Deer Valley Counseling
"Skills for Better Living"
Psychotherapy
If you want psychotherapy to overcome a problem and live in Prescott Valley or another location in Northern Arizona, call Sandra Nettles at 928.600.4695.
Problems You May Be Experiencing
The following is a list of possible problems you may be experiencing, along with links to web pages that describe the problems in more detail and approaches for addressing the problems. This table is not meant to substitute for a qualified diagnosis.
Problem |
Approach |
| Marriage problems | Marriage Counseling |
| Partner problems | Couples Counseling |
| Anger that interferes with your life, relationships, or career | Anger Management |
| Sadness that is extended and severe | Depression Counseling |
| Anxiety that is beyond normal nervousness | Anxiety Counseling |
| Problems that women frequently encounter | Woman's Issues |
| Family problems that involve an adolescent | Troubled Teens |
| An old loss that still troubles you | Grief Counseling |
| The loss of a pet | Pet Loss Counseling |
| Extreme mood swings | Bipolar Disorder |
| Problems maintaining appropriate boundaries | Assertiveness Training |
| Chronic stress | Stress Management |
| Problems following a major traumatic experience | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder |
| Uncertainty over your goals for your life | Life Coach |
| Problems concerning ending a marriage or relationship and moving on with your life | Divorce Recovery |
| An obsession with sex or sexual activities that causes you severe problems | Sexual Addiction |
| Issues revolving around your identity as a transgender individual | Transgender Counseling |
| Issues revolving around your identity as a lesbian, gay, or bisexual individual | Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual Counseling |
| Significant changes in your life that are causing you problems | Life Issues |
| Any other issue that affects your emotions, thoughts, or relationships | See below |
The types of problems that humans encounter, and that Sandra is trained to help people with, are too numerous to describe on this web site. If you feel you have a problem not listed here, please call Sandra at 928.600.4695 to discuss your situation. Although the approach Sandra will use will depend on the exact nature of the problem, she will often use techniques such as those described below.
General Psychotherapy Approach
- Talk About the Problems. Sandra will listen and ask questions to help you identify and clarify the problems.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. By learning to identify your triggers, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and consequences, you can learn to take better control of your actions.
- Strengths Counseling. Sandra will help you identify strengths that you can employ to solve your problems.
- Assignments. Sandra will give you exercises that will help you develop new skills and new patterns of thoughts and behaviors.
Benefits of Psychotherapy
- Insight and skills to better manage your life
- Improved relationships (intimate, family, friends, career)
- Increased satisfaction
Psychotherapy in the Prescott Valley Area
A psychotherapist can help you improve the quality of your life. Call 928.600.4695 if you live in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde, Flagstaff or another location in Northern Arizona and would like to talk to Sandra Nettles about psychotherapy. You can also email Sandra at sandra@deerval.com.