Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 84042

Hi, I’m Mary Ann, and I am excited to hear your story! You have had unique life experiences that have impacted you in many ways and have brought you to this moment of searching for increased healing and wellness. I am honored to be a witness to your journey of healing and to support you as you further develop your self-awareness and your personal insight. I believe that you already have within you the strength and the wisdom to continue to learn and to progress and to create the peace and the hope that you desire and deserve. And I am here to help you discover your way.

I believe there is a purpose in everything that we do and in everything that happens to us. “As soon as we are able to find meaning in suffering, then the suffering is over.” A big part of my approach is helping you find peace in the midst of the suffering. A lot of the time we cannot change our surroundings or the world around us but we can find peace in ourselves and change within. Healing is a personal journey that can be extremely painful. My main focus is walking with you as you feel what you need to feel and to find meaning to help you move forward.

I’ve worked as a social worker with individuals and families in Utah for many years, and I feel honored to have been invited into people’s stories to be a participant in their healing and growth. As we live our lives, we’re presented with unexpected situations that can be overwhelming. Difficulties come from conditions in our bodies, sometimes from our relationships, and sometimes from our life circumstances. My clinical training and professional experience, and my own life challenges have taught me to enjoy each individual as a uniquely incredible human with boundless potential to overcome adversity and thrive.

Hello there! My name is Brooke, and I am the owner and a therapist at Brookhaven Counseling. I am a licensed clinical social worker, and have been working in this field for over 20 years. I use a strengths based approach with my clients, and believe that each person has within them the ability to heal, grow, and find purpose and meaning in life. I love to walk beside my clients as they work through difficult issues, and as they discover the new insight and growth that inevitably appears on the other side of the struggle.

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As someone who has looked for a therapist a few times, I understand how challenging and intimidating that search can feel. So, thank you for being here, and for having the strength and self-compassion to do the hardest part of therapy, and reach out for help. Whether you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, or hopelessness, therapy can help you extend grace to yourself and recognize your intrinsic worth. You deserve a safe space to vent your frustrations, explore your authentic self, silence the painful, isolating voices of trauma, and learn new ways to cope with the mental and emotional burdens you are facing.

Therapy, whether alone or with a partner, calls for an environment where you feel at ease and confident that you're truly listened to and understood. Creating this environment is my priority. By offering an unbiased, open-hearted perspective and focusing on building a foundation of trust, I aim to make our sessions about understanding your needs, addressing your main concerns, and fostering a strong connection. My approach centers on making your therapeutic journey uniquely yours through proven and validated methodologies, models, and frameworks such as EFT, Attachment Theory, Gottman, etc. Let's get started!

Therapy is a transformative experience for both the therapist and the client. I have transformed as I strive to embody compassion, empathy, and kindness working alongside clients who suffer through challenges of addiction, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship discord, betrayal, grief, and loss. I aim to provide a safe space for clients to explore their struggles and pain. I myself am no stranger to pain, health challenges, heartache, loneliness, grief, and loss. As a therapist, I have been privileged to help individuals, relationships, and families discover how they can show up more meaningfully in the world.

Getting help can be intimidating and I recognize that we all have different beliefs regarding therapy. None of us, however, are immune to the struggles or difficulties that life throws our way. So, whether you are a seasoned veteran in the world of therapy, or this would be your first time coming in, I am here to meet you where you are and work collaboratively to get you to a point where you are both progressing and enjoying life. Being multi-racial myself, I am passionate about helping marginalized populations feel safe and comfortable.

We all have hard times and getting help when that happens can bring you back to feeling good and functioning well in all the areas of your life. Your feelings are valid! After going through some things, I find I’m more aware of the needs and pitfalls associated with difficult life transitions, effects of trauma, marriage and family relationship difficulties and coping with unexpected things.

Kate has extensive training in Play Therapy and Sand-Tray Therapy. She enjoys using these expressive strength-based interventions, guiding clients to discover their authentic True Self and creating Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). Kate has integrated Positive Psychology with Art Therapy which becomes “Positive Art Therapy.” Kate helps clients who are struggling with past trauma, anxiety, codependency, depression and perfectionism. Kate loves working with younger children.

Disclaimer: I am licensed in four states, therefore I'm unable to see everyone in person. I reside in Utah and consequently, I see others using telehealth. Even though I see people online, a connection is still possible. Try it, it may surprise you! Sometimes life is messy; it can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate on your own. That's why I do what I do! In a caring and compassionate way, I help you identify and overcome barriers to your happiness and well-being. Working together, we can explore effective ways to manage the complexities of life and develop coping strategies to better enable you to "enjoy the journey."

I believe everyone has the capacity to change, grow, and adapt. The power of connection cannot be understated. I consider the opportunity to join with someone on their journey an incredibly humbling experience, one on which I am honored to embark with them. Working together, and starting wherever my patients are, we explore their world and work to move them to a happier, healthier and more peaceful place. As a therapist, I believe my role is that of a consultant, partner, and unconditional supporter.

Tired, Sad, Hurting, Unheard, and Overwhelmed. These are just a few words that many people are feeling at this exact moment. The pain of any one of these words alone can be demoralizing by itself. As a person who has overcome my own mental health issues, I feel I bring an unmatched level of compassion, grace, and guanine care into every session. Let's work together to find you the peace, healing, and connection you unconditionally deserve. By no means will it be easy but as the saying goes "nothing worth doing is easy" and the time has come to recognize that you are worth the effort.

Searching for a therapist is overwhelming. You want to find someone who you can trust in what is likely one of the most confusing times in your life. After all, a deep part of you is feeling broken and alone in the world. Your mind won’t give you a moment’s rest. You feel unsafe in your own body and uncomfortable in your own skin. Your relationships are suffering—and with all this going on, you're now expected to choose a therapist.

We all need support sometimes. I am here to provide you a safe space to heal, grow, and find the support you need.

I have been working as a Marriage & Family Therapist for over a decade now, and it has truly been the privilege of a lifetime! I believe my clients have everything they need within themselves to heal, find meaning, and thrive, but we all need support, connection, and collaboration to grow perspective and make lasting changes. I see individuals, couples, and family relationships, ranging from adolescence through adulthood. I work from several approaches and do my best to tailor therapy to my clients’ personalities, temperaments, and functional abilities.

Therapy can be a great place to learn to unravel difficulties, learn new tools, and thrive no matter what life brings to the table. I help late teens and adults address various experiences such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, faith transitions, and particularly the intersection of religious/spiritual and LGBTQ experiences. I am gay and LDS which grants me a unique perspective in this space. This helps remove barriers of fear and misunderstanding early so we can get down to the nitty gritty. Regardless of your life experiences, I honor all parts of you and want to help you get to a place of peace, wholeness, and flourishing.

I have experience working with young children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, couples, parents, and adults. Each phase of life has its own nuances, and I love to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the difficult and unexpected circumstances that can occur. As a parent myself, I am particularly passionate about empowering parents, addressing child-parent attachment, and treating child behavioral concerns. I have also been trained in EMDR and have experience working with both complex trauma and single incident traumas.