Therapists in Vineyard, UT

We all experience difficult times in life, and we all need connection through relationships. I believe therapy is one avenue to process and explore painful situations while working on improving relationships with partners, parents, children, etc. Our experiences impact how we communicate and perceive others’ messages.

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and I trust in your inherent goodness, even if sometimes you don't feel it. Humans flourish when given compassion and grace. My purpose is to help you find your internal wellspring of self-compassion. Healing flows naturally from there. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy and have experience working with depression, suicidality, problematic/out-of-control sexual behavior, trauma, anxiety, OCD, faith transitions, and coping skills.

Summer Simmons, AMFT completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies from Utah Valley University in 2020. She continued her education there to earn a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2023. Summer enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families using an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens. She especially enjoys working with individuals presenting with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, faith transitions/crises, and relationship issues.

Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships. Over the past decade I have specifically worked with adolescents, young adults and their families. I love this stage of life, the change that can take place is amazing if given the right tools. Balancing independence and connection for individuals and family is one of my main goals in therapy.

From trauma to communication, every relationship has challenges which might also include issues with pornography, personality, communication, work-related stress, sexual dysfunction, feeling like you’re living with a roommate, or coming to terms with an affair. These issues are overwhelming and difficult to overcome resulting in unsafe communication. Using the best available therapies, I offer a safe therapeutic relationship full of empathy and compassion to help heal the pain

Are you, or is someone you love, facing a faith transition that is affecting your relationships and other areas of your life? ​ Are you LGBT+ and looking for services that will support your journey? ​ Do you have sexuality concerns or are you looking for a sex-positive perspective? ​ Are you dealing with issues that require sexual healing?

Are you feeling stuck? Are certain problems getting in the way of your relationships or the kind of life you'd like to live? I am a dedicated counselor with experience providing counseling to adolescents and adults struggling with depression/anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. I am invested in using a holistic approach to mental health that addresses the whole person, and recognizes how important it is to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their well-being including , environment (work, home, school), background, sexual orientation, identity, and/or faith spirituality process.

Many people feel unhappy and disconnected from themselves and the people they love. If you are wondering if there is anything you can do to strengthen yourself and your relationships, there are answers. New coping skills can help you see yourself and your relationships differently, new brain techniques can help resolve old traumas, and current research can bring understanding. It's never too late to look at your life differently and change what's happening in your world.

Whether it be mental health issues, trauma, addiction or anything else that causes us to feel lack of control in our lives, it is incredibly isolating. Unfortunately, isolation causes all of those issues to just get worse and worse; and we seem to lose ourselves along the way. It is demoralizing to look at our lives and feel like our true selves are just out of reach. When this occurs, we can’t help but look in the mirror and just feel broken or, at the very least, desperate for change. While working with me you will experience the healing power of connection, and an opportunity to fully examine yourself without judgment.

I am a strengths-based therapist by nature. I love to focus on what you already know and the skills you already have. I want to help you leverage what you’re already good at to overcome problems you didn’t even know you had the ability to confront.

Experiencing deep hurt, frustration, or loneliness in your marriage can feel like your whole world is collapsing. As a therapist, I am here to meet you and your partner where you are without judgment. I empower you to bravely explore uncomfortable emotions within your relationship, understand your own internal worlds, and show up in authentic and connecting ways. This can be hard–as it requires vulnerability, honesty, and practice–but I believe in you! Some of the greatest hope and healing I have witnessed transpire between partners in the therapy room.

My personal philosophy on trauma informed psychotherapy is based on western & eastern influences & focuses on a three phase model developed by Dr. Judith Herman-stabilization, reprocessing, & re-connection. In therapy with individuals, I work together to honor your unique life history & explore the impact it has on your functioning. In my work I have discovered that amazingly, the natural healing capacity of the human brain runs so deep that even the parts of our lives that are causing us difficulty can guide us toward healing.

Hi ! If you are feeling emotionally bankrupt in one or many relationships, I can help. My experience has been deeply rooted in the precious commodity of felt safety and what happens to people when that flourishes or fades. One of my passions has been in creating shift in family interaction, where trauma has created old and fresh wounds that show up in todays experiences. I work with attachment needs, grief and loss, betrayal, trauma and bonding. I enjoy eengaging in therapy with individuals, couples and families. I love this work! We can do the process together there may be swears, tears and most certainly laughter. Bring it all!

Christine has been working in the social work field for almost 10 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Utah Valley University and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Utah. She has worked with eating disorders, child welfare and reunification, complex trauma, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, faith crises and more. She is EMDR trained and certified in Trauma Focused CBT. Christine’s true love is advocating for marginalized people and she hopes to continue that advocacy one on one with her clients and on a broader scope in the future.