Therapy that goes beyond coping.

TRAUMA THERAPY IN PHOENIX, AZ | IN PERSON & ONLINE

You can be successful, self-aware, and seemingly have it all together, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns you can't quite shake.

At Third Place Therapy, we believe meaningful change happens when you understand not just what you're struggling with, but why.

If you’re looking for a trauma therapist in Phoenix, AZ, you’ve come to the right place.

We're a boutique group therapy practice in Phoenix, Arizona, helping individuals and couples heal from past experiences, strengthen their relationships, and feel more confident and connected in their lives.

Our approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on creating lasting change. Because therapy shouldn't just help you get through life. It should help you feel more like yourself while you're living it.

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You deserve more than just getting by.

Maybe you've spent years trying to quiet your inner critic, manage your anxiety, or stop putting everyone else's needs before your own. You've read the books, listened to the podcasts, and gained plenty of insight into your patterns.

But knowing why you do something doesn't always make it easier to change.

We work with people who are ready to look a little deeper. People navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, childhood trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

Our therapists help you connect the dots between past experiences and present-day struggles so you can begin to respond to life differently, rather than repeating the same patterns.

You don't have to keep working harder at feeling better. There's another way forward.

Our approach to therapy

We believe therapy is about more than learning how to think differently or adding another coping skill to your toolbox.

Often, the patterns that keep us stuck developed for good reasons. They helped us feel safe, connected, or accepted at an earlier point in life. But what once protected us can eventually leave us feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed.

Our approach to trauma-informed therapy focuses on understanding these patterns with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment.

Our therapists draw from evidence-based approaches, including EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-based therapy, and other relational and somatic approaches.

Whether you're working through childhood trauma, navigating difficult relationships, or trying to find yourself again during a major life transition, we tailor the work to your needs and goals.

Because meaningful healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about feeling more at home with who you already are.

Why Third Place?

A different kind of space to feel like yourself.

The name Third Place Therapy reflects something we believe is essential to healing: having a relationship and a space where you can show up differently than you do in the rest of your life.

So much of our time is spent fulfilling roles, meeting expectations, and taking care of responsibilities. At work, at home, and in our relationships, it can be difficult to find room for our own experiences.

We want therapy to be a place where you don't have to perform, have the right answers, or hold everything together.

A place where you can slow down, explore what's beneath the surface, and experience the kind of safety and connection that makes meaningful change possible.

That's what we hope your third place becomes.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THIRD PLACE THERAPY

WHAT IS A “THIRD PLACE”?

In therapy, a “third place” is created between the client and therapist in which the client can see and experience themselves in a new way that is uniquely safe because of its distinction from other places and relationships in life.

COMPASSION

We are complex beings with unique stories and experiences. When we are the recipient of a compassionate presence, we’re able to see ourselves in a new light which paves the way to curiosity and insight.

SAFETY

It’s an honor to be witness to the stories of healing in our clients. This is only made possible when the space is emotionally safe, without judgement or assumption. This includes upholding the confidential nature of our work together.

AUTONOMY

Because we believe our clients are the expert on themselves, we follow our client’s intuition about what they need, and what is working. We pivot approaches where necessary and continuously point clients back to themselves, building their sense of trust in self.

Specialized care.
Genuine connection.

Meet the therapists behind Third Place Therapy.

We believe the relationship you have with your therapist matters just as much as the approach they use.

Our team brings different specialties, personalities, and clinical experiences to the practice, but we share a commitment to thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized care.

From EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety to couples therapy, relationship concerns, grief counseling, and perinatal mental health support, our therapists offer specialized care for the experiences that can leave you feeling stuck or disconnected.

We offer individual and couples therapy in Phoenix, AZ, along with online therapy throughout Arizona. Our team also includes a graduate counseling intern, making more accessible therapy options available.

Whatever brings you here, our hope is that you find someone who feels like the right fit.

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Getting started is often the hardest part, but we make it easy.

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We’ll chat about your goals and answer any questions you have to see if we’re a good fit. Know who you want to work with? Great! Not sure? No problem, we can help you get paired with the right fit.