Claibourne Counseling

Claibourne Counseling Claibourne Counseling offers mental health counseling services, specializing in PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and more.

We work with people of all ages including children, families, couples, and adults. We are currently accepting new clients and are offering counseling services both in person and via telehealth. Claibourne Counseling staff are taking extra measures to ensure a safe and clean environment, especially during this time.

You did it 🎉 You made it to the end of 2025.This year brought a lot — the good, the hard, the growth, the moments that c...
12/30/2025

You did it 🎉 You made it to the end of 2025.

This year brought a lot — the good, the hard, the growth, the moments that challenged you. You’re here, and that’s what matters.

We’re closing out 2025 with inspiration from "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis. We’re carrying reminders like this into the new year: who you used to be is the only comparison that matters, and not every opinion is worth bringing with you.

Take what you need into 2026 ✨

Happy Holidays from Team Claibourne! ❄️🤍We hope this season brings you moments of peace, rest, and genuine connection. M...
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from Team Claibourne! ❄️🤍

We hope this season brings you moments of peace, rest, and genuine connection. May your heart feel lighter and your boundaries feel supported, no matter what this time of year brings.

As we move into a new year, we hope you feel grounded, encouraged, and inspired by all that is possible. We’re wishing you wellness, steadiness, and care in the season ahead.

The holidays can be beautiful and overwhelming. If you need a reminder that boundaries are healthy, kind, and allowed, t...
12/22/2025

The holidays can be beautiful and overwhelming.

If you need a reminder that boundaries are healthy, kind, and allowed, these affirmations are for you. ✨

Which one speaks to you today?

It’s the happiest time of the year… or so we are told.But stress, grief, burnout, seasonal shifts, and old emotional wou...
12/16/2025

It’s the happiest time of the year… or so we are told.

But stress, grief, burnout, seasonal shifts, and old emotional wounds do not disappear in December. For many people, the pressure to “be merry” collides with real-life circumstances, the weight of expectations, shifting moods, trauma, and the realities of this season. When that pressure turns into toxic positivity, phrases like “cheer up,” “be grateful,” or “don’t ruin the mood” can leave you feeling unseen or silenced.

If this season feels heavy, you are not alone. Your feelings are real. Your boundaries matter. You do not have to be merry to be meaningful.

Give yourself permission to be exactly where you are, without guilt, without pressure, and without forcing a smile.

Read the full post on the blog: https://claibournecounseling.com/its-ok-to-not-feel-merry-this-holiday-season/

A $5 coffee can be emotional nourishment, but constant online browsing can be emotional numbing.With the holidays and sh...
12/10/2025

A $5 coffee can be emotional nourishment, but constant online browsing can be emotional numbing.

With the holidays and shopping season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to check in with your emotional spending habits.

We unpack the science of dopamine and reward pathways to help you identify the difference between a small, intentional treat and impulsive spending driven by stress, loneliness, or boredom.

The goal isn't to stop treating yourself; it's to make sure your purchases are supporting your mental health, not masking a deeper need.

Here are 5 therapist-informed strategies for guilt-free, intentional indulgence:

✨ Make it meaningful.
✨ Check your emotional state.
✨ Pause before you buy.
✨ Plan indulgences.
✨ Balance generosity

Ready to ask yourself, 'Do I want the item or the relief?' Read it here: claibournecounseling.com/treat-yourself-culturewhen-its-ok-where-to-draw-the-line/

Celebrating the season with the incredible people behind Claibourne Counseling. ✨We’re so grateful for our clinicians an...
12/01/2025

Celebrating the season with the incredible people behind Claibourne Counseling. ✨

We’re so grateful for our clinicians and staff who uphold the highest quality of care for our community. 🎄✨

An evening filled with joy, connection, and genuine laughter was the perfect way to welcome the holiday season.

We’ve been thinking about the things we’re grateful for this season. Here are a few of ours.We wish you space for gratit...
11/27/2025

We’ve been thinking about the things we’re grateful for this season. Here are a few of ours.

We wish you space for gratitude, comfort, or simply what you need today. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍂

11/25/2025

The holidays are here, and while some people feel excited, others feel stressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally pulled back into old patterns. If this season is hard for you, you’re not alone.

Our new blog, “Understanding Trauma Triggers: Preparing for the Holiday Season Ahead,” explains what trauma triggers are and why the holidays can activate them. Family dynamics, sensory overload, financial pressure, grief, and familiar memories or scents can all send the nervous system into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.

Read it here: https://claibournecounseling.com/understanding-trauma-triggers-preparing-for-the-holiday-season-ahead/

Don Miguel Ruiz wrote The Four Agreements to help individuals examine internal beliefs that contribute to fear, self-cri...
11/20/2025

Don Miguel Ruiz wrote The Four Agreements to help individuals examine internal beliefs that contribute to fear, self-criticism, and emotional distress.

Rooted in Toltec wisdom, his work invites greater personal autonomy, reduced emotional reactivity, and a kinder internal dialogue.

In the midst of the gratitude season, familiar stressors and long-standing dynamics can resurface quickly. These agreements offer a framework for reducing reactivity, disrupting unhelpful cognitive and behavioral patterns, and supporting internal steadiness, which can be especially helpful during this time of year.

✨ Be impeccable with your word
✨ Don’t take anything personally
✨ Don’t make assumptions
✨ Always do your best

Which agreement feels most supportive for you right now?

Happy 5th Anniversary to the biggest heart on Team Claibourne, Chas. ✨🎉Chas Karakey, Director of Operations and Co-Found...
11/17/2025

Happy 5th Anniversary to the biggest heart on Team Claibourne, Chas. ✨🎉

Chas Karakey, Director of Operations and Co-Founder, has spent the past five years shaping the way Team Claibourne supports clients, clinicians, and our community. He is the person who goes the extra mile without being asked, holds integrity at the center of every decision, and ensures everyone here feels supported, understood, and cared for. No one tries harder, and no one cares deeper.

He is also the thoughtful force behind our marketing and community relationships, helping people understand who we are, how we work, and what ethical and compassionate care looks like in practice.

We are better because of you, Chas! ✨🎉

Brené Brown’s research shows that the people who assume others are doing their best actually have the healthiest boundar...
11/13/2025

Brené Brown’s research shows that the people who assume others are doing their best actually have the healthiest boundaries.

Assuming someone is doing their best keeps us out of judgment and helps us focus on what is, not what we think should or could be.

Compassion without boundaries can turn into resentment.
Boundaries without compassion can turn into disconnection.
Do you believe people are doing the best they can?

Let us know in the comments.

To every veteran, thank you for your service, your strength, and the sacrifices often carried quietly. It’s okay to ask ...
11/11/2025

To every veteran, thank you for your service, your strength, and the sacrifices often carried quietly.

It’s okay to ask for help. You were never meant to carry it all alone.

Today, we honor you.

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10613 N Hayden Road Suite J-100 & J-103
Scottsdale, AZ
85260

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14804858824

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