Grief therapists in Scottsdale, AZ

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, Sprvise, ICST, NBCC

Kathleen Costello is a Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical supervisor in Scottsdale with 17 years in practice. A former classroom teacher, she is also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, a credentialed sandtray therapist and a nationally board-certified counselor. Much of her work supports parents worried about a child who is acting differently, worrying a lot or struggling at school, and she sees toddlers through teens, adults and families. She helps with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD and family stress. Her child-centered, tailored approach uses play and sand tray therapy, EMDR, IFS, CBT, DBT and expressive arts, with Christian counseling available. She sees clients in person in Scottsdale.

Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC

Dr. Morgan Francis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctorate in psychology who founded and runs Scottsdale Premier Counseling. Francis works with teens, adults, couples and families, with particular focus on body image and eating disorders, sexual health, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and grief, as well as relationship strain and life transitions. Sessions draw on CBT, DBT, IFS and mindfulness to understand and change the patterns that keep clients stuck. Alongside standard one-hour sessions, the practice offers extended two- and three-hour appointments for clients who want more time. Dr. Francis sees clients in person at the Scottsdale office, with an emphasis on privacy and a safe, supportive setting.