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.

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.

I commend you on taking this courageous step towards change. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured. I am a strength-based, client-centered therapist who looks forward to seeing what you bring to the table. I love to help clients rediscover their strengths and skills as they overcome their challenges in life. I strive to provide a comfortable, safe, and secure space where you can feel cared for and empowered while utilizing your existing skills, as well as learning new skills to help build your self-confidence and increase your emotional well-being.

Helping my clients achieve success is what brings me joy. I have been a therapist for over 30 years and I have worked with just about any problems or challenges you can imagine. My experience helps me be perfectly calm and hopeful no matter what you bring to the table. I can offer perspective that less experienced helpers simply can't. And I absolutely love what I do, so I'm looking forward to seeing how I can help you.

I am excited to join your therapy journey to help you live a more fulfilling and happy life. I love everything about being a therapist and I feel that is a privilege to have you trust me with your most important life challenges. I am specially trained in family systems theory to improve family relationships.

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.

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.