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Claire McElroy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals and families utilizing attachment-based practices, EMDR, and other experiential modalities.
I believe everyone has what it takes to find joy, peace, and love in their lives through vulnerability and connection. After working through my own trials, I discovered that I wanted to help others and decided to become a therapist. I found a love for listening to others and trying to understand how their stories have shaped their view of themselves and the world. I enjoy connecting with people by encouraging them to explore new ways to find happiness within themselves and their relationships.
I work with individuals and families utilizing attachment-based practices, EMDR, and other experiential modalities.
I believe everyone has what it takes to find joy, peace, and love in their lives through vulnerability and connection. After working through my own trials, I discovered that I wanted to help others and decided to become a therapist. I found a love for listening to others and trying to understand how their stories have shaped their view of themselves and the world. I enjoy connecting with people by encouraging them to explore new ways to find happiness within themselves and their relationships.
(385) 437-6946 View (385) 437-6946
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Daniela Aguirre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Logan, UT 84321
I also like to use an attachment-based approach to improve child and caregiver relationships.
As your therapist, I can help you remove obstacles and clear a path to become a better version of you. Late afternoon/evening appointments available. I can also provide therapy in Spanish. Tambien puedo ofrecer terapia en Español.
I also like to use an attachment-based approach to improve child and caregiver relationships.
As your therapist, I can help you remove obstacles and clear a path to become a better version of you. Late afternoon/evening appointments available. I can also provide therapy in Spanish. Tambien puedo ofrecer terapia en Español.
(435) 412-8357 View (435) 412-8357
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Nicole Medina-Salvatore
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
I find that an attachment-based, developmental lens is best when working with clients.
I love working with clients (especially children, adolescents, and families!) from diverse backgrounds who are looking to find answers and solve any issues they may be struggling with. I am passionate about my work and believe in radical acceptance of all people. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative psychologist. As a mother of five children, I understand many of the issues that families face and I strive to be a caring, upfront, and empathic psychologist who helps clients work toward achieving their goals. I also offer psychological testing.
I find that an attachment-based, developmental lens is best when working with clients.
I love working with clients (especially children, adolescents, and families!) from diverse backgrounds who are looking to find answers and solve any issues they may be struggling with. I am passionate about my work and believe in radical acceptance of all people. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative psychologist. As a mother of five children, I understand many of the issues that families face and I strive to be a caring, upfront, and empathic psychologist who helps clients work toward achieving their goals. I also offer psychological testing.
(385) 340-5683 View (385) 340-5683
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Mary Fisher
Counselor, CMHC, CST
Verified Verified
I use Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT), an attachment-based, empirically-supported treatment.
My areas of focus: 1) Individuals who have been unsuccessful in relieving anxiety, anger, or depression with other therapies, 2) Men who have been told they have "anger problems", 3) Faith transitions, whether staying or leaving, 4) Sexual health concerns, 5) Couples who are confused about what they need and where to get it, 6) Couples who are stuck in ambivalence about whether to stay and work on their relationship, or separate.
I use Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT), an attachment-based, empirically-supported treatment.
My areas of focus: 1) Individuals who have been unsuccessful in relieving anxiety, anger, or depression with other therapies, 2) Men who have been told they have "anger problems", 3) Faith transitions, whether staying or leaving, 4) Sexual health concerns, 5) Couples who are confused about what they need and where to get it, 6) Couples who are stuck in ambivalence about whether to stay and work on their relationship, or separate.
(801) 923-1391 View (801) 923-1391
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Jessica Jo Stenquist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
Therapy does not have to be painful or seemingly endless. Having worked in every setting I understand your mental health journey. Clients often come to me when they have tried other avenues of treatment with little to no felt success. Most struggle with mood dysregulation and their connections with others are suffering for any number of reasons. Often they are also wanting to understand how to navigate their own emotional/mental landscape better. Teens, Young Adults and their Parents are who I work with.
Therapy does not have to be painful or seemingly endless. Having worked in every setting I understand your mental health journey. Clients often come to me when they have tried other avenues of treatment with little to no felt success. Most struggle with mood dysregulation and their connections with others are suffering for any number of reasons. Often they are also wanting to understand how to navigate their own emotional/mental landscape better. Teens, Young Adults and their Parents are who I work with.
(801) 509-9250 View (801) 509-9250
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K Counseling, Coaching & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
I have extensive training in many forms of therapy and coaching and customize services to each client's needs, including modern western traditions (such as attachment-based, Jungian, DBT), and other (such as psychedelic integration, walk and talk).
If you are seeking a catalyst for creativity and change, or a safe container for processing events and circumstances, I will be able to help you with non-pathologizing, traditional and non-traditional services for wellness, trauma, life transitions, behavior modification, spirituality, performance, and groundedness. I believe in human connection and the healing powers of validation, being heard, at times challenged, and seen. I bring myself to the room with my clients and "go there" with them, healing along the spectrum from learning how to experience the deepest wells, to planning coordinated, intellecutalized courses of action.
I have extensive training in many forms of therapy and coaching and customize services to each client's needs, including modern western traditions (such as attachment-based, Jungian, DBT), and other (such as psychedelic integration, walk and talk).
If you are seeking a catalyst for creativity and change, or a safe container for processing events and circumstances, I will be able to help you with non-pathologizing, traditional and non-traditional services for wellness, trauma, life transitions, behavior modification, spirituality, performance, and groundedness. I believe in human connection and the healing powers of validation, being heard, at times challenged, and seen. I bring myself to the room with my clients and "go there" with them, healing along the spectrum from learning how to experience the deepest wells, to planning coordinated, intellecutalized courses of action.
(801) 893-9745 View (801) 893-9745
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Krysta Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Some of the primary modalities I use in my practice include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-based Psychotherapy, Somatics and more.
Welcome! I am so happy that you are taking the next step towards finding healing for yourself. No matter what brings you to the search for a therapist, I hope you realize that you deserve to be seen, heard, and given a space to store your deepest desires, deepest pains, and deepest joys in life. I strive to work from an anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the significant impact of interpersonal, systemic and intergenerational trauma. I come from a person-center, trauma-informed approach to highlight your innate resiliency in our work together. I provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, etc
Some of the primary modalities I use in my practice include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-based Psychotherapy, Somatics and more.
Welcome! I am so happy that you are taking the next step towards finding healing for yourself. No matter what brings you to the search for a therapist, I hope you realize that you deserve to be seen, heard, and given a space to store your deepest desires, deepest pains, and deepest joys in life. I strive to work from an anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the significant impact of interpersonal, systemic and intergenerational trauma. I come from a person-center, trauma-informed approach to highlight your innate resiliency in our work together. I provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, etc
(385) 314-4944 View (385) 314-4944
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The Center for Couples and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
(801) 429-9947 View (801) 429-9947
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Janette Luna @ Cottonwood Creek Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midvale, UT 84047
In my 40 years of clinical experience I have enjoyed helping clients turn their conflictual interactions into empowering opportunities for growth and success. I use a client-centered approach to help individuals resolve concerns and meet their goals. You will see that my commitment to helping and healing shines through in the compassion and creativity I use to assist clients in establishing healthy coping skills, challenging limiting beliefs, increasing a sense of self-worth, and feeling empowered to make changes.
In my 40 years of clinical experience I have enjoyed helping clients turn their conflictual interactions into empowering opportunities for growth and success. I use a client-centered approach to help individuals resolve concerns and meet their goals. You will see that my commitment to helping and healing shines through in the compassion and creativity I use to assist clients in establishing healthy coping skills, challenging limiting beliefs, increasing a sense of self-worth, and feeling empowered to make changes.
(385) 316-6375 View (385) 316-6375
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Tristyn Wilkerson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychological and neuropsychological assessment for a variety of conditions including ADHD, autism, mood and anxiety, TBI, trauma, personality disorders, executive functioning, learning, intellectual disability, and cognition and memory difficulties. I have extensive experience working with parents and schools to access academic services for their children. I provide individual therapy specializing in trauma, mood and anxiety, and executive function difficulties. I also provide forensic consultation and assessment nationwide in civil cases with a focus in child abuse and trauma restitution.
I provide psychological and neuropsychological assessment for a variety of conditions including ADHD, autism, mood and anxiety, TBI, trauma, personality disorders, executive functioning, learning, intellectual disability, and cognition and memory difficulties. I have extensive experience working with parents and schools to access academic services for their children. I provide individual therapy specializing in trauma, mood and anxiety, and executive function difficulties. I also provide forensic consultation and assessment nationwide in civil cases with a focus in child abuse and trauma restitution.
(385) 786-0737 View (385) 786-0737
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Kelsey Macfarlane
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
American Fork, UT 84003
Neurodivergent Couple's
Neurodivergent Couple's
(385) 462-0819 View (385) 462-0819
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Corinna Porter
Psychologist, MEd, PhD
Verified Verified
Heber City, UT 84032
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Masters of Education in School Psychology in 1994 and with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2003. As part of that training, I completed a doctoral level internship in clinical child psychology at Primary Children's Hospital. Since then, I have worked in a variety of settings, specializing in child psychology. The majority of my clinical experience has been in working with children who have been traumatized, but I feel comfortable treating the entire range of childhood psychiatric disorders. Overall, I have been working with emotionally/behaviorally challenged children for over 25 years.
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Masters of Education in School Psychology in 1994 and with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2003. As part of that training, I completed a doctoral level internship in clinical child psychology at Primary Children's Hospital. Since then, I have worked in a variety of settings, specializing in child psychology. The majority of my clinical experience has been in working with children who have been traumatized, but I feel comfortable treating the entire range of childhood psychiatric disorders. Overall, I have been working with emotionally/behaviorally challenged children for over 25 years.
(435) 236-3816 View (435) 236-3816
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Jeremy C Hilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Logan, UT 84341
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked in the private practice setting for the past 16 years. In 2010, In SC I opened and managed a private practice centered on helping individuals and spouses struggling with sexual addictions. I frequently work with children, adolescents, and adults and have experience and expertise helping people affected by depression, disruptive behaviors, bipolar disorder, anxiety (including OCD and panic), ADHD, trauma, infidelity, divorce, addictions (substance, pornography, and sexual), and eating disorders. I also work with couples and families to repair and strengthen their relationships.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked in the private practice setting for the past 16 years. In 2010, In SC I opened and managed a private practice centered on helping individuals and spouses struggling with sexual addictions. I frequently work with children, adolescents, and adults and have experience and expertise helping people affected by depression, disruptive behaviors, bipolar disorder, anxiety (including OCD and panic), ADHD, trauma, infidelity, divorce, addictions (substance, pornography, and sexual), and eating disorders. I also work with couples and families to repair and strengthen their relationships.
(435) 503-9116 View (435) 503-9116
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Kimberly England, MBA, MS, CMHC, EMDR Certified
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MS, CMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102  (Online Only)
I strongly believe that the foundation to healing happens through acquiring the ability to become grounded and centered. This is key in our getting on the other side of our anxiety, shame, depression, or whatever our personal struggles may be. I am certified in EMDR and find the approach effective as it allows the element of choice and the availability of insight not often found in traditional therapeutic approaches. I am a strong believer in the client therapist relationship as being key to success in therapy. I offer virtual sessions via Wellnite's platform; register here: https://www.wellnite.co/practice/register/655b6cfe83dc
I strongly believe that the foundation to healing happens through acquiring the ability to become grounded and centered. This is key in our getting on the other side of our anxiety, shame, depression, or whatever our personal struggles may be. I am certified in EMDR and find the approach effective as it allows the element of choice and the availability of insight not often found in traditional therapeutic approaches. I am a strong believer in the client therapist relationship as being key to success in therapy. I offer virtual sessions via Wellnite's platform; register here: https://www.wellnite.co/practice/register/655b6cfe83dc
(385) 247-8019 View (385) 247-8019
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Meadowbrook Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
Meadowbrook Counseling welcomes families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Everyone has a unique history and set of problems. We will help you navigate the challenges you face and heal your trauma.
Meadowbrook Counseling welcomes families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Everyone has a unique history and set of problems. We will help you navigate the challenges you face and heal your trauma.
(385) 279-5159 View (385) 279-5159
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Lennie Knowlton
Counselor, CMHC, CDWF
Verified Verified
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience working with trauma, anxiety and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, boundaries and emotion regulation with a goal to attain individual wellness and meaningful connection. My specialization in relationship trauma extends to family, marriage, adoption, family of origin, LGBTQA, minority and other counseling arenas. I am experienced in evidenced-based modalities for trauma and emotional regulation.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience working with trauma, anxiety and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, boundaries and emotion regulation with a goal to attain individual wellness and meaningful connection. My specialization in relationship trauma extends to family, marriage, adoption, family of origin, LGBTQA, minority and other counseling arenas. I am experienced in evidenced-based modalities for trauma and emotional regulation.
(801) 784-6542 View (801) 784-6542
Northern Utah Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Clearfield, UT 84015
Northern Utah Counseling services individuals, parents, families and children. Our ideal client is anyone who is struggling with trauma, emotional, mental, or behavioral issues that are prohibiting them from living their life to the fullest. We pride ourselves in being the foremost leader in our community for families and children who are struggling, but also have extensive experience in assisting individuals of all ages who are struggling. Specifically, anxiety, depression, frustration tolerance, ODD, couples counseling, family therapy, and etc.
Northern Utah Counseling services individuals, parents, families and children. Our ideal client is anyone who is struggling with trauma, emotional, mental, or behavioral issues that are prohibiting them from living their life to the fullest. We pride ourselves in being the foremost leader in our community for families and children who are struggling, but also have extensive experience in assisting individuals of all ages who are struggling. Specifically, anxiety, depression, frustration tolerance, ODD, couples counseling, family therapy, and etc.
(385) 832-6958 View (385) 832-6958
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Collaborative Counseling LLC
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmington, UT 84025
Hello, My name Is Michelle Inauen and I am the owner of Collaborative Counseling LLC. I am originally from Texas and have been living in Utah since May 2017. I love the four seasons and all the activities for families. I feel privileged to help individuals, and couples with changing the way they handle stress and difficult situations. Robyn Urry Anderson LCSW is originally from Utah and has 14 years of experience working with families, co-occurring medical conditions, trauma, and transplantations.
Hello, My name Is Michelle Inauen and I am the owner of Collaborative Counseling LLC. I am originally from Texas and have been living in Utah since May 2017. I love the four seasons and all the activities for families. I feel privileged to help individuals, and couples with changing the way they handle stress and difficult situations. Robyn Urry Anderson LCSW is originally from Utah and has 14 years of experience working with families, co-occurring medical conditions, trauma, and transplantations.
(385) 526-2587 x100 View (385) 526-2587 x100
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NeuroImaginal Institute Dr. Shannon Simonelli
Art Therapist, PhD, ATR
Verified Verified
Holladay, UT 84117
We all need support, life brings planed and unexpected change, transitions and requited growth. My clients may feel the pressure of perfectionism, feeling not-good-enough or second guessing themselves, feeling stuck in life. They may have physical or emotional pain and a big stress overload. Often feeling pulled in too many directions, with too many responsibilities, caring for too many projects or people. They can feel lost or adrift, that life is not progressing or as meaningful or happy as they had hoped. Grief & loss build up & worry about the ability to change can immobilize so they often feel stuck & afraid in life.
We all need support, life brings planed and unexpected change, transitions and requited growth. My clients may feel the pressure of perfectionism, feeling not-good-enough or second guessing themselves, feeling stuck in life. They may have physical or emotional pain and a big stress overload. Often feeling pulled in too many directions, with too many responsibilities, caring for too many projects or people. They can feel lost or adrift, that life is not progressing or as meaningful or happy as they had hoped. Grief & loss build up & worry about the ability to change can immobilize so they often feel stuck & afraid in life.
(801) 980-9365 View (801) 980-9365
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Corner Canyon Counseling & Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
Draper, UT 84020
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.
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.
(801) 335-6349 View (801) 335-6349
Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.