Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT

Daily life can be scary, even daunting. For some of us, we have the additional stressors of trauma, loss, loneliness, addiction and loss of purpose. In therapy I strive to help individuals overcome their barriers. Happiness and balance are goals for me. I have experience treating addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief, relationship issues and more. Whether you view current barriers to be day to day stressors or intense trauma and PTSD, I can provide support, caring and understanding. My goal is for all of my clients to regain their purpose, feel connection and find more happiness in their lives.

I take a direct approach to treatment. Although eclectic in style, I am most closely attached to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We will focus on the thought processes and behavioral responses that are contributing to the life dissatisfaction you are experiencing. I am solution-focused. The atmosphere will be empathetic, but our goal will be to effect change in your life. We may discuss your childhood, family relationships, or specific losses and grievances, only to the extent necessary to understand what is happening now.

Everyone struggles at some point in their lives. It’s the human experience, and comes in many forms: anxiety, depression, trauma, acting out behaviors. As a clinical therapist with a Master’s in Social Work, I have been honored to provide support to children, teens, LGBTQIA, families and adults through crisis and behavioral support, military, and person or individual previously incarcerated.I have strong experiences in helping with behavioral issues, conduct, juvenile involved youth, LGBTQIA issues/needs/supports, youth with autism and families that need more support and tools. ​

Jerry Buie/Pride Counseling: Where LGBTQIA+ community finds a haven to nurture mental wellness and unleash their full potential. Jerry empowers individuals to navigate their unique journeys, fostering growth, and enabling them to step confidently into the life they envision. At Pride Counseling, I’m committed to providing tailored support that aligns with the diverse needs and goals of everyone within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, ensuring a transformative and fulfilling counseling experience. Although designed to specifically support the LGBTQIA+ community, all are welcome.

Life is puzzling in both its perplexity and in that it resembles one. Where we attempt to find the edge pieces for some kind of outline/guide, discover which pieces fit together, constantly looking at the bigger picture, realizing it’s going to take some time to complete, and having someone join in can be helpful and/or fun. I do so in order to simplify a section of their life puzzle piece as they are attempting to find where it goes and how it fits in the bigger picture. That might include trauma focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, solution focused therapy, and learned self-compassion.

Online Telehealth Therapy... I enjoy various approaches to mental health and self-care. I enjoy many pints of ice-cream, bath bombs, a good book, spending time outside, and working out. Most importantly I believe we owe it ourselves, to make sure we are being taken care of and nourished, too, through our own mental health care. My approach to treatment is tailored to fit each person’s specific goals and needs, and I provide a comfortable and safe space for people to express themselves and work through their therapeutic experience.

While I am comfortable working on a wide variety of mental health issues with diverse clientelle, the majority of my clients have belonged to the LGBT and Disabled communities. I use a solution-focused, shame-free approach to therapy, helping my clients develop the skills and insights necessary to navigate their unique challenges.

Experienced Clinical Mental Health Counselor utilizes a complement of counseling modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Adventure Therapy. Other experience includes corporate leadership development & team-building, experiential & outdoor education, destination management, adventure guiding, ski coaching/patrolling/PSIA certified ski instruction, EMT, acting, college level teaching and sports. Married, father of 4 children. Experience addressing issues around personal happiness, fulfillment, life coaching, and certified ADHD specialist.

Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Whether or not you have been in counseling before, starting therapy can be hard since it requires vulnerability and trust which can feel challenging for a lot of people. Research has shown that therapy is successful when a client and therapist have a strong connection and form a safe relationship. Please feel free to call or email with any questions to see if you think the services I offer will fit with your specific needs.

I offer services via telehealth, and have found success with my clients in utilizing EMDR and an IFS approach to work through traumas. I also work with “late-in-life” diagnoses of Autism. As an individual who masked her autistic traits until age 30, I have a passion for helping people understand themselves and how their brain works, and accepting the whole self. Kinstsugi is a Japanese art form of repairing broken pottery. When an item has been broken or shattered it is mended with a type of glue infused with powdered gold.

Reaching out for support is hard. You are brave for being here! My name is Julia Ewanowski. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I also have my Masters of Public Health. I specialize in perinatal mental health, or mood and anxiety changes that happen before, during & after pregnancy, perinatal trauma, OCD, grief & loss, infertility, parenting struggles, adoption and relationship conflicts. I also treat the mental health conditions that can accompany chronic health conditions, health-related traumas, terminal illness & caregiver burnout.

I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience working with trauma, anxiety and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, boundaries and emotion regulation with a goal to attain individual wellness and meaningful connection. My specialization in relationship trauma extends to family, marriage, adoption, family of origin, LGBTQA, minority and other counseling arenas. I am experienced in evidenced-based modalities for trauma and emotional regulation.

If you are looking to improve your relationships, I can help. I believe that successful relationships are based upon picking wisely and treating kindly. I can teach you how overcome your defensiveness and fear of rejection from your significant other.

Reconnecting to ourselves and our support structures in an ever changing environment can be challenging. We are surrounded by expectations and demands that at times feel overwhelming and out of reach. I work with clients on reestablishing these connections and instilling mental health empowerment. We are all capable of growth and deserving of the opportunity to reset and reconnect.

I don't know how to stop hurting. I don't know how to help him. I don't know how to get anything to change. Whether it is a problem you are experiencing with yourself, your child or another loved one many people have these thoughts. When the thoughts become overwhelming and impact your quality of life, it is time to change. Anais Nin wrote, "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."

I believe that each person has the innate ability to overcome life's challenging obstacles. I'm committed to supporting each client and often times their family members through their journey. I have extensive experience working with complex/developmental trauma, PTSD/TBI, attachment disorders, dissociative identity disorders, personality disorders, suicide ideation/intervention/attempt, LGBTQ issues, Veteran specific services and place an emphasis on using the most advanced evidenced based modalities in my practice with clients.

We all want to feel confident and capable. However, sometimes life throws us a curve ball that we are unable to hit. This is when finding support is pinnacle to your success and growth. As part of your support team, I assist you in wading these murky waters and help you acknowledge your immense strength. My perspective is everyone has the capability of bettering themselves and improving their situation. My goal is to help you feel comfortable while gaining insight into these challenges and develop skills for positive change.

Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I specialize in Women's Health and am social justice oriented. I have experience working with families, veterans, hospice patients and their families, trauma, the houseless population, folks experiencing discrimination, on the behavioral health unit, and the birthing population. I am specialty trained in Perinatal Mental Health. I love working with folks who are feeling at their lowest and accompanying them back to solid ground.

I utilize a humanistic approach, recognizing each client as a unique individual, shaped by unique forces, with their own unique story to tell. As such, I employ a personalized treatment framework, working in collaboration with the client to address their specific needs and goals. I believe there is strength and goodness in every person and strive to help individuals access and understand their feelings, gain a sense of meaning in life, and reach self-actualization. My previous work experience includes six years at a children’s hospital serving children and adolescents struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues.