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Lennie Knowlton
Counselor, CMHC, CDWF
Verified Verified
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
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.
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.
(801) 784-6542 View (801) 784-6542
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Jessica Little
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(385) 213-1062 View (385) 213-1062
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Tori Vance At Gold Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106  (Online Only)
I have a background of trauma play therapy and DBT.
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.
I have a background of trauma play therapy and DBT.
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.
(385) 308-5434 View (385) 308-5434
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Jessica Jensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
I am committed to educating and guiding individuals, couples and families in the following areas: discovering self-worth and self-forgiveness; working with people who struggle with issues involved with addictions, disordered eating and thinking; and resolving issues surrounding trauma and grief.
A good therapeutic relationship holds a high level of confidence, allowing people to share all sides of themselves; their hopes and fears, wants and needs, dreams and doubts, their strengths and vulnerabilities. Good therapy provides awareness and new perspectives, helping people to place less focus on where they are and more importance on the direction they are moving. My passion as a therapist, is to provide a space for individuals, couples and families to learn, heal and grow on their unique journeys towards transformation and personal freedom.
I am committed to educating and guiding individuals, couples and families in the following areas: discovering self-worth and self-forgiveness; working with people who struggle with issues involved with addictions, disordered eating and thinking; and resolving issues surrounding trauma and grief.
A good therapeutic relationship holds a high level of confidence, allowing people to share all sides of themselves; their hopes and fears, wants and needs, dreams and doubts, their strengths and vulnerabilities. Good therapy provides awareness and new perspectives, helping people to place less focus on where they are and more importance on the direction they are moving. My passion as a therapist, is to provide a space for individuals, couples and families to learn, heal and grow on their unique journeys towards transformation and personal freedom.
(801) 666-2976 View (801) 666-2976
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Salt City Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
We are an inclusive, somatic, neurodiverse, trauma informed, and sensitive therapy practice nestled in the Liberty Wells area of Salt Lake City, Utah working with couples, adolescents, and adults.
We are an inclusive, somatic, neurodiverse, trauma informed, and sensitive therapy practice nestled in the Liberty Wells area of Salt Lake City, Utah working with couples, adolescents, and adults.
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Green Willow Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CSW, MSW, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
At Green Willow we specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with childhood trauma and abuse, PTSD, relationships, women's specific concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, LGBTQ, and life adjustment concerns. We work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with mood disorders, family dynamics, coping skills, and emotional dysregulation. We provide a peaceful and supportive environment to explore past traumas, discuss current concerns, and plan for a more fulfilling future. We believe that each of us has the capacity for healing and growth, and that within us we contain the answers for a more joyful life.
At Green Willow we specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with childhood trauma and abuse, PTSD, relationships, women's specific concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, LGBTQ, and life adjustment concerns. We work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with mood disorders, family dynamics, coping skills, and emotional dysregulation. We provide a peaceful and supportive environment to explore past traumas, discuss current concerns, and plan for a more fulfilling future. We believe that each of us has the capacity for healing and growth, and that within us we contain the answers for a more joyful life.
(385) 376-1848 View (385) 376-1848
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Josie Bohling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Free Half Hour Consultations Available, Josie specializes EMDR and somatic psychotherapy modalities to heal trauma.
Are you worried about your teen? Are they acting withdrawn or angry? Are their grades dropping? Are they excluded from their peer group or hanging out with peers that concern you? I will help you achieve your goal of restoring happiness and inspiration to your child's life. If your teen needs support with recovery from prolonged sadness, constant worrying, low self-esteem, drug abuse, sexual assault, self injury or family conflict, counseling can help.
Free Half Hour Consultations Available, Josie specializes EMDR and somatic psychotherapy modalities to heal trauma.
Are you worried about your teen? Are they acting withdrawn or angry? Are their grades dropping? Are they excluded from their peer group or hanging out with peers that concern you? I will help you achieve your goal of restoring happiness and inspiration to your child's life. If your teen needs support with recovery from prolonged sadness, constant worrying, low self-esteem, drug abuse, sexual assault, self injury or family conflict, counseling can help.
(385) 378-6437 View (385) 378-6437
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Kristy Morell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
I've worked with clients from all walks of life, primarily teens, and young adults. My current focus utilizes aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I'm EMDR trained and Gottman level 1 certified . With a somatic lens and trauma informed approach I enjoy working with clients experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, sexuality, relationship issues, and trauma.
I've worked with clients from all walks of life, primarily teens, and young adults. My current focus utilizes aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I'm EMDR trained and Gottman level 1 certified . With a somatic lens and trauma informed approach I enjoy working with clients experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, sexuality, relationship issues, and trauma.
(801) 218-2593 View (801) 218-2593
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David H. Whitaker
Counselor, PsyD, CMHC
Verified Verified
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy for a variety of issues, including substance abuse, marriage and family therapy, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, personality and behavior disorders, grief, and more.
When things change inside you, things change around you.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy for a variety of issues, including substance abuse, marriage and family therapy, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, personality and behavior disorders, grief, and more.
When things change inside you, things change around you.
(385) 422-8374 View (385) 422-8374
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Restoring Connections Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Aubrey has been a practicing clinician for over 10 years, specializing in trauma, attachment wounds, substance abuse, and high conflict dynamics.
Aubrey is committed and dedicated to restoring the connections with ourselves and with our loved ones. While conflict is a normal process of our everyday lives, it causes extreme dysfunction when not handled with the care, compassion, and the proper attunement that so much of us deserve. “We don’t get harmony when everybody sings the same note. Only notes that are different can harmonize. The same is true with people.”
Aubrey has been a practicing clinician for over 10 years, specializing in trauma, attachment wounds, substance abuse, and high conflict dynamics.
Aubrey is committed and dedicated to restoring the connections with ourselves and with our loved ones. While conflict is a normal process of our everyday lives, it causes extreme dysfunction when not handled with the care, compassion, and the proper attunement that so much of us deserve. “We don’t get harmony when everybody sings the same note. Only notes that are different can harmonize. The same is true with people.”
(385) 462-7108 View (385) 462-7108
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Sarah MacCombie
Counselor, OTL, ACMHC
Verified Verified
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
As your therapist, my intention is to create a safe environment for you to be and explore yourself.  Together we'll bring awareness to your thoughts, feelings, emotions, body sensations, values, desires, memories and more, to deeply understand what its like for you to be you. Awareness opens the door for understanding, self-love, and change. To support your therapeutic journey, I use Transpersonal therapy, Gestalt therapy, Somatic-based trauma therapy, Process Work, CBT, dream work, inner child work, and shadow work. I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and affirming letter writing.
As your therapist, my intention is to create a safe environment for you to be and explore yourself.  Together we'll bring awareness to your thoughts, feelings, emotions, body sensations, values, desires, memories and more, to deeply understand what its like for you to be you. Awareness opens the door for understanding, self-love, and change. To support your therapeutic journey, I use Transpersonal therapy, Gestalt therapy, Somatic-based trauma therapy, Process Work, CBT, dream work, inner child work, and shadow work. I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and affirming letter writing.
(385) 220-8890 View (385) 220-8890
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Linnea Smith Noyes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Our hearts long for authentic connection to ourselves and others - and the sense of aliveness that results from being truly ourselves as we relate. Sometimes, however, reactive patterns arise and displace our competent adult functioning with unregulated emotional states such as anxiety, anger, insecurity, or depression. Often there is no context or overt memory associated with such experiences, which are thought to have their roots in insufficient neural organization. Our neural organization, as it turns out, can adapt and change, giving us access to more and more emotional freedom and contentment.
Our hearts long for authentic connection to ourselves and others - and the sense of aliveness that results from being truly ourselves as we relate. Sometimes, however, reactive patterns arise and displace our competent adult functioning with unregulated emotional states such as anxiety, anger, insecurity, or depression. Often there is no context or overt memory associated with such experiences, which are thought to have their roots in insufficient neural organization. Our neural organization, as it turns out, can adapt and change, giving us access to more and more emotional freedom and contentment.
(385) 217-5247 View (385) 217-5247
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Hannah Ostler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(385) 316-6632 View (385) 316-6632
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Julia Lehr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT 84106  (Online Only)
As a direct therapist, I support individuals and couples track hard to see patterns, themes, and truths with compassion and kindness. I understand the challenges and discomfort that can arise while sitting with grief and pain. My goal is to guide my clients through this healing process so that they feel a greater sense of confidence, pride, and growth. My process helps clients untangle the paths within through insight and action.
As a direct therapist, I support individuals and couples track hard to see patterns, themes, and truths with compassion and kindness. I understand the challenges and discomfort that can arise while sitting with grief and pain. My goal is to guide my clients through this healing process so that they feel a greater sense of confidence, pride, and growth. My process helps clients untangle the paths within through insight and action.
(970) 442-5271 View (970) 442-5271

Online Therapists

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Athena Metos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a journey and along the way there are often circumstances that create great pain and trauma that often redirect us down the wrong path.If we try to ignore the pain it only gets worse & the cycle of dysfunction begins! I have learned that we all need help navigating though life's trials, and yet it takes a lot of inner strength to even ask! As a therapist my goal is to allow you to reach your greatest potential during this journey and gain the right tools to navigate through anything that comes in your path!
Life is a journey and along the way there are often circumstances that create great pain and trauma that often redirect us down the wrong path.If we try to ignore the pain it only gets worse & the cycle of dysfunction begins! I have learned that we all need help navigating though life's trials, and yet it takes a lot of inner strength to even ask! As a therapist my goal is to allow you to reach your greatest potential during this journey and gain the right tools to navigate through anything that comes in your path!
(801) 800-8860 View (801) 800-8860
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Healing Pathways Therapy Center
Counselor, MS, CMHC, LCSW, AMFT, ACMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Healing Pathways Therapy Center provides a safe nurturing environment for adults, adolescents, and children to focus on relationship, well-being and mental health issues. We focus on topics such as life adjustment, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce, phobias, trauma, addictions, etc. We specialize in trauma and childhood attachment issues, working to resolve big or little traumas or negative experiences which tend to impede emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth. We focus on healing rather than just coping, by finding resolving underlaying issue rather than just putting a bandaid on symptoms.
Healing Pathways Therapy Center provides a safe nurturing environment for adults, adolescents, and children to focus on relationship, well-being and mental health issues. We focus on topics such as life adjustment, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce, phobias, trauma, addictions, etc. We specialize in trauma and childhood attachment issues, working to resolve big or little traumas or negative experiences which tend to impede emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth. We focus on healing rather than just coping, by finding resolving underlaying issue rather than just putting a bandaid on symptoms.
(435) 625-0799 View (435) 625-0799
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Haley Choice-Tapia
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Specialties: attachment & sexual trauma, identity development, value & role conflicts, life transitions, creative blocks & barriers to inspiration, anxiety, sexual identity, self-worth & empowerment, inner child work, relationship & peer issues.
I strive to create brave, affirming spaces free of shame for clients to design authentic lives and learn tools that deepen connections in relationships. I work from several evidence-based & trauma-informed therapy models and take a non-pathological approach. Together, we will look for experiences that have created patterns & explore how you have learned to connect with others. We will utilize somatic work, such as EMDR & Expressive Art, to learn how your body responds to life experiences & create more awareness of your subconscious. And we will apply mindfulness & coping skills to practice self-compassion, acceptance, & empowerment.
Specialties: attachment & sexual trauma, identity development, value & role conflicts, life transitions, creative blocks & barriers to inspiration, anxiety, sexual identity, self-worth & empowerment, inner child work, relationship & peer issues.
I strive to create brave, affirming spaces free of shame for clients to design authentic lives and learn tools that deepen connections in relationships. I work from several evidence-based & trauma-informed therapy models and take a non-pathological approach. Together, we will look for experiences that have created patterns & explore how you have learned to connect with others. We will utilize somatic work, such as EMDR & Expressive Art, to learn how your body responds to life experiences & create more awareness of your subconscious. And we will apply mindfulness & coping skills to practice self-compassion, acceptance, & empowerment.
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Tiffany Dawn Lemery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84118  (Online Only)
I specialize in Trauma and Interpersonal Violence.
Do you feel stuck or trapped in your feelings and emotions? Do you feel defined by your past, negative beliefs, challenging emotions, or life difficulties? Are you ready to start rewiring your brain so that you can break free from them? Let’s find the root cause of the issues. Together, we can process and heal so you can enjoy your life fully. We will start by discussing your goals, and together, we will embark upon this healing journey. I am licensed in Alaska, New Mexico, and Utah. Tiffany also provides supervision for licensure.
I specialize in Trauma and Interpersonal Violence.
Do you feel stuck or trapped in your feelings and emotions? Do you feel defined by your past, negative beliefs, challenging emotions, or life difficulties? Are you ready to start rewiring your brain so that you can break free from them? Let’s find the root cause of the issues. Together, we can process and heal so you can enjoy your life fully. We will start by discussing your goals, and together, we will embark upon this healing journey. I am licensed in Alaska, New Mexico, and Utah. Tiffany also provides supervision for licensure.
(833) 780-1053 View (833) 780-1053
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Derek Cragun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating life challenges, trauma, relationships, transitions, parenting, and existential questions is very challenging.
My goal as a clinician is to develop a safe, honest, trusting relationship so that my clients can explore all parts of themselves without judgement. I use evidence based practices and draw on the therapeutic relationship to help my clients feel seen, heard, and understood in ways that can offer healing. My hope is to help my clients enjoy the healthy and nurturing relationships they are seeking, and to live a more whole, purposeful, and satisfying life. I work well with individuals and couples who are looking to get to the root of their challenges, and move past managing symptoms.
Navigating life challenges, trauma, relationships, transitions, parenting, and existential questions is very challenging.
My goal as a clinician is to develop a safe, honest, trusting relationship so that my clients can explore all parts of themselves without judgement. I use evidence based practices and draw on the therapeutic relationship to help my clients feel seen, heard, and understood in ways that can offer healing. My hope is to help my clients enjoy the healthy and nurturing relationships they are seeking, and to live a more whole, purposeful, and satisfying life. I work well with individuals and couples who are looking to get to the root of their challenges, and move past managing symptoms.
(385) 279-4826 View (385) 279-4826
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Clair Mellenthin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
As an experienced child and family therapist, I understand how difficult it can be to find resources and help for children and teens who are suffering from emotional and behavioral issues including: low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, forming and maintaining healthy relationships, past trauma and abuse, and engaging in unhealthy behaviors. I specialize in working children ages 3+ who are experiencing difficulty in their functioning and ability to navigate life's challenges and relationships. I am committed to helping families become healthy, happy, and whole.
As an experienced child and family therapist, I understand how difficult it can be to find resources and help for children and teens who are suffering from emotional and behavioral issues including: low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, forming and maintaining healthy relationships, past trauma and abuse, and engaging in unhealthy behaviors. I specialize in working children ages 3+ who are experiencing difficulty in their functioning and ability to navigate life's challenges and relationships. I am committed to helping families become healthy, happy, and whole.
(801) 895-4343 View (801) 895-4343

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Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.