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Deb Sylvester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
I use methods including mindfulness, Somatic EMDR,Jungian psychology,, trauma-informed care, and attachment-based therapies to facilitate this discovery and healing process.
My practice is about creating and enhancing a meaningful life. Through a belief that our disturbances--about ourselves, others or life in general - lead us to the doorway of toward wholeness, we work together to unfold the seed of the solution from within the problems. Thus, I approach each client with a desire to follow and facilitate their unique healing process. Through deep compassion toward self, dreamwork and process work, I identify lesser conscious aspects of one's self, which we work together to bring into awareness. With this awareness one can find more meaning and a stronger purpose in life.
I use methods including mindfulness, Somatic EMDR,Jungian psychology,, trauma-informed care, and attachment-based therapies to facilitate this discovery and healing process.
My practice is about creating and enhancing a meaningful life. Through a belief that our disturbances--about ourselves, others or life in general - lead us to the doorway of toward wholeness, we work together to unfold the seed of the solution from within the problems. Thus, I approach each client with a desire to follow and facilitate their unique healing process. Through deep compassion toward self, dreamwork and process work, I identify lesser conscious aspects of one's self, which we work together to bring into awareness. With this awareness one can find more meaning and a stronger purpose in life.
(801) 784-6754 View (801) 784-6754
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Jordan Forsyth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmington, UT 84025  (Online Only)
I use various methods including Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, and the Gottman Method (Level I & II trained).
Are you struggling to feel seen and heard in your relationship or struggling with your emotional and sexual connection with your partner? I specialize in helping couples overcome conflict, infidelity, sex issues, and communication issues. I am a sex-positive, body-positive therapist and provide a non-judgmental, shame-free space that is empowering to discuss issues related to sex & sexuality. As a wife and mom, I understand how complex and overwhelming things can feel, but therapy can be a critical tool for your healing.
I use various methods including Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, and the Gottman Method (Level I & II trained).
Are you struggling to feel seen and heard in your relationship or struggling with your emotional and sexual connection with your partner? I specialize in helping couples overcome conflict, infidelity, sex issues, and communication issues. I am a sex-positive, body-positive therapist and provide a non-judgmental, shame-free space that is empowering to discuss issues related to sex & sexuality. As a wife and mom, I understand how complex and overwhelming things can feel, but therapy can be a critical tool for your healing.
(801) 609-3468 View (801) 609-3468
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Whitney North Evans
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
I am an emotion-focused therapist who works with clients from a place of deep empathy. I offer different interventions and strategies to guide you in regulating emotion as you heal. I can work with you and your family to work through betrayal and other trauma, addiction, attachment injuries, anxiety, depression and grief. I use interventions that are emotion-focused, mindfully self-compassionate, and attachment based. I am certified to treat betrayal trauma, am Gottman level 1 trained, and have training in EMDR and IFS. My office also offers group therapy-resources for betrayal and addiction to aid you in the recovery process.
I am an emotion-focused therapist who works with clients from a place of deep empathy. I offer different interventions and strategies to guide you in regulating emotion as you heal. I can work with you and your family to work through betrayal and other trauma, addiction, attachment injuries, anxiety, depression and grief. I use interventions that are emotion-focused, mindfully self-compassionate, and attachment based. I am certified to treat betrayal trauma, am Gottman level 1 trained, and have training in EMDR and IFS. My office also offers group therapy-resources for betrayal and addiction to aid you in the recovery process.
(385) 231-1606 View (385) 231-1606
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Mackenzie Preza
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAMFT
Verified Verified
American Fork, UT 84003
I strongly believe that people already have the tools and capabilities they need to work through life’s challenges, and they sometimes just need a little help and guidance along the way. I am excited to provide that guidance as I work with you to manage mental health, better your relationships, and find joy in life again. I am passionate about working with couples and adults and am looking forward to providing a safe space for you to find peace and healing. I value warmth and laughter and love bringing that into the therapy space.
I strongly believe that people already have the tools and capabilities they need to work through life’s challenges, and they sometimes just need a little help and guidance along the way. I am excited to provide that guidance as I work with you to manage mental health, better your relationships, and find joy in life again. I am passionate about working with couples and adults and am looking forward to providing a safe space for you to find peace and healing. I value warmth and laughter and love bringing that into the therapy space.
(385) 417-4538 View (385) 417-4538
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Ash Johstoneaux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
There is a pathway forward through the distress of disconnection, grief and loss, faith transitions, and anxiety. Transforming painful feelings and meeting unmet needs occurs through creating connections and emotional processing. Therapy is tailored to your specific goals and needs: deepening relational connection, working through anxiety, overcoming addictions, processing grief/loss, faith transitions, emotional challenges, or engaging in family therapy. Creating a validating and respectful therapeutic experience is central to inviting growth and change.
There is a pathway forward through the distress of disconnection, grief and loss, faith transitions, and anxiety. Transforming painful feelings and meeting unmet needs occurs through creating connections and emotional processing. Therapy is tailored to your specific goals and needs: deepening relational connection, working through anxiety, overcoming addictions, processing grief/loss, faith transitions, emotional challenges, or engaging in family therapy. Creating a validating and respectful therapeutic experience is central to inviting growth and change.
(385) 257-9084 View (385) 257-9084
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Tracy Golden
Counselor, PhD, CMHC, MSW
Verified Verified
My theoretical background is psychodynamic and attachment-based.
Welcome to my practice! The world is changing in profound ways. I am here to help you navigate these new realities in your family, work and love relationships. My therapy style with both couples and individuals is warm, collaborative and nurturing. For couples, I will help guide you out of distress and back to loving connection, paying close attention to emotional intimacy, differences in sexual desire, chronic fighting, communication breakdowns and infidelity/betrayals. For individuals, I will help you find your way back from depression, anxiety, grief and relationship challenges. Let me help you grow and flourish.
My theoretical background is psychodynamic and attachment-based.
Welcome to my practice! The world is changing in profound ways. I am here to help you navigate these new realities in your family, work and love relationships. My therapy style with both couples and individuals is warm, collaborative and nurturing. For couples, I will help guide you out of distress and back to loving connection, paying close attention to emotional intimacy, differences in sexual desire, chronic fighting, communication breakdowns and infidelity/betrayals. For individuals, I will help you find your way back from depression, anxiety, grief and relationship challenges. Let me help you grow and flourish.
(801) 919-8092 View (801) 919-8092
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Maegin Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SUDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I strive to understand each of my client's and their unique and nuanced way of navigating life. I believe that an authentic relationship and attachment-based approach is essential in order to support you in this journey. My practice welcomes people across the spectrum of experiences and challenges - from those struggling with anxiety, depress, or schizophrenia, to pre-teens grappling with bullying at school.
I strive to understand each of my client's and their unique and nuanced way of navigating life. I believe that an authentic relationship and attachment-based approach is essential in order to support you in this journey. My practice welcomes people across the spectrum of experiences and challenges - from those struggling with anxiety, depress, or schizophrenia, to pre-teens grappling with bullying at school.
(385) 410-4548 View (385) 410-4548
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Dr. Jeffrey W Cheney
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint George, UT 84770
You're hurt and angry and thinking, 'Why do we argue about the same things over and over again I am so tired of fighting! What happened to the way we used to be?' I know you're frustrated. Couples tell me how lonely they feel. You and your partner can be happy again, you can learn to turn towards eachother, reconnect emotionally, and create a more caring and fulfilling relationship. For more than 20 years I've worked with couples and families helping them find a better way to live and love and work together.
You're hurt and angry and thinking, 'Why do we argue about the same things over and over again I am so tired of fighting! What happened to the way we used to be?' I know you're frustrated. Couples tell me how lonely they feel. You and your partner can be happy again, you can learn to turn towards eachother, reconnect emotionally, and create a more caring and fulfilling relationship. For more than 20 years I've worked with couples and families helping them find a better way to live and love and work together.
(661) 731-3925 View (661) 731-3925
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Melanie Van Orden | Trauma Recovery | Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (Ketamine)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
My clients often appreciate an eclectic approach utilizing somatic, relational, attachment-based, mindfulness-based (MBCT), psychodynamic, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) modalities.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).
My clients often appreciate an eclectic approach utilizing somatic, relational, attachment-based, mindfulness-based (MBCT), psychodynamic, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) modalities.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).
(718) 571-8412 View (718) 571-8412
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Ashley Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Holladay, UT 84117
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.
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.
(801) 609-9379 View (801) 609-9379
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Timandra Fawson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint George, UT 84770
Are you struggling in your current relationship? Do you sometimes feel frustrated with you spouse and helpless to change negative relationship patterns? Do you wonder at times if things can ever get back to the way they used to be? I can help. Call me to set up an appointment. I will listen carefully to your situation and together we will create goals for your relationship that will bring more happiness and peace into your life. I can offer proven solutions and sound advice to help you create the marriage you always wanted. Call me to schedule a consultation today.
Are you struggling in your current relationship? Do you sometimes feel frustrated with you spouse and helpless to change negative relationship patterns? Do you wonder at times if things can ever get back to the way they used to be? I can help. Call me to set up an appointment. I will listen carefully to your situation and together we will create goals for your relationship that will bring more happiness and peace into your life. I can offer proven solutions and sound advice to help you create the marriage you always wanted. Call me to schedule a consultation today.
(435) 201-8035 View (435) 201-8035
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Alexandra Seng
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
West Haven, UT 84401
Some of the most difficult and scary steps to take are those beginning steps of change. Often times these steps are out of one's comfort zone, and the first instinct is to want to hide, run or give up entirely. Life never promises or guarantees a pain free existence! However, with first steps and the courage to try, there can be a guarantee to oneself, to learn to take on challenges, struggles, pain, hurt, hang-ups, habits, addictions, etc. At this point its ok and have acceptance of one's difficulties and to embrace it. It's possible with the right guidance, support, and building of skills to rebuild what's been broken/is breaking.
Some of the most difficult and scary steps to take are those beginning steps of change. Often times these steps are out of one's comfort zone, and the first instinct is to want to hide, run or give up entirely. Life never promises or guarantees a pain free existence! However, with first steps and the courage to try, there can be a guarantee to oneself, to learn to take on challenges, struggles, pain, hurt, hang-ups, habits, addictions, etc. At this point its ok and have acceptance of one's difficulties and to embrace it. It's possible with the right guidance, support, and building of skills to rebuild what's been broken/is breaking.
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Dr. Vjollca Martinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
As a marriage and family therapist, I have been successful in helping individuals re-create and maintain enjoyable relationships throughout their lives. My goal as a clinician is to help you and your loved one(s) learn to build loving, trusting, understanding and safe environments and relationships that enable recovery, moving forward and healing. I love to see you and your loved one(s) smile again! My main clinical specialty is treating children, teens and adults who have experienced traumatic events. I have successfully treated depression, anxiety, addiction, affairs, divorce, grief and loss, stress, etc.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have been successful in helping individuals re-create and maintain enjoyable relationships throughout their lives. My goal as a clinician is to help you and your loved one(s) learn to build loving, trusting, understanding and safe environments and relationships that enable recovery, moving forward and healing. I love to see you and your loved one(s) smile again! My main clinical specialty is treating children, teens and adults who have experienced traumatic events. I have successfully treated depression, anxiety, addiction, affairs, divorce, grief and loss, stress, etc.
(385) 448-4155 View (385) 448-4155
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Amy Bowen
Counselor, CMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hyde Park, UT 84318
As your therapist, I will work from a humanistic approach, which means you are the expert on your own life. My role is to help you move through trauma and ineffective behaviors to more fully understand and respect yourself. This means that I trust your instincts and your body. All of the work we do will be done through a trauma-based lens to encourage self-compassion and challenge shame. Your life going forward doesn't have to be a repeat of your past. We can shift these patterns through becoming fully present in your body and with your emotions. I strongly encourage people to use their intuition to help guide their healing.
As your therapist, I will work from a humanistic approach, which means you are the expert on your own life. My role is to help you move through trauma and ineffective behaviors to more fully understand and respect yourself. This means that I trust your instincts and your body. All of the work we do will be done through a trauma-based lens to encourage self-compassion and challenge shame. Your life going forward doesn't have to be a repeat of your past. We can shift these patterns through becoming fully present in your body and with your emotions. I strongly encourage people to use their intuition to help guide their healing.
(435) 265-4186 View (435) 265-4186
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Breanne Hukill Westwood
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102  (Online Only)
As a clinician, I specialize in working with adults with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/self-compassion, relationship problems, and histories of trauma. I am also passionate about working with women including those who have experienced grief/loss with fertility issues, miscarriage, pregnant, or postpartum. I know, at times, you may feel so overwhelmed just trying to keep your head above water, or you may just want to explore ways to help you connect with your authentic self. No matter where you may be on your journey there is so much that we can do together to get you where you want to be.
As a clinician, I specialize in working with adults with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/self-compassion, relationship problems, and histories of trauma. I am also passionate about working with women including those who have experienced grief/loss with fertility issues, miscarriage, pregnant, or postpartum. I know, at times, you may feel so overwhelmed just trying to keep your head above water, or you may just want to explore ways to help you connect with your authentic self. No matter where you may be on your journey there is so much that we can do together to get you where you want to be.
(385) 334-4627 View (385) 334-4627
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Blake Michael Kehoe Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020
If you're here, feeling lost or disheartened by advice that doesn't resonate with who you truly are, then you're exactly the person I'm here for. You might be seeking change but struggling to find guidance that aligns with your core self. What you crave is someone who listens without judgment, empathizes deeply, and helps you navigate towards the change that's authentic to you.
If you're here, feeling lost or disheartened by advice that doesn't resonate with who you truly are, then you're exactly the person I'm here for. You might be seeking change but struggling to find guidance that aligns with your core self. What you crave is someone who listens without judgment, empathizes deeply, and helps you navigate towards the change that's authentic to you.
(801) 850-9789 View (801) 850-9789
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Vanessa Hyde
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lindon, UT 84042
Healing is not linear, but takes time, effort, patience, and a lot of self-compassion. As your therapist, I will act as your guide to building this self-compassion as well as self-esteem and self-confidence. My goal as your therapist is to not only help you to feel emotionally and physically safe, but to also help you to build this safety with yourself, or within your partnership, or other important relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I have experience working with families of different backgrounds and upbringings, with couples of all ages, with children (primarily 10+), and many teenagers.
Healing is not linear, but takes time, effort, patience, and a lot of self-compassion. As your therapist, I will act as your guide to building this self-compassion as well as self-esteem and self-confidence. My goal as your therapist is to not only help you to feel emotionally and physically safe, but to also help you to build this safety with yourself, or within your partnership, or other important relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I have experience working with families of different backgrounds and upbringings, with couples of all ages, with children (primarily 10+), and many teenagers.
(385) 469-1711 View (385) 469-1711
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Terri Rowley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
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!
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!
(385) 316-6234 View (385) 316-6234
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Natalie Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lindon, UT 84042
None of us are immune to pain in life. We all have difficult thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships. Sometimes we get stuck in these difficulties. Maybe life circumstances have left us depleted from prolonged stress, maybe we unconsciously picked up harmful beliefs about ourselves, maybe we were never taught helpful coping strategies or relationship skills, or maybe we’ve been hurt by others. While we might get stuck, we don’t have to stay that way. Working with a therapist can be an incredible and powerful experience that helps you get unstuck so you can create the life and relationships you’re seeking.
None of us are immune to pain in life. We all have difficult thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships. Sometimes we get stuck in these difficulties. Maybe life circumstances have left us depleted from prolonged stress, maybe we unconsciously picked up harmful beliefs about ourselves, maybe we were never taught helpful coping strategies or relationship skills, or maybe we’ve been hurt by others. While we might get stuck, we don’t have to stay that way. Working with a therapist can be an incredible and powerful experience that helps you get unstuck so you can create the life and relationships you’re seeking.
(385) 483-3125 View (385) 483-3125
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Sadie DeMille
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, Motyv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ogden, UT 84401
You’ve found that the aftermath of betrayal has left you with low self-worth. You worry that you can’t trust yourself, and and wonder if you really know who you are. Overall, you don’t feel like you are enough. I help with that. I help you regain your sense of self so that you can show up as the person you are. Whether you’ve created a habit of crossing your own boundaries, practice people pleasing, experienced infidelity, or any other forms of betrayal, you can be liberated from the hurt and feel peace.
You’ve found that the aftermath of betrayal has left you with low self-worth. You worry that you can’t trust yourself, and and wonder if you really know who you are. Overall, you don’t feel like you are enough. I help with that. I help you regain your sense of self so that you can show up as the person you are. Whether you’ve created a habit of crossing your own boundaries, practice people pleasing, experienced infidelity, or any other forms of betrayal, you can be liberated from the hurt and feel peace.
(801) 797-2049 View (801) 797-2049
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.