Thoughtfully informed care for communication, confidence, and closeness cultivation
Thoughtfully informed care for communication, confidence, and closeness cultivation
Please reach out to me at kasey@compassionateconnectionstherapy.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
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I can accept new clients who are open to telehealth care and have flexible schedules (Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM AZ time availability).
While not guaranteed, I may be able to make scheduling exceptions for clients who have worked with me in the past and are interested in returning, clients referred to me directly by a former or current client, and/or clients referred to me directly by a personally known and trusted colleague.
If I cannot accommodate your needs at this time, I recommend (in no particular order):
https://embracingchangecounseling.net/
https://www.thepsychologylab.com/
https://www.therapyembraced.com/
https://www.bloomingclematistherapy.com/
https://www.evolvecounselingaz.com/
www.psychologytoday.com or www.helloalma.com (You can filter to your location and insurance)
As of 2026: Arizona and Florida!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #15732, in good standing and without disciplinary action in the state of Arizona.
As of July 2024, I am a registered out-of-state telehealth provider for clients located in the state of Florida. My telehealth provider registration number is TPMF1394. For more information, please see here: https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/
As of 2022, I am also a board-certified behavioral health clinical supervisor in Arizona; if you are interested in behavioral health supervision services, please reach out to me by submitting a contact form in my "Let's Connect!" tab.
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Yes, I do offer in-person services!
I primarily offer telehealth services and am occasionally only available virtually. I am committed to providing a dedicated, present, and compassionate approach via HIPAA-compliant videoconference teletherapy that many clients have called equally supportive to in-person sessions.
I offer occasional in-person appointments on select Monday mornings, weekday evenings, and/or weekend mornings via my space-sharing partnership with Palo Verde Counseling in Scottsdale.
My office is located within Lux Offices in Scottsdale (Building A): 5635 N Scottsdale Rd Suite #170B, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (by appointment only).
As my practice is primarily virtual and in-person services are in high demand, if you plan to attend more than two appointments per month, we will likely need to hold at least some of our appointments virtually.
For teletherapy to be successful, it's important that you find a space where you feel comfortable to be open and honest. I understand that many clients seek therapy to find relational clarity or to seek refuge from what we may be experiencing at home.
In-person therapy may be a better fit for you; please see the high-quality resources above.
Otherwise, as long as you are located in the state of AZ during our sessions, I can virtually meet with you anywhere you are comfortable: In a car (please refrain from driving for a stable connection), in a private office space, in a private room at a library, in a private space at a friend's home, etc.
If these options do not work for you, we can schedule an in-person appointment at my Scottsdale office. I'm also happy to provide trusted in-person referrals to my clients.
Healthcare providers include our credentials in our names, as they reflect different training, frameworks, and more that help you to choose the right therapist.
I received my Master of Advanced Study in Marriage and Family Therapy and currently work as a senior-status, independently licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). This means I attended a selective graduate program and am a clinician specifically trained to look beyond your symptoms at your environment and history to create lasting change. Additionally, LMFTs are the only professionals specifically trained to work fairly and neutrally with multiple individuals in a room, via systemic therapy frameworks.
The difference between my licensure (LMFT) and the similar LAMFT licensure refers to experience; LMFTs' senior status is achieved after years of therapeutic work as a LAMFT, thousands of hours with clients, and hundreds of hours with a qualified supervisor. I received independent LMFT licensure in early 2022.
Please reach out to me at kasey@compassionateconnectionstherapy.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
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Please see the "Services" tab for information about insurances currently accepted.
I understand that we are all human and sometimes, emergencies, bad days, or health concerns come up last-minute. I will be flexible in the event of sudden sickness or emergencies.
I otherwise require a 24-hour cancellation notice to avoid a cancellation fee, as slots are competitive and cannot be rebooked last-minute.
Please note that this fee is nothing personal and important for by-appointment businesses. Clients will receive 2-3 free passes for non-emergency cancellations, as I understand we are all human and doing our best.
Otherwise, after that 2-3 free cancellation pass period, Compassionate Connections charges the full session fee for late cancellations and no-shows.
I understand that therapy services are expensive and can be tough to maintain. Please reach out to me with financial concerns and we can explore potential payment plan solutions.
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Sometimes, when struggling to resolve conflict, couples may hit, shove, or push each other. I have worked with many couples to achieve healthier conflict-resolution over the years. I also have experience working with individuals who may be navigating the shame, highs, and confusion of an abusive relationship. I am trained in Narcissistic / Antagonistic Abuse Recovery.
There are many types of domestic violence. In severe situations or relationships where one partner perpetrates all or most violence, abstaining from couples services or exclusively attending specialized, in-person, or group practice therapy may be better choices.
I am happy to provide referrals and resources during our free 15-minute consultation call if I am not a fit for you.
While I frequently work with individuals who may experience thoughts of danger-to-self or suicidal ideation, reaching out to begin services while in an active, crisis state of suicidal contemplation is not appropriate (as I may be in session and may take up 24 hours to respond).
Please contact the 24-hour National Suicide Hotline at 988 or one of the resources from the statewide links below:
https://www.azahcccs.gov/BehavioralHealth/crisis.html (ARIZONA CLIENTS)
https://namiflorida.org/crisis-info/ (FLORIDA CLIENTS)
If you experience thoughts of hurting or harming yourself but do not currently have a plan, the intent, or the means to act on these thoughts, please feel free to reach out to me for a free 15-minute consultation phone call. We will explore whether my services are a fit for you.
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Confidentiality and privacy are of the utmost importance to therapists. My website, phone service, email, teletherapy tools, and document storage are HIPAA-compliant within a secure browser.
Confidentiality means that no other party will know you are a client or any content discussed during our consultation call or upon beginning services. Please note that from the initial consultation call and beyond, I am a mandated reporter which mandates occasional exceptions to confidentiality on the behalf of public safety*.
If we are working with your insurance or employer and/or if you would like to bring an AZ or FL-based guest(s) into a therapy session, I offer written authorizations to release information signed by all adult members of my client. These documents allow for a purposeful breaching of confidentiality to your requested party and can be revoked at any time.
Before beginning services, I will require and review with you my secure and HIPAA-compliant Informed Consent and introductory paperwork.
As you'll see above, therapists are mandated reporters. This means that while your privacy and confidentiality are of the utmost importance to us, I am legally required to inform the appropriate entity if I acquire professional knowledge (before or after beginning services) of any of the following concerns:
-Threats to hurt oneself that place oneself in immediate danger (active crisis or suicidal ideation)
-Threats to hurt another person or other people
-Abuse or neglect of a minor, or parental/household violence or danger occurring within the presence of a child
-Subpoenas to speak by the court of law
Please reach out to me with additional questions.
Please note that LMFTs are trained to provide objective feedback and explore all roles. For this reason, I prefer to be kept in a therapeutic role. I will not offer mediation or custodial evaluation.
Family services with minors may require specific criteria that we can discuss in our consultation call. For example, I believe best practice involves the participation of or acquiring permission from all custodial parties of minors before beginning services. If you have sole custody, I will require legal proof of this arrangement via my secure portal.
Complex or contentious custodial situations are better-suited for group practices. I am happy to share the names of highly regarded practices, upon request.
Please feel free to reach out to me with additional questions.
Please reach out to me at kasey@compassionateconnectionstherapy.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
I have a secure, paperless onboarding and record-keeping process for your privacy. You can sign into your secure client portal via this link:
Unfortunately, my scope of practice is such that I will not provide letters evaluating fit for Emotional Support Animals, employment leave, or similar evaluation requests.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need this assistance, I recommend reaching out to a Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or General Primary Care Physician. One great resource is My Buoyant Health in Phoenix: https://www.mybuoyanthealth.com/?y_source=1_MTAxOTQ3ODkxMy03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D