Shilyn
Social Worker, CSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Let's Connect (801) 928-7833
As an Indigenous therapist, I believe in creating spaces that honor your story, strengths, and connection to yourself, community, and roots—the original medicine. My work centers complex and historical trauma PTSD/CPTSD, identity, relationships/attachment, OCD, and anxiety. If you’re looking for a space where you can be unreserved—you’ll feel at home here. I offer a blend of authentic support and empowering guidance, holding space for both honesty and compassion. Together, we’ll face challenges directly, celebrate your growth, uncover your strengths, and rediscover your own medicine along the way.
I believe that plant medicine is sacred and work at a Psychedelic Integration Clinic. I provide care rooted by somatic & shadow work, narrative therapy, and advanced EMDR (ART). My approach is anti-oppressive and affirming, honoring the lived experiences of LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, body-diverse, polyamorous/ENM, and other marginalized communities.
On my path, I have reclaimed my self-worth after family estrangement, trauma, exploitation, and burnout. I understand that therapy should feel like a partnership—you are the expert in your life. My role is to help you connect with your wisdom, resilience, and a sense of possibility. As a team, our work goes beyond survival to explore the medicine within you.
Call or Email Shilyn Alex now for a free 15 minute consultation - (801) 928-7833
Let's Connect (801) 928-7833
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Crime Victim Services
- EMI Health
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oxford
- Public Employees Health Program
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Regence
- SelectHealth
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Utah Health Plans
- Vitori
- Out of Network
Shilyn Alex
Social Worker, CSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (801) 928-7833
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 13506774-3502 Shilyn Alex
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended University of South Florida, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Shilyn Alex
Social Worker, CSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (801) 928-7833
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
Part of Alternative Therapy
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Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Shilyn Alex
Social Worker, CSW
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