Stuart Fensterheim, LCSW

Specialties

Your relationship is precious and deserves to be understood and nurtured. Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we can work together to get to the issues that matter most. EFT has been validated and supported through many years of research and has proven highly effective in helping couples improve their relationship, resolve conflict, and feel safe, loved and connected. I am committed to working for your relationship. I want to help you: * Rebuild safety and trust * Feel like you’re a priority in your relationship * Hear, understand, and respond to one another in a way that builds emotional intimacy Don’t hesitate to call. We can make these changes in your relationship!

I’m Stuart Fensterheim, LCSW, and I have practiced Counseling in Scottsdale for decades. I am dedicated to helping you and your loved ones reconnect and build supportive, loving relationships

History

Established in 1985.

As a staff clinician with Cigna Behavioral Health, I primarily saw couples and families.

Through this work, I was able to observe the intensely positive impact therapy had on my clients’ lives. Over and over, my desire to work with others to enhance their closeness to their loved ones was reinforced. Families and couples with a real, trusting, emotional connection are more satisfied with all parts of their lives. In 1990, I opened my private practice, working with individuals, couples and families struggling to find deep connections in their relationships with themselves and others. Years of experience has shown that the support of others is one of the most important factors of happiness. Dealing with all the things life throws your way is a lot easier when you don’t have to take on everything alone.

I follow this philosophy as a therapist, as well. Each time a new client walks into my office, I fully commit to becoming a helpful, supportive part of their life. I believe in working t

Meet the Business Owner

Stuart F.

Business Owner

I’m Stuart Fensterheim, and I am committed to your growth and healing. I understand and appreciate the courage it takes to decide to participate in counseling. My primary goal will always be to support and help you. I will always treat you with care and respect. I hope to enrich your life by helping you find the path to positive emotional connections.

From an early age, I knew I wanted to help others overcome the immense struggles that so often stand in the way of happiness. Many of us engage in patterns of behavior that obstruct our sense of validation, which can create difficulties when it comes to connecting with others. A lack of strong connections can lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, loss and fear. I believe that we all deserve to live comfortable, happy lives, as free as possible from these obstructions.

To realize my hope to help others, I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland in 1985, where I specialized in family counseling.