Couples Counseling Therapists in Provo, UT

Sam has been doing therapy since 2008 in his home country of Australia and in the United States. His main goal is to help clients feel safe and comfortable in what can be a difficult process. Anyone can get stuck in painful or distressing cycles, and Sam works with clients to identify new options and pathways. With couples and families, Sam helps clients move from feeling hurt and stuck to feeling safe and connected.

Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships.

Each relationship 's story has successes and struggles. I believe some of the most powerful personal healing happens in relationships since many wounds (e.g., mental, emotional, attachment, etc.) are also rooted in relationships. My efforts focus on accessing that healing by exploring underlying beliefs, wounds, and fears that get in the way of you feeling connected with yourself, your partner / spouse , and others in your life.

We understand that as humans we are meant to be in relationships; we are wired for connection. Knowing this, it is our goal to work support and facilitate change with our clients in sustainable and lasting ways. We value the influence of the systems in which individuals live, and we find working with the whole system provides (whether in the room or not) more holistic work and healing. We work with individuals, couples , and families through varies challenges and healing processes.

Now accepting new clients! I am dubbed as the marriage doctor, producing real results and saving countless marriags. We can save/strengthen yours! Longing to feel more connected? Want to improve dating results? In a codependent relationship ? Want to overcome addiction? Feel like you're never good enough? I can help. Connection is a universal human need. Relationship problems, addiction and codependence are all rooted in ruptured connection with your parents during childhood. By untangling these pieces, you can create deep, fulfilling connection with loved ones and take back your life and fix feeling lonely in a marriage (so painful)

I strive to be relationship focused in all I do as a counselor, even in my individual work. I believe the research and have observed how loneliness hurts: we thrive when connected and struggle when isolated. I utilize EFT and the Gottman Method with couples ; I focus on family work with children because individual play therapy is often unhelpful, in the long-term; Filial Play Therapy and PCIT are my favorites models for parents with their children. I utilize ACT and Arbinger principles in most of my work. I foster connections with my clients but especially between clients and their people, including their spiritual Connection.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I specialize in psychedelic integration and trauma-healing. My clinical work and training has been focused on assisting those with emotional, behavioral, and social concerns, many of which stem from a history of adverse experiences, reach a place where their actions and lives are led by True Self. I began providing therapy in a substance abuse treatment facility and am now the Clinical Director of a residential program for adults. I worked for a few years with incarcerated adolescents in a long-term secure facility. I now work with individuals of diverse ages, histories, and treatment goals.

Life is difficult. All of us are faced with stress, pain, loss, and feeling out of control in our lives. Sometimes, even the strongest people you know need a little bit of help to work through life’s more difficult problems. You may be experiencing some of your own life’s challenges and feel you have done all you can to cope, yet find things are not changing or improving. You may not know exactly where to go for help, who the best person would be to talk to, or what to expect from therapy. These are normal questions and concerns. All of us here at New Beginnings Counseling Group want to reassure you…You are in the right place!

Experiencing deep hurt, frustration, or loneliness in your marriage can feel like your whole world is collapsing. As a therapist, I am here to meet you and your partner where you are without judgment. I empower you to bravely explore uncomfortable emotions within your relationship , understand your own internal worlds, and show up in authentic and connecting ways. This can be hard–as it requires vulnerability, honesty, and practice–but I believe in you! Some of the greatest hope and healing I have witnessed transpire between partners in the therapy room.

You made a mistake this morning. It was small, but you can’t get it out of your head. You keep thinking about it. You feel like your thoughts are a runaway train and you can’t stop them. You try to consider what you could have done differently, and yet it’s in the past. You start to question other choices you’ve made. Are you making the right call? Doubt creeps in. You find it hard to concentrate on your family or partner , your job, or schoolwork. Your mind hurts, your stomach hurts, body hurts. You feel exhausted; it's only been an hour.

My practice is focused primarily on working with young adults. I am particularly gratified by watching young women find their true identity and recognize their own capacity for love and strength. I have training and experience in treating trauma/PTSD, depression, self-harm, parent-child relationship issues, anxiety, perfectionism, substance abuse, sexual reactivity, life transitions, emotional abuse and low self-esteem.

I care very deeply, and I work hard to create a safe space in therapy where you feel heard and a part of the change process. My person-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy allows me to adapt to your specific needs in the therapeutic space.

With a strong knowledge in couples and families, I have had great success in working with marital issues, divorce recovery (how to manage co-parenting and life after divorce) mental health disorders and challenges, issues with sexuality, self-harm, trauma recovery, and mood disorders both individually and within the family system. My systems approach and integration of Christian principles, if desired, have helped thousands to lead stronger healthier, more productive lives.

Uncertainty is inevitable but suffering doesn't have to be. There is a pathway forward through the distress of disconnection, grief and loss, faith transitions, and anxiety. Transforming painful feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, or unmet needs can occur by creating connections through emotional processing. Therapy is tailored to your specific goals and needs with: deepening relational connection, anxiety, addictions, grief/loss, faith transition, emotional challenges, and family therapy. Creating a validating and respectful therapeutic experience is central to inviting growth and change.

My clients say that I really care about finding a way for you to overcome your concerns. I understand that you have something bothering you, whether it is anxiety, depression, relational issues, or something else, and I will work to give you the tools to feel better. I live for the moment when someone I work with feels they have met their goals and leaves happier. Many of my previous clients have shared what a good experience they had in therapy, and I would love for you to have a great experience as well.

I seek to help clients who are interested in psychological testing and psychotherapy. I strive to use therapeutic assessment procedures that not only help us arrive at a diagnostic conclusion, but also at place where there is a possibility for a new relationship with the difficult condition itself. In providing psychotherapy, I try to emphasize that life's challenges, even the most painful or uncertain, contain the seedlings of new possibilities. As we approach them together, we can open a door to renewed purpose in pursuit of what matters most to you. Don't quit! We can never exhaust our ability to experience something new!

Our mission is to help dating, engaged, and newly married couples explore, evaluate, strengthen, and prepare their relationship for the most important commitment they will make. The research is clear. Couples who participate in some form of structured premarital education and/or counseling are more likely to have a stable and satisfying marriage compared to those who do not. The Center of Marriage Preparation has the most comprehensive, personalize premarital preparation program in Utah to assist couples in everything they need to know before they say, “I do.” We also work with married couples as well.

I can help you find what you're looking for. We know that no two people are exactly alike. I believe you need a customized therapy approach that works just for you. I can use your unique personality, goals, and beliefs to help you become your best self. I will treat you with compassion and help you use your strengths to achieve your goals. The truth is that sometimes good people get stuck in patterns they just can't fix on their own. I'll help you find a fresh perspective and find new ways to solve old problems.