First Step Therapy
Currently providing teletherapy services only
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to visit my website and taking the first step to therapy! I understand the first step to finding a therapist can be challenging and talking about your mental health concerns can feel uncomfortable. I appreciate you putting your trust in me to support your mental health journey. Know that when we work together, you will be provided with respect, a nonjudgmental, safe, and comfortable space consistently. Please take the time to read more about "my approach" and "about me" to get to know me more!
Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, and Toxic Attachment
Anxiety
Anxious thoughts can make us doubt ourselves, activate unrealistic fears, overanalyze situations, and excessively worry so much that we feel powerless, helpless and stuck! Feeling anxious can affect our ability to function, concentrate, feel calm, and live in isolation.
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If you can relate to any these symptoms, know that you are not alone. My goal in treatment working with you is to support you with the proper level of care adjusted to meet your personal needs. As well as finding the tools and proper treatment to overcome these symptoms.
PTSD/Trauma
Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms develop when people experience or witnessed a traumatic event that threatened their life or safety (or of others around them).
Symptoms of PTSD can severely impact day to day life and can result as: flashbacks, vivid nightmares, sleeping difficulties, avoidance of thoughts, feelings associated with the traumatic event among other symptoms.
I have completed the certificate training as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) therapist and will provide you with an evidence-based treatment to support you on your mental health journey. We will be working at the speed that best works for you.
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Depression
Depression may cause people to experience some of the following symptoms: constantly feel sad, tearful, unmotivated, finding it difficult to go to work and connecting with others, practice self criticism, or event just getting out of bed may feel a challenging thing to do.
My goal as your therapist is to discuss with you evidence-based treatments that best fit your needs for treating symptoms of depression.
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Toxic Attachment
Not everyone tends to associate their childhood with happy, playfulness and fun memories. If you were exposed to trauma, neglect, abandonment, or any other emotional pain; this can lead to toxic relationship traits. Could it be possible that there is an "inner child" within you in need of protection and which basic needs were not met? Everyone has a story to tell, but your past story does not have to determine your present and future story.
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If you allow me, we can work together on identifying maladaptive patterns using a psychodynamic approach along with evidence-based treatment options that will allow you to heal and learn to let go of toxic traits!
My Approach
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I approach therapy from a compassionate, respectful and integrative perspective to combine different approaches to accommodate your treatment needs.
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I specialize in the treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and relationship issues. I am committed to meet my clients where they are at in their mental health journey, utilizing various modalities personalized just for you!
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About me
Hi! My name is Laura Carrillo. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from ASU and earned my Master's in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University.
Know that whether you are considering therapy for the first time or have attended therapy in the past, I welcome you as you are. I look forward to working with you in building a nonjudgmental, safe, and respectful space where the only thing you have to focus on is your mental health journey.
Hi, thank you for your interest in working with me! I offer a free15-minute phone consultation to potential clients. This allows you to better understand the treatment options available to you, and ensure that I am a good fit for you.
