Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 84062

Have you ever felt ashamed? Ever felt like others don’t understand you, but say they do? Those have been my own experiences and have led me to work with people in recovery and their families, survivors of domestic violence/abuse, minority communities and teens. I come from a multi-cultural family with an immigrant parent which has both enriched my life and created unique struggles for me. These experiences, however, have helped me empathize with a wide variety of people and situations. My goals are to support my clients as they navigate their struggles and find hope and strength within themselves.

I specialize in helping families, couples and individuals. I am also trained in helping single adults, adolescents, children and those in emotionally abusive situations. I am trained in many therapy techniques including EMDR, DBT, CBT, DNMS, and attachment based therapy among others. I am IFS informed. I use a variety of tools and techniques to ensure each client has a personally tailored experience. Therapy doesn't have to take years - you can be on your way to a healthier happier way of relating to people and the world around you sooner than you may think.

Giving ourselves permission to feel is the first step towards being kind to our minds. Therapy is for everyone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, sad, or confused, you are not alone. My goal is to create a space that is welcoming and non-judgmental where you feel heard, validated, and safe. Together, we can celebrate your authenticity and find empowerment for a life full of meaning. I have training in experiential therapy and trauma-informed yoga and am passionate about mind-body connection, art therapy, sandtray, play therapy, intuitive eating, body-neutrality, gender-affirming therapy and more.

Are you struggling right now? Are you feeling discouraged or hopeless? Whether its trauma, faith crisis, depression/anxiety, difficult relationships, or problems with pornography, there is hope and healing! I believe that all of these struggles are opportunities in disguise and that every person is given the very challenges that can lead to the highest growth. I love my work helping people find their unique path of healing. I use a person centered, attachment based, mindful approach to therapy with a specific focus on client strengths and positive psychology. My goal is to create a safe place of support and healing.

If you have been struggling with feeling down, overwhelmed, confused, or alone, I am here for you. Often the storms around and within you build leaving you feeling exhausted, lonely, and lost so I work to create a haven of serenity for your respite and care. I know you want to feel peace again, feel happy, alive, and able to connect with those around you. I believe that this is possible. I work with you to process the past and learn new skills, so you can find peace, strength, and happiness. You can feel loved and connected with others. There is hope!

I enjoy working with women in overcoming obstacles, growing in character, and reaching their fullest potential. Using strengths based, solution focused questioning and empathetic listening, I help clients find healing and hope. I feel blessed to be able to accompany clients in learning how to be the best version of themselves. You can learn new coping skills, gain new insights into your life, and find true joy.

I have learned through my experience that life is full of obstacles. For most of us, admitting that we might need support can be difficult and frightening, but I truly believe that talking about what is going on in our lives, learning to own our own story, and digging down deep and unearthing our fears is the most courageous thing that we can do. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment with someone who will listen and honor your experience and who believes in your ability to choose your own life path.

I have worked extensively with individuals suffering from traumatic experiences, attachment issues, stress related disorders, faith transitions, anxiety and depression. I use a variety of frameworks including EMDR, Poly-Vagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and many others to help individuals find their own happiness and work through challenges in life.

I work with people struggling with a host of issues. Many of my clients over the years have had anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and addiction issues. Since I've been doing therapy since 2008, I have worked with more presenting problems than I can list. I enjoy working collaboratively with people to find a resolution to the problems that bring them to therapy. People often don't know what to look for in a therapist. The research is very consistent here. It says a strong therapeutic alliance is more likely to bring about the change that you are seeking than anything else. My clients find that when working with me.

How often do you get curious about the difficulties you face? Have you ever sought support, understanding, or another perspective from someone you feel safe with or trust? The beauty of the therapeutic relationship is that it is a secure space to explore this curiosity about your feelings and whatever you are facing in life.

Navigating through challenging life experiences and transitions can disrupt our well-being, strain our connections with others, and even divert us from our aspirations. Therapy serves as a valuable tool to guide us back into balance and help us become our optimal selves. Employing a flexible, client-centered approach, I address a spectrum of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, grief, coming out, divorce, empty nest, leaving a religious community, and challenges associated with aging.

Hi! I’m Marki and I want to be your new therapist! I’m kind, compassionate, and sassy. If that sounds like your kind of therapist then read on my friend. I’ve found that everyone wants to belong to something. Many of us spend years searching for what that is without realizing it already exists. I’m passionate about helping people find where they belong and how to use that to fulfill their purpose in life. I love helping others to be vulnerable and working through shame (it sucks, but you gotta do it). I believe it’s vital to implement self compassion in your life as well as introducing productive change that YOU are in charge of.

One of my personal mottos is “I am still learning” and I use the same perspective with clients as we work to address your needs in therapy together. Through the therapeutic process, I hope to empower you with greater understanding and compassion for yourself and for what you are learning from your experiences and choices. I am an advocate for educating the general public about mental health. I believe in the power of an individual to make personal and global change. I love helping individuals gain greater insight into thought, feeling and behavior patterns that you feel are no longer serving your best interests.

I specialize in working with females (ages 12+) as well as individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. (The term female is used in terms of how one identifies themselves and is not solely meaning cisgender terminology.) I focus on different areas of need such as self-esteem, parenting, communication, faith-crises, existential crises, LGBTQ+ concerns (self-acceptance, coming out, faith struggles, etc.), self-harming, suicidal thoughts, bullying, self-harming, developmental phases, and aging, to name a few. I believe you are the expert in you, and I am the expert in mental health. Together we will uncover the authentic you!

Dark Night of the Soul? Sounds like you're paying attention. If you desire a light on and a human to sit with you, root with you and root for you, I will join you on your journey with your lantern out looking for yourself. If a childlike part of you yearns for nurturing and to be reminded of your beauty, I will support you in embodying as much of your own magic as you are willing to give yourself. I am here to remind you every time you forget that you are precious and irreplaceable in this world.

We offer individual, marriage, and family therapy for teens and adults. We offer treatment for anxiety, depression, family conflict, marital issues, blending families and post-divorce therapy among others. Utilizing the latest research we treat clients using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution Focused, EMDR, play therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Narrative therapy. We believe most responses are adaptive rather than dysfunctional, and that there is strength within every person. Let us help you find it.

Most of us have the ability and desire to change, but we need help discovering exactly how. Despite our best efforts, we often feel frustrated and in pain from the impact of experiences we don’t fully understand. I use a dynamic yet evidence-based approach to mental healthcare focused on identifying and realigning a person’s beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors. Retain what makes you significant, and support yourself with a more accurate sense of perception and the accompanying skills required to implement. I’m genuinely grateful to be doing my dream job. I have a deep affection for people and would be honored to work with you.

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.

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.