Obesity Therapists in Panguitch, UT

When people come into therapy for the first time they are often struggling with fallout from unconscious forces. Clients describe sudden anxieties, sadness, blockages or are unable to do the things which they know will be good for them. Many feel bound because they are driven by unconscious patterns. Others just need some help with coping, changing bad habits or making a tough decision.

I believe that we all deserve to live our lives to the fullest. For me this means being able to have healthy, centered and authentic relationships with others and ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to allow individuals to heal and repair past experiences and current situations that keep them stuck.

My passion is bringing hope and healing to individuals who have experienced a traumatic or stressful event or situation. When severe stress or trauma is experienced it is not unusual to feel unraveled or emotionally uprooted. I help my clients, who include children, adults, couples, and families, find hope and gain healthy perceptions of themselves. I enable clients to strengthen their relationships, so they can recognize themselves as the safe confident and complete individuals they are.

Sometimes parenting can be fraught with challenges, and knowing how best to help your child can be confusing. Whether it's behavior problems, anxiety, depression, educational issues, or chronic illness; these issues do have solutions. The guidance you receive should be from someone with the proper training, who utilizes research-based strategies, and resists the urge to rely solely on their "gut" in a treatment setting. This is the current standard in this modern age of psychological care, and combined with the right interpersonal fit, you and your child's efforts in treatment will be more likely to result in lasting change.

If you find that you are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, or trauma - I can help. My goal is to provide a safe, empowering space for you to take control of your life, express emotion, change family dynamics, challenge limiting beliefs, and look forward to creating a future with joy, appreciation, and value.

Dr. Spencer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an AAMFT approved supervisor and an owner and clinical director of Zest for Life Counseling. He has more than a decade of experience working with individuals, couples and families. Dr. Spencer utilizes evidenced based practices and specializes in working with trauma, grief, and couples on the brink of divorce. Dr. Spencer completed a Bachelors degree in Family Studies from Weber State University, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University, and a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Science also from Oklahoma State University.

Facing your challenges can feel overwhelming at times. Overwhelming depression or anxiety can get in the way of doing what you want and enjoy. I specialize in Disordered Eating and Borderline Personality Disorder. Disordered eating can create a sense of helplessness. Trauma memories or constant stress might impact your relationships and normal life function. If this is you, I would love to help you. I can use my years of counseling experience helping a wide variety of women and men to help you with your particular challenges. My superpower is empowering you to conquer your problems.

I believe in using a person-centered approach to therapy through collaboration of client and therapist building upon the individual’s strengths and resources to develop goals toward meaningful change. I help a variety of individuals from adults, adolescents, and children achieve their therapeutic goals through learning to observe, manage, and understand the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

My ideal client is anyone that is ready to build an authentic relationship with me and engage in important self-work. As a team we will explore and clarify YOUR goals and YOUR needs. I have a Ph.D. in Counseling, and because of this I have received thorough and in-depth training in a wide variety of therapy techniques and practices. Some of these include self-compassion work, mindfulness, meaning and values-clarification during important transitions and decisions, as well as shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior. Together, we can figure out a process of therapy that will uniquely meet you where you are at. I am excited to help.

As a therapist, religious educator, and army chaplain I have a unique background and passion for helping families, couples, and individuals cope with life's stress. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and their families overcome anxiety, depression, and conflict. With my training in marriage and family therapy I love helping couples reduce conflict and increase marital satisfaction.

I am passionate about helping others regain their freedom through processing trauma. When I started my own addiction recovery process I had to heal my own traumas and wounds. In 2016 I started the UnashamedUnafraid podcast to be a voice of hope, speaking personally about sexual addiction recovery. Now I work with others to help them experience the freedom of healing. I also enjoy leading groups and individuals through life-changing workshops. My core belief about the healing process is that it comes from within. Everyone already has what they need to heal. Hope is possible for every heart no matter how big the trauma or hopeless.

I had a professor a few years ago who said something life changing to me. He said, “As a therapist, it is your job to be the very last person in the room to give up hope.” This quote has helped shape how I conduct therapy and how I form relationships with my clients. I will be the person my clients can count on, believe in, trust, and encourage them to keep going and keep hoping.

Immediate openings available for therapy and medication management. If you find yourself feeling more worried or sad than usual, you're not alone. Therapy can help you gain valuable tools to feel better. We can also provide support with parenting issues, stress, depression, trauma, life transitions and relationships! You may be surprised at how much better you can feel after just one session. Making emotional health a priority now can help you get back to enjoying life sooner. Now seeing clients in person and by telehealth for therapy and med management in St. George and Riverton.