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My office is located Downtown Phoenix. If you prefer to stay in your cozy clothes, avoid a drive or make a therapy appointment happen on your lunch break-I got you! Telehealth appointments are super convenient and easy to provide. Or if you wanna bounce back and forth from in person to virtual over time, you’re allowed to do that too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/1665782928169-WUNGWE34YG7IGWBMUJ5C/MadelinePhoto41.jpg Therapy - EMDR for Trauma & Anxiety EMDR is my favorite approach to counseling. Instead of utilizing talk therapy and coping skills to address symptoms, EMDR provides an alternative to address core issues at hand. EMDR works to desensitize disturbance from trauma by reprocessing memories with a evidenced based protocol. Won’t lie, when I first learned about EMDR, it sounded a little “woo woo” to me, but I’ve experienced healing from it first hand and now it’s my go-to with clients! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/3c3e57c5-e4da-48a9-ab63-116f7e6171ee/DESERTMINISESSIONS87.jpg Therapy - Relationship Counseling Eventually stress evolves from our minds to our relationships. It might present in isolation, arguments or ongoing cycles of miscommunication. Whether it’s with your partner, friend, family or coworkers, tense relationships are exhausting. Let’s explore your relationships and gain more insight into your patterns. Learning about attachment styles, implementing boundaries and gaining clarity on your values can be a game changer for your relationships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/1665782884127-K4U4OV63JQYNGB7SQ2X4/MadelinePhoto13.jpg Therapy - Career Consulting We spend the majority of our time at work. 40 hours a week is a lot of hours. If your job is a place that holds more stress than progress, this will wear on you over time. Finding a career that is fulfilling and aligns with your values is worthy of your time and efforts. Yes, it doesn’t happen overnight. But identifying a destination and creating a roadmap to get there provides relief in knowing your current spot is temporary. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/home daily 1.0 2025-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/1667669298372-VY457OADU4OFZA3N5IST/carlie-rouse-lpc.jpg Home - Hi, I’m Carlie A therapist, coffee lover, and hype girl I believe everyone can benefit from learning to recognize our feelings, regulate our emotions, use communication skills and learn to cope with suffering. Why didn’t we learn these skills in grade school? These are essential tools to have healthy relationships with ourselves and others. I nerd out on all-things psychology and I want to take what I’ve learned to help you find peace and a fulfilling life. Let’s create space where we can pause the chaos in life and take the time to do the inner work. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-01-13 https://www.aligned-counseling.com/instagram daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/72dabfbf-1cdd-4688-b2f9-abc22ed00081/Screenshot+2026-03-10+at+3.19.42+PM.png Instagram Landing Page - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/404-page daily 0.75 2022-12-27 https://www.aligned-counseling.com/about daily 0.75 2024-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/52eb28df-e089-4f8a-8fd3-082422b4bc2c/carlie_by+Shealyn+Rose+Photography.jpg About - Hi, I’m Carlie I’m so glad you’re here Call me a sucker for happy endings, but I love helping people find healing & excel in life. Growing up an athlete, I learned young to push through discomfort for the wins. I found fulfillment taking underclassmen under my wing and teaching them tricks to gain confidence. In college, I mentored students who frequently shared about their family trauma, high anxiety and lack of direction in life. I knew I should be a therapist when I started reading books on how to heal from trauma instead of studying for my bio exam. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/supervision daily 0.75 2024-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/1665782884100-OA4A2O71EDLJHJZQZXGF/MadelinePhoto5.jpg Supervision - Clinical Supervision If you are looking for feedback and guidance in your counseling practice, I am an approved Clinical Supervisor with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. Regardless of how long we have been therapists, we are always growing and refining our practice. Having a safe space to staff your clients will help you feel more confident as a clinician and provide quality care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/1665782928149-BFMZ9GXEFRA4NCGTYQUJ/MadelinePhoto30.jpg Supervision - EMDR Consultation I drank the EMDR Kool-Aid and not only do I want to help clients find healing with it, I want to help clinicians feel more confident using it. If you’ve attended EMDR basic training, you know there are countless moments of pause that arise as you begin to use EMDR with your clients. Did I choose the right target? Is this client ready for EMDR? Should I use a cognitive interweave? I feel stuck. Is this dissociation? Did the client actually clear the memory? We can go on and on… If you want to staff a specific case, or work toward becoming EMDR certified, schedule a consultation. I’m an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and eager to help! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/1665782884127-K4U4OV63JQYNGB7SQ2X4/MadelinePhoto13.jpg Supervision - Career with Aligned Finding a place to work as a therapist is an essential decision and dictates so much of your experience as a clinician. How many clients you see a week, the environment of the workspace, the compensation, and the flexibility it provides sets the stage for your lifestyle. If you think Aligned is a good fit for you, let’s connect! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/6d3cec81-fbc3-4486-bf4c-d230f174fc35/unsplash-image-GnvurwJsKaY.jpg Supervision - Internship Site Are you a student looking for an internship? The most stressful part of grad school for me was finding an internship site. There are so many factors to consider including the supervisor’s credentials, the area of specialty the site provides, the location and especially the flexibility to align with your school and work schedule. I’d love to help you find the right spot for your goals, whether that is at Aligned or somewhere else! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/8b920c9f-271f-4f39-b7fb-2d5c2b56faeb/carlie_desert_by+alexandra+loraine+photography.jpg Supervision - Counseling Career Consulting Real life. I have found navigating the counseling world to be overwhelming and quite honestly, lonely. There is so much they didn’t teach us in graduate school that is needed in the field. Information isn’t easy to find and I’ve had to search hard to find authentic, trustworthy, and helpful humans along the way. If you need help processing decisions, reviewing contracts, navigating compensation, board rules, and overall expectations, I’m here for you. I’m committed to helping therapists find their voice in this space. You aren’t alone. I’ve got you. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/team daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/94e0aa74-3aec-4e6a-9ff0-c8008b566b2e/Intro+templates.png Meet the Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/9f322a35-2aaa-4f11-bf49-9d0a4ce2d83d/Carlie.png Meet the Team - Carlie Deadman (Rouse), LPC-S I’m Carlie, the owner and visionary of Aligned. I have a passion for providing excellent mental health care AND empowering therapists to do this together. There are only so many hours in a day and we can help more people with more therapists. I’m thrilled to see our team growing and I can’t wait for you to meet these humans! I provide individual therapy to clients and supervision to therapists on my team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/08de5632-ad26-4c57-86d6-682425e0d88a/Amanda.jpg Meet the Team - Amanda Anderson LPC-S, LPC-MHSP Amanda specializes working with individuals who struggle with relationships, trauma, and self-worth. She brings an authentic, non-judgmental vibe to their healing journey and makes sure clients leave sessions with skills they can use now and forever. Amanda helps people not only find the root cause of their struggles, but heal from them using EMDR processing to bring long term relief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/ec554bbf-b309-4a95-aa35-98256c1dab2c/Cassidy.png Meet the Team - Cassidy Pavelich, LAC Cassidy is passionate about helping individuals overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential. Her approach to therapy is collaborative and person-centered. Cassidy works with her clients to identify their unique needs and goals, and she tailors interventions to meet those needs. Cassidy believes in a holistic approach to mental health, addressing not only potential symptoms, but also any underlying causes. She loves utilizing EMDR therapy for those who want to dive deeper into the therapeutic process. In sessions with Cassidy, you can expect a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment. She creates a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. Cassidy will work with you to help you develop the skills and insights you need to lead a more fulfilling life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/30408a21-dca0-446b-9bbe-226a4573f966/Stacy+2.png Meet the Team - Stacy Bettelon, LPC Stacy is incredibly easy to connect with. She grew up an athlete and with brothers, so she is a tough gal and has a great sense of humor! She is passionate about helping humans work through difficult times in their lives by creating a judgement-free space to process situations and grow. Stacy loves working with clients to increase their confidence, self-worth and overcome their mental barriers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/6cadff76-0919-4a84-8da1-5f21e5635bb0/Website+Headshotjpg+-+Deana+Bledsoe.jpg Meet the Team - Deana Bledsoe, LAC Deana is a former collegiate athlete who loves supporting those navigating life changes including one’s biggest and smallest moments. She uses her energy, passion, and expertise throughout the healing experience known as therapy. Through creating a safe space, Deana believes in developing a connection based on trust and strives to help client’s build a powerful mindset, resilience, and confidence. Her specialty includes addressing trauma using EMDR, working with athletes, and building emotion regulation skills. She would love to connect and help you reach your therapeutic goals! For more information, schedule a consultation or check out her social media for mental health tips @deanabledsoe_therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/076f01a0-4e08-4f76-af3c-78bdb46f65a0/AlignedCounseling2025_0162.jpg Meet the Team - Rates Therapy session rates are determined based on the experience and credentialing of the provider. Our current rates are: $135 with Licensed Associate Counselors $155 with Independently Licensed Counselors $250 with Owner & Clinical Director Carlie https://www.aligned-counseling.com/iglauren daily 0.75 2024-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/4a08c224-1911-467a-8833-ab9d7e8c9660/Headshot+for+Lauren+Brands+April+2024.jpg Instagram Landing Page Lauren - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/groups daily 0.75 2025-09-25 https://www.aligned-counseling.com/igcassidy daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/f339de9d-d45c-4787-a788-8cd31e343f52/Screenshot+2026-03-10+at+3.17.11+PM.png Instagram Landing Page Cassidy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/igstacy daily 0.75 2024-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/b041ca2f-28f2-4c23-a364-63ffee61d4ea/Headshot+for+Stacy+from+Alex.jpg Instagram Landing Page Stacy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/igdeana daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/69fb3dfb-5e86-43ce-bbd4-4ac17a26a82d/Screenshot+2026-03-10+at+3.14.52+PM.png Instagram Landing Page Deana - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/igamanda daily 0.75 2024-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/d756763b-fb47-4271-ae20-3ee333223e69/Headshot+for+Amanda+by+Alex.jpg Instagram Landing Page Amanda - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aligned-counseling.com/career daily 0.75 2025-05-19 https://www.aligned-counseling.com/about-carlie daily 0.75 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/8fa39024-9926-4f63-9d6b-986e8444a1cf/AlignedCounseling2025_0125.jpg Carlie - Hi, I’m Carlie I’m so glad you’re here Call me a sucker for happy endings, but I love helping people find healing & excel in life. Growing up an athlete, I learned young to push through discomfort for the wins. I found fulfillment taking underclassmen under my wing and teaching them tricks to gain confidence. In college, I mentored students who frequently shared about their family trauma, high anxiety and lack of direction in life. I knew I should be a therapist when I started reading books on how to heal from trauma instead of studying for my bio exam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/219075c8-3fa1-406d-83ff-8d5562e6c905/Carlie+EMDR-3466.jpg Carlie - Let’s connect! carlie@aligned-counseling.com (602) 848-3323 Licensed to help clients located in Arizona Follow me on Instagram for therapy content & fun! https://www.aligned-counseling.com/about-amanda daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/f81e3e48-68b8-49c1-b75f-3b7839169460/AlignedCounseling2025_0041.jpg Amanda Anderson - Hi, I’m Amanda I help people who keep reliving old patterns in relationships like shutting down, fearing abandonment, or feeling "too much" and "not enough" at the same time. I help my clients not only understand why they react the way they do but finally heal the root of those survival responses through EMDR. I specialize in Complex PTSD, attachment wounds, relationship/self worth struggles, and dissociation so you can feel secure in your relationship with yourself, others, and world around you again, or maybe for the first time. I am an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Certified Therapist and also integrate DBT, parts work, and an attachment focused approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/acc5f406-d249-4be1-ad0c-14b16f437817/AlignedCounseling2025_0190.jpg Amanda Anderson - Let’s connect! Amanda@aligned-counseling.com (602) 248-8310 Licensed to help clients located in Arizona & Tennessee Follow me on Instagram for therapy content & fun! https://www.aligned-counseling.com/about-cassidy daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/5a3377be-9f5a-43ce-93e2-0a9cb05ae36b/AlignedCounseling2025_0075.jpg Cassidy Pavelich - Hi, I’m Cassidy I deeply believe we aren’t meant to navigate the hard things alone! I’m passionate about providing a space where you feel safe enough to be yourself. I love supporting humans who might be navigating low self-esteem, identity questions, major life changes, trauma, or the pressure to be everything for everyone. If you’ve spent a lot of time putting yourself last or wondering who you’re “supposed” to be, then you’re in the right place. I specialize in using EMDR therapy to help you move beyond just coping and actually heal the patterns that keep you stuck. I bring a down-to-earth and nonjudgmental approach to therapy & I would love to chat more about what support could look like for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/c831c488-9a03-47dd-837d-6d5de6bce452/AlignedCounseling2025_0174.jpg Cassidy Pavelich - Let’s connect! Cassidy@aligned-counseling.com (602) 935-0109 Licensed to help clients located in Arizona Follow me on Instagram for therapy content & fun! https://www.aligned-counseling.com/about-deana daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/26d6cc24-1860-460a-bf07-5b3cb68eb400/AlignedCounseling2025_0076.jpg Deana Bledsoe - Hi, I’m Deana I love working with individual adults, athletes, high performers, and couples! I take a collaborative approach to heal from trauma, strengthen sports performance, and help couples deepen their bond. EMDR is my primary form of therapy to process impactful events and bring relief through the mind and body connection. I also incorporate DBT, parts work, and EFT to make progress towards your goals! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/59fd9d04-d675-41de-ac7a-425017f2a1bc/AlignedCounseling2025_0167.jpg Deana Bledsoe - Let’s connect! Deana@aligned-counseling.com (480) 630-7395 Licensed to help clients located in Arizona Follow me on Instagram for therapy content & fun! https://www.aligned-counseling.com/about-stacy daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/9082d70c-943c-42e0-8f8f-3c8a7b89a8c9/AlignedCounseling2025_0046.jpg Stacy Bettelon - Hi, I’m Stacy I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in perinatal/postpartum care. I am passionate about helping soon to be mamas, current moms or seasoned professionals find the support they need to get through this crazy ride called motherhood. I provide a non-judgmental and humorous space for clients to vocalize their ups and downs and how difficult seasons can be. I want to normalize the dislikes of pregnancy/motherhood as well as decrease the societal pressures to be the "perfect mom". I want all expecting and current moms to feel validated in their journey and educate them on how to manage hormonal changes, navigate the new normal, struggles with their partners, regulating their nervous system and taking care of themselves! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6349d4626b23972a27b4332f/84b61fd0-f469-4db3-a41b-1cfcf43058e1/AlignedCounseling2025_0153+%281%29.jpg Stacy Bettelon - Let’s connect! 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