Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

We are an inclusive, somatic, neurodiverse, trauma informed, and sensitive therapy practice nestled in the Liberty Wells area of Salt Lake City, Utah working with couples, adolescents, and adults.

My specialty is working to help people resolve past traumas and experience peace of mind. I use a variety of modalities including EMDR, Focusing Therapy, Psychodrama and Depth Psychology and others. Most important is to begin gaining relief from current anxiety or pain that interferes with your happiness today. I would be honored to support your journey.

Trying to figure out the next step can be overwhelming and lonely when we feel stuck. Whether we are trying to navigate relationships, personal and religious beliefs, or sexual/gender orientation- it can be hard! I truly believe you are the expert of your life, and believe the answers are within you. Sometimes we may know where we want to get to but feel the next steps to getting there are unsteady, unfamiliar or not even visible at the moment. Having a place to be able to emotionally process and break down realistic and meaningful steps can help to find clarity and find coping strategies that fit for you.

I support adults struggling with depression, anxiety, perfectionism, negative body-image / low self-esteem, and OCD while utilizing a variety of clinical approaches that are tailored to your specific needs. I also support individuals struggling within relationships and navigating feelings of loneliness.

Everyone has a sense of personal identify. How do you think about yourself? What is important to you? Identities are often imposed or at the very least encouraged by environmental or cultural forces. As a child, were you routinely told, "You can do it!,” or were you more often told; “You can’t do anything right?” The things we hear as children are usually the very things that create our sense of self. Early in life, sense of self is associated with security, protection, and acceptance. If our identity is strongly developed in the early years of life, this helps to protect us against the challenges in life.

Have you ever thought to yourself: “I know this isn’t my fault & that what I’m thinking isn’t true…so why does it still FEEL like it is?” If you have, I want you to know - that can change and life doesn’t have to always feel this heavy. I want to help you work through the burdensome trauma that others may have put on you so you can start enjoying life again instead of just surviving it.

I have a caring approach, and rely on proven cognitive-behavioral methods (CBT), focusing on you as an individual or as a couple. I specialize in the treatment of stress and anxiety, which sometimes present in the form of overwhelming anxiety, panic, anger, OCD, PTSD, or depression. After careful evaluation of you and the challenges you face, we together begin a goals-oriented approach to life change and relief of the symptoms that can be so difficult to experience. Therapy means both finding solutions and change, and we set out on that journey from the onset of therapy.

I'm basically a down-to-earth, laid-back Psychologist that's easy to talk to and believes that you are the expert on yourself. I like to set a relaxed atmosphere; one where it's okay to get into deep material, but also laugh and enjoy our time together. Together we can work to untangle the anxiety, depression, and/or trauma of life and bring about hope for a brighter future. I like to spend the full 60 min with my people; thus, I am going back to back with little time for a break. As such, I rely heavily on my support people to help with emails and phone calls.

My career began in the field of Substance Abuse. From there I have been working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults with various mental diagnoses over the past 13 years. I am involved in various Human Rights campaigns and a firm believer in equality. My philosophy is simple, provide no-nonsense, affordable care for the people.

Are you seeking reliable and effective care? I have been trained and certified in a variety of evidence based treatments and am dedicated to providing outstanding care based on years of research. I believe in working with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan and will track progress during treatment to insure progress. I work with individuals, families, couples, and groups. My focus is on those dealing with trauma, relationship difficulties, traumatic brain injury, anxiety and depression. I believe wellness can be found with incorporating recreation, connection to nature, mindfulness, and meditation into the therapeutic process.

No matter your circumstance, psychotherapy can have a positive impact on your life and your relationships. It is my hope to act as a guide for those that are ready to achieve healing in their lives. I seek to work collaboratively with clients to explore the best tools for each unique situation. While I am competent in using ACT, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy, Somatic and Polyvagal Therapy, working with me is more than a manual. I know each client has a unique modality or evidence based practice that will be the best fit.

My therapeutic passion revolves around fostering genuine connection and understanding while collaboratively seeking solutions for my clients. I am driven by the desire to empower individuals to discover their own path to happiness and well-being. I work with a variety of clients, which include adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions, healing from traumatic experiences, or grappling with anxiety disorders.

I'm a firm believer that mental health care is for everyone, no matter what obstacles you're facing. It's my goal to normalize mental health care for all people. Just as you see a doctor multiple times per year, whether you're ill or not, proactive health care is crucial for a healthy, balanced life; the same goes for your mental health. My ideal client is any human being interested in navigating the rivers of their life, no matter the challenge(s) you're facing. My goal is to help you identify and explore your entire and true self. Together, we'll explore your past/present/future to navigate any/all issues and set realistic goals.

You are the expert of you. You and only you knows what it is like to have your mind, your body, and your life experiences. Through a collaborative approach, I would love the opportunity to support you on your journey, as you navigate through life's challenges. Whatever challenges you are currently facing, I aim to provide a safe space for you to be heard, seen, and explore what works best for you. Healing is possible, and if you are open to healing, the healing will take place in your life. I have worked in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with all ages.

The human experience can be challenging even without the impacts of depression, anxiety, shame, and external pressures. Through all the things you can’t control, your pain doesn't have to turn into long-term suffering if you seek help to heal, practice self discovery, and learn skills to carry you along life’s journey. You already have what it takes to create the life you want! My compassionate, down to earth, and authentic therapeutic style allows for an environment that offers safety and encourages change and growth.