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Individual & Couples Counseling in Tucson, AZ
Counseling for Individuals and Couples in Tucson
Life and relationships can become overwhelming. You may find yourself struggling with anxiety, feeling emotionally disconnected, experiencing recurring conflict, or repeating patterns you don't fully understand.
At Present Hope Therapy, we help individuals and couples look beneath the surface to better understand their emotions, experiences, and relationship dynamics. Through greater awareness, practical tools, neurological work, and meaningful conversations, we work together toward lasting change.
Is It Time For Therapy?
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from counseling. Sometimes it's the ongoing anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck in patterns that don't seem to change.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, or experiences from your past? Individual counseling can help you better understand your emotions, work through challenges, and develop healthier ways of navigating life.
Struggling with recurring conflict, communication difficulties, or emotional distance? Couples counseling can help you understand each other's experiences, rebuild connection, and strengthen your relationship.
Additional Types of Therapy Offered Upon Request
Faith Based
If you are Christian and would like to learn more about integrating your faith into therapy, please advise your therapist. Click here to find out more.
Pre-Marital Therapy
Is marriage commitment on the near horizon? Our program is customized for your relationship. It’s a small investment to help ensure a healthy beginning. Click here to find out more.
Business Owners & Managers
Being an owner or manager can create a wave of emotions on any given day. How you process these emotions can impact how you feel about self and interact with others. Click here to find out more.
I'm pleased to introduce my wife, Maria Lobato, LAC, and her independent practice, Brighter Hope Counseling, conveniently located in the same office as Present Hope Therapy.
As a mother of two adult daughters, with over 25 years of marriage and more than two decades of experience volunteering with children and families, Maria brings a unique combination of personal experience, compassion, and professional counseling training to her work.
Her warm, supportive approach helps children, teens, adults, and couples feel understood while developing the tools to navigate life's challenges and build healthier relationships.
More Counseling Options for You and Your Family
Maria's Counseling Services Include:
Children & Teens (Ages 5–17) — Helping young people navigate anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, behavioral concerns, and life transitions while partnering closely with parents.
Individual Counseling with a Female Therapist — A welcoming, supportive space for men and women seeking personal growth and emotional well-being.
Couples Counseling — Supporting couples in improving communication and strengthening emotional connection.
Bilingual Counseling — Counseling available in English and Spanish.
Present Hope Therapy and Brighter Hope Counseling are independent practices sharing a commitment to compassionate, personalized care.
Common Questions
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy may be helpful if you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or find yourself repeating the same patterns without getting the results you want. If it is difficult to make sense of your situation or know how to move forward, therapy can provide clarity, direction, and a different way of approaching what you are facing.
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual therapy and couples therapy. We also provide Christian integration for those who want their faith included in the process. In addition, we work with business owners, CEOs, and professionals who are navigating stress, pressure, and the impact it has on their personal lives and relationships.
What is therapy like at Present Hope Therapy?
Therapy here is structured, thoughtful, and focused on helping you understand what is happening beneath the surface. Our approach is grounded in a few core principles: no judgment, genuine curiosity about your experience, and respect for your values without imposing our own. We use evidence-based methods to guide the process, not personal opinions, so the work leads to meaningful and lasting change.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is focused on understanding your story and what led you to seek therapy now. You will have space to share what has been going on, and we will reflect back what we are hearing to ensure we understand your situation clearly. We will also explain how we approach therapy and what the process may look like if you decide to move forward.
How do I get started with therapy?
You can request an appointment at any time using our online scheduling link:
https://www.therapyportal.com/p/present85704/
You can also call 520-848-6404 to speak with our answering service, who can help you schedule your first appointment.
Do you offer in-person or online therapy?
We offer both in-person therapy and online sessions, depending on your preference and what works best for your schedule.