will do. Ask anything you like about their approach — fit matters as much as credentials. In Phoenix, 1 of the 18 listed therapists says they offer online sessions, so a first session by video may be possible. One of the 18 Phoenix profiles shows a public email address for questions before booking. Local context such as heat-related stress is fair to mention in a first Phoenix session.
How regular sessions fit in
Most therapists suggest weekly sessions at first, becoming less frequent as goals are met. A slot you can actually keep matters more than the exact day. In Phoenix, four sessions a month at $80–$180 each is roughly $320–$720; every two weeks, about $160–$360. Four Scottsdale sessions at $120–$250 would be $480–$1,000.
How long a session lasts
A standard individual session runs 45 to 60 minutes. Couples and family sessions tend to be longer, up to 90 minutes, and video sessions are the same length as in-person ones. Of the 18 therapists listed in Phoenix, 1 works with families. Work with children comes up on one of the 18 Phoenix profiles.
When you'll notice a difference
Many people feel some change within the first 4–8 sessions. Longer-standing problems can take 3–6 months of steady work. Changing therapists is common and fine — Phoenix has 17 other listed therapists and Scottsdale 32 more to choose from. All told, the two other Arizona cities on FindSupport list 60.
Confidentiality limits
Therapists must keep what you say private, with a few exceptions they'll explain at the start, usually a serious risk to you or someone else. Online, ask which secure platform they use. The exceptions follow Arizona rules. Any of the 18 Phoenix therapists can explain their record-keeping.
Example searches in Phoenix
Illustrative examples, not real client stories — describe your own situation to see who fits.
"I need a therapist in Phoenix for anxiety"
Situation: A parent in Phoenix juggling anxiety with family life, looking for someone familiar with local context like retirement transitions
Example match: Shown the one therapist in Phoenix whose profile lists anxiety, then online options from therapists licensed in Arizona
"Therapist I can see from home in Phoenix"
Situation: A new parent in Phoenix who can't easily leave the house for appointments
Example match: Shown the one therapist in Phoenix whose profile lists online sessions, then therapists licensed elsewhere in Arizona
"Therapist for my child in Phoenix"
Situation: A parent in Phoenix worried about a child's mood or behavior at school
Example match: Shown the one therapist in Phoenix whose profile says they work with children
Finding a therapist or counselor in Phoenix: where to start
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, Phoenix has its own pressures. Themes such as retirement transitions, isolation in suburban sprawl, and heat-related stress are worth raising with a therapist who knows the area.
FindSupport lists 18 licensed therapists in Phoenix. Among the three Arizona cities with listings here, Scottsdale has the most (32); Phoenix is third. You don't have to choose between a counselor and a psychologist in Phoenix before you search: in Arizona, both provide therapy, as do clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists — and any of them may describe the work as psychotherapy.
You don't need everything figured out before you reach out to one of the 18 therapists listed in Phoenix. A few lines on what's been hard and how you'd like to meet is enough for a first message, and if Phoenix is short on options, Scottsdale and Tucson have listings too.
Weighing fit, format and price in Phoenix
FindSupport doesn't rank or rate the therapists listed in Phoenix; the right one for you is the one whose training matches your situation. Someone strong with anxiety may be the wrong fit for couples work — specialization matters more than a polished website.
Then the practical checks: your insurance, in person or online, and openings that fit your week in Phoenix. Sessions in Phoenix run $80–$180. Most cities on FindSupport list more than Phoenix — $90–$200 is typical. Three months of weekly Phoenix sessions come to about $960–$2,160.
For comparison, Scottsdale runs $120–$250 and Tucson $90–$200 elsewhere in Arizona. To pay less in Phoenix, ask about in-network billing, sliding-scale fees and income-based community clinics. Describe what's going on and FindSupport suggests Arizona therapists who fit on focus, format and budget.
Inside the Phoenix listings
Of the 78 therapists on FindSupport's Arizona city pages, 18 are listed in Phoenix; the other 60 are spread over two more, led by Scottsdale. Where the 18 profiles name a focus area, it's anxiety (1), depression (1), and trauma (1). As for who they see, the profiles mention families on one and children on one.
About 6% offer online sessions: one of the 18. The 18 are counted as of the July 2026 refresh; Scottsdale and Tucson have their own hubs.
Therapy for specific groups in Phoenix
FindSupport has 12 pages on therapy for a specific group in Phoenix, from teens to immigrants. Each shows what the Phoenix listings say about that group and what to ask a therapist before booking.
Teen therapy and counseling · Counseling for veterans · LGBTQ+ therapy · Counseling for seniors · Therapy for college students · Postpartum and new parent therapy · Therapy for men · Therapy for women · Counseling for couples · BIPOC therapy · Counseling for first responders · Therapy for immigrants
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Find a therapist in Phoenix →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does therapy cost in Phoenix, AZ?
Therapists in Phoenix typically charge between $80 and $180 a session — about $130 in the middle. A therapist at $80 rather than $180 saves $100 a session, or $1,000 over ten. Group therapy, where it's offered in Phoenix, usually costs less per session than one-on-one work.
How do I find a good therapist in Phoenix?
Start with the concern rather than the title: whether it's isolation in suburban sprawl or something else, look for profiles that name it. Message two or three of the 18 listed here about your concern and budget; how they reply says a lot about fit. Check the license on Arizona's online lookup before you book.
Can I see a therapist online in Phoenix?
Yes — about 6% of the therapists listed in Phoenix offer online sessions; that's one of 18 profiles. Online, any therapist licensed in Arizona can generally see you while you're in Arizona: FindSupport's two other Arizona city pages list 60 more, including Scottsdale and Tucson. Say you want video sessions and FindSupport suggests Arizona-licensed therapists who offer them.
What kinds of therapy do counselors and psychologists in Phoenix offer?
The 18 profiles here say little about focus so far. Anxiety appears, and it's usually treated with cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure work and ACT. If heat-related stress is part of it, ask which of these a therapist would use.
How many therapists are listed in Phoenix?
FindSupport lists 18 therapists in Phoenix. The Phoenix directory isn't a ranking: of its 18 profiles, one lists online sessions and one shows a public email address. Scottsdale has the most in Arizona (32), and Phoenix ranks third of three. Elsewhere in the state, FindSupport lists Tucson (28). Online sessions widen the choice to therapists elsewhere in Arizona, as long as they're licensed there.
Is the therapy supply keeping up with Phoenix's growth?
If local options are limited or have waiting lists, online therapy widens the choice: therapists licensed anywhere in Arizona can generally see you online.
Are there therapists in Phoenix who help with relocation stress?
Moving — building a new social network, adjusting to a new place — is a common reason to start therapy. Look for therapists who list life transitions or adjustment among their focus areas.
Can I find a family therapist or a therapist for my child in Phoenix?
Of the 18 therapists listed in Phoenix, 1 says they work with families and 1 with children (some do more than one). Ask whether a joint session costs more than the $80–$180 individual range in Phoenix.
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