Mental Health
We are proud to provide mental health services to all members of the community. Our Mental Health department includes licensed therapists who offer individual, group, couples, and family counseling designed to provide you with support, help, and encouragement.
Our psychiatric nurse practitioners are available to assess, diagnose, and create a customized treatment plan just for you.
Our Mental Health staff is proud to offer services and support specifically tailored to persons of color, LGBTQIA2S+ and Queer individuals, and those affected by HIV.
As a family practice, we can provide counseling services to people of any age. Children and adolescents are welcome!
Below is a list of general and specialized mental health services at the Southwest Center.
Matrix Curriculum
Smart Recovery
DBT Group
Dungeons & Dragons Group
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Adult & Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program
Individual Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Couples & Family Counseling
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Informed Care
Take the First Step in Getting Mental Health Care
All are welcome to make an appointment! Our psychiatric nurse practitioners are accepting new patients. Call us at 602.307.5330 to schedule your first visit.
We are sorry to inform you that all our therapists currently have a waitlist for new clients. Nevertheless, you can still join our waitlist by calling us at 602.307.5330.
We would also be happy to provide further information about our services. We appreciate your interest in using our mental health counseling services. Learn more about our mental health providers here!
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in Maricopa County, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 1.800.631.1314 or 602.222.9444, or the Warm Line for peer support at 602.347.1100. Outside Maricopa County, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255).
"IT FEELS GOOD TO COME HERE . . . I DON’T FEEL JUDGED, AND I FEEL SAFE HERE.”
-Testimonial from a Mental Health client
We accept most commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Ryan White health plans. Please confirm when scheduling your appointment that your insurance is accepted. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, we have a sliding fee scale based on income to make sure mental health services are available for everyone.
Internship Opportunities
Interested in an internship opportunity? We are accepting graduate MSW, Psychology, and Counseling students! Please send your resume and practicum director contact information to therapistintern@swcenter.org.