Encircle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
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Encircle Therapy provides compassionate and affirming care for LGBTQIA+ youth, young adults, and families across Utah. We specialize in helping individuals and their families navigate the unique challenges of identity, relationships, and societal expectations by creating a safe space for healing, growth, and connection. We offer both in-person sessions (Provo & Salt Lake City) and telehealth appointments throughout the state, with special focus on serving rural folx.
We love working with individuals, couples, parents and families to strengthen bonds, process change, and foster understanding. Our diverse team offers life-affirming therapy tailored to the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals (ages 12+), their partners, parents, and families. We utilize evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, EMDR, IFS, Narrative, etc.).
We celebrate the diverse experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community and build therapeutic relationships on trust and cultural understanding. Our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive, offering support through life's complexities. We'd love to help create a supportive environment where everyone feels seen and heard, so please reach out .
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Encircle Therapy now - (385) 438-7270
Let's Connect (385) 438-7270

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $125
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EMI Health
- Medicaid
- Public Employees Health Program
- SelectHealth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Utah Health Plans
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 12654122-3501 Malia Burgess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Malia Burgess
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Bisexual
- Lesbian
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+ Identity
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American ,
Pacific Islander
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American ,
Pacific Islander
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
91 West 200 South
Provo, UT 84601
(385) 438-7270Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Encircle Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
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