Therapists in Saint George, UT

My specialties: family dysfunction, individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, or those struggling with parenting challenges. I am passionate about helping those who struggle with feelings of low self worth, feeling insecure, or those who struggle to manage life successfully. I work to help individuals find answers to their challenges.

My goal is to provide an empathetic and compassionate space to help you navigate the challenges in your life. I believe people always make sense and working to identify the function of a behavior allows for healing, empathy and effective problem solving. I believe there is no "One size fits all" approach to therapy. I walk alongside my clients, meeting you where you are while challenging you and encouraging you to embark on your path to healing. I acknowledge the uniqueness of each person's journey and the importance of patience in the healing process.

I fell in love with working with couples early in my career and I also have a deep compassion for those suffering from trauma. Often relationship issues and trauma coincide and both need to be addressed. I view all issues, including relationship issues, from a trauma informed lens. I work with couples to develop relationship skills from researched and scientifically proven tools. I will help you practice these application based tools in therapy so you can strengthen your relationship and be successful at home. Individuals will find that I help them process trauma in a way that is effective and above all, makes them feel safe.

Life can be challenging and it's ok not to be ok! I believe we all l need help at some point, when we find ourselves stuck and not moving forward in a healthy and a meaningful way in our lives. Whether it's because of struggles with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, behavioral issues, or grief and loss, there is hope! Hope for healing, personal growth, and empowerment to make the changes needed for you to live your best life!

My preferred approach with clients comes from my own experience in what really works to heal, recover, and create change. As cliché as it is, I truly believe that “we’ve got to feel it to heal it.” My approach is experiential - and emotion and attachment-focused. This really just means I think some of the best healing happens in our connection with others, starting with working on our relationship with ourselves. I also use curiosity, compassion, and an understanding that every situation is unique to create a personalized approach.

Available Now... When looking for a new therapist, what is most important to you? My strongest values are mutual understanding, authenticity, confidentiality and competence. These are what I hope to share with my clients. My goal is to listen and help you in your process starting from wherever you are. Having the courage to begin in the healing process isn’t easy. But life doesn’t have to be so damn hard! I'm able to draw from my own personal life and professional experiences. I truly believe I can help you with yours! I have worked with all ages and most issues. Please call or text if anything resonates to see if we're a good fit.

My passion is to connect with kids that is more natural and comfortable. It can be hard and uncomfortable for kids to "talk" about personal and difficult emotions. Because of this, my focus is on utilizing expressive therapies to help children sort through and process emotions and events through art, playing games, structured and unstructured play, etc. all while helping them to identify their own strengths, how to use those strengths to overcome the challenges they are facing, and work toward an optimistic future!

Growing as a family is hard. Pregnancy and childbirth can be triggering. Perhaps you’re a seasoned parent who is starting to catch glimpses of your own parents in yourself despite your best attempts to avoid exactly that. Or, maybe you have a creative teen who has been struggling navigating today’s world, and it's been hard to find a therapist that "gets it" that you can trust to help. You just want some relief as you find your way through this phase in life.

Let me help you explore and heal experiences that disrupt functioning in your daily life now. Working with kids in the foster care system I saw a continual theme. Their symptoms were about what had happened to them not their diagnosis. This drove me to explore trauma informed modalities and provide treatment for all ages who have experienced trauma. Exploring what happened as a reason behind actions and responses. I treat all ages but I have a dedicated play therapy space. Play is how kids communicate. I use an attachment focused lens. Clients most often have the solution that works for them but just need guidance to access it.

Couples often turn to counseling when communication becomes a roadblock in their relationship. As an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) specialist, I place a strong emphasis on providing a warm and compassionate therapeutic environment. In sessions, I strive to embody empathy and understanding, creating a safe space where couples can feel truly heard and valued. I guide couples to develop healthier communication patterns, enabling them to navigate challenging subjects such as finances, intimacy, differing perspectives, and parenting with greater ease, ultimately fostering deeper emotional connection.

As a therapist, religious educator, and army chaplain I have a unique background and passion for helping families, couples, and individuals cope with life's stress. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and their families overcome anxiety, depression, and conflict. With my training in marriage and family therapy I love helping couples reduce conflict and increase marital satisfaction.

The decision to seek out a therapist is an important first step towards positively addressing conflicts, managing distress, and learning to cope with negative or overwhelming feelings. Our team of therapists bring years of therapy experience. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are Deaf or come from Deaf families (includes hearing family/friends who sign). We provide a supportive, nurturing environment. We use a multimodal approach incorporating mind-body therapies with evidence-based treatments. We also offer forensic-clinical services and applied behavior analysis treatment.

My focus always starts from the foundation of Attachment Focused Therapy. All issues are related to how we connect to ourselves, others and the world, and when there is a break in attachment or a lack of a secure attachment, difficulties arise that can impact every area of our life. I focus on helping individuals and families gain insight into their attachment styles and how to heal their attachment wounds and strengthen their positive relationships. I am also informed about Sensory Processing Disorder and its impact on attachment. I have been certified in EMDR since 2006 and have participated in many advanced EMDR trainings.

I know the hopelessness of what you are going through, because I have been there. I lived with the chains of pornography and sex addiction for many years, before realizing I held the keys to my freedom, they were just locked inside me. Since my transformation, I have committed my practice to helping other men heal from the early attachment wounds of shame, that drive them to seek for love, belonging, and acceptance outside of intimacy and connection with others. My work focuses on getting to the root of the trauma and reprocessing it, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

I've been working in helping people heal for over a decade an can help you find hope and healing. Feeling weighed down by life's difficulties, finding it hard to keep the connection alive in your relationships? If you're struggling to find your way through these challenges, know there are answers and solutions. As a therapist, I am trained to assist teens, adults, and couples through their challenges. I help you find the skills, tools, and answers you are seeking. I'm trained in several modalities and can help you reevaluate personal beliefs and values necessary for discovering and developing meaning and purpose to life.

Whittney is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFTi). She has completed a bachelor's degree in Family Science from Utah Valley University, and she is currently attending Utah Tech University's Marriage and Family Therapy master's program. Whittney has certifications in domestic violence, psychological first aid (PFA), drug addiction (SBIRT), skills for psychological recovery (SPR), trauma-focused treatment (TF-CBT, CCTS), and others. She is passionate about meeting clients where they're at, creating a safe space for them to explore and be vulnerable, and collaborating to create change that is both sustainable and meaningful.

I am taking not taking new clients. Reach out be put on my waiting list. Therapeutic fit, or how well we “click,” is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy. In therapy you’ve got to feel able to take risks and be vulnerable. I’m a Certificated Daring Way Facilitator, a therapeutic approach based on Brené Brown’s research on vulnerability & shame (root of perfectionism & feeling not good enough). I am also trained in DBT (emotion regulation skill development), EMDR (trauma approach) and shame resiliency. I have over 15 years of experience. Let's get you taking steps toward your highest self!

“Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things they are transformed.” Thich Nhat Hanh. I can guide you to awareness for this kind of transformation. If you are feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, I can help you find the tools to lead a more happy, healthy, fulfilling life. I enjoy helping people of all ages, race, gender & sexuality discover their unique gifts and talents so that they can find comfort and connection in sharing them. Whether you are feeling lonely or stagnant in a present relationship or single and wanting to explore how to achieve your personal, relationship or career goals, I can help.

I have been treating clients for the past 20 years assisting them on a personal journey of self-discovery and healing. Are you dealing with strained relationships or battling depression or anxiety? Looking for help and solutions from past trauma, increasing feelings of self-worth, marriage or relationship conflict? I can assist you in greater understanding and awareness of yourself. I'm committed and passionate about helping people improve individual, couple and family relationships. I know that a safe, comfortable and confidential environment is essential in that process. Hop on over and visit me online at www.JustinStum.com