Gabrielle Lawrence, PhD
PSYCHOLOGIST · SCOTTSDALE, AZ
PSYCHOLOGIST · PRESENTER · TRAINER

Healing is learnable. So is loving well.

Dr. Gabrielle Lawrence helps adults, children and families move through trauma, grief and disconnection — with brain-based and attachment-based therapy.

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In-person & virtual sessions
Scottsdale, AZ — near Via Linda & Mountain View
Dr. Gabrielle Lawrence
35+
years of practice in grief, trauma and family therapy
LICENSED
Psychologist, State of Arizona
PhD, Counseling Psychology
Columbia University
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
EMDR
Somatic Experiencing
Trauma-informed care
Grief and loss
Registered Play Therapist
Marriage and family therapy — Clinical member, AAMFT
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
Hon Kachina Award
Outstanding volunteer service, as founder of the New Song Center
Five Who Care Award
Scottsdale Life Magazine, for her work with children
Co-Founder, New Song Center
For Grieving Children and Those Who Love Them
Co-Founder, Children’s Services Network (CSN)
THERAPY

Specialised care, for children and adults

A private practice in Arizona for children, adolescents, adults and families — trauma and traumatic loss, couples in crisis, divorce adjustment, and the children caught in between.

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SPECIALIZES IN
Grief, loss and bereavement
Traumatic loss and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Couples and family conflict
Divorce adjustment
Parenting and parent–child reunification
Explosive or disruptive children
Play therapy for adults and children
HOW SHE HELPS
EMDR
Somatic Experiencing
Play therapy
Theraplay
CBT
NIR – Neurointegrative re-education
Marriage and family therapy
SERVICES & PAYMENT
Medicare and private insurance accepted

Sessions are in person or by video, for individuals, couples, families and children.

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Whether you’re looking for therapy for yourself, your child or your family — reach out and Dr. Lawrence will respond personally.

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(480) 607-5030
DR. LAWRENCE'S WORK

Workshops and seminars Dr. Lawrence has developed and taught for couples, parents and caregivers.

Couples & individuals
The Art of Intentional Loving

A path to creating happiness, harmony and intimacy in your relationships — examining our core needs for love and attachment, and the part they play in making relationships flourish or fail.

Parents & caregivers
The Art of Effective Parenting

A roadmap for reducing conflict at home: the elements of a bonded, secure, attuned parent–child relationship, and the skills that make mutual respect possible.

Parents & caregivers
Healing the Grieving Child

Childhood grief, left unaddressed, follows a person for life. A guide for parents and caregivers on recognizing and supporting it.

HELP FOR PARENTS

Parenting resources

Practical guides on communication, co-parenting through divorce, and helping an angry or explosive child.

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•Tips for parenting teens
•Sample parenting plan, ages 4–11
•Parenting team essence documents
•Parenting tool kit for helping angry children
•Communication tips for parents
•Sample parenting plan for adolescents
•Ground rules and contract for divorcing parents
•Understanding and treating the explosive child
NEW SONG IN ACTION
New Song Center for Grieving Children

Dr. Lawrence co-founded the New Song Center for Grieving Children in 1990 and continues to serve on its Board of Directors. The center offers peer support groups, camps and family programs that help grieving children and their families heal together.

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