Psychodynamic Therapists in Draper, UT

I have a passion and commitment for assisting people with deepening and understanding relationships. Relationships with themselves, spouses, family members, co-workers, bosses and whoever else they may interact with. I believe that understanding ourselves and why we feel the way we do impacts how we interact with the world around us and the responsibilities we face.

I understand that starting therapy requires courage. My study of psychodynamic theory has allowed me to understand the complex ways in which childhood experiences shape the way we look at the world. I want to help make sense of the ineffable. So many patients have described feeling like they are "missing something". I have noticed that more often than not, what is missing are lost parts of the self. It is my goal to provide psychodynamic psychotherapy with proper depth and duration to allow a deeper understanding of the self, a sense of peace, resilience, and a emergence of creativity.

Who says you need a mental illness to go to therapy? IPS was created to treat those who desire preventative health services for their psyche and improvements in emotional well-being. Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches are often utilized to focus on changing behavior by understanding its development through childhood experiences; generally, treatment is primarily tailored to the client's goals for treatment. Dr. Waltrip also specializes in court-related matters including competency to stand trial and violence risk assessments.

My goal is to create a safe space for you to explore your life. We will work together to understand your experiences and move toward a greater sense of wholeness. I have specific experience helping individuals process a variety of personal traumas, and look forward to listening to your life's ups and downs.

I know that it is not easy facing life's issues. Talking about them and learning to manage life differently can increase our ability to live happy, more productive lives. My person-oriented style of counseling helps to build the necessary skills one needs for more satisfying relationships and life experiences. I would be grateful to be included in your healing process. I especially love to help improve the physical connection in couples, and help overcome and heal unhealthy cultural or emotional traumas that may be inhibiting the ability to have a fulfilling sexual relationship.

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better." "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood... who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while Daring Greatly..." Theordore Roosevelt SHOW UP - BE SEEN- LIVE BRAVE

I am passionate about empowering and supporting my clients through integrating evidence-based techniques in sessions. I firmly believe that everyone deserves to have a fulfilling life geared toward finding their best self. It is important to me that my clients feel honored, supported, and comfortable during their therapeutic journey. I strive for honest connection and understand that no two therapy sessions look the same, nor do our walks of life. I am dedicated to meeting my clients where they are at and walking through life's challenges together.

Are you feeling stuck in what feels like mood swings, or intense reactions that happen without knowing why? You recognize where your trauma comes from but don't know what to do about it? These patterns of thoughts and behaviors often come from negative experiences from our past. Our past will show up in the present until it is processed. There is a way to heal from the hurt, to gain clarity in your thoughts and feel the shift in your body. Wouldn’t it be nice to not only think something positive about yourself, but feel that it’s true as well? I can help get you on the path to gaining a true change.

Addiction and its accompanying issues make life a struggle for both the client and for those who love them. Those in active addiction intuitively know there is a gap between the life they're demonstrating and the possibilities their potential affords - if they could only get out of their own way. My methods promote profound fundamental change: the shedding of self-destructive attributes, the definition of a clear, compelling vision for the future, and the tools clients need to implement strategies that will enable them to become the best possible version of themselves.

I specialize in neuro, academic, and psychological evaluations. I have expertise in assessing individuals of all ages for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal and Verbal Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Working Memory Deficits, Under Achievement and Low Motivation. My 28 years of experience in conducting comprehensive testing offer families and individuals a unique opportunity to gain insight into their behaviors and challenges, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Working together with clients to improve their life situation is truly a pleasure for me as a therapist. I engage with people from all walks of life and have an ability to connect. I have a likable and straightforward approach. My specialities includes couples counseling, addiction recovery/codependency issues, trauma and life transitions. Throughout the process of self examination in therapy I can help individuals achieve more satisfaction in their life.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out? Maybe it feels as if you don't have complete trust in yourself and find it difficult to know who the real you is? Perhaps you have been pushing through, but you're tired of feeling like you are all on your own. I believe you have inherent value, are enough, and deserve the space to feel heard. I've found that most people are more capable and resilient than they realize. Together we will work to understand how your past influenced you, reconnect you to your authentic self, and discover where you want to take yourself next.

Lesbian and gay people are faced every day with difficult intersections between sexual diversity; trauma; religion, faith and spirituality; conflicting cultural and relational demands; and sometimes issues of race. Stress, hypervigilance, shame, anxiety, depression and mental confusion are to us like water is to the fish. But we have an amazing ability to heal, grow, and thrive when given the right support.

Hello! I’ve been practicing therapy for more than 15 years. Over the years I’ve helped clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses achieve healing and recovery through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My goal is to help all of my clients gain insight into what brings them happiness and empower them to act on those insights. In my practice, I focus not only on creating a safe space for clients to share and process emotions but on helping clients develop the skills and perspectives necessary to change their lives for the better. I believe that a happier, healthier life is within reach for everyone!

I have over twenty years experience working with adolescents. My primary expertise is working with teens, parents and family dynamics but I love working with anyone who is seeking to empower and better themselves. I have experience working with almost every problem and issue but I have found that what truly makes a difference is when people learn to be the most powerful element of change in their own lives. People get better when they become empowered and learn to help themselves. That's when they start to look beyond their own limits. I love seeing people make this step, those are the ones I love working with the most.

If you are seeking a catalyst for creativity and change, or a safe container for processing events and circumstances, I will be able to help you with non-pathologizing, traditional and non-traditional services for wellness, trauma, life transitions, behavior modification, spirituality, performance, and groundedness. I believe in human connection and the healing powers of validation, being heard, at times challenged, and seen. I bring myself to the room with my clients and "go there" with them, healing along the spectrum from learning how to experience the deepest wells, to planning coordinated, intellecutalized courses of action.

Are you currently experiencing sadness from some type of loss? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, or are you going through a divorce or infidelity? Are you ready to work on the process of healing, and start working toward getting out of the rut you are in? So many of us have experienced a tremendous loss in our lives, and seem to have a difficult time knowing how to move forward in our lives, and learn to find joy in the areas we once did. Grief and loss can be a very lonely experience, but doesn't have to be. You can process it, feel it, and start your journey toward healing.

I believe that each client knows their lives best, and therapy can be a combined journey between therapist and client. I use strength-based, motivational and solution focused approaches to best help my clients. By doing this, I believe that you will begin to heal at your own pace and in your own way. Although therapy can be uncomfortable, we can encourage the change and growth to better our lives. I believe we can find appreciation and peace in working together to heal. My goal is for you to have found therapy worth your while.

Our office focuses on: Empower, Hope, Resolve. Life offers many challenges and when things get overwhelming, reaching out for help is the first step. You will find the help you are searching for in our office. I have worked with mental health issues for several years and have successfully helped children, adolescents and adults work through their issues. I have experience with postpartum depression, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, abuse, addictions and many other mental health diagnoses. I also specialize in marriage, family and relationship counseling.