Cara Guderian, Licensed Associate Counselor

Cara Guderian, Licensed Associate Counselor

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Not Accepting New Clients
Telehealth Available
Professions: Mental Health Counselor
License Status: I'm a therapist practicing under supervision. Supervisor: Jenna Daniel #LPC-19310
Primary Credential: Licensed Associate Counselor - LAC-22253
Telephone: 775-640-7925
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Session Fees: Intake session (60 minutes): $145

Standard therapy session (55 minutes): $135

Sessions are private pay. Payment is collected at the time of service.
I accept credit and debit cards, HSA, and FSA. While I do not bill insurance directly, I can provide superbills for clients to submit to their insurance for potential reimbursement.

Scheduling:
While standard sessions are 55 minutes, I offer flexible session lengths—including 30, 55, or 90 minutes, as well as extended eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) intensives—made possible by a private-pay model.
Free Initial Consultation

Therapy in:

6424 E Greenway Pkwy
Suite 135
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

Have you ever wondered why happiness seems just out of reach, even when everything “looks fine” on the outside? Or why self-doubt creeps in when you least expect it? Therapy can help you uncover the answers, untangle the past, and reclaim a sense of confidence and peace.

My Approach:
I divide therapy into three clear sections to make the process easier to understand, and to give you a roadmap toward lasting change, an approach that has been shown to help clients make meaningful progress:

Feel Better: We begin by helping you regulate your nervous system using emotional regulation skills and grounding exercises, so you can feel calmer and more present.

Understand & Process: Next, we identify the root causes of distress and process difficult experiences using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), helping you untangle past trauma and reduce its impact on your present.

Build Resilience: Finally, we focus on your strengths and values, helping you cultivate resilience, confidence, and a clearer sense of self, so you can move forward with purpose.

I work with you to understand why previous efforts may not have worked, unlearn the self-doubt that has held you back, and embrace the truth of your worthiness. Together, we create goals that help you reach your full potential.

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with a master’s degree from Grand Canyon University. I bring trauma-informed care, a deep understanding of human behavior, and training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), including advanced certification in Recent and Group Traumatic Episode Protocol, to provide therapy that is both supportive and effective.

My Practice & Services

I offer individual therapy sessions via telehealth and in person across Arizona. In addition to weekly therapy, I offer intensive EMDR sessions for clients seeking focused, accelerated trauma processing. Intensives may be helpful for individuals with time constraints, those preparing for major life transitions, or clients who feel ready to address specific traumatic experiences in a more concentrated format.

My practice operates on a private-pay model, allowing flexibility, personalized care, and a focus on the therapeutic relationship rather than insurance-driven limitations. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space where clients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout their healing process.

This is a supervised private practice. It is owned andor managed by a master’s level, non-independent licensee under Board-approved clinical supervision pursuant to A.A.C. R4-6-211.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    Adults navigating trauma and posttraumatic stress (PTSD)

    Adults experiencing burnout, overwhelm, or caregiving stress

    Individuals managing anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation

    People going through life transitions (divorce, parenthood, caregiving, career changes)

    Clients coping with relationship challenges

    Adults seeking self-confidence, personal growth, or resilience-building

    Adults impacted by interpersonal or childhood attachment wounds

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Irritability
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
  • Stress
  • Worry
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