Healing for all Shades

Our holistic vision is committed to providing culturally affirming and inclusive mental health care to all shades of melanin. We explore the full spectrum of unique experiences in a safe and supportive space where clients can improve physical wellness, heal from trauma, and foster personal growth. We strive to empower and help navigate life's challenges together so you can live authentically.

We're here to support your needs. In-office, virtual, or in-home.

Melanin Plus Counseling & Wellness is here for you

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Meet Tee-Jay (he/him)

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

MAS-LMFT, TF-CBT

Tee-Jay Netters, a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist, helps men of diverse sexual orientations and couples enhance emotional intimacy while balancing individuality. He also supports individuals in healing PTSD and fostering safety. His therapy style is directive and strength-based, fostering support and comfort in a safe, private environment.

For over a decade, Tee-Jay has advocated for the LGBTQIA+ community, public education, and mental health, guest lecturing on Psychology and Therapy at Arizona State University. As a gay Afro-Latino, he brings cultural competence and unique insight into systemic injustices, interraciality, and queer culture.

Tee-Jay is a native of Arizona and speaks Spanish. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, ballroom dancing, and experiencing local art events around the Phoenix metro area. He also trains and works with his therapy dog, Pepper, to reduce anxiety and depression with his clients.

Pepper (she/her)

Certified Therapy Companion

Pepper, the friendly Pug-Boxer therapy dog, loves treats and affection. She helps clients reduce anxiety and depression through co-regulation exercises and movement. Say hello if you see her!

*NOT hypo-allergenic so please be aware.

Services

Individual Therapy

If you want to develop skills, increase emotional intelligence, and awareness then individual therapy could be for you. This one-on-one setting allows your thoughts and experiences to be shared more intimately and delicately all while being supported and challenged. Individual therapy can help map out your specific goals so that you can feel more prepared for life transitions that come your way. It's not necessary to have a "problem" to attend because we are here to listen without judgment. We can focus on your needs and gain specific tools for self-improvement to create a life with purpose.

Common Focus Areas:

Anxiety
General Support
Communication Skills
Depression
Life Transitions
Sexuality Exploration
Dating & Relationships
Self-Esteem
Shame
Perfectionism
School & Work Stress

Relationship Therapy

Relationships are the building blocks for human existence and can be difficult to navigate with family, friends, dating, marriage, and open structures. We can be a passenger on your journey to work through life stressors and communication blocks with the evidence-based model of Gottman Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and relational tools. A relationship takes work and through counseling, we value accountability for change. We are directive, strength-based, and provide skills in and out of sessions to work as a team. Throughout the process, your therapist will create a place of safety and support to express barriers and needs when working with unique relationships.

Common Focus Areas:

Grief & Loss
Conflict Management
Values Exploration
Boundaries
Cultural Differences
Life Transitions
Communication Skills
Emotional Intimacy Issues
Relationship Betrayal
Premarital

Trauma Therapy

Trauma can be unique and specific to anyone, but for men and people of color it often goes overlooked. Perhaps it's that “stuck” feeling that will not go away, or a specific memory that is played on repeat, or that undesired mood or behavior. Trauma therapy can help explore and process the deeper roots of negative experiences. In Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T) we use this non-traditional and evidence-based treatment to target distressful images and memories stored in the brain and body with eye movements causing relaxation. Trauma therapy is a process, and your therapist will be compassionate throughout each step at your pace.

Common Focus Areas:

Attachment Wounds
Grief & Loss
Anger
Family Patterns
Life Transitions
PTSD
Anxiety
Relationship Trauma
Nightmares
Panic Attacks

Concierge Services

Meet in your home or in public space at your convenience. This service is offered on a case by case basis at an additional charge to session fee and is not included as part of insurance. During initial consult all terms, locations, and restrictions will be determined and agreed upon.

Holistic Wellness

We believe the benefits of mental health aren't only created in the therapy room. Our partnerships with various providers will support your physical well-being too.