Integrative Counseling & Consulting
The Mind and Body Can Agree...
Phone: (480) 267-7256
Address: 4425 N. 24th Street. Suite 150 | Phoenix, Az 85016
About The Practitioners
Dr. Ina Hilgers, PsyD, LPC, NCC
Dr. Ina Hilgers, owner of Integrative Counseling, is a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) with an emphasis on neurobiology and trauma. She is also a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). The healing industry continues to experience significant change and growth. Dr. Hilgers actively engages in methods of treatment that compliment evidence-based practice for healing. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sandtray therapy, biofeedback (Heartmath), and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). Dr. Hilgers is also certified to train other clinicians and individuals in biofeedback for both professional and personal use. She has supervised other clinicians to professional licensure and provides training for both clinicians and organizations in trauma-informed care and practice.
Dr. Hilgers continues to have a passion for the beautiful work of healing traumatic experiences and confusions about the intrinsic value of every human being. While the healing industry can be frustrating and confusing, she strives to bring a kind and effective approach into every session. The therapeutic relationship invites the clinician into the sacred territory of your past experiences that influence present beliefs and sometimes distortions. This can feel incredibly overwhelming. Working collaboratively and compassionately to find the answers you already have (but may not be aware of) is beautiful work indeed. Dr. Hilgers is able to connect in ways that support sustainable change...after-all, one of the goals of therapy includes completing therapy!
About the Practitioner
Tara Fischer MSPC, LPC
Tara’s clinical approach to therapy is similar to the way she lives her life: consciously decluttering negative thoughts and feelings while actively making room for new ideas about what is possible for the future. Creating space to envision a different future while consciously examining past traumas through the lens of understanding can shift a client towards realizing their own potential. Tara’s experience working with children and adults with complex sexual, emotional, and physical trauma has led her to value the therapeutic relationship as a process of immense healing and growth. Tara is an EMDR I and II trained therapist with a passion for allowing the client to observe connections to past trauma in order to feel the relief of letting go of thoughts, feelings, and sensations that no longer serve the client moving forward. Tara creates a nonjudgmental space to allow the client to share their unique story while also focusing on daily habits that support change. Tara is also Trauma-focused CBT and Solution-focused trained, making use of specific approaches to meet the client’s therapeutic needs.
About the Practitioner
Dr. Amanda (Andi) Fetzner PsyD, LAC
Andi Fetzner is a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who works with adults and adolescents, through telehealth care. She specializes in trauma and emotional wellness. Every individual holds their own unique solution to reconciling their distress. As your therapist, Dr. Fetzner's role is to assist you in finding your solution through evidence-based models of treatment and client-centered care.
Being human can be hard...and while it is ok to not be ok, it is also wonderful when you discover you want to feel better. Connection with yourself is the first step. Sometimes we can benefit from a bit of assistance with this.
Whether this is your first, fifteenth, or fiftieth time coming to therapy, you are welcome here. As a trauma-responsive practitioner, Dr. Fetzner strives to walk alongside you as you navigate through this part of your healing journey. Maybe you have some obstacles getting in the way of being present with yourself and in the world. There are some parts of our "self" that are more helpful than others and it is good to know that all of these parts of ourselves are actually trying to be helpful. In your sessions with Dr. Fetzner, you will experience a space to pause and reflect on how your past has influenced your present and how you can choose your own beautiful, new path. Dr. Fetzner utilizes EMDR, mindfulness, expressive arts, and cognitive techniques that support the healing process.
"We can't control the ocean but we can learn to ride the waves"
-Rumi-
About the Practitioner
Gretchen Snyder MSPC, LAC
Gretchen Snyder MSPC, LAC
Gretchen Snyder MSPC, LAC
Gretchen Snyder MSPC, LAC
Gretchen Snyder MSPC, LAC
Gretchen Snyder is a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and licensed American sign language (ASL) interpreter originally from New York, NY who has been a resident of Phoenix, AZ for the last nine years. Gretchen is experienced working with individuals, children, and families. She also has experience with group and couples’ therapy. When we are traversing darker places and suffering seems too big to reconcile on our own, we seek assistance to make the journey. Gretchen has dedicated herself to excellence in care through integration of treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, expressive therapy, and play therapy. Gretchen approaches her work with the mindset that healing, and growth are attainable for everyone. Finding the root of the disruption in our sense of well-being, through a holistic and kind approach, creates a space of safety and care for her clients. Her practice is oriented to co-exploration, grounded in wisdom, to find individually specific solutions to her client’s experience of suffering. Her work with children is informed by the reality that children heal through play and a felt sense of safety in the therapeutic environment; coupled with active participation of their parents.
About the Practitioner
Derek Sessom, MPC, LPC
Derek Sessom, MPC, LPC
Derek Sessom, MPC, LPC
Derek Sessom, MPC, LPC
Derek Sessom, MPC, LPC
Derek Sessom is a Professionally Licensed Clinician. He has experience working with adults, teens, and families. He is passionate about the healing process and constantly strives to learn and grow in ways that support the success of those he works with.
People experience different levels of fear that might keep them from beginning therapy. Derek, first and foremost, creates a space that is open to healing the unique challenges people encounter. He listens with an intent and a belief that “through clarity comes positive change.” This further supports his desire to share the healing journey with his clients in a way that also results in sustainable change. Healing is a process that benefits from being in a space that is comfortable and safe to explore the sacred ground of our suffering. Derek is able to utilize methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Therapy, and CBT strategies. He is also in the process of being trained in EMDR. This all contributes to creating a space where you can build resilience through a new, transformational narrative. Derek believes everyone holds the unique answers to their troubles that can be more easily discovered and healed through the therapeutic process.
About Our Clinical Services
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. EMDR therapy has been extensively researched and has demonstrated effectiveness for trauma.
Biofeedback
HeartMath technology is an innovative approach to improving emotional wellbeing. Learn to change your heart rhythm pattern to create physiological coherence; a scientifically measurable state characterized by increased order and harmony in our mind, emotions and body.
Sandtray
Sandplay is an approach to psychological work that is more hands on. This method is centered around the minds natural capacity to make sense of experiences through imagery and creativity.