Christy Pietzsch, LMSW

Hi and Welcome!  I have a passion for working with teenagers and adults with Autism, ADHD and Gender Transitioning.  I also help with depression, anxiety, substance addiction, trauma and self-esteem issues.  I am LGBTQIA+ allied and a gender affirming care therapist.  I have over 5 years of counseling experience, working in a homeless shelter and community mental health.  My treatment approaches include Talk Therapy, EMDR, CBT and DBT. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe and supportive environment to process their emotions and work through any roadblocks they may encounter.  You will find that I am easy to talk to and provide safety and support.  I graduated with both my Bachelor's and Masters degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. I welcome the opportunity to work with you!

Welcome! I have over 2 years of counseling experience working with children, teenagers, families, and young adults. If you are experiencing symptoms of Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Grief, Oppositional Defiance, Self-Esteem Problems, Self-Harming Behavior, Stress, Suicidal Ideations, Insomnia, and PTSD, then I would love to help. I am trained in using CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Expressive Arts Therapy, IFS, and ACT. I believe that all individuals are their own experts in their life and I strive to serve as a guide to help and support everyone through their journey. I am here to hold hope and compassion for those I work with, especially at times when it’s hard to do that for yourself. I offer a space that is nonjudgmental, safe, empathetic and caring, while also helping you learn new coping skills to manage any of your challenges. You will find that I am easy to talk to, warm, and friendly.  I have advanced training in Autism. I graduated from Arizona State University in 2023 with my Master’s Degree in Counseling and received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from California State University in Sacramento. I’m looking forward to meeting you! 

Welcome! I specialize in working with children, teenagers and adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, low self-esteem, grief and loss, self-harming, family and relationship issues, anger, stress, social skills, co-dependency, spiritual issues, identity struggles.  I am here for you and provide you with a safe and trustworthy space to open up. I actively listen and provide education, processing and coping skills to help you manage what it is you are going through. The types of therapy techniques I use are EMDR to process trauma, person-centered, supportive counseling, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, trauma-focused therapy and family systems.  I have several years of experience working with adults in private practice and community mental health, along with working with children in an elementary school.  I received my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Phoenix Seminary. I am looking forward to working with you! 

Welcome! I specialize in working with children ages 6+, adolescents, adults, and elderly who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, and grief and loss. I believe in walking with my clients through their difficult moments, building coping skills, and promoting a healthy mental health lifestyle. I have previously worked in corrections as a transitional counselor in a treatment community, a traveling therapist around the valley for clients in assisted living and group homes, and as a community mental health therapist. I have completed trainings in CBT and DBT, and I utilize these techniques along with talk therapy. I completed my undergraduate education in Social Work at the University of Wyoming and my graduate degree in Social Work at Boise State University.  I am looking forward to working with you.

Hello!  I have over five years of experience working with teenagers and adults. My specialties include helping my clients who present with Autism Spectrum Disorders, gender identity, including transgender, suicidal ideation, self-harming, ADHD, sex and pornography addiction, family relationship problems, and major life changes. My therapeutic approaches I use include supportive counseling, person-centered, strengths-based and trauma informed. I am a gender affirming therapist.  I also provide couples counseling. I am Gottman level one certified which means I can help you with sex and intimacy issues. I am LGBTQ allied.  I provide DBT, CBT and trauma-focused therapy to help manage past, present or future stressors.

I grew up in Washington and received a double major in Psychology and Law & Justice. I then moved to Phoenix where I received my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space to process anything troubling, help you make sense of it and work towards a lifestyle that is fulfilling.