Therapists in South Jordan, UT

Although I believe that the goals of therapy are always first and foremost determined by my clients, I generally hold the hope for each of them that they will find more joy in life. To that end, I believe in an eclectic theoretical approach, one that draws on a wide range of perspectives including humanist/existential philosophy, Jungian psychodynamics, trauma-informed and client-centered practice, because I believe people are eclectic. Because I have both personal and professional experience with this work, I view the relationship between client and therapist as central and fundamental to the therapeutic process being effective.

I have over twenty years experience working with adolescents. My primary expertise is working with teens, parents and family dynamics but I love working with anyone who is seeking to empower and better themselves. I have experience working with almost every problem and issue but I have found that what truly makes a difference is when people learn to be the most powerful element of change in their own lives. People get better when they become empowered and learn to help themselves. That's when they start to look beyond their own limits. I love seeing people make this step, those are the ones I love working with the most.

If you are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, or existential issues, I can help. Successful living and Happy relationships are within reach! I currently work at Grace and Peace Christian Counseling as a contractor and I have found joy in helping many couples, and individuals find a more enjoyable, purposeful, and meaningful life. If you are nervous to get started or have questions about counseling, feel free to call or email me.

I know what it is like to struggle. I also know it can be hard to reach out for support. Frequently, people may find themselves merely enduring their circumstances. Therapy serves as a catalyst for us to gain insight into the aspects of our lives that we may be overlooking or undervaluing. I’ve also found that we often create subconscious strategies to manage our pain, anxiety, and trauma. While these strategies may have served us at one point, sometimes we can find them to be more challenging than helpful later in life. Sometimes realizing that is the catalyst to pursuing therapy. I hope to help in creating something new.

I aim to understand each client’s unique experience with pain and struggle. I am committed to helping my clients explore the deeper “roots” of their psychological concerns. My work focuses on an integrative and insight-oriented approach to reduce symptoms and deepen my clients understanding of themselves and their relationships. I believe that past experiences, including trauma, loss, and dysfunctional relationship dynamics, hold great bearing over how we interact with the world today, and processing these experiences is key to finding freedom and meaning in their occurrence. I currently have openings for sex therapy clients.

Every individual has inherent value, strengths and gifts. I use compassion and a variety of clinical interventions to help my clients work through the challenges that are preventing them from experiencing life in a more fulfilling way. Too often we succumb to the narrative that we are not good enough, flawed, broken. You may have suffered due to trauma and harm inflicted by others or a painful life event. We will work together to help you recognize their own resiliency, heal trauma and harmful messages and gain effective coping strategies.

Experienced with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and grief. Ideal age range is 13-27. I meet the client where they are, use what they love to help them build skills to improve their life.

I personally know the value of feeling safe in therapy. Building trust with your therapist is key to embarking on the journey of growth and self-discovery.I prefer to work with people in the long-term, finding that helps us get to the roots of our difficulties. In part, because there is a deeper connection in the therapeutic relationship. Compassion and empathy are core to who I am, and I bring these attributes to each session to develop an authentic connection with you. Whether you want to work on PTSD, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, grief, eating or body image difficulties, I am here to help.

Working together with my clients to discover what they can do right now to help themselves is rewarding. I thoroughly enjoy celebrating success with my clients and respecting their ability to make a change. I hold space for grief, loss, and pain. Holding safe spaces for my clients is paramount in adhering to my personal and professional values. Individuals searching for a place to process their challenges, trauma, and struggles will find a welcoming and secure space in my office. Clients will find that my office reflects warmth, expertise, and laughter.

I work with children, teens, and adults. Much of my clinical works focuses more on helping the person, not on giving a label. Hope and trust are crucial in working with a therapist. Finding the right fit, the right type of experience, and the right connection is what builds this hope.

Clinical Psychologist who provides therapy for individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, change-of-life events, & general stress. Treatment is evidence-based and oriented around Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Treatment is tailored to each client & focuses on increasing self-awareness, emotional experience, & skill development in stress reduction, communication, & preserving healthy relationships. Scientifically informed education is offered to increase understanding of mechanisms that maintain unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

​Desperately wrestling the couch cushions into a configuration that won’t kill your back, you finally break down into helpless tears. Your marriage is in tatters and you’re hanging on by a thread. Between your children and your careers, you’ve had nothing left for each other. It feels like you’ve forgotten how to enjoy one another’s company. You feel like a stranger in your own home. It’s either constant bickering or frigid silence. Getting older, you realize you don’t have the energy for either – and this couch brutalizing your spine. You’d do anything to get your best friend back. You need help before this distance grows too great

I personally understand and honor the strength and courage it requires to ask for help. I have been there. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for you to work through the challenges you are facing. My commitment to you is to work with you collaboratively and compassionately as you reclaim your life, discover your meaning, and find fulfillment. My passion lies in supporting individuals, couples, and families as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. I view each person as a unique individual, capable of navigating life’s challenges and discovering their own capacity for joy and purpose.

I like to come at therapy kind of like I would a drummer at a jam session. I'm there to find a groove with another voice. I want to communicate with you and help you to open up and learn to express yourself. We will seek understanding first and then we will find a way to encourage healing and growth that is unique to you and builds a stronger identity. I am strengths-based and I like to find existing skills to help a client build a new way of thinking and interacting with their body. This is also a very effective way of beginning the process of healing symptoms of PTSD in conjunction with other evidence based trauma treatments.

Transformation doesn't ask that you stop being you. It demands that you find a way back to the authenticity and strength that's already inside of you. -Cheryl Strayed. I believe that everyone has the power within to heal themselves.As a therapist, there is nothing more sacred than being involved in someone's story and being able to help them find light in a world that can at times seem rather dim. My objective is to walk gently and compassionately with my clients on their paths toward creating a life full of meaning and growth.

In her practice, she regards each client as a hero on their individual journey, which begins with learning to regulate emotions and reconnecting with the physical body. Following this, she delves into examining and challenging a person's thoughts that lead to suffering. Through deep exploration, she assists clients in discerning what is within their control, empowering them to take action while releasing what is beyond their influence. She collaborates with clients to develop a fulfilling lifestyle centered around honesty and self-care. By implementing these skills, she believes individuals can achieve happiness.

Appointments are available same week of as Winter, 2022! We know that it takes great courage to seek help for your problems. We seek to respect your courage to heal by providing quality psychotherapy in a safe, warm, and comfortable setting.

I view therapy as a place for both the patient and the therapist to be real and authentic. Therapy can be a place where we come together to listen to and honor those parts of ourselves that we cut off. Over time, as we come to acknowledge and accept those parts of self that have been left behind, we can come to feel whole again. In this way, therapy does not eliminate every pain or problem, but it is a chance for reducing unnecessary suffering while being kind to ourselves in the face of the inherent struggles of life.

Have you discovered a partner's infidelity, pornography use, or addiction? If so, you may be feeling intense anger, sadness, and loneliness. Betrayal is very painful and it may feel like you have lost your partner and friend forever. In these circumstances you may be wondering what comes next. I want you to know that there is hope and there is help. I am an experienced psychotherapist with a passion for guiding clients through hurt, and doubt.