Therapists in Taylorsville, UT

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.

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.

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.

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.

Live Well is more than just our name, its our objective. Rediscovering who you are and the potential that lies within you

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.

I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.

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.