Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Highland, UT
Healing from trauma isn't easy. I won’t sugarcoat how painful this work can be—but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence. These experiences can deeply impact how we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world. I believe in creating a safe, collaborative space where we can reconnect your mind, body, and spirit. My approach is grounded in compassion for your story and what you want to do. Together, we’ll walk through the healing process of reclaiming your power and control and sense of self again!
Healing from trauma isn't easy. I won’t sugarcoat how painful this work can be—but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence. These experiences can deeply impact how we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world. I believe in creating a safe, collaborative space where we can reconnect your mind, body, and spirit. My approach is grounded in compassion for your story and what you want to do. Together, we’ll walk through the healing process of reclaiming your power and control and sense of self again!
Do you feel exhausted from carrying painful experiences on your own? Have thoughts of suicide left you feeling isolated and hopeless? Together, we'll get to the root of what's going on-not just manage the symptoms but understand what's driving them. I believe that no individual is the same and therapy should be personalized for the individual. You should feel supported while we build a plan that actually fits your life. I use approaches like CAMS to help work through suicidal thoughts. I employ EMDR to help process past experiences.
Do you feel exhausted from carrying painful experiences on your own? Have thoughts of suicide left you feeling isolated and hopeless? Together, we'll get to the root of what's going on-not just manage the symptoms but understand what's driving them. I believe that no individual is the same and therapy should be personalized for the individual. You should feel supported while we build a plan that actually fits your life. I use approaches like CAMS to help work through suicidal thoughts. I employ EMDR to help process past experiences.
I specialize in neurodivergent & LGBTQ+ adult short-term therapy and coaching programs. My clients have the best experiences and outcomes when we both commit to 8-16 sessions focusing on specific life goals. Goals often include unmasking, executive functioning strategies, relationships/community, transitioning, meeting sensory needs, emotional regulation, interoception, and strategies for more ease and joy. Sessions begin with neurodivergent assessments so you and I can understand your experience even deeper! I also collaborate with occupaitonal therapy to offer a specialized program for neurodivergent college students.
I specialize in neurodivergent & LGBTQ+ adult short-term therapy and coaching programs. My clients have the best experiences and outcomes when we both commit to 8-16 sessions focusing on specific life goals. Goals often include unmasking, executive functioning strategies, relationships/community, transitioning, meeting sensory needs, emotional regulation, interoception, and strategies for more ease and joy. Sessions begin with neurodivergent assessments so you and I can understand your experience even deeper! I also collaborate with occupaitonal therapy to offer a specialized program for neurodivergent college students.
Do you find yourself wanting to explore and live a more authentic and meaningful life but feel lost, scared, and uncertain about how to move forward? Clients I work with feel distress in relationships, turmoil within themself, and disconnection from those around them. They may engage in unhealthy coping skills such as lashing out in anger, school or work avoidance, anxiety, depression, addiction, and disengagement from social life and family. They may think, feel, and see the world differently than those around them. If this sounds familiar I can help turn that “midlife crisis” into a Mid Life Awakening filled with fulfillment.
Do you find yourself wanting to explore and live a more authentic and meaningful life but feel lost, scared, and uncertain about how to move forward? Clients I work with feel distress in relationships, turmoil within themself, and disconnection from those around them. They may engage in unhealthy coping skills such as lashing out in anger, school or work avoidance, anxiety, depression, addiction, and disengagement from social life and family. They may think, feel, and see the world differently than those around them. If this sounds familiar I can help turn that “midlife crisis” into a Mid Life Awakening filled with fulfillment.
Many people experience overwhelm with the difficulties of life. This may translate to challenging and difficult emotions. I can help you work through these changes and emotion. Confronting and learning to understand these feelings can often help people be okay with the world again. Its not easy but you don't have so suffer in silence or go at it alone. My specialty is helping others work through religious trauma so if you've left a high demand religion, organization or cult let's talk about your deconstruction and healing journey.
Many people experience overwhelm with the difficulties of life. This may translate to challenging and difficult emotions. I can help you work through these changes and emotion. Confronting and learning to understand these feelings can often help people be okay with the world again. Its not easy but you don't have so suffer in silence or go at it alone. My specialty is helping others work through religious trauma so if you've left a high demand religion, organization or cult let's talk about your deconstruction and healing journey.
I work with adult individuals and couples to increase connection with themselves and others through emotional engagement and client-centered therapy. My goal in therapy is to help clients increase self-awareness, develop safe and secure relationships, and to live in accordance with their own personal values.
I work with adult individuals and couples to increase connection with themselves and others through emotional engagement and client-centered therapy. My goal in therapy is to help clients increase self-awareness, develop safe and secure relationships, and to live in accordance with their own personal values.
Accepting new clients! Are you struggling to feel close to your partner? Are you ready for a loving secure functioning relationship? Relationships can be so wonderful when everything is going well but they can be incredibly painful when you and your partner just can’t seem to see eye to eye. I approach couples therapy in a different way than most other therapists. I believe you two are in each other’s care, and you must learn to read each other’s cues and understand the deeper emotions and motivations of your partner.
Accepting new clients! Are you struggling to feel close to your partner? Are you ready for a loving secure functioning relationship? Relationships can be so wonderful when everything is going well but they can be incredibly painful when you and your partner just can’t seem to see eye to eye. I approach couples therapy in a different way than most other therapists. I believe you two are in each other’s care, and you must learn to read each other’s cues and understand the deeper emotions and motivations of your partner.
Jeness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
For the past fifteen years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression. Whether you’re an adult searching for clarity or an adolescent (14+) finding your way, healing happens when you feel truly seen and heard. Your story is yours, and my role is to help you explore it with compassion, uncover your strengths, and create a path forward that feels right for you. Each session is a space to feel supported, understood, and empowered. Some days might be challenging, while others bring clarity or relief, but every step forward is meaningful.
For the past fifteen years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression. Whether you’re an adult searching for clarity or an adolescent (14+) finding your way, healing happens when you feel truly seen and heard. Your story is yours, and my role is to help you explore it with compassion, uncover your strengths, and create a path forward that feels right for you. Each session is a space to feel supported, understood, and empowered. Some days might be challenging, while others bring clarity or relief, but every step forward is meaningful.
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I am now offering weekday evening sessions. Call or text to schedule an appointment. Many of us appear to be functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck inside. Life can bring anxiety, depression, trauma, identity-related stress, or major life transitions, often carrying the weight of intersecting roles, expectations, and lived experiences. I offer a safe, validating space where you don't have to go through these experiences alone. I am here to support you in finding relief from your symptoms while also building greater clarity, self-trust, healthier boundaries, and a more grounded life.
I am now offering weekday evening sessions. Call or text to schedule an appointment. Many of us appear to be functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck inside. Life can bring anxiety, depression, trauma, identity-related stress, or major life transitions, often carrying the weight of intersecting roles, expectations, and lived experiences. I offer a safe, validating space where you don't have to go through these experiences alone. I am here to support you in finding relief from your symptoms while also building greater clarity, self-trust, healthier boundaries, and a more grounded life.
I have immediate openings and specialize in treating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety/depression, and am trained in EMDR. I provide guidance to address spiritual and/or religious issues, including post-Mormon related struggles. Even though I'm no longer LDS/religious, I respect the religious/spiritual beliefs of all my clients. No judgement is my philosophy.
I have immediate openings and specialize in treating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety/depression, and am trained in EMDR. I provide guidance to address spiritual and/or religious issues, including post-Mormon related struggles. Even though I'm no longer LDS/religious, I respect the religious/spiritual beliefs of all my clients. No judgement is my philosophy.
Logan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Waitlist for new clients
I help clients explore their sense of self, accept who they are, and live a fulfilling life. Whether you’re figuring out identities, like gender and sexuality, recovering from trauma related to relationships, sex, or identity, or having other sexual concerns, I can support you through the healing process. It is an honor and a privilege to be invited into the most sensitive parts of one's life to work towards a safe, fun, and meaningful time. Welcome love and joy back into your life, and share that with those you care for.
I help clients explore their sense of self, accept who they are, and live a fulfilling life. Whether you’re figuring out identities, like gender and sexuality, recovering from trauma related to relationships, sex, or identity, or having other sexual concerns, I can support you through the healing process. It is an honor and a privilege to be invited into the most sensitive parts of one's life to work towards a safe, fun, and meaningful time. Welcome love and joy back into your life, and share that with those you care for.
Dr. Dominic
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, PSYPACT
4 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
Waitlist for new clients
As a secular psychologist with 10+ years of experience, I support busy adults through professional stress, faith transitions (e.g., from Mormonism, which I was part of), and relationship issues and trauma.
You've worked hard to build your life, yet you know something needs to change. You might feel burnt out from constant stress, anxiety might have become unmanageable, or your beliefs have shifted so much that your whole world feels upside down. If so, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help you navigate these challenges, rediscover yourself, and find balance & fulfillment. I work with action oriented people ready to break old patterns and build a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll develop practical solutions to help you move forward. Booking a counseling session now might be the best decision you make.
As a secular psychologist with 10+ years of experience, I support busy adults through professional stress, faith transitions (e.g., from Mormonism, which I was part of), and relationship issues and trauma.
You've worked hard to build your life, yet you know something needs to change. You might feel burnt out from constant stress, anxiety might have become unmanageable, or your beliefs have shifted so much that your whole world feels upside down. If so, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help you navigate these challenges, rediscover yourself, and find balance & fulfillment. I work with action oriented people ready to break old patterns and build a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll develop practical solutions to help you move forward. Booking a counseling session now might be the best decision you make.
I love working with youth and the young-at-heart in need of a nonjudgmental, expressive space to explore their emotions and work toward their goals. I seek to remove fear and pressure from the therapy experience by incorporating play and expressive art into our sessions. Let's get out the coloring supplies or work on a puzzle together while we talk.
I love working with youth and the young-at-heart in need of a nonjudgmental, expressive space to explore their emotions and work toward their goals. I seek to remove fear and pressure from the therapy experience by incorporating play and expressive art into our sessions. Let's get out the coloring supplies or work on a puzzle together while we talk.
Collette Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling ready to change frustrating patterns in your life? Do you ever feel stuck trying to make sense of past events? I'm here to offer you a place free of judgment where you can share your story and embark on a journey of healing and growth. With expertise in treating trauma, navigating faith transitions, managing anxiety and mood disorders, supporting maternal mental health, exploring polyamory/ENM/CNM dynamics, managing out-of-control sexual behaviors, and providing sex therapy for individuals and couples, I bring a diverse toolkit to our sessions.
Are you feeling ready to change frustrating patterns in your life? Do you ever feel stuck trying to make sense of past events? I'm here to offer you a place free of judgment where you can share your story and embark on a journey of healing and growth. With expertise in treating trauma, navigating faith transitions, managing anxiety and mood disorders, supporting maternal mental health, exploring polyamory/ENM/CNM dynamics, managing out-of-control sexual behaviors, and providing sex therapy for individuals and couples, I bring a diverse toolkit to our sessions.
Welcome—Glad you're here. Seriously.
Asking for support isn't easy, and the fact that you're exploring this says something about your strength — not your weakness.
My background spans social work, mental health, and education across all ages, alongside eight-plus years in family law and a long history of grassroots community involvement. I've also had the privilege of teaching internationally for a decade this spring, which has given me a broad perspective on how differently — and how similarly — people navigate hard times.
Welcome—Glad you're here. Seriously.
Asking for support isn't easy, and the fact that you're exploring this says something about your strength — not your weakness.
My background spans social work, mental health, and education across all ages, alongside eight-plus years in family law and a long history of grassroots community involvement. I've also had the privilege of teaching internationally for a decade this spring, which has given me a broad perspective on how differently — and how similarly — people navigate hard times.
They look capable on the outside. Responsible. Thoughtful. Maybe even the one everyone else leans on.
But internally? They’re tired.
They’re carrying trauma, anxiety, grief, faith transitions, identity questions, relationship strain, or the quiet weight of chronic stress. They may be navigating a mixed-faith marriage, adoption complexities, chronic health challenges, or the aftermath of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
They want relief — but not just symptom relief.
They want to feel whole again.
They look capable on the outside. Responsible. Thoughtful. Maybe even the one everyone else leans on.
But internally? They’re tired.
They’re carrying trauma, anxiety, grief, faith transitions, identity questions, relationship strain, or the quiet weight of chronic stress. They may be navigating a mixed-faith marriage, adoption complexities, chronic health challenges, or the aftermath of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
They want relief — but not just symptom relief.
They want to feel whole again.
I am also a secular/spiritual therapist, meaning I prioritize your internal wisdom and the "Self" over any specific religious framework.
I specialize exclusively in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a transformative model that facilitates self-discovery, self-compassion, and healing that can transform your life. I am a Level 1 Trained IFS Therapist with the IFS Institute.
I am also a secular/spiritual therapist, meaning I prioritize your internal wisdom and the "Self" over any specific religious framework.
I specialize exclusively in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a transformative model that facilitates self-discovery, self-compassion, and healing that can transform your life. I am a Level 1 Trained IFS Therapist with the IFS Institute.
I received my Masters of Social Work from Ohio State University, with an emphasis on mental health and substance use. I have experience working with children and adolescence (particularly in crisis), maternal mental health, individuals involved in the Juvenile Justice System, families, victims of domestic violence, and parents needing support. I have helped empower individuals to build skills that assist with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, derealization/depersonalization, phobias, trauma, and more. I work with clients to create specific goals and scaffold a pathway to reach them.
I received my Masters of Social Work from Ohio State University, with an emphasis on mental health and substance use. I have experience working with children and adolescence (particularly in crisis), maternal mental health, individuals involved in the Juvenile Justice System, families, victims of domestic violence, and parents needing support. I have helped empower individuals to build skills that assist with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, derealization/depersonalization, phobias, trauma, and more. I work with clients to create specific goals and scaffold a pathway to reach them.
I help people who feel unhappy, stuck, have anxiety or feel they aren't enough - and may or may not know why - but want to feel happiness, clarity and confidence. We all have things happen that are painful or confusing - and we can't always figure it out on our own. There is so much advice out there that can make us feel like it's our fault or feel guilt that we aren't doing it right that we end up feeling worse. We may want to close off and hide, but either can't or it makes us feel worse. I have the expertise and approaches that promote increased insight and clarity while resolving what got in the way.
I help people who feel unhappy, stuck, have anxiety or feel they aren't enough - and may or may not know why - but want to feel happiness, clarity and confidence. We all have things happen that are painful or confusing - and we can't always figure it out on our own. There is so much advice out there that can make us feel like it's our fault or feel guilt that we aren't doing it right that we end up feeling worse. We may want to close off and hide, but either can't or it makes us feel worse. I have the expertise and approaches that promote increased insight and clarity while resolving what got in the way.
Life is hard. It just is. At some point, you may have felt like you've lost sight of who you are and what you want. Whether that's due to trauma, mental illness, relationship challenges, or life changes, sometimes you just need someone to help guide and be present with you through the struggle. At True Self Counseling, we work with all ages, and specialize in working with trauma, ADHD, Autism, faith transitions, shame, relationships, and LGBTQ+ issues. We believe each individual has within them the ability to heal, grow, and thrive. We provide a safe space to heal from and discard what is hurting and find what will help you thrive.
Life is hard. It just is. At some point, you may have felt like you've lost sight of who you are and what you want. Whether that's due to trauma, mental illness, relationship challenges, or life changes, sometimes you just need someone to help guide and be present with you through the struggle. At True Self Counseling, we work with all ages, and specialize in working with trauma, ADHD, Autism, faith transitions, shame, relationships, and LGBTQ+ issues. We believe each individual has within them the ability to heal, grow, and thrive. We provide a safe space to heal from and discard what is hurting and find what will help you thrive.
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Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.