Therapists in American Fork, UT

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 love working with clients (especially children, adolescents, and families!) from diverse backgrounds who are looking to find answers and solve any issues they may be struggling with. I am passionate about my work and believe in radical acceptance of all people. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative psychologist. As a mother of five children, I understand many of the issues that families face and I strive to be a caring, upfront, and empathic psychologist who helps clients work toward achieving their goals. I also offer psychological testing.

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."

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

Counseling has always been that one unique ability of mine that I felt was a higher calling. The encouragement I get from watching clients meet major milestones continues to increase my passion as a therapist. I am a firm believer that there is no shame in asking for help. Regardless of how major or minor your struggle may be, having someone to talk to makes a massive difference. As a therapist, I strive to provide a nonjudgmental environment that allows clients to feel safe and secure. I work with anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma, in addition to youth, couples, LGBTQ+, and individuals.

“There is more to us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less.” I love this quote by Kurt Hahn. I believe in creating that space where you can learn to discover your potential and where together we can see that there is more to look forward to if only given the chance, safety, and support. About me, I recently graduated from UVU's MFT Master's program. I work at Beehive Child and Family Counseling and I look forward to getting to know you.

Healing is not linear, but takes time, effort, patience, and a lot of self-compassion. As your therapist, I will act as your guide to building this self-compassion as well as self-esteem and self-confidence. My goal as your therapist is to not only help you to feel emotionally and physically safe, but to also help you to build this safety with yourself, or within your partnership, or other important relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I have experience working with families of different backgrounds and upbringings, with couples of all ages, with children (primarily 10+), and many teenagers.

I believe that even through life's hardest challenges, humans have an amazing capacity for growth, learning, and joy. As a therapist, my purpose is to provide my clients with a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where they can process, learn, and heal. My approach to therapy is grounded in a passion for strengths-based healing. I prioritize cultural humility, and value diversity and equity in both my clients and my practice. I believe everyone can develop skills to regulate emotions, reframe thinking, and cultivate a positive self-image.

Are you feeling stuck? Are certain problems getting in the way of your relationships or the kind of life you'd like to live? I am a dedicated counselor with experience providing counseling to adolescents and adults struggling with depression/anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. I am invested in using a holistic approach to mental health that addresses the whole person, and recognizes how important it is to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their well-being including , environment (work, home, school), background, sexual orientation, identity, and/or faith spirituality process.

My approach to therapy is making you the boss. Therapy is an investment of your time and energy and I want to honor that. My job is not to tell you what to do, it’s to give you the tools, education, and professional insights that motivate and inspire you to recognize what is best for you. As your therapist, I will be with you every step of the way as we navigate ups, downs, decisions, mistakes, and big wins. I've witnessed both personally and professionally the power in someone being heard and accepted for exactly where they're at. My goal at the end of every session is that you leave feeling validated and empowered.

We have Saturday openings with Andrew!Counseling Made Simple specializes in working with clients across the lifespan who need an empathetic therapist that listens with an open heart and mind. We work hard to make everyone feel welcome and understood. We strive to create a safe place in therapy to work on your goals and recognizes that each person's path to wellness is as unique as you are. Counseling Made Simple has Linda, clinical director and part time therapists Carly, Stephanie, Suelen, Andrew and Mara. Check out the website for more information: www.counselingmadesimple.com