Therapists in Saint George, UT

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.

I’m an experienced Counselor who can help shape your perspective into a healthy and productive one. Whether it’s your career, your relationships, or anything else that’s important to you, I’ll help you develop the habits and skills to effectively deal with the challenges and emotional moments you may encounter in life.  Compass Counseling is a private mental health practice located in St George, Utah.  We are committed to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome obstacles, addictions, emotional and mental challenges, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Our Hope is you begin getting the life you desire!

In a stressful fast paced society, it is difficult to find a person and a safe place to share your story. With compassion and empathy, I create a safe haven for clients to tell their truth. Part of the therapeutic process is working together, in a non- judgmental way, exploring the roots of the problem and how these issues are currently impacting your life. Overall, Therapy is an excellent way to create new narratives, habits, chapters, and to heal from past memories and traumatic events. Let me be part of your journey and help you reach your goal of coping effectively with life’s challenges.

I specialize in helping adolescents and adults work through trauma and overcome anxiety and depression. I also enjoy helping families and couples navigate relationship challenges. My goal is to empower clients to build resilience, find joy, and improve relationships through personalized strategies and a nurturing approach.

McKinley strives to be an ally for all. She firmly holds the belief that peace is attainable even amid life's toughest questions. With her unique blend of warmth and humor, she emphasizes that therapy is a collaborative experience. McKinley believes in the power of laughter and vulnerability to foster healing and connection. She strives to create a safe space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported on their journey to growth.

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.

I am passionate about supporting those ready and willing to face the trials and traumas that we all experience on some level. I love working with individuals seeking support to create change in their lives. It is easy to get stuck and we often hold onto past traumas and hurts that can create mental, emotional, physical and spiritual dis-ease. Finding your way back to self is critical in living a heart centered life and that is my hope for you. Healing is possible and we are not meant to walk this path alone. One of my mantras is "Turn your pain into your purpose". I do believe we can make peace with our past. Are you ready?

I specialize in trauma, domestic abuse and addiction. I also help clients that struggle with depression, anxiety, relational issues and interpersonal struggles. I use a comprehensive, integrative approach to healing (EMDR) as well as CBT, DBT and Mindful practices.EMDR is a systematic process of healing that promotes emotional stability by helping to free the mind from past thoughts, memories and behaviors that are present in daily life. The mindful approach to emotional healing works through conscious change in perspective. Being consciously aware of unconscious thoughts helps in the process of change. This mindful practice changes how you view yourself and the world around you.

Therapy is often mistaken as the last resort for people with serious struggles, but everyone experiences bouts of confusion, anxiety, sadness, fear, and grief. Many of us have experienced neglect, abuse, or trauma, and talking to a therapist can help create clarity about what to do next. Therapy may be the answer to making the life improvements that you need. If you feel depressed, alone, or lost, a therapist can often help guide you to find the strength and perseverance to improve your state of mind. My passions are in social justice. I believe everyone needs to be heard and understood in order for communities to thrive.

I care deeply about your experience. I want you to feel heard and understood. I know just how painful life can be and how powerful it is to have someone truly in your corner. As a therapist, I have training and experience treating relationship struggles, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I am EMDR trained, so I can provide extensive help dealing with traumas from your past and present.

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.

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” I always tell my clients that if they take anything away from therapy, let it be to know that no relationship is more important than the relationship you have with yourself. With this mindset, I become an ally to help my clients set goals and address various issues while building self love, empowerment and compassion. I work well with client that are ready to do the hard work of therapy and I do everything in my power to make sure they know how strong and supported they are for doing doing this. Therapy isn't easy and together we got this!

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.

Life is beautiful and we are capable of exploring all aspects of it: the good and the difficult. Both things are necessary to become a strong and better "us"! Though there is so much good, life also comes with unanticipated 'rocks in our backpack'. This can leave us confused, hurt, and feeling displaced. Effective therapy is about several factors: experience, client healing, a clear diagnosis, concise and appropriate goals, and the tools needed to effectively navigate difficulty along the journey of life. We love what we do and we are good at it! Visit us at GOLDWELLNESS.COM