Spiritual or Religious Therapists in Arizona

Hi! I’m Emilee Crowder, a relational, trauma-informed therapist providing online therapy for women in Texas, Arizona, Alaska, Utah & Washington. I work especially well with women navigating people-pleasing, anxiety, attachment wounds, relational trauma & religious trauma. You might find yourself overthinking interactions, worrying that someone is upset with you, struggling to know what you actually want, feeling responsible for other people’s emotions, or noticing the same relationship patterns showing up again & again. My approach to therapy is collaborative, curious & very human. Rather than simply trying to get rid of uncomfortable emotions, we’ll get curious about what they’re telling us, explore where your patterns came from & understand what they may have helped you survive, protect or maintain in the past. From there, we can work toward more self-trust, stronger boundaries & relationships where you don’t have to abandon yourself to stay connected. I’m trained in EMDR through an EMDRIA-approved program & may integrate EMDR when it could help us work with experiences, memories, beliefs or emotional responses that continue to feel stuck. I also bring lived experience to my work with religious trauma & faith transitions. I grew up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served a mission, attended BYU & later left the church. I understand how deeply religion can become intertwined with identity, relationships, belonging & self-trust. You don’t need to show up to therapy knowing exactly what to talk about or how to “do therapy” correctly. We’ll figure it out together.

I'm a mix of all sorts of cultural influences - hence my fascination with languages and helping my clients adapt to change. My mother tongue is English, but I also grew up speaking Spanish, with my years in Buenos Aires leaving me with an unmistakably Argentinian accent (which other Spanish- speakers tend to sometimes 'lovingly mock'). My European side is thanks to over 30 years spent living and working in France, where I picked up not only an incurable love for lavender crème brûlée and other deliciously fattening foods, but the ability to provide therapy in fluent French. All in all, this means that immigrants, foreigners, expats; you're my people!

Are you feeling overwhelmed and emotional on the inside? You work hard to create the life you want, but you feel like it might fall apart at any moment. Do others view you as the strong friend or family member who saves the day, but there is rarely anyone who consistently shows up for you? You wonder if you’re a people pleaser, too hard on yourself, and why others don’t respect your boundaries. Is there past trauma that could be affecting your current relationships that you need to process? Unmanaged anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma can leave you feeling dissatisfied with life. As a Caribbean American, I help men and women heal from trauma and toxic relationships by providing a safe, judgment free zone where you can learn new coping strategies to live your best life. I utilize cognitive-behavioral interventions and a psychodynamic and systems-based perspective that focuses on providing you with the tools to do the work to heal yourself. Are you ready to do the work? I am currently accepting new clients for 2024. Let us collaborate to improve your emotional intelligence, build your confidence, and maintain healthy relationships with others so you can experience as much joy and peace as possible. Licensed in USVI, AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NE, NJ, NV, NH, OK, TX, UT, and other PsyPact states.

Are you a busy woman who feels like she’s lost herself in all the other demands of life? Maybe you’re so consumed with caring for others that you feel the need to apologize for taking time for yourself. Perhaps you’ve been so heads down in your career that when you look up, you don’t recognize the life around you. You have achieved so much, yet find it difficult to trust yourself (not to mention others) and feel anxious at every turn. You’ve tried on your own to manage these things, but you’re realizing that in order to achieve the level of clarity and confidence you truly want, you might need some more support. I specialize in empowering ambitious women to recognize their unique power & personal strengths. Our work together is action-oriented, because therapy is an investment you deserve to see a return on. I will offer skills & tools in each session, holding you accountable to continue making forward progress toward positive change and the goals we set together. It’s possible to balance all of life’s obligations while still taking the time to prioritize yourself. Together, we’ll work on fostering self-love, personal wellness, and boundary setting. Because when you care for yourself, everything—your relationships, your career, your life—can change. Visit my website to schedule a free consultation today.

I am an intern counselor working towards my Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health Science from Grand Canyon University and have previously worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). As an RBT, I learned how to create therapeutic relationships, abide by ethical standards, and utilize constructive feedback. I have also co-led young adult Bible studies/small groups and in my freetime I enjoy volunteering, working out, and spending time with family and friends. I grew a passion to counsel others through my own experience with mental health and realizing that we can find freedom through our pain. I value the importance of a healthy spirit, mind, and body and providing a non-judgmental space to help foster your authenticity and growth. I’d, therefore, love to walk alongside you and help you take your first steps toward healing.