Therapists in American Fork, UT

I want to empower you with the insights, skills, and self-awareness you need to heal, grow, and thrive. My clients come to me wanting more out of life. They've been dragged down by depression, anxiety, and trauma. They feel stuck in a rut, frustrated by their own self-defeating habits. Maybe they've tried therapy, medication, seminars, self-help books, meditation, yoga...but nothing seems to work. They know that they are capable of more, but just don't know how to make it happen.

Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships.

Is your child or teen defiant, disrespectful, angry, or won't follow rules? Is your son or daughter struggling with depression, anxiety, social skills, school, or self-confidence? As a parent do you struggle to know the best approach to parent your child through this difficult period in their life and your life? I have successfully worked with high risk youth and overwhelmed parents from all over the country in my practice and as the Clinical Director of a residential treatment center for "troubled" youth. I understand, I know how to help both you and your child, and I'd like to help you.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Wow! Life is hard sometimes! I am here to help you find your way through those difficult experiences. I counsel individuals and married couples. Individuals often come in for depression, anxiety, grief issues and self esteem concerns. You'll find a safe and empathetic atmosphere with the opportunity to find understanding and insight into your problems. Married clients usually feel they need counseling when their marriage has suffered some great trauma. I teach couples how to communicate with compassion, how to be empathetic with each other, understand each other's needs and how to fill those needs.

Life didn't come with a manual and sometimes we find ourselves off course or stuck, unable to move forward. A sensitive and caring approach to counseling may help you discover the thoughts and beliefs that hold you back, as we utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy. I say we, because cognitive behavioral therapy is a collaborative process between equals, that challenges and changes the thoughts that work to maintain depression and anxiety. My goal is to help guide you through the process of therapy, allowing you to truly heal, as you gain access to and build upon your inner resources.

I have learned through my experience that life is full of obstacles. For most of us, admitting that we might need support can be difficult and frightening, but I truly believe that talking about what is going on in our lives, learning to own our own story, and digging down deep and unearthing our fears is the most courageous thing that we can do. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment with someone who will listen and honor your experience and who believes in your ability to choose your own life path.

Marriage, family and individual counseling for those who need a caring and engaged professional. My therapy is focused on the brain and how our brains can be healed and our lives can be changed forever. I specialize in difficulties in relationships and struggles with mental health disorders. I typically see individuals struggling with relationships, medications, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, trauma recovery, family problems, military (tricare) and pre/post mission preparation. I am close to BYU and UVU and I see students who suffer from ADHD, depression and anxiety.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13+ years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with all ages and intellectual capacities with individual, couples, families and group therapy. I have experience working but not limited to anxiety, depression, mood disorders (Bipolar disorder), ADHD, relationships and communication, LGBTQ, trauma, OCD, psychosis (hallucinations, paranoia and delusions) and personality disorders. I specialize in life changes with children moving into adolescence and adulthood, career changes, relationships changes, career to retirement and parenting to empty nesting.

I provide individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. I also provide couples therapy, family therapy, pre-marital therapy, group therapy and parental training. Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, pornography, addictions, behavioral issues, self confidence building, and relationship improvements are some of the issues that I treat in my practice.

I believe that the body, mind & soul are intertwined. As a counselor & coach my purpose & goal is to inspire & empower you, teaching you the tools you need to interpret & respond to situations differently. I offer you the opportunity to learn different & new ways of understanding yourself & reasons for your feelings & thoughts. I will help you to see the situations you face as opportunities to grow & evolve. I will work closely & intently with you to encourage & offer focus & clarification on what steps to take to experience more peace, calm & good in life, improving you.

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.

***For detailed information about evaluations, visit www.utexcel.com*** I provide psychological testing for adults, adolescents, or children. I specialize in diagnosing ADD/ADHD, learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, emotional disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and other conditions. In many instances, psychological testing is needed to gain insight into your problems or to provide recommendations for treatment. In other instances, testing is needed provide documentation of a disability (e.g., for accommodations on a standardized test or for social security benefits).

Our typical clients are those with issues of sexual dysfunction. This includes those with issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, satisfaction, or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction. Most of my clients are from a conservative religious background, but this is not a must. We see clients that have a range of personal beliefs and values. We meet regularly with individuals and couples. Meeting as a couple is not a must. Individuals dealing with sexual dysfunction or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction that are not in a committed relationship are also welcomed in treatment. We also have a Spanish speaking therapist.

Are you a victim of sexual, physical or emotional abuse? Do you feel worried or anxious all the time? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel angry/resentment or have significant mood swings? Do you struggle to attend to everyday tasks, loss of interest or trouble concentrating? Feeling fatigue or having problems sleeping? Have you recently had a baby and dealing with postpartum depression? Do you feel immense guilt or shame? Are you struggling with an addiction or have a loved one who has an addiction? Is your significant other addicted to pornography or sex?

Thank you for considering me on your journey to wellness! I have answered the call of hundreds of people over the past 8 years to help with numerous challenges, including depression, anxiety, alcohol use, substance use, family matters, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and communication. I've helped veterans and first responders cope more effectively with the stressors of their job. Over the course of my life, I've developed a mission: "Nobody left behind." What that means for you is when you work with me, you have my full attention, care, and concern. You matter! You're important! You're looking for help and I can help you.

The impact of our histories seems to last forever. We can be crippled by moments of regret, embarrassment, and pain, and we can suffer from physical tension, mood swings, aches, and issues focusing. We lose sleep, eat poorly, settle for mediocre work with mediocre pay, get into unfulfilling relationships, have troubled intimacy, and continue suffering day-to-day where we get stuck. We can easily see this reality is unwanted, but what can be done about it?

Through personal and professional experience, I have developed a passion for the therapeutic process and the healing power that it holds. I believe that every individual's experience is unique to him/her. I offer clients a safe, non-judgmental environment, as a clinician who will listen and honor their experiences.

Having challenges can be difficult, seeking therapy shouldn't be. Therapy is about personal growth, trials you may be going through, and giving you the tools you need to help you get through those trials. I can guide you through the process of discovering your inner strengths, and together we can expand your options so that you can make the best possible decisions. We are not here to just talk but to help you learn how to cope during that moment and all the other moments for the rest of your life. Deseret Counseling is an outpatient therapy for adults, teenagers, children and families.