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Joseph Dee Tenney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Other things that bring me joy are my family, sports, spirituality, gardening, music, theater, literature, and technology.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
Other things that bring me joy are my family, sports, spirituality, gardening, music, theater, literature, and technology.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
(801) 701-1644 View (801) 701-1644
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Isaac Vazquez
Counselor, MS, CMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84601
If you are looking for Couples/Family Therapy, I can help your relationship discover harmony, trust, teamwork, and feelings of closeness.
I can help you work towards the real issue right away and help you start feeling better from the first session. First thing I want to say is that I am so sorry your heart is feeling a consistent pain...This pain is very important to me and I am here for you. We can make it. A broken heart is the root of most individual and relationship problems. The brains job is to reduce pain and numb the heart. I believe that you can learn all the coping skills in the world, however, if your heart is broken, those skills usually will not work. Once the heart feels soothed and understood then the mind may accept new solutions and skills.
If you are looking for Couples/Family Therapy, I can help your relationship discover harmony, trust, teamwork, and feelings of closeness.
I can help you work towards the real issue right away and help you start feeling better from the first session. First thing I want to say is that I am so sorry your heart is feeling a consistent pain...This pain is very important to me and I am here for you. We can make it. A broken heart is the root of most individual and relationship problems. The brains job is to reduce pain and numb the heart. I believe that you can learn all the coping skills in the world, however, if your heart is broken, those skills usually will not work. Once the heart feels soothed and understood then the mind may accept new solutions and skills.
(385) 250-1807 View (385) 250-1807
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Martin Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
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.
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.
(385) 526-2829 View (385) 526-2829
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Ty R. Mansfield, PhD
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
I’ve received advanced training in differentiation and attachment theories, sexual health and sex therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago, and Mindfulness-based therapies.
I believe that humans are wired for meaning, connection, and belonging. Most of our struggles in life are intimately tied to how we experience our relationships—including with ourselves—and how we find purpose. Through a unique integration of Western and Eastern principles of human thriving, I support individuals and couples seeking emotional, sexual, and spiritual wholeness, as well as deeper healing and intimacy in their relationships with themselves and others. As awareness precedes power, my goal is to help clients increase in self-understanding so they feel empowered to then address personal difficulties on their own terms.
I’ve received advanced training in differentiation and attachment theories, sexual health and sex therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago, and Mindfulness-based therapies.
I believe that humans are wired for meaning, connection, and belonging. Most of our struggles in life are intimately tied to how we experience our relationships—including with ourselves—and how we find purpose. Through a unique integration of Western and Eastern principles of human thriving, I support individuals and couples seeking emotional, sexual, and spiritual wholeness, as well as deeper healing and intimacy in their relationships with themselves and others. As awareness precedes power, my goal is to help clients increase in self-understanding so they feel empowered to then address personal difficulties on their own terms.
(801) 396-9816 View (801) 396-9816
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Jordan Gibby
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
Couples often long to feel close but get stuck in their problems. It can seem like there’s no way out of emotional conflicts, sexual difficulties, past mistakes in the relationship, or other issues. I believe in healing that gets to the root – healing that is deep, self-reflective, compassionate, honest, and real. I work with clients and their partners and family members to heal from difficult past experiences, trauma, and current conflicts toward brighter futures, stronger relationships, and a more secure sense of self.
Couples often long to feel close but get stuck in their problems. It can seem like there’s no way out of emotional conflicts, sexual difficulties, past mistakes in the relationship, or other issues. I believe in healing that gets to the root – healing that is deep, self-reflective, compassionate, honest, and real. I work with clients and their partners and family members to heal from difficult past experiences, trauma, and current conflicts toward brighter futures, stronger relationships, and a more secure sense of self.
(385) 342-5774 View (385) 342-5774
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Lacey A Bagley
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84601
Hi! I am a bisexual, cisgender woman and love to CELEBRATE my queer community! My goal as a therapist is to help clients find healing from within to become empowered to make changes in their external world. My approach includes an element of play and/or art, to help clients have new emotional experiences through the therapeutic approaches of Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Hi! I am a bisexual, cisgender woman and love to CELEBRATE my queer community! My goal as a therapist is to help clients find healing from within to become empowered to make changes in their external world. My approach includes an element of play and/or art, to help clients have new emotional experiences through the therapeutic approaches of Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
(801) 477-5785 View (801) 477-5785
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Angeline Lloyd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
With this is in mind, I believe the family is the key to true healing.
I have worked with many populations including adolescents, children, homeless, couples, families and individuals. I have lived in the South Pacific including Hawaii and Tonga. I have also lived in California , Arizona, Washington and I currently live in Provo Utah. I have worked with a wide number of different cultures and people of different beliefs. I adhere to a humanistic model of Psychotherapy in that no one person is the same and everyone deserves to be treated with empathy. I focus on each individual's potential and stress of growth and self-actualization.
With this is in mind, I believe the family is the key to true healing.
I have worked with many populations including adolescents, children, homeless, couples, families and individuals. I have lived in the South Pacific including Hawaii and Tonga. I have also lived in California , Arizona, Washington and I currently live in Provo Utah. I have worked with a wide number of different cultures and people of different beliefs. I adhere to a humanistic model of Psychotherapy in that no one person is the same and everyone deserves to be treated with empathy. I focus on each individual's potential and stress of growth and self-actualization.
(385) 247-1864 View (385) 247-1864
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Makayla Cammack
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
In individual therapy, I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you navigate challenges, understand patterns of thinking and behavior, and promote self-healing and growth.
I'm Makayla, a LAMFT with expertise in helping couples build stronger relationships and creating inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Using a combination of Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples cultivate trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional bond. Whether you're navigating conflicts, seeking premarital counseling, or wanting to reignite the spark, I provide a supportive and collaborative environment for enhancing your connection.
In individual therapy, I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you navigate challenges, understand patterns of thinking and behavior, and promote self-healing and growth.
I'm Makayla, a LAMFT with expertise in helping couples build stronger relationships and creating inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Using a combination of Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples cultivate trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional bond. Whether you're navigating conflicts, seeking premarital counseling, or wanting to reignite the spark, I provide a supportive and collaborative environment for enhancing your connection.
(435) 236-2651 View (435) 236-2651
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Danae Harding
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships, and in life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and LGBT issues. I was born and raised in Utah Valley and I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in California.
I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships, and in life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and LGBT issues. I was born and raised in Utah Valley and I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in California.
(801) 829-9228 View (801) 829-9228
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Jennifer Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
As a marriage and family therapist, my professional training was focused on treating couple and family-based issues. I particularly enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected and at a loss for how to communicate and feel close again, those who long for more vulnerability and honesty in their relationships, and who recognize the need to work together through their individual "baggage" in order to create healthier connection. If this feels like it describes your relationship, I think my emotionally-focused approach can help provide the relief you've longed for.
As a marriage and family therapist, my professional training was focused on treating couple and family-based issues. I particularly enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected and at a loss for how to communicate and feel close again, those who long for more vulnerability and honesty in their relationships, and who recognize the need to work together through their individual "baggage" in order to create healthier connection. If this feels like it describes your relationship, I think my emotionally-focused approach can help provide the relief you've longed for.
(801) 845-9085 View (801) 845-9085
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Lisa Tensmeyer Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
As a mother/foster mother of seven with a marriage of nearly 40 years, I bring a wealth of experience with family challenges and the realities of what happens in families.
Many people feel unhappy and disconnected from themselves and the people they love. If you are wondering if there is anything you can do to strengthen yourself and your relationships, there are answers. New coping skills can help you see yourself and your relationships differently, new brain techniques can help resolve old traumas, and current research can bring understanding. It's never too late to look at your life differently and change what's happening in your world.
As a mother/foster mother of seven with a marriage of nearly 40 years, I bring a wealth of experience with family challenges and the realities of what happens in families.
Many people feel unhappy and disconnected from themselves and the people they love. If you are wondering if there is anything you can do to strengthen yourself and your relationships, there are answers. New coping skills can help you see yourself and your relationships differently, new brain techniques can help resolve old traumas, and current research can bring understanding. It's never too late to look at your life differently and change what's happening in your world.
(435) 571-0835 View (435) 571-0835
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Denhi Chaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
There are few things in life that bring as much joy as helping people change and grow. I love my work as a therapist and I look forward to helping my clients find confidence and motivation to change and improve their lives. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy working with the Latino population with their unique challenges.
There are few things in life that bring as much joy as helping people change and grow. I love my work as a therapist and I look forward to helping my clients find confidence and motivation to change and improve their lives. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy working with the Latino population with their unique challenges.
(385) 279-4941 View (385) 279-4941
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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
Photo of Tiffany Huntsman, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Provo, UT
Tiffany Huntsman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACMHC
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
I work to create a safe environment for open communication, aiding individuals and family members in understanding and tackling their challenges.
Now scheduling new clients within a week! Is your family facing tough moments with mental health challenges? Do you have daily struggles and strained communication with a child or partner? These challenges don't mean you are failing. You have questions and don't know where to look for answers. I can help! I'm dedicated to fostering positive change in children, youth, adults, and couples. I believe in families and helping support them through any struggles, whether it's divorce, blended families, separation anxiety, school refusal, defiance, ADHD, OCD, autism, adoption, communication difficulties, conflict, or trauma.
I work to create a safe environment for open communication, aiding individuals and family members in understanding and tackling their challenges.
Now scheduling new clients within a week! Is your family facing tough moments with mental health challenges? Do you have daily struggles and strained communication with a child or partner? These challenges don't mean you are failing. You have questions and don't know where to look for answers. I can help! I'm dedicated to fostering positive change in children, youth, adults, and couples. I believe in families and helping support them through any struggles, whether it's divorce, blended families, separation anxiety, school refusal, defiance, ADHD, OCD, autism, adoption, communication difficulties, conflict, or trauma.
(385) 503-2841 View (385) 503-2841
Photo of Ellen Hersam, Marriage & Family Therapist in Provo, UT
Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604  (Online Only)
As a person-centered therapist, I consider each individual, couple, family and their insights and life experiences unique.
It takes great courage to recognize when you need help and even more to ask for it. Even the strongest and most healthy need a trusted mentor, healer, and guide in their life at some point. Do you find yourself asking questions about sex, sexual health, sexual relationships, or intimacy within your relationship? Do you feel you have a place to ask and explore sexual topics and understand your sexual body? Understanding this part of yourself is an important part of your ability to relate and interact with yourself AND to connect, relate, and interact with others throughout your life. Here is a space for you.
As a person-centered therapist, I consider each individual, couple, family and their insights and life experiences unique.
It takes great courage to recognize when you need help and even more to ask for it. Even the strongest and most healthy need a trusted mentor, healer, and guide in their life at some point. Do you find yourself asking questions about sex, sexual health, sexual relationships, or intimacy within your relationship? Do you feel you have a place to ask and explore sexual topics and understand your sexual body? Understanding this part of yourself is an important part of your ability to relate and interact with yourself AND to connect, relate, and interact with others throughout your life. Here is a space for you.
(408) 547-2354 View (408) 547-2354
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Allyson Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
23 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I am from Spring Creek, Nevada and received my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University.
I seek to empower my clients to make positive lasting change. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with addiction, betrayal trauma, illness, depression, eating disorders, postpartum depression and anxiety. I specialize in addiction recovery treatment and betrayal trauma recovery and I am passionate about raising awareness of the negative impacts of pornography addiction on society. I also understand how addiction and trauma impact the dynamics of a relationship.
I am from Spring Creek, Nevada and received my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University.
I seek to empower my clients to make positive lasting change. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with addiction, betrayal trauma, illness, depression, eating disorders, postpartum depression and anxiety. I specialize in addiction recovery treatment and betrayal trauma recovery and I am passionate about raising awareness of the negative impacts of pornography addiction on society. I also understand how addiction and trauma impact the dynamics of a relationship.
(801) 658-9653 View (801) 658-9653
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Alyson Watkins
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
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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Stephen Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84601
I work with clients struggling with a variety of issues, providing individual, couples, and family therapy. I am passionate about the well being and livelihood of those I work with, and integrate a variety of approaches to help you to accomplish your goals. I specialize in working with those struggling with sexual addiction and their significant others on associated relational issues including trust, betrayal, and trauma work, as well as mental health issues that play a role in these areas.
I work with clients struggling with a variety of issues, providing individual, couples, and family therapy. I am passionate about the well being and livelihood of those I work with, and integrate a variety of approaches to help you to accomplish your goals. I specialize in working with those struggling with sexual addiction and their significant others on associated relational issues including trust, betrayal, and trauma work, as well as mental health issues that play a role in these areas.
(260) 488-0940 View (260) 488-0940
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K. Max Park
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84601
The biggest distinction from other counselors is that I am directive and use a family system approach.
I love working with children, individuals, couples and families that come with a variety of diagnoses and problems. I specialize in working with Anxiety, Attachment, PTSD and trauma. This includes children with Anxiety, Behavior disorders, ADHD and ADD. I have been highly recommended and successful using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Family Systems Theory and effective Parenting skills. I also use Cognitive Behavior Therapy approaches; teaching effective play therapy and behavior skills that individuals can become proficient and communication skills where each person feels understood and validated.
The biggest distinction from other counselors is that I am directive and use a family system approach.
I love working with children, individuals, couples and families that come with a variety of diagnoses and problems. I specialize in working with Anxiety, Attachment, PTSD and trauma. This includes children with Anxiety, Behavior disorders, ADHD and ADD. I have been highly recommended and successful using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Family Systems Theory and effective Parenting skills. I also use Cognitive Behavior Therapy approaches; teaching effective play therapy and behavior skills that individuals can become proficient and communication skills where each person feels understood and validated.
(801) 876-7387 View (801) 876-7387
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Addo Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a certification in sexual addiction and utilize EMDR and ART, trauma-focused therapies to help with overwhelming issues.
Your sense of self-worth determines your quality of life - take it back! We'll work on what gets in the way of you feeling your true worth together, at your pace and within a safe environment. We focus on sexual addiction recovery, betrayal trauma, disclosure, and couples counseling. We also utilize lie detector tests. We can do it together : ) Cost is $160/session. WWW.DISCOVERINNOVO.COM
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a certification in sexual addiction and utilize EMDR and ART, trauma-focused therapies to help with overwhelming issues.
Your sense of self-worth determines your quality of life - take it back! We'll work on what gets in the way of you feeling your true worth together, at your pace and within a safe environment. We focus on sexual addiction recovery, betrayal trauma, disclosure, and couples counseling. We also utilize lie detector tests. We can do it together : ) Cost is $160/session. WWW.DISCOVERINNOVO.COM
(385) 375-7654 View (385) 375-7654
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.