I specialize in working with teens and children who struggle with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and victims of abuse. I like to involve parents in the process so that it is a team approach and everyone can utilize skills to help each other. I also work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety and life changes. I enjoy teaching skills and tools to implement in daily life.

As a therapist I help people deal with pain, conflicts, and emotional difficulties. Are you experiencing challenges in your life such as divorce, depression, parenting issues, anxiety and relationship issues? Life's challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Sometimes we need professional support and encouragement to get through these difficult times. Therapy should be a safe place to go for help when you feel at an impasse. I welcome you and seek to create an atmosphere where you will feel at ease as I offer guidance using research-based interventions in a confidential, non-judgmental atmosphere.

Melissa Doty graduated from the University of Utah with a dual Master’s in social work and public health. She has always had a passion for life and finding ways to navigate difficult transitions and meet challenges that arise each day. Melissa has worked extensively with adults and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. One of the goals Melissa has in working with clients is to meet them where they are and help them create a life worth living. She is enthusiastic about helping her clients find ways to reach their full potential.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Brigham Young University and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I have been a director over substance abuse and mental health programs, working with a variety of clients. I am experienced in adult and adolescent addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal and relationship issues, personality disorders, and victim issues stemming from all areas of abuse; as well as additional training in trauma and domestic violence. One of my passions is running a Women's Empowerment group, which I have done for the last six years.

At one time or another we all tend to lose our way. Finding our way back can be difficult. Courage is the ability to do the things we don't enjoy so we can then feel better and accomplish more. Talking about our issues and seeking help is not easy. There is hope and a safe place to share your worries, concerns, and to work on any issues. Finding a compassionate, supportive, therapist who believes in your abilities to overcome your issues with minor adjustments is why I became licensed. Give me a call and lets go to work.

Are you struggling right now? Are you feeling discouraged or hopeless? Whether its trauma, faith crisis, depression/anxiety, difficult relationships, or problems with pornography, there is hope and healing. I believe that all of these struggles are opportunities in disguise and that every person is given individual challenges that can lead to the highest growth and good. I love my work helping people find their special path of healing. I use a person centered, attachment based, mindful approach to therapy with a specific focus on client strengths and positive psychology. My goal is to create a safe place of support.

You deserve to feel connected and safe in your closest relationships. It is lonely, painful, and frustrating when those relationships aren't going as you'd like. You may be confused about how to help a child who is struggling. You might wonder if you're making the right choices for your child and you may even worry that you're a bad parent. Or, maybe you feel disconnected from a partner. You long to feel close to the person you care about, but years of hurt and bottled up emotion make it difficult to know where to start.

Whatever life challenges you may be facing, a crucial step toward resolution and healing is to find a compassionate, listening ear, and a safe place where you can be yourself. Whether you are searching for healing for yourself or a loved one, I can help. I value and respect diversity. I believe each person has the power to heal his or her life. I care about what you are going through and I want to hear your story.

It's been said that change doesn't occur until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change. I love to work with clients who are ready to embrace change in the pursuit of bettering their lives! I fully support my clients navigation toward solutions to life's difficulties. I enjoy working with those who are engaged in the therapeutic process and are open to feedback. The best predictor of therapy success is the relationship between the clinician and client. I like to be able to engage with clients using humor & finding joy in the experience of cultivating a working relationship that mirrors real life.

I primarily focus on work with couples, individuals and parent-teen dyads and triads (parent and teen or both parents and teen). I enjoy helping clients work on a variety of therapeutic goals including bettering/fortifying romantic and family relationships, coping with depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-worth/self-esteem, as well as overcoming trauma, grief and loss, seeking a full and rich life, becoming your best self and navigating the ups and downs of life.

Are you feeling stuck? If you are, maybe you have thought about reaching out for help. Often, what we need in that moment is a safe place where we can be ourselves, with someone who believes in us. With support, you can find your way again. I would like to help. You don't have to travel this path alone. There is hope for the unexpected changes life can throw at us. I provide a place where you can be yourself and ask the questions you need to ask. We can find answers together. Even if you have attempted therapy in the past and not felt successful, contact me and see how different good therapy can truly be. I am here to help.

At Come About Youth Services we recognize the importance of individualized treatment. Our therapist and staff offer a diverse culture and backgrounds to ensure each clients individuality is represented. It is our mission to provide safe, psycho-educational and individual treatment to each client we serve. Come About is a nautical term - when the captain of the ship states "Come About," the crew makes changes to sails and the ship "Comes About," to make a precise change in direction; this is our goal with each client. To help them find their clear direction.

Don't be deceived by the name, Quality Youth Services group works with all ages and need level. The client that is the best fit is one who is motivated to make personal life changes, family restructuring change or who may be ordered to complete counseling for court/work obligations. Youth who meet the criteria for NOJOS work (sexual reactive/active) levels 1-4. Three offices to meet your need located along the Wasatch Front. We offer Telehealth to new and existing clients on a HIPPA compliant platform. All new client paperwork and payments can be made directly on the platform.

Is your child or teen defiant, disrespectful, angry, or won't follow rules? Is your son or daughter struggling with depression, anxiety, social skills, school, or self-confidence? As a parent do you struggle to know the best approach to parent your child through this difficult period in their life and your life? I have successfully worked with high risk youth and overwhelmed parents from all over the country in my practice and as the Clinical Director of a residential treatment center for "troubled" youth. I understand, I know how to help both you and your child, and I'd like to help you.

With Covid-19, your health is of utmost importance during these stressful times. I offer telehealth services that are covered by most insurance plans. I have been a therapist for 25 years working with most areas of difficulty that impact a client's life. Sometime it feels like no one can understand you or your pain or can help. Often small adjustments are all that are needed to untap the answers and strengths that are inside. I believe in your ability to be able to use your strength. Partner with me to find a way to overcome the difficulty you are facing. If you are ready to make a change in your life lets get started.

Reaching out for help is never easy, but neither is hanging onto years of pain. I am passionate about helping people heal. I find myself most commonly working with PTSD, faith transitions, anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. I'm specially trained in EMDR, a method that is highly effective in treating all types of trauma. So much of our upbringings impact how we view ourselves in the world. That's why my counseling works to repair past hurts so we can repair the present. To do that, I connect with my clients in a natural, authentic way. Counseling is a raw process, and I'm with you every step of the way.

Do you, your spouse or child struggle with pornography addiction/compulsion? Overcoming a behavior that's been going on for years is not usually done alone. These individuals typically need to learn real "in the moment" management skills to avoid slips/relapses with pornography while also targeting other factors which also may be driving/influencing the behavior. This is more than teaching a simple coping skill. I also work with the spouse/parents to help manage their needs and possible trauma to the discovery of these behaviors.

If you are suffering from conflicts at home, work, at church, or in your relationships, we can help you. We will help you illuminate the nature of your problems, analyze conflicts and relationship issues, help you understand them and yourself better, and work together with you to resolve inner pain, anguish, and interpersonal challenges. When you feel stuck in a rut and need a fresh perspective to figure out how to move forwad on your life journey, reach out for help!

I believe in people and that they can improve and overcome challenges of every kind, given the right tools, knowledge, and support. I adhere mainly to principles from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy and work hard to empower clients to find solutions to their problems by building their own strengths and by focusing on the person as a whole. Learning new ways to think and new perspectives about our world around us makes a big difference in our finding success and strength to change course when we are feeling a little confused and lost about life.