Transitions Center

Transitions Center is a psychiatric practice in Tempe, AZ, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The center serves children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, offering care for specific conditions including ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, depression, insomnia, panic disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and stress-induced symptoms. It also addresses co-occurring disorders, learning disorders, and neuro-developmental issues. The practice treats patients using a combination of medications and psychotherapy, following evidence-based clinical guidelines and a holistic approach to ensure effective treatment outcomes.

The medical director, Dr. Bahoo A. Ghafoor, is a triple board-certified psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction. He has lived and worked in the Phoenix area for over 30 years, bringing extensive local experience to the practice. The center emphasizes compassionate, individualized care for patients of all ages. In addition to in-person visits, Transitions Center offers telepsychiatry services, allowing patients to attend video appointments from home or work anywhere in Arizona. New patients begin with an in-person evaluation, after which many continue routine care remotely. This flexible model supports medication management, ongoing therapy, and continuity of care for those with scheduling or travel constraints. The practice uses a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for these remote sessions, and most major insurance plans cover telepsychiatry services.

Located at 1030 E Guadalupe Rd, the office sits on East Guadalupe Road, a short distance from Gethsemane Lutheran School and Marcos de Niza High School. It is also within a half-mile of Lakeshore Park and South Rural Road. The practice operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a lunch break from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Transitions Center holds a rating of 4.70 based on 166 reviews, reflecting a strong local reputation and an established track record built on a large base of customer feedback. This consistent positive standing highlights the practice's standing among psychiatric providers in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

In Tempe, Transitions Center combines specialized psychiatric expertise with flexible care options, serving the community with a focus on individualized treatment for complex mental health needs.