Marriage Counseling Therapists in Midvale, UT

I believe that you have everything you need already hardwired within to heal, grow and become who you are striving to be. I utilize reflective listening followed by practical coaching to help you learn and grow. I come from an LDS perspective and believe that faith is an important part of growth. Whether it's individual, marriage or parent coaching you are looking for I'd love to meet you.

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist I have worked with a wide clientele base; teenagers, adults, and families, many whom are from diverse ethnic backgrounds. My experience has reiterated to me time and again the uniqueness and great worth of each individual as well as the progressive capability innate within us all. As such my approach is to work along side each client, not as a director but in many ways a visitor and fellow journeyman on the path of life where I may be able to offer some clarity and illuminate alternative paths during disruptive times in their lives.

Do you ever feel like your mental health is like quick sand? The more you fight it the deeper you sink in? Are you struggling with your relationships as a partner, parent, or child? Do you feel tired? Do you feel like a burden? Mental health issues can be exhausting and sometimes you need someone to help you get out of the quicksand, recognize how to stay out of it, and help you build better relationships with yourself so you can have relief from pain, connected relationships, and happiness. My passion is in working with adults, couples, suicidal teens, and families. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive place to heal, grow.

Every person (including you!) has value and worth. It doesn’t matter who you are, how old you are, what you have done, or what has happened to you. You are valuable, just because you are here. Secondly, know that your life has value and a meaning – even when you are in pain. Many of us at various times of life need a little extra help-whether to process “stuff” that happened, or to figure out why we do what we do – I have a lifetime of experiences and training to help you do just that!

As a clinician, I work to develop a secure and trusting relationship with clients rooted in transparency and mutual vulnerability. My strengths based perspectives allows one to uncover parts of themselves that may have been lost due to society’s grueling demands. How can you access a deep level of emotion when you’re just trying to keep your head above water today? When you juggle your job, school, children, relationships, etc.; it can be challenging to experience moments of joy. My goal is to encourage you in your journey and make aspects of your present life more manageable.

I have learned from the best Social Work program in the country that our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. As a practitioner, the most important thing I can bring to a therapeutic relationship is authenticity. I am skilled in working with and helping people who are facing a variety of challenges. My therapy practice is individualized and seeks to build on your internal strengths. I am here to meet you where you are and help guide you to your mental health goals.

I love what I do! I am a client centered therapist and believe there is no one perfect way to do therapy that fits for every person. Each client is unique and you are the expert on you. I view my job as helping to guide you through the healing process and giving you a safe place to feel your emotions and be yourself. I am dedicated to helping clients make the progress they want in their lives. In addition to a client-centered approach, I am also trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and other forms of therapy.

You know you want to make changes, but you can’t make sense of your own behavior. You're worried that you may be getting in your own way. Maybe you feel driven by perfectionism, or maybe you can't figure out why you are stuck on something that seems obvious. Do you need another mind to show you different ways to move forward? I can help. There's a great metaphor in the Japanese culture, where they practice a form of ceramics, kintsugi, that repairs cracks with gold to create a new work of art. If you find your mind or life in pieces, let’s make sense of the pieces, build your confidence, and create something new together.

PICK ME, PICK ME!!! I am fun-oriented. I am down to earth and easy going. I like people. I enjoy working with teenagers. I think that your success in therapy is based on connecting well with your therapist. The odds are good that could be me.

We all have a sexual story. Some aspects of our story may continue to cause pain, cause embarrassment, induce shame or guilt, keep us from fulfilling our sexual potential, block us from feeling whole or cause ongoing problems in our most intimate relationships. As a trained sex therapist, I have experience to help you address challenging aspects of sexuality integrating all aspects of sexuality including the physical, the emotional, the mental and spiritual aspects.

I believe in the transformative power of the healing process, where individuals can recognize & access their inner power to create a life of meaning & purpose. By fostering an environment that encourages self-reflection, growth, & self-compassion, I aim to help my clients tap into their innate capacity for resilience & transformation. It is my personal belief that the power to heal resides within each individual, & as a therapist, my role is to provide guidance, support, & encouragement to unlock this immense potential.

Pain is unavoidable in life, however it is essential to know that you possess the power to heal and the capability to grow within yourself. I will provide you a with supportive and peaceful space to heal and restore."

Do you need a quiet place to sort out life? Are you ready for relief, recovery or renewal? Jeff will use his more than 15 years experience of client centered therapy to help you find fulfillment, forgiveness and freedom one step at a time. It is important to find a therapist who you can connect with and trust that they will guide you on a pathway to reach your goals. Jeff uses a strengths based approach to help clients learn effective coping skills. He will challenge your unhealthy beliefs and assist you in learning strategies to build confidence, increase self worth/identity/esteem, and feel empowered to make changes.

Do you want to decrease daily stress and tension and enjoy your family time more? Do you feel like there are daily battles to get your child to listen? Are you are struggling to see positive behaviors within your family? Are you are feeling like your discipline is not effective? Do you want to increase the tools in your toolbox to make positive changes in your child's behavior? Do you want to be in the driver's seat and directly support your child's development? I can help you and your family be focused on empathy and connection while also holding boundaries and increasing positive behaviors of your kids & teens.

The great American philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson, said, "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." The human spirit is incredible. I firmly believe that each person has innate potential, adaptability, resiliency, and the capacity to be the best version of themselves. Yet, our minds and our physiological makeup work hard to counteract that potential with patterns of avoidance, anxiety, depression, and complacency; this keeps us feeling safe, yet stuck.

Finding a therapist can be difficult. Whether you are seeking someone to help you become a better you, or just someone to vent to, I can help you work toward identifying and celebrating the strengths that will empower you to become the best version of yourself that you can be. This is why I firmly believe that anyone can benefit from therapy.

Specialized treatment in mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar. Specialized treatment as well, with transgender issues, and LBGTQ issues, addiction therapy and couples counseling. I offer techniques to help diminish unwanted or challenging emotions. Our mental health has a direct impact on physical health and quality of life. It is important to deal with stressors early on. Having a good therapeutic relationship with your therapist is so important. It is my main focus to have my patients feel comfortable from the very first session!

I can help you through your remarkable journey of healing. I use CBT, DBT, Experiential, EMDR, and other research-based approaches so you can start to experience progress quickly. I schedule appointments in the evenings and on weekends. I do telehealth appointments through a HIPAA compliant web program, it's easy to get it setup.

In my 40 years of clinical experience I have enjoyed helping clients turn their conflictual interactions into empowering opportunities for growth and success. I use a client-centered approach to help individuals resolve concerns and meet their goals. You will see that my commitment to helping and healing shines through in the compassion and creativity I use to assist clients in establishing healthy coping skills, challenging limiting beliefs, increasing a sense of self-worth, and feeling empowered to make changes.