Compassionate Counseling in Arizona

From marriage counseling and family therapy to personal coaching, SurgePoints Counseling in Glendale, AZ offers in-person and online sessions to help you heal, grow, and thrive.

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 People often ask, “Can counseling really help me?” 

The answer is YES.

At SurgePoints Counseling, we believe that everyone has the potential to excel and overcome life’s challenges. Whether you’re seeking support for depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, stress, relationship issues, sexual addiction, eating disorders, or just looking for personal growth to become stronger and more resilient, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Let us help you start making positive life changes today.

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We help people just like you.

Comprehensive Counseling Services for Individuals and Families

At SurgePoints counseling, our core services include individual counseling, couples therapy, family counseling, and specialized programs for addiction recovery and leadership development.

We combine trusted, evidence-based practices with a compassionate approach, creating a supportive environment where lasting change can take root. Our counselors partner with you to set meaningful goals and design personalized strategies that guide you toward growth, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.

Child & Family Counseling

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Leadership Development

Couples Counseling

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Individual Counseling

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Your Partner in Growth and Healing

With years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges, our team of counselors brings a wide range of specialties to support hope, healing, and lasting change.

We offer a safe, supportive space for individuals, couples, and families in the West Valley to grow and build healthier ways forward. If you’re ready to take the next step, we’d be honored to walk alongside you.

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Meet Our Counselors

  • Richard Ruff

    Richard Ruff

    MANAGING DIRECTOR
    Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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    Marc Chase

    CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

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    Brianne Zamora

    Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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    Jake Pehrson

    Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
    Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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    Porsche Johnson

    Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

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    Jeff Campbell

    Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

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    Amanda Manning

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    Kenny Morris

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    Emily Cox

    Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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Our Approach

We offer compassionate, confidential, and evidence-based support tailored to your unique needs, helping you find clarity, direction, and lasting growth. “Evidence-based” means our therapists use approaches backed by research and proven to help people just like you make meaningful, sustainable progress.

Each session is a collaboration focused on understanding your goals, uncovering new insights, and building the tools you need to move forward with confidence. At SurgePoints Counseling in Glendale, AZ, we combine compassionate care with science-backed modalities to help you create real momentum in your life.

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  • A practical, goal-oriented approach that helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, building healthier ways to cope with challenges.

  • A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to help the brain process and heal from past traumatic experiences.


  • A therapy that strengthens emotional bonds by helping individuals and couples understand and respond to underlying feelings in a safe, supportive way.

Some of the modalities we practice include:

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Take the First Step

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Reach out today and take the first step toward healing.

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