Therapists in Utah

Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/adoption support.

I have been treating clients for the past 20 years assisting them on a personal journey of self-discovery and healing. Are you dealing with strained relationships or battling depression or anxiety? Looking for help and solutions from past trauma, increasing feelings of self-worth, marriage or relationship conflict? I can assist you in greater understanding and awareness of yourself. I'm committed and passionate about helping people improve individual, couple and family relationships. I know that a safe, comfortable and confidential environment is essential in that process. Hop on over and visit me online at www.JustinStum.com

Are you overwhelmed by all the responsibilities you have on your plate, do you feel scattered, or do you always feel three steps behind? Do you find yourself worrying excessively and struggle to rein it in? Maybe you are a parent and struggling to balance caring for your children, working, and caring for yourself? Whether you are struggling with challenges around anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, ADHD, relationship issues, or trauma I can help you. I would work with you to identify the root causes of your struggles and give you the tools necessary to grow beyond these challenges.

As an experienced child and family therapist, I am committed to providing you with the tools needed to rid your relationships of conflict, pain and frustration. I offer a safe, nurturing environment where those suffering from mental health concerns will be treated with empathy and compassion. I believe you matter and deserve to be recognized, valued and understood. You are a person of worth. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness or failure.

NOW accepting in-person new children, teens, adults! I specialize in helping both children and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, adoption, and difficult behaviors related to school and other life changes (moving, death of family members, family transitions). I am person-centered and trauma-focused in my approach to helping people and want to see life improve for you. I enjoy working with children and their parents, teens, as well as adults. EMDR, play-centered, person-centered, DBT

Finding peace in a time of many unknowns can be one of life's most difficult challenges. Children & teens, especially, have difficulty expressing their deep and uncomfortable feelings through words. Often showing these parts of themselves through negative behaviors. With expressions of irritability, aggression, sadness, withdrawl, clinginess, yelling, difficulty in friendships, and worry. These symptoms can be worrisome and overwhelming to parents and caregivers, as they try to provide support. Adults, additionally, struggle to find peace and contentment through challenges, and can find relief here.

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.

My passion is to connect with kids that is more natural and comfortable. It can be hard and uncomfortable for kids to "talk" about personal and difficult emotions. Because of this, my focus is on utilizing expressive therapies to help children sort through and process emotions and events through art, playing games, structured and unstructured play, etc. all while helping them to identify their own strengths, how to use those strengths to overcome the challenges they are facing, and work toward an optimistic future!

Are you or your child/adolescent struggling with issues of the COVID 19 quarantine, anxiety or depression, difficulty in school? Are you dealing with loss, grief, or changes caused by the Pandemic? Do you or your family members struggle to cope, or focus? If so, I am here to help. I am experienced in treating trauma, disrupted attachments, anxiety, and depression, sexual abuse and PTSD. If you or your loved one is dealing with a difficult situation, I am here to help.

You are capable and it's easy to create superhuman expectations for yourself. But when you are a helper who is supposed to have it all together all of the time, you can become exhausted, burned out, depressed, isolated, numb, anxious, overwhelmed, reactive, resentful, and traumatized. Your sleep, job performance, and relationships can suffer. You might even experience compassion fatigue as you operate more and more in survival mode. But you are not alone. And you’re in the right place.

Ashley specializes in work with children and adolescents. Ashley believes in the innate power of everyone and loves to create an environment with unconditional support to help people grow and understand themselves. She approaches therapy in many different ways to help facilitate growth - whether it be through art, play, games, writing, or traditional talk therapy. Ashley has had experience teaching preschoolers and children on the autism spectrum in an educational setting.

You just want to be completely yourself for maybe the first time in your life..and you're tired of feeling small and boxed in. You want someone to help you find your purpose for life and encourage your strengths to shine through. You want someone to help you process and work through your trauma, help you navigate pressures surrounding you, and strengthen your voice in the world.

The team at A New Direction understands that individuals come to a point in their lives when change is needed. We are here to offer the support, resources and skills to accommodate a healthy lifestyle while working on "the self" to incorporate needed changes that lead to a productive life. We specialize in mental health, addiction and trauma related issues. We have a variety of modalities to reach each person where he/she is now, allowing an individualized approach to recovery and/or wellness.

Many of our therapists have walked the same path as our clients. We are parents, we are partners, we've experienced heartbreak, infertility, divorce, trauma, faith expansion AND we've built the clinical skills to help. We know what it feels like from the inside and we're ready with action steps and expertise.

Difficult life experiences resulted in times when I felt stuck. I was riddled with shame and guilt, and crippled with worry and fear. Then, I allowed myself to be vulnerable and met with a therapist. I had a profound experience in therapy. It was healing and helped me immensely. This led me to a lifelong calling to be of service. That is why I am here. I wish to be of service to you in your journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

Are you a high-achiever? Do you struggle with perfectionism in your work, relationships, and self-image? Do you keep moving the bar higher and higher for yourself? I use an attachment lens to unpack the layers that make us who we are, the layers that have protected us in our childhoods, workplaces, and relationships. Together, we will look at who you are at your core and how you want to show up in the world. You have the ability to heal within you and feel at peace as you are.

I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.

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.

I am an empathetic therapist specializing in the treatment of children and young adults. I enjoy using Play Therapy techniques, as play is truly the language children use for communicating and healing. I enjoy the challenge, honesty, and rewards of working with kids. I have experience working with co-parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum, ADHD, addiction, violence related issues, and LGTBQ. I also enjoy working with parents, utilizing some techniques from Gottman Institute, Love and Logic, and Incredible Years curriculum. I look forward to working cooperatively with your child and family.