Therapists in Utah
Lindsey Hall-Menendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Logan, UT 84321
I work with couples, families, and individuals with a variety of concerns including couples issues, parenting and family issues and closeness, anxiety, trauma, communication, life transitions, grief, and more.
Whether you feel like you’re struggling with handling your emotions, experiencing contention, have feelings of being stuck, or if you just want to see change in your life, a fulfilling path is possible for you. My goal is to make therapy a safe place where closeness, trust, joy, fulfillment, authenticity, and healing can be built in the way you need it.
I work with couples, families, and individuals with a variety of concerns including couples issues, parenting and family issues and closeness, anxiety, trauma, communication, life transitions, grief, and more.
Whether you feel like you’re struggling with handling your emotions, experiencing contention, have feelings of being stuck, or if you just want to see change in your life, a fulfilling path is possible for you. My goal is to make therapy a safe place where closeness, trust, joy, fulfillment, authenticity, and healing can be built in the way you need it.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, that wonderful and also tough transition in becoming a new parent, or other life challenges, I am ready to work with you to help you achieve your goals!.
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health. I believe healing and thriving occur through creating new meaning from our life experiences and through nurturing loving connection with others and ourselves. I also understand coming to therapy to get help with life's challenges can be scary. You don’t have to do this alone, and I will go at your pace and support you in developing the skills and confidence to face those challenges. Every human is worthy of love, acceptance, and respect just as they are, and I work hard to create a safe space for my clients where they feel they can share and be themselves.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, that wonderful and also tough transition in becoming a new parent, or other life challenges, I am ready to work with you to help you achieve your goals!.
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health. I believe healing and thriving occur through creating new meaning from our life experiences and through nurturing loving connection with others and ourselves. I also understand coming to therapy to get help with life's challenges can be scary. You don’t have to do this alone, and I will go at your pace and support you in developing the skills and confidence to face those challenges. Every human is worthy of love, acceptance, and respect just as they are, and I work hard to create a safe space for my clients where they feel they can share and be themselves.
I work with adults and adolescents and I particularly enjoy helping with concerns around anxiety, stress and health concerns, life transitions, parenting, and relationships.
I can provide you with a variety tools to free yourself from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. I use research-supported techniques within a warm, trans parent, and active therapeutic relationship. Specifically, my approach integrates mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies within a neurobiological framework for understanding and optimizing wellness. I work with each client to increase awareness, acceptance, and compassion. My therapeutic style is open, authentic, and self-disclosing.
I work with adults and adolescents and I particularly enjoy helping with concerns around anxiety, stress and health concerns, life transitions, parenting, and relationships.
I can provide you with a variety tools to free yourself from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. I use research-supported techniques within a warm, trans parent, and active therapeutic relationship. Specifically, my approach integrates mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies within a neurobiological framework for understanding and optimizing wellness. I work with each client to increase awareness, acceptance, and compassion. My therapeutic style is open, authentic, and self-disclosing.
Patients come to see Dr Robnett with primary concerns such as trouble completing medical treatments or taking medicines, mood concerns related to complex medical presentations, and parenting a child with medical complexity.
Mountain Pediatric Psychology provides mental health services to children and adolescents who are medically complex and their families. MPP also serves LGBTQIA+ youth seeking support along their medical journey.
Patients come to see Dr Robnett with primary concerns such as trouble completing medical treatments or taking medicines, mood concerns related to complex medical presentations, and parenting a child with medical complexity.
Mountain Pediatric Psychology provides mental health services to children and adolescents who are medically complex and their families. MPP also serves LGBTQIA+ youth seeking support along their medical journey.
Karen Fairchild
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Waitlist for new clients
I am dedicated to helping individuals and families find the peace and balance in life that we are all seeking. I have over 20 years experience working with individuals and families with Autism and other disabilities, including early intervention and behavioral strategies. I love to help parents and married couples rediscover themselves and their relationship. I love to help in the process of brainstorming effective parenting choices for "tricky" children of all ages. Typical challenges include stress, grief, anxiety, depression, self-worth, and self-acceptance. I also have experience helping with healing from trauma and abuse.
I am dedicated to helping individuals and families find the peace and balance in life that we are all seeking. I have over 20 years experience working with individuals and families with Autism and other disabilities, including early intervention and behavioral strategies. I love to help parents and married couples rediscover themselves and their relationship. I love to help in the process of brainstorming effective parenting choices for "tricky" children of all ages. Typical challenges include stress, grief, anxiety, depression, self-worth, and self-acceptance. I also have experience helping with healing from trauma and abuse.
Liz Brown Macdonald - Faith Transition - Parenting - Anxiety
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC, MS, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84094 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with parenting, shifts in religious values, past trauma, relational/sexual issues, or another difficult life transition, I would love to work with you and to help you navigate the best path forward FOR YOU.
Has it been a while since you've felt like yourself? Maybe you've been irritable, overwhelmed, depressed, tired, or anxious. Let's work together to deepen your capacity for true self-compassion, lasting growth, and help you to create meaningful, fulfilling relationships in every phase of life. As Dr. Brené Brown reminds us, we are wired for connection! When we are disconnected from ourselves, it can make connecting with others difficult and unsustainable. I am honored to support my clients as they explore, identify, and courageously express their desires from an increasingly secure place which is grounded in their values.
If you are struggling with parenting, shifts in religious values, past trauma, relational/sexual issues, or another difficult life transition, I would love to work with you and to help you navigate the best path forward FOR YOU.
Has it been a while since you've felt like yourself? Maybe you've been irritable, overwhelmed, depressed, tired, or anxious. Let's work together to deepen your capacity for true self-compassion, lasting growth, and help you to create meaningful, fulfilling relationships in every phase of life. As Dr. Brené Brown reminds us, we are wired for connection! When we are disconnected from ourselves, it can make connecting with others difficult and unsustainable. I am honored to support my clients as they explore, identify, and courageously express their desires from an increasingly secure place which is grounded in their values.
Growing as a family is hard. You want to have it "all together" but deep down you are struggling to feel confident or cope with the challenging experiences that have occurred in your life. Perhaps you’re a parent who is starting to catch glimpses of your own parents in yourself despite your best attempts to avoid exactly that. Maybe you and your partner keep running into the same issues again and again. Or, maybe you have a creative teen who has been struggling and it's been hard to find a therapist who they can connect with and be real. You just want some relief as you find your way through this phase in life.
Growing as a family is hard. You want to have it "all together" but deep down you are struggling to feel confident or cope with the challenging experiences that have occurred in your life. Perhaps you’re a parent who is starting to catch glimpses of your own parents in yourself despite your best attempts to avoid exactly that. Maybe you and your partner keep running into the same issues again and again. Or, maybe you have a creative teen who has been struggling and it's been hard to find a therapist who they can connect with and be real. You just want some relief as you find your way through this phase in life.
I can help with issues such as depression and other mood disorders, anxiety and fear, grief and loss, trauma, parenting and divorce-related problems, among others.
I believe that we all have a deep well of wisdom within us and that as my therapy client, you have the ability within you to change your life. My job is to help you access your existing inner strength and wisdom so you can change your life course toward what you really want. I have a deep compassion for the pain you’re experiencing and I use a collaborative approach so that we can work together as a team on your healing journey. I truly enjoy working with a wide variety of age groups and populations.
I can help with issues such as depression and other mood disorders, anxiety and fear, grief and loss, trauma, parenting and divorce-related problems, among others.
I believe that we all have a deep well of wisdom within us and that as my therapy client, you have the ability within you to change your life. My job is to help you access your existing inner strength and wisdom so you can change your life course toward what you really want. I have a deep compassion for the pain you’re experiencing and I use a collaborative approach so that we can work together as a team on your healing journey. I truly enjoy working with a wide variety of age groups and populations.
Stop feeling powerless, and start becoming the empowered, connected parent you truly are.
Parenting is hard, especially when it feels like nothing is working—no wonder they say it takes a village to raise a child. You might feel overwhelmed, struggling to connect with your child, and wondering if you're doing everything right. Each day, tantrums, mealtime battles, and bedtime struggles leave you exhausted and defeated. You're not alone, and there's hope for a stronger, more peaceful connection with your child. Imagine a family life where you feel confident and empowered as a parent. As a CSW specializing in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), I offer practical, science-backed strategies to help you build a calm,
Stop feeling powerless, and start becoming the empowered, connected parent you truly are.
Parenting is hard, especially when it feels like nothing is working—no wonder they say it takes a village to raise a child. You might feel overwhelmed, struggling to connect with your child, and wondering if you're doing everything right. Each day, tantrums, mealtime battles, and bedtime struggles leave you exhausted and defeated. You're not alone, and there's hope for a stronger, more peaceful connection with your child. Imagine a family life where you feel confident and empowered as a parent. As a CSW specializing in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), I offer practical, science-backed strategies to help you build a calm,
Kristina Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (Online Only)
While I have worked with a large variety of cultures and demographics, I have specific experience in parenting, child welfare and foster care, childhood trauma, youth support, sexual health, relationships, LGBTQ+ and in working with refugees and immigrants on healthy cultural integration.
No matter your circumstance, psychotherapy can have a positive impact on your life and your relationships. It is my hope to act as a guide for those that are ready to achieve healing in their lives. I seek to work collaboratively with clients to explore the best tools for each unique situation. While I am competent in using ACT, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy, Somatic and Polyvagal Therapy, working with me is more than a manual. I know each client has a unique modality or evidence based practice that will be the best fit.
While I have worked with a large variety of cultures and demographics, I have specific experience in parenting, child welfare and foster care, childhood trauma, youth support, sexual health, relationships, LGBTQ+ and in working with refugees and immigrants on healthy cultural integration.
No matter your circumstance, psychotherapy can have a positive impact on your life and your relationships. It is my hope to act as a guide for those that are ready to achieve healing in their lives. I seek to work collaboratively with clients to explore the best tools for each unique situation. While I am competent in using ACT, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy, Somatic and Polyvagal Therapy, working with me is more than a manual. I know each client has a unique modality or evidence based practice that will be the best fit.
Christina Da Costa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
Waitlist for new clients
I have special training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which is a family therapy model that teaches parents skills to help improve their child's behavior.
I have extensive experience working with children, families, and adults who have a history of trauma. Many people find conflict with themselves and others and struggle to manage it on their own. I find meaning in my work by helping all people feel valued and worthy independent of their life circumstances. I utilize a strengths-based approach that empowers the people I work with the see their own internal resources and follow their intuition. I stay critically conscious of people’s unique needs and diverse backgrounds. My approach includes perspective of curiosity and open-mindedness. I also conduct Hardship Immigration Evaluations.
I have special training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which is a family therapy model that teaches parents skills to help improve their child's behavior.
I have extensive experience working with children, families, and adults who have a history of trauma. Many people find conflict with themselves and others and struggle to manage it on their own. I find meaning in my work by helping all people feel valued and worthy independent of their life circumstances. I utilize a strengths-based approach that empowers the people I work with the see their own internal resources and follow their intuition. I stay critically conscious of people’s unique needs and diverse backgrounds. My approach includes perspective of curiosity and open-mindedness. I also conduct Hardship Immigration Evaluations.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Centerville, UT 84014
I enjoy working with teens and adults who experience anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, depression, parenting concerns and women's health issues.
Does it feel like your thoughts are running away? Are you avoiding things in your daily life? Do you have challenges in your relationships? You don't have to continue to let mental health take over your life. Your challenges don't have to continue to seep into all your relationships. You can be in charge. It takes courage to show up for yourself and seek help. I am here to support you in your journey. I provide a warm and safe environment coupled with knowledge and skill. My clients learn how to implement strategies that help and learn insights that allow them move towards healthy mind, body, spirit, and relationships.
I enjoy working with teens and adults who experience anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, depression, parenting concerns and women's health issues.
Does it feel like your thoughts are running away? Are you avoiding things in your daily life? Do you have challenges in your relationships? You don't have to continue to let mental health take over your life. Your challenges don't have to continue to seep into all your relationships. You can be in charge. It takes courage to show up for yourself and seek help. I am here to support you in your journey. I provide a warm and safe environment coupled with knowledge and skill. My clients learn how to implement strategies that help and learn insights that allow them move towards healthy mind, body, spirit, and relationships.
Life experience paired with my education allows me to relate and feel deeply as I connect with my clients, especially through the difficult and dark moments we all find ourselves in. I believe the smallest positive steps forward can change our life trajectories in a meaningful way. I have always been passionate about relationships of all kinds, especially marriage and parent-child relationships. I focus my work with clients struggling with relationship difficulties, anxiety, OCD and depression.
Life experience paired with my education allows me to relate and feel deeply as I connect with my clients, especially through the difficult and dark moments we all find ourselves in. I believe the smallest positive steps forward can change our life trajectories in a meaningful way. I have always been passionate about relationships of all kinds, especially marriage and parent-child relationships. I focus my work with clients struggling with relationship difficulties, anxiety, OCD and depression.
Specialty areas include: Anxiety Disorders - Depressive Disorders -Sexual Addiction - Betrayal Trauma- Abuse recovery- Childhood trauma- Substance abuse - Grief and Loss - Women's Issues - Adolescent Concerns - Special Needs parenting - Divorce adjustment -Blended family integration -Couples counseling - Parent-child relationships.
Hello, I'm Caroline. I look forward to working with you! Sometimes seeing a challenge or a mental illness from a different vantage point through the guidance of a professional can be very helpful and is an important step in the process of change. Envision a life free of feeling trapped by insecurities, weak boundaries, trauma, or lack of self-confidence. Imagine a life filled with more hope, joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction. These are values that you can surely achieve if you put forth the effort.
Specialty areas include: Anxiety Disorders - Depressive Disorders -Sexual Addiction - Betrayal Trauma- Abuse recovery- Childhood trauma- Substance abuse - Grief and Loss - Women's Issues - Adolescent Concerns - Special Needs parenting - Divorce adjustment -Blended family integration -Couples counseling - Parent-child relationships.
Hello, I'm Caroline. I look forward to working with you! Sometimes seeing a challenge or a mental illness from a different vantage point through the guidance of a professional can be very helpful and is an important step in the process of change. Envision a life free of feeling trapped by insecurities, weak boundaries, trauma, or lack of self-confidence. Imagine a life filled with more hope, joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction. These are values that you can surely achieve if you put forth the effort.
Erin Dickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CYP-500
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
I specialize in supporting individuals find their way back to themselves when anxiety, depression, or any of life's many challenges have taken over. Many of the people I work with describe feeling overwhelmed and fatigued by anxiety and depression, they miss feeling like themselves and feel like they're falling short in their relationships, the workplace, or as a parent. I enjoy supporting individuals in slowing down, tuning in and discovering their innate worthiness, strengths, and abilities to create sustainable peace and wellness.
I specialize in supporting individuals find their way back to themselves when anxiety, depression, or any of life's many challenges have taken over. Many of the people I work with describe feeling overwhelmed and fatigued by anxiety and depression, they miss feeling like themselves and feel like they're falling short in their relationships, the workplace, or as a parent. I enjoy supporting individuals in slowing down, tuning in and discovering their innate worthiness, strengths, and abilities to create sustainable peace and wellness.
In over 30 years as a counselor and educator I have learned many lessons, the most important of which is that we ALL need support! I focus on relationships, families, parenting challenges, and overall life adjustments. My practice, Third Eye Family Solutions, is a team of coaches & counselors focused on empowering people. We bring new perspectives and support to those who are tired of facing challenges alone. Seasoned ENM relationship counselor. Please note that I have limited availability BUT I have 3 LCSW's in my practice with openings as well. Let's talk to see who would be the best fit for you!
In over 30 years as a counselor and educator I have learned many lessons, the most important of which is that we ALL need support! I focus on relationships, families, parenting challenges, and overall life adjustments. My practice, Third Eye Family Solutions, is a team of coaches & counselors focused on empowering people. We bring new perspectives and support to those who are tired of facing challenges alone. Seasoned ENM relationship counselor. Please note that I have limited availability BUT I have 3 LCSW's in my practice with openings as well. Let's talk to see who would be the best fit for you!
I am a fellow parent and strive to work with other parents who are struggling and just need someone to make them not feel alone or "crazy".
Openings Now! Parenting can sometimes feel overwhelming, bringing new challenges or resurfacing old wounds. As a certified Perinatal Therapist, I am dedicated to supporting moms and families through postpartum and peripartum experiences. My practice is not limited to new parents; I also work with adults and children dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. In addition to my perinatal expertise and EMDR certification, I am extensively trained as a Play Therapist. Reach out to me, and together we can navigate your path forward, fostering growth and resilience in your life.
I am a fellow parent and strive to work with other parents who are struggling and just need someone to make them not feel alone or "crazy".
Openings Now! Parenting can sometimes feel overwhelming, bringing new challenges or resurfacing old wounds. As a certified Perinatal Therapist, I am dedicated to supporting moms and families through postpartum and peripartum experiences. My practice is not limited to new parents; I also work with adults and children dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. In addition to my perinatal expertise and EMDR certification, I am extensively trained as a Play Therapist. Reach out to me, and together we can navigate your path forward, fostering growth and resilience in your life.
Haylee Bladen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84092 (Online Only)
I'd love to help you if you are looking to work through trauma, break free from anxiety, deal with grief and pain of a loss or traumatic event in parenting, or work on your relationship with yourself.
I specialize in working with tween/teens, young adults, mothers and couples who suffer from anxiety, depression, self worth issues, trauma, stress, peer or media pressure, social isolation, motivational challenges, relationship issues and more. I am a Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional and also trained in EMDR. I am a special needs mom, and have expertise in working with parents who have children with special needs. Please visit my websites. Online programs for youth www.wholekidsemotionalwellness.com. My clinic: www.wholekidsutah.com
I'd love to help you if you are looking to work through trauma, break free from anxiety, deal with grief and pain of a loss or traumatic event in parenting, or work on your relationship with yourself.
I specialize in working with tween/teens, young adults, mothers and couples who suffer from anxiety, depression, self worth issues, trauma, stress, peer or media pressure, social isolation, motivational challenges, relationship issues and more. I am a Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional and also trained in EMDR. I am a special needs mom, and have expertise in working with parents who have children with special needs. Please visit my websites. Online programs for youth www.wholekidsemotionalwellness.com. My clinic: www.wholekidsutah.com
Connie has been a mental health clinician for more than 25 years and has an extensive history in working with youth populations. She has also been a supervisor for many programs serving children. She has expanded her practice the last several years to include adults and has really enjoyed working with individuals throughout the lifespan. Connie has experience in working with clients that struggle with ADHD, emotion management, behavioral issues, autism, parenting, childhood trauma, divorce/separation, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, women's issues, stress management, self worth and suicidal ideation.
Connie has been a mental health clinician for more than 25 years and has an extensive history in working with youth populations. She has also been a supervisor for many programs serving children. She has expanded her practice the last several years to include adults and has really enjoyed working with individuals throughout the lifespan. Connie has experience in working with clients that struggle with ADHD, emotion management, behavioral issues, autism, parenting, childhood trauma, divorce/separation, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, women's issues, stress management, self worth and suicidal ideation.
Tera Lensegrav-Benson Anxiety Specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Logan, UT 84321 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with with women to manage their anxiety, OCD, grief, chronic health issues and parents who are struggling with parenting children/teens/young adults with chronic physical or mental health concerns.
Feeling anxious, grieving, alone, and caught up in a pattern of obsessing? Struggling with health issues and/or parenting concerns? If you are overwhelmed and contemplating therapy, we can work together to help you find relief. I wholeheartedly believe in the power of therapy and am skilled in providing personalized therapy with compassion and heart. Ready to develop insight, self compassion, regulate your anxiety, learn how your brain works and build skills to move in your own valued directions? I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in therapy. Let me help you live your best life!
I specialize in working with with women to manage their anxiety, OCD, grief, chronic health issues and parents who are struggling with parenting children/teens/young adults with chronic physical or mental health concerns.
Feeling anxious, grieving, alone, and caught up in a pattern of obsessing? Struggling with health issues and/or parenting concerns? If you are overwhelmed and contemplating therapy, we can work together to help you find relief. I wholeheartedly believe in the power of therapy and am skilled in providing personalized therapy with compassion and heart. Ready to develop insight, self compassion, regulate your anxiety, learn how your brain works and build skills to move in your own valued directions? I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in therapy. Let me help you live your best life!
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.