Therapists in Spring City, UT

I have learned from the best Social Work program in the country that our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. As a practitioner, the most important thing I can bring to a therapeutic relationship is authenticity. I am skilled in working with and helping people who are facing a variety of challenges. My therapy practice is individualized and seeks to build on your internal strengths. I am here to meet you where you are and help guide you to your mental health goals.

There is no shortage of problems or stress in today’s world. You deserve to be able to work through yours with someone by your side. I’m a firm believer that therapy needs to be tailored for individual experiences. I always strive to provide my clients with the best possible approach in a welcoming, relaxed environment where you can truly be yourself. I’ve found that humor can be a powerful tool within the healing process when used appropriately. Working on yourself is never easy, but you should be able to enjoy the smile-worthy moments.

Saddle of Love will be a 501(c)(3) non-profit Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) program. Our mission is to teach trust, self- love, and positive life coping skills to youth through Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. We will partner with horses for the exploration of self- awareness, connection and confidence and love to gain new perspectives on life. We offer EMDR, individual, group and family therapy as well as camps, retreats, culinary and horticulture therapy.

I currently provide telehealth services for anyone residing in California or Utah. I believe the core self knows what we need in order to heal if we listen. I have experience with teens/adults who struggle with suicidality/self-injury, trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life-transitions, and spiritual/religious crises. We apply in-depth DBT, and also (importantly) what comes after DBT. I am trained in Mindfulness, DBT Foundations, EMDR, and Sand Tray work. I work well with spiritual orientations, behavioral approaches, narrative and strengths-based work. My doctoral research focused on self-injury.

How can we have more peace, resiliency, and deeper connection in our relationships? How do we reduce anxiety, depression, harmful or addictive behaviors? We often wonder how or if it is even possible to change life-long patterns that have limited our potential and growth. Research indicates (as well as my personal and professional experience) two, very powerful approaches to change and healing that provide long-term results: the spiritual Recovery model and Emotionally-Focused therapy. Both approaches, coupled with an honest willingness to change, and an experienced therapist, hits the "bullseye" on the target for effective change!

I absolutely love what I do as a therapist. I am collaborative, working with your strengths and helping you access your own skills and resources to overcome your challenges. I believe in empowering you to take action and I love to create a safe environment to explore difficult emotions, beliefs, and behaviors. I believe in you. I am a person-centered therapist. I feel strongly about the inherent capacity of humans to heal and grow.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families find their path to discovering better mental health, increased communication skills and sense of wellbeing. My education, training, and experience includes the diagnosis and treatment of the following: ADD, abuse, anxiety, depression, marriage and family development, substance use, addiction, pornography use, cognitive distortions, men’s issues, faith issues and various diagnostic criteria. My interest and experience also includes working with high school students, older adults and the acquired brain injury population.

Life’s challenges can be difficult to navigate. As a therapist, I appreciate the courage it takes to start the road to a better life. I provide a professional and therapeutic environment while utilizing evidence-based skills to get to the heart of the issue. My clinical expertise includes working with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, post-partum depression and grief and loss. I also enjoy working with couples who have issues with infertility and adoption. There is hope and healing ahead with the steps you are taking now to get help.

I am a client-centered, holistic, integrative, systemic, and mindfulness-based Social Worker who utilizes self and social/community empowerment to inspire intersectional healing and alignment. I have extensive personal and professional experience related to depression and anxiety, ADHD, LGBTQ(QIAAP+) and multicultural matters, social activism and allyship, complex trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, and domestic and interpersonal violence. I work alongside clients to create a greater sense of self-love and acceptance, helping to promote both immediate and long-term relief and change in their daily lives.

My treatment approach places an emphasis on the mind-body relationship and is both experiential and pragmatic. I specialize in the treatment of mood and behavior-related disorders as well as culture-based identity conflict. I work with families, adolescents, teens, and individuals to help them develop deeper connections to themselves, and stronger more fulfilling relationships with others, resulting in increased vitality, improved quality of life, and joy. I am honored to partner with you and your family on the journey towards restoration and growth.

Melanie has extensive experience working with trauma, domestic and interpersonal violence, LGBTQIA+, multicultural, and neurodiverse clients. She works alongside clients throughout the creation and implementation of personalized treatment plans that offer structured interventions and assist to create a greater self-acceptance, promoting both immediate and long-term change.

Addiction and its accompanying issues make life a struggle for both the client and for those who love them. Those in active addiction intuitively know there is a gap between the life they're demonstrating and the possibilities their potential affords - if they could only get out of their own way. My methods promote profound fundamental change: the shedding of self-destructive attributes, the definition of a clear, compelling vision for the future, and the tools clients need to implement strategies that will enable them to become the best possible version of themselves.

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better." "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood... who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while Daring Greatly..." Theordore Roosevelt SHOW UP - BE SEEN- LIVE BRAVE

I have an extensive 20-year background as a therapist in a multitude of settings. I am committed and passionate to my work in helping individuals and families find their inner strength and resilience to live their best life. I specialize in treating trauma, addition and relationship issues. I am a certified addiction counselor, an EMDR trauma practitioner, and have extensive training in psychodynamic and attachment theory. I also utilize mindfulness-based ACT therapy techniques with my clients. I am a MindShield practitioner and trainer as well.

I believe that relationships are the cornerstone of life, and having healthy and trusting connections with ourselves, partners, and families allows us to truly be who we were meant to be. In therapy, I offer a safe and collaborative environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered as we work towards your goals. I honor your unique lived experience and focus on your individual needs, guiding you on a journey of self-exploration & healing. With experience of working with diverse populations and diagnoses, my areas of specialty are childhood trauma, anxiety, the intricacies of womanhood and a wife and mother, & couples.

I am a licensed clinical child psychologist specializing in utilizing state of the art assessment and therapy techniques to detect and treat learning disabilities, ADHD, and other emotional/personality issues which may hinder a child's learning experience. In addition, our clinic performs infant developmental testing and kindergarten readiness evaluations. As a parent of five children, I understand the many issues that we face on a daily basis with our children and I strive to assist parents with finding answers to problems facing their family system.

I believe each of us is on our own healing journey, unique to each and every one of us. I work with individuals 18 + who struggle with understanding their trauma, substance use patterns, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life changes, taking a Harm Reduction approach to help you better understand yourself. We’ll work collaboratively to find an approach that will help you find your inner peace. My trained therapy dog, Bindi, may join us for our sessions to help us in your therapeutic process.

By the end of each appointment with me, I want you to feel like you’ve been heard and that you’ve gained something valuable, whether that’s new coping skills or an improved sense of peace or strength. Your trauma is stored in your nervous system, so I utilize therapies like EMDR to work to relieve you of your burden. My training is in grief and trauma-related symptoms like anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm, and suicidality. I provide trauma-focused therapy to support you as we work together to reach your goals.

I believe that each person has the potential to live the life they truly want and that lasting change is possible. As a strengths-based therapist, I help a client find their strengths are built on and utilized in therapy to help the client work through the difficulties they are experiencing. I create a space where you can tell me anything without fear of judgment or me telling you how you should live life. Therapy is an interactive process and it shouldn’t look the same for each person. I love helping people build their confidence and becoming more assertive. I want to help you build the skills to live your life to the fullest!