Family Therapy in Murray, UT

By defining our own meaning within our lives, we can understand what it means for us to think, feel, and act like our authentic selves. I am passionate about understanding the needs, values, and unique experiences of every single client. I want to help empower you to be your own agent of change as I support you through whatever challenges that you are facing within your life. I want to give you the time to process your feelings and gain insight within a safe space that is grounded in affirmation, is accepting, and is dynamically tailored to your unique needs.

Hey, I'm Dax Johnson, and I am currently accepting new clients. Every time you come in, you can expect to be greeted warmly with unconditional regard. I enjoy being easygoing with a desire to focus on connecting with you, encouraging you, and helping you. You want someone to help you figure out who you really are at your core, what you believe about yourself, others, and the world around you, and why you do the things you do. As an intern, I aim to provide you with the best care I can based on the support from the decades of experience of my professors, supervisor, and my university's library of empirically researched materials.

Ana grew up in Mendoza, Argentina in a city with a landscape and four seasons, just like Utah. This came with a gift, she speaks Spanish, and is trying very hard to learn Portuguese (for now she can understand it very well). Ana earned her bachelor’s degree at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, in Argentina and her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) at Argosy University, the Draper, Utah campus. Before becoming a therapist, Ana was a music teacher and she loved working with children and teenagers. Ana’s therapeutic approaches are rooted in Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma Focused-CBT (TF-CBT).

Therapy should be a comfortable experience where you feel safe and accepted as you are. It isn’t always easy to share your feelings or experiences, and you deserve an environment where you feel you can speak freely and honestly. I work with adults and teenagers experiencing a variety of issues, including: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, childhood trauma, self-harming behaviors, relationship difficulty, family dynamics, substance abuse, LGBTQIA+ support, and many more. I want every client to gain more understanding of themselves. A more complete understanding of yourself comes with a more complete understanding of how to cope.

One of my core beliefs is that every individual can benefit from therapy and discover more about themselves. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and parents. I acknowledge each stage of life can be difficult to navigate and I enjoy helping clients in life's transitions. Important challenges I aid in are anxiety, depression, self esteem and identity, LGBTQ concerns, conflict resolution with family and peers, trauma, life transitions, faith transitions, and behavioral challenges. I believe these years are a crucial time to develop healthy skills. I am also passionate about working with athletes.

Welcome to a supportive space where you can explore your thoughts & emotions. I work with young adults (ages 18-34) & women in midlife (35-50ish), blending therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore the complexities of your mental wellness. Together, we'll navigate your inner world, working to be grounded in the present moment. We'll nurture your holistic well-being – mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually – embracing the entirety of who you are, including your strengths, vulnerabilities, and everything in between. I prefer in-person sessions in my Murray office.

The Family Counseling Center offers relief and support to people struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral concerns. Individuals, couples, and families are welcome. We will affirm you in all of your identities and will see you as more than your diagnoses. We work with a wide range of people and seek to match you with clinicians based on the nature of the concern and your lived experience. Our team is here to listen and to help you find your own best way forward.

Is your present relationship complicated and sometimes painful? Are you experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement? Committing to someone requires courage and vulnerability. It is normal for couples to get stuck in negative patterns, which causes personal pain and disconnection. I love working with couples, families, and individuals applying the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT can help you understand how to heal your relationship and find lasting connection. I would love to offer you tools to successfully achieve greater hope, personal growth, and greater self confidence. Call 385-777-6357 today.

As a therapist, my top priority is to provide a safe and non-judmental space for you as you begin on this vulnerable journey of self-healing. I value providing empathetic, direct, and evidenced based support and guidance to help you develop healthy habits and thinking patterns that can change your life. I believe that having a strong therapeutic relationship is a key factor for success which is why I use a strengths-based approach, humor, and incorporate your interests and passions into therapy.

Along my career in human services that started in 2017 as a volunteer at a psychiatric hospital, I developed a passion for psychotherapy, emphasizing existential and spiritual components. Having an undergraduate in philosophy, where I received education on world religion, spirituality, and the fundamental questions of reality. I poineered a blend of interpersonal talk therapy, mindfulness, and meditative sound therapy that helps individuals transcend the narratives that have kept them stuck in recurring maladaptive patterns.

One of the most challenging and stressful things we face in life are the emotional and behavioral problems of our children. These difficulties impact not only the success of the child but the overall happiness within our home, our marital relationships and life itself can become wearisome and unmanageable. We may begin to wonder if there is “hope” for improvement or even may feel like “what’s wrong with us.” In the effort to find relief or comfort, we may find ourselves drawn to self-defeating and even destructive behaviors that offer immediate yet temporary relief. There are other options. I offer just this to my clients.

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” — Fred Rogers. I’ve studied people and learned about self-healing while working as a psych tech at Utah State Hospital along with other mental health roles. Did you know placebos work on medical conditions close to 33% and up to 60%? That means that your brain has enormous healing power. I like to learn about my clients' lives to discover their roadblocks and challenges, as well as their strengths and goals.

At Green Willow we specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with childhood trauma and abuse, PTSD, relationships, women's specific concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, LGBTQ, and life adjustment concerns. We work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with mood disorders, family dynamics, coping skills, and emotional dysregulation. We provide a peaceful and supportive environment to explore past traumas, discuss current concerns, and plan for a more fulfilling future. We believe that each of us has the capacity for healing and growth, and that within us we contain the answers for a more joyful life.

Let’s be real. No one is harder on yourself than you are. You are constantly pushing to be better but that gets in the way of actually accepting and enjoying life. Isn’t it time you were able to prioritize the things that feed your life? I believe that our best self is found through community and nature. Utilizing Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Humanistic approaches to equip you with the tools needed to find yourself, the one you and your loved ones enjoy. We are evolving beings with a million chances to choose where we go next. Let’s set up a free 10 minute consult and finally start the therapy you’ve been needing.

I am motivated and compassionate about my work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I take a trauma informed approach when working with all my clients, and believe that everyone is capable, strong and worthy of living a happy and healthy life. I seek to empower my clients and help them build resilience through our sessions. I am specialized in the treatment of trauma related conditions as well as addiction recovery work. I also have experience in treating depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, marriage and family problems, relationship concerns, attachment and developmental concerns, and grief and loss.

I help families find joy in navigating school, raising children and forming healthy relationships. I work with all ages starting at 4+. I work with the whole family system and provide the support that is needed in the family system.

It is so hard to watch someone you care about suffering. You want to get them back to feeling like themselves again. Your child, teen, or young adult will receive expert guidance and support as they face the challenges of trauma, depression, and anxiety. This hard time they are going through right now will not define them.

I cherish working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with people with self-esteem, trauma, depression, anxiety, premarital, marital conflict, separation, divorce, etc. I believe that self-compassion is essential for success. I am a big advocate of self-care and unconditional love for oneself. I strive to create a safe space where you can feel heard and understood. I use an integrative approach that is tailored to your needs.

If you have never been through a high conflict divorce it is pretty hard to describe those feelings to others. You feel a loss of parenthood, having to constantly defend your right to have time with kids and sometimes even estrangement and alienation from the other parent. This financial, emotional, mental, and physical challenge is a lonely and burdensome process. I went through it alone and you do not have to. The Family Advocacy Center has been a dream of mine for a long time. Resources to guide you through traumatic times are nil to very few. I have a passion for what I do to strengthen the family as it changes.