Welcome to Positive Mind Therapy, LLC *Desert Ridge and North Scottsdale*
Specializing in counseling for children, adolescents, young adults and parenting skill training
A Little Bit About Me...
Positive Mind Therapy, LLC
Hello, I am Marci Morrison, LCSW, ACSW, Diplomate, Certified School Social Work Specialist in Arizona and Illinois.
I started out working as a was a Crisis Intervention Specialist and then became a School Social Worker for 35 years.
At Positive Mind Therapy, LLC, I provide positive, practical, evidence-based therapy to support social, emotional, and mental/behavioral health needs for children, adolescents, and young adults. I also specialize in teaching effective parenting skills.
My clinical focus includes support for:
- School-related concerns
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Behavioral challenges
- LGBTQ support
- Crisis Intervention
- Social skills and self-esteem
- Grief and loss
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Parenting concerns
Originally from the northern suburbs of Chicago, I moved to North Phoenix in 2012 and quickly fell in love with the sunshine and warmth of Arizona. I find personal strength in working out, staying active throughout the week and enjoying time with my family, friends, and Pet Therapy dog.
My dream has been to be a School Social Worker and open a Private Counseling Practice one day. I felt grateful every day to wake up and do the work that I loved. I finally achieved my second dream in November of 2018: The opening of my Social Work Private Practice, Positive Mind Therapy, LLC (PMT). I feel incredibly fortunate to serve the Desert Ridge and North Scottsdale communities by offering individual and group counseling, parenting classes, crisis intervention, and teletherapy services.
Thank you for helping me reach my personal goal. Now, please let me help you.
My Treatment Focus
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize and become aware of their inner strengths. My comfortable demeanor provides a neutral, safe atmosphere while I listen to your concerns and customize a treatment plan for you or your child.
PMT Client Promise
Positive Mind Therapy (PMT) promises to be there for you every step of your journey. PMT's goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Counseling Therapy
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I am able to help you learn coping skills, understand your illness and help you recover motivation, perspective and independence to move on with your life.
Trauma & Crisis
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. What may seem like nothing to adults can be grossly exaggerated in a child's/adolescent's mind. Fitting in is very important during these developmental stages. Anxiety, fear and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger in children and especially in adolescents and young adults. Your child may look happy one minute and feel like they are in a crisis the next minute. Being connected electronically 24/7 can contribute greatly to one's emotional instability. I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of coping and healing.
Parenting Skills
Parenting skills can be taught individually with you and/or your significant other or in the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Class. Learn how to improve your relationship with your child, gain mutual respect, learn natural and logical consequences, gain cooperation, give encouragement and increase your child's self-esteem.