
Tempe Mental Health Services
Comprehensive Mental Health Services in Tempe
Mental health challenges affect people of every age, and the need for support across Arizona remains significant. Recent Mental Health America data shows that Arizona ranks near the bottom nationally for youth mental health, and 21.06% of Arizona youth ages 12 to 17 experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year.
That kind of need is one of the reasons Lifeline Behavioral Health opened more than 20 years ago. Our goal was, and always will be, to provide individualized, evidence-based therapy to people who need support. Over the years, we have had the privilege of helping individuals and families work through a wide range of behavioral health concerns, from anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD to more complex mental health conditions.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, you do not have to carry that alone. We are here to listen, walk alongside you, and help you take the next step toward healing in Tempe.

Why Choose Lifeline Behavioral Health?
At Lifeline Behavioral Health, making evidence-based care more accessible to Tempe and the rest of Arizona is one of our top priorities. Part of that is offering counseling for everything, to everyone. We provide care for all ages, from children less than a year old to elderly adults approaching one hundred.
We’ve worked hard to make Lifeline Behavioral Health a safe, nonjudgmental space for everyone. That includes LGBTQIA+ people, who we encourage to explore not only their identity but the additional challenges that come alongside it. Therapy should be customized to you and your personal concerns, and that’s exactly what you’ll receive if you choose to trust us with your care.
An additional part of making treatment more accessible is our telehealth and hybrid options. This allows individuals who might face obstacles physically making it to therapy to still receive the evidence-based treatment they deserve.
Personalized Counseling & Step-Down Care
Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment in Tempe
Counseling is at the heart of what we do at Lifeline Behavioral Health. We offer individual, group, and family therapy backed by evidence-based approaches that help improve mental health and create meaningful change. Our team provides support for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, with therapy options tailored to each stage of life and the challenges that come with it.
We also offer specialized support for trauma, mental health conditions, court-ordered care, and topic-focused group counseling. In Tempe, our services include therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, substance use recovery, and more, along with groups centered on CBT, DBT, parenting, veterans and first responders, health anxiety, teen empowerment, and adolescent mental health.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Full-day structured therapy, five days a week
- No overnight stay required, but supportive housing is available
- Best for individuals needing intensive care without inpatient hospitalization
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Multiple therapy sessions per week while maintaining daily responsibilities
- Step-down care from PHP for continued progress
- Care coordinators assist with long-term housing if needed
Ongoing Outpatient Therapy
- Flexible, long-term counseling for continued support
- Ideal for anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more
- Available in person or via telehealth
Client Successes
A Lifeline to the Life You Deserve
Taking the first step toward healing is powerful, and our team is here to guide and support each client every step of the way.
What We Treat
Expert Care for Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
Insurance Coverage For Mental Health Services
Here at Lifeline Behavioral Health, we understand that paying for care is a number one concern. We accept many types of insurance plans, including:

















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Lifeline Behavioral Health - Tempe
4515 S McClintock Dr #114
Tempe, AZ, 85282
(480) 530-7581
M-F: 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday: Closed
Get Mental Health Treatment in Tempe
Mental health concerns can feel like a heavy weight on your mind, body, and life. Just like any other health condition, they require treatment for you to live well. More than that, they require support. At Lifeline Behavioral Health, we offer both. We’ll help carry that weight until you can safely let go of it by yourself and run freely toward a brighter future.
Are you ready? Contact us, and let’s take the next steps toward recovery together.
Lifeline Behavioral Health has served Tempe and the rest of southwest Arizona for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on building diverse communities and empowering people from all walks of life to overcome their behavioral health concerns. We’d love to help you too. Call us at 480-530-7581 to get started today.
FAQs
What mental health services do you offer in Tempe?
Lifeline Behavioral Health offers a wide range of mental health services in Tempe. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, and partial hospitalization programs for those who need a higher level of support.
We also provide flexible care options through in-person, telehealth, and hybrid appointments, making it easier to stay connected to treatment in a way that fits your life.
Do you provide therapy for teens, college students, and adults?
Yes. Lifeline Behavioral Health provides therapy for teens, college students, and adults, with support tailored to each stage of life.
Adolescents and young adults often face unique challenges related to school, relationships, identity, stress, and emotional regulation, while adults may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, burnout, or more complex mental health concerns. Our team works to match each person with care that feels relevant, supportive, and appropriate for their needs.
What mental health concerns do you treat?
We treat a wide range of mental health and behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, emotional dysregulation, and other complex mental health conditions. Some people come to treatment with a clear diagnosis, while others simply know something feels off and want support in understanding what they are experiencing.
Whether your concerns feel recent, ongoing, mild, or more severe, our team is here to help you find a path forward with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Do you offer telehealth therapy appointments in Tempe?
What is the difference between outpatient therapy, IOP, and PHP?
Outpatient therapy is the most flexible option and usually includes regular individual, family, or group counseling sessions. It works well for people who need support while continuing with school, work, or daily responsibilities.
An intensive outpatient program, or IOP, provides more structure with multiple therapy sessions each week. It offers a higher level of support than standard therapy without requiring an overnight stay.
A partial hospitalization program, or PHP, is a more intensive option with full days of structured treatment during the week while allowing clients to return home at night. The right level of care depends on your symptoms, daily functioning, and how much support would be most helpful.

