Therapists in Provo, UT

I take a holistic approach to addressing therapy that focuses on helping you to understand and embrace all parts of you and live and authentic life. My ultimate goal is for you to learn to trust yourself and your body and to feel like you are worthy of being loved and treated with respect. Treatment with me tends to be relatively short-term as we purposefully work to understand what makes you feel the need to repress your emotions, how this may connect to your depression or relationship problems, and specifically creating experiences that help you are worthy to live, to love, and be yourself.

I'm Makayla, a LAMFT with expertise in helping couples build stronger relationships and creating inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Using a combination of Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples cultivate trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional bond. Whether you're navigating conflicts, seeking premarital counseling, or wanting to reignite the spark, I provide a supportive and collaborative environment for enhancing your connection.

My PhD training as a counseling psychologist affords me flexibility to support multiple life concerns, and at the root of my work is the belief that relationships are capable of healing. I build strong alliances with those whom I serve in order to best meet client directed goals and foster sustained change. I adhere to evidence-based practices in psychology, and research evidence strongly supports the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance. Everyone has a unique lens through which they see the world and I strive to see the world as my clients do to provide the best care.

Life can be a beautiful tapestry woven with joy, love, and connection threads. Yet, it also carries darker hues of struggle, confusion, and pain. Whether you're navigating your identity within the LGBTQIA+ community, grappling with the scars of past trauma, questioning the tenets of your faith, or battling the shadows of depression and anxiety, know this: you are not alone.

We are living in a crazy time. The uncertainty and intensity of the last several years are putting our mental health to the test. I work with clients who are going through interpersonal struggles (strained family dynamics, sex issues, divorce/break-ups, and navigating non-monogamy), faith transitions, depression, anxiety, and/or trauma. I love helping clients explore their gender and sexual identities, career possibilities, and relationship to substances/addiction. I work with adult individuals, couples, families, polycules, and groups.

I believe that clients are the experts for their lives. I can help identify and utilize strengths already possessed and teach some coping skills. Some of the challenges I help treat are anxiety disorders, depression, grief, PTSD, other related trauma disorders, mild to moderate eating disorders, body image issues, family and relationship issues, etc. To schedule an appointment text the TCS scheduling line at (801) 845-4406, or text or email Naomi directly. Naomi works exclusively out of the Price, UT office but can see anyone in the state of UT via telehealth.

I can help you begin to accept how wonderful of a person you are and who you can become. I believe that you are a wonderful person and that we all are. However, we tend to reject ourselves and that can create feelings of depression and anxiety. We can achieve self-acceptance by first discovering where this rejection came from and making small adjustments to the way that we view our worlds. I have a very special place in my heart for those who struggle with pornography addiction. I can work with you to remove shame and guilt and free yourself from the cycle of addiction.

I like to come at therapy kind of like I would a drummer at a jam session. I'm there to find a groove with another voice. I want to communicate with you and help you to open up and learn to express yourself. We will seek understanding first and then we will find a way to encourage healing and growth that is unique to you and builds a stronger identity. I am strengths-based and I like to find existing skills to help a client build a new way of thinking and interacting with their body. This is also a very effective way of beginning the process of healing symptoms of PTSD in conjunction with other evidence based trauma treatments.

My approach is an affirmative space. I help many navigate the difficult journey of their faith crises and revolutions. This is a very hard time to navigate and the universe is calling us to heal. I don't judge ANY of my clients and I meet them where they are at to work on their goals. I have special trainings and certifications with Brainspotting a brain based trauma approach; working with children through play therapy, couples therapy & LGBTQ+ relationships and issues. I also have extensive experience wading through the struggles of stepfamily and blended family issues. You deserve a supportive space to manage life.

I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships, and in life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and LGBT issues. I was born and raised in Utah Valley and I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in California.

As a therapist, I focus on creating a safe environment for clients to learn about themselves and their relationships. I work to balance accepting you where you are, and gently guiding you to where you want to be. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I help my clients achieve their goals and build healthier relationships. My clients feel accepted and safe in their work with me, which is something I value.

I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Tulsa University. I am currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been been working as a practitioner for over 35 years. I love to help my clients have a good sense of well-being and to find meaning and purpose for their lives.

You're here because you're brave. Maybe you are feeling stuck. You've done what you feel you can. Something still isn't working. You're hoping an outside perspective will help you find the path to change or healing. This is where I can help. I specialize in treating sexual addiction and pornography problems, the associated betrayal trauma typically experienced by partners, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma, relationship struggles, faith crisis, faith transition and mixed faith marriages. Whatever your goals are, I will be there to help you find the path to success.

Desiring for deeper, more fulfilling relationships but feeling hindered by obstacles like anxiety and fear are my ideal clients. They seek to form healthy, loving bonds with themselves, others, and their faith. Their goals are to understand their reactions, communicate openly, and embrace their purpose confidently. They desire transformative experiences to overcome challenges and distractions, fostering genuine connections and enriched lives.

I can help you work towards the real issue right away and help you start feeling better from the first session. First thing I want to say is that I am so sorry your heart is feeling a consistent pain...This pain is very important to me and I am here for you. We can make it. A broken heart is the root of most individual and relationship problems. The brains job is to reduce pain and numb the heart. I believe that you can learn all the coping skills in the world, however, if your heart is broken, those skills usually will not work. Once the heart feels soothed and understood then the mind may accept new solutions and skills.

There are few things in life that bring as much joy as helping people change and grow. I love my work as a therapist and I look forward to helping my clients find confidence and motivation to change and improve their lives. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy working with the Latino population with their unique challenges.

We have Saturday openings with Andrew!Counseling Made Simple specializes in working with clients across the lifespan who need an empathetic therapist that listens with an open heart and mind. We work hard to make everyone feel welcome and understood. We strive to create a safe place in therapy to work on your goals and recognizes that each person's path to wellness is as unique as you are. Counseling Made Simple has Linda, clinical director and part time therapists Carly, Stephanie, Suelen, Andrew and Mara. Check out the website for more information: www.counselingmadesimple.com

Hey there! Glad you are here. Searching for a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process, and I'd love to help make it easier. I work best with issues related to trauma, some including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, abuse, self worth, etc. You may be telling yourself that you aren't good enough, capable, or loveable because of your life experiences. I admire the courage and vulnerability it takes to make the first steps towards healing amidst those heavy narratives, feelings, and experiences. I am here to walk that path with you, help you accomplish your goals, and find whatever healing looks like for you.

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.