Journeys Counseling Center

Journeys Counseling Center We are a diverse group of licensed therapists with a common goal of helping clients create connection We look forward to hearing from you!

As a group practice, one of the distinctives of Journeys is our commitment to working together to help you reach your goals. Our therapists treat a wide variety of common presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, and relational distress. We are invested in people and see individuals, families, children, and couples. Offering many unique perspectives, our team has experience treating clients who have histories of abuse, trauma, and addiction. To learn more, please visit our website: http//www.journeyscounselingaz.com/

We love our team, and we think you will too! Call 480-656-0500, or email admin@journeyscounselingaz.com, and we can help you figure out which therapist would be a good fit for you.

IFS therapy gives you a new way to see yourself. Instead of thinking you’re “broken” or “too emotional,” you can begin t...
10/29/2025

IFS therapy gives you a new way to see yourself. Instead of thinking you’re “broken” or “too emotional,” you can begin to understand yourself as a collection of parts, each with its own story. Some parts are there to protect us, others to carry old pain, but all of them heal when they are heard and cared for.

When you start listening to your inner system, you can slowly let go of old patterns, feel calmer and grounded, and reconnect with the part of you that’s steady, whole, and grounded.

Read our latest blog to learn how IFS can help you begin this process: https://journeyscounselingaz.com/blog/internal-family-systems-ifs-therapy








When we experience trauma or chronic stress, our bodies activate survival responses: fight, flight, or freeze. If that e...
10/16/2025

When we experience trauma or chronic stress, our bodies activate survival responses: fight, flight, or freeze. If that energy isn’t released, it can stay “stuck,” showing up as anxiety, fatigue, or disconnection.

Somatic therapy helps the body complete these stress cycles, creating space for calm, presence, and safety.

If you’re interested in working with a therapist trained in somatic therapy, reach out here: https://journeyscounselingaz.com/contact









Child therapy isn’t just for crises; it can support growth,resilience, and connection at any stage. Through play, drawin...
09/26/2025

Child therapy isn’t just for crises; it can support growth,
resilience, and connection at any stage. Through play, drawing, and storytelling, children learn to express their big feelings, develop healthy coping skills, and enhance their communication and confidence.

Seeking help early can prevent bigger challenges
and show your child it’s always okay to ask for support. If you’re looking for a therapist, we have a new intern therapist, Ginny Bishop, who specializes in working with children. Contact us for more information. https://journeyscounselingaz.com/contact








Child therapy isn’t just for crises; it can support growth,resilience, and connection at any stage. Through play, drawin...
09/25/2025

Child therapy isn’t just for crises; it can support growth,
resilience, and connection at any stage. Through play, drawing, and storytelling, children learn to express their big feelings, develop healthy coping skills, and enhance their communication and confidence.

Seeking help early can prevent bigger challenges and show your child it’s always okay to ask for support. If you’d like to reach out, we have a new intern therapist, Ginny Bishop, who specializes in working with children. https://journeyscounselingaz.com/team/ginny-bishop








Suicidal thoughts often come from intense emotional pain, not a desire to end life. One way to support someone is simply...
09/25/2025

Suicidal thoughts often come from intense emotional pain, not a desire to end life. One way to support someone is simply to be present and listen without judgment. You can also offer gentle encouragement, share helpful resources, or just sit with them, letting them know they are seen, valued, and not alone as they navigate this difficult time.








Coming back from vacation can feel like a jolt. One moment, you’re in rest mode, and the next, you’re facing full calend...
09/03/2025

Coming back from vacation can feel like a jolt. One moment, you’re in rest mode, and the next, you’re facing full calendars and endless to-dos. Instead of rushing, what if you gave yourself permission to ease back in with kindness? Small steps, gentle awareness, and mindful rituals can help you carry vacation calm into everyday life. You don’t have to lose the peace you found; you can bring it home with you. 💛

Read more here 👉
https://journeyscounselingaz.com/blog/mindful-transitions-vacation-to-productivity








Building a secure attachment isn’t just about emotional closeness; instead, it’s about creating a foundation of trust, r...
08/26/2025

Building a secure attachment isn’t just about emotional closeness; instead, it’s about creating a foundation of trust, respect, and healthy boundaries. Daily practices like mindful check-ins, expressing needs clearly, and gratitude journaling help reinforce secure attachment and create healthier patterns in relationships.

Remember, it’s okay to seek support and take time for self-care. By fostering secure attachment, we can build stronger, more resilient connections with ourselves and others.









Healing avoidant attachment is not about losing your independence instead it’s about learning to lean in with awareness ...
08/07/2025

Healing avoidant attachment is not about losing your independence instead it’s about learning to lean in with awareness and intention. Here’s how you can begin:
• Balance independence with connection. Embrace your need for space and your desire for intimacy.

• Practice self-awareness. Notice when emotional closeness triggers a retreat—and learn to pause, breathe, reflect.

• Vulnerability, at your pace. Share your feelings slowly and gently with those you trust.

• Seek consistent support. Safe relationships allow space to explore, express, and heal relational patterns 

Healing doesn’t mean never feeling guarded instead, it’s trusting that you can open, deepen, and belong.

Anxious attachment often forms in childhood when love and attention felt inconsistent—sometimes present, sometimes withd...
07/23/2025

Anxious attachment often forms in childhood when love and attention felt inconsistent—sometimes present, sometimes withdrawn. To stay connected, the nervous system learns to stay on high alert: seeking reassurance, fearing abandonment, and overanalyzing disconnection.

In adulthood, this can look like:
— Fear of being “too much”
— Difficulty trusting stability in relationships
— Anxiety when communication shifts
— A deep need for closeness, paired with fear it won’t last

These patterns aren’t flaws—they’re protective adaptations. And they can be reshaped.

Healing anxious attachment means learning to self-regulate, set boundaries, name your needs, and build trust with safe, responsive people.

Over time, you can move from anxious connection to secure, grounded love—within yourself and with others.

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301 W. Warner Road , Suite 133
Tempe, AZ
85284

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

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As a group practice, Journeys Counseling Center is committed to working together to help you reach your goals. Our therapists treat a wide variety of common presenting issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relational distress. We are invested in people and see individuals, families, children, and couples. Offering many unique perspectives, our team has experience treating clients who have histories of abuse, trauma, and addiction. To learn more, please visit our website: http//www.journeyscounselingaz.com/ We love our team, and we think you will too! Call 480-656-0500, or email contact.journeys@gmail.com, and we can help you figure out which therapist would be a good fit for you. We look forward to hearing from you!