Counseling for Victims of Crime
Trauma-informed counseling for people harmed by crime and for their families, in Avondale, in Phoenix or by telehealth anywhere in Arizona. We accept Arizona crime victim compensation.
After a Crime, Support Can Help You Find Steadier Ground
Being harmed by a crime, or losing someone to one, can shake your sense of safety. Fear, anger, trouble sleeping or replaying what happened are common reactions. Counseling offers a steady place to work through them, at your own pace.
We work with adults, teens and children, and with family members affected by what happened. Care is trauma-informed: safety, choice and trust come first.
Help Paying for Counseling
Confianza Health accepts Arizona crime victim compensation. Arizona's Crime Victim Compensation Program can help eligible victims and their families with crime-related costs, including mental health counseling. It pays what other sources, such as insurance, don't cover.
You apply to the victim compensation program at the county attorney's office in the county where the crime happened. There are requirements. For example, the crime generally has to be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours, and the application filed within two years of the crime or its discovery. Either deadline can be extended for good cause. Your county's victim compensation staff can tell you what applies to you.
Partners in Victim Services
We work alongside victim services programs in Arizona, including:
- Maricopa County Victim Compensation
- Gila County Victim Compensation
- Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative (ACASI)Northern Arizona University
What Counseling May Focus On
Counseling follows your pace and your priorities. It may focus on:
- Feeling safer day to day
- Coping with fear, anger, guilt or grief
- Sleep, focus and getting back to routines
- Working through what happened, when you're ready
- Support for children and family members
If You Need Help Now
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 any time, day or night. For Spanish, call 988 and press 2, or text AYUDA to 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Approaches We May Use
Care is trauma-informed at every step. Depending on your needs and your clinician's training, it may also draw on approaches like these.
Ready When You Are
Tell us what you're looking for, and our team will help you find the next step.
Therapists Who Work With Trauma
Cristina PasosLAC, TherapistHabla españolApproaches: TF-CBT, DBT
Osbely PanduroMA, Bilingual TherapistHabla español- April MunozMA, Bilingual TherapistHabla españolApproaches: TF-CBT, DBT
- Monica CanezMSW, TherapistHabla españolApproaches: TF-CBT, DBT
- Dora Gallardo RomoMA, TherapistHabla españolApproaches: TF-CBT, DBT
Where We Meet
In person at our Avondale or Phoenix office, or by telehealth from home, in English or Spanish.
FAQs
Do I need to apply for victim compensation before I call?
No, you can call us either way. Our team can talk with you about payment options, including victim compensation, insurance and self-pay.
What can victim compensation pay for?
For people who qualify, it can help with crime-related costs such as medical care, mental health counseling, funeral costs and lost wages, where other sources like insurance don't cover them. Your county's victim compensation program decides who qualifies.
Can children and family members get counseling too?
Yes. We work with adults, teens and children, and with family members affected by what happened.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. You can meet in person at our Avondale or Phoenix office, or by telehealth from anywhere in Arizona.
Can I have therapy in Spanish?
Yes. Several of our therapists are bilingual, so you can have your sessions in Spanish. Se habla español.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Request an appointment online from our Get Started page, or call us at (623) 439-7472.
