Kelsi

Mrs Kelsi Rather

Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

“Experiencing change is uncomfortable at times, but it is my goal to guide you in this process & establish a foundation of respect and trust.”

About Me

I understand that navigating life's changes can feel daunting. My aim is to support you through these transitions, creating a space where you feel heard and respected. Together, we will explore new perspectives and practical ways to manage discomfort. This collaborative approach helps you build confidence and find stability. Clients seeking a trusting partnership to move through challenging times will find a welcoming environment.

Approach

When transitions feel overwhelming, I guide you through steady, practical steps that honor your timing and build mutual respect and clarity. I work with adolescents, adults, and groups in Glendale, Arizona, conducting sessions in English and keeping appointments focused and predictable. Sessions mix gentle assessment, collaborative goal-setting, skill practice, and brief check-ins to help you apply new strategies between meetings. Those managing anxiety, stress, relationship shifts, identity questions, or substance-related concerns tend to find this paced, hands-on way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • •Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

Qualifications

Argosy University, Phoenix Campus

Registrations

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Counsellor

Service Area

Associates in Health Psychology

In-person

Glendale, Arizona

United States