Therapists in Alta, UT

As a growing expert in trauma, mindfulness, and body-mind bridging across the lifespan, I will strive to assist you with your concerns. My approach is light-hearted and evidence informed. I often integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectics, and psychodynamics into my education-based style. We will certainly work on attachment concerns and healthy "relating," too.

I work with young adults, families, and couples helping them to shed light on themselves and the systems of which they are a part. I have worked predominately with clients experiencing symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, addictive disorders, and personality disorders. I have a background in wilderness therapy and experiential treatment and love to introduce creative, alternative modes of expression to my clients, including yoga movement, narrative, and outdoor based therapies (walk and talk). By the end of our first session, most of my clients feel relieved and hopeful for their next steps.

“I want to empower every individual to discover their own purpose and embrace their own uniqueness” Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile page. I am a Clinical Social Worker in Utah with an MSW from New York University. Working as a clinical social worker has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have worked with a variety of cultures and welcome the challenge of helping each individual reach his or her full potential. Using a holistic approach, I collaborate with my clients to establish a trusting and nurturing environment where every thought is worth consideration and every one is respected.

I believe in a collaborative approach to build the path to healing as well as a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. My practice as a clinician is centered around helping individuals process traumatic experiences so they can heal and live a more present and focused existence. I have extensive knowledge of end-of-life issues including chronic pain, unresolved trauma, personal spirituality, , as well as the grieving process.

When people experience life stressors, life changes, and/or trauma they often find themselves lost and looking for relief. My great passion is to provide healing and relief to the lost looking for therapeutic relief from trauma, depression and stress issues. I have been helping adults, adolescents and children from all walks of life find new, healthier expressions of themselves, to finally find a peaceful wholeness and fulfillment; to be empowered. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, children and adolescent's disorders, Anxiety and depression along with personality disorders. I emphasize mindfulness, emotion regulation, Distress Tolerance and interpersonal relationship skills

I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.

I am a licensed clinical child psychologist specializing in utilizing state of the art assessment and therapy techniques to detect and treat learning disabilities, ADHD, and other emotional/personality issues which may hinder a child's learning experience. In addition, our clinic performs infant developmental testing and kindergarten readiness evaluations. As a parent of five children, I understand the many issues that we face on a daily basis with our children and I strive to assist parents with finding answers to problems facing their family system.

Do you or your child feel stressed out by the basic responsibilities of daily life? Or feel overwhelmed by strong sensory input? Or feel emotions deeply in both positive and negative ways? Are you or your child regularly told you're too sensitive, shy or spacy? If you answer yes then I would love to help you! I am passionate about helping helping adults & kids who deal with emotional & sensory sensitivity. In both adults and children feeling overwhelmed can result in symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD and aggression. I love helping adults and kids build stronger esteem and connection with themselves and each other.

I specialize in neuro, academic, and psychological evaluations. I have expertise in assessing individuals of all ages for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal and Verbal Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Working Memory Deficits, Under Achievement and Low Motivation. My 28 years of experience in conducting comprehensive testing offer families and individuals a unique opportunity to gain insight into their behaviors and challenges, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging. At InSight Psychological Services, we believe that a strong therapeutic relationship based on compassion, genuineness and non-judgement is vital to success in therapy. Building a connection that is supportive and authentic can provide space for you to understand the habits and patterns that make you feel hopeless and stuck. Together, we can work towards finding hope, growth, and change.

Many of our therapists have walked the same path as our clients. We are parents, we are partners, we've experienced heartbreak, infertility, divorce, trauma, faith expansion AND we've built the clinical skills to help. We know what it feels like from the inside and we're ready with action steps and expertise.

Finding peace in a time of many unknowns can be one of life's most difficult challenges. Children & teens, especially, have difficulty expressing their deep and uncomfortable feelings through words. Often showing these parts of themselves through negative behaviors. With expressions of irritability, aggression, sadness, withdrawl, clinginess, yelling, difficulty in friendships, and worry. These symptoms can be worrisome and overwhelming to parents and caregivers, as they try to provide support. Adults, additionally, struggle to find peace and contentment through challenges, and can find relief here.

Candice is a highly skilled and compassionate licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience in the field of mental health therapy. As the owner of Agile Counseling located in Sandy, she has established herself as a dedicated professional committed to improving the lives of her clients. With a diverse clientele spanning children, teenagers, adults, and families, Candice brings a wealth of expertise and insight to her practice. Her approach to therapy is characterized by empathy, authenticity, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges individuals and families face.

I work with couples and families in crisis, when they feel that they are not able to connect with one another or get needs met. The focus is on helping my clients establish or reestablish meaningful connections through secure attachment and relationships of trust. I help families through the process of pre and post adoption to help navigate the complex emotions surrounding adding a member to the family. I focus on is helping individuals, couples, and families resolve lingering childhood issues to be able to embrace positive relationships. I work with clients through life-stages changes from adolescence through retirement.

Is your teen withdrawing, struggling in school, or isolating? Feeling lost as a parent? You're not alone. Seeking professional help is loving step towards supporting your teen. Counseling is an effective way to help teenagers and families work through conflict, build new skills, and strengthen relationships.

Are you needing healthier ways to cope with difficult emotions? Are traumatic events or hurtful memories keeping you stuck in the past? Do you feel like you are repeating the same behaviors that prevent you from living the life you want? Change is attainable and I'm here to support you. I am empathetic and understanding, while also practical in my approach to address issues effectively. Together we can come up with plans to directly face your concerns and meet your desired goals. I am passionate in guiding clients in learning new methods and coping skills to find relief and improve their quality of life.

Immediate openings available for therapy and medication management. If you find yourself feeling more worried or sad than usual, you're not alone. Therapy can help you gain valuable tools to feel better. We can also provide support with parenting issues, stress, depression, trauma, life transitions and relationships! You may be surprised at how much better you can feel after just one session. Making emotional health a priority now can help you get back to enjoying life sooner. Now seeing clients in person and by telehealth for therapy and med management in St. George and Riverton.

You are the expert of you. You and only you knows what it is like to have your mind, your body, and your life experiences. Through a collaborative approach, I would love the opportunity to support you on your journey, as you navigate through life's challenges. Whatever challenges you are currently facing, I aim to provide a safe space for you to be heard, seen, and explore what works best for you. Healing is possible, and if you are open to healing, the healing will take place in your life. I have worked in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with all ages.

We all need support, life brings planed and unexpected change, transitions and requited growth. My clients may feel the pressure of perfectionism, feeling not-good-enough or second guessing themselves, feeling stuck in life. They may have physical or emotional pain and a big stress overload. Often feeling pulled in too many directions, with too many responsibilities, caring for too many projects or people. They can feel lost or adrift, that life is not progressing or as meaningful or happy as they had hoped. Grief & loss build up & worry about the ability to change can immobilize so they often feel stuck & afraid in life.