Your Journey to Well-being Starts Here: Welcome to Energize Therapeutic Counseling Solutions
It all begins with an idea.
Welcome to Energize Therapeutic Counseling Solutions: Your Partner in Mental Health Journey
Hello and welcome! I’m Ellen Durant, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and the founder of Energize Therapeutic Counseling Solutions. It’s truly a privilege to introduce myself and my practice, where my passion is to empower individuals and couples across Arizona to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply stuck. You might be searching for answers, coping strategies, or just a safe space to be truly heard. If you've found yourself asking, "Where can I find effective mental health support near me?" or "Is there a therapist who truly understands my struggles with anxiety or relationships?" – then you're in the right place.
Telehealth Counseling: Quality Care, Wherever You Are in Arizona
Based in Chandler, AZ, Energize Therapeutic Counseling Solutions is built on the foundation of accessibility and convenience. We proudly offer telehealth counseling services to clients throughout the entire Phoenix metro area – from Scottsdale and Tempe to Mesa, Gilbert, and beyond – and indeed, to all residents across Arizona.
This means you can access compassionate, professional mental health care from the comfort and privacy of your own home, office, or any secure location. No more battling traffic, finding parking, or rearranging your entire day for an appointment. Telehealth makes therapy fit seamlessly into your life, ensuring that your well-being remains a top priority, no matter your schedule or location. For those asking their smart assistants, "Find a licensed therapist offering virtual sessions in Arizona," we are here to help.
Empowering You Through Evidence-Based Therapy
My commitment is to provide evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs. What does "evidence-based" mean? It means the therapeutic approaches I utilize are backed by rigorous research, demonstrating their effectiveness in helping people achieve positive and lasting change.
At Energize Therapeutic Counseling Solutions, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Your experiences, challenges, and goals are unique, and your therapy should reflect that. I integrate traditional therapeutic techniques with innovative practices to create a customized treatment plan just for you. My aim is to equip you with practical tools and insights that empower you to navigate life’s complexities with greater resilience and confidence.
Specializing in What Matters Most to You
Many individuals and couples seek support for common yet deeply impactful challenges. At Energize Therapeutic Counseling Solutions, I specialize in areas that profoundly affect daily life and relationships:
Anxiety & Stress Management: Do you often feel overwhelmed, worried, or find yourself constantly on edge? We'll work together to identify triggers, develop effective coping mechanisms, and help you regain a sense of calm and control. Learn strategies to quiet the inner critic and live more presently.
Depression: If you're struggling with persistent sadness, lack of motivation, or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, you don't have to face it alone. We’ll explore the roots of your feelings, build coping skills, and work towards rediscovering joy and purpose in your life.
Relationship Challenges: Relationships, whether with a partner, family member, or friend, can be a source of immense joy and, at times, significant pain. For couples, we focus on improving communication, resolving conflict, rebuilding trust, and fostering deeper intimacy. For individuals, we can explore patterns in relationships and develop healthier ways of connecting with others.
A Therapeutic Bond Built on Trust and Empathy
The foundation of effective therapy is a strong therapeutic bond. From our very first session, my priority is to establish a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where you feel truly heard, understood, and respected. I believe that when you feel genuinely supported, you are better able to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. You'll gain clarity, develop insight, and feel empowered to make meaningful changes. You are not just a client; you are a unique individual on a courageous journey, and I am honored to walk alongside you.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're asking yourself, "How can I start therapy?" or "Where can I find an LPC who offers online counseling for anxiety or couples therapy in Phoenix?", Energize Therapeutic Counseling Solutions is here.
Your well-being is invaluable, and investing in your mental health is one of the most powerful steps you can take. If anything in this post resonates with you, I invite you to explore our website further. Learn more about our services or reach out to contact us to schedule a free consultation. This is a no-pressure opportunity for us to connect, discuss your needs, and see if Energize Therapeutic Counseling Solutions is the right fit for you.
Let's work together to energize your life and help you build the future you envision.
Is Your Own Success Making You Anxious? Understanding the Fear of Achievement
It all begins with an idea.
Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Fear of Success with Counseling | Achievemephobia Treatment
It's a familiar script: You work tirelessly toward a goal, finally see the finish line, and then... you stall. You hit “send” on an email that derails the project, you start a new hobby just as the big one is about to launch, or you find a sudden, overwhelming urge to rest just when you need to push hardest.
If this pattern of self-sabotage resonates, you might be experiencing something counterintuitive yet surprisingly common: The Fear of Success. This isn't a fear of the achievement itself, but a deep-seated anxiety about the consequences and changes that come with stepping into your full potential. You want to win, but a part of you is terrified of what winning will cost.
At Energize Counseling, we specialize in helping high-achievers and driven individuals move past this paralyzing fear, allowing them to finally claim the success they’ve earned. We provide targeted counseling to address Achievemephobia and the uncomfortable but necessary process of change.
What is the Fear of Success (Achievemephobia)?
Defining Success Anxiety and its Psychological Roots
The fear of success, sometimes called Achievemephobia, is an unconscious emotional block that prevents you from reaching or maintaining high levels of accomplishment. It's often rooted in a simple psychological premise: Success equals pain, loss, or unbearable pressure.
Unlike the fear of failure, which is the anxiety of falling short, the fear of success is about what happens after you achieve something great. Your unconscious mind creates a narrative that links success with negative outcomes (like increased criticism or loneliness), triggering intense anxiety that leads to avoidance and self-sabotage.
Common Sources of the Fear of Achievement:
Imposter Syndrome: The belief that your achievements are undeserved and that success will only expose you as a "fraud."
The Weight of Expectation: Anxiety over the pressure to maintain the success, constantly outperform yourself, or meet the higher expectations of others.
Fear of Loss/Alienation: A worry that success will change your relationships, alienate your friends, or force you to leave behind your comfortable, familiar support system.
The Fear of the Spotlight: Increased visibility can lead to a fear of criticism, judgment, or ridicule.
The Hidden Block: Overcoming Resistance to Change in Counseling
Why You Resist the Change You Desire
Here’s the heart of the matter: You seek counseling because you desperately want to change, but you also resist it. This is not a sign of failure; it’s a natural psychological phenomenon. Even when your current state is painful (anxiety, self-sabotage), it is known and predictable.
Your anxiety, your people-pleasing, or your procrastination has become your current comfort zone. It's a familiar, well-worn path. Therefore, the psychological move toward real healing and success—even when deeply desired—registers as a threat because it leads to the unknown.
Overcoming this resistance is the key to the entire change process. You want to be a successful person who is not afraid of achievement, but the process of becoming that person is scary because it means losing the identity of the "anxious one" or the "burnt-out one."
In counseling, we confront this paradoxical fear head-on. We are trained to spot and gently process this resistance, turning it into a powerful tool for growth.
How Counseling Can Help You Reframe Your Relationship with Achievement
Our Therapeutic Strategies for Embrace Success and Healing
Moving past the fear of success requires more than just trying harder; it requires dismantling the unconscious beliefs that are driving your anxiety. A therapist provides the safe, non-judgmental space needed to explore the origin of these fears and build new coping strategies.
Key Steps to Move Beyond Achievemephobia with Counseling
Process Resistance Directly: We acknowledge the fear of healing. We use techniques to validate your current discomfort and gently challenge the patterns (like missed sessions or resistance to homework) that are keeping you stuck in your comfort zone.
Uncover and Challenge Core Beliefs: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other depth-oriented approaches, we explore the memories that taught you success was dangerous. We replace automatic, anxious thoughts with realistic, empowering ones that embrace change.
Define Your Success: We help you anchor your goals in your personal values (impact, integrity, balance) rather than societal pressures. This ensures that the success you achieve is a nourishing expansion of your authentic self, not a threatening burden.
Build a Capacity for Holding Success: We gradually build your capacity to sit with the feelings of being seen and celebrated. This process desensitizes your nervous system so that success no longer registers as a threat, allowing you to receive and enjoy your accomplishments.
You have the drive and the talent to achieve your dreams and to succeed in your healing journey. Don't let an unconscious fear or the comfort of the familiar continue to hold you back. Energize Counseling is here to help you turn the anxiety of success into the energy you need to claim it.
Ready to stop self-sabotaging your goals and your happiness?
Take the First Step: Schedule Your Counseling Consultation Now 602-819-3596
If your anxiety around success feels debilitating or is interfering significantly with your life, please reach out. Counseling is a powerful step toward reclaiming your potential.
Why Your 2026 Resolutions Feel Like Burnout: Overcoming the Resistance to Change in Phoenix
Telehealth Therapy for Burnout in Phoenix AZ / Anxiety Counseling Arizona
January in the Valley of the Sun is usually about fresh starts and outdoor hikes, but for many Phoenix professionals, it’s also the peak of New Year anxiety. In 2026, we are seeing a major shift: residents are moving away from high-pressure resolutions and toward a trend of "doing less" to save their mental health.
If you’ve already hit a wall with your goals, you aren't failing—you’re likely experiencing resistance. At Energize Counseling, Ellen Durant, LPC helps you understand why your brain resists the very change you want and how telehealth therapy can help you find balance without adding more to your plate.
The 2026 Trend: Nervous System Regulation vs. The Hustle
Local Phoenix data shows that "Hybrid Creep" (being called back to the office) and the rising cost of living have left Valley residents in a state of chronic "fight or flight." Traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail because they ask a burnt-out nervous system to do more.
Instead of forcing a "New Year, New Me" mentality, the current movement in Arizona mental health is about Nervous System Regulation. This means:
Moving from "survival mode" to "thriving mode."
Identifying "urban burnout" caused by the Phoenix commute and high-pressure work environments.
Prioritizing peace over productivity.
Why We Resist the Change We Want
It sounds paradoxical: Why do I resist getting better? As a therapist, Ellen Durant, LPC sees this daily. Clients want to be less anxious, but they resist the process because the "old self" is comfortable. Even if your current state is stressful, it is predictable. Real change requires stepping into the unknown, which your brain may interpret as a threat.
Overcoming this resistance is the key to the entire change process. In her sessions, you don’t just set goals; you look at the internal "brakes" that are holding you back from the success you’ve earned.
Skip the I-10 Traffic: The Power of Telehealth Counseling
One of the biggest barriers to mental health in the Phoenix metro area is the logistics. Between navigating the Loop 101 or the I-10 and managing a busy work-from-home or hybrid schedule, finding an hour to drive to an office is a stressor in itself.
Telehealth counseling removes that resistance. Whether you are in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa or Chandler, telehealth therapy allows you to:
Regulate in your own space: Therapy is more effective when you feel safe and comfortable in your own environment.
Save your energy: Don't waste your "mental battery" on traffic. Use that energy for your healing.
Consistency: It’s easier to stay committed to your mental health when help is just a call away. Your story is unique and will be the focus of therapy whether you are in an office or video conferencing.
Ready to Energize Your Life?
If you are feeling the weight of January burnout or find yourself stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, you don't have to navigate it alone. Ellen Durant, LPC is ready to work with you to dismantle the resistance and build a life that feels energized rather than exhausted.
Take the first step toward a calmer 2026.
Schedule Your Free Telehealth Consultation with Ellen Durant, LPC
Blog Post Title Four
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.