Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Bountiful, UT

Life can be tough! Whether you feel like you are trying your hardest, or feel like things rarely go your way, we all go through a plethora of emotions on a daily basis. Sometimes, we feel we have the skills to navigate our circumstances, and other times we feel left in the dark; and that is totally normal! Whether you are going through something very difficult, or just need support making daily decisions, I understand, and am here for you! I truly feel that we all have resilience and that sometimes we need a reminder of how strong and capable we really are.

What a different world we live in compared to just 5 years ago! It is my honor and intention to provide up-to-date, practical, and informed care. I love working with children and their adults :) My favorite moments in therapy are when my client shares something difficult that they are carrying, and we are able to work together to relieve the weight of hurt, confusion, or shame. Seeing how children are impacted by our world, I have also added court-ordered assessments and education to my menu of services. Let's work together to heal your family and give you the support that you deserve!

Over the past 16+ years of full-time practice, I have developed a strong commitment to helping adults, children and teens heal from anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Since completing my formal training in 2008, I settled in Utah, where I have worked extensively with adults suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Regarding my work with children and teens, I have worked extensively with conditions like ADHD, Autism, learning problems, self-harm behaviors, and mood disturbance. A family-based treatment approach is very important, as the whole family needs to be involved.

I am an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I work with older children, teens, and adults of all ages. My therapy focus is to help individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma understand how to cope with these symptoms. My goal is to help individuals develop achievable goals, learn communication skills, anger management techniques, and coping skills to best handle negative symptoms. Together we can navigate these symptoms and move forward towards a better life for themselves and the lives of those they care about.

Now accepting new clients. I take a compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental approach to help clients let go of shame, find coping skills that work for them, improve communication, set boundaries, and discover thinking errors that contribute to keeping people stuck in maladaptive patterns. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, trauma, PTSD, childhood abuse/neglect, rape/sexual assault (women and men), self-harm, and developing/strengthening healthy relationships. The approaches used are client centered and include a combination of narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, REBT, ACT, among others.

I help children, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, autism, adoption, and LGBTQ+ specific issues. I have long worked with military families and veterans and understand their unique needs and world views. I work with children as young as three years of age as even our smallest children can struggle with and overcome big problems. As we are all unique individuals, I use a variety of approaches depending on the needs and age of the patient. I am trained in play therapy, sand tray, CBT, and behavioral interventions.

I have worked in the field of mental health and substance abuse for 11 years. I have seen the power of a positive therapeutic relationship and the transformation that comes when an individual has support. I am dedicated to helping mainly women with various issues they face including; postpartum depression and anxiety, transitioning to motherhood and relationship stressors. I have specialized training to aid in substance abuse recovery. I feel there is a strong need to also help families struggling to understand their loved one’s battle with addiction.

I have extensive experience working with children, families, and adults who have a history of trauma. Many people have self-limiting beliefs and find conflict with themselves and others. I find meaning in my work by making sure all people feel valued and worthy independent of their life circumstances. I utilize a strengths-based approach that empowers the people I work with the see their own internal resources and follow their intuition. It stay critically conscious of people’s unique needs and diverse backgrounds. My approach includes perspective of curiosity and open-mindedness.

I recognize that life is a challenge. I bring to therapy life experience and kindness. I have worked with a wide variety of clients and I am particularly passionate about those experiencing anxiety, depression, and loss. Therapy is a courageous step and I love to see the growth as clients take this journey. The gift of listening and caring is the key to good therapy and healing.

Stephanie embrace's the idea that through effective therapy one can find creative and meaningful solutions to life's particular challenges, regain a sense of personal well-being, and be empowered to become one's best self. Whether child or adult, she believes that therapy provides a safe space to express emotion, change family dynamics, and look beyond one's current situation to create a future of health and happiness.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages who have, or are going through challenging life experiences, and/or are looking to manage their ongoing challenges with mental health. I love working with my clients to help them identify, work through, and heal, increasing their overall well being to live their best life with joy. I love helping, and seeing my clients reach their goals.

FULL- I can fluently provide counseling in English & Spanish. I like using a non-pathological and teamwork approach where the clients are the experts of their own lives. I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, and children, focusing on helping them reach desired goals. To do so, I use the following evidence base perspectives: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman (Couples), Play Therapy, and Mindfulness. I have noticed that after clients have graduated from our therapy work, they returned seeking form of self-improvement.