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Wai Yan (Ryan) Ng
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84606
In an outpatient setting, I specialize in trauma-informed care, with an approach of emphasizing finding purpose and meaning behind suffering.
Life is a rollercoaster for everyone, which means adjustments are inevitable, whether it is big or small, good or bad, fortunate or devastating. As an Asian migrant in Utah myself, I understand the struggles when we have to adapt to any sort of significant adjustment or change, especially grief and loss. I strive to provide a safe space for clients to find the inner strength to process and find meaning from the storm. I am a firm believer of genuine connection and empathy as keys towards recovery. As a therapist, I see my role as your teammate to accomplish any goals you have in mind for a better outcome at the end of the tunnel.
In an outpatient setting, I specialize in trauma-informed care, with an approach of emphasizing finding purpose and meaning behind suffering.
Life is a rollercoaster for everyone, which means adjustments are inevitable, whether it is big or small, good or bad, fortunate or devastating. As an Asian migrant in Utah myself, I understand the struggles when we have to adapt to any sort of significant adjustment or change, especially grief and loss. I strive to provide a safe space for clients to find the inner strength to process and find meaning from the storm. I am a firm believer of genuine connection and empathy as keys towards recovery. As a therapist, I see my role as your teammate to accomplish any goals you have in mind for a better outcome at the end of the tunnel.
(385) 800-3159 View (385) 800-3159
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Amanda Crosland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Logan, UT 84321
Reality is, feelings of anxiety, pain, sadness, and uncertainty surface for many individuals. Trauma, loss, transitions, relationships, and much more could be bringing these to the surface. Reaching out for help is your first step, and one that I admire greatly. Working along side animals in my office, you will find compassion, love, and understanding. My goal is to help you build skills that allow you to relate more authentically to the world around you. We will spend time reflecting and opening understanding around how you are in relationship to the world, other, and your self. I want to help you feel better, that starts with you.
Reality is, feelings of anxiety, pain, sadness, and uncertainty surface for many individuals. Trauma, loss, transitions, relationships, and much more could be bringing these to the surface. Reaching out for help is your first step, and one that I admire greatly. Working along side animals in my office, you will find compassion, love, and understanding. My goal is to help you build skills that allow you to relate more authentically to the world around you. We will spend time reflecting and opening understanding around how you are in relationship to the world, other, and your self. I want to help you feel better, that starts with you.
(435) 485-9931 View (435) 485-9931
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Austin Passey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Openings available on telehealth and in person! I treat adults, teens and children. I love coming up with creative ways to make therapy fun and productive! I treat pornography addiction and video game addiction as well as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism, parent/teen relationship issues, and more. I can also help attachment issues as well as trauma and adjustments to life/divorce. I can provide immediate help to those dealing with the effects of PTSD or trauma. I am EMDR trained.
Openings available on telehealth and in person! I treat adults, teens and children. I love coming up with creative ways to make therapy fun and productive! I treat pornography addiction and video game addiction as well as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism, parent/teen relationship issues, and more. I can also help attachment issues as well as trauma and adjustments to life/divorce. I can provide immediate help to those dealing with the effects of PTSD or trauma. I am EMDR trained.
(385) 475-2419 View (385) 475-2419
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Phoebe Kung At Beacon Therapy Of Utah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Taylorsville, UT 84123  (Online Only)
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, and you have taken that brave step by exploring therapy. Maybe you have been feeling miserable, unmotivated, helpless and hopeless. Sometimes distressing challenges leads us to feel a loss of control and causes us to feel lost and stuck in our life journey. In therapy, we will explore how to use your strengths to overcome challenges together. Therapy can be both hard and difficult, yet amazingly rewarding. Let's help you explore and make sense of the difficult things that you might feel stuck in together.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, and you have taken that brave step by exploring therapy. Maybe you have been feeling miserable, unmotivated, helpless and hopeless. Sometimes distressing challenges leads us to feel a loss of control and causes us to feel lost and stuck in our life journey. In therapy, we will explore how to use your strengths to overcome challenges together. Therapy can be both hard and difficult, yet amazingly rewarding. Let's help you explore and make sense of the difficult things that you might feel stuck in together.
(385) 376-3196 View (385) 376-3196
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InSight Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84121
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. At InSight Psychological Services, we believe that a strong therapeutic relationship based on compassion, genuineness and non-judgement is vital to success in therapy. Building a connection that is supportive and authentic can provide space for you to understand the habits and patterns that make you feel hopeless and stuck. Together, we can work towards finding hope, growth, and change.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. At InSight Psychological Services, we believe that a strong therapeutic relationship based on compassion, genuineness and non-judgement is vital to success in therapy. Building a connection that is supportive and authentic can provide space for you to understand the habits and patterns that make you feel hopeless and stuck. Together, we can work towards finding hope, growth, and change.
(801) 769-0674 View (801) 769-0674
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Jennifer Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFTI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
Life can be hard. Do you need someone who can see and hear you? To have someone who respects your time in therapy? A therapist who makes you feel as if you have entered a safe space where you are received with warmth, understanding, sensitivity, and nonjudgment. A place where you may unburden yourself, explore your thoughts and emotions freely, and share your most vulnerable side in private. I want to be that someone for you - I am here for you.
Life can be hard. Do you need someone who can see and hear you? To have someone who respects your time in therapy? A therapist who makes you feel as if you have entered a safe space where you are received with warmth, understanding, sensitivity, and nonjudgment. A place where you may unburden yourself, explore your thoughts and emotions freely, and share your most vulnerable side in private. I want to be that someone for you - I am here for you.
(801) 923-7016 View (801) 923-7016
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C. Brendan Hallett
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I am the clinical director for Center For Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City. We focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication and offer psychological testing to screen for ADHD and learning disabilities. We accept most health insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale, based on income level, for those without insurance.
I am the clinical director for Center For Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City. We focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication and offer psychological testing to screen for ADHD and learning disabilities. We accept most health insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale, based on income level, for those without insurance.
(801) 719-5705 View (801) 719-5705
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Dr. Min Xu
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR-trained therapist, and I specialize in: Emotion Regulation (Depression, Anxiety); Family of Origin experience; High-conflict couples; and Trauma.
In our work together, I dedicate to creating a secure space for my clients to touch their most vulnerable experiences and authentic emotions. At the same time, I empower and support them to build a new path for themselves, their family, and their future. Although I am not a member of the LDS Church, I genuinely appreciate my clients for their willingness and authenticity to teach me about their experience with the LDS church or other religious/faith backgrounds.
I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR-trained therapist, and I specialize in: Emotion Regulation (Depression, Anxiety); Family of Origin experience; High-conflict couples; and Trauma.
In our work together, I dedicate to creating a secure space for my clients to touch their most vulnerable experiences and authentic emotions. At the same time, I empower and support them to build a new path for themselves, their family, and their future. Although I am not a member of the LDS Church, I genuinely appreciate my clients for their willingness and authenticity to teach me about their experience with the LDS church or other religious/faith backgrounds.
(385) 316-6650 View (385) 316-6650
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.