Ms. Jordanna Lavina Saunders, MC LPC NCC Certified EMDR Therapist & CIT

(She/Her/Hers)

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant-in-Training

About Me

I specialize in the treatment of American Indians, Veterans, BIPOC individuals and we work with adults & teens who are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, have experienced a recent or past traumatic event, relational trauma and stress.

Education & Experience

I have 18 years of behavioral health experience working in a variety of community, public, private, and Tribal behavioral health entities including hospitals, jail/detention centers.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Professional Member of the American Counseling Association & the Arizona Counseling Association Arizona Board of Certified Addiction Counselors-Board Member 2018-2019 Professional Member of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Sliding Scale