FIND THE RIGHT THERAPIST FOR YOU.
Meet the Team
The right therapist can bring you the confidence and clarity you need to feel like you can move forward with your life. At Embodied Empowerment, our therapists are expertly trained and experienced in helping you overcome life's struggles so you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
Meet Jessica Byrd, LCSW
Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Stress, Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, Parenthood Indecision, Women's Mental Health, Reproductive Counseling
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Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a licensed therapist who specializes in providing LGBTQ+ inclusive, trauma-informed support for concerns related to anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem, women’s mental health, and reproductive counseling. Clients often come to see me when they are stressed out and overwhelmed due to concerns related to work, relationships, or reproductive concerns (like infertility, perinatal adjustments, difficult diagnoses, or family building) or because they want to work with a provider who can validate identities, like living childfree or dating as a queer women, that are related to their mental health.
My hope for each client that I work with is that they can begin to explore their symptoms with a sense of compassion, and in doing so begin to understand their own stories from a place of strength and empowerment. Many of the therapeutic approaches that I use in my practice involve building a deeper sense of self-awareness and reconnection with the emotions, sensations, and perceptions that are present in your body. By holding space for you to process through your own experiences, we will begin to release some of the patterns and belief that have kept you "stuck" so you feel more comfortable setting boundaries, making decisions, or engaging in relationships that feel aligned with what matters most to you.
I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a concentration in “Trauma and Sexual Empowerment” from Washington University in St. Louis while completing a clinical practicum at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region. I am a passionate believer that your reproductive and sexual health are a fundamental part of your overall wellbeing, and provide my clients with an informed space to have empowered, authentic conversations about their reproductive experiences. I have extensive training in reproductive mental health through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and Postpartum Support International (PSI), and am a member of Pro-Choice Therapists.
Meet Danielle Maffetone, LPC
Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Stress, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy, Disordered Eating, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem
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Hi, I'm Danielle! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Arizona. I received my Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field working in a wide variety of treatment settings and supporting diverse client populations including the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Approaches, and Solution-Focused Therapy to support my clients in overcoming struggles with anxiety, disordered eating, life transitions and changes, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. These modalities allow me to collaborate with clients in identifying negative thought patterns, building on their inherent strengths, and creating practical strategies to achieve their goals.
As a therapist, I inspire my clients to be their authentic selves by speaking their truth in a safe, empowering environment that promotes growth through direct, honest, open, and willing communication. I look forward to working with you!
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