"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

- Victor Frankl

People often come in feeling:

  • stretched thin

  • emotionally overwhelmed

  • uncertain

  • disconnected from themselves or their direction

Over time, therapy can support:

  • greater clarity and steadiness

  • emotional resilience

  • more attuned decision making

  • relief from constant pressure or internal noise

  • a stronger sense of alignment in how you live, work, and play

What Therapy Can Offer

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Getting Started

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. It doesn’t have to be complicated.

I offer a brief consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

If it feels like a match, we’ll begin with weekly or biweekly sessions and adjust as needed.

Email me directly to schedule a brief consultation

Or you can call our office and schedule your first appointment:

Jen Clifton, LAC

Evolve Counseling & Behavioral Health Services

Phone: 480-590-3915

Office: 1206 E Warner Rd., Suite 115 | Gilbert, AZ 85296

  • Individual sessions: $135 / 50-minute session

    Limited sliding scale availability

    I am currently a private pay, out-of-network provider. I work with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network process for you; this typically means paying a co-pay for sessions once you meet your deductible. Please reach out with any questions or to verify out-of-network benefits and your co-pay.

  • In-person:

    Evolve Counseling & Behavioral Health

    1206 Warner Road, Suite 115, Gilbert, AZ

    Telehealth:

    Online via telehealth throughout Arizona

You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin.

If something in your life feels off, heavy, or unclear, that’s enough.

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Not sure if you’re ready?

That’s okay.

A lot of people land here and read a little, think about reaching out and then wait. Sometimes for days. Sometimes for months.

There’s nothing wrong with that.

You might be…

  • wanting things to change, but not sure how or where to begin

  • feeling overwhelmed by the idea of starting

  • unsure if therapy will actually help

  • used to figuring things out on your own.

All of that makes sense.

If you’re still thinking, you don’t have to decide everything today. You can read a bit, come back later, or start with a low-pressure conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Integrative therapy starts with common factors that are helpful across all modalities and then draws from multiple therapeutic approaches to create a rich psychological framework that is also pragmatically flexible based on what you need and what actually helps.

    In addition to common factors, I integrate psychodynamic (focused on relationship patterns and what is under the surface) and existential therapy (focused on navigating the challenges of the human condition) with behavioral therapies (focused on small, consequential actions and our relationship to our thinking and emotions, to our goals and commitments, to change, to ourselves and others).

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out over email or call our office at Evolve Counseling & Behavioral Health in Gilbert— and we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

    You can reach out to schedule a 15-minute consultation call, if you’d like, or you can go ahead and schedule your first session with me.

  • My rate is $135 / 50-minute session.

    Additional sessions that last longer than 1 hour are available per request and at times, more beneficial than the standard one-hour-per-week therapy schedule. Check with me for availability and rates.

  • I typically start by seeing individual clients weekly or biweekly. This kind of continuity supports developing a therapeutic relationship and allows the work to move along at a good pace. We will talk about this when we meet for an initial session, and we will determine together what makes sense for your goals, your needs, and how you best process.

  • I am not contracted with any insurance plans, however, you can use your "Out of Network" (OON) benefits with your insurance.

    If you call our office at Evolve Counseling & Behavioral Health, we will use Thrizer to help you check your Out-of-Network Coverage for sessions with Jen Clifton. We work with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network process for you; this typically means paying a co-pay for sessions once you meet your deductible. Please reach out with any questions or to verify out-of-network benefits and your co-pay.

    Or, you can contact your insurance provider directly and ask:

    • What is my deductible for "out of network" expenses? (e.g. chiropractor, massage therapist, reiki specialists)

    • After my deductible is met, how much of the session cost will you reimburse?

    • Are there any limits to reimbursement?

  • I believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone; for this reason, I reserve a limited number of reduced-fee weekly appointments (based on financial hardship). Please contact me to discuss further.

    I currently do not have any openings for sliding scale appointments. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please contact me.

  • This is a great question to be asking! Therapy is a significant investment of time, energy, resources and it’s important that your therapist is a good fit for you. Much of therapy — not all, but a lot — depends on the working therapeutic relationship you’re able to build with your therapist.

    As you hold this question, you might consider logistical factors (office location, availability) as well as personal factors (my training and expertise, personality, and ‘the feel’ you get from our phone consultation).

    Sometimes you have to be in a room with someone before you truly get a sense of connection and fit. The first couple of sessions can continue to inform your decision and we can talk about any ongoing reservations or concerns you might have.

  • Yes! Secure, private video appointments are available if you are unable to come into the office. In some cases, I can do telehealth from another state, but we’ll have to check on those permissions before you travel. If you move to another state, I most likely will not be able to continue. (An Interstate Counseling Compact is in the works in several states and I’m hoping Arizona will join in soon.)

  • Mondays – 4:30pm - 7:30pm (latest appointment 6:30pm)

    Wednesdays - 4:00pm - 7:00pm (latest appointment 6:00pm)

    Fridays - biweekly, 3:30pm - 6:30pm (latest appointment 5:30pm)

    Saturdays - biweekly, 10am – 2pm (latest appointment 1pm)