Nate Perrizo brings over 10 years of dedicated experience in mental health care and clinical supervision to his role at The Emergence Scottsdale. He holds master’s degrees in counseling and psychology and is a former adjunct professor of psychology at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and Central Arizona College. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona.

Throughout his career, Nate has developed deep expertise in trauma informed care and treating complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Nate is a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist as well as Individual Emotional Focused Therapist (IEFT). Nate is also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Somatic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and technology addiction. He is passionate about creating a supportive, inclusive therapeutic environment where both clients and clinicians thrive.

Outside of his clinical work, Nate has been married for 20 years with 2 children and is a dedicated family man. In his free time Nate enjoys traveling, music, art, and sports. Nate strives for excellence in all endeavors and believes that the well-being of clinicians is just as vital as that of the clients they serve.