Meet Your Therapist
Mandy Pavey carries a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Grand Canyon University. She is an approved clinician under the direct supervision of Emilie Christman, MS, LCSW at Christian Counseling Services of Arizona.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Mandy moved to the Philippines where she spent time working with girls who were rescued from sexual abuse. Upon returning to the U.S., she continued the majority of her professional career as a social worker, working with teens and young adults who were pregnant or parenting and had aged out of the foster care system. She went on to volunteer at a camp for children in foster care as a counselor and director; eventually opening her own home to provide a safe and loving place for children and teens who were experiencing displacement from their families.
Through these experiences, Mandy was able to walk alongside many young people who were hurting, meeting them where they were at in their pursuit of hope and healing. Mandy is a firm believer in the transformative power of relationships; recognizing that although relationships are often the main source of pain, they are also a pathway of healing. Her desire is to be a vessel of Truth, with guidance from the Lord who understands one’s deepest needs before a word is spoken.
Mandy is an Arizona native with a love for the quiet peace of nature, enjoys anything that encourages her creative artistic side, and never turns down a good card or board game. Mandy is a wife and mother and enjoys slow weekends at home with her family.
Mandy's office!
Therapeutic Services
Fostering Emotional Health
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Mandy has experience working with individuals who find themselves impacted by trauma and PTSD. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Mandy understands it can be challenging to find therapeutic services for your child or adolescent. She has experience serving this demographic with extensive background within her professional career as a social worker, ABA specialist, and experience working with children in the foster care system.
Neurodivergence
Mandy has experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals. Her approach is affirming and judgement-free, focused not on "fixing" clients but on helping clients understand their wiring and building strategies that fit their lives and goals.
Abuse Backgrounds
Mandy works closely with individuals with histories of abuse. Her approach is trauma-informed and compassionate, focused not on rushing recovery but on helping clients process their experiences at their own pace and rebuild a sense of safety and trust in themselves and others.
Affiliated with CCS
EMDR Trained
Why Choose EMDR
Proven Results, Trusted Worldwide
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an extensively researched, proven therapy designed to help people recover from trauma and PTSD.
Process What Happened
EMDR helps address the experiences behind current struggles. People may choose EMDR when they recognize that past experiences are still affecting their emotions, beliefs, relationships, or reactions in the present. EMDR can address past experiences, present triggers, and future situations, rather than focusing only on current symptoms.
Reduce the Impact
EMDR does not require extensive talking about the trauma. Someone may choose EMDR because they do not want to repeatedly describe every detail of a distressing experience. Although talking about experiences can be part of treatment, EMDR allows clients to work with memories without requiring the same level of detailed verbal processing or prolonged exposure used in some other approaches.
Work Beyond Words
EMDR addresses thoughts, emotions, and body responses together. EMDR works with different aspects of an experience, including images, negative beliefs, emotions, and physical sensations. This can be helpful for someone who understands something intellectually but continues to experience an emotional or physical reaction to it. The goal is not to erase the memory, but to help it become less distressing and allow more adaptive beliefs and responses to develop.
Develop a Healthier Way
EMDR is a structured, evidence-supported approach. Someone may choose EMDR because they want a structured therapeutic process with an established protocol. The EMDR Institute describes an eight-phase approach that allows time for preparation before beginning memory reprocessing. EMDR also has substantial research support, particularly for PTSD and trauma-related difficulties, and is included in recommendations from several professional health organizations and clinical guidelines.
frequently asked questions
Do you acccept insurance?
Although I do not accept insurance, I can provide something called a "superbill" which some insurance companies allow you to submit for reimbursement.
How much does it cost?
The rate is $135 per 50 minute session.
What should I expect?
I am here to listen and learn about your life and what brought you here. Together we'll explore what matters to you and create a plan that feels right. Your pace, your rhythm, always.
How can I get on the schedule?
Below, you can fill out the form to connect with me to schedule a brief initial consultation at no cost to see if we're a good fit. You can also call, text, or email.
Where are you located?
My office is located at Ray and Ironwood at the border of East Mesa and Apache Junction. Additionally, I can provide virtual sessions through a secure platform.
Do I need to be Christian?
Christian integration is available for those who desire it. However, I honor and work with people of all beliefs and spiritual practices.
Contact Mandy Today
Call or Text: (602) 879-8330
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