Free From Shadow
A place to explore who you really are.
Do you find yourself in a confusing space, trying to understand what goes on in your head and who you want to be?
Practical, straightforward counseling without judgment or pressure to arrive at a particular answer.
Adult men and women · Teens on a case-by-case basis
Telehealth only throughout Arizona · Individual sessions $75
Free Consultation
I offer a free 15-minute phone or video consultation to determine fit. No therapy is provided during this call.
Services
Individual Telehealth Counseling
Telehealth sessions are available throughout Arizona.
$75 per 53-minute session
Private pay only. Insurance is not accepted.
Couples Counseling
Online couples counseling throughout Arizona.
$125 per session
Private pay only. Insurance is not accepted.
When life doesn’t fit neatly into the boxes.
Making sense of your experience
Maybe you’ve experienced sexual trauma and are trying to make sense of what happened while also exploring questions about identity.
Maybe church or religious trauma has left you questioning beliefs that once shaped how you understood yourself and the world.
Or maybe life just doesn’t fit neatly into the boxes you’ve been given, and you want a place to explore who you really are.
Room for difficult questions
If that sounds familiar, I might be the therapist for you. I work with adult men and women who find themselves in these complicated spaces, and I also work with teens on a case-by-case basis.
I provide a place to explore difficult questions without judgment or pressure to arrive at a particular answer.
There’s room to talk about identity, beliefs, life meaning, and how you understand yourself—at your own pace.
About Me
I’m Mike Sanchez, an Arizona Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), practicing under clinical supervision, and an EMDR therapist. I’m also a veteran who has experienced homelessness and understands firsthand what it takes to rebuild and move forward.
I work with adult men and women, and I consider working with teens on a case-by-case basis.
My Approach
My style is practical, straightforward, and collaborative. We can talk openly about difficult experiences and questions without judgment or pressure to arrive at a particular answer.
Together, we’ll work to understand what’s happening in your life, how past experiences may be affecting you, and what matters to you now. There’s room for uncertainty, difficult feelings, and moving at your own pace.
I draw on EMDR, cognitive behavioral approaches, and trauma-informed practices when they fit your needs. We can combine deeper exploration with practical tools you can use in everyday life.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Sometimes the first step is having a place to talk openly and ask difficult questions.
This practice does not provide crisis services.
How much does counseling cost?
Individual telehealth counseling is $75 per 53-minute session. Couples counseling is $125 per session.
Do you accept insurance?
No. This is a private-pay practice, and I do not accept insurance.
What happens during the free consultation?
I offer a free 15-minute phone or video consultation so we can talk about what you’re looking for, answer questions, and see whether I might be a good fit. The consultation is not a therapy session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is counseling a fit for my teen?
I work with teens on a case-by-case basis. The free consultation is a chance to discuss your teen’s needs and whether my approach may be a good fit.
We can also talk about privacy, parent or guardian involvement, safety, and required reporting.
Is EMDR available?
Yes. We can discuss whether EMDR may fit your needs and goals during your consultation.
Where can we meet?
All sessions take place online through telehealth. Counseling is available throughout Arizona; in-person appointments are not offered.