Therapists in Bountiful, UT
Eric Hales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
As a gay man, I validate and support clients’ identities, sexuality, and spiritual beliefs. I was raised LDS and understand the cultural, familial, social, and spiritual complexities that can arise from growing up in that environment. I focus on helping clients heal from shame-based trauma, improve their relationship skills, and build a life that is consistent with their sexuality, gender identity, goals, and values.
As a gay man, I validate and support clients’ identities, sexuality, and spiritual beliefs. I was raised LDS and understand the cultural, familial, social, and spiritual complexities that can arise from growing up in that environment. I focus on helping clients heal from shame-based trauma, improve their relationship skills, and build a life that is consistent with their sexuality, gender identity, goals, and values.
Esmé van Pletzen, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010 (Online Only)
My expertise extends to multiple facets of personal development: interpersonal effectiveness, traditional/alternative relationship dynamics, sexuality, intimacy, institutional trauma/faith crisis and support for the LGBTQ community.
Therapy involves a collaborative connection grounded in principles of non-judgment, self determination and affirmation. My aim is to empower clients in improving their mental health symptoms so they can make decisions aligned with their personal values and goals. With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in assisting adults with various mental health challenges, including: anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and ADHD. I guide clients in deepening self awareness and compassion while addressing maladaptive patterns and encouraging emotional exploration.
My expertise extends to multiple facets of personal development: interpersonal effectiveness, traditional/alternative relationship dynamics, sexuality, intimacy, institutional trauma/faith crisis and support for the LGBTQ community.
Therapy involves a collaborative connection grounded in principles of non-judgment, self determination and affirmation. My aim is to empower clients in improving their mental health symptoms so they can make decisions aligned with their personal values and goals. With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in assisting adults with various mental health challenges, including: anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and ADHD. I guide clients in deepening self awareness and compassion while addressing maladaptive patterns and encouraging emotional exploration.
Cara Michelle Robinson
Counselor, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
Hello! I am so glad you are searching for a counselor that will fit your needs. I am a counselor who is single mom of two teenagers who are both members of the Queer community, and one of my children is also on the Autism Spectrum. I have experienced many difficulties, that with a good therapist, I have overcome many obstacles and I can help you overcome any difficulty you may be experiencing now. I have personal wisdom along with my official training that lends itself to helping those that may have experienced domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and drug addiction. Everyone has a story to tell that deserves to be heard!
Hello! I am so glad you are searching for a counselor that will fit your needs. I am a counselor who is single mom of two teenagers who are both members of the Queer community, and one of my children is also on the Autism Spectrum. I have experienced many difficulties, that with a good therapist, I have overcome many obstacles and I can help you overcome any difficulty you may be experiencing now. I have personal wisdom along with my official training that lends itself to helping those that may have experienced domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and drug addiction. Everyone has a story to tell that deserves to be heard!
Marisa Anne Moon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
If you, like many other people, are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management or LGBTQ-IA related issues, you have found someone who can help! If you are struggling with long held trauma, and a negative core belief system, we will work together to process the trauma and allow you to live your healthiest life.
If you, like many other people, are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management or LGBTQ-IA related issues, you have found someone who can help! If you are struggling with long held trauma, and a negative core belief system, we will work together to process the trauma and allow you to live your healthiest life.
Hannah Muetzelfeld
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010 (Online Only)
Additionally, I have special interests and expertise in couples therapy, gender-affirming care, grief counseling, and working with LGBTQIA+ clients.
My goal is to help you uncover your strengths, build values-based coping strategies, and embark on a journey of personal growth. If you’re ready to find a way to better manage your distress and pain, you’ve found the right place. In this work, I've found one of the best ways to work through emotional pain is to first allow yourself to feel it. I often work to help clients change their relationship with their emotions from one of avoidance to acceptance. I work with an attachment lens, and see value in attending to emotional injuries and pain, while also exploring the influence of early experiences.
Additionally, I have special interests and expertise in couples therapy, gender-affirming care, grief counseling, and working with LGBTQIA+ clients.
My goal is to help you uncover your strengths, build values-based coping strategies, and embark on a journey of personal growth. If you’re ready to find a way to better manage your distress and pain, you’ve found the right place. In this work, I've found one of the best ways to work through emotional pain is to first allow yourself to feel it. I often work to help clients change their relationship with their emotions from one of avoidance to acceptance. I work with an attachment lens, and see value in attending to emotional injuries and pain, while also exploring the influence of early experiences.
Forrest Call
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
To grow and heal, you have to be face the parts of yourself that you don’t show the world, however—you do not need to do that alone. I provide a non-judgmental space for self-honesty and discovering parts of yourself that got left behind. Reclaiming your wellbeing is about being seen and understood, honestly connecting with yourself and your instincts, recognizing and meeting your unmet needs, and coming back into alignment with who you really are.
To grow and heal, you have to be face the parts of yourself that you don’t show the world, however—you do not need to do that alone. I provide a non-judgmental space for self-honesty and discovering parts of yourself that got left behind. Reclaiming your wellbeing is about being seen and understood, honestly connecting with yourself and your instincts, recognizing and meeting your unmet needs, and coming back into alignment with who you really are.
Amy Maree Davis
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Bountiful, UT 84010
People come to counseling for different reasons. Some need assistance to change, changing habits or patterns that no longer serve them, shifting focus or reframing experience to feel good again. Some need to heal, from a past or recent trauma, who are dealing with grief or loss. Counseling can speed up the change and healing process. We all need someone to talk with who listens and can accept us as we are, without judgement, to explore ways to make changes that allow us to look forward to the future with hope.
People come to counseling for different reasons. Some need assistance to change, changing habits or patterns that no longer serve them, shifting focus or reframing experience to feel good again. Some need to heal, from a past or recent trauma, who are dealing with grief or loss. Counseling can speed up the change and healing process. We all need someone to talk with who listens and can accept us as we are, without judgement, to explore ways to make changes that allow us to look forward to the future with hope.
Bridget V Goode
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
Our past experiences, especially childhood experiences, directly influence who we are today, either consciously or unconsciously. A trained, empathetic therapist can help you unravel some of those past experiences to figure out why we do something and then intentionally do something that brings in healing. I believe that effective therapy can help someone choose a better future and to get out of the shadows of their past. The work can be hard, but if done with the right therapist, it can feel rewarding and enlightening.
Our past experiences, especially childhood experiences, directly influence who we are today, either consciously or unconsciously. A trained, empathetic therapist can help you unravel some of those past experiences to figure out why we do something and then intentionally do something that brings in healing. I believe that effective therapy can help someone choose a better future and to get out of the shadows of their past. The work can be hard, but if done with the right therapist, it can feel rewarding and enlightening.
Nicole R Wall
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Bountiful, UT 84010
Nicole Wall, LCMHC, has extensive training in assessment and diagnosis, treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, drug and alcohol issues, as well as individual and relationship counseling. Nicole is passionate about working with children and adolescents. She incorporates play and art therapy along with elements of mindfulness, relaxation exercises, meditation methods, and cognitive self-awareness into her practice, by using a variety of techniques based upon the client's needs.
Nicole Wall, LCMHC, has extensive training in assessment and diagnosis, treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, drug and alcohol issues, as well as individual and relationship counseling. Nicole is passionate about working with children and adolescents. She incorporates play and art therapy along with elements of mindfulness, relaxation exercises, meditation methods, and cognitive self-awareness into her practice, by using a variety of techniques based upon the client's needs.
Kaylie K Snider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
Therapy is a form of self-preservation. We live in a society where we're constantly pressured to be productive and push through discomfort, but what if you didn't have to? What if you had the ability to slow down and sit with your emotions? We can hold space for the parts of ourselves that want to be seen and validated. We can learn to be still and connected in every moment without avoiding the hardships we've been through. I'd like to help you on your journey to self-preservation.
Therapy is a form of self-preservation. We live in a society where we're constantly pressured to be productive and push through discomfort, but what if you didn't have to? What if you had the ability to slow down and sit with your emotions? We can hold space for the parts of ourselves that want to be seen and validated. We can learn to be still and connected in every moment without avoiding the hardships we've been through. I'd like to help you on your journey to self-preservation.
Crystalyn Hori-Wilson
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
I have worked in the field of mental health and substance abuse for 12 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, overall anxiety 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 worked in the field of mental health and substance abuse for 12 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, overall anxiety 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.
Sandra Chacon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bountiful, UT 84010
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 their desired goals. To do so, I use the following evidence-based perspectives: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman (Couples), Play Therapy, and Mindfulness. I have noticed that clients seek more self-improvement after graduating from our therapy work. We would be a great fit if you are highly motivated to do the job.
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 their desired goals. To do so, I use the following evidence-based perspectives: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman (Couples), Play Therapy, and Mindfulness. I have noticed that clients seek more self-improvement after graduating from our therapy work. We would be a great fit if you are highly motivated to do the job.
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Brent Pace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
It’s important to note here that, though I'm not currently LDS, I am very knowledgeable about Mormonism and I keep up-to-date on its stance, both official and cultural on a variety of issues—especially those affecting LGBTQ+ individuals.
Few of us get through this life without experiencing some trauma. Yet we all have the capacity to experience post-traumatic growth with the help of therapist whose role is to remove barriers that prevent us from moving past our past. When clients leave my office they have improved capacity for facing life head-on. Finding the right therapist is about “fit,” which is about feeling affirmed and validated for who you are.
It’s important to note here that, though I'm not currently LDS, I am very knowledgeable about Mormonism and I keep up-to-date on its stance, both official and cultural on a variety of issues—especially those affecting LGBTQ+ individuals.
Few of us get through this life without experiencing some trauma. Yet we all have the capacity to experience post-traumatic growth with the help of therapist whose role is to remove barriers that prevent us from moving past our past. When clients leave my office they have improved capacity for facing life head-on. Finding the right therapist is about “fit,” which is about feeling affirmed and validated for who you are.
Blue Skies Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Jayne started Blue Skies Counseling with the goal of helping women heal who have experienced relationship trauma. Now, as four empathic, LGBTQIA+-allied feminist therapists, our expanded goal is to help you recognize and actively dismantle felt oppression and inequity on an individual basis, including supporting people who are questioning their faith, sexuality, and gender identity. We offer a client-centered, solution-focused approach through multicultural, humanistic, existential, and relational theories in a safe, warm environment. We also use EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), SE, and other modalities to help our clients heal.
Jayne started Blue Skies Counseling with the goal of helping women heal who have experienced relationship trauma. Now, as four empathic, LGBTQIA+-allied feminist therapists, our expanded goal is to help you recognize and actively dismantle felt oppression and inequity on an individual basis, including supporting people who are questioning their faith, sexuality, and gender identity. We offer a client-centered, solution-focused approach through multicultural, humanistic, existential, and relational theories in a safe, warm environment. We also use EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), SE, and other modalities to help our clients heal.
Jace Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC-i
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Waitlist for new clients
As a nonbinary individual who is also neurodivergent, I understand some of the unique challenges that both the LGBTQIA+ community and the neurodivergent community experience.
By defining our own meaning within our lives, we can understand what it means for us to think, feel, and act like our authentic selves. I am passionate about understanding the needs, values, and unique experiences of every single client. I want to help empower you to be your own agent of change as I support you through whatever challenges that you are facing within your life. I want to give you the time to process your feelings and gain insight within a safe space that is grounded in affirmation, is accepting, and is dynamically tailored to your unique needs.
As a nonbinary individual who is also neurodivergent, I understand some of the unique challenges that both the LGBTQIA+ community and the neurodivergent community experience.
By defining our own meaning within our lives, we can understand what it means for us to think, feel, and act like our authentic selves. I am passionate about understanding the needs, values, and unique experiences of every single client. I want to help empower you to be your own agent of change as I support you through whatever challenges that you are facing within your life. I want to give you the time to process your feelings and gain insight within a safe space that is grounded in affirmation, is accepting, and is dynamically tailored to your unique needs.
Jania Sommers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
I welcome individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and need a place to discuss their sexuality and gender identities who want to work from a strengths based perspective. Using compassion and mindfulness practice, and a feminist multi-cultural lens, I encourage people to work in a focused and positive way in order to find authenticity. In the past several years I have worked extensively with gay, lesbian and transgender people and am open, affirming and inclusive. In my experience, everyone has a creative spark that nourishes positivity and engagement.
I welcome individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and need a place to discuss their sexuality and gender identities who want to work from a strengths based perspective. Using compassion and mindfulness practice, and a feminist multi-cultural lens, I encourage people to work in a focused and positive way in order to find authenticity. In the past several years I have worked extensively with gay, lesbian and transgender people and am open, affirming and inclusive. In my experience, everyone has a creative spark that nourishes positivity and engagement.
Monica J Starrett
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
"What you seek is seeking you..." (Rumi). I feel profoundly honored to journey with you as we work together to transform the painful aspects of your life into insights that will heal you. I believe we - all of us - have an innate desire to be seen, heard...and challenged! Whether its the traumatic experience of abuse and addiction, the challenges of LGBTQ life, or depression and overall anxiety your life is meaningful and you are wired to heal! I will be your witness and your guide as we walk together to discover hidden strengths.
"What you seek is seeking you..." (Rumi). I feel profoundly honored to journey with you as we work together to transform the painful aspects of your life into insights that will heal you. I believe we - all of us - have an innate desire to be seen, heard...and challenged! Whether its the traumatic experience of abuse and addiction, the challenges of LGBTQ life, or depression and overall anxiety your life is meaningful and you are wired to heal! I will be your witness and your guide as we walk together to discover hidden strengths.
Jennifer L. Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SUDC, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (Online Only)
I am a member of the LGBTQ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah and WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works from a humanistic approach through a trauma informed perspective. This means I recognize how your past experiences impact you each day, and that trauma may have shattered your concept of self, other people, or the world. I will work to help you change how you experience emotions, instead of just eliminating or reducing them.
I am a member of the LGBTQ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah and WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works from a humanistic approach through a trauma informed perspective. This means I recognize how your past experiences impact you each day, and that trauma may have shattered your concept of self, other people, or the world. I will work to help you change how you experience emotions, instead of just eliminating or reducing them.
S. Candice Metzler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
We all face challenges in life, and sometimes our challenges can make it difficult to know how to move forward. Therapy can provide a space for addressing such challenges, regaining focus, and finding a new or renewed direction to move forward. I have helped clients through anxiety, depression, crisis, grief, multicultural concerns, life transitions, and family conflict. I specialize with LGBTQIA individuals, couples, and families and often work with adolescents and young adults.
We all face challenges in life, and sometimes our challenges can make it difficult to know how to move forward. Therapy can provide a space for addressing such challenges, regaining focus, and finding a new or renewed direction to move forward. I have helped clients through anxiety, depression, crisis, grief, multicultural concerns, life transitions, and family conflict. I specialize with LGBTQIA individuals, couples, and families and often work with adolescents and young adults.
Clara Garrido
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties of ADHD, faith transitions, and LGBTQ+ comes from my wide range of experiences.
My experience, before joining Blue Skies Counseling, includes working as a family service case manager, providing direct care for adolescents in a crisis residential setting, and inpatient crisis stabilization for adults and youth. I offer extensive knowledge working with individuals including LGBTQ+ navigating depression, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, self-esteem and anxiety. I am passionate about my work with adolescents and adults with a wide range of diversity and cultures.
My specialties of ADHD, faith transitions, and LGBTQ+ comes from my wide range of experiences.
My experience, before joining Blue Skies Counseling, includes working as a family service case manager, providing direct care for adolescents in a crisis residential setting, and inpatient crisis stabilization for adults and youth. I offer extensive knowledge working with individuals including LGBTQ+ navigating depression, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, self-esteem and anxiety. I am passionate about my work with adolescents and adults with a wide range of diversity and cultures.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.