Ilyssa Reading, MC, LPC

About

Counselor in Phoenix, AZ. Works with Child, Eating Disorders and Self Esteem. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Self Esteem
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Family Conflict
• Life Transitions
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Child, Eating Disorders, Self Esteem, Addiction, Anxiety, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Poor Body Image, Relationship Issues, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $135; sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals, Family

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Arizona State University

Years in practice

13

Education & qualifications