Therapists in Provo, UT

My area of expertise is in stress- and trauma-related symptoms, namely posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and suicidality. Stress and trauma can shift our entire worldview and our sense of safety and trust, our confidence and competency, and sometimes makes us feel we no longer 'fit' where we used to. This can effect every aspect of our lives. I will serve as a sounding board, to help identify your "why" and your "what," to access and troubleshoot any roadblocks along the journey, then provide strength-based, trauma-focused support to reach your specific goals and help you to build a life you truly want to live.

Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above.

As you may be struggling through feelings of doubt and hopelessness, we can help move you past these emotions into a brighter future. We understand that for some, taking the step to seek help through a professional takes courage and we want to be the one to help. It's our honor to have assisted many clients in a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, sadness, grief, betrayal, personal and relationship issues etc.

Life presents unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling diminished, stuck and in pain. I offer my witness and compassionate support to your story and struggles. We work together to empower a unique journey of change. Using complimentary approaches, I help clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can feel more whole. I appreciate opportunities to help clients combat anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic grief and loss, relational conflict, eating disorders, low self-esteem, life transitions, addictions, parenting challenges, women's issues and caregiver support struggles.

Life is difficult. All of us are faced with stress, pain, loss, and feeling out of control in our lives. Sometimes, even the strongest people you know need a little bit of help to work through life’s more difficult problems. You may be experiencing some of your own life’s challenges and feel you have done all you can to cope, yet find things are not changing or improving. You may not know exactly where to go for help, who the best person would be to talk to, or what to expect from therapy. These are normal questions and concerns. All of us here at New Beginnings Counseling Group want to reassure you…You are in the right place!

Life can definitely throw us unexpected challenges. Whether you are suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions or difficulty adjusting to other life challenges perhaps I can help. I treat my clients as "unique individuals" not as "a diagnosis." My intent is to help you heal so you may "thrive" not just "survive."

Most people would rather hide from change than embrace it. When we do, unseen opportunities aren’t realized. We encourage our clients to focus on positive change- more on strengths than on weaknesses, the solution instead of the problem.

I absolutely love what I do as a therapist. I am collaborative, working with your strengths and helping you access your own skills and resources to overcome your challenges. I believe in empowering you to take action and I love to create a safe environment to explore difficult emotions, beliefs, and behaviors. I believe in you. I am a person-centered therapist. I feel strongly about the inherent capacity of humans to heal and grow.

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, & TRAUMATIC LIFE EXPERIENCES? Have you or a loved one ever experienced symptoms of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress -- i.e. sadness, loss of pleasure in things you used to enjoy, hard time concentrating, irritable, racing thoughts, tension in your body, isolating yourself from others, or reliving traumatic memories? Are you looking for proven help that works? Adolescents and adults alike that see me complete a pre and post test inventory so we can objectively track their improvements and they consistently report enjoying greater happiness, peace, & rest after our work together.

Have you ever felt sad or depressed? Felt alone or unloved? Felt so afraid or scared that you prevent yourself from doing things? Have you felt like your life was spinning out of control and you don't know how to stop it from crashing? Have you experienced negative things in your life that have changed you as a person? Sadly, you're not alone. How would it feel to be able to create balance in your life and feel like you're more in control? How would if feel to know that with life's challenges, you can be confident to know you can handle whatever is thrown at you? Now is the time to find your strength and take control of your life.

Therapy is akin to walking on sacred ground. I am passionate about helping clients achieve personal wholeness and the loving connections that they long for. As a sex therapist, I am especially enthusiastic about helping couples create "sextraordinary" marriages! I provide a safe, friendly, encouraging and active counseling environment for us to explore what is needed to help you have the best relationships possible. As founder of "The Marital Intimacy Institute," I look forward to working with you online or in person at my Utah office. Visit the MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com for info about my waitlist and Priority Client options.

I am a narcissist survivor. I needed help making sense of my experiences. I understand emotional abuse, single motherhood, divorce, trauma and the heartache of feeling alone and unimportant. Life gets hard and unfair. My personal experiences give me deep empathy for my clients. I found my way back to mental health and a healthy marriage through specialized therapy. My goal is to help others find themselves, heal from depression and trauma, and learn to use their voice with confidence and power. I understand the science of good relationships and want to empower you in finding peace, connection and belonging.

No, you’re not going crazy, parenting is hard! Do you wonder why your child displays certain behaviors? Do you feel overwhelmed by trying to figure it out? Do you feel stressed or depressed or have you experienced something really hard that you keep thinking about? I’m here to help. I am compassionate and deeply committed to supporting people to find joy and happiness in life and overcome hardship. I combine multiple different approaches to help heal all of you and help you live the life you want and deserve.

In-person and teletherapy appointment options available. Life is full of challenging and painful experiences. These stressful, sometimes traumatic events can create suffering, grief, and emotional upset. You may lose focus on your goals. Your relationships may be negatively affected. If your life plans go off course, get pushed aside or delayed, you may need help getting things back on track. I am passionate about empowering clients to find peace and self-compassion, reduce distress, and reclaim their lives. I work with teens and adults helping them bravely transition from a state of survival to one of thriving.

I’ve helped many people in my career who have struggled with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties because of trauma, abuse, loss, or other high-stress experiences from their past. It’s not just the events we’ve experienced, but rather the result of how those events continue to affect us. I help patients retain learning and wisdom from their past but lose the pain. Everyone who steps into my office will be valued, heard, and respected no matter how difficult the issues may be to talk about. I respect and treat each person as I would want my own family member treated.

I enjoy helping clients who feel stuck with some aspect of their life get unstuck and experience more joy and peace. I like getting to the heart of issues as efficiently as possible so we can begin working on finding answers and solutions. This process begins by discussing the challenges a client is facing and noticing areas of strong emotion. From there, we explore those strong emotions and note what core issues might be driving these feelings. It's a powerful process of discovery that helps bring complex issues into focus.

There's an intuitive sense within us that knows when it’s time to heal; time to fully process and release the old wounds, and thus create the genuine space for new things to grow. Relationships matter deeply – including our relationship with ourselves. I work with clients who have already begun to listen to themselves and know it’s time to take a deeper healing journey inward, make genuine life changes and ultimately increase their capacity for healthy, authentic connection with others. I work collaboratively and compassionately to empower my clients to sift through the difficult pieces that have historically gotten in the way.

I have worked with many populations including adolescents, children, homeless, couples, families and individuals. I have lived in the South Pacific including Hawaii and Tonga. I have also lived in California , Arizona, Washington and I currently live in Provo Utah. I have worked with a wide number of different cultures and people of different beliefs. I adhere to a humanistic model of Psychotherapy in that no one person is the same and everyone deserves to be treated with empathy. I focus on each individual's potential and stress of growth and self-actualization.

I am accepting new clients! I recognize the importance of connection, safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship. Brene Brown wrote, "Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light". Shame diminishes that light within us and tells us we are not worthy. We feel broken. It is in this brokenness that we can find strength, just as the Japanese art of Kintsugi does. We can find ways to work through depression, grief, and anxiety with courage and start to find what matters to you and work toward it together. I can help you find hope and meaning in your life again.