Psychotherapy & Counseling Services

What is Psychotherapy & Counseling?

Psychotherapy and counseling services are designed to be a collaborative effort between the therapist and client and/or family. Therapists help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional turmoil. We seek to improve communication and coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, increase resiliency, and promote behavior change and optimal mental health. AZA United’s psychotherapy and counseling program combines a number of evidence-based practices, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Relationship-Based Therapies. Our services are offered face-to-face in the office or virtually using telehealth video technology. 

Who Receives Psychotherapy & Counseling?

AZA United offers individual, couples, and family psychotherapy & counseling services for individuals with autism and their family members. Families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a life experience that offers certain challenges that are universal and others that are unique or amplified by the presence of ASD. Therapeutic services such as ABA or speech therapy are commonly recommended because of language and behavioral challenges, but it is important to not overlook the psychological and mental health needs of parents, siblings, and other family members. Additionally, some adolescents and adults with ASD may have social and emotional needs that go beyond what other treatments and services can support. Common issues that therapy may help alleviate include anxiety, depression, trauma and stressor related disorders, and relational problems in the social environment. While our clinicians specialize in treating neurodivergent populations such as those affected by ASD, we also offer services for individuals, couples, and families impacted by other neurodevelopmental, social, emotional, and/or behavioral need.  Thus, a diagnosis of ASD is not required to access our psychotherapy and counseling services.

The AZA Approach

We believe resilience is integral for living a satisfying, full and vital life. In this program, we will work to promote healing and foster resilience by working towards recovering from experienced hardships and thriving even when life is difficult.  For families receiving other services with AZA United, such as ABA Treatment Services or Clinical Family Coaching, we strive to provide an integrated therapy model where the clinicians collaborate within the bounds of patient privacy to ensure that treatments are consistent and that programs support one another. Our mission at AZA United is to help as many families as possible with individualized supports, and we believe that building resilience and supporting the emotional wellbeing of those affected by ASD and other neurodevelopmental, social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders is an important part of that endeavor.

Funding Options

The following options are available to pay for psychotherapy & counseling services:

• Medicaid (AHCCCS & DDD health plans)
• Private insurance (we are in-network with multiple plans)
• Out-of-pocket payment

For more information on how to access funding for services, click here.

Getting Started

To learn more about this program, book an appointment for a free phone consultation with our Family Support Team.