Therapists in Gilbert, AZ
that meet you where you are
Inner Compass Counseling provides therapy in Gilbert, AZ for people working through anxiety and depression, particularly when these struggles stem from major life changes and loss of community. Many of our clients are navigating religious trauma and faith transitions such as the Mormon faith crisis, leaving high-control religions, or healing from spiritual abuse and need support processing those experiences while rebuilding their lives.
Beyond religious trauma, we help our therapy clients through other significant life transitions like divorce, career changes, and identity shifts. When trauma is involved, we use EMDR therapy to process religious trauma, childhood trauma, and other distressing experiences. As dedicated therapists in Gilbert, Arizona, we also work with people facing relationship challenges, including codependency, communication breakdowns, and the work of rebuilding trust after everything has changed.
Our approach is trauma informed, compassionate, and focused on helping you rebuild self trust and create a life that feels authentically yours.
We offer both in-person therapy in Gilbert and virtual therapy throughout Arizona, making specialized support accessible wherever you are.
90 MINUTES $275.00
EMDR therapy in Gilbert, AZ is a focused approach to processing trauma, including religious trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR helps reduce emotional triggers and allows you to heal faster than traditional talk therapy alone.
EMDR Therapy
Therapy services in Gilbert, AZ
90 MINUTES $290.00
50 MINUTES $155.00
Work through religious trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or general trauma in a safe, judgment free space. We help you process what happened, rebuild self-trust, and create a life that feels authentic to you.
Individual Therapy
50 MINUTES $195.00
90 MINUTES $265.00
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate life transitions together through couples therapy in Gilbert. For couples healing from the impact of religious trauma or working through major changes, we help you create a relationship based on mutual respect and honesty.
Couples Therapy
60 MINUTES $175.00
90 MINUTES $265.00
Improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild connection after religious trauma or major life changes. We help families create healthier patterns and move forward together through family therapy sessions.
Family Therapy
90 MINUTES $330.00
90 MINUTES $330.00
60 MINUTES $220.00
90 MINUTES $295.00
90 MINUTES $235.00
100-120 MINUTES $355.00
100-120 MINUTES $355.00
Credentials
Mellissa grew up in Southern California in a large family, heavily involved in high control conservative religion. She went on to attend college at Brigham Young University-Idaho where she studied sociology and family studies. She then spent 10 years as a stay at home parent. Life pivoted for Mellissa when she experienced a divorce and faith transition and began her own work in therapy.
She spent 5 years as an educator while obtaining her masters degree in professional counseling. She has spent the last 4 years specializing her Gilbert, AZ therapy practice to help others going through major unexpected life transitions, finding healing in the present moment and creating futures that align with their core values. Mellissa’s personal experiences, combined with her specialized expertise and focused study, create a uniquely supportive and effective clinical practice for individuals navigating major life transitions.
She now serves as Clinical Director and Supervisor at Inner Compass Counseling, supporting both clients and clinicians with the same heart-forward, growth-centered approach.
Get to know your therapist in Gilbert, AZ
MELLISSA Hill - Clinical Director & SUPERVISOR
Bachelors of Science in Sociology- Brigham Young University-Idaho
Masters of Professional Counseling- Grand Canyon University
EDUCATION
Mellissa serves as a Board Member at Large for the Mormon Mental Health Association, where she contributes to advancing trauma-informed, Mormon-informed care through advocacy and clinician education.
AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP)
Clinical Supervisor (AZBBHE-Approved)
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Ashley is the fifth of six kids raised in a high-control conservative religion in Gilbert, Arizona. Ashley followed the expected path early on: married at 21, two kids, and divorced before 30. After some deep soul-searching, leaving the religion she grew up in, and - like any good therapist-in-the-making - plenty of therapy herself, Ashley went back to school. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications with a minor in psychology from Arizona State University, and later her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
For the past two years as a mental health therapist in Gilbert, AZ,, Ashley has worked with clients across the spectrum of mental health needs. She discovered her true passion lies in helping people heal from religious trauma. Having lived the experience herself, Ashley knows firsthand the courage it takes to step away from a system that once dictated your every belief, decision, and relationship. She loves guiding clients as they uncover their own values, voice, and sense of self, rebuilding a foundation that feels authentically theirs.
Outside the therapy room, Ashley is a dedicated “boy mom.” If she’s not in session, you’ll likely find her at a soccer game, starting another DIY project, watching movies, skateboarding, or at a concert. She speaks fluent sarcasm and will be the first to admit: if you’re looking for tips on hair or nails, she’s not your person.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY PROFILE
Get to know your mental health therapist
ASHLEY KIRKPATRICK - LICENSED ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR
Credentials
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
EMDR Trained
Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Communications, Minor in Psychology – Arizona State University
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of Phoenix
EDUCATION
We emphasize that once a client, always a client. Even after you’ve completed therapy, your therapist remains available for guidance, whether it’s through follow-up sessions or helping you find additional resources.
4. Continued support
Therapy sessions are scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on what works best for you. We use evidence-based modalities like EMDR, IFS, and DBT to address your trauma, reduce anxiety and depression, and help you heal from past experiences.
3. Ongoing therapy
We work with you to set specific, measurable treatment goals based on your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with religious trauma, anxiety, or life transitions, these goals will guide your therapy process and help track your progress.
2. CUSTOMIZED CARE
In the first session, our clinicians conduct a thorough assessment to understand your trauma, experiences, and personal goals, creating a safe and supportive environment for you to share your story.
1. INITIAL ASSESSMENT
The Inner Compass process, designed to provide individualized
and compassionate care
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Inner Compass Counseling specializes in religious trauma therapy for people navigating a Mormon faith crisis or healing from spiritual abuse after leaving a high-control religion.
Religious trauma involves more than changing your beliefs. You're also dealing with the loss of your community and having to rebuild your identity from the ground up. Many people experience anxiety from constantly second-guessing themselves or depression from losing the relationships and sense of belonging they once had.
Our therapists in Gilbert, AZ have personal experience with faith transitions and leaving high-control religion. We understand what it's like to walk away from everything you knew and start rebuilding. We provide specialized support for people navigating Mormon faith crisis, recovering from spiritual abuse in evangelical or other high-control churches, and learning to trust themselves again after religious trauma.
Religious trauma & faith transition therapy
Personalized therapy that meets you where you are
Therapists Serving Gilbert and the East Valley
Our Gilbert, AZ therapy office serves clients across the East Valley including Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, and Queen Creek. We also offer virtual therapy throughout Arizona, making it easy to access specialized support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and faith transitions no matter where you're located.
Why choose to work with a Gilbert, AZ therapist at Inner Compass Counseling
We offer in-person therapy in Gilbert, AZ and virtual therapy throughout Arizona so you can access support wherever you are.
IN-PERSON
OR VIRTUAL
Therapy at Inner Compass is collaborative and tailored to you. Your story, goals, and healing process guide every step of the work we do together.
PERSONALIZED
THERAPY
Our clinicians use proven approaches including EMDR, IFS, and DBT to help clients process trauma, manage anxiety and depression, and reconnect with their inner guidance.
EVIDENCE
BASED
We offer therapy for individuals navigating religious trauma and Mormon faith transitions, providing compassionate support for the emotional complexity of leaving high-control religions.
Specialized
expertise
Do you offer therapy in Gilbert or just Phoenix?
We're located in Gilbert, Arizona at 633 E Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296. We offer both in-person therapy in Gilbert and virtual counseling throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, and surrounding areas.
What is EMDR therapy and how does it help with religious trauma?
EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed treatment for trauma. It helps you process distressing memories and reduce emotional triggers without having to talk through every detail. EMDR therapy in Phoenix, AZ and Gilbert is especially effective for religious trauma because it addresses the body's stress response, not just the intellectual understanding of what happened.
Do you accept insurance?
No, we're a private pay practice. This means no insurance billing, but it also means complete privacy, no diagnosis required, no session limits, and you control your treatment. We provide receipts you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits.
What ages do you work with?
We work with teens (ages 13-18) and adults. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy in Gilbert for people navigating religious trauma, faith transitions, anxiety, depression, and major life changes.
How do I know if you're the right gilbert therapist for me?
If you're dealing with religious trauma, leaving a high-control religion, navigating a faith crisis, or rebuilding your life after a major transition, we're a good fit. The best way to know is to schedule a consultation. We'll talk about what you're going through and whether our Gilbert, AZ therapy approach feels right for you.
Do you offer virtual therapy or only in-person?
Both! We offer in-person therapy at our Gilbert office and virtual counseling throughout Arizona. Many clients prefer virtual therapy for convenience and privacy, especially when navigating sensitive topics like religious trauma.
How do I book a therapy appointment?
Click the "Schedule a Consultation" button on this page to book your first session. You'll be directed to our online booking system where you can choose a time that works for you. If you have questions before booking, you can also contact us through our contact form.
