We specialize in trauma informed treatment and treat a variety of conditions which may include; PTSD, C-PTSD, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Betrayal Trauma, Relationship Ruptures/Betrayals and other presenting concerns.

We offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method for couples, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI)

An EMDR certification signifies more robust training/supervision and often more clinical practice using EMDR than a trained clinician.

I am one of very few mental health clinicians in Washington County who are EMDR certified. Most are EMDR trained.

* Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse

* Childhood neglect/poverty

* Living with a family member with mental health or substance use disorders

* Sudden, unexplained separation from a loved one

* Racism, sexism, discrimination, and oppression

* Violence in the community, war, or terrorism

Signs/Symptoms of Trauma:

•nervous system dysregulation

•feeling numb or frozen

•feelings of pressure/urgency

•reliving of unwanted/traumatic memories

•feeling triggered/difficulty understanding why

•trouble eating/sleeping

•thoughts that the world is not safe

•thoughts that no one can be trusted

•feeling disconnected from self

•feeling distant from experiencing feeling

•intrusive/unwanted thoughts

•feeling easily startled, watchful, or on-guard

Here are four types of betrayal trauma:

Parental: when a parent or caretaker, someone you depend on for your needs to be met, abuses you or fails to protect you from harm

Intimate partner: when the person doing the betraying is your intimate partner. This can take place when your partner is having an emotional or physical affair. If one of the partners has an active sexual addiction, there is often betrayal present.

Institutional: when an institution impacts you in a way that is in direct opposition to how they portray themselves or stated in their mottos and goals. This can also occur when the institution protects a perpetrator vs. a victim or “whistleblower.” This may include an educational institution, the military, healthcare systems, etc.

Interpersonal: when a trusted friend, peer, or individual betrays your trust

Desert Sage Counseling accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance and Select Health Insurance as well. Additionally we accept self pay, bishop pay, and or we can provide a super bill for out of network insurances upon request.

Documentation provided on your behalf to request reimbursement from your insurance company for counseling services. I cannot guarantee reimbursement however, you can contact your insurance carrier regarding (OON) benefits.

All our sessions are 50 minutes long and cost 150$ (this includes intakes and subsequent sessions). All same rate per service.

We accept HSA cards, Debit/Credit Cards, Venmo, Bishop Pay & Insurance