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Anna Carr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I received my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University in 2019 and am currently working on my PhD specializing in emotional abuse and neglect.
We all experience difficult times in life, and we all need connection through relationships. I believe therapy is one avenue to process and explore painful situations while working on improving relationships with partners, parents, children, etc. Our experiences impact how we communicate and perceive others’ messages.
I received my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University in 2019 and am currently working on my PhD specializing in emotional abuse and neglect.
We all experience difficult times in life, and we all need connection through relationships. I believe therapy is one avenue to process and explore painful situations while working on improving relationships with partners, parents, children, etc. Our experiences impact how we communicate and perceive others’ messages.
(385) 432-5546 View (385) 432-5546
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Karen Pendleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
The challenges we face as individuals, as a community, and as a society can have a profound impact on the way we view the world, ourselves and others. Exposure to multiple adverse life experiences over time (experienced directly or in anticipation of adverse experiences) can progressively increase symptoms of anxiety, depression, clinical, and sub-clinical PTSD and even impact the state and health of our bodies. Adverse life experiences are often stored in the body and can be coded to our DNA. Somatic forms of therapy such as EMDR and Brainspotting help to adjust this lens by integrating and fully reprocessing adverse experiences.
The challenges we face as individuals, as a community, and as a society can have a profound impact on the way we view the world, ourselves and others. Exposure to multiple adverse life experiences over time (experienced directly or in anticipation of adverse experiences) can progressively increase symptoms of anxiety, depression, clinical, and sub-clinical PTSD and even impact the state and health of our bodies. Adverse life experiences are often stored in the body and can be coded to our DNA. Somatic forms of therapy such as EMDR and Brainspotting help to adjust this lens by integrating and fully reprocessing adverse experiences.
(801) 436-7947 View (801) 436-7947

Online Therapists

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Monarch Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT, LCSW, CMHC
Verified Verified
Herriman, UT 84096
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “How did I get here?” Sometimes life feels hard, overwhelming, and chaotic. Maybe you just don’t know where to start or you feel lost. Maybe you’re embarrassed that you can’t handle things on your own or like you don’t know who to ask for help. Perhaps you're going through a rough patch or you're looking to improve your relationships with friends, family, or partner. Or, maybe your child is struggling with anger, sadness, or anxiety.
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “How did I get here?” Sometimes life feels hard, overwhelming, and chaotic. Maybe you just don’t know where to start or you feel lost. Maybe you’re embarrassed that you can’t handle things on your own or like you don’t know who to ask for help. Perhaps you're going through a rough patch or you're looking to improve your relationships with friends, family, or partner. Or, maybe your child is struggling with anger, sadness, or anxiety.
(801) 896-9471 View (801) 896-9471
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Jim Macedone
Counselor, LCMHC, MS, NCC, CI/CT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
Navigating life isn't as easy as it looks sometimes. Depression, anxiety, and abuse are more common than people think. Family issues, partner issues, sudden behavioral changes, unexpected life adjustments, they all can have an impact on how we perceive life. Our perception often becomes our reality and sometimes our reality feels stuck. Rewriting your story can be a release from the past as much as writing a new chapter in life can be the change people seek. You have strengths to use against your limitations and parts of yourself that need attending.
Navigating life isn't as easy as it looks sometimes. Depression, anxiety, and abuse are more common than people think. Family issues, partner issues, sudden behavioral changes, unexpected life adjustments, they all can have an impact on how we perceive life. Our perception often becomes our reality and sometimes our reality feels stuck. Rewriting your story can be a release from the past as much as writing a new chapter in life can be the change people seek. You have strengths to use against your limitations and parts of yourself that need attending.
(801) 876-4308 View (801) 876-4308
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Monarch Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “How did I get here?” Sometimes life feels hard, overwhelming, and chaotic. Maybe you just don’t know where to start or you feel lost. Maybe you’re embarrassed that you can’t handle things on your own or like you don’t know who to ask for help. Perhaps you're going through a rough patch or you're looking to improve your relationships with friends, family, or partner. Or, maybe your child is struggling with anger, sadness, or anxiety.
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “How did I get here?” Sometimes life feels hard, overwhelming, and chaotic. Maybe you just don’t know where to start or you feel lost. Maybe you’re embarrassed that you can’t handle things on your own or like you don’t know who to ask for help. Perhaps you're going through a rough patch or you're looking to improve your relationships with friends, family, or partner. Or, maybe your child is struggling with anger, sadness, or anxiety.
(801) 614-2868 View (801) 614-2868
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Diane Sandoval
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84094
Typical clients include those who have an abuse history. This history can range from physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Many clients experience nightmares, loss of appetite and pleasure, relationship disturbance and high levels of anxiety and depression.
Typical clients include those who have an abuse history. This history can range from physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Many clients experience nightmares, loss of appetite and pleasure, relationship disturbance and high levels of anxiety and depression.
(801) 783-3589 View (801) 783-3589
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Jenny N Jarvis
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
I get it. Life happens. I’ve had those experiences myself. It can be hard to know what to do when your relationships are struggling or when you need help. It’s uniquely difficult when you’re worried about your teenager & looking for support. But here you are, taking this monumental step toward improvement. I tend to use a strengths-based approach in my work, helping my clients embrace their best self and enhance their life through the “Three C’s”: Connection, Creation & Contribution. Laying a foundation that allows for the development of the Three C’s leads to living a life of purpose, meaning & “pyong” - peace & confidence in life.
I get it. Life happens. I’ve had those experiences myself. It can be hard to know what to do when your relationships are struggling or when you need help. It’s uniquely difficult when you’re worried about your teenager & looking for support. But here you are, taking this monumental step toward improvement. I tend to use a strengths-based approach in my work, helping my clients embrace their best self and enhance their life through the “Three C’s”: Connection, Creation & Contribution. Laying a foundation that allows for the development of the Three C’s leads to living a life of purpose, meaning & “pyong” - peace & confidence in life.
(801) 405-3088 View (801) 405-3088
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Jerry Buie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Jerry Buie/Pride Counseling: Where LGBTQIA+ community finds a haven to nurture mental wellness and unleash their full potential. Jerry empowers individuals to navigate their unique journeys, fostering growth, and enabling them to step confidently into the life they envision. At Pride Counseling, I’m committed to providing tailored support that aligns with the diverse needs and goals of everyone within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, ensuring a transformative and fulfilling counseling experience. Although designed to specifically support the LGBTQIA+ community, all are welcome.
Jerry Buie/Pride Counseling: Where LGBTQIA+ community finds a haven to nurture mental wellness and unleash their full potential. Jerry empowers individuals to navigate their unique journeys, fostering growth, and enabling them to step confidently into the life they envision. At Pride Counseling, I’m committed to providing tailored support that aligns with the diverse needs and goals of everyone within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, ensuring a transformative and fulfilling counseling experience. Although designed to specifically support the LGBTQIA+ community, all are welcome.
(385) 481-5845 View (385) 481-5845
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Rebecka Hanson
Counselor, MA, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tooele, UT 84074
So many of us struggle with feeling like we are "Not Enough". It's a constant battle to face each day with a smile, pretending everything is okay when deep down we are falling apart. Sometimes all we need is someone to truly listen, someone to guide us, someone to understand and support us through the darkest of times. I firmly believe that everyone deserves to feel successful, loved, and capable. By harnessing your personal strengths and breaking down negative thought patterns, I aim to equip you with the tools and skills necessary to thrive.
So many of us struggle with feeling like we are "Not Enough". It's a constant battle to face each day with a smile, pretending everything is okay when deep down we are falling apart. Sometimes all we need is someone to truly listen, someone to guide us, someone to understand and support us through the darkest of times. I firmly believe that everyone deserves to feel successful, loved, and capable. By harnessing your personal strengths and breaking down negative thought patterns, I aim to equip you with the tools and skills necessary to thrive.
(801) 990-4300 View (801) 990-4300
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Shelly Steoger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Layton, UT 84041
I am well trained in pornography addiction, sex addition, and the impacts on relationships because of this. In addition, I enjoy working with families and couples. Thought work, core beliefs, and attachment styles are something I'm passionate about teaching clients about, so that they can understand themselves better.
I am well trained in pornography addiction, sex addition, and the impacts on relationships because of this. In addition, I enjoy working with families and couples. Thought work, core beliefs, and attachment styles are something I'm passionate about teaching clients about, so that they can understand themselves better.
(385) 526-4003 View (385) 526-4003
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Tanisha Shedden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84070
I work with clients experiencing trauma, burnout, and life transitions like divorce. I love to use creativity as a therapeutic way to allow you to express yourself and to make sessions more fun, using art, music/singing, writing, and more. I work with all ages, and have solid experience with kids and teens as well. I use interventions including: CBT, DBT, ACT, ART, IFS, EFT solution focused therapy and Logotherapy. I enjoy working with young adults, adults in life transitions, adoptees, Individuals experiencing Grief, and people looking to heal and create positive change in their lives.
I work with clients experiencing trauma, burnout, and life transitions like divorce. I love to use creativity as a therapeutic way to allow you to express yourself and to make sessions more fun, using art, music/singing, writing, and more. I work with all ages, and have solid experience with kids and teens as well. I use interventions including: CBT, DBT, ACT, ART, IFS, EFT solution focused therapy and Logotherapy. I enjoy working with young adults, adults in life transitions, adoptees, Individuals experiencing Grief, and people looking to heal and create positive change in their lives.
(801) 761-6538 View (801) 761-6538
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Aimee Mortensen
Counselor, CCMHC, CST, NCC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
I do not believe in failure. I believe failing is an opportunity for growth and learning. As long as we keep trying it becomes success. We are perfectly imperfect. Past clients have particularly valued the understanding, supportive, goal-driven therapy offered. My specialty areas include: grief and loss, relationship counseling, pre-marital, marital and divorce counseling, consensual non-monogamy (CNM) counseling, self-esteem improvement, mindfulness, Sensate Focus, LGBTQIA+ support, stress management, self compassion, trauma recovery, and faith transition/crisis.
I do not believe in failure. I believe failing is an opportunity for growth and learning. As long as we keep trying it becomes success. We are perfectly imperfect. Past clients have particularly valued the understanding, supportive, goal-driven therapy offered. My specialty areas include: grief and loss, relationship counseling, pre-marital, marital and divorce counseling, consensual non-monogamy (CNM) counseling, self-esteem improvement, mindfulness, Sensate Focus, LGBTQIA+ support, stress management, self compassion, trauma recovery, and faith transition/crisis.
(801) 449-1966 View (801) 449-1966
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Journey Family Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
Lehi, UT 84043
At my practice we are focused on helping you and your loved ones find the growth and healing we all know you can achieve. Our therapists are clinically trained professionals prepared to support adults, teens, and children on their Journey. Children are supported by evidence based Child Centered Play Therapy in one of our dedicated play therapy offices. Play therapy has been shown to help with behavior, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief/loss and challenges due to significant life changes.
At my practice we are focused on helping you and your loved ones find the growth and healing we all know you can achieve. Our therapists are clinically trained professionals prepared to support adults, teens, and children on their Journey. Children are supported by evidence based Child Centered Play Therapy in one of our dedicated play therapy offices. Play therapy has been shown to help with behavior, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief/loss and challenges due to significant life changes.
(385) 438-3444 View (385) 438-3444
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In Tune Counseling & Coaching, LLC
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
In Tune Counseling and Coaching emphasizes the client - therapist relationship. We offer a safe and comfortable setting that promotes respect, growth and development. Each individual is treated uniquely with regard to personal characteristics and interpersonal skills. Our therapists are invested in our clients and utilize evidence-based practices, creative and experiential modality, and are compassionate about their health and well-being. Wellness is paramount and is supported through therapeutic, life coaching, holistic and/or pharmaceutical means.
In Tune Counseling and Coaching emphasizes the client - therapist relationship. We offer a safe and comfortable setting that promotes respect, growth and development. Each individual is treated uniquely with regard to personal characteristics and interpersonal skills. Our therapists are invested in our clients and utilize evidence-based practices, creative and experiential modality, and are compassionate about their health and well-being. Wellness is paramount and is supported through therapeutic, life coaching, holistic and/or pharmaceutical means.
(801) 666-4762 View (801) 666-4762
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Brandon Stewart Bunker
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millcreek, UT 84107
Life can be difficult, presenting us with unanticipated obstacles that sometimes challenge our capacities to cope. Your decision to seek out a therapist is a courageous one and represents a significant personal step forward. I see therapy as a collaborative process to meet individuals where they are, so as to explore together what they want to get out of the therapeutic experience.
Life can be difficult, presenting us with unanticipated obstacles that sometimes challenge our capacities to cope. Your decision to seek out a therapist is a courageous one and represents a significant personal step forward. I see therapy as a collaborative process to meet individuals where they are, so as to explore together what they want to get out of the therapeutic experience.
(385) 475-4395 View (385) 475-4395
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.