Susie Munsey, LCSW

I provide counseling to children, teens and young adults (ages 5-24). I am a nationally certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I find it very meaningful to help children and teens heal from past trauma and I feel honored to be a witness to their strength and resilience. I have extensive training and a deep passion for working with children and families experiencing grief. In addition to grief and trauma, I also love supporting children through anxiety, depression, anger issues, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I enjoy building relationships with parents so that they can grow and feel supported throughout the therapeutic process. I have partnered with many families to provide their children with coping abilities to get through various life difficulties and emotional challenges.

I am a warm, accepting, and empathic therapist, dedicated to assisting my clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. I am intentional in creating a relaxed environment, developing a trusting relationship, adapting to individual needs, and providing clear communication. I believe that laughter and fun are important parts of healing from life’s difficulties.

I am the Clinical Director and Founder of Resilience Therapy. I am dedicated to helping the Tucson community and feel so passionate about providing quality care that parents can trust for their kids’ emotional wellness. I’m currently focusing on growing my team of excellent clinicians and investing in their development. I’m also a mom, and a native Arizonan, and I love dogs!

*Susie is not currently accepting new clients 

Jessica Barrera Castro, LMSW

I am a licensed social worker (LMSW) who is passionate about supporting families, youth, and young adults (ages 5-24) in navigating life transitions, processing and coping with difficult emotions, strengthening their relationships, and developing positive self-esteem. I am here to provide support and a compassionate ear for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and behavioral issues. I create individualized treatment plans in collaboration with my clients, addressing their specific needs, goals and interests. I value the collaboration process when working with parents and caregivers, being an active member in their child’s treatment and progress. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment, where clients can feel empowered and encouraged to make meaningful changes. 

My commitment is to advocate and create an inclusive environment as a therapist. My approach is to focus on the individual’s strengths, allowing my clients to feel seen, heard and supported. My background includes emotional support for victims of trauma, crisis intervention, advocating for vulnerable populations, providing emotional and behavioral support to a diverse range of clients. I am bilingual; I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I am also skilled in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with clients of all ages. Additionally, I also hold a Columbia Suicide Training Certificate to assess the severity and risks of clients needing help. Other techniques that I enjoy using are roleplaying, journaling, problem solving and mindfulness practices. I have a personal passion for working with people with disabilities.

My roots are very important to me; I am a daughter of Mexican immigrants and a first-generation master’s level graduate. As a therapist, I believe that culture and diversity can have a big impact as an individual and a community. Tucson is my home and a beautiful place, I enjoy our dessert sunrises and sunsets. I am a true believer in building trusting relationships with clients to create meaningful work.

I am currently accepting clients!

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Soy una trabajadora social con licencia (LMSW-T) y me apasiona apoyar a familias, niños y jóvenes (de 5 a 24 años) ayudando a navegar etapas de la vida. Ya sea procesando emociones difíciles o cómo manejarlas, en sí fortaleciendo sus relaciones y desarrollando una autoestima positiva. Estoy aquí para brindar apoyo, ser compasiva y escuchar, atendiendo sus necesidades específicas e inquietudes; como la ansiedad, la depresión, la ira, trauma y problemas de comportamiento. Como terapista, desarrollo planes de tratamiento individualizados en colaboración con mis clientes, atendiendo sus necesidades, metas e intereses específicos. Valoro la colaboración al trabajar con padres y tutores legales, participando activamente en el tratamiento y el progreso de sus hijos. Me esfuerzo por crear un ambiente seguro y lleno de apoyo, donde los clientes se sientan empoderados y motivados para lograr cambios significativos.

Mi compromiso como terapeuta es avocar y crear un ambiente inclusivo. Mi enfoque se centra en las fortalezas de cada persona, permitiendo que mis clientes se sientan vistos, escuchados y apoyados. Mi experiencia incluye apoyo emocional a víctimas de trauma, intervención en crisis, defendiendo poblaciones vulnerables, brindando apoyo emocional y ayuda de comportamiento en mi variedad de clientes. Soy bilingüe; hablo inglés y español con fluidez. También tengo experiencia en el uso de Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual (TCC) y la Entrevista Motivacional (EM)  con clientes de todas las edades. Además, cuento con un Certificado de Formación en Suicidio de Columbia para evaluar la gravedad y el riesgo de que los clientes necesiten ayuda. Otras técnicas que disfruto utilizar son el juego de actuaciones, escribir en un diario, la resolución de problemas y las prácticas de atención plena. También tengo una pasión personal para trabajar con personas con discapacidades.

Mis raíces son muy importantes para mí; soy hija de inmigrantes mexicanos y primera de mi familia en graduarme con una maestría. Como terapeuta, creo que la cultura y la diversidad pueden tener un gran impacto tanto a nivel individual como comunitario. Tucson es mi hogar y un lugar hermoso; disfruto de nuestros amaneceres y atardeceres en el desierto. Creo firmemente en construir relaciones de confianza con mis clientes para crear un trabajo significativo.

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Elizabeth Scott, LAC

I am a Licensed Associated Counselor (LAC) and Registered Drama Therapist (RDT), available to provide counseling to children, teens and young adults, ages 5 through 24.  I also have experience with Psychodrama and Narradrama. 

My passion for working with youth started in the classroom as a kindergarten teacher in Philadelphia.  I then became a teacher of English Language Arts, History and Theatre to 4 through 16 year olds for a decade in eastern Massachusetts and New York City.  Most recently, I have worked as a Certified School Counselor in Tucson and Green Valley.  I enjoy helping children bridge the gap between academic struggles and social/emotional challenges, so that they can become more confident learners, improve peer relationships and thrive at home.

I believe in the power of play and how it can help transform a child’s ability to identify their feelings, set goals and ultimately feel more empowered in relation to their own choices, even at a young age.  I am consistent in my team approach to working with all families.  I am a patient, compassionate and creative therapist who works in earnest to address the unique needs of each individual with whom I work to ensure they reach their goals.  I enjoy using innovative therapeutic tools, from painting to poetry, in my counseling work in order to add depth to traditional talk therapy.

I am also a devoted mom and enjoy cooking, hiking and listening to podcasts in my free time.

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Celina Peña, LAC

Hello and welcome! I am a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Families. I have ten years of experience working with children in the therapeutic setting. I love to engage collaboratively with the children and families I work with, and I feel honored to be a part of their growth and self-enhancement. I enjoy working with children of all ages and young adults (ages 5-24). I have a special place in my heart for young children and very much enjoy engaging them through play and creative activities. I can help your child and family with a wide range of mental health challenges and life difficulties including trauma, anxiety, depression, relational and behavioral issues. I am a firm believer in meeting the child and family’s specific needs and providing them with catered therapeutic services based on their development and interests.

My passion for working with children began as a volunteer at a local children’s shelter in Tucson. This passion has continued in my career in working with children with Autism and in various Children’s Advocacy Centers. I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Additionally, I am a proud Tucson native and a Mexican American woman who can communicate fluently with families in Spanish through speaking, reading, and writing. I believe in providing quality services to all members of our diverse community. My light continues to grow as I witness children and families build resilience through healing from their difficult life experiences.

I currently have a waitlist.

¡Hola y bienvenidos! Soy una terapeuta licenciada. Creo en los esfuerzos de colaboración con mis clientes y sus familias, y me siento honrada de ser parte de su crecimiento y superación personal.

Mi pasión por trabajar con niños comenzó como voluntaria en un refugio infantil local en Tucson. Esta pasión ha continuado en mi carrera trabajando con niños con autismo y en varios Centros de Defensa de los Niños. Tengo entrenamiento especializada en Terapia Cognitivo Conductual Centrada en el Trauma (TF-CBT), Desensibilización y Reprocesamiento del Movimiento Ocular (EMDR) y Análisis Conductual Aplicado (ABA). Creo firmemente en satisfacer las necesidades específicas de los clientes y brindarles servicios terapéuticos adaptados a su desarrollo e intereses. Además, soy orgullosa de hacer nativa de Tucson y una mujer mexicana que puede comunicarse y dar servicios de terapia en español. Creo que es muy importante que la comunidad pueda recibir servicios especializados sobre la salud mental y en el idioma que uno necesita. Mi pasión de ayudar a los niños y las familias es enorme y sigue creciendo cuando veo el resultado de la terapia y el esfuerzo de las familias y los niños.

Actualmente tengo una lista de espera