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Counseling & Family Support

Building and maintaining relationships with those that matter most is critical

* This listing should not be considered an endorsement or recommendation either by the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix or its Board of Directors. It is merely a collection of individuals/entities/resources that have been deemed helpful or recommended by consumers. Please notify us if any information needs to be updated.

Counselors

A Family Works Counseling
Scott A. Larson, MC/LAMFT

1760 E Boston Street, Suite 102
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Phone: (480) 649-6499
www.afamilyworks.com

Butterfly Wings Counseling, PLLC
Kara Newland, MS, LPC, NCC
Counseling for ages 15+
My specialty is working with adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, and/or who may suffer with anxiety and depression.

2550 W. Union Hills Drive #350
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone: (602) 319-4428
https://butterflywingscounseling.com

Healing Spectrum LLC
14539 W Indian School Rd. # 800
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Phone: (623) 640-3119 
www.healing-spectrum.com

Healing Within Counseling
Amy Bednarski, LPC
Certified EMDR Therapist
Trauma, PTSD and Anxiety Therapy

17100 N. 67th Ave. Suite 400
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: (602) 362-8383
Online therapy available
www.healingwithinaz.com

Just Be Counseling Services
Our goal is to help our client’s achieve their goals by empowering them to find the answers that lie within them. It is magical to witness individuals discover that it is enough to simply JUST BE… you!

​2350 W. Ray Rd. Suite 2
Chandler, Arizona 85224
Phone: (970)-510-6911
www.justbecounselingservices.com

Life Quest Counseling
Our Phoenix-based counseling service is focused on support for families who are raising children with special needs as well as individuals experiencing trauma, grief and loss and depression and anxiety. 

4435 E. Chandler Blvd. Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Phone: (480) 628-5695
www.lifequestaz.com

Ronald Gluff LPC
Certified EMDR Therapist. 
Counseling for children, adults, couples, and families.

3115 South Price Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
Phone: (602) 317-9391
https://ronglufflpc.com

Sinnergy Wellness Group
Chelsey Pruett, MS, LAC
Specialized trauma therapist trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an effective treatment method which focuses on reprogramming the brain to feel and react differently to traumatic memories.

8700 E. Vista Bonita Dr. Suite 236
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (480) 382-6109
https://sinnergywellnessgroup.com/chelsey

Soul Mission
Kandace Ledergerber, LMHC/LPC, EMDR Therapy Trained & Registered Yoga Teacher

4625 S Lakeshore Dr.
Tempe, AZ, 85292
https://soulmission-emdrtherapy.com



Alternative Choices
Drs. Cindy Ariel and Robert Naseef
Alternative Choices is an independent psychology practice with a team of experienced, licensed psychologists and psychotherapists. We offer counseling and psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. Treatment strategies are tailored to address each person’s unique needs. 

We also offer resources for parents, siblings, and caregivers of children and adults with special needs including Autism Diagnostic Evaluations.

319 Vine Street, Suite 110
Philadelphia, PA.
Offers Teletherapy
Phone: (215) 592-1333
http://alternativechoices.com

Sibshops

Sibshops provide young brothers and sisters with peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting. For the adults who run them and for the agencies that sponsor them, Sibshops are evidence of their loving concern for the family member who will have the longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability. However, for the kids who attend them, Sibshops are pedal-to-the-metal events where they will meet other sibs (usually for the first time), have fun, laugh, talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with special needs, play some great games, learn something about the services their brothers and sister receive, and have some more fun.

SibNet

SibNet is the Internet’s first and largest online community for adult brothers and sisters of people with disabilities. SibNet has connected tens of thousands of sisters and brothers from around the globe with their peers, providing members with validation, information, and advice.

Family support

Arizona Autism Coalition
The Arizona Autism Coalition improves the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in Arizona by sharing resources and affecting autism systems reform through state-wide collaboration and advocacy. Hosts an annual Autism Expo and  Resource Fair.
https://www.azautism.org

Arizona Caregiver Coalition
Our sole purpose is to support caregivers and their families. We offer support and help finding access to information, assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful options for you and your loved one.  Offering caregiver respite and trainings!
https://azcaregiver.org

Care 4 the Caregivers
Care 4 the Caregivers aims to reduce caregiver burnout and build the resiliency of caregivers of children with disabilities by providing them with easy to access tools that focus on mindfulness, education, and community.
https://care4thecaregivers.org

Raising Special Kids
Raising Special Kids exists to improve the lives of children with the full range of disabilities, from birth to age 26, by providing support, training, information and individual assistance so families can become effective advocates for their children.
Address: 5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 204
Phoenix, AZ 85034
https://raisingspecialkids.org

Phoenix Office: (602) 242-4366
Tucson Office: (520) 441-4007
Yuma Office: (928) 444-8803