Haley Anderson, LCSW,
Haley Anderson, LCSW
Therapy for Children, Teens, Adults, and Athletes in Scottsdale, Arizona
Haley Anderson, LCSW, holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Connecticut. Haley has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, helping clients navigate concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, life transitions, and behavioral or academic challenges.
Haley is committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and compassionate therapy environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools for meaningful growth.
Haley Anderson’s Approach to Therapy
In her work with clients, Haley draws from a variety of evidence-informed treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her approach is flexible, client-centered, and tailored to each person’s needs, strengths, goals, and lived experience.
Haley uses a client-centered framework with the understanding that each client is the expert in their own life. She believes every client is unique and may benefit from a creative, personalized approach that supports empowerment, confidence, emotional growth, and overall well-being.
Experience With Children, Teens, Families, and Trauma
Haley completed her clinical internship as a school social worker, counseling elementary school students with behavioral and academic challenges. She also worked in the foster care setting as a foster family therapist, gaining experience supporting clients and families with complex trauma histories.
Her background allows her to support children, adolescents, adults, and families with compassion, structure, and practical therapeutic tools. Depending on the client’s needs, therapy may focus on emotional regulation, coping skills, communication, self-esteem, trauma recovery, school stress, family relationships, and life transitions.
Therapy Support for Athletes
Haley was a Division I collegiate athlete and understands the impact that emotional well-being can have on athletic performance. She recognizes the unique pressures, performance expectations, anxiety, physical demands, and mental demands that can come with being an athlete.
Haley has a passion for working with athletes of all levels, helping them navigate sport-related challenges such as performance anxiety, confidence, perfectionism, injury recovery, stress, pressure, and identity outside of athletics. Her goal is to help athletes build the emotional tools they need to feel grounded, confident, and successful both in and outside their sport.
Outside of the Therapy Room
Outside of work, Haley enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She also loves animals and enjoys working out, going for walks, baking, painting, and watching movies.
Key Takeaways
- Haley provides therapy for children, teens, adults, and athletes in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- She supports clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
- Her approach may include CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and client-centered therapy.
- Haley has experience in school social work, foster care, family therapy, and trauma-informed support.
- As a former Division I athlete, Haley understands the emotional and performance-related challenges athletes may face.
Frequently Asked Questions
What concerns does Haley Anderson work with?
Haley works with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, school stress, family transitions, self-esteem challenges, athletic performance stress, and major life changes.
Does Haley work with athletes?
Yes. Haley has a passion for working with athletes of all levels. As a former Division I collegiate athlete, she understands performance anxiety, perfectionism, pressure, confidence struggles, injury recovery, stress, and the emotional demands of competitive sports.
What therapy approaches does Haley use?
Haley may draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), client-centered therapy, trauma-informed care, and creative therapeutic approaches depending on each client’s needs.
Related Services and Resources
Therapist
Masters Degree
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Play Therapy Art Therapy Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)