Therapists in Salem, UT

Your story is integral to our therapeutic process and will help me understand exactly how I can help you achieve the growth and change that you come to counseling in search of. My clients find a safe space where they can address difficult things as they face life obstacles. It is a brave step to attend counseling and I value the commitment that my clients make by making that first phone call. My goal is to guide you as you work toward your goals and create positive experiences. I specialize in working with infidelity, pornography use and partner trauma, life transitions, relationship improvement, depression and anxiety.

As a marriage and family therapist, I have been successful in helping individuals re-create and maintain enjoyable relationships throughout their lives. My goal as a clinician is to help you and your loved one(s) learn to build loving, trusting, understanding and safe environments and relationships that enable recovery, moving forward and healing. I love to see you and your loved one(s) smile again! My main clinical specialty is treating children, teens and adults who have experienced traumatic events. I have successfully treated depression, anxiety, addiction, affairs, divorce, grief and loss, stress, etc.

I specialize in treating clients with a variety of emotional-social difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, and recovering from sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. Psychotherapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the personalities of the psychologist and client, and the particular problems you are experiencing. There are many different methods I may use to deal with the problems that you hope to address. Together you and I will work on reducing symptoms and enriching your life.

Are you struggling right now? Are you feeling discouraged or hopeless? Whether its trauma, faith crisis, depression/anxiety, difficult relationships, or problems with pornography, there is hope and healing! I believe that all of these struggles are opportunities in disguise and that every person is given the very challenges that can lead to the highest growth. I love my work helping people find their unique path of healing. I use a person centered, attachment based, mindful approach to therapy with a specific focus on client strengths and positive psychology. My goal is to create a safe place of support and healing.

I have provided psychotherapy services to a variety of adolescent and adult patients in many settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential programs. In my private practice, my patients have many types of issues and concerns, and in essence they generally are seeking help to better navigate this journey we call life. I use a variety of treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, existential/psychodynamic, mindfulness, and others to help individuals identify goals and to develop and implement effective coping strategies to enhance well-being and to feel better.

I care very deeply, and I work hard to create a safe space in therapy where you feel heard and a part of the change process. My person-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy allows me to adapt to your specific needs in the therapeutic space.

By the end of each appointment with me, I want you to feel like you’ve been heard and that you’ve gained something valuable, whether that’s new coping skills or an improved sense of peace or strength. Your trauma is stored in your nervous system, so I utilize therapies like EMDR to work to relieve you of your burden. My training is in grief and trauma-related symptoms like anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm, and suicidality. I provide trauma-focused therapy to support you as we work together to reach your goals.

The human mind can get stuck in negative emotions, beliefs, and other patterns which make it feel impossible to move forward in life. I specialize in interventions (particularly EMDR, ACT, and BWRT) that enable the mind to let release old patterns quickly and often permanently. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety. But these same interventions work wonders with addictions, depression, and other serious problems.

You're here because you're brave. Maybe you are feeling stuck. You've done what you feel you can. Something still isn't working. You're hoping an outside perspective will help you find the path to change or healing. This is where I can help. I specialize in treating sexual addiction and pornography problems, the associated betrayal trauma typically experienced by partners, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma, relationship struggles, faith crisis, faith transition and mixed faith marriages. Whatever your goals are, I will be there to help you find the path to success.

Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! I help with all sorts of trauma related mental health issues, but regarding my specialty, I'm dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced the unique challenges of life within cults or high-demand religious groups. My mission is to provide a safe and empathetic space where you can embark on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment. Additionally, I have extensive experience in addressing and healing the impact of sexual shame on one's life caused by these organizations.

Elizabeth is compassionately committed to working with clients suffering from a broad spectrum of differing types of mental health issues. She emphasizes improving client self-awareness and growing the capacity to enhance relationships with others. Elizabeth strives to cultivate a strong healthy working relationship with her clients employing mutual respect, authenticity, acceptance, and genuineness. She believes the the therapeutic process is relationships centered.

I am passionate about connecting with my clients and creating a space for healing and understanding. Working with couples and Individuals has been a beautiful and incredible. I desire to assist you through anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual blocks and explore sexual narratives that have been created over your lifetime. We often get caught up in negative relationship cycles and negative sexual cycles, making you feel stuck and somewhat crazy. It is my honor and privilege to assist in relieving the pain you are experiencing and create HOPE/CHANGE in your life.

My goal is to enable my clients to better navigate the world around them and live more authentic and fulfilling lives. My treatment approaches is based in research on what produces the best outcomes in therapy, and our job in your therapy sessions is to help tailor that approach to your specific needs. I believe that the connection and trust you feel with me in therapy is the strongest predictor of how much you will benefit from our meetings. I will walk your path alongside you and help you work toward greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, resilience, and personal growth.

Couples often long to feel close but get stuck in their problems. It can seem like there’s no way out of emotional conflicts, sexual difficulties, past mistakes in the relationship, or other issues. I believe in healing that gets to the root – healing that is deep, self-reflective, compassionate, honest, and real. I work with clients and their partners and family members to heal from difficult past experiences, trauma, and current conflicts toward brighter futures, stronger relationships, and a more secure sense of self.

I appreciate the hard work and time that each person puts into counseling and I am committed to helping clients find change and improvement. I use research-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma focused therapy to help individuals, couples and families improve relationships or recover former trust and commitment. I focus on facilitating stronger relationships with those in a client's support system. I am committed to each individual and using each session to identify and address concerns and questions for individuals, couples, and families.

I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.