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Dr. Lauren Smithee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010  (Online Only)
Do you need a relationship expert who can help you and your partner feel closer, work through conflict, and communicate better? Are you looking for a queer therapist who's LGBTQ+ affirming and knows the ins and outs of working with queer people? Are you stuck in old patterns and need help working towards attachment security, self-acceptance, coping skills, and empowerment? As a licensed, PhD-level therapist, I have years of experience working with couples, individuals, and families across various backgrounds to overcome challenges. Providing compassionate, affirming therapy is important to me personally and professionally.
Do you need a relationship expert who can help you and your partner feel closer, work through conflict, and communicate better? Are you looking for a queer therapist who's LGBTQ+ affirming and knows the ins and outs of working with queer people? Are you stuck in old patterns and need help working towards attachment security, self-acceptance, coping skills, and empowerment? As a licensed, PhD-level therapist, I have years of experience working with couples, individuals, and families across various backgrounds to overcome challenges. Providing compassionate, affirming therapy is important to me personally and professionally.
(801) 754-4652 View (801) 754-4652
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Rich Andelin
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Bountiful, UT 84010
Feeling stuck in life? Struggling with compulsive behavior? Battling sexual addiction and the shame that accompanies it? Suffering from traumatic betrayal in your relationship? These are heavy issues for most therapists to treat, much less trying to navigate them on your own. You deserve support and guidance from a therapist who is not only familiar with these issues, but also has over 15 years of counseling experience working with teens, adults, couples and partners.
Feeling stuck in life? Struggling with compulsive behavior? Battling sexual addiction and the shame that accompanies it? Suffering from traumatic betrayal in your relationship? These are heavy issues for most therapists to treat, much less trying to navigate them on your own. You deserve support and guidance from a therapist who is not only familiar with these issues, but also has over 15 years of counseling experience working with teens, adults, couples and partners.
(385) 449-4988 View (385) 449-4988
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Tamera Pedersen
Counselor, CMHC, CDWF, CRSF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
Waitlist for new clients
Tamera's passion is helping others find healthy perceptions of self by changing one’s internal narrative, increasing self-worth, healing, and strengthening relationships. Tamera knows therapy is not a one size fits all, therefore she responds to her client’s personal needs. Tamera received intensive training (through Brené Brown) to become a 'Daring Greatly' and 'Rising Strong' facilitator to help individuals increase resilience and live more authentically. Tamera invites you to join her in a safe nonjudgmental atmosphere where she will offer her warmth and compassion and help you move through your unique challenges.
Tamera's passion is helping others find healthy perceptions of self by changing one’s internal narrative, increasing self-worth, healing, and strengthening relationships. Tamera knows therapy is not a one size fits all, therefore she responds to her client’s personal needs. Tamera received intensive training (through Brené Brown) to become a 'Daring Greatly' and 'Rising Strong' facilitator to help individuals increase resilience and live more authentically. Tamera invites you to join her in a safe nonjudgmental atmosphere where she will offer her warmth and compassion and help you move through your unique challenges.
(385) 786-8406 View (385) 786-8406
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Vanessa Benedict The Trauma Alchemist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bountiful, UT 84011
The Trauma Alchemist: Trauma Alchemy is the act of transforming your deepest pain into your greatest strength. The process is a grand reclamation of the Soul. You return home to yourself, that is where the Gold is found.
The Trauma Alchemist: Trauma Alchemy is the act of transforming your deepest pain into your greatest strength. The process is a grand reclamation of the Soul. You return home to yourself, that is where the Gold is found.
(801) 396-7903 View (801) 396-7903
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Darren Elkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
Bountiful, UT 84010
I believe that if someone is willing to be honest with him or herself and is willing to change, then all things are possible. I work hard to help people find their own answers. If I were looking for a therapist, I would want to be sure that the therapist would be a great listener, would be willing to accept my values, and would be able to guide me into solutions for my problems. Those are the qualities I work hard to bring into therapy. Not very many therapists have emphasized men's issues in their practice. I help men understand themselves, and women seeking to understand their partner or other important people in their life.
I believe that if someone is willing to be honest with him or herself and is willing to change, then all things are possible. I work hard to help people find their own answers. If I were looking for a therapist, I would want to be sure that the therapist would be a great listener, would be willing to accept my values, and would be able to guide me into solutions for my problems. Those are the qualities I work hard to bring into therapy. Not very many therapists have emphasized men's issues in their practice. I help men understand themselves, and women seeking to understand their partner or other important people in their life.
(801) 803-5447 View (801) 803-5447
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Bryan Bushman
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
Waitlist for new clients
Over the past 16+ years of full-time practice, I have developed a strong commitment to helping adults, children and teens heal from anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Since completing my formal training in 2008, I settled in Utah, where I have worked extensively with adults suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Regarding my work with children and teens, I have worked extensively with conditions like ADHD, Autism, learning problems, self-harm behaviors, and mood disturbance. A family-based treatment approach is very important, as the whole family needs to be involved.
Over the past 16+ years of full-time practice, I have developed a strong commitment to helping adults, children and teens heal from anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Since completing my formal training in 2008, I settled in Utah, where I have worked extensively with adults suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Regarding my work with children and teens, I have worked extensively with conditions like ADHD, Autism, learning problems, self-harm behaviors, and mood disturbance. A family-based treatment approach is very important, as the whole family needs to be involved.
(385) 449-4378 View (385) 449-4378
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Tracy Burnham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bountiful, UT 84010
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience as a counselor. I specialize in helping women. Specifically, I provide counseling for women who are seeking to overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also provide counseling and emotional support to women on the motherhood journey. I believe deeply in the importance of finding a healthy balance between lovingly caring for our children and for ourselves.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience as a counselor. I specialize in helping women. Specifically, I provide counseling for women who are seeking to overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also provide counseling and emotional support to women on the motherhood journey. I believe deeply in the importance of finding a healthy balance between lovingly caring for our children and for ourselves.
(801) 515-3319 View (801) 515-3319
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Dustin Blakeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Bountiful, UT 84010  (Online Only)
Utilizing a strengths-based perspective, I help individuals and families heal from issues related to trauma, attachment, loss, and stressful life events. I believe that there are many reasons for human behavior, and one should not be reduced to their problems or their behavior. Compassion helps me empower individuals and families to become the best version of themselves and find the growth and healing that they are seeking.
Utilizing a strengths-based perspective, I help individuals and families heal from issues related to trauma, attachment, loss, and stressful life events. I believe that there are many reasons for human behavior, and one should not be reduced to their problems or their behavior. Compassion helps me empower individuals and families to become the best version of themselves and find the growth and healing that they are seeking.
(801) 252-6072 View (801) 252-6072
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Forrest Call
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
To grow and heal, you have to be brave and face the parts of yourself that you don’t show the world—but you don't need to do that alone. I provide a non-judgmental space for self-honesty and discovering parts of yourself that got left behind. Reclaiming your wellbeing is about meeting your unmet needs and coming back to yourself.
To grow and heal, you have to be brave and face the parts of yourself that you don’t show the world—but you don't need to do that alone. I provide a non-judgmental space for self-honesty and discovering parts of yourself that got left behind. Reclaiming your wellbeing is about meeting your unmet needs and coming back to yourself.
(480) 576-5811 View (480) 576-5811
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Shaun Reeve
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
Not accepting new clients
The human spirit has the ability to heal itself given the opportunity to do so. Client-centered and EMDR approach to help clients access their natural ability to heal and connect with inner peace and happiness. Play therapy approach used to support children. Please reach out if you want to heal and don't know how or haven't found the right support.
The human spirit has the ability to heal itself given the opportunity to do so. Client-centered and EMDR approach to help clients access their natural ability to heal and connect with inner peace and happiness. Play therapy approach used to support children. Please reach out if you want to heal and don't know how or haven't found the right support.
(480) 690-1938 View (480) 690-1938

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Melanie Van Orden | Trauma Recovery | Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (Ketamine), Licensed Master Social Worker in Bountiful, UT
Melanie Van Orden | Trauma Recovery | Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (Ketamine)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
My clients often appreciate an eclectic approach utilizing somatic, relational, attachment-based, mindfulness-based (MBCT), psychodynamic, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) modalities.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).
My clients often appreciate an eclectic approach utilizing somatic, relational, attachment-based, mindfulness-based (MBCT), psychodynamic, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) modalities.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).
(718) 571-8412 View (718) 571-8412
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Connections Family Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Med MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Life is hard. I have found it to be a little easier when you have someone to talk to, who you also trust. I love what I do, and enjoy being able to support individuals, couples, teens and children through the challenges of life. I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents, and couples. I strive to help motivated clients increase their confidence, overcome traumatic experiences and create a more peaceful life. I do this mainly through Attachment-based approaches.
Life is hard. I have found it to be a little easier when you have someone to talk to, who you also trust. I love what I do, and enjoy being able to support individuals, couples, teens and children through the challenges of life. I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents, and couples. I strive to help motivated clients increase their confidence, overcome traumatic experiences and create a more peaceful life. I do this mainly through Attachment-based approaches.
(435) 265-4427 View (435) 265-4427
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Samantha Knuth
Counselor, MEd, CMHC
Verified Verified
Kaysville, UT 84037  (Online Only)
Do you want to be more connected, grounded, and present? Do you feel overwhelmed, burnt-out, or that you aren’t enough? Do you wish you could show up as your true self? Together we can embark on a journey of growth, self-discovery, and healing. I am passionate about working with: complex trauma, burnout, infertility, postpartum mental health, self-compassion, perfectionism, people pleasing, and other therapists/individuals in the helping professions. I believe that healing requires a multi-faceted approach that incorporates evidence-based therapy modalities and holistic techniques that encompass the mind, body, and spirit.
Do you want to be more connected, grounded, and present? Do you feel overwhelmed, burnt-out, or that you aren’t enough? Do you wish you could show up as your true self? Together we can embark on a journey of growth, self-discovery, and healing. I am passionate about working with: complex trauma, burnout, infertility, postpartum mental health, self-compassion, perfectionism, people pleasing, and other therapists/individuals in the helping professions. I believe that healing requires a multi-faceted approach that incorporates evidence-based therapy modalities and holistic techniques that encompass the mind, body, and spirit.
(385) 396-5513 View (385) 396-5513
Photo of Sam Burton, Marriage & Family Therapist in Bountiful, UT
Sam Burton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Farmington, UT 84025
Visit my website: burtonfamilytherapy.com No matter what brings you to therapy, you deserve to be heard and understood. My hope is to provide a safe space for you and your family to work towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life! My niche is relationships and child/teen behavior. I specialize in working with individuals, families and couples experiencing difficulties that include: family & relationship conflict, communication, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, sexual reactivity, adjustment disorders, and other mental health challenges. I work with children, teens and adults.
Visit my website: burtonfamilytherapy.com No matter what brings you to therapy, you deserve to be heard and understood. My hope is to provide a safe space for you and your family to work towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life! My niche is relationships and child/teen behavior. I specialize in working with individuals, families and couples experiencing difficulties that include: family & relationship conflict, communication, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, sexual reactivity, adjustment disorders, and other mental health challenges. I work with children, teens and adults.
(801) 719-5626 View (801) 719-5626
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Meadowbrook Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmington, UT 84025
Meadowbrook Counseling welcomes families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Everyone has a unique history and set of problems. We will help you navigate the challenges you face and heal your trauma.
Meadowbrook Counseling welcomes families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Everyone has a unique history and set of problems. We will help you navigate the challenges you face and heal your trauma.
(385) 279-5159 View (385) 279-5159
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Brooke Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmington, UT 84025
I've seen how when one person is struggling in a family, everyone can feel it. I use relationships and effective communication to help people express their feelings and better their connections to find peace and happiness as they learn to navigate their emotions and hardships in life. Healing can happen, and it often comes through finding unity with others and within.
I've seen how when one person is struggling in a family, everyone can feel it. I use relationships and effective communication to help people express their feelings and better their connections to find peace and happiness as they learn to navigate their emotions and hardships in life. Healing can happen, and it often comes through finding unity with others and within.
(801) 758-2274 View (801) 758-2274
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Dena LeTendre
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Farmington, UT 84025
Are you unhappy in your relationship? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or more? I welcome both couples or individuals. Whether its intimacy issues, not feeling connected, infidelity, communication problems, pornography issues, couples therapy can help you learn new skills, rebuild trust and get the love and connection back that you deserve. For individuals; trauma, betrayal trauma, depression, and anxiety can be a thing of the past. Come in and find a safe and caring place.
Are you unhappy in your relationship? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or more? I welcome both couples or individuals. Whether its intimacy issues, not feeling connected, infidelity, communication problems, pornography issues, couples therapy can help you learn new skills, rebuild trust and get the love and connection back that you deserve. For individuals; trauma, betrayal trauma, depression, and anxiety can be a thing of the past. Come in and find a safe and caring place.
(801) 396-9835 View (801) 396-9835
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Ann Nielsen, MSW, LCSW - The Virtual Couch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Farmington, UT 84025  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am licensed in Utah and Wyoming, and I have specialized training, lived experience, and over 15 years of clinical experience treating anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and grief and loss. I have worked in various clinical settings, including inpatient hospitalization, outpatient clinics, and private practice, and I have nearly 10 years of experience providing telehealth therapy. I provide engaging, evidence-based treatment to clients experiencing mild to severe mental health issues. My approach is trauma-informed and compassionate, and I work to create space where you feel comfortable to share and know that you will be heard.
I am licensed in Utah and Wyoming, and I have specialized training, lived experience, and over 15 years of clinical experience treating anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and grief and loss. I have worked in various clinical settings, including inpatient hospitalization, outpatient clinics, and private practice, and I have nearly 10 years of experience providing telehealth therapy. I provide engaging, evidence-based treatment to clients experiencing mild to severe mental health issues. My approach is trauma-informed and compassionate, and I work to create space where you feel comfortable to share and know that you will be heard.
(801) 682-1630 View (801) 682-1630
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Mindful Life Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
I support the development of each individual's inner guidance and direction. My years of experience working with substance and behavior addictions have created a strong foundation which supports lasting healthy recovery. I accomplish this by utilizing my training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy & Gottman's Sound Relationship House. I have found great success with those who have otherwise lost hope. My approach is free of judgment and remains deeply empathetic. I am a genuine clinician who is uniquely proficient in reaching through to the seemingly unreachable.
I support the development of each individual's inner guidance and direction. My years of experience working with substance and behavior addictions have created a strong foundation which supports lasting healthy recovery. I accomplish this by utilizing my training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy & Gottman's Sound Relationship House. I have found great success with those who have otherwise lost hope. My approach is free of judgment and remains deeply empathetic. I am a genuine clinician who is uniquely proficient in reaching through to the seemingly unreachable.
(385) 393-1769 View (385) 393-1769
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Ben Scoma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Centerville, UT 84014
Hello! I'm Ben the therapist and I'm here to be one of your resources. Life can be beautiful but I know it can also be overwhelming, difficult, and lonely. I can help by listening to your unique story, offering professional insight, and providing a safe space where you can be yourself.
Hello! I'm Ben the therapist and I'm here to be one of your resources. Life can be beautiful but I know it can also be overwhelming, difficult, and lonely. I can help by listening to your unique story, offering professional insight, and providing a safe space where you can be yourself.
(385) 832-7412 View (385) 832-7412
Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.