Alternative Therapy
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Alternative Therapy

Group Practice

Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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At Alternative Therapy, we believe healing happens when you are truly seen — not managed, not pathologized, and never asked to shrink yourself to fit a clinical box. We are a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming practice serving adults across Utah via telehealth and in person in Salt Lake City. Our clinicians specialize in trauma, OCD, psychedelic assisted therapy, sex therapy, autistic and ADHD burnout, and affirming care for LGBTQIA2S+, ENM, polyamory, and kink communities. There is a place for you here.

Our Team

Photo of Dr. Krista Jo Buda, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PATP
Dr. Krista Jo Buda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PATP
6 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
You've spent years feeling too much, not enough, or simply misunderstood by providers, systems, or people who couldn't meet you where you are. I work with trauma survivors, neurodivergent adults, therapists, and people exploring gender, sexuality, ENM, polyamory, and kink in a space that is genuinely affirming. I specialize in psychedelic assisted therapy, sex therapy, and treatment resistant trauma and OCD. I provide gender affirming letters, evaluations, and accommodations. I am direct and I will challenge you. I am also fully in your corner and believe deeply in your capacity to heal and your right to define what that looks like.
You've spent years feeling too much, not enough, or simply misunderstood by providers, systems, or people who couldn't meet you where you are. I work with trauma survivors, neurodivergent adults, therapists, and people exploring gender, sexuality, ENM, polyamory, and kink in a space that is genuinely affirming. I specialize in psychedelic assisted therapy, sex therapy, and treatment resistant trauma and OCD. I provide gender affirming letters, evaluations, and accommodations. I am direct and I will challenge you. I am also fully in your corner and believe deeply in your capacity to heal and your right to define what that looks like.
(385) 263-0409 View (385) 263-0409
Photo of Asher Larsen, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Asher Larsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
I work with people navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions—especially LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and ENM clients. Many are sorting through religious trauma, burnout, or feeling like they don’t quite fit in the systems around them. I help clients understand patterns, process their experiences, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and sustainable. As a neurodivergent, trans therapist, I bring both lived experience and a strong commitment to creating a space that feels affirming, respectful, and grounded in real understanding.
I work with people navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions—especially LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and ENM clients. Many are sorting through religious trauma, burnout, or feeling like they don’t quite fit in the systems around them. I help clients understand patterns, process their experiences, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and sustainable. As a neurodivergent, trans therapist, I bring both lived experience and a strong commitment to creating a space that feels affirming, respectful, and grounded in real understanding.
(385) 263-3017 View (385) 263-3017
Photo of Brandon Bissell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Brandon Bissell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
2 Endorsed
Layton, UT 84041
I specialize in working with teens, young adults, individuals, and couples within the LGBTQIA+ and ENM communities. I'm here to empower you every step of the way—supporting deeper self-understanding, healing from trauma, navigating tough emotions, and creating meaningful, lasting change. With compassion, sensitivity, authenticity, and courage, we’ll find the best path forward together. You already have the magic and power for change within you. I’m here to walk alongside you, providing compassionate care and evidence-based tools to support you along your journey.
I specialize in working with teens, young adults, individuals, and couples within the LGBTQIA+ and ENM communities. I'm here to empower you every step of the way—supporting deeper self-understanding, healing from trauma, navigating tough emotions, and creating meaningful, lasting change. With compassion, sensitivity, authenticity, and courage, we’ll find the best path forward together. You already have the magic and power for change within you. I’m here to walk alongside you, providing compassionate care and evidence-based tools to support you along your journey.
(385) 279-5496 View (385) 279-5496
Photo of Haley Rasmussen, Pre-Licensed Professional
Haley Rasmussen
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Layton, UT 84041
Sometimes in life we need to learn how to hold things lightly, even when we are feeling deeply. As a counselor, I use a person-centered approach to explore new perspectives and navigate challenges + the ripples they make in life. My approaches vary from solution-based methods for challenges like life transitions, to somatic therapy for people who are navigating health trauma. Every situation is different, so the goal of my approach is to collaborate with my clients to find out what methods resonate with them and their experience so that they can build resilience and live a life that is in alignment with their authentic self.
Sometimes in life we need to learn how to hold things lightly, even when we are feeling deeply. As a counselor, I use a person-centered approach to explore new perspectives and navigate challenges + the ripples they make in life. My approaches vary from solution-based methods for challenges like life transitions, to somatic therapy for people who are navigating health trauma. Every situation is different, so the goal of my approach is to collaborate with my clients to find out what methods resonate with them and their experience so that they can build resilience and live a life that is in alignment with their authentic self.
(801) 683-5265 View (801) 683-5265
Photo of Shilyn Alex, Social Worker, CSW
Shilyn Alex
Social Worker, CSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As an Indigenous therapist, I believe in creating spaces that honor your story, strengths, and connection to yourself, community, and roots—the original medicine. My work centers complex and historical trauma PTSD/CPTSD, identity, relationships/attachment, OCD, and anxiety. If you’re looking for a space where you can be unreserved—you’ll feel at home here. I offer a blend of authentic support and empowering guidance, holding space for both honesty and compassion. Together, we’ll face challenges directly, celebrate your growth, uncover your strengths, and rediscover your own medicine along the way.
As an Indigenous therapist, I believe in creating spaces that honor your story, strengths, and connection to yourself, community, and roots—the original medicine. My work centers complex and historical trauma PTSD/CPTSD, identity, relationships/attachment, OCD, and anxiety. If you’re looking for a space where you can be unreserved—you’ll feel at home here. I offer a blend of authentic support and empowering guidance, holding space for both honesty and compassion. Together, we’ll face challenges directly, celebrate your growth, uncover your strengths, and rediscover your own medicine along the way.
(801) 928-7833 View (801) 928-7833

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Salt Lake City, UT 84111

(352) 256-2560