Therapists in Utah
Sumiaya Mohammad
Counselor, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes our trauma and lived experiences can make us hide authentic parts of ourselves. Trauma can arise from various experiences in our lives, including the quieter, less obvious ones. It can be anything from shame, bullying, humiliation, and the stressors of our environment. Whatever the case may be, the effects it has on our day-to-day lives can feel crippling. One of my primary goals is to help my clients learn to embrace & welcome all parts of themselves, even the parts that are hurt & traumatized. Authenticity and advocacy are core beliefs I stand for and trauma work is something I am passionate about.
Sometimes our trauma and lived experiences can make us hide authentic parts of ourselves. Trauma can arise from various experiences in our lives, including the quieter, less obvious ones. It can be anything from shame, bullying, humiliation, and the stressors of our environment. Whatever the case may be, the effects it has on our day-to-day lives can feel crippling. One of my primary goals is to help my clients learn to embrace & welcome all parts of themselves, even the parts that are hurt & traumatized. Authenticity and advocacy are core beliefs I stand for and trauma work is something I am passionate about.
Priyanka Thapa
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSW
Verified Verified
Millcreek, UT 84106
“I want to empower every individual to discover their own purpose and embrace their own uniqueness” Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile page. I am a Clinical Social Worker in Utah with an MSW from New York University. Working as a clinical social worker has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have worked with a variety of cultures and welcome the challenge of helping each individual reach his or her full potential. Using a holistic approach, I collaborate with my clients to establish a trusting and nurturing environment where every thought is worth consideration and every one is respected.
“I want to empower every individual to discover their own purpose and embrace their own uniqueness” Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile page. I am a Clinical Social Worker in Utah with an MSW from New York University. Working as a clinical social worker has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have worked with a variety of cultures and welcome the challenge of helping each individual reach his or her full potential. Using a holistic approach, I collaborate with my clients to establish a trusting and nurturing environment where every thought is worth consideration and every one is respected.
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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.