Therapists in Provo, UT

Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships. Over the past decade I have specifically worked with adolescents, young adults and their families. I love this stage of life, the change that can take place is amazing if given the right tools. Balancing independence and connection for individuals and family is one of my main goals in therapy.

Have you ever felt sad or depressed? Felt alone or unloved? Felt so afraid or scared that you prevent yourself from doing things? Have you felt like your life was spinning out of control and you don't know how to stop it from crashing? Have you experienced negative things in your life that have changed you as a person? Sadly, you're not alone. How would it feel to be able to create balance in your life and feel like you're more in control? How would if feel to know that with life's challenges, you can be confident to know you can handle whatever is thrown at you? Now is the time to find your strength and take control of your life.

My approach is an affirmative space. I help many navigate the difficult journey of their faith crises and revolutions. This is a very hard time to navigate and the universe is calling us to heal. I don't judge ANY of my clients and I meet them where they are at to work on their goals. I have special trainings and certifications with Brainspotting a brain based trauma approach; working with children through play therapy, couples therapy & LGBTQ+ relationships and issues. I also have extensive experience wading through the struggles of stepfamily and blended family issues. You deserve a supportive space to manage life.

I like to come at therapy kind of like I would a drummer at a jam session. I'm there to find a groove with another voice. I want to communicate with you and help you to open up and learn to express yourself. We will seek understanding first and then we will find a way to encourage healing and growth that is unique to you and builds a stronger identity. I am strengths-based and I like to find existing skills to help a client build a new way of thinking and interacting with their body. This is also a very effective way of beginning the process of healing symptoms of PTSD in conjunction with other evidence based trauma treatments.

I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.

ICT works with a very diverse population, meeting them where they are to help them become their best selves. Empathy and compassion are central for clients to explore, heal and grow. We work with people who have depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and more. Heidi Riddle, LCSW, SAP acts as Executive Director and Shana Hubbs, LCSW is the Clinical Director. All clinicians are highly trained to provide substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health therapy.

What if you could find peace within your inner pains, hurts, and nightmares or had a way to slow down the memories caused after persistent traumatic or negative experience? Instead I would like to help you be able to work through the distress in your life keeping you from sleep, so you can again wake up in the morning feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep.

My passion lies in supporting, advocating, lifting, and encouraging people when they are in their darkest moments. I enjoy helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and family and relational conflict. My biggest strength as a therapist and clinician is that I am my patients advocate and help to empower, creating strong rapport, being honest, genuine, and non-judgmental. My goal is to help patients live rich, full, and meaningful lives, and only my patients can determine what that means for them. Now specializing in EMDR; an innovative technique helping reduce PTSD symptoms, trauma, anxiety and more.

Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.

I am passionate about connecting with my clients and creating a space for healing and understanding. Working with couples and Individuals has been a beautiful and incredible. I desire to assist you through anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual blocks and explore sexual narratives that have been created over your lifetime. We often get caught up in negative relationship cycles and negative sexual cycles, making you feel stuck and somewhat crazy. It is my honor and privilege to assist in relieving the pain you are experiencing and create HOPE/CHANGE in your life.

I am a professional that most find extremely easy to talk to. I have honed the skill of therapeutic maneuverability which means my clients get what they need in therapy, whether it is someone to listen to them and help process thoughts or to give them tools and help develop skills to be the best possible version of themselves. I am very validating and edifying at times, but I don't sugarcoat what needs to be said. I see the capacity of people without judgement, what is important to me is where you are and where you want to be going. I have skills in working with individuals, couples, and families from all sorts of backgrounds.

Life is hard! No way around it. Many people are looking for change, peace, love, hope, or even a rekindling of old passions. I truly believe that we are capable of great things, relationships can be mended, goals can be accomplished, and new perspectives can be achieved. Having gone through many diverse experiences in my life I believe that I have the ability to empathize with what you're going through. In addition, my education, training, and experience has afforded me the knowledge and ability to assist you in finding the happy ending you are seeking.

I know that life is just hard sometimes and that a good sense of humor and positive attitude can only go so far. Whether the hard times include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, addiction, dissociation, psychosis or you're not really sure what you need, we can work through it together!

If you are being completely honest with yourself, are you happy with your life? That question can bring up a lot of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. Life can be very challenging, and many people struggle to cope. The good news is you do not have to do it alone. I can help you process what you are experiencing and develop healthier, more effective coping and communication skills. For in-person clients, I offer hiking sessions and rock-climbing sessions. Vibroacoustic therapy and somatic processing are also available to in-person clients and help release stress and trauma from the body.

I've heard of people reaching out for help, but they've had to wait on a waitlist for months. I will return your inquiries within 24 hours. And we can setup our first meeting within one (1) week. However, I only see people via telehealth, and I don't take any insurances. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings, and any other issues of concern can be shared without fear of judgment.

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. -Albus Dumbeldore. In these trying times we live in many of us find it difficult to make it through the day engaging in happiness. Trauma, depression, addiction, childhood issues, all of these can cloud the true us, I can help you sort through all the debris and find the light again.

My purpose is to foster safety and connect individuals with themselves and others as they start this healing journey. My approach is a trauma focused using many different skills like EMDR, equine-assisted therapy, and Deep Brain Reorienting to manage the complexity of trauma. I have a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in Equine-Assisted Mental Health, EMDRIA approved Consultant in Training, EMDR Certified, and DBR Trained. I have received advanced training in Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), and complex trauma training specializing in Structural Dissociation Theory.

I am here to help clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression and relational issues. My clients want proven solutions to immediate problems and support in getting through crisis and trauma. Many of my clients are concerned parents who need help communicating with their children and helping their children through developmental milestones (teens and young adults). I am currently unable to take clients and my waitlist is roughly 6 months out. I will update when I am more available.