Cultivating the Courage to Heal
Trauma-informed therapy for adults and teens throughout Arizona
Providing compassionate, collaborative therapy for complex trauma, anxiety, grief, and self‑esteem issues with an approach grounded in connection, autonomy, and evidence‑based care.
Telehealth Therapy for Ages 16+ in the State of Arizona
Maybe you're here because something doesn't feel right.
Maybe you're constantly overthinking, struggling with intrusive thoughts, or feeling like you're always waiting for something to go wrong.
Maybe you've experienced trauma that still affects the way you see yourself, your relationships, or your sense of safety.
Maybe you're moving through grief or a major life transition and aren't sure how to find your footing.
Or maybe you simply know that you want something to change, even if you aren't quite sure what that change looks like yet.
You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy.
I'm Shelbi Uyehara, MSW, LCSW, and the therapist behind Tiger's Eye Counseling and Consulting.
I became a therapist because I learned firsthand during my time as the client, how important the therapeutic relationship can be towards healing. Being a therapist is such a sacred role that I am forever humbled to fill.
I believe therapy isn't simply about treating symptoms or checking diagnoses off a list. It's about understanding the person behind those experiences. I believe meaningful therapy begins with genuine connection, collaboration, and trust. Together, we'll explore what's happening beneath the surface, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop an approach that fits your goals and needs. My role isn't to tell you who you should be or how you should live. It's to help you better understand yourself, develop the tools you need, and feel more confident making choices that are right for you. My goal is to create the kind of space for my clients that is down-to-earth, human, and safe to explore your deepest, darkest hurts.
Hi, I’m Shelbi
What do I work with?
I work with adults and teenagers (16+) experiencing a range of concerns, including:
Trauma, Complex Trauma, and Dissociation
Anxiety and OCD
Grief and Loss
Self-esteem, Self worth, Negative Self beliefs
How we may work together
There is no single approach that works for everyone. Your therapy will be individualized to your goals, experiences, and needs.
Depending on what you're working through, I may incorporate:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A trauma-focused therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences that may still feel emotionally or physically “stuck.” EMDR also addresses negative beliefs or cognitions that can develop from difficult experiences, such as “I’m not good enough,” “I’m unsafe,” or “I can’t trust anyone,” helping you develop more balanced and adaptive beliefs.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a body-focused therapy that uses specific points in your visual field to help access and process emotions, memories, and experiences that may feel difficult to put into words. It is based on the idea that where we look can influence how we access and process what we are holding emotionally and physically. Brainspotting can support deeper processing, increased self-awareness, and greater emotional regulation.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a therapy approach that helps you build a more flexible relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate or avoid them. It focuses on acceptance, mindfulness, and identifying what truly matters to you so you can take meaningful action aligned with your values. The goal is to create a fuller, more intentional life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is a highly effective therapy for OCD, anxiety, and related concerns that helps you gradually face feared thoughts, situations, or sensations without relying on compulsions or avoidance. Through structured, supported practice, ERP helps retrain the brain to recognize that anxiety and uncertainty can be tolerated without needing to perform rituals or escape. Over time, this can reduce the power of fear and create greater confidence, flexibility, and freedom in daily life.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body, helping you notice and work with the physical sensations, emotions, and patterns that arise in response to stress and difficult experiences. Rather than focusing only on thoughts, somatic work helps you develop greater awareness of what your body is communicating and build a stronger sense of safety and regulation. This approach can support deeper healing, emotional processing, and a more connected relationship with yourself.
Attachment-based therapy
Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships and life experiences can shape the way we connect with others, understand ourselves, and respond to closeness, conflict, and vulnerability. Together, we work to understand relationship patterns and create a greater sense of safety, trust, and security in connection with others. The goal is to build healthier relationships while developing a more secure and compassionate relationship with yourself.
Parts Work
Parts work is an approach that explores the different “parts” of ourselves that develop in response to life experiences, each with its own emotions, beliefs, and protective roles. Rather than judging or trying to eliminate these parts, therapy helps you understand what they are trying to protect and what they need. This can foster greater self-compassion, internal harmony, and a stronger sense of connection with yourself.
Online Therapy Throughout Arizona
Tiger's Eye Counseling and Consulting provides telehealth therapy to adults and teens throughout Arizona.
Online therapy allows you to receive consistent, individualized support from a private and comfortable environment without having to travel to an office. Whether you're in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Glendale, Tucson, Goodyear, or elsewhere in Arizona, therapy can be accessible from wherever you are. I offer evening appointments as I truly believe therapy “after hours” truly just hits different.