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Behavioral Health Services in Tucson, AZ

Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or addiction often overlaps with physical health concerns. At Quality of Life Integrated Health, our licensed behavioral health team provides in-person therapy and counseling for individuals, couples, and families in Tucson. Because our providers work alongside primary care doctors and pain management specialists in the same clinic, we can coordinate care when mental and physical health conditions are connected.

We are accepting new behavioral health patients.

Mike Elder, LCSW — Therapist

Mike Elder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through trauma, grief, and life challenges.

Robert Whiting — Mental Health Clinician

Robert moved to Tucson in 1996 and began his mental health career in 1998, working with local community agencies in substance dependence and mood disorders.

Taylor Santiesteban, MS_LAC

Taylor’s focus is helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, with a strong emphasis on supporting military members, first responders, and their families.

Behavioral Health and Chronic Pain

Chronic pain and mental health are deeply connected. Patients living with ongoing pain frequently develop anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and feelings of hopelessness, which in turn can intensify the pain itself. Because our behavioral health team works in the same clinic as our pain management specialists, we can provide coordinated treatment that addresses both the psychological and physical dimensions of chronic pain. This is one of the most meaningful advantages of receiving behavioral health care at an integrated medical clinic rather than a standalone therapy practice.

Types of Therapy Available

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist tailored to your specific concerns, goals, and pace. Individual therapy is our most commonly requested service and is available for all of the conditions listed above.

Couples Counseling

For couples experiencing communication breakdowns, trust issues, infidelity, or simply feeling disconnected, our therapists provide a structured, neutral space to work through conflict and rebuild the relationship. Judy Brevaire, LMFT, brings over four decades of experience in couples and family dynamics to this work.

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses dysfunction, conflict, and communication patterns within the family unit. It is particularly valuable when one family member’s mental health challenges, substance use, or behavioral issues are affecting the entire household. Sessions may include parents and children, adult siblings, or multigenerational configurations depending on the situation.

Group Therapy

Our behavioral health department offers facilitated group sessions on specific topics. Groups provide the opportunity to learn from shared experiences, practice new coping strategies in a supportive environment, and reduce the isolation that often accompanies mental health challenges. Contact our office for current group schedules and availability.

Behavioral Health Inside an Integrated Medical Clinic

At most therapy practices, your counselor works in isolation. If you are also managing chronic pain, a medication regimen, or a physical health condition, your therapist may never speak with your prescribing physician, and vice versa. At Quality of Life Integrated Health, that gap does not exist.

Our behavioral health providers share a medical record system and a physical building with our primary care, pain management, and sexual medicine teams. When your therapist identifies a concern that has a medical component, or when your physician notices signs of depression, anxiety, or substance use, the referral happens down the hall rather than across town. For patients dealing with chronic pain and behavioral health concerns simultaneously, or those managing addiction alongside a medical treatment plan, this level of coordination produces meaningfully better outcomes.

What to Expect at Your First Behavioral Health Appointment

Ongoing Treatment

Why Tucson Patients Choose Quality of Life for Behavioral Health

• Licensed, experienced clinicians: LMFT Clinical Director with 40+ years of experience, LCSW with EMDR training, and a clinician with 15 years at the Tucson VA
• Trauma-informed care across the entire team, including specialized training in the ARC framework
• In-person therapy in Tucson (not a telehealth-only practice)
• Integrated medical clinic with primary care, pain management, and addiction medicine under one roof
• Coordinated care for patients managing chronic pain, substance use, and mental health conditions simultaneously
• Individual, couples, family, and group therapy options
• Evidence-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, MI, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy
• Broad insurance acceptance
• Accepting new patients with timely appointment availability

From Our Blog About Behaviorial Health 

Tucson Behavioral Health Community Resources

We recognize that some individuals may need services beyond what our clinic provides, including crisis intervention, intensive outpatient programs, and sliding-scale community counseling. The following organizations serve the Tucson community and accept a range of insurance and payment options:

La Frontera Arizona
Phone: (520) 884-9920
Address: 504 W. 29th St., Tucson, AZ 85713
Website: lafronteraaz.org ↗

Catholic Community Services
Phone: (520) 393-6800
Address: 780 S. Park Centre Ave., Green Valley, AZ
Website: ccs-soaz.org ↗