Shari Kirschner, LCSW

Christian Trauma Therapist

Hello and welcome. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me to see if I might sound like the right therapist for you. I am a Christian trauma therapist in Tucson, AZ. I help adults gently peel back the layers of trauma, attachment wounding, and emotional suffering so you can experience healing and find joy and purpose in your life and relationships. 

If the Christian faith is important to your as you heal, as a fellow believer it would be my honor to intertwine the healing power of God’s grace and steadfast love with solid psychological interventions. If faith is not something you’re looking for in therapy, please know that I desire to walk alongside anyone who is suffering, from any faith background of walk of life. 

What's Going On?

  • Do you have a trauma story?
  • Are you in a deep state of depression?
  • Is anxiety limiting you from reaching your full potential?
  • Would you like to experience healing from childhood wounds?
  • Perhaps you’re intrigued by the idea of a Christian trauma therapist?
  • Have you been the victim of workplace bullying?
  • Is disordered eating part of your story?
  • Do you have complex trauma and rely on dissociation to cope?
  • Curious about parts work and how it can help?
  • Maybe living is hard and you’re rapidly losing hope that anything will change?
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I'm Shari.

Hey there. I’m so grateful you’re here. I hope that while you here you can breathe just a little easier and take comfort in knowing that help is just around the bend. My name is Shari Kirschner, LCSW, and I’m a Christian trauma therapist in Tucson. I am licensed to provide psychotherapy. 

I provide trauma therapy for adults and particularly enjoy offering trauma therapy from a Christian perspective if this is requested. I believe healing from the pain of our past is possible and it would be my joy to walk alongside you on your healing journey. 

Credentials

Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW-12847
AZBBHE Approved Clinical Supervisor 

Education

Master of Social Work, Arizona State University, 2003
Bachelor of Arts, University of Arizona, 1999

Training

EMDR, EMDRIA Trained
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 
ISST-D Professional Training Level 1-2

Approach

Genuine + Relational + Curious
Gentle + Compassionate

Services

I provide trauma therapy for adults 18+ and enjoy working with women and men; college student and young adults; and seniors. 

I provide quality psychotherapy to clients of all faith backgrounds and from all walks of life. As a Christian trauma therapist, I am comfortable incorporating spiritual truths into therapy and helping you connect to the heart of God if this is your preference.

I draw from a variety of different approaches to help ensure that your treatment is unique and personalized to you and your goals for therapy. 

Treatment Models

  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Therapy (EMDR)
  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Mindfulness
  • Mending the Soul
  • Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS)
  • Ego State Therapy (EST)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Somatic Psychology
  • Neuroscience-informed
  • Christian Counseling (when requested)

Specialties

  • Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • PTSD/C-PTSD
  • Grief/Loss
  • Dissociation
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Abandonment
  • Disordered Eating
  • Negative Body Image
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Attachment Wounds
  • Spiritual Abuse

Schedule, Location & Fees

Schedule & Location

I currently offer sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the afternoons.

In Person and Telehealth options

Joshua Tree Counseling
7522 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 308-4999 call or text
(520) 844-8139 fax

Fees

Private Pay Fee: $140/hr*

I accept all major credit cards, HSA cards, and cash for payment. I do no accept health insurance as a form of payment. Superbills are provided which you can submit to your insurance as part of your out-of-network benefits.

*counseling hr is 50 minutes

Good Faith Estimate

Under a law passed in January 2022 called the No Surprises Act, health care providers must provide clients who don’t have insurance or who do not plan on using insurance an estimate of the bill for requested services. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your most recent Good Faith Estimate (GFE), you can dispute the bill. At Joshua Tree Counseling, GFEs are provided to your through the secure client portal. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.

Contact.

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If you’re ready to book an appointment, click here to pick an appointment that works for you. Use the form below if you can’t find an appointment, have another question or you’d like to be added to my cancellation list. 

If you are a current client and need to reach me, please log into the portal and send me a secure message. Click here to access the portal. 

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