LILIAN BORGES, LPC

Therapy for Personal and Relational Healing

FOR INDIVIDUALS & COUPLES
FOR THERAPISTS & CONSULTANTS

This is not talk-only therapy

I use an array of techniques to help my clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, pain management, weight management, smoking cessation, etc. Some of my approaches include Ericksonian hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindlfulness, and Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) in an accepting, goal-oriented, and dynamic practice. I have found that in particular hypnosis integrates well with many other treatment modalities and becomes a major asset to my clients.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy can help you overcome obstacles to well-being, manage symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve your
quality of life.

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Couples Therapy

We all struggle with communication, expectations, disappointments, and crises, and I can provide the first step
in understanding yourselves as a
couple and getting more from your relationship.

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Hypnosis

Hypnosis induces a deeply relaxed, focused state of attention, allowing you
to become more receptive to
suggestions that facilitate behavioral change, pain management, and emotional healing.

 

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LILIAN BORGES, LPC

I am a clinician, teacher, and trainer and I've been providing psychotherapy and education to individuals and couples since 1993. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, I maintain a private practice serving adults and couples, in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. My multicultural background means that I'm especially skilled in working with diverse couples and individuals.

I practice hypnotherapy with patients that present problems like anxiety, depression, weight management, smoking cessation, stress and pain management, etc., and I'm one of only a few psychotherapists who use hypnotherapy with couples.

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HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU

SERVICES

I use an array of techniques to help my clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, pain management, weight management, smoking cessation, etc. Some of my approaches include Ericksonian hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindlfulness, and Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) in an accepting, goal-oriented, and dynamic practice. I have found that in particular hypnosis integrates well with many other treatment modalities and becomes a major asset to my clients.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Individual sessions can help you overcome obstacles to wellbeing,
develop healthy skills,  and improve quality of life. I want you to learn skills
that will stay with you going forward.
I can help you make lifestyle changes, identify/replace negative behaviors,
and manage difficult situations.

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COUPLES
THERAPY

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There are always issues that arise for all couples, regardless of orientation or marriage status. We all struggle with communication, expectations, disappointments, assumptions, and crises. I can help you take the first step in understanding yourselves and getting more from your relationship.

GROUPS & WORKSHOPS

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Weekly meeting groups for couples, and weekend workshops, can be an ideal choice for addressing your concerns and making positive changes in your life together. Some groups can focus on a specific problem while others are more general in scope. Workshops are didactic and teach coping skills.

  • I am genuinely delighted when I know I will have an opportunity to teach or consult with Lilian. She is a warm, authentic person. She is also a highly experienced, skilled teacher, therapist and consultant. I enthusiastically endorse Lilian!

    —Shawn Criswell, PhD, LPC

  • Lilian’s super power of warmth combined with grit can help a couple break free from old stories and create a new one. She brings this same dynamic energy to her teaching and podcasting. She is an accessible expert and collaborator whose knowing smile lights the path forward.

    —Allison Howe

  • I truly consider Lillian to be one of the best couples therapists in Arizona. She brings an incredibly warm, genuine presence that makes even the most devastating challenges feel resolvable. Her skill, expertise, and personability make her a phenomenal therapist, and working with her is an absolute privilege. This valley is lucky to have such an authentic, effective therapist in its midst.

    —Kathy Gusenkov MS, LMFT 

  • Lilian Borges is a highly skilled therapist who brings a myriad of skills to her private practice. Lilian has always made me feel comfortable even when working on delicate issues. Lilian’s creativity as a clinician has helped me achieve my therapeutic goals. The work I have done with Lilian has been life changing. Her talents using Ericksonian hypnosis are in a class of their own. I recommend Lilian to anyone seeking therapy in a creative and safe environment.

    -Suzan Patalano

  • I’ve been fortunate to have Lilian help me navigate several big life transitions, always with her compassion, creativity, authenticity, and very diverse set of therapeutic skills. What I value most in my work with her is how she has guided me to tap into my inner wisdom and to work with my higher self in very practical ways. This adds a dimension to therapy that goes beyond just problem-solving and situational solutions, although she is great at those things, too! This practice, and the relationship with myself that I’ve developed with her help, is enduring and essential to the trust I feel to move forward in life.

    -Elise B

PROCESS

HOW TO GET STARTED

It's easy to get started! Take a look at the different services I offer in Phoenix (Arizona), and online, and see if one of them seems to be what you're looking for. In addition, I offer a fifteen-minute initial consultation for us to determine if we're a good fit together.

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EXPLORE SERVICES

I offer a range of services, with emphasis on couples therapy, individual therapy, and hypnosis. I use an array of techniques to help my clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, pain management, weight management, smoking cessation, and more. Feel free to look around this website to learn more.

COMPLETE INTAKE

Whether you're interested in working with me in person in Phoenix (Arizona) or virtually online, it's important for us to see if we're a good match for therapy. You can schedule a 15-minute phone consultation by texting the following to 602-321-5729: "I'd like to schedule a consultation about (couples therapy, individual therapy, hypnosis)." Add your name and time/day preferences.

SCHEDULE AND BEGIN WORK

After your appointment is scheduled, make sure you've included your full name(s), mobile phone number, and email address. An account will be opened for you on the patient portal, so keep an eye out for the invitation; it will contain important paperwork for you to fill out before the appointment.

Professional Training & Experience

I completed PACT Level 1, 2, 3, PACT certification, and PACT Teacher certification. I am a longtime faculty member and teach hypnotherapy through the Milton Erickson Foundation. And I work with clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

The Milton Erickson Foundation

PACT Institute

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Attachment styles are four distinct, learned patterns of emotional bonding formed in early childhood. They include Secure, Anxious-Preoccupied, Dismissive-Avoidant, and Disorganized/Fearful-Avoidant, dictating how individuals trust, communicate, and feel safe.

 

You and your partner can fill out my attachment style worksheet and start figuring out some of the issues that might be playing out in your relationship. (It also works for individuals!)

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PODCAST

The Modern Couples Podcast

Along with my colleague, Rick Miller LICSW, I host Modern Couples: What Your Therapist Never Told You, where we take on relationships' trickier moments with experience and humor. Find us wherever you get your podcasts!