Real support. Real clinicians. Real change.
Phoenix, AZ- In-Person & Online
Insurance & Private Pay Options
⏱️ New Clients Seen Within 48 Hrs
🔐 HIPPA-Compliant & Confidential
You wake up and your brain is already running the highlight reel of everything that could go wrong today.
You’ve Googled your symptoms seventeen times. You know why you do the things you do — you just can’t seem to stop doing them.
You’re the one everyone else leans on, and you’re quietly running on empty.
Or maybe you’re not in crisis. Maybe you just know there’s a version of you that isn’t this tired,this stuck, this unsure — and you’d like to meet them.
We built Southwest Mind Institute because “fine” isn’t good enough, and neither is a 6-week waitlist followed by a therapist who’s only half-listening.
Our clinicians are specialists — not generalists who dabble. Every person who walks through our door (or logs on) gets matched with someone who actually knows their stuff.
We also believe getting help shouldn’t require a week of phone tag. New clients are typically seen within 48 hours. Because when you finally decide you’re ready, you should be able to go.
🧠 Specialized Care Our clinicians bring deep expertise in their areas — OCD, trauma, neurodivergency, couples work, and more. No one here is treating everything.
⚡ Fast Access Ready when you are. New client appointments available within 48 hours, and our Clarity on Call puts a clinician on the phone when you need one now.
🏠 A Space That Feels Like Home Our office was designed to feel like the opposite of a waiting room. Come early. Have a coffee. Breathe. You’re safe here.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker, OCD specialist, and the founder of Southwest Mind Institute. I grew up in Queens, New York — which means I’m direct, I have a sense of humor about it, and I will absolutely call you out when you’re selling yourself short. Gently. Mostly.
Before I became a therapist I ran an aerial arts training facility, managed a performance company, toured the country swinging from ceilings, lived in London and Sydney, and answered a call to ministry. Life took me to Phoenix chasing love — that part didn’t work out, but the family I built here did.
I went into social work because I believe people deserve someone in their corner who actually knows what they’re doing. At SWMI, that’s what we’re here to be.
Three Steps to Feeling Like Yourself Again
Schedule a 15-minute call directly from our website. No phone tag, no forms to fill out before you've talked to anyone.
We'll make sure you're paired with the right clinician for what you're working through. If your needs change, you can move within the practice seamlessly.
In-person in Phoenix or online across Arizona. Your first appointment is typically available within 48 hours of your consult.
We accept selected insurance plans including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
Private pay and out-of-network options are also available. We
This is a place to showcase the logos of some of your clients
Receive our latest blog posts directly in your inbox!