Therapists in Utah
Kim Garner, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
My theoretical training is in developmental psychology, object relations and family systems.
Therapy can support and help cultivate the rich well within especially during times of seeming drought. I provide a safe co-created space supporting one's personal journey of healing. My therapeutic style is warm and personal. Meeting each clients' unique needs by focusing on personal strengths, growth and positive change. I work with young adult women and men, adolescents and families.
My theoretical training is in developmental psychology, object relations and family systems.
Therapy can support and help cultivate the rich well within especially during times of seeming drought. I provide a safe co-created space supporting one's personal journey of healing. My therapeutic style is warm and personal. Meeting each clients' unique needs by focusing on personal strengths, growth and positive change. I work with young adult women and men, adolescents and families.
Roberto Lara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Millcreek, UT 84124
I hope to establish a therapeutic team with you. I have experience helping clients experiencing the aftermath of unresolved adverse childhood experiences, post-traumatic stress, complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, survivors of intimate partner violence, and other forms of abuse. I also work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, attachment ruptures, life transitions, family dynamics, inter and intrapersonal conflict, and ADHD. I am a native Spanish speaker and conduct therapy in English and Spanish. I also understand in-depth the different subcultures and the challenges between generations within the Latino community.
I hope to establish a therapeutic team with you. I have experience helping clients experiencing the aftermath of unresolved adverse childhood experiences, post-traumatic stress, complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, survivors of intimate partner violence, and other forms of abuse. I also work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, attachment ruptures, life transitions, family dynamics, inter and intrapersonal conflict, and ADHD. I am a native Spanish speaker and conduct therapy in English and Spanish. I also understand in-depth the different subcultures and the challenges between generations within the Latino community.
Emily Jardine
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Logan, UT 84341 (Online Only)
I am committed to my clients and would love to get to know you, your partner, your family, and get started on this healing journey with you.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and working with teens and their parents. I know it can be difficult to navigate relationships, to feel connected to your partner, to experience depression and anxiety, to be faced with faith challenges, to not know how to deal with a past trauma, and to experience feelings of worthlessness and confusion with who you really are. It can feel difficult to know what steps to take to find peace and balance again. I believe in the ability to change as individuals, couples, and families and desire to meet you where you're at so you can get to where you want to be.
I am committed to my clients and would love to get to know you, your partner, your family, and get started on this healing journey with you.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and working with teens and their parents. I know it can be difficult to navigate relationships, to feel connected to your partner, to experience depression and anxiety, to be faced with faith challenges, to not know how to deal with a past trauma, and to experience feelings of worthlessness and confusion with who you really are. It can feel difficult to know what steps to take to find peace and balance again. I believe in the ability to change as individuals, couples, and families and desire to meet you where you're at so you can get to where you want to be.
Ashley Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Logan, UT 84321
; recovery from abusive relationships; childhood trauma healing; navigating family conflict; spirituality, religious trauma, faith crisis, faith transitions; and couples therapy covering a wide range of relationship problems.
Struggles in life are often related to the connections we have with ourselves, others, and how we make meaning. My passion and sincere privilege is working alongside women to improve these connections to create healing. I enjoy infusing warmth, honesty, humor, and current research-based methods to help produce changes. Together we can explore where you feel stuck and how I can best serve you in creating desired outcomes.
; recovery from abusive relationships; childhood trauma healing; navigating family conflict; spirituality, religious trauma, faith crisis, faith transitions; and couples therapy covering a wide range of relationship problems.
Struggles in life are often related to the connections we have with ourselves, others, and how we make meaning. My passion and sincere privilege is working alongside women to improve these connections to create healing. I enjoy infusing warmth, honesty, humor, and current research-based methods to help produce changes. Together we can explore where you feel stuck and how I can best serve you in creating desired outcomes.
Kayla Butterfield
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Lehi, UT 84043
I love exploring new places! I also enjoy a good laugh and a sweet treat while playing card games with friends and family.
Sometimes life is just hard. There are days when you want to understand your emotions, behaviors, and relationships better but you don’t have the time or place for it. You may share your concerns with your loved ones and feel you are not being fully heard. My goal isn’t just to hear you but to truly listen. Therapy is not solely a place where you can find answers to your questions but a place where you can feel open to be who you truly are. I promise to provide a safe space that embodies deep connections, understanding, and enlightenment.
I love exploring new places! I also enjoy a good laugh and a sweet treat while playing card games with friends and family.
Sometimes life is just hard. There are days when you want to understand your emotions, behaviors, and relationships better but you don’t have the time or place for it. You may share your concerns with your loved ones and feel you are not being fully heard. My goal isn’t just to hear you but to truly listen. Therapy is not solely a place where you can find answers to your questions but a place where you can feel open to be who you truly are. I promise to provide a safe space that embodies deep connections, understanding, and enlightenment.
Ogi Erdenebaatar
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84606
I grew up in Mongolia where vulnerability was viewed as a sign of weakness in the community. Due to the culture, I had been trained to suppress my feelings throughout my life. I suffered silently when I had anxiety, depression, and traumas in my family of origin. I know how hard it is when nobody understands you, feeling numb while feeling a lot of emotions, and struggling to forgive while loving loved ones. However, I was lucky to find the right therapist who cared, cried, and helped me deeply. Therapy helped me to empower myself and bring change in my life.
I grew up in Mongolia where vulnerability was viewed as a sign of weakness in the community. Due to the culture, I had been trained to suppress my feelings throughout my life. I suffered silently when I had anxiety, depression, and traumas in my family of origin. I know how hard it is when nobody understands you, feeling numb while feeling a lot of emotions, and struggling to forgive while loving loved ones. However, I was lucky to find the right therapist who cared, cried, and helped me deeply. Therapy helped me to empower myself and bring change in my life.
Ava Hanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CTRS
Verified Verified
Brigham City, UT 84302
With her combined degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Recreation Therapy, she does more than simple talk therapy by incorporating elements of recreation as a treatment modality to create a new experience for families along with in depth therapeutic treatment.
Are you worried about your teen? Do you need help fixing a relationship? Do you feel like you've lost interest in things that you usually find rewarding? Ava Hanson at RecreateTherapy.com is dedicated to helping your family, your adolescent, and you get the tools you need to make changes, find solutions, and feel better. Ava believes that you have resources to help you through problems you are facing such as relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and grief. You will leave treatment with an arsenal of coping skills to help you get through the problem and flourish.
With her combined degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Recreation Therapy, she does more than simple talk therapy by incorporating elements of recreation as a treatment modality to create a new experience for families along with in depth therapeutic treatment.
Are you worried about your teen? Do you need help fixing a relationship? Do you feel like you've lost interest in things that you usually find rewarding? Ava Hanson at RecreateTherapy.com is dedicated to helping your family, your adolescent, and you get the tools you need to make changes, find solutions, and feel better. Ava believes that you have resources to help you through problems you are facing such as relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and grief. You will leave treatment with an arsenal of coping skills to help you get through the problem and flourish.
Andrea Shields Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murray, UT 84107
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I enjoy helping families learn the skills of cooperation, compassion, and understanding to help the family unit work, communicate and grow with each other. I also work with couples with varying dynamics that are in a relationship. We work on restoring open and honest communication, breaking destructive patterns, and managing a relationship's different phases. I work to give the couples skills that they can take from the session into their daily lives; such as a deeper passion for each other and a greater sense of a more fulfilling relationship.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I enjoy helping families learn the skills of cooperation, compassion, and understanding to help the family unit work, communicate and grow with each other. I also work with couples with varying dynamics that are in a relationship. We work on restoring open and honest communication, breaking destructive patterns, and managing a relationship's different phases. I work to give the couples skills that they can take from the session into their daily lives; such as a deeper passion for each other and a greater sense of a more fulfilling relationship.
Terri Rowley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
Hi ! If you are feeling emotionally bankrupt in one or many relationships, I can help. My experience has been deeply rooted in the precious commodity of felt safety and what happens to people when that flourishes or fades. One of my passions has been in creating shift in family interaction, where trauma has created old and fresh wounds that show up in todays experiences. I work with attachment needs, grief and loss, betrayal, trauma and bonding. I enjoy eengaging in therapy with individuals, couples and families. I love this work! We can do the process together there may be swears, tears and most certainly laughter. Bring it all!
Hi ! If you are feeling emotionally bankrupt in one or many relationships, I can help. My experience has been deeply rooted in the precious commodity of felt safety and what happens to people when that flourishes or fades. One of my passions has been in creating shift in family interaction, where trauma has created old and fresh wounds that show up in todays experiences. I work with attachment needs, grief and loss, betrayal, trauma and bonding. I enjoy eengaging in therapy with individuals, couples and families. I love this work! We can do the process together there may be swears, tears and most certainly laughter. Bring it all!
Liz Harrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
My approach is an affirmative space. I help many navigate the difficult journey of their faith crises and revolutions. This is a very hard time to navigate and the universe is calling us to heal. I don't judge ANY of my clients and I meet them where they are at to work on their goals. I have special trainings and certifications with Brainspotting a brain based trauma approach; working with children through play therapy, couples therapy & LGBTQ+ relationships and issues. I also have extensive experience wading through the struggles of stepfamily and blended family issues. You deserve a supportive space to manage life.
My approach is an affirmative space. I help many navigate the difficult journey of their faith crises and revolutions. This is a very hard time to navigate and the universe is calling us to heal. I don't judge ANY of my clients and I meet them where they are at to work on their goals. I have special trainings and certifications with Brainspotting a brain based trauma approach; working with children through play therapy, couples therapy & LGBTQ+ relationships and issues. I also have extensive experience wading through the struggles of stepfamily and blended family issues. You deserve a supportive space to manage life.
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.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
Finding a therapist and beginning treatment can feel overwhelming, yet the benefits and healing that are possible through therapy are worth taking the leap. You are in the right place to begin your healing process! My goal is to provide you and your family with the specific treatment, support, empowerment, knowledge, and guidance needed to help you to work through challenging issues, build resiliency, and accomplish your life goals. With the right therapeutic treatment, and dedicated effort on your part, you will be able to get through this tough time, accomplish long-term change, and move in the direction of your goals and dreams.
Finding a therapist and beginning treatment can feel overwhelming, yet the benefits and healing that are possible through therapy are worth taking the leap. You are in the right place to begin your healing process! My goal is to provide you and your family with the specific treatment, support, empowerment, knowledge, and guidance needed to help you to work through challenging issues, build resiliency, and accomplish your life goals. With the right therapeutic treatment, and dedicated effort on your part, you will be able to get through this tough time, accomplish long-term change, and move in the direction of your goals and dreams.
Athena Metos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Waitlist for new clients
As a marriage and family therapist my focus is always on the relationships in our life! Every individual is affected by others around them.
Life is a journey and along the way there are often circumstances that create great pain and trauma that often redirect us down the wrong path.If we try to ignore the pain it only gets worse & the cycle of dysfunction begins! I have learned that we all need help navigating though life's trials, and yet it takes a lot of inner strength to even ask! As a therapist my goal is to allow you to reach your greatest potential during this journey and gain the right tools to navigate through anything that comes in your path!
As a marriage and family therapist my focus is always on the relationships in our life! Every individual is affected by others around them.
Life is a journey and along the way there are often circumstances that create great pain and trauma that often redirect us down the wrong path.If we try to ignore the pain it only gets worse & the cycle of dysfunction begins! I have learned that we all need help navigating though life's trials, and yet it takes a lot of inner strength to even ask! As a therapist my goal is to allow you to reach your greatest potential during this journey and gain the right tools to navigate through anything that comes in your path!
Rex Alan Spendlove
MS, CMHC
Verified Verified
North Logan, UT 84341
Trauma therapy requires an arsenal of approaches: Trauma-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Trauma Conversion Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Christian Counseling, etc.
Most people know that big traumas, like being chased by a bear or an IRS agent, can lead to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, few people know that repeated exposure to small traumas can lead to Complex PTSD—a potentially more debilitating diagnosis. Even mild but repeated abuse or neglect can lead to: anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD personality disorders (narcissistic or borderline), attachment, interpersonal problems, (marital and employment), chronic pain, physical disability, anger, sleep issues, self-sabotage and many more. Furthermore, if you are blessed with a highly sensitive personality, the trauma is amplified.
Trauma therapy requires an arsenal of approaches: Trauma-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Trauma Conversion Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Christian Counseling, etc.
Most people know that big traumas, like being chased by a bear or an IRS agent, can lead to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, few people know that repeated exposure to small traumas can lead to Complex PTSD—a potentially more debilitating diagnosis. Even mild but repeated abuse or neglect can lead to: anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD personality disorders (narcissistic or borderline), attachment, interpersonal problems, (marital and employment), chronic pain, physical disability, anger, sleep issues, self-sabotage and many more. Furthermore, if you are blessed with a highly sensitive personality, the trauma is amplified.
Melanie J Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Mapleton, UT 84664
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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.
Linda Cooper
Counselor, MA, ACMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midvale, UT 84047 (Online Only)
Family members, clinicians, educators, and neurodivergent humans may benefit from these educational groups and other classes.
Most of my clients struggle with chronic anxiety or depression and find themselves stuck in self-awareness - knowing a lot about themselves but not yet able to translate self-knowledge into feeling relief. My clients are often late-diagnosed or self-identified, low support needs (level 1) adult autistic and/or ADHDers who endure neurotypical expectations and pressures but also live independently and have school, work, or other community activities. I also help clients process their relief, frustration, grief, and acceptance around their neurodivergent identity. I provide referrals for people who need additional or daily support.
Family members, clinicians, educators, and neurodivergent humans may benefit from these educational groups and other classes.
Most of my clients struggle with chronic anxiety or depression and find themselves stuck in self-awareness - knowing a lot about themselves but not yet able to translate self-knowledge into feeling relief. My clients are often late-diagnosed or self-identified, low support needs (level 1) adult autistic and/or ADHDers who endure neurotypical expectations and pressures but also live independently and have school, work, or other community activities. I also help clients process their relief, frustration, grief, and acceptance around their neurodivergent identity. I provide referrals for people who need additional or daily support.
Scott W Seaman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058
I also effectively help teens, college age and older adults deal with depression, anxiety, family and life transition challenges.
For 20 years I have provided compassionate, expert care to individuals of all ages, couples and families as an integrative cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT). My goal as your therapist is to help you improve what is already working, gain tools for what isn't and reduce pain and suffering immediately. You will consistently leave my office with tools you can implement in your daily life and relationships. I see therapy as an opportunity to slow down the frantic pace of life and explore ways to cope, regain control of life's challenges and rebuild or enrich relationships.
I also effectively help teens, college age and older adults deal with depression, anxiety, family and life transition challenges.
For 20 years I have provided compassionate, expert care to individuals of all ages, couples and families as an integrative cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT). My goal as your therapist is to help you improve what is already working, gain tools for what isn't and reduce pain and suffering immediately. You will consistently leave my office with tools you can implement in your daily life and relationships. I see therapy as an opportunity to slow down the frantic pace of life and explore ways to cope, regain control of life's challenges and rebuild or enrich relationships.
Kristine Beelek
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84124 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in emotionally focused therapy which is a research-based treatment for clients seeking emotional connection, healing, and fulfillment in relationships. I know the value and importance of marriage and family relationships to our personal happiness and fulfillment. I also know that individual health is crucial to healthy relationships. I work with couples, families, and individuals helping them to overcome challenges and live their best life. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, marital issues, family issues, domestic violence and women’s issues.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in emotionally focused therapy which is a research-based treatment for clients seeking emotional connection, healing, and fulfillment in relationships. I know the value and importance of marriage and family relationships to our personal happiness and fulfillment. I also know that individual health is crucial to healthy relationships. I work with couples, families, and individuals helping them to overcome challenges and live their best life. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, marital issues, family issues, domestic violence and women’s issues.
Lori Schade
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
In a family, the couple relationship affects the entire emotional atmosphere of the family.
I have 30 years of training and experience with individuals, couples and families facing various challenges. As an adjunct professor in an accredited marriage and family therapy graduate program, I am familiar with major models of psychotherapy. I treat clients and supervise therapists in treating sexual dysfunction, blended family issues, child and parenting concerns, abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), non-suicidal self-injury, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce adjustment, trauma recovery, self-esteem, eating disorders, sexual impulse control disorders, stress and anger.
In a family, the couple relationship affects the entire emotional atmosphere of the family.
I have 30 years of training and experience with individuals, couples and families facing various challenges. As an adjunct professor in an accredited marriage and family therapy graduate program, I am familiar with major models of psychotherapy. I treat clients and supervise therapists in treating sexual dysfunction, blended family issues, child and parenting concerns, abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), non-suicidal self-injury, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce adjustment, trauma recovery, self-esteem, eating disorders, sexual impulse control disorders, stress and anger.
T. Roger Peay Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Heber City, UT 84032
I draw from a strong academic and clinical background combined with personal life experiences to provide life changing interventions. I have a PhD in psychology, two master's degrees and am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have considerable experience with children, adolescents and adults in diverse settings, i.e., mental health centers, U.S. military behavioral health centers, public school systems, wilderness programs, therapeutic boarding schools, and private practice. I gained much of my specialized experience with couples while employed by the US Army in Germany and recently completed the advanced training for certification as an Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist.
I draw from a strong academic and clinical background combined with personal life experiences to provide life changing interventions. I have a PhD in psychology, two master's degrees and am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have considerable experience with children, adolescents and adults in diverse settings, i.e., mental health centers, U.S. military behavioral health centers, public school systems, wilderness programs, therapeutic boarding schools, and private practice. I gained much of my specialized experience with couples while employed by the US Army in Germany and recently completed the advanced training for certification as an Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist.
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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.