Isabel Fernandes (She/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I specialize in working with individuals who have experiences trauma, ADHD, anxiety and depression.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I help individuals struggling with opening up due to trauma, life transitions, anxiety or depression. If you’ve learned to keep your emotions inside—whether out of fear of being misunderstood or feeling like a burden—opening up can feel overwhelming. In session, we will explore your experiences, process emotions, and work on addressing unhelpful behaviors. Together, we’ll work toward self-understanding, emotional balance, and addressing the beliefs and behaviors that are no longer serving you.

My Background and Approach

My approach is always strengths-focused, non-judgmental, and trauma informed. I utilize Brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and parts work to help clients release stuck emotions & access deeper, emotional work. I specialize in working with public safety professionals, healthcare workers, people in academia (faculty and students).

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I value non-judgement and curiosity, with lots of dark humor. Cursing in session is acceptable and encouraged. Outside of mental health, I love being outdoors and building community through hiking, paddleboarding, camping, and all things nature. My family is originally from Portugal, and I love finding creative ways to connect with my cultural.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Brainspotting Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Brainspotting

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • United Healthcare
  • Arizona Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC)
  • Evernorth
  • Carelon
  • United Healthcare EAP
  • Aetna Banner
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Português
  • Rate: $80 - 130/session

Reach out to Isabel