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.
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.
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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
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.
Couples, Adults, Teens 13+
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.
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Fee: $100/hr Individuals $125/hr Couples
Office Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85704
Client Populations: Adults 18+, Couples, Teens 13+
Telehealth: Only Available to Established Clients
Note: Under Clinical Supervision of Rachel Neville, LPC and Dana Denney, LPC
Adults
Compassionate, culturally-attuned therapy for anxiety, identity struggles, and emotional burnout. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, struggling to break free from negative thought patterns, or wrestling with your sense of worth and direction, Elena may be the right counselor for you. She is a steady, thoughtful therapist who works with adult clients navigating anxiety, depression, cultural identity concerns, postpartum challenges, and the stress of constantly showing up for others. You’ll find her approach warm, collaborative, and grounded in insight—blending cognitive strategies with deeper emotional work to help you shift unhelpful patterns and move forward with clarity. Elena integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Trauma Model Therapy in her sessions and is also able to provide Christian counseling for those who desire it. As a bilingual therapist offering virtual sessions throughout Arizona, she creates an accessible and affirming space for both English and Spanish speakers seeking support and growth.
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Not Accepting New Clients
Practice Manager
Kelly is the practice manager at Joshua Tree Counseling and provides genuine, relational client and staff 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 to meet and chat with clients and adds to the personalized experience clients 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 feels welcome and at home and the team to feel supported and loved.
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Couples, Adults
Experienced Christian marriage counselor, individual therapist, and author offering practical support. You’ll find his approach to be warm, professional, curious, witty and encouraging. Chet is a trauma-informed professional counselor and published author who helps couples with communication improvement, relationship-building skills, and intimacy issues. He helps adults of all ages manage mental health symptoms like anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive cycles; and to heal from loss, trauma, and spiritual abuse. Chet is a skills-based therapist who can help you learn tools and strategies to apply immediately to your life and relationships. As an ordained pastor, Chet incorporates faith and Biblical principles for counseling who request this.
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Fee: $155/hr
In Person Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Available to Clients Physically Located in Arizona
Note: Chet is the author of God is in the Crazy
Adults
Christ-centered story work for trauma, abuse, sexual brokenness, and spiritual identity and growth. If you are who can witness your pain and help you name the untold stories that are causing you to feel dark and shameful, Tammy is likely the right Christian counselor for you. We all have wounds, unresolved pain, brokenness, difficult relationships, trauma, or underdeveloped parts of ourselves which require engaging. Tammy Furrier is an ordained chaplain and masters level board certified pastoral counselor. She focuses on helping clients overcome trauma and sexual brokenness from a Christian, story-informed perspective. You’ll find her approach to be calm and attuned, relational, nonjudgmental, and validating. She works with clients nationwide via telehealth or in person in Tucson.
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Fee: $120/hr
Client Populations: Adults
Office Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Virtual: Available to Clients Nationwide
Note: Tammy provides Christian counseling as an ordained chaplain. She is not a licensed psychotherapist and does not provide psychotherapy. She does not evaluate, diagnose, or treat mental health conditions. She is not able to provide superbills.
Couples, Adults, Teens
Unflinching presence for couples, adults & teens navigating trauma, anxiety, conflict, & major life transitions. If you aren't sure that a therapist can actually accept you in a truly nonjudgmental and validating way, no matter what your struggle may be, Lauren may be the right therapist for you. You’ll find her approach to be relational, authentic and humble, yet confident and direct. Lauren works with a wide array of mental health and relationship issues from anxiety and depression to trauma and dissociative disorders, adapting her approach to meet each client's specific needs. She has a special interest in helping couples navigate complex situations such as divorce, co-parenting, and blended families. Lauren seeks to help clients from all walks of life, faith backgrounds and current beliefs and offers Christian-based counseling when requested.
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Fee: $115/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 40+
If you're over 40 and you're looking for a direct, skilled, no-fluff approach to trauma therapy, we should meet. You probably aren't new to therapy. You've told your story. You've tried to make sense of it. You’ve learned how to cope the best way you know how. And you’re still stuck. You're overwhelmed. You're not okay. You are probably hesitant to try therapy again. Maybe it's failed you in the past. And you definitely don't want to spend years unpacking, discovering, or reliving all the worst things that happened to you. Especially if you've never done therapy before. I specialize in working with adults who carry complex trauma, dissociation, and suicidal thoughts—especially when it feels hard to explain or impossible to resolve. This type of therapy isn’t about managing symptoms or staying functional enough. It’s about working at the level where trauma actually lives—in the nervous system, in your body, where your thinking brain can't access it. I use Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Trauma Model Therapy, and Ego State Therapy to help your system process what got stuck at the time of the experience. That includes attachment wounds, shock, and the kind of deep aloneness that doesn’t shift with insight or willpower. I’m relational, and I'm direct, not passive. I’m paying attention, I’m tracking what’s happening in real time, and I will say what needs to be said to move the work forward. This is deep work. And it’s not for everyone. But if you’re tired of circling the same patterns and you’re ready to go underneath them, there’s a good chance this will resonate. For clients who want their Christian faith integrated into therapy, I do this with integrity and gentleness, and without any religious weirdness. I particularly enjoy working with law enforcement, military, and veterans—people who often carry experiences that don’t translate easily outside those worlds. Oh, and—my therapy dog, Henry, a gentle giant, is with us in sessions. Most people joke that they come to see Henry and I come as a bonus therapist. Click the link below to learn more.
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Fee: $140/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"
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. She engages children through play therapy and is skilled in working with neurodivergence and ADHD.
Please note: For minors, the first session is parent-only.
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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
Adults
Bold, practical hope for overcoming addiction, depression/anxiety, OCD, relational abuse, and grief. You’ll find Dana's approach to be wise, relational, and collaborative yet full of humor, authenticity and encouragement. Dana specializes in chemical and behavioral addiction counseling, and has a particular interest in helping women survivors of abusive relationships. Dana can also help you navigate loss and deep levels of grief - holding space for your pain without rushing your or trying to "say the perfect thing" or fix anything. She is a sojourner on the journey with you. Or, like she likes to say, she's in the sidecar attached to your motorbike, coaching and cheering you on, and then, after awhile, you'll pull the pin to the sidecar and you'll be off on your own. As a former competitive athlete, Dana understands the effort it takes to change and the vision one must develop to propel and sustain the energy to attain one’s goals. Dana offers Christian addiction counseling when requested.
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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. 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.
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Fee: $120/hr
Client Populations: Women 18+, Teen Girls 16+
Office Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd # 155, Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Available to Clients Physically Located in Arizona and Texas
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.
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Fee: $130/hr
Client Populations: Adults, Teens 12+
Office Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Available to Clients Physically Located in Arizona
Note: Qualified Clinical Supervisor
Adults 18+
Grounded, deeply human care rooted in neuroscience to help clients heal from trauma and get unstuck. He quickly puts clients at ease with his relational and authentic approach which leads to an experience of feeling truly seen and heard. He is open and accepting, nonjudgmental and validating. Nando is a trauma therapist with a bent towards the impact trauma can have on your life, relationships, and career. When helpful, Nando incorporates career counseling into his trauma work. With older teens, who tend to be preparing for their future, Nando can help them clarify values, identity strengths, and move towards goals that best fit their uniqueness. Clients appreciate his calm, grounded presence and the way he creates space for honesty and growth without judgment. Nando served in the U.S. Military and has a unique perspective and understanding of the issues facing active duty, veterans, and the families who support our armed forces.
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Fee: $120/hr
Client Populations: Adults 18+
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
Women 21-40
Warm, insightful therapy for trauma, anxiety, and dissociative disorders, with passion and humor. If you are a woman struggling with recent or past traumatic experiences, or need support developing healthy boundaries and navigating major life changes, Natalie may be the right therapist for you. You’ll find her approach to be genuine, relational and bold, yet humorous, comforting, and nonjudgmental. Natalie specializes in the treatment of trauma, dissociation, childhood abuse, and anxiety for women from 20-40. She approaches healing from a holistic view and works to use tools that will help clients emotionally, physically, and spiritually find relief and healing. She counsels from an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens and primarily uses DBR and parts work to help clients heal and better understand themselves. Natalie enjoys offering Christian counseling and is comfortable integrating her faith into sessions when requested by clients.
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Fee: $130/hr
Client Populations: Women 21-40
In Person Location: 7522 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
Telehealth: Not Available
Other: Approved Clinical Supervisor
Adults 18+
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 allows clients to feel safe even in the most vulnerable conversations. Becca works primarily with adults navigating loss, trauma (including dissociative disorders), and overwhelming life experiences, especially those who have spent years prioritizing others and are now learning to tend to their own healing. Becca brings the maturity and wisdom of lived experience and her clients often say she “gets it” in a way that feels both comforting and deeply attuned. Gentle and deeply encouraging, Becca’s approach centers on building trust and creating space for you to be fully seen as you begin the slow, layered work of healing. For those who wish for their Christian faith to be woven into therapy, Becca brings faith and psychotherapy together in a skilled, comfortable, and nonjudgmental way.
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Fee: $100/hr
Client Populations: Adults 18+
Office Location: 6891 N Oracle Rd #155 Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth: Not Available
Note: Under Clinical Supervision of Natalie Bowman, LPC
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.