Thanks for stopping by and welcome to Joshua Tree Counseling in Tucson. Is that a hint of fall in the air? Hopefully we have seen the last of the 100 degree days and cooler weather is on the horizon. We are here for you as you navigate the next season, whether it’s back to school, an unexpected life transition, or whether you’re feeling ready to start trauma therapy, overcome addiction, manage your mental health, or start marriage counseling. You can also view our updated therapist profiles help you choose the right therapist for you, your child, teen, or your relationship. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and want to jump right to the next steps to get started, visit our How to Get Started with Counseling at Joshua Tree page.
Step 1: Review Therapist Profiles and Choose Your Therapist
We believe the best matches are made when the client chooses their therapist. All our therapists work with individuals but may specify a age population. Each therapist has unique credentials and specializations. We offer a comprehensive therapist profile to help you choose. Most therapists also have their own website for more in depth therapist review.
Step 2: Request Appointment Online
Select a day and time with the therapist of your choosing for an initial session. You will be asked to enter basic demographic information and add a credit card to hold the appointment. If the therapist you want to see is on waitlist status, complete the waitlist request form to be notified when the have availability.
Step 3: Complete Paperwork
Once you appointment is accepted, you will receive a link to log into your secure client portal. You will need to review and e-sign the consent documents, add your complete demographic information, and fill out any intake questionnaires your therapist has sent you. You can always navigate back to your portal here.
Step 4: Attend the Initial Appointment at the Designated Location
Be sure to verify the office location of your therapist since we have two offices (La Cholla and Oracle). Practice locations are listed in the therapist profiles, in the initial paperwork, and in the text/email reminders.
Step 1: Review Therapist Profiles and Choose Your Therapist
We believe the best matches are made when the couple chooses their therapist. Only a few of our therapists work with couples (Chet, Stacy, Josette, Lauren, Elliott, and Marybeth). Please review each couples therapist profile to help you choose the right therapist.
Step 2: Request Appointment Online
Select a day and time with the therapist of your choosing for an initial session, add your demographic information and a credit card to hold the appointment. To streamline the process, please ensure you enter your partner’s email address because paperwork must be sent to both you and your partner. We won’t accept your appointment until we have both email addresses.
Step 3: Complete Paperwork
Once you appointment is accepted, you and your partner will receive a link to log into your secure client portal. You and your partner will both need to review and e-sign the consent documents, add each of your complete demographic information, and fill out any intake questionnaires your therapist has sent you. If one of you does not complete paperwork within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment, it will be cancelled. You can always navigate back to your portal here.
Step 4: Attend the Initial Appointment at the Designated Location
Be sure to verify the office location of your therapist since we have two offices (La Cholla and Oracle). Practice locations are listed in the therapist profiles, in the initial paperwork, and in the text/email reminders.
Step 1: Review Therapist Profiles and Choose Your Therapist
We believe the best matches are made when parents and/or child/teen chooses their therapist. Only a few of our therapists work with children (Vanessa, Kristen, Josette) and several of our therapists work with teens (Mary, Lauren, Kristen, Elliott, and Nando). Please review each child/teen therapist profile to choose the right therapist for the age and presenting issues of your child/teen.
Step 2: Request Appointment Online
Select a day and time with the therapist of your choosing for an initial session, add demographic information and a credit card to hold the appointment. To streamline the process, if parents are separated or divorced we require both parents to sign consent for treatment. We will need the email of the non-requesting parent unless parents are married and living jointly. We won’t accept your appointment until we have both email addresses.
Step 3: Complete Paperwork
Once you appointment is accepted, you and your partner will receive a link to log into your secure client portal. You will review and e-sign the consent documents, add your and your child’s complete demographic information, and fill out any intake questionnaires sent you. You can always navigate back to your portal here.
Step 4: Attend the Initial Appointment at the Designated Location
Please be aware that the first session may be PARENT-ONLY. This is indicated on the therapist profiles and in the initial paperwork. Be sure to verify the office location of your selected therapist since we have two offices (La Cholla and Oracle). Practice locations are listed in the therapist profiles, in the initial paperwork, and in the text/email reminders.
If you are hoping to arrange counseling for someone else, please read below:
Joshua Tree Counseling is a counseling collective with two locations in northwest Tucson offering Christian counseling, traditional mental health counseling, traditional couples counseling, Christian marriage counseling, counseling for children and teens, traditional trauma therapy, and Christian trauma therapy. Our counselors are experienced, highly skilled, deeply compassionate, nonjudgmental and seriously committed to your healing and mental and emotional well-being. We are bonded together by our desire to help others heal and by our Christian faith.
Our collective of licensed counselors offers traditional counseling and Christian counseling (based of your stated preference). A licensed counselor can evaluate, diagnose and treat mental health conditions and disorders. If faith isn’t important to you or you’ve been wounded by the church or a religious family/upbringing, we want you to know that you’ll receive professional counseling without judgment, bias, or any religious weirdness. If you are seeking traditional, non-faith based counseling, you will receive counseling with ethical integrity.
Our pastoral counselors provide 100% faith-based counseling by an ordained, masters level counselor who approach human suffering through the intentional integration of Scripture, Biblical truths, and supportive counseling models and theories. Pastoral counselors do not evaluate, treat or diagnose mental health conditions. Meet Marybeth and Tammy.
>> Learn more about the differences between traditional counseling (licensed) and pastoral counseling
Overcome anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive cycles, mood dysregulation, anger, panic, negative thinking, disordered eating, low self-esteem, sleep disturbances, suicidal ideation, codependency, addiction, and trauma. Our licensed counselors are skilled to evaluate, diagnose and treat mental health conditions and disorders. Traditional and faith-based options.
Experience counseling from a Biblical, Christ-centered approach. Tackle mental health symptoms, addiction, relationship issues, or trauma with a Christian counselor who is skilled in the ethical integration of faith and counseling. Pastoral counseling is 100% faith-based. Professional counseling is faith-based only when requested. Learn about the differences.
Trauma is the emotional result when something awful, shocking or horrifying happens – childhood abuse, neglect and abandonment; sexual assault, war, and life threatening situations; relational abuse; religious abuse. Trauma impacts the body, mind, and spirit. Trauma therapy should heal the mind, body, and spirit. Christian trauma therapy is available. Read about trauma therapy.
Teens can struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, thoughts of suicide. They may be navigating issues like peer pressure and bullying, loneliness and social media influence. Teen counseling helps teens learn to cope with pressure, increase emotional capacity, develop healthy boundaries, find hope, clarify personal values, and process their thoughts and feelings. Parent Coaching included!
Grief is both universal and deeply personal. If you’ve experienced a loss of any kind (death, job, friendship, envisioned future, pet, miscarriage, divorce, abortion), a grief counselor can help you move through grief instead of getting stuck in the pain. Grief counselors have the capacity to hold the space when others have grown weary. Christian grief counseling is available.
You realize you have a problem but you don’t know how to break free and live a sober life. Addiction counseling can help you identify the problem behind the problem, to change your thinking patterns, manage painful feelings that emerge when you deny your urge, and cope with triggers. Christian addiction counseling available. Learn more about Tucson addiction counseling.
Marriage counseling helps couples with everything from improving communication and increasing connection to healing wounds from infidelity, addiction, etc. Working with a skilled couples counselor can improve emotional intimacy, rescue your marriage from despair, repair or improve trust and intimacy, and help you navigate tough seasons. Christian marriage counseling available.
Telehealth counseling is a helpful option for clients outside the area of our physical locations. Couples often find telehealth a great option when coordinating schedules is a challenge. When the counseling compact goes into effect (sometime this year), telehealth services may be available to clients not physically located in Arizona. Learn more here.
Joshua Tree Counseling believes in the power of canine-assisted therapy. We have two dogs on premises – one at each location; Henry (Rachel’s dog) is at the La Cholla location and you can learn more about him here. Henry is a gentle giant who likes to lazily lay around in the hallway and enjoys greeting clients in the waiting area. He is tolerant, intuitive, and submissive; he doesn’t slobber, he moves slow, and he has experience with babies and small children (and pestering puppies). He loves treats and we have several jars of them around the office that you are free to give him. Henry joins Rachel in sessions, often curling up with you on the couch if you want him to. Koda (Lauren’s dog) is at the Oracle location and you can learn more about him here.
If you have an aversion or allergy to dogs, please contact the practice manager Kelly at (520) 308-4999 by call or text prior to your first session so arrangements can be made for you to have no contact with Henry or to have a meet-and-greet prior to increase your comfort level.
The Joshua Tree Counseling building is cozy, with living room-like furniture and low lighting. When you arrive we hope you’ll make a coffee or tea and grab a snack before sitting in our comfortable waiting area. Soft piano music plays and gentle essential oils scent the air. Each office is uniquely decorated so you’re more likely to feel like you’re sitting in a living room than an office.
We want you to think of Joshua Tree as a home-base for your mental and emotional health needs. We’ve created a private, home-like setting where you can come and work with a professional or pastoral counselor towards your goals for mental wellness and healing. If in-person counseling isn’t for you, several of our therapist offer telehealth counseling.