Therapists in Utah

My goal as a mental health therapist is to create a safe place for my clients to tell their story, gain new insight and learn ways to cope with life’s challenges. I enjoy working with young adults and adolescent females who are navigating the unique challenges that can arise during this phase of life. I truly care about each and every one of my clients and am passionate about helping them find their strength from within. I believe we all need someone we can talk to and confide in without the fear of being judged.

I love being able to help clients with high levels of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I also have several years of experience working with adolescents with high functioning autism and some other developmental delays. If you want to overcome some of the areas in your life that you feel are holding back, then we will work together to find different approaches that can lead to better outcomes.

While sometimes life seems to move along pretty smoothly, no one is going to escape dealing with challenging circumstances in their life. Whether you might be dealing with something in the past or a present event, relationships with others and the decisions you make are affected by the emotions you are feeling. As a Certified Mental Health Therapist, I believe that when someone is struggling with mental health related issues, seeking help is the best thing you can do for yourself. Emotional issues are often silent and unseen, but seeking help can provide the support and clarity needed to help you move forward.

I love working with all ages, ethnicities, cultures, and diversity. I have focused primarily work with teens and youth, but enjoy everyone. Therapy is a space for individuals to find their own story, the hidden pieces of themselves, and develop understanding. As long as clients come with the intention of healing, growth, and understanding, I'd love to be one to help.

Is your anxiety preventing you from doing the things you love? Are your relationships feeling distressed? Do you sometimes feel stuck in life and not sure why you are feeling disconnected, lonely, worried? Are you in a season of change? You may struggle with feelings of low self-worth or imposter syndrome. If this feels like you, I see you. If you have been wanting to feel more present and connected to your life, I can help! I have a passion for working with highly sensitive folks, the creatives, the high achievers who also experience anxiety and perfectionism. I also love working with other therapists.

I have openings Thursday mornings starting May for new clients. I understand how important it is to be seen, heard, and understood. Taking this step to get help takes a lot of courage, and I’m proud of you for taking it. I am committed to being here for your journey and keeping our space safe as we figure things out together. I provide individual therapy for clients ages 13 and up. I often work with individuals who who have suppressed emotions for most of their life and feel ready for change. I utilize ACT to help clients identify how their values align with their behaviors. I frequently use TF-CBT to help process trauma as well.

Utah Psychological Associates provides mental health services to adolescents, adults and couples. Our therapists have experience with a variety of presenting problems, including behavior problems, depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, OCD, autism spectrum disorders, relationship problems, addictions, LGBT issues, career counseling, and many others. Additionally, we have psychologists that specialize in performing psychological evaluations for a variety of purposes such as learning disabilities, autism spectrum diagnosis, psychological diagnostic clarification, and court-ordered evaluations.

Most of us have the ability and desire to change, but we need help discovering exactly how. Despite our best efforts, we often feel frustrated and in pain from the impact of experiences we don’t fully understand. I use a dynamic yet evidence-based approach to mental healthcare focused on identifying and realigning a person’s beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors. Retain what makes you significant, and support yourself with a more accurate sense of perception and the accompanying skills required to implement. I’m genuinely grateful to be doing my dream job. I have a deep affection for people and would be honored to work with you.

My approach to psychotherapy is centered around you, the client. Together we address emotional distress caused by relationship conflict, grief, addiction, sudden/chronic illness, life adjustments and trauma. Each person is unique, therefore we explore your needs and goals to promote growth, empowerment and lasting change. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD , mood dysregulation, personality disorders, substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. I have worked extensively both with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence as well as First Responders.

Hurt is a part of healing. Much like physical wounds, mental and emotional wounds also require attention and proper care in order to heal. However your wounds were acquired (relationships, addiction, trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, etc.) I am here to help you heal. I provide a safe, comfortable and wholly accepting space to help you heal whatever past or present wound that may be hurting you. Healing is possible and you deserve to live life without the pain of unkempt wounds and embrace all that you've overcome.

My primary approach is seeing each client as a unique individual with intrinsic value, and with the capacity for self-healing. I am committed to helping clients feel safe, heard, seen, and valued. I also understand that seeking therapy is a difficult and sometimes scary decision, and I am eager to meet clients wherever they are in their healing process. I believe that every person is the expert in their own life and the role of therapy is to support and build on someone’s personal strengths while providing a safe place to dive deeper into self-understanding and ultimately achieve healing.

Everyone needs help at times, and that’s okay. I have several years experience working with individuals dealing with chronic anxiety, chronic depression, complex trauma, and issues related to neurodiversity. I’ve worked with girls at the end of high school transitioning to college, as well as adults of multiple genders. I also have many years working with children in different settings, many of whom dealt with multiple diagnoses. Some of these issues include ADHD, OCD, autism, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Taking the steps to engage in therapy is brave and requires a lot of courage. Opening up to a stranger in an effort to create a healthier future is no small feat, and I am impressed to know you, whoever you are! My therapeutic philosophy revolves around honoring the incredible self-compassion that it requires to be vulnerable with a therapist. I value individual autonomy and strive to create a space where you feel heard and empowered. I commit to showing up with curiosity and compassion with the intent to help equip you with the everyday bravery it takes to be human.

I want to help you heal from traumatic events you have experienced in your life. I am trained in EMDR treatment. I have helped many clients through EMDR to reduce the cause of stress brought on by trauma. I also have experience in working with those recovering from sexual abuse/ sexual assault.

When people experience life stressors, life changes, and/or trauma they often find themselves lost and looking for relief. My great passion is to provide healing and relief to the lost looking for therapeutic relief from trauma, depression and stress issues. I have been helping adults, adolescents and children from all walks of life find new, healthier expressions of themselves, to finally find a peaceful wholeness and fulfillment; to be empowered. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, children and adolescent's disorders, Anxiety and depression along with personality disorders. I emphasize mindfulness, emotion regulation, Distress Tolerance and interpersonal relationship skills

Phoenix Rebellion Therapy treats those looking for solutions and new directions in life. Working together, our clients and therapists can find the root of the problem and a way to move forward. We support each other as a team. If you suffer from a minor issue or something more extreme, you could use an experienced ear walking you towards a better solution. Our therapists have expertise treating everything from trauma, torture, and rape, to anxiety, addiction, and depression. We team up with you and find what successfully works in reducing your symptoms and helping you progress in life.

If you are reading this, you probably want something to change in your life. Maybe you want to feel more empowered and don’t know where to start. Maybe you are struggling with your relationship with food and body, and every little decision feels crippling. Maybe your anxiety or depression is keeping you from doing the things you care about in your life. Struggling with mental health can feel isolating and sometimes even hopeless. I’m dedicated to providing a safe, collaborative space to help you explore your power and potential. Healing takes hard work and sacrifice, but I will be here with you through it.

If you want to get to the "why" of your addiction, get farther from the "want" of your addiction. I specialize in helping individuals gain tools to reduce the "want" and then find space to understand the "why". If you only have the hope for hope, that is a good enough place to start.

I have always felt drawn to helping others. This desire led me to pursue an undergraduate degree in Psychology & Child Development from Utah State University & later a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Baylor University. I'm trained in TF-CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I'm here to serve you, to support your goals, to see the best in you, & envision the life you can still create no matter what you’ve been through. My approach to healing begins with helping you build a foundational understanding of how your past experiences continue to impact your present & how you can move forward.