Therapists in Spanish Fork, UT

Most of us have the ability and desire to change, but we need help discovering exactly how. Despite our best efforts, we often feel frustrated and in pain from the impact of experiences we don’t fully understand. I use a dynamic yet evidence-based approach to mental healthcare focused on identifying and realigning a person’s beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors. Retain what makes you significant, and support yourself with a more accurate sense of perception and the accompanying skills required to implement. I’m genuinely grateful to be doing my dream job. I have a deep affection for people and would be honored to work with you.

Life can be hard at times, but we do not have to experience it alone. If you are feeling down, on-edge, or in despair, our work together can help you find meaning and happiness. As a therapist, I see you as an expert on your life and will value our work together from a collaborative approach.

Immediate openings available for therapy and medication management. If you find yourself feeling more worried or sad than usual, you're not alone. Therapy can help you gain valuable tools to feel better. We can also provide support with parenting issues, stress, depression, trauma, life transitions and relationships! You may be surprised at how much better you can feel after just one session. Making emotional health a priority now can help you get back to enjoying life sooner. Now seeing clients in person and by telehealth for therapy and med management in St. George and Riverton.

Getting help can be intimidating and I recognize that we all have different beliefs regarding therapy. None of us, however, are immune to the struggles or difficulties that life throws our way. So, whether you are a seasoned veteran in the world of therapy, or this would be your first time coming in, I am here to meet you where you are and work collaboratively to get you to a point where you are both progressing and enjoying life. Being multi-racial myself, I am passionate about helping marginalized populations feel safe and comfortable.

Healing is not linear, but takes time, effort, patience, and a lot of self-compassion. As your therapist, I will act as your guide to building this self-compassion as well as self-esteem and self-confidence. My goal as your therapist is to not only help you to feel emotionally and physically safe, but to also help you to build this safety with yourself, or within your partnership, or other important relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I have experience working with families of different backgrounds and upbringings, with couples of all ages, with children (primarily 10+), and many teenagers.

I am trained in the "Best-Practice" and "Evidence-Based" trauma modality, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. I enjoy treating people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Domestic Abuse, Panic, Phobia's and Mood Disorders. It is my goal to educate and equip all my clients with tools that will empower them to improve their mental health. I use traditional therapeutic techniques like :CBT, EMDR, Client-Centered, etc. but I also intertwine holistic approaches like: yoga, mineral oils, diet, exercise, meditation, etc. I look forward to meeting you and helping you through your path to peace, happiness and health.

Appointments are available same week of as Winter, 2022! We know that it takes great courage to seek help for your problems. We seek to respect your courage to heal by providing quality psychotherapy in a safe, warm, and comfortable setting.

Dr. Spencer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an AAMFT approved supervisor and an owner and clinical director of Zest for Life Counseling. He has more than a decade of experience working with individuals, couples and families. Dr. Spencer utilizes evidenced based practices and specializes in working with trauma, grief, and couples on the brink of divorce. Dr. Spencer completed a Bachelors degree in Family Studies from Weber State University, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University, and a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Science also from Oklahoma State University.