Claibourne Counseling

Claibourne Counseling Claibourne Counseling offers mental health counseling services, specializing in PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and more.

We work with people of all ages including children, families, couples, and adults. We are currently accepting new clients and are offering counseling services both in person and via telehealth. Claibourne Counseling staff are taking extra measures to ensure a safe and clean environment, especially during this time.

Happy 5th Anniversary to the biggest heart on Team Claibourne, Chas. ✨🎉Chas Karakey, Director of Operations and Co-Found...
11/17/2025

Happy 5th Anniversary to the biggest heart on Team Claibourne, Chas. ✨🎉

Chas Karakey, Director of Operations and Co-Founder, has spent the past five years shaping the way Team Claibourne supports clients, clinicians, and our community. He is the person who goes the extra mile without being asked, holds integrity at the center of every decision, and ensures everyone here feels supported, understood, and cared for. No one tries harder, and no one cares deeper.

He is also the thoughtful force behind our marketing and community relationships, helping people understand who we are, how we work, and what ethical and compassionate care looks like in practice.

We are better because of you, Chas! ✨🎉

Brené Brown’s research shows that the people who assume others are doing their best actually have the healthiest boundar...
11/13/2025

Brené Brown’s research shows that the people who assume others are doing their best actually have the healthiest boundaries.

Assuming someone is doing their best keeps us out of judgment and helps us focus on what is, not what we think should or could be.

Compassion without boundaries can turn into resentment.
Boundaries without compassion can turn into disconnection.
Do you believe people are doing the best they can?

Let us know in the comments.

To every veteran, thank you for your service, your strength, and the sacrifices often carried quietly. It’s okay to ask ...
11/11/2025

To every veteran, thank you for your service, your strength, and the sacrifices often carried quietly.

It’s okay to ask for help. You were never meant to carry it all alone.

Today, we honor you.

Emotional intelligence isn’t about being unbothered. It’s about knowing what actually needs your energy.You start to not...
11/07/2025

Emotional intelligence isn’t about being unbothered. It’s about knowing what actually needs your energy.

You start to notice the difference between an old wound being activated and a real boundary being crossed.

And you stop assuming every reaction is about you.

Because some people get defensive, dismissive, or even mean — not because you’re “too much,” but because they don’t have the capacity to meet you there.

Your peace comes from knowing what’s yours to carry and what isn’t.

It’s spooky how often our mental health takes a hit from constant comparison, endless scrolling, and the search for vali...
10/27/2025

It’s spooky how often our mental health takes a hit from constant comparison, endless scrolling, and the search for validation online. The digital world can connect us in amazing ways, but balance is what keeps it from becoming a soul-sucking void. 🖤

Happy Halloween week! Treat yourself — with candy and self-affirmation. The sweetest treat is remembering your own worth. 🍬

Last time, we talked about fear as the body’s natural alert system, a signal meant to keep us safe.Understanding that si...
10/22/2025

Last time, we talked about fear as the body’s natural alert system, a signal meant to keep us safe.

Understanding that signal is the first step, and learning how to respond is the next.

Fear can make us run when avoidance takes over.
It can also help us rise when courage and growth begin to lead instead.
And sometimes, it’s simply there to keep us safe.

The work isn’t only to understand fear, but to decide how to respond to it.
Therapy can help.

Fear is the body’s natural alert system, created to keep us safe. Sometimes that signal is accurate; other times, it bec...
10/16/2025

Fear is the body’s natural alert system, created to keep us safe. Sometimes that signal is accurate; other times, it becomes overprotective. The goal isn’t to silence fear, but to understand what it’s trying to communicate.

Fear activates the body’s threat response. When we regulate first, we can interpret that signal with more clarity. Some fears call for action, while others need grounding and reassurance. Both deserve attention and care.

Thank you, Patricia Dobratz from the Clinical Best Practice Institute, for returning to Claibourne Counseling for anothe...
10/10/2025

Thank you, Patricia Dobratz from the Clinical Best Practice Institute, for returning to Claibourne Counseling for another insightful training! We’re so grateful to continue strengthening the quality and consistency of our work.

We’re thankful for Patricia’s continued guidance and for a team that shows up with the same commitment, keeping the highest standards of care at the heart of what we do.

10/02/2025

🤖 AI tools are everywhere. They can help with journaling prompts, coping skills, and filling small gaps between sessions. But they cannot provide safety, accountability, or the empathy of a trained professional.

AI chatbots are designed to agree and sound supportive. They are not built to challenge distorted thinking, recognize risks, or take responsibility when it matters most. Licensed therapists are.

💬 Our latest blog unpacks the hidden risks of relying on AI for mental health, and why human connection is irreplaceable.

👉 Read it here: https://claibournecounseling.com/why-you-should-not-use-chatgpt-as-a-therapist/

Celebrating 3 Years with Mandy!Mandy is compassionate, ethical, and endlessly dedicated. She approaches therapy as a tru...
09/29/2025

Celebrating 3 Years with Mandy!

Mandy is compassionate, ethical, and endlessly dedicated. She approaches therapy as a true partnership: “Doing the work is not easy, but it’s worth it… you never have to traverse it alone.”

Her heart for healing, inclusive care, and expertise in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and EFT help clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

We are grateful for the warmth, wisdom, and safe space she brings to our team and community. Mandy, you make our team and everyone who knows you better. Thank you for three incredible years of care and impact! 💚

Each season brings changes in energy, needs, and environment. These shifts invite you to realign your self-care and the ...
09/25/2025

Each season brings changes in energy, needs, and environment. These shifts invite you to realign your self-care and the ways you support well-being.

This fall, honor your growth by recognizing the mental and emotional work you have done, whether it shows up as stronger coping skills, healthier boundaries, consistent practices of care, or other meaningful steps on your path. Set intentions for the months ahead, and trust the quiet strength already taking root.

Join us in celebrating Clay’s first year with Claibourne Counseling! 🎉Clay is a natural leader and committed to everyone...
09/23/2025

Join us in celebrating Clay’s first year with Claibourne Counseling! 🎉

Clay is a natural leader and committed to everyone’s well-being, always responsive to those around him. He creates a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges and begin to reshape their narratives. As a lifelong learner, he continually refines his approach to provide the most effective support for each client’s growth, whether they are facing grief, trauma, anxiety, or other life challenges.

By integrating EMDR with other evidence-based strategies such as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, he helps individuals move forward with confidence and well-being.

Thank you, Clay, for the positive impact you make on your clients and within Team Claibourne. We look forward to all that your next chapter will bring!

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10613 N Hayden Road Suite J-100 & J-103
Scottsdale, AZ
85260

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14804858824

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