Serendipity Psychotherapy is a psychotherapy practice that specializes in trauma recovery and couples therapy. Each client is unique, so services are approached with a sensitivity to cultural, contextual, relational, societal, and biological factors. As each client finds their power in healing one area of their lives, other areas tend to follow as a result, often without being purposefully sought after!
Welcome to
chandler, arizona couples therapist
Serendipity Psychotherapy
You’ve held it together for so long — in your relationship, in your family, in your life. But it’s not working the same way it used to. You’re exhausted, spent, maybe even scared of what happens if things don’t change.
At Serendipity Psychotherapy, I work with couples and individuals navigating complex trauma, relational distress, and the fallout of systems that failed them. Whether you’re at a breaking point or just deeply stuck, therapy here is grounded, practical, and deeply relatable. I bring a blend of clinical expertise and real-person presence, because you deserve care that’s both effective and compassionate.
We laugh in session. We tell the truth. We slow down enough to understand what’s happening underneath the surface and practice something new. You don’t have to tiptoe around your pain or your hope here. There’s space for both.
Repair Your Relationships. Recover From Trauma. Experience Real, Lasting Change.
- google review
"Kathy is one of the top therapists I refer to! Her compassion, expertise, and ability to create a safe, supportive space make her an excellent choice for anyone seeking therapy. I consistently hear positive feedback from those who work with her and highly recommend her services."
where do you find yourself?
Looking for support in your relationship? Carrying the impact of trauma in your body, your mind, or your nervous system? I proudly serve individuals and couples across Arizona, including on site in Chandler, and virtually across Phoenix, Flagstaff, Mesa, Tucson, and all of the little towns in between. My overarching specialty areas are relationships and trauma, but there are a few key focus areas I return to again and again because they reflect so much of what the folks I sit with are quietly carrying.
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who this practice is a good fit for:
- Couples who want to repair trust, deepen connection, or navigate change with honesty and structure
- Individuals ready to explore how past trauma, family systems, or nervous system patterns are impacting their present
- People carrying unresolved trauma — whether rooted in childhood, relationships, or spiritual harm — who want steady, supported healing
- Highly motivated clients who are ready to do the work: willing to be honest, curious, and open to learning new patterns
who this practice might not be a good fit for:
- You’re looking for passive support or primarily want a space to vent without actively working toward change
- You’re not quite ready to be gently challenged or reflect on your own patterns
- You want therapy to fix your partner without considering your role in the dynamic
- You’re not open to exploring how your past, your nervous system, or relational habits might be affecting your present
- You're not willing or ready to make personal changes that support the health of the relationship
If you’re not sure, that’s okay. Reach out and let’s talk. We’ll figure out together whether this is the right space for you.
- google review
"Kathy is a GREAT clinician! She is passionate about her work and takes it seriously. She is a natural at connecting with others and making them feel safe and understood. She is very knowledgeable, skilled and I highly recommend her."
trauma-based couple therapy
You love each other, but something keeps getting in the way. The same arguments, the same silence, the same ache that things should feel better than this. I work with couples who feel stuck in painful, repetitive patterns, often shaped by trauma or attachment wounds that have gone unspoken for too long. Using an integrative, nervous-system-aware approach, I help you reconnect at the root, so you’re not just communicating better, you’re feeling safer with each other, too. Our work together brings forth practical change.
Short-Term, High-Impact Couple Therapy Intensives
When weekly therapy isn’t enough or the right fit, a Relationship Intensive offers focused, strategic support for those times when you need real, lasting change quickly. Tailored to your unique needs, these sessions provide a deep dive into your challenges without the distractions of group settings or the pressure of weekly appointments. Whether you're navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or facing a life transition, intensives give you the momentum you need to move forward on your terms.
Our Services
EMDR for Complex Trauma and Religious Deconstruction
Healing from trauma is hard enough — even more so when the source was a person, family, institution, or belief system that was supposed to keep you safe. If you're carrying relational PTSD, spiritual abuse, or confusion after leaving a high-control religious environment, you are not alone. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based tool that helps gently untangle the past from your present, so you can move forward with clarity, calm, and your own inner compass.
Support for First-Generation Women and Couples Healing Across Generations
Being the first in your family to go to therapy, question old dynamics, or set boundaries is courageous, and incredibly heavy. I work with first-generation women and couples who are doing the brave, messy work of interrupting generational cycles while still holding love for where they come from. Together, we’ll create a space where you don’t have to choose between honoring your roots and becoming who you want to be. You’re allowed to take up space and build a life that feels like yours, all while honoring and integrating the best parts of your culture.
Virtual Therapy Across Arizona
You shouldn’t have to sacrifice quality for convenience. Whether you're in Chandler, Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, or a small desert town off the grid, I offer secure, meaningful virtual therapy to individuals and couples across Arizona. From the comfort of your own space, we can still do deep, effective work — no commute, no waiting room, just therapy that actually works for your life without sacrificing the effectiveness of services.
If you’re identifying with any of these areas, you don’t have to carry it all on your own anymore. Let’s do this together.
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People come to therapy with me because they’re craving real change — not just validation, not just insight, but movement. I respect how much it takes to be here: the time, the energy, the emotional cost. That’s why I’m not here to waste any of it.
My approach is direct, relational, and grounded in real strategy — always with warmth, and often with a little humor. Therapy with me isn’t about passively nodding or waiting for change to happen. It’s collaborative, engaged, and tailored to you — your story, your goals, and your pace.
If that sounds like what you’re looking for, reach out. Let’s find out if this is a good fit.
