Joshua Tree Counseling in Tucson is a collective of Christian counselors. Some counselors hold licenses to provide psychotherapy. Others serve as certified pastoral counselors. In addition, some counselors are in training. You may want traditional mental health counseling. Alternatively, you may want faith integrated into counseling. Either way, we can help you find the right fit. We will match you with a counselor for your goals, preferences, and needs. Learn what all the letters behind a counselor’s name mean.
To begin, browse the counselor bios below. Then, you will see if you identify with a counselor.
If you have chosen a counselor and they are accepting new clients, you can request an appointment online.
If you have chosen a counselor who has a waitlist, use the form on the waitlist page to join.
If you aren’t sure who would be a good fit, use the form at the bottom of this page submit an inquiry.
Couples, Adults, Teens
Steady, insight-driven therapy for relational conflict, stress, and performance anxiety. If your relationship feels stuck, if you’re battling pornography or sexual addiction in secret, or if anxiety and discouragement have you questioning your worth, Elliott may be the right counselor for you. He is a thoughtful, inspiring, client-led therapist who focuses on helping adults, teens, and couples heal relational patterns, restore hope, and build a stronger sense of identity.
You’ll find his approach to be warm, reflective, and encouraging—yet clear and direct when it matters most. Elliott primarily uses Emotion-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method for couples and integrates attachment theory, performance psychology, and faith-based principles when requested, to help clients grow in self-awareness, connection, and purpose. As a Christian counselor, Elliott is skilled in the ability to weave Biblical principles and faith practices like prayer and Scripture naturally into counseling when this is requested by clients.
Please note: For minors, the first session is parent-only.
Fees: $100/hr Individuals | $125/hr Couples
Client Populations: Adults, Couples, Teens
Office Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Only Available to Established Clients
Note: Under Clinical Supervision of Lauren Marks, LPC
Adults
Warm, gentle and deeply compassionate approach to healing complex trauma, shame, & emotional pain. You’ll find her approach to be relational and validating, and also curious and deeply attuned. She has a gift for slowly drawing your into a deeper understanding of yourself and your story without judgement. Shari is a gifted and skilled trauma therapist who helps you do the deep, hard work in ways that feel manageable and just the right pace. She helps you explore your own thoughts and emotions without shame or judgement. With Shari, you can just "be," and experience what trust and safety feel like. Shari is a Christian trauma therapist who specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, dissociation, attachment wounds, sexual abuse, workplace bullying, and depression for adults. Shari honors all faith backgrounds and beliefs and enjoys offering Christian-based trauma therapy when requested.
Fee: $145/hr
Client Populations: Adults
In Person Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Only available to established clients physically located in Arizona. Please note: the first session must be in person.
Other: Qualified Clinical Supervisor
Adults 18+
Grounded, deeply human care rooted in neuroscience, helping clients heal from trauma and move toward a more integrated and meaningful life. Nathanael or "Nando" creates a calm, steady space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what they’ve been carrying. His approach is relational, nonjudgmental, and attuned, allowing clients to feel genuinely seen and heard without pressure or pathologizing. His work focuses on how trauma shapes not just symptoms, but identity, relationships, and direction in life.
Rather than stopping at symptom relief, Nando also helps clients reconnect with purpose, values, and a sense of forward movement once stability is established. When helpful, he integrates career and life-direction conversations into the therapeutic process, especially for adults navigating transitions. This can include clarifying identity, recognizing strengths, and making decisions that align with who they are becoming. Clients often appreciate his grounded presence, thoughtful pacing, and ability to hold both depth and direction, creating space for honest exploration while supporting meaningful change. Nando is a U.S. Military veteran and brings a nuanced understanding of the experiences of active duty service members, veterans, and the families who support them.
Fee: $120/hr
Client Populations: Adults
Office Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd #155, Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Not Available to New Clients
Clinical Supervisors: Rachel Neville, LPC and Shari Kirschner, LCSW and Lauren Marks, LAC
Therapy Dog
Henry is a therapy dog at Joshua Tree. He is Rachel's "soul dog" and walking buddy. You can't help but love this gentle giant and what you might call "an old soul." Henry loves long walks, stealing stuffies to snuggle, sitting on chairs, traveling with his head out the window, and curling up in cozy spaces. He is at the office most days so you may be greeted by Henry when you arrive or see him wandering in and out of offices. He may approach you in the waiting area and sniff you but won't lick, jump, or slobber; he moves slow and can often be spotted lazily laying in the hallway. He loves treats (we have jars of treats located around the office), and he loves belly and ear scratches. He has experience will adults, teens, babies, toddlers, and children - he is incredibly tolerant, intuitive, and submissive. He sits, lays down, and shakes (both paws) on command. See disclaimer below.
Location: Often hanging around at Joshua Tree and in sessions with Rachel Lohrman
Client Focus: Everyone and Anyone
Specialty Areas: Regulation, Grounding, Comfort, Curiosity
Disclaimer: While Rachel and Henry have participated in training with a professional dog trainer, it is important to remember that Henry is an animal, and animals can be unpredictable. Henry is a “gentle giant” who is generally slow moving and non-invasive. However, he likes to greet clients in the waiting room and may approach or sniff you. While Henry is screened by a veterinarian on a regular basis and is current on his Rabies vaccination, animals do sometimes carry disease however we believe your risk is low due to the minimal contact you will have with Henry. While we have listed some common risks to having a therapy dog on premises, we cannot foresee all potential risks. You will be asked to review and sign a release of risk and acknowledgement that Henry is on premises in the Informed Consent document.
Adults 40+
If you are over 40 and looking for a direct, skilled, no-fluff approach to trauma therapy, Rachel may be the right fit. You probably are not new to therapy. You have told your story. You have tried to make sense of it. You have learned how to cope the best way you know how. And you are still stuck. You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply not okay. You may also be hesitant to try therapy again because it has failed you in the past. The last thing you want is to spend years unpacking, discovering, or reliving the worst things that have happened to you. This may feel especially true if you have never been in therapy before and are unsure what to expect.
Rachel specializes in working with adults who carry complex trauma, dissociation, and suicidal thoughts, especially when what they are experiencing feels hard to explain or impossible to resolve. Her work is not focused on simply managing symptoms or helping clients remain functional enough. It is designed to reach the level where trauma is actually held: in the nervous system and body, beyond the reach of the thinking brain alone. This includes attachment wounds, shock, and the kind of deep aloneness that does not shift through insight or willpower.
Her style is relational and direct, never passive. She pays close attention, tracks what is happening in real time, and is willing to say what needs to be said to move the work forward. This is deep work, and it is not for everyone. But for clients who are tired of circling the same patterns and are ready to go underneath them, Rachel’s approach may resonate. For clients who want their Christian faith integrated into therapy, Rachel does so with integrity, gentleness, and without religious pressure or awkwardness. She particularly enjoys working with law enforcement, military members, and veterans—people who often carry experiences that do not translate easily outside those worlds.
Rachel’s therapy dog, Henry, a gentle giant, is also present in sessions. Clients often joke that they come to see Henry and Rachel is the bonus therapist.
Fee: $150/hr
Client Populations: Adults 40+
In Person Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Not Available
Note: Approved Clinical Supervisor, Founder of Joshua Tree Counseling; former last name "Lohrman"
Couples, Adults, Teens
Lauren offers an unflinching, grounded presence for couples, adults, and teens navigating trauma, anxiety, relational conflict, and major life transitions. For those who aren’t sure a therapist can truly accept them in a deeply nonjudgmental and validating way—no matter the struggle—Lauren creates a space where clients can show up fully and honestly. Her approach is relational, authentic, and humble, paired with a confident and direct style that helps clients move toward meaningful change. Lauren is especially energized by helping clients build strong, sustainable patterns of communication and guiding them through conflict resolution in a way that leads to clarity and connection. Lauren works across a wide spectrum of mental health and relationship concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and dissociative disorders. She adapts her work to meet the specific needs of each client, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Lauren has a particular interest in supporting couples and families navigating complex dynamics such as divorce, co-parenting, and blended family systems. She works with clients from all backgrounds, faith traditions, and belief systems, and offers Christian-based counseling when requested.
Fee: $125/hr Individuals; $140 Couples
Client Populations: Adults, Couples, Teens
In Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd #155 Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Available to Clients Physically Located in Arizona
Adults 22+
If you’re carrying deep sorrow, struggling with a history of trauma, or quietly managing anxiety that just won’t go away, Becca may be the right therapist for you. She brings a calm, compassionate presence that helps clients feel safe even in vulnerable conversations. Becca works primarily with adults navigating complex trauma, dissociation, grief, and overwhelming life experiences—especially those who have spent years feeling misunderstood and are now learning to tend to their own healing.
Becca brings the maturity and wisdom of lived experience, and clients often say she “gets it” in a way that feels comforting and deeply attuned. Gentle and encouraging, she centers her work on trust and creates space for you to be fully seen. When requested, Becca integrates Christian faith and psychotherapy in a skilled, comfortable, and nonjudgmental way.
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Fee: $100/hr
Client Populations: Adults 22+
Office Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd #155 Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Not Available
Note: Under Clinical Supervision of Natalie Bowman, LPC
Adults, Teens
Warm, compassionate care for perfectionism, anxiety, quirkiness, and feeling like you don’t fit in. If you're an adult with perfectionistic tendencies or a harsh inner critic; the parent of a teen who is stressed, struggling to fit in, or being bullied; or the parent of a middle school kid who is hyperactive or quirky, Kristen may be the therapist for you. She works with adults, teens and older children to explore thoughts and emotions; and to build coping, communication and relational skills. She meets clients where they are and helps them feel validated and understood, and to get unstuck. Kristen is versatile and adapts her approach to each client's needs.
Please note: For minors, the first session is parent-only.
Fee: $100/hr
Client Populations: Adults, Teens
Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd #155 Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Not Available to New Clients
Clinical Supervisor: Natalie Bowman, LPC
Other: Formerly Kristen Kaveloh
Couples, Adults
Warm, emotion-focused and practical support for marriage, relationships, boundaries, grief and trauma. If you are looking for a seasoned marriage therapist who can help you get unstuck from negative communication patterns and reach a place of relational healing and connection, Stacy may be the right therapist for you. You’ll find her approach to be relational, compassionate, emotion-focused, honest and humble. Stacy specializes in emotion-focused marriage counseling and is energized by seeing couples make progress by tackling the tough issues and turning towards each other instead of away. She is non-biased in her work with couples and keeps the focus on the process and less on the content to move couples from ideas of fairness and being right towards the emotional attunement of the other. With individuals, Stacy helps to manage anxiety, develop healthy boundaries, explore life transitions and grief, resolve trauma, and heal from relational wounds. She helps adults connect to their emotional world in ways that feel safe and manageable. Stacy is comfortable integrating faith, and Biblical principles for clients who request this.
Fee: $100/hr
Client Populations: Couples, Adults
In Person Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Available to Clients Physically Located in Arizona
Clinical Supervisor: Rachel Nevillwe, LPC
Teens, Adults
If you are seeking support for yourself or your teen through emotional challenges, school or relationship stress, family changes, grief, divorce, or a season of discovering who you are and where you're headed, Deirdre, or "Didi" may be the right therapist for you. You'll find her approach to be warm and cheerful, encouraging and nonjudgmental, creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued. Didi helps clients develop self-regulation and self-soothing skills while learning to better understand their emotions, relationships, and evolving sense of self. She counsels from an attachment-based, trauma-informed perspective and believes healing happens through safety, connection, and authentic relationships.
Didi works with attachment-related concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, and adults navigating divorce, grief, midlife identity questions and crises, and major life transitions. She has a particular passion for helping adults discover who they are beyond the roles they have carried for years and develop greater confidence, resilience, and self-understanding. With more than 20 years of experience as a school counselor, Didi brings a deep understanding of the life complexities that teens and families are navigating. She helps teens build emotional regulation skills, heal from painful experiences, and experience deeper connection with themselves and others. For clients who desire it, she thoughtfully integrates Christian faith, helping them address false beliefs, find hope, and move toward greater freedom and healing.
Fee: $110/hr
Client Populations: Teens, Adults
Office Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd #155 Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Available to Clients Physically Located in Arizona
Note: Under Clinical Supervision
Women 20-45
Warm, direct trauma therapy for women who are ready to face what they have carried—and no longer want to carry it alone. Natalie works with women navigating trauma, complex PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, childhood or sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and relational betrayal. Many of her clients appear capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, guarded, ashamed, or disconnected inside. Some are new to therapy; others have tried therapy before but never found the right fit or reached the roots of what kept them stuck. Natalie is relational, insightful, and deeply attuned, with a bold honesty and well-timed humor that help clients feel safe enough to be real. She uses EMDR, DBR, parts work, and body-based approaches to support deeper processing, greater self-compassion, and lasting change. Christian counseling is available when requested, while clients of any or no faith are welcomed with respect.
Fee: $130/hr
Client Populations: Women 20-45
In Person Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Not Available
Other: Approved Clinical Supervisor
Adults
Bold, practical hope for adults affected by addiction, relational abuse, anxiety, depression, OCD, and grief. Dana brings a wise, direct, and collaborative approach to therapy, balanced with humor, compassion, and encouragement. She specializes in chemical and behavioral addictions and also works closely with family members who have become consumed by trying to manage, rescue, or change someone they love. Dana has a particular interest in helping women heal from abusive or controlling relationships, strengthen boundaries, and develop a clearer sense of themselves. Dana also supports clients through profound grief and loss. She does not rush pain, minimize it, or search for the perfect thing to say. Instead, she offers a steady presence while helping clients identify what they need, recognize the choices available to them, and begin moving forward at a pace that feels honest and sustainable.
Dana describes her role as riding in the sidecar attached to the client’s motorcycle. She offers perspective, practical tools, coaching, and encouragement while the client remains in the driver’s seat. Over time, the goal is for the client to pull the pin on the sidecar and continue forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional independence. As a former competitive athlete, Dana understands the discipline, patience, and persistence meaningful change requires. She helps clients take small, practical steps toward the life they want while reminding them that they do not have to be perfect to become healthier or happier. Dana offers Christian counseling, including the integration of Scripture and prayer, when requested.
Fee: $125/hr
Client Populations: Adults
In Person Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Available for Clients Physically Located in Arizona
Other: Ordained Chaplain, Approved Clinical Supervisor
Women, Teen Girls 16+
Grounded presence, deep listening, and encouragement for women who are depressed or overwhelmed or highly sensitive. If you are a woman who is experiencing depression; anxiety; stress or burnout; relationship disappointment; dysthymia; chronic illness; or you are a highly-sensitive person, Emily may be the right Christian counselor for you. She helps women like you discover the courage to grow and flourish—right in the middle of life’s challenges, not just after they’re resolved.
Emily has a heart for Christian women who want to integrate their faith into the healing process. She understands the unique pressures many women face in faith communities—expectations to stay strong, keep serving, and hide their struggles behind a polite smile. She gently helps you rediscover that your worth is not measured by your productivity or your mood. You’ll find her counseling approach to be calm and reflective, grounded and encouraging.
Fee: $120/hr
Client Populations: Women, Teen Girls 16+
Office Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd # 155, Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Available to Clients Physically Located in Arizona and Texas
Adults, Teens, Couples
Natalie offers a gentle, unhurried space for anyone who needs room to be heard, understood, and supported—because therapy isn't only for those carrying deep trauma. She provides warm, relational counseling for teen girls, young women, adult women, individuals, couples, and premarital couples navigating anxiety, relationship concerns, communication struggles, parenting stress, boundaries, burnout, or major life decisions. Her calm, nonjudgmental presence helps clients slow down, speak honestly, and make sense of their experiences, relationships, expectations, and beliefs without feeling judged, rushed, or pressured to perform.
Natalie believes meaningful therapy begins with a relationship built on trust—one in which honesty can be shared, received, and appreciated. She values honest feedback while recognizing that knowing when and how to offer it matters just as much. Clients are likely to appreciate her warmth, patience, discernment, careful listening, and ability to balance acceptance with gentle challenge. Faith is central to who Natalie is and naturally shapes how she understands people, relationships, identity, and healing. For clients seeking Christian counseling, she thoughtfully incorporates Scripture, prayer, biblical reflection, and spiritual growth according to their needs and goals.
Fee: $50/hr
Client Populations: Adults, Teens, Couples
Office Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd #155, Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Not Available
Note: Natalie is an intern therapist completing her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Clinical Supervisor: Rachel Neville, LPC
Practice Manager
Kelly is the practice manager at Joshua Tree Counseling and provides genuine, relational client and counselor care. Kelly helps new clients get established and acclimated to Joshua Tree and assists all clients with scheduling and billing. You will find Kelly in the office just inside the front door. She loves meeting and chatting with clients and contributes to the personalized experience they have at Joshua Tree. She comes to Joshua Tree from 20+ years in the corporate world of retail leadership. Kelly is Rachel's oldest sister and the "office mom" of the practice. Joshua Tree was named after her late husband. She adds a unique and special touch to Joshua Tree, making clients feel welcome and at home and the team to feel supported and loved.
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Teens, Adults, Couples
Calm, thoughtful counseling for teens, adults, couples, and individuals feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next. Ryan creates a steady, nonjudgmental space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of the experiences, beliefs, and patterns that have shaped them. His approach is relational, reflective, and gently challenging, helping clients move beyond immediate symptoms to explore deeper questions of identity, purpose, relationships, and direction.
Ryan works especially well with clients who feel stuck, discouraged, uncertain about the future, or disconnected from the person they once were. He helps clients develop practical coping strategies while also gaining the insight and self-awareness needed for lasting change. Clients often appreciate his calm presence, careful listening, meaningful questions, and ability to balance compassion with honest reflection. As an 18-year U.S. military veteran, Ryan brings a personal understanding of military culture, high-pressure environments, transition, responsibility, and the challenges veterans and their families may carry. He also offers Christian counseling when requested, thoughtfully integrating faith, Scripture, prayer, meaning, and spiritual growth according to each client’s goals and preferences.
Fee: $100/hr
Client Populations: Teens, Adults, Couples
Office Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Available
Clinical Supervisors: Josette Kehl, LCSW and Lauren Marks, LAC
Adults, Teen Girls
Calm, attachment-focused care for attachment issues, trauma, anxiety, and relationship improvement. Josette is experienced with a wide range of clients, including children, adults, and teen girls. She will help you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. You’ll find her approach to be relational, encouraging and direct. Josette uses her knowledge or how bodies and brains work together to help clients build self-regulation/self-soothing skills, and manage mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression. Josette skillfully weaves a Christian worldview and Biblical principles into counseling when specifically requested by clients.
Please note: For minors, the first session is parent-only.
Fee: $130/hr
Client Populations: Adults, Teens
Office Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Available to Clients Physically Located in Arizona
Note: Qualified Clinical Supervisor
Women, Teens 15+
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationships, struggling to set boundaries, or unsure of your direction and purpose, Mary may be the right therapist for you. Mary offers compassionate, grounded care for women and teens girls who want to grow in confidence, build healthier relationships, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose. She walks alongside clients as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, boundaries, and the impact of past experiences—helping them better understand themselves and take meaningful steps toward change. Her style is gentle, relational, and practical. Mary creates a space where clients feel safe, seen, and accepted, while also being supported to grow. She blends thoughtful insight with actionable tools, helping clients develop confidence, strengthen communication, and make choices that reflect their values and self-worth. When desired, Mary also integrates Christian counseling—incorporating faith in a way that feels natural, respectful, and aligned with each client’s beliefs.
Fee: $115/hr
Client Populations: Women, Teen Girls 15+
In Person Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Not available unless therapeutic relationship is established
Adults
If you are looking for a Christ-centered counselor who can help you understand how painful experiences shaped the ways you learned to survive, Tammy may be the right pastoral counselor for you. She works with adults carrying trauma, grief, attachment wounds, relational pain, church hurt, shame, or spiritual disconnection. Rather than asking, “What is wrong with you?” Tammy helps clients explore what happened, how their stories shaped them, and how Christ may bring healing and restoration.
Tammy Furrier is an ordained chaplain and board-certified pastoral counselor. Her calm, relational approach integrates biblical theology, story-informed trauma care, attachment principles, nervous-system awareness, inner healing prayer, and spiritual formation. She especially enjoys working with trauma survivors, ministry leaders, missionaries, counselors, helping professionals, and adults who want deeper integration between their faith, relationships, identity, and calling.
Fee: $120/hr
Client Populations: Adults
Office Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Available to Clients Nationwide
Note: Tammy provides pastoral counseling and spiritual care; she is not a licensed mental health professional and does not provide psychotherapy or diagnose or treat mental health conditions. She does not provide superbills.
Important Note: Counselors at Joshua Tree work as independent contractors, not employees. Therefore, each counselor owns and operates their own counseling practice. Joshua Tree contracts with them to provide services. Because of this structure, each counselor sets their own fees and policies. Each counselor also determines the ages and populations they serve. In conjunction, Joshua Tree does not direct how counselors provide counseling. However, counselors choose to join our collective for comradery and support. They also value the community found in a group practice.