Adoption Therapists in Holladay, UT
Dan is a highly skilled licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience as a mental health provider. He is the owner of Olympus Family Counseling located in Holladay, Utah. Dan's experience includes working with children, teens, couples and families. Dan is fluent in Spanish and provides therapy to Spanish speaking clients as well. He is a dedicated professional committed to improving the lives of his clients by helping them see their own potential. Dan's approach to therapy is helping clients focus on what they can control and supporting them as they make the necessary changes to succeed.
Dan is a highly skilled licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience as a mental health provider. He is the owner of Olympus Family Counseling located in Holladay, Utah. Dan's experience includes working with children, teens, couples and families. Dan is fluent in Spanish and provides therapy to Spanish speaking clients as well. He is a dedicated professional committed to improving the lives of his clients by helping them see their own potential. Dan's approach to therapy is helping clients focus on what they can control and supporting them as they make the necessary changes to succeed.
I support kids, teens, and adults with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, divorce, transracial adoption, and disability processing, acceptance, and advocacy.
Through play, sand tray, expressive arts, and nature-informed therapy, I help kids and adults navigate anxiety, grief, relationship recovery, and life transitions. For adults, I provide space for healing and grounding; for children, I combine creative approaches with parent consulting to build connection and emotional safety at home.
I support kids, teens, and adults with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, divorce, transracial adoption, and disability processing, acceptance, and advocacy.
Through play, sand tray, expressive arts, and nature-informed therapy, I help kids and adults navigate anxiety, grief, relationship recovery, and life transitions. For adults, I provide space for healing and grounding; for children, I combine creative approaches with parent consulting to build connection and emotional safety at home.
Many women grow up picturing a perfect family, only to find reality looks very different. Infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, NICU stays, medical terminations, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders can bring grief, fear, and isolation. You are not alone.
Many women grow up picturing a perfect family, only to find reality looks very different. Infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, NICU stays, medical terminations, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders can bring grief, fear, and isolation. You are not alone.
Some of these specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, opposition, school struggles, autism, adoption/foster struggles, etc.
I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.
Some of these specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, opposition, school struggles, autism, adoption/foster struggles, etc.
I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.
Scott A. Wright, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years expertise working with children, adults, couples, families, groups and organizations to uncover their purpose and function to their fullest potential. He believes in what works. His personalized and integrative approach to health, wellness and development leads to comprehensive and customized solutions that encourage clients to achieve a state of wholeness – often including mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, functional, social and community aspects.
Scott A. Wright, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years expertise working with children, adults, couples, families, groups and organizations to uncover their purpose and function to their fullest potential. He believes in what works. His personalized and integrative approach to health, wellness and development leads to comprehensive and customized solutions that encourage clients to achieve a state of wholeness – often including mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, functional, social and community aspects.
I specialize in neuro, academic, and psychological evaluations. I have expertise in assessing individuals of all ages for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal and Verbal Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Working Memory Deficits, Under Achievement and Low Motivation. My 28 years of experience in conducting comprehensive testing offer families and individuals a unique opportunity to gain insight into their behaviors and challenges, empowering them to reach their full potential.
I specialize in neuro, academic, and psychological evaluations. I have expertise in assessing individuals of all ages for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal and Verbal Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Working Memory Deficits, Under Achievement and Low Motivation. My 28 years of experience in conducting comprehensive testing offer families and individuals a unique opportunity to gain insight into their behaviors and challenges, empowering them to reach their full potential.
We are taking new clients at our office. We have can get you scheduled usually within 48 hrs.
We have a great staff of Therapists we can get you scheduled with. We believe that therapy is a journey to build a better you. Whether that is moving through trauma, exploring and conquering anxiety, learning sports psychology tactics, raising your child (and dealing with the wonderful adolescent drama), fighting addiction, or strengthening your marriage, we're in this together. If you enter my therapy office, you are here to grow. While therapy is a process, it does not have to be a long, drawn out, difficult and treacherous.
We are taking new clients at our office. We have can get you scheduled usually within 48 hrs.
We have a great staff of Therapists we can get you scheduled with. We believe that therapy is a journey to build a better you. Whether that is moving through trauma, exploring and conquering anxiety, learning sports psychology tactics, raising your child (and dealing with the wonderful adolescent drama), fighting addiction, or strengthening your marriage, we're in this together. If you enter my therapy office, you are here to grow. While therapy is a process, it does not have to be a long, drawn out, difficult and treacherous.
Heal from what happened without letting it define you and your future. We unravel old patterns and weave new ones. You’re not looking for years of therapy. You want to feel like yourself again and get back to your life. Together, we can heal trauma-related triggers, phobias, anxiety, and experiences that continue to interfere with daily life, relationships, sleep, and work. Whether it happened last week or years ago, we can help you feel less controlled by the memory, fears, or body sensations.
Heal from what happened without letting it define you and your future. We unravel old patterns and weave new ones. You’re not looking for years of therapy. You want to feel like yourself again and get back to your life. Together, we can heal trauma-related triggers, phobias, anxiety, and experiences that continue to interfere with daily life, relationships, sleep, and work. Whether it happened last week or years ago, we can help you feel less controlled by the memory, fears, or body sensations.
I strongly believe that our life experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves, our relationships, and our world view. While we may not have a choice in some of these life experiences, we have the potential to meet these challenges head on and overcome them. I believe in the power of recognizing our own self worth and strength and how utilizing this power can help us to make positive and meaningful changes in our lives. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and using that to help clients find meaning and connection.
I strongly believe that our life experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves, our relationships, and our world view. While we may not have a choice in some of these life experiences, we have the potential to meet these challenges head on and overcome them. I believe in the power of recognizing our own self worth and strength and how utilizing this power can help us to make positive and meaningful changes in our lives. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and using that to help clients find meaning and connection.
Jessica’s calm and patient demeanor helps clients feel safe while working with her. Jessica’s ultimate goal as a therapist is to continue to learn new and developing treatment models that will allow her to continue to be helpful to a greater number of clients and their families. The most important lesson Jessica wants her clients to learn is that “recovery is possible, and that purpose and physical movement play a critical role in mental health and wellness.” She is passionate about civil rights and self determination.
Jessica’s calm and patient demeanor helps clients feel safe while working with her. Jessica’s ultimate goal as a therapist is to continue to learn new and developing treatment models that will allow her to continue to be helpful to a greater number of clients and their families. The most important lesson Jessica wants her clients to learn is that “recovery is possible, and that purpose and physical movement play a critical role in mental health and wellness.” She is passionate about civil rights and self determination.
That constant knot in your chest isn't just stress and you're not "just overthinking it." You've been managing anxiety so long you forgot what it feels like to not carry it. You apologize when someone bumps into you. You rehearse texts before you send them. You say "I'm fine" so often you've stopped noticing you're lying. Underneath all of that is someone who learned a long time ago that their needs don't matter. I work with people carrying anxiety, depression, and the weight of old trauma, and I help them put it down.
That constant knot in your chest isn't just stress and you're not "just overthinking it." You've been managing anxiety so long you forgot what it feels like to not carry it. You apologize when someone bumps into you. You rehearse texts before you send them. You say "I'm fine" so often you've stopped noticing you're lying. Underneath all of that is someone who learned a long time ago that their needs don't matter. I work with people carrying anxiety, depression, and the weight of old trauma, and I help them put it down.
With over 25 years of experience as a Counseling Psychologist, I am currently in Private Practice and work with a broad spectrum of patients. I have extensive training with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and provide support and practical feedback to help my patients effectively address their personal life struggles. If you're looking for extra support and guidance to deal with a current challenging situation or ready to move forward in a different direction in your life, I welcome the opportunity to work with you to help you achieve your goals.
With over 25 years of experience as a Counseling Psychologist, I am currently in Private Practice and work with a broad spectrum of patients. I have extensive training with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and provide support and practical feedback to help my patients effectively address their personal life struggles. If you're looking for extra support and guidance to deal with a current challenging situation or ready to move forward in a different direction in your life, I welcome the opportunity to work with you to help you achieve your goals.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to start therapy. Many of the individuals I work with—adults, young adults, teens, and children—come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure how to put words to what they’re experiencing, even after trying to manage it on their own. That’s okay. My role is to help you feel understood and supported as we make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, life transitions, and emotional regulation or confidence challenges in a way that is warm, relational, and individualized.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to start therapy. Many of the individuals I work with—adults, young adults, teens, and children—come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure how to put words to what they’re experiencing, even after trying to manage it on their own. That’s okay. My role is to help you feel understood and supported as we make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, life transitions, and emotional regulation or confidence challenges in a way that is warm, relational, and individualized.
Do current events have you frazzled? Ever felt like you were in a relationship with someone who wasn't available? Or are you trying to rediscover yourself after divorce, having a child go off to college, or death of a loved one? I help people with all kinds of situations. Whether you are experiencing problems in a relationship, grief or bereavement, depression, anxiety, or a spiritual crisis, there is hope. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, psychodynamic theory, and routinely learn from experts in the field. Perhaps most important though, is that I listen.
Do current events have you frazzled? Ever felt like you were in a relationship with someone who wasn't available? Or are you trying to rediscover yourself after divorce, having a child go off to college, or death of a loved one? I help people with all kinds of situations. Whether you are experiencing problems in a relationship, grief or bereavement, depression, anxiety, or a spiritual crisis, there is hope. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, psychodynamic theory, and routinely learn from experts in the field. Perhaps most important though, is that I listen.
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Stormey Nielsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are an adult experiencing conflict with self, a teen or kid navigating behaviors and fitting in, or your concerns are more centered on racial identity or adoption identity, you feel I may be able to help.
Social work and therapy became my focus because I love to help others. I enjoy topics surrounding identity and I enjoy trauma focused work. As a TRA I’m especially passionate toward exploring the intersections of race and adoption. Finding your place at any age can be challenging; empowerment is needed through all stages.
Whether you are an adult experiencing conflict with self, a teen or kid navigating behaviors and fitting in, or your concerns are more centered on racial identity or adoption identity, you feel I may be able to help.
Social work and therapy became my focus because I love to help others. I enjoy topics surrounding identity and I enjoy trauma focused work. As a TRA I’m especially passionate toward exploring the intersections of race and adoption. Finding your place at any age can be challenging; empowerment is needed through all stages.
Specialized support is often essential for navigating the unique impacts and meanings that relinquishment and adoption hold for adoptees and those connected to them, past and present.
All clients are welcome. I use Internal Family Systems (parts work), Parent-Child Psychotherapy, and ACT. Expressive therapies like play therapy, art, and sand tray are great for kids, teens, and even adults. For trauma work, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which is similar to EMDR. I'm NTI adoption-competent trained. I also offer therapy in ASL.
Specialized support is often essential for navigating the unique impacts and meanings that relinquishment and adoption hold for adoptees and those connected to them, past and present.
All clients are welcome. I use Internal Family Systems (parts work), Parent-Child Psychotherapy, and ACT. Expressive therapies like play therapy, art, and sand tray are great for kids, teens, and even adults. For trauma work, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which is similar to EMDR. I'm NTI adoption-competent trained. I also offer therapy in ASL.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles? Do past experiences continue to shape your present in ways you wish they wouldn’t? I specialize in long-term therapy for children and adults navigating trauma, attachment wounds, and life transitions. My approach is deeply relational because healing happens in connection.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles? Do past experiences continue to shape your present in ways you wish they wouldn’t? I specialize in long-term therapy for children and adults navigating trauma, attachment wounds, and life transitions. My approach is deeply relational because healing happens in connection.
Some are navigating the complexities of adoption or foster care—questions of identity, belonging, and attachment that can echo throughout life.
In our work together, I use Brainspotting, a powerful brain-based method that helps release trauma held in the body and mind. Drawing on trauma-informed and attachment-focused care, I support healing from depression, trauma, adoption/foster care issues, and problematic sexual behaviors with compassion and evidence-based guidance.
Some are navigating the complexities of adoption or foster care—questions of identity, belonging, and attachment that can echo throughout life.
In our work together, I use Brainspotting, a powerful brain-based method that helps release trauma held in the body and mind. Drawing on trauma-informed and attachment-focused care, I support healing from depression, trauma, adoption/foster care issues, and problematic sexual behaviors with compassion and evidence-based guidance.
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in working with childhood trauma survivors, adoptees, and individuals experiencing grief, chronic issues due to cancer or other life-altering illnesses, and anxiety or depression. I also have experience working with faith transitions, people with disabilities and individuals in recovery. My main goal with my clients is to guide them to a state of calm and healing through validation and self-exploration. I help my clients to recognize the great potential they have within themselves to heal and be free of the struggles that have often held them down for many years.
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in working with childhood trauma survivors, adoptees, and individuals experiencing grief, chronic issues due to cancer or other life-altering illnesses, and anxiety or depression. I also have experience working with faith transitions, people with disabilities and individuals in recovery. My main goal with my clients is to guide them to a state of calm and healing through validation and self-exploration. I help my clients to recognize the great potential they have within themselves to heal and be free of the struggles that have often held them down for many years.
I specialize in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and adoption, attachment and family systems issues and am a Gottman trained couples therapist.
I support people in exploring the past, learn to ground in the present and build skills and strengths for the future. I am trained in EMDR, DBT and MBSR and I use these tools to help clients process and cope with traumatic events as well as daily life stressors and everything in between. I am also currently running an online adoption group.
I specialize in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and adoption, attachment and family systems issues and am a Gottman trained couples therapist.
I support people in exploring the past, learn to ground in the present and build skills and strengths for the future. I am trained in EMDR, DBT and MBSR and I use these tools to help clients process and cope with traumatic events as well as daily life stressors and everything in between. I am also currently running an online adoption group.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.