Eclectic Therapists in Layton, UT

Thank you for reaching out! I am committed to helping my clients resolve their concerns and believe everyone is capable of change and improving their lives. Recognizing you need assistance and exploring how therapists in your area can help you is a great first step. When we work together, it will be a collaborative effort. Above all, you will be treated with respect and unconditional positive regard while we work toward achieving the goals you set and the resolution of the problems you identify. I utilize an eclectic, client-centered treatment modality.

My specialty is working with those struggling from symptoms relating to complex trauma/PTSD, Grief & Loss, self-harm/suicidal ideation, childood abuse/neglect, religious abuse, relationship/marital issues, neurodivergent and life transitions. In addition, if you are are LGBTQ+ or transitioning, I provide gender affirming psychotherapy for transgender and gender nonconforming clients. I can help you navigate the unique challenges/barriers you may be facing in Utah. I will proudly advocate for you and support your emotional well-being.

Connie has been a mental health clinician for more than 25 years and has an extensive history in working with youth populations. She has also been a supervisor for many programs serving children. She has expanded her practice the last several years to include adults and has really enjoyed working with individuals throughout the lifespan. Connie has experience in working with clients that struggle with ADHD, emotion management, behavioral issues, autism, parenting, childhood trauma, divorce/separation, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, women's issues, stress management, self worth and suicidal ideation.

Life is hard. We do the best we can to solve our problems with the knowledge we have. But sometimes we find ourselves in a difficult spot where we need fresh perspectives and new thinking tools to help us deal with our problems in a healthier way. That is the benefit of counseling. In a safe and affirming environment, I help my clients find solutions to problems that are solvable, learn to better cope with those that are unsolvable, and discover deeper joy and meaning in life.

I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives and I'm here to help guide them on their individual path. I operate from a strengths-based perspective and focus on the whole individual in their environment. I love teaching coping skills and self-compassion. I have experience with ADHD, trauma, and I'm an LGBTQ+ affirming clinician.

I believe that good therapy can provide a renewed sense of hope and purpose in today’s world. I am passionate about helping people make positive, meaningful changes in their lives.  I provide a safe and empowering space as I listen to your story and then together we create the path that leads to improved self-love, acceptance, healing, contentment, and purposeful living. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and enjoy utilizing this treatment modality in helping clients who desire to heal from trauma and/or various limiting, negative core beliefs about self.

Over the last 11 years, I have had the privilege of working with great people in helping them achieve their potential. I focus especially on creating healthy relationships within the family environment, and teaching children positive self esteem and respect for themselves and others. I apply positive psychology and strength-based training to increase the abilities and desires of youth to succeed and improve performance at home and at school. I have tremendous respect for the notion that no one is great at everything, but through hard work everyone can be great at something.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and adjustment to life changes. I also specialize in self-esteem enhancement. As a mental health provider, I hold a firm belief in human capability and resiliency. As a therapist, I focus on helping clients utilize their potential. I have 10 years of experience, as a mental health clinician. I provide therapy for teens and adults who struggle with a variety circumstances.

Through years of clinical practice, professional training & personal experience, my greatest strength is my belief that people can overcome life's greatest challenges and create new opportunities. Clients enjoy my optimistic, warm, yet direct approach to immediately solving problems. My ability to help identify and understand core issues leads to permanent change. I love what I do and feel it a privilege to help people find the freedom, healing, and passion their hearts yearn for. Please call me for a free initial consultation and we can discuss options. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hello! I am Marcia Light, I have intensely worked as a counselor helping clients to gain more clarity and reveling their own strengths and potential. My clients learn strategies to accomplish their goals and achieve overall well-being. Yeah, life can be distressing, emotions can get on the way and sometimes we can feel stuck and overwhelmed in negative patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving.

My practice is named En Route because in my experience all of us are on some form of journey. Sometimes our journeys are smooth, other times they're complicated and maybe frightening. Very few people create and sustain change all alone. Community is essential and it can be fun. There are so many directions to head and goals to accomplish on our journeys; it is my honor and privilege to join people and groups on their paths. Turns out a lot of us learn best by doing. Horses help us make real time change and offer instant feedback. It doesn't hurt that horses have much in common with people and act as great relationship role models.

I was in the ER when a mom brought in her son who had broken his arm. The little guy became frantic as the doctor tried to evaluate: “No, don’t touch it!” Then the boy had an idea, holding up his other arm and brightly suggesting, “Here, look at this arm.” Psychotherapy works best when we go to the brokenness of our hearts, not getting distracted by blame, who else should change, or what’s unfair on our planet. Reverence and irreverence, support and confrontation, cold numbers and warm intuition: I blend them all. I also keep in mind the end goal: get well enough, close out psychotherapy, and get on with living.

My purpose in working with clients, metaphorically speaking, is not to command another person's vessel; rather, to serve as a trusted navigator through uncertain waters. I support and protect my client's autonomy and purpose in discovering the best version of themselves through objectivity, self-discovery, and occasional service as a devil's advocate, if necessary; for example, "admit that you are weak... And then prove yourself wrong. Purposely and with passion."

I specialize in creating a space where patients can feel safe to share who they really are and what they are experiencing. This allows them to naturally become aware of changes they want to make and gives them support as they explore those changes. I am honored to be invited to accompany patients on their healing journey and feel deep respect for those courageous enough to engage in the process of healing and changing their lives.

"It is not uncommon to feel alone in our challenges, I believe it is important for us to feel that we are Not alone." I love the opportunity to help those individuals and their family members who are ready for change, whether that be in day to day living, problem solving, thinking patterns, relationships, resurfacing memories, repetitive behaviors, anger or mood imbalance. I have been a practicing therapist since 2004 and have treated multiple types of anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, abuse/neglect, PTSD and other mood and behavioral disorders. I also work with first responders and veterans.

I firmly believe there is a function to our behavior. Sometimes it's obvious, sometimes not. And sometimes, while our behavior made sense at one time, maybe even to the point of saving our life, it is no longer serving us. We're all just doing the best that we can but sometimes the way we're coping leads to highly negative impacts on our body, mind, spirit, & relationships. A wise mentor once shared with me that our capacity for change comes from our ability (and willingness) to reflect. I seek to empower my clients to gain the tools and self-awareness they need in order to cultivate a sense of peace and personal agency.

My clients come to me feeling that life, motherhood, marriage, or just life in general is not what they had hoped for. I often hear from my new clients: “I feel overwhelmed.” “I'm stuck and don’t know how to move forward.” “I feel like I am failing my kids.” “I am burnt out but don’t know what to change.” Can you relate? Motherhood is hard. And even harder when you struggle with guilt, shame, boundaries, and perfectionism. Without help, it’s easy to stay stuck and feed those negative beliefs.

Life is a process and journey. When one feels stuck (sometimes chronically stuck), it is vital to understand why they are stuck and how to get moving forward again. I strive to help my clients to honestly and courageously seek to understand the conceptual nature of their problems with trauma, addiction, and relationship patterns. When clients can attend, listen, understand, validate, care, and nurture themselves, they can find their way in the journey. As couples and families learn to see each other, create and maintain safety and security, and soothe each other they can find deep and satisfying connections.

Aspire Counseling Network provides outpatient mental health services for adults, adolescents, and children. With diverse backgrounds and a wide range of specialties, our clinicians are committed to guiding you on a personalized path to healing utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.