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 

“Susie Munsey was absolutely wonderful for my daughter. She was kind, thoughtful, kept my daughter engaged by utilizing her talents in art, and provided her with the right tools to help outside of therapy. Mrs. Munsey outlined goals and objectives and communicated very well with updates. It was a positive experience for sure. Thank you! “- Diana W.

Katie Hamlin, LMSW

Hi there! As a Licensed Social Worker, I provide dedicated counseling for children, teens, and young adults (ages 5–24). I believe that healing happens in the context of a safe, collaborative environment. In times of stress or heavy emotions, it is easy to lose touch with the body, a sense of belonging, and a sense of safety. My goal is to offer a soft landing, a space where clients can slow down, feel deeply seen and heard, and use curiosity rather than judgment to examine patterns and process past experiences. I have always connected well with children and young adults who feel like they do not quite fit the mold. Many of the individuals I work with might be labeled as sensitive, unique, or overthinkers, and can be incredibly hard on themselves, are battling perfectionism, dealing with anxiety, anger, or depression, or struggling in the school environment. I am here to help them build self-acceptance, connection, and a sense of belonging. For clients who are initially hesitant about therapy, I specialize in meeting them right where they are. I believe that therapy should never feel clinical or intimidating to anyone; instead, my practice is intentionally designed to be a comfortable, low-pressure environment where clients can show up exactly as they are, whether that means sitting on the floor, moving around, or communicating through play. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and multidisciplinary. Because clients and families are the experts on their own lives, my care is primarily person-centered, incorporating different techniques based on individual preferences. I frequently draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and play-based therapy to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. As someone who appreciates fun and staying active, I also incorporate movement-based activities to enhance mindfulness and body awareness. Together, we will identify strengths, explore how the environment shapes a person’s story, and center the client’s own definition of well-being. I am here to help children, teens, and young adults unpack the emotions and experiences they have been carrying and move toward a greater sense of safety, authenticity, and connection.

I am currently accepting clients! I’m available Friday and Saturday!

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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 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 also bilingual; I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I am a Team-CBT Level 2 clinician and hold a Columbia Suicide Training Certificate to assess the severity and risks of clients needing help. My specializations include working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. I also incorporate Motivational Interviewing, play-based and art interventions, roleplaying, journaling, and mindfulness into my practice, and I have a personal passion for supporting individuals with disabilities. As a therapist, my commitment is to advocate for and create an inclusive environment.

I value a collaborative process, working closely with parents and caregivers to ensure they are active members of their child’s treatment. As a first-generation graduate and the daughter of Mexican immigrants, I understand the profound impact of culture and diversity on mental health and am committed to providing an environment where every client feels seen and heard. I am passionate about building trusting relationships to create meaningful change and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support your needs.

I am currently accepting clients! I’m available Wednesday through Friday

“Our family worked with Jessica to help our daughter navigate her emotions, and the experience was truly positive. Jessica created a safe, supportive environment where our daughter felt comfortable and understood. She consistently looked forward to her sessions, and we also gained helpful tools as parents. We highly recommend Jessica as a skilled and compassionate therapist.” -Oskar A.

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Soy una trabajadora social con licencia (LMSW) 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 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, defensa de poblaciones vulnerables y apoyo emocional y conductual a una amplia gama de clientes. También soy bilingüe; hablo inglés y español con fluidez. También tengo experiencia en el uso de Team-CBT (Equipo-Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual) nivel 2 y cuento con un Certificado de Capacitación en Prevención del Suicidio de Columbia para evaluar la gravedad y el riesgo de los pacientes que necesitan ayuda. Me especializo en el trabajo con el Trastorno Obsesivo-Compulsivo. También incorporo la Entrevista Motivacional (EM), intervenciones artísticas, juego de actuaciones, juegos, registro diario y atención plena en mi práctica. También tengo una pasión personal para trabajar con personas con discapacidades. Como terapeuta, mi compromiso es promover y crear un ambiente inclusivo.

Valoro el proceso colaborativo, trabajando estrechamente con padres y cuidadores para asegurar que sean miembros activos del tratamiento de sus hijos. Como primera graduada de mi familia e hija de inmigrantes mexicanos, comprendo el profundo impacto de la cultura y la diversidad en la salud mental y me comprometo a brindar un entorno donde cada paciente se sienta reconocido y escuchado. Me apasiona construir relaciones de confianza para generar un cambio significativo y me encantaría tener la oportunidad de conversar sobre cómo puedo apoyar sus necesidades.

Disponible de miércoles a viernes, con disponibilidad limitada los sábados.

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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. I am a Team-CBT Level 2 clinician.

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 use foundational Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts to help clients explore the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and actions.  This allows individuals of all ages to reach the root cause of their challenges and become an agent of change.  I integrate creative elements—including bibliotherapy, journaling, expressive writing, music, movement, play, and art therapy—into my therapeutic practice.  I individualize sessions based on a client’s hobbies, interests, and therapy goals to engage them as dynamically as possible.  I also embrace a strengths-based approach to recognize each individual’s innate gifts in the therapy environment and to empower clients to embody more positive self-talk and overall confidence. 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.

“The therapists at Resilience Therapy are dedicated to helping their clients live their best lives! From initial intake to discharge planning, our therapist Mrs. Elizabeth was reliable, made sessions fun for my son, earned his trust very quickly and she was wonderful at maintaining open communication with my husband and I. We are forever grateful! Thanks Mrs. Elizabeth!” -Anonymous

I am accepting new clients in our Green Valley/Sahuarita location and Tucson Location. 

I currently have availability on Monday, Thursday and Friday.

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Celina Peña, LAC

Hello and welcome!I am a licensed associate counselor (LAC, soon to be LPC!) who is grateful to be fulfilling my passion in working with children and young adults (ages 5-24). I love to engage collaboratively with children and families and I feel honored to be a part of their growth and self-enhancement. I know getting started with therapy can induce nervousness and I take great pride in creating a safe space that is collaborative, creative, inviting, accessible, and trauma informed. Therapy is a space where we can explore concerns and it is also a place to be reminded of your child’s strengths and resilience. 

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) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). 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. 

Using CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR, and creative interventions, I have an immense passion that involves helping children and families through anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. I believe therapy is not a one-size fits all approach, and I take my time in creating a space in which clients and families feel comfortable, supported, and safe. My light continues to grow as I witness children and families build resilience through healing from their difficult life experiences. 

EMDR is a helpful therapy intervention that can help lessen many distressing symptoms (i.e. panic, worry, anxiety), and I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety to help unravel worries. We work on unlocking some of those negative memories that cause individuals to get stuck and we reduce their intensity. As such, we begin to see anxiety lessen and become more manageable. New, helpful and positive thought processes can emerge. I enjoy seeing my client’s symptoms related to anxiety subside as we embark on our EMDR journey. Contact us if you are interested to see if you are a good fit for EMDR. 

I am accepting new clients!  I am available Monday/Tuesday.

“My daughter has been coming to see Celina for several months now and Adores her. It is so nice to have a therapist that my child enjoys and looks forward to seeing. Celina has helped my daughter become more focused and has given her valuable tools to use in managing her emotions. Celina is so kind and gentle with her and makes her feel welcome and safe whenever they are together. I would recommend resilience therapy to anyone who needed therapy services, especially for young children.” – Jessica G.

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¡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