Theresa Hay, MS, LPC, NCC

Theresa is passionate about mental health, valuing an integrated approach that incorporates mental & physical health, spiritual well-being, and healthy relationships.  She embraces a trauma informed approach utilizing many EMDR* (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) protocols that are effective when working with trauma presentations.   She works with substance abuse and sex addiction.  She has taught DBT groups, works with anxiety disorders, depression, body image issues, anger management.  She takes a light-hearted approach when connecting with teens and children (6 years old+).

Hope is powerful. Theresa feels it is an honor to work with clients and help them move beyond their current struggles. She grew up in difficult circumstances with parents who suffered with mental illness, co-morbid medical issues, and chemical dependency. As a young college student, she found hope in her Christian faith which helped her build her life on a solid foundation.

She wholeheartedly believes your past is not your future.

Theresa and her husband have been married for 36 years.  They enjoy their 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.  She is passionate about fitness and enjoys running, cycling, hiking, paddle boarding, and traveling. Theresa has been a licensed as a Certified Personal Trainer since 2008 and loves to encourage others pursue a healthy lifestyle.

Theresa earned her Professional Counseling degree from Grand Canyon University. She is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors as a National Certified Counselor (NCC*).  Theresa is Trained in EMDR and is a CSAT-Candidate (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist). She is an Approved Clinical Supervisor in the State of Arizona. Theresa is available to give mental health presentations at churches, schools or other organizations. 

Theresa sees clients in two offices. 

North Scottsdale:  8700 E Vista Bonita Drive
# 236
Scottsdale AZ 85255

Anthem Office: 42104 N Venture Drive,
Suite B105
Anthem AZ 85086