Clinical Social Work Practice – Scottsdale Individual and Couples Therapy PLLC
Scottsdale Individual and Couples Therapy PLLC operates at 9170 E Bahia Dr., Suite 102, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260. The practice is led by Ben Thornley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Swansea University, a Master of Applied Social Sciences and Social Work from Oxford University, and a second Master’s degree in Systemic Psychotherapy from the Tavistock Centre in London. Thornley reports over 20 years of experience as a social worker and therapist, having worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families since 2000. The site notes more than 1,600 hours of clinically supervised client sessions in private practice. He also trained as a schoolteacher and worked with the UK probation service prior to establishing his clinical practice.
The practice offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied in work with depression, anger, anxiety, phobias, and OCD. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informs the approach for emotional dysregulation and self-harm concerns. Systemic and family therapy approaches are also part of the practice’s clinical framework.
Specialty areas served include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger, personality disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, OCD, PTSD, trauma, grief, substance use disorders, marital and relationship difficulties, psychosexual issues, parenting challenges, LGBTQ concerns, and neurodivergent populations.
All sessions are provided in-person at the Scottsdale office. Office hours include Sunday afternoons and evenings, all day Monday and Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. The site notes that scheduling is structured to accommodate clients who work standard weekday hours. Prospective clients are offered a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss their needs before committing to an appointment.
The practice is listed as Psychology Today verified. Fee and insurance details are not specified on the main page. Contact the practice at 480-710-2723 or by email at ben@therapistinscottsdale.com.