Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Anthem, AZ
At Serenity Foundations, we specialize in providing comprehensive mental health services tailored to adolescents and adults. Our practice is built on a foundation of self-exploration and transformation, empowering clients to develop tools and habits for healthier, happier lives. Utilizing evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, and ACT, we work collaboratively to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional triggers in a safe, confidential environment. Our therapeutic approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans, focusing on healing, self-awareness, and leveraging inner strengths.With expertise in trauma-informed care and psychological assessments, we guide clients through complex emotional challenges while maintaining a commitment to ethical standards and client-centered care. Our virtual and in-person sessions ensure accessibility for clients across Arizona, with a particular focus on supporting military personnel, first responders, and families. Through decades of combined clinical experience, we deliver services that prioritize long-term mental wellness over temporary fixes, fostering resilience and sustainable personal growth.
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Health Coaching
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Family Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Pre-Operative Assessments
Highlights and features
- We utilize evidence-based techniques like EMDR, CBT, and ACT for proven results
- Our trauma-informed approach addresses root causes of emotional distress
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- Virtual and in-person session options for greater accessibility
- Specialized expertise in working with military and first responder communities
Associations and certifications
- EMDR Institute, Inc.
- International Association of Trauma Professionals
What people say
Life-changing experience
Significant symptom relief
Compassionate and skilled therapist
Effective trauma treatment
Personalized care approach
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological evaluations use clinical interviews and standardized testing to diagnose emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disorders. Our assessments identify diagnostic clarity for conditions like ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and trauma-related disorders. The process includes initial interviews, testing sessions, and detailed feedback reports to create effective treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions focus on self-exploration and behavior modification through evidence-based approaches. We employ cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, and acceptance commitment therapy to address depression, anxiety, and trauma. Sessions create safe spaces for clients to explore difficult emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience through personalized treatment plans focused on long-term mental wellness.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy addresses PTSD and complex trauma through evidence-based modalities. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with EMDR to process traumatic memories and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Treatment focuses on understanding trauma's impact, managing emotional responses, and rebuilding personal empowerment through structured, compassionate therapeutic relationships.
Health Coaching
Transformational health coaching supports lifestyle changes through mindset development and habit formation. Our programs focus on stress management, work-life balance, and sustainable wellness practices. Clients receive personalized guidance to overcome self-sabotage patterns, implement nourishing habits, and achieve personal growth goals through structured accountability frameworks and holistic wellness strategies.
Group Therapy
Structured group therapy sessions provide peer support under professional guidance for specific mental health concerns. Sessions follow evidence-based curricula with established boundaries to facilitate safe sharing and mutual growth. Participants benefit from diverse perspectives while developing social skills and receiving feedback in a supportive therapeutic environment focused on shared challenges and recovery goals.
People
Dr. Michelle Mugge
Owner
Dr. Michelle Mugge is a licensed clinical psychologist and trauma specialist with over 15 years of experience in mental health. She earned her Psy.D. from Capella University and completed post-doctoral training at Rosewood Ranch. Certified in EMDR and trauma therapy, she specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues while offering transformational coaching services.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychological evaluations, individual psychotherapy, trauma-focused therapy, group counseling, health coaching, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
We do not participate with insurance networks but provide invoices for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Payment is required at the time of service.
What are your therapy session rates?
Individual therapy sessions cost $200 for 50 minutes. Psychological evaluations vary based on complexity and required testing components.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer telehealth sessions for Arizona residents and virtual coaching programs with flexible scheduling options for remote clients.
What makes your trauma therapy approach unique?
Our trauma-informed care combines EMDR, CBT, and ACT with personalized treatment plans, focusing on both symptom relief and long-term emotional healing through evidence-based techniques.
