Morgan Winder, MSW, LMSW

Where are you located? Do you accept insurance? What are your credentials? What population do you work with, and which disorders do you primarily focus on?

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW and I work at a group practice in Gilbert, Arizona. The group practice is Evolve Counseling and Behavioral Health Services and we do not accept insurance. I work with a large range of populations in my practice, my clients are as young as 5 years old with a large blend of teenagers and clients 20–30 years old. I primarily focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma and enjoy strengthening the parent-child relationship when working with kids and teenagers.

What is your theoretical orientation? Why did you choose that orientation?

I encompass several modalities in my practice and truly believe each treatment and theoretical orientation needs to be tailored to each client based on their current needs. However, cognitive behavioral therapy is my most commonly used approach because this approach helps several different presenting problems from anxiety, depression, and OCD all the way to challenging your perspective on a current stressor in your life. Cognitive behavioral therapy challenges our core beliefs about ourselves and our world. This approach helps so many individuals challenge their beliefs and assist them with reducing negative thinking patterns.

What is a mental health “golden nugget” you can give over?

Lately, there has been a lot occurring in the world that feels big, scary, and most of it we don’t have much control over. A “golden nugget” that gets brought up in session frequently is, “focus on what you can control in each situation and release what you cannot control.”

What type of coffee do you enjoy best and how do you like your coffee?

I don’t drink coffee too frequently but if I do, I love enjoying a simple warm cup of coffee with a dash of cream.

Tell us about your practice/work! Do you work alone or are you a part of a group practice?

I work at a group practice that I am grateful for every day. It has been amazing working with several providers who are extremely supportive and challenge each other to grow. Community is really important to me and I’m happy to be a part of this group practice and the community that has come with it.

When/How did you first become interested in a career in Psychology/Therapy? If you have a specialty, what is it and why did you choose your specialty?

Throughout my childhood, I had a deep love for helping others and was always interested in giving back. However, once I was in High School and took my first psychology course I immediately knew that this was a passion. My love for learning grew after being in psychology classes and was fascinated with all elements of the psychology field. From there, I knew my dream was to be a therapist in the private practice setting, but wanted to explore other areas of the field. Working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital and having shorter treatment with clients, solidified what I wanted my career to look like. I had a desire to be in private practice to be able to help clients throughout their whole treatment.

What aspects of your work do you enjoy most and why?

Seeing the resiliency and courage of my clients. It takes so much courage and vulnerability to show up and face your hardest life challenges and I feel grateful to witness, as well as hold space for my clients to do so.

What areas of research are you most interested in and why?

I currently have been enjoying researching and learning more about attachment styles and sleep. Both of these concepts affect individuals across their life span and are extremely interesting to learn more about as well as implement these concepts into my practice.

Do you have any blog/podcast/other media people can follow?

Instagram: @evolvewithmo

Do you have any book recommendations?

I am currently reading and loving “Wired For Love” by Stan Tatkin, PsyD,

MFT

Who is your greatest inspiration?

As a social worker it feels cliché to say Brene Brown, but she has inspired me greatly in my practice as well as challenged what it means to be a successful leader.

What is your favorite quote?

“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort”- Brene Brown

You can connect with Morgan here:

Website: evolvecounselingaz.com

Office: (480) 590–3915

Address: 1206 E Warner Rd. Suite 115

Gilbert, AZ 85296

Instagram: @evolvewithmo