Therapists in Salina, UT

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.

Sunray Family Counseling has over 10 years of experience in creating a safe space where children, youth and adults can receive quality and specialized care. We offer individual, family and couples counseling. Our team of therapist come from various backgrounds but also share in offering experiential and modality-based care. Our center holds the belief that people have inherent worth and value. We strive to assist clients in finding and connecting with their authentic selves and to better their lives on many planes.

If you have been struggling with feeling down, overwhelmed, confused, or alone, I am here for you. Often the storms around and within you build leaving you feeling exhausted, lonely, and lost so I work to create a haven of serenity for your respite and care. I know you want to feel peace again, feel happy, alive, and able to connect with those around you. I believe that this is possible. I work with you to process the past and learn new skills, so you can find peace, strength, and happiness. You can feel loved and connected with others. There is hope!

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.

In a time when the quest for well-being is paramount, I am not just a therapist but a dedicated companion on the path to healing and personal fulfillment. I stand as a compassionate guide and ally for those seeking a transformative therapeutic experience. Regardless of what life has thrown at you, I am here to help! With a holistic and person-centered approach, I create a space for healing, growth, and empowerment. Through genuine connection, specialized expertise, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, I invite clients to embark on a journey of self-discovery and positive transformation.

I base my approach to therapy on exploring your unique life story and how it is impacting your current thoughts, feelings and behavior. My goal as a therapist is to walk beside you on the path to recovery from both the large and small traumas inherent in the human experience. I have found that the greatest success in therapy comes as clients build healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships by identifying and reframing the unhealthy and inaccurate beliefs that lead to behavior.

My clients want to gain the ability to enjoy and contribute to life regardless of circumstance, regardless of genetic attributes, regardless of past failures. They are willing to stop feeling miserable, which means active pursuit of whatever it takes to change their current path. I am experienced in several populations including: adolescents, early return missionaries, military, couples and sex counseling, substance addictions, depression, anxiety, bipolar and men's issues.

Families, Teens, Couples, and Individuals. Restoring hope to Utah families, Couples and Teens. And for those who feel they have tried everything; we have additional methods to help the mind heal. With Ketamine assisted therapy, and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) great strides have been made toward a healthier mind.

If you are reading this, you probably want something to change in your life. Maybe you want to feel more empowered and don’t know where to start. Maybe you are struggling with your relationship with food and body, and every little decision feels crippling. Maybe your anxiety or depression is keeping you from doing the things you care about in your life. Struggling with mental health can feel isolating and sometimes even hopeless. I’m dedicated to providing a safe, collaborative space to help you explore your power and potential. Healing takes hard work and sacrifice, but I will be here with you through it.

We all have hard times and getting help when that happens can bring you back to feeling good and functioning well in all the areas of your life. Your feelings are valid! After going through some things, I find I’m more aware of the needs and pitfalls associated with difficult life transitions, effects of trauma, marriage and family relationship difficulties and coping with unexpected things.

At Renew Relationship Counseling, we specialize almost exclusively in marriage counseling. For this reason, we’ve developed a proprietary model known as the Renew System for Couples. This system is a highly effective approach that simplifies for couples the complex problems that they face and guides their healing in a manner that gives their marriage the best chance for success. For these reasons, marriage counseling is what we do best, and we are one of the best services available to couples. We also offer Marriage Prep Counseling, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, and more! Come experience the Renew difference!

Life’s challenges can be difficult to navigate. As a therapist, I appreciate the courage it takes to start the road to a better life. I provide a professional and therapeutic environment while utilizing evidence-based skills to get to the heart of the issue. My clinical expertise includes working with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, post-partum depression and grief and loss. I also enjoy working with couples who have issues with infertility and adoption. There is hope and healing ahead with the steps you are taking now to get help.

There will be times in each of our lives when discouragement and difficulty become our reality. When you find yourself in these challenging chapters of your life know that hope and healing is possible. My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space for you to feel deeply heard and understood. I offer warmth, support, and compassion to my clients as well as the tools and resources to help you achieve personal growth and healing. I bring my personal life experiences and over a decade of training and practicing therapy to our work together.

I believe in healing that gets to the root - the best healing happens when therapy involves compassionate, deep self-reflection and honest, real conversations in a safe environment. I work with clients and their partners and family members to heal from difficult past experiences and current conflicts toward brighter futures, stronger relationships, and a more secure sense of self.

Sometimes parts of our life can feel overwhelming and debilitating. It can be difficult to know who to turn to and what to do. I recognize how important it is to have someone to provide tools and techniques to reach a point of healing. My approach to therapeutic treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients. I have worked with adults, couples, college students, and teens with a range of experiences including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, marital or relationship issues, family relational concerns, grief support, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. No matter what you may be battling, there is hope for healing.

Your relationship with your spouse is unlike any other. That one person is in a unique position of intimacy that allows them to truly love you or sometimes, to deeply hurt you. For you, the hurt in your relationship could feel like an exhausting cycle, or being stuck, or a deep disappointment. The good news is that couples therapists today have decades of research to draw from. The work of the Gottman Institute or the Hendrix Imago program show what makes a happy, healthy relationship. As a marriage and family therapist, I help my clients experience more of the good stuff.

Accepting New Clients! (Telehealth & In Person Avail.) I love working with all different groups of people. I can assist in helping children, teenagers, adults, and couples. I have been trained in EMDR, DNMS, IFS, trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional and sexual abuse, and attachment issues. I can also treat adolescent issues, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, and social anxiety. If you have had trauma in your past including trauma due to sexual, narcissistic, or emotional abuse I can help! I use a variety of tools to ensure each client receives what they need. Call my office today to book with me and get started on your healing journey!

As a therapist, I take joy in helping individuals discover their own unique healing journeys, and in crafting their own solutions. I believe that satisfaction with one’s life is rooted firstly in connection with self, and then, with others. Whether you are navigating the complexities of singlehood, dating, marriage, stepfamilies, divorce, parenting, or faith transition, self-awareness and healing form the cornerstone of our responsibilities to ourselves.

I love the resilience of the human spirit! My name is Cheryl McBride, LCSW, and my passion is helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health issues. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I love seeing people realize their true identity and potential, and empowering them to heal and make positive changes in their lives. My approach is kind and supportive, yet encouraging to those I work with in taking personal responsibility to assist their progress during the therapeutic and change process.