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Alyson Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint George, UT 84770
I am a passionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist here to help you through life challenges and finding solutions that best fit your life. My clients recognize me for being proactive in a calm, safe atmosphere. My therapeutic style supports people's change, recovery, and happiness journey. By listening well to your concerns and providing sound advice and solutions, I work with my clients to rewrite their life story into one that feels harmonious to them.
I am a passionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist here to help you through life challenges and finding solutions that best fit your life. My clients recognize me for being proactive in a calm, safe atmosphere. My therapeutic style supports people's change, recovery, and happiness journey. By listening well to your concerns and providing sound advice and solutions, I work with my clients to rewrite their life story into one that feels harmonious to them.
(435) 220-5789 View (435) 220-5789
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Derek Willis Hagey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
My practice as a therapist is informed by my understanding of systems theory. We are always interacting with our world based on our experiences, and we interpret immediate situations through the lens we developed based on our past. I believe it is important to consider the whole person when they present for counseling, whether coming as an individual, a couple, or a family.
My practice as a therapist is informed by my understanding of systems theory. We are always interacting with our world based on our experiences, and we interpret immediate situations through the lens we developed based on our past. I believe it is important to consider the whole person when they present for counseling, whether coming as an individual, a couple, or a family.
(385) 217-5011 View (385) 217-5011
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Ash Johstoneaux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
I’m Ash and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist.
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.
I’m Ash and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist.
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.
(385) 257-9084 View (385) 257-9084
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Dylan Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park City, UT 84098
I specialize in helping cope with the complexities of substance use, other types of addictions, marital conflicts, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief, personality disorders, codependency, attachment, and family conflict.
I believe that each person has the potential to live the life they truly want and that lasting change is possible. As a strengths-based therapist, I help a client find their strengths are built on and utilized in therapy to help the client work through the difficulties they are experiencing. I create a space where you can tell me anything without fear of judgment or me telling you how you should live life. Therapy is an interactive process and it shouldn’t look the same for each person. I love helping people build their confidence and becoming more assertive. I want to help you build the skills to live your life to the fullest!
I specialize in helping cope with the complexities of substance use, other types of addictions, marital conflicts, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief, personality disorders, codependency, attachment, and family conflict.
I believe that each person has the potential to live the life they truly want and that lasting change is possible. As a strengths-based therapist, I help a client find their strengths are built on and utilized in therapy to help the client work through the difficulties they are experiencing. I create a space where you can tell me anything without fear of judgment or me telling you how you should live life. Therapy is an interactive process and it shouldn’t look the same for each person. I love helping people build their confidence and becoming more assertive. I want to help you build the skills to live your life to the fullest!
(435) 441-4581 View (435) 441-4581
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Jessica C Gilliland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lindon, UT 84042
I also provide therapy for couple conflict, infidelity, parent-child attachment issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, self-esteem problems, and stress management.
I believe in the power of strong relationships. Whether you are seeking to improve your relationship with yourself, your spouse, your children, or others, therapy can help you work toward the growth you are hoping for. The decision to go to therapy can be daunting, and I am committed to doing all I can to make our meetings worthwhile. I prioritize forming an honest, compassionate, and empowering alliance with each of my clients, while using research-based treatment methods to facilitate clients' progress and healing.
I also provide therapy for couple conflict, infidelity, parent-child attachment issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, self-esteem problems, and stress management.
I believe in the power of strong relationships. Whether you are seeking to improve your relationship with yourself, your spouse, your children, or others, therapy can help you work toward the growth you are hoping for. The decision to go to therapy can be daunting, and I am committed to doing all I can to make our meetings worthwhile. I prioritize forming an honest, compassionate, and empowering alliance with each of my clients, while using research-based treatment methods to facilitate clients' progress and healing.
(801) 797-3429 View (801) 797-3429
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Hans Arendtsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Logan, UT 84341
I work collaboratively with a team of experts, and as a client at Lovestrong, you are part of the family.
Now accepting new clients, days/evenings/telehealth. Free 15 minute consultation calls and/or a free first 50 minute session. I do this because I want to make sure that you and I are a good fit for each other. The last thing I want to do is make you pay for something you are not completely satisfied with. All the experience in the world does not make up for a lack of connection. So call today and let's begin your transition into becoming the best version of yourself.
I work collaboratively with a team of experts, and as a client at Lovestrong, you are part of the family.
Now accepting new clients, days/evenings/telehealth. Free 15 minute consultation calls and/or a free first 50 minute session. I do this because I want to make sure that you and I are a good fit for each other. The last thing I want to do is make you pay for something you are not completely satisfied with. All the experience in the world does not make up for a lack of connection. So call today and let's begin your transition into becoming the best version of yourself.
(435) 466-2592 View (435) 466-2592
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Collette Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
Utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, Gina Ogden's 4-D Wheel, and Creative and Expressive Therapies, I tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals.
Are you feeling ready to change frustrating patterns in your life? Do you ever feel stuck trying to make sense of past events? I'm here to offer you a place free of judgment where you can share your story and embark on a journey of healing and growth. With expertise in treating trauma, navigating faith transitions, managing anxiety and mood disorders, supporting maternal mental health, exploring polyamory/ENM/CNM dynamics, managing out-of-control sexual behaviors, and providing sex therapy for individuals and couples, I bring a diverse toolkit to our sessions.
Utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, Gina Ogden's 4-D Wheel, and Creative and Expressive Therapies, I tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals.
Are you feeling ready to change frustrating patterns in your life? Do you ever feel stuck trying to make sense of past events? I'm here to offer you a place free of judgment where you can share your story and embark on a journey of healing and growth. With expertise in treating trauma, navigating faith transitions, managing anxiety and mood disorders, supporting maternal mental health, exploring polyamory/ENM/CNM dynamics, managing out-of-control sexual behaviors, and providing sex therapy for individuals and couples, I bring a diverse toolkit to our sessions.
(801) 760-4091 View (801) 760-4091
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Kathleen Baxter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Haven, UT 84401
We all have things to work on! None of us are immune from the challenges that befall life and our relationships. As a Marriage and family therapist, I love working with couples, families, and individuals to get back on track or find a track they've never been on before. You know how sex can be hard to talk about? I treat sensitive sexual and gender issues with care so that you can approach them with confidence. With over a decade of experience treating sexual problems, I have the training and experience to accompany you as you work to meet your goals.
We all have things to work on! None of us are immune from the challenges that befall life and our relationships. As a Marriage and family therapist, I love working with couples, families, and individuals to get back on track or find a track they've never been on before. You know how sex can be hard to talk about? I treat sensitive sexual and gender issues with care so that you can approach them with confidence. With over a decade of experience treating sexual problems, I have the training and experience to accompany you as you work to meet your goals.
(801) 889-2418 View (801) 889-2418
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Stephanie Epstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84124  (Online Only)
As she tailors treatment to each individual client, she is inspired by therapeutic practices which include Internal Family Systems (IFS), inner child work, Mindful Self-Compassion, Wheel of Consent, Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), Somatic Experiencing and art therapy.
Stephanie is always client centered and rooted in evidence-based practices. She has received extensive training in various modalities address diagnoses of complex trauma/PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, addiction issues, and dissociative disorders. She believes the decision to enter therapy is courageous, and the path of self-discovery and fulfillment is one of the most profound journeys on which we embark. This path requires that each person be witnessed, seen, and held in a compassionate and supportive space.
As she tailors treatment to each individual client, she is inspired by therapeutic practices which include Internal Family Systems (IFS), inner child work, Mindful Self-Compassion, Wheel of Consent, Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), Somatic Experiencing and art therapy.
Stephanie is always client centered and rooted in evidence-based practices. She has received extensive training in various modalities address diagnoses of complex trauma/PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, addiction issues, and dissociative disorders. She believes the decision to enter therapy is courageous, and the path of self-discovery and fulfillment is one of the most profound journeys on which we embark. This path requires that each person be witnessed, seen, and held in a compassionate and supportive space.
(385) 526-4369 View (385) 526-4369
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Dr. Loni Stookey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint George, UT 84770
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Sexologist, and Certified Sex Therapist specializing in couples issues around communication and desire differences or other sexual concerns. I also work with parenting, general women's issues, and women's sexual challenges around shame, lack of education, and pain. I enjoy newly weds and young adults as well. I work hard to understand my clients and become deeply invested in the health of their marriages and families as I get to know them.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Sexologist, and Certified Sex Therapist specializing in couples issues around communication and desire differences or other sexual concerns. I also work with parenting, general women's issues, and women's sexual challenges around shame, lack of education, and pain. I enjoy newly weds and young adults as well. I work hard to understand my clients and become deeply invested in the health of their marriages and families as I get to know them.
(435) 619-9002 View (435) 619-9002
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Meadowbrook Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
We are here for you so that your family stays strong.
Meadowbrook Counseling welcomes families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Everyone has a unique history and set of problems. We will help you navigate the challenges you face and heal your trauma.
We are here for you so that your family stays strong.
Meadowbrook Counseling welcomes families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Everyone has a unique history and set of problems. We will help you navigate the challenges you face and heal your trauma.
(385) 279-5159 View (385) 279-5159
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Demetrius Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Lehi, UT 84043
The models I lean towards the most are cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, structural family therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Seeking help can be hard for anyone so I know this can be a vulnerable experience for you. I am here to help serve others and create an environment so you can become the best version of yourself. I want to be an aid in your journey and provide you with the tools necessary to grow. Through this process we will approach your struggles in life with compassion, openness, understanding, and vulnerability. By doing so you will be able to develop the tools to create positive change in your life, while also building resilience to handle any adversity that you may face.
The models I lean towards the most are cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, structural family therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Seeking help can be hard for anyone so I know this can be a vulnerable experience for you. I am here to help serve others and create an environment so you can become the best version of yourself. I want to be an aid in your journey and provide you with the tools necessary to grow. Through this process we will approach your struggles in life with compassion, openness, understanding, and vulnerability. By doing so you will be able to develop the tools to create positive change in your life, while also building resilience to handle any adversity that you may face.
(385) 233-9328 View (385) 233-9328
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Sage Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CFLE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020
We offer a wide range of clinical specializations to help you find happiness and success in life. If you have RELATIONSHIP ISSUES, whether they are intense marital problems, parent-child frustrations, or issues involving the whole family - WE ARE THE CLINIC FOR YOU. This is what we specialize in. Our goal is to help you learn the skills necessary to have intimate and fulfilling relationships. Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
We offer a wide range of clinical specializations to help you find happiness and success in life. If you have RELATIONSHIP ISSUES, whether they are intense marital problems, parent-child frustrations, or issues involving the whole family - WE ARE THE CLINIC FOR YOU. This is what we specialize in. Our goal is to help you learn the skills necessary to have intimate and fulfilling relationships. Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
(801) 649-4853 View (801) 649-4853
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Alyson Watkins
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
I have previously provided services at Lakeview Hospital and LDS Family Services.
With a lifelong passion for helping people who are struggling, I value strong, empathic listening skills and helping my clients look for effective solutions in their lives. I specialize in working with those suffering with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and addictions. I also work with women's issues such as self-esteem, shame, and body image.
I have previously provided services at Lakeview Hospital and LDS Family Services.
With a lifelong passion for helping people who are struggling, I value strong, empathic listening skills and helping my clients look for effective solutions in their lives. I specialize in working with those suffering with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and addictions. I also work with women's issues such as self-esteem, shame, and body image.
(801) 874-2739 View (801) 874-2739
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Abigail Camille Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
I am happy to discuss how my approach might be a fit for you, your child, or your family.
Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.
I am happy to discuss how my approach might be a fit for you, your child, or your family.
Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.
(385) 492-6220 View (385) 492-6220
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Brittany K Case
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
Heber City, UT 84032
My passion lies in supporting, advocating, lifting, and encouraging people when they are in their darkest moments. I enjoy helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and family and relational conflict. My biggest strength as a therapist and clinician is that I am my patients advocate and help to empower, creating strong rapport, being honest, genuine, and non-judgmental. My goal is to help patients live rich, full, and meaningful lives, and only my patients can determine what that means for them. Now specializing in EMDR; an innovative technique helping reduce PTSD symptoms, trauma, anxiety and more.
My passion lies in supporting, advocating, lifting, and encouraging people when they are in their darkest moments. I enjoy helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and family and relational conflict. My biggest strength as a therapist and clinician is that I am my patients advocate and help to empower, creating strong rapport, being honest, genuine, and non-judgmental. My goal is to help patients live rich, full, and meaningful lives, and only my patients can determine what that means for them. Now specializing in EMDR; an innovative technique helping reduce PTSD symptoms, trauma, anxiety and more.
(435) 214-1786 View (435) 214-1786
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Colette Malan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Ogden, UT 84401
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and psychotherapist specializing in marriage and family therapy. My husband, Dr. Mark Malan, are a husband-wife clinical team helping people to have better marriages, happier families, and more rewarding love lives. I provide marriage and sex therapy. I help people with low sexual desire, sexual pain, inability to orgasm, vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and all the other sexual dysfunctions.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and psychotherapist specializing in marriage and family therapy. My husband, Dr. Mark Malan, are a husband-wife clinical team helping people to have better marriages, happier families, and more rewarding love lives. I provide marriage and sex therapy. I help people with low sexual desire, sexual pain, inability to orgasm, vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and all the other sexual dysfunctions.
(385) 213-1368 View (385) 213-1368
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Helder Alves
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070  (Online Only)
I utilize various therapeutic approaches to assist my clients. Some of the approaches I use are psychodynamic, person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and narrative therapy. I work with people of all genders, orientations, ethnicities, races, and religions. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. Some of my areas of special interest and ongoing expanding expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, low self-esteem, relationship/marital issues, grief, sex therapy, understanding sexuality, open/ Polyamorous relationships, transgender/gender non-conforming individuals, and faith crisis/ transition.
I utilize various therapeutic approaches to assist my clients. Some of the approaches I use are psychodynamic, person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and narrative therapy. I work with people of all genders, orientations, ethnicities, races, and religions. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. Some of my areas of special interest and ongoing expanding expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, low self-esteem, relationship/marital issues, grief, sex therapy, understanding sexuality, open/ Polyamorous relationships, transgender/gender non-conforming individuals, and faith crisis/ transition.
(801) 683-5073 View (801) 683-5073
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Melanie J Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Mapleton, UT 84664
Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/adoption support.
Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/adoption support.
(801) 471-0080 View (801) 471-0080
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Amberly Christensen
Counselor
Verified Verified
Lindon, UT 84042
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.
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.
(385) 442-9916 View (385) 442-9916
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.