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Sam Burton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kaysville, UT 84037
Visit my website: burtonfamilytherapy.com No matter what brings you to therapy, you deserve to be heard and understood. My hope is to provide a safe space for you and your family to work towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life! My niche is relationships and child/teen behavior. I specialize in working with individuals, families and couples experiencing difficulties that include: family & relationship conflict, communication, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, sexual reactivity, adjustment disorders, and other mental health challenges. I work with children, teens and adults.
Visit my website: burtonfamilytherapy.com No matter what brings you to therapy, you deserve to be heard and understood. My hope is to provide a safe space for you and your family to work towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life! My niche is relationships and child/teen behavior. I specialize in working with individuals, families and couples experiencing difficulties that include: family & relationship conflict, communication, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, sexual reactivity, adjustment disorders, and other mental health challenges. I work with children, teens and adults.
(801) 719-5626 View (801) 719-5626
Photo of Karson S Kinikini, CMHC, Counselor
Karson S Kinikini
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Kaysville, UT 84037
Therapy is: Creating desired changes which improve our lives. My goal is to help identify the obstacles which are impeding your happiness and assist you in making changes that will bring a greater level of joy and fulfillment to your life. People enjoy my warm, easy going, supportive nature as they work through life's struggles. Clients progress as they overcome fears, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, addictions, relationship problems, old/new emotional wounds. Success in treatment comes as the barriers to my client's "desired life" fall, one by one, and they become independently prepared for new functioning in life.
Therapy is: Creating desired changes which improve our lives. My goal is to help identify the obstacles which are impeding your happiness and assist you in making changes that will bring a greater level of joy and fulfillment to your life. People enjoy my warm, easy going, supportive nature as they work through life's struggles. Clients progress as they overcome fears, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, addictions, relationship problems, old/new emotional wounds. Success in treatment comes as the barriers to my client's "desired life" fall, one by one, and they become independently prepared for new functioning in life.
(801) 513-2661 View (801) 513-2661
Photo of Peter Elliott, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peter Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kaysville, UT 84037
He specializes in helping individuals work through anxiety disorders, self-image and identity difficulties, grief and bereavement, and relationship/family issues.
Are you struggling to move forward in your life? Are you tired of trying over and over again, but getting the same result? Have you tried to connect with a counselor that can help but have yet to find someone that fits you? Look no further. Working with Peter, you will feel his genuine concern and attention help bring clarity and understanding to your challenges, and you will be given the tools and help that will actually make a difference. Through empathy, focus, and effective intervention, you will be able to make progress and improve your life.
He specializes in helping individuals work through anxiety disorders, self-image and identity difficulties, grief and bereavement, and relationship/family issues.
Are you struggling to move forward in your life? Are you tired of trying over and over again, but getting the same result? Have you tried to connect with a counselor that can help but have yet to find someone that fits you? Look no further. Working with Peter, you will feel his genuine concern and attention help bring clarity and understanding to your challenges, and you will be given the tools and help that will actually make a difference. Through empathy, focus, and effective intervention, you will be able to make progress and improve your life.
(385) 406-3950 View (385) 406-3950
Photo of Darren Elkins, MS, LMFT, SAP, Marriage & Family Therapist
Darren Elkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
Kaysville, UT 84037
I believe that if someone is willing to be honest with him or herself and is willing to change, then all things are possible. I work hard to help people find their own answers. If I were looking for a therapist, I would want to be sure that the therapist would be a great listener, would be willing to accept my values, and would be able to guide me into solutions for my problems. Those are the qualities I work hard to bring into therapy. Not very many therapists have emphasized men's issues in their practice. I help men understand themselves, and women seeking to understand their partner or other important people in their life.
I believe that if someone is willing to be honest with him or herself and is willing to change, then all things are possible. I work hard to help people find their own answers. If I were looking for a therapist, I would want to be sure that the therapist would be a great listener, would be willing to accept my values, and would be able to guide me into solutions for my problems. Those are the qualities I work hard to bring into therapy. Not very many therapists have emphasized men's issues in their practice. I help men understand themselves, and women seeking to understand their partner or other important people in their life.
(801) 803-5447 View (801) 803-5447
Photo of undefined - Curtis Saunders at Gold Counseling, CSW, Pre-Licensed Professional
Curtis Saunders at Gold Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kaysville, UT 84037
I believe that people are strong and have the ability and resiliency to do incredible things. Life is full of challenges that can be difficult to overcome. It is my desire to help individuals find or renew their own strengths to overcome any challenge that they may face. Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient as we overcome the challenges we face. My therapeutic approach to mental health treatment is that every individual is deserving of respect and having a strong sense of self-worth. Everyone deserves a happy and meaningful life.
I believe that people are strong and have the ability and resiliency to do incredible things. Life is full of challenges that can be difficult to overcome. It is my desire to help individuals find or renew their own strengths to overcome any challenge that they may face. Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient as we overcome the challenges we face. My therapeutic approach to mental health treatment is that every individual is deserving of respect and having a strong sense of self-worth. Everyone deserves a happy and meaningful life.
(385) 376-2161 View (385) 376-2161
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.