Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Roosevelt, UT

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is dedicated to helping clients gain empowerment through perspective and mindfulness. I mainly uses cognitive behavioral therapeutic modalities, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and body-mind bridging modalities in therapy. I'm dedicated to helping my clients gain security and confidence in themselves. I am focused on making the therapeutic space a place where you feel safe to express all your thoughts, emotions, past experiences, and whatever else you want to talk about.

Life stressors and traumatic events can cause anxiety, depression, and other uncomfortable emotions. I work with teens and adults who seek to understand the “why” of their emotions and behaviors, and move away from feeling hopeless, exhausted, or numb. We will work together to help you better understand yourself, discuss hard topics, and build skills to experience healing and growth.

In a perfect world, we would all be assigned a therapist at birth, just as we are a pediatrician. Mental health is health, after all. Having a therapist to listen, affirm, encourage, and maybe even challenge you is incredibly healing. I don’t believe that clients necessarily ‘need’ therapy, but that they deserve excellent therapy. I have a passion for working with millennials and young adults. My professional experience in wilderness therapy also drives my interest in working with outdoor enthusiasts who have a history of trauma or mental health concerns.

Due to my unique life history and experiences, I have a tremendous passion for mental health. As a native of East Africa, I have experienced hardships that enable me to develop compassion and empathy for others' life struggles. I’m passionate about helping individuals and seeing them grow. My approach to Therapy is client-centered, and filled with kindness and understanding. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment to share your concern and thoughts.

Do you feel stuck or burned out? Are you or your child/teen struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you are drowning with the demands of life and can’t seem to keep your head above water? Or maybe you are experiencing a crisis in your life (infidelity, death, divorce), you feel blindsided & don’t even know where to begin. I can help. Utilizing a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, I will meet you where you are, and help you to learn tools to cope more effectively with the stressors that you are experiencing.

You're working long hours and still trying to maintain a sense of balance, or maybe getting pregnant is harder (and more isolating!) than you thought. Perhaps you're struggling as a new parent and finding yourself in frequent conflict with your partner. Or maybe you’re just feeling the weight of it all and not even sure who you are anymore. If this sounds like you, know that you’re not alone. Your needs are clear: you're ready to overcome obstacles, develop healthier coping skills, and build stronger, more meaningful relationships. Your goals to gain practical tools to navigate life's complexities are ambitious yet achievable.

Have you ever felt ashamed? Ever felt like others don’t understand you, but say they do? Those have been my own experiences and have led me to work with people in recovery and their families, survivors of domestic violence/abuse, minority communities and teens. I come from a multi-cultural family with an immigrant parent which has both enriched my life and created unique struggles for me. These experiences, however, have helped me empathize with a wide variety of people and situations. My goals are to support my clients as they navigate their struggles and find hope and strength within themselves.

Calling the truth-seekers, the plant medicine-sitters, "the lovers, the dreamers, and me", this is an invitation to work with someone who *gets it* and is committed to being part of the modern paradigm shift. I don't want to diagnose you, but instead help you find the gift in all the ways you are uniquely YOU. Working for 15+ years in addiction & recovery makes me somewhat of an expert in those realms, but I am much more interested in revealing how YOU are the expert of your experience. Together we will find the path back to your own loving heart thru Inner Child Work and Psychedelic Harm Reduction & Integration. REMEMBER with me

Together, we can explore and understand the underlying root cause of your emotions and behaviors to strengthen your well-being and cultivate resilience. As a counselor, I am committed to creating a nonjudgmental and safe space where you can freely express yourself.

I have experience working with young children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, couples, parents, and adults. Each phase of life has its own nuances, and I love to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the difficult and unexpected circumstances that can occur. As a parent myself, I am particularly passionate about empowering parents, addressing child-parent attachment, and treating child behavioral concerns. I have also been trained in EMDR and have experience working with both complex trauma and single incident traumas.

I have learned through my experience that life is full of obstacles. For most of us, admitting that we might need support can be difficult and frightening, but I truly believe that talking about what is going on in our lives, learning to own our own story, and digging down deep and unearthing our fears is the most courageous thing that we can do. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment with someone who will listen and honor your experience and who believes in your ability to choose your own life path.

I work with adolescents and adults struggling with depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety can show up as irritability, behavioral concerns, substance use; school, work and relationship difficulties. I use mindfulness to increase awareness and bring issues to the surface where they can be dealt with effectively. Many individuals feel they have thought or talked about a problem for years without making progress. Mindfulness can address these issues by connecting body sensations, negative emotions and healing. All appointments are via remote video.

Do you find yourself setting the same goals without achieving them? In the pain and suffering, there is opportunity for growth and change. You've taken a step forward by looking into treatment, congratulations! I offer a trusting and compassionate approach to allow my clients to feel vulnerable with their struggles. I have worked with clients who have suffered with depression, grief, relationship issues, anxiety, life stage changes, obesity, binge eating and more. At the end of treatment, some clients report feeling more resilient with painful emotions which leads to healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.

Healing from trauma is not easy. I don't believe sugarcoating how difficult this process may be, is beneficial to anyone. But you don't have to go through it alone. I have been working with survivors of trauma for the last 6 years. I've specialized in working with survivors of sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, intimate partner violence and abuse. I know picking the right therapist for this process may be difficult, so I encourage having a free phone consultation with me, to see if it feels like a good fit! I'm excited that you've begun this process of healing, and look forward to playing a role in your healing journey.

Hello, I am so glad you found me. My first goal in therapy is to help you feel seen and that you matter. Sexuality is part of who we are as humans.  My expertise in the field of sex therapy and sexual health allows me to work with individuals and couples to repair and support in creating deeper, intimacy and connection. In my practice, I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness to support clients in their healing journeys.

Do you avoid taking chances in your life, career, or relationships due to fears of not being good enough? Do you feel controlled by feelings of guilt, shame, and worthlessness? I provide a space in which you can feel safe exploring and working through these challenges, and leave feeling unburdened by the past, empowered, and capable of creating the life you want to live. I strive to ensure that you feel validated and accepted, as I believe these qualities are essential in having the confidence to both face and overcome suffering. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults.

Anxiety is my specialty! Whether you feel paralyzed by fear, unable to shake irrational ideas, or taken prisoner by thoughts you cannot control, I am here to help. I enjoy guiding my clients through learning, practicing and applying research-based techniques that provide quick and long-lasting changes. My clients and I work hard together, laugh a lot, and creatively outwit anxiety.