Raising Happiness Child Therapy

"I called RHCT to seek counseling for my family. I was asked my location, insurance, and reason for seeking services. RHCT took the time to listen to my family’s needs and steered me in the right direction to locate a therapist in my area who accepted my insurance. I was grateful for the time and consideration that was taken to talk with me and guide me towards locating services near me. The guidance I received demonstrated true compassion for wanting to help and support my family. If I lived closer and could afford services without insurance, I would hands down have chosen RHCT. Thank you for your help."

"Professional, thorough assessment, helped my family develop lifelong skills for effective communication."

"I have a difficult time writing reviews that are not favorable; I hope that this is helpful for some people whether it will guide them to use Abrianna or to help steer in another direction. We have multiple years of experience with other clinicians due to having more than 1 child. Abrianna came highly recommended. I sought her out for my 9 yo. I am divorced and her father and I want to provide our daughter with the help that she needs. The things that turned us off: the initial meeting was with all 3 of us at the same time. Our previous clinicians started with the parents to get a feel for the parents, the dynamics/relationship, and our insight on the needs of our child. During the first session with Abrianna it was awkward as we do not co-parent well. Unfortunately, we did not have an opportunity to talk with Abrianna about this. At one point during this initial assessment, Abrianna asked our 9 yo what her relationship with God was. We as parents did not have insight that this question was coming. We come from 2 very different religious /Faith based backgrounds. The religions/Faiths are so different that we agreed how to address God in a way that works for us. Abrianna did not know any of this because she did not speak with us prior to asking the question to our 9 yo. My daughter was confused, rightfully. Abrianna indicated her disappointment that our daughter was a confused. At another point, Abrianna asked our daughter what else she wanted to learn. Our daughter excitedly replied that she wanted to learn to be a ventriloquist. Abrianna told her that that is not what she meant and that these sessions were not for that. However, my education and research indicate that puppet play and play therapy are crucial at this age; Abrianna could have incorporated this into the sessions. Abrianna asked our 9 yo if she wanted to talk about anything else. Our daughter said yes; however, she wanted to talk with Abrianna privately. I felt that our daughter's request was appropriate. Abrianna told our daughter that because she did not want to talk about it in front of her parents then she was not ready to talk about it. It was clear my daughter did want to talk about it, but that she was looking for suggestions and support without her parents present. My take is that if the parents agree to step out, the clinician should talk with the child and help support and guide them. When the parents return to the room the clinician should help the child talk with their parents or say something to the effect of, "she is safe and not in harm; however, she is not ready to talk about it. This is something that we will work on throughout our sessions..." That was not the case. Also. Abrianna said that moving forward that all of our sessions would be the 3 of us for the full time; stating that 9 yos are not ready for their own sessions. I feel that this should be on a case by case circumstance. Our preference would be that she work with our daughter and call is in for parts of or the end of sessions; however, this was not presented as an option. Abrianna wanted weekly sessions; however, due to schedule conflicts we would not have our next session for another month. I sent her a message explaining the situation and my concern. I explained that I work full time and that the times available would not work for us. She told me that the options were to take the earlier time slots, which I could not do due to work, or wait the month. She said this after acknowledging that she recommended weekly sessions. Abrianna also played with her hair the entire session, which I understand is a ridiculous statement, but it was something that stood out as a negative continuous gesture for me. I waited a few days after our session to let everything sink in and see how I felt. I was still bothered by all of the above. My ex agreed that he did not like the question regarding God and that he did not care for all of the sessions being the 3 of us for the full length. My daughter was upset that the sessions did not feel that they were just for her. I have more to say but no roo"

"I contacted Raising happiness to set up a new appointment for my daughter. I share custody of my daughter with her dad. Her dad lives in Maricopa and I live in North Phoenix. I thought this place would be prefect for my daughter since him and I live in the middle of this location. Anyways, I spoke with a lady on the phone and first thing she asked was where was I located. I information her of my location. Then she said why don't I contact somewhere closer to my location. I was like okay didn't finish telling you my full story. I told her my situation and even told her I was paying cash. My daughter does have Access threw her dad. Then this lady went on that I visit a different location even thought I offered cash. So first of all she just didn't care about anything. Totally, lost a customer and your pay. But whatever."

"I have never seen a therapist who would hang up an active call! Abrianna is not my therapist but I called looking for her services for my child. She called back when I was in middle of doing something, so after a brief introduction, I asked her to give me a sec to finish what I was doing. A moment later call was dropped. I thought a bad connection, so called right back. She didn't pick up so I left her a voice message asking her to call back, thinking her battery must have died or something. It's been two weeks, she never called. Hard to imagine a therapist being that way, I do want to think something must have happened, but that can't be right as she never called back."