Therapists in Provo, UT

Your relationship is being torn away from you. You ask yourself, " How did we drift so far apart?" Yearning to find the love, intimacy and closeness you had both known almost feels foreign, but the desire to try all within your power keeps compelling you to move forward. You want the mending, intimacy and healing to start now. Just to be seen and understood would be amazing!

Are you looking for a therapist that loves working with couples and will not waste your time? That believes that you can make progress whether you feel you're ready to start therapy or not? If so, then please schedule a session with me. I have 25 years of experience and specialize in making marriages matter, become more connective, and emotionally connected once again. Not your current problem? Do you "escape" and "numb out" through gaming, pornography, alcohol, or sex? Or struggle with self-esteem or shaming yourself? Once again, please reach out and schedule with me to begin your healing journey forward.

My passion for psychology comes from the true joy and fulfillment of connecting with others. Psychological change can be hard and take on many forms, but we will work toward cultivating self-compassion, psychological flexibility, and resiliency, as well as develop actionable skills to specifically target your concerns. I largely draw from principles of mindfulness, neuroscience, and cognitive-behavioral therapies (ACT, CBT, DBT) and tailor my interventions based on the latest research in the mental health field.

I am a person centered therapist committed to helping people find hope and healing. I love working with individuals, couples, and families using a strengths based solution focused approach along with Emotionally Focused Therapy. Engaging in therapy takes courage and I can help you move forward on the path of healing.

Are you a teenager, young adult or adult struggling with your relationships or connecting with others? Is your anxiety so crippling it interferes with the quality of your life? Do you find that you lack social skills development and would like the chance to learn new skills and have support? You are not alone! Through individual and group therapy I can help you understand these struggles, learn new skills, and practice connecting with others within the safety of therapy which helps you understand yourself and in turn can help you lead a more fulfilling life.

Hello! My name is Wade and I have been helping young adults and young couples who are looking for real solutions for their real situation. For over 20 years I have gained various tools to better understand the challenges University students and their families face before, during, and after their educational experiences.

I am passionate about helping others strive to overcome whatever challenges or struggles that they may face in life. I love working with adults, couples, children, and teens in helping them to navigate these struggles. I believe that every person is an individual and has a need to be seen, be heard, and feel connected to others. I use techniques that are grounded in evidence-based interventions such as solution focused, DBT, and ACT, ART (accelerated resolution therapy) all while creating a space of love, empathy, and compassion that will allow you to feel heard and respected.

I have provided psychotherapy services to a variety of adolescent and adult patients in many settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential programs. In my private practice, my patients have many types of issues and concerns, and in essence they generally are seeking help to better navigate this journey we call life. I use a variety of treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, existential/psychodynamic, mindfulness, and others to help individuals identify goals and to develop and implement effective coping strategies to enhance well-being and to feel better.

As a first-generation Asian immigrant to the U.S. and an ex-Mormon, I understand the difficulty of blending cultures, values, and faith transition. It is important to me to help individuals feel heard and give them a sense of belonging. I want my clients to be able to tell their stories without being judged and live fully without shame and guilt. In our sessions, you will gain a new perspective on yourself and find the confidence to take on any challenges in your life. I want you to be able to view your experiences through a different lens.

Have you been struggling with the same problems, thoughts, or feelings for weeks, months, or even years and can't seem to get them under control? Are your intimate, social, and work relationships being affected by reoccurring problems and thoughts? It's very frustrating when your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are not in line with your values and who you want to be. You know that if you could just learn to let go of the past and focus on the present, then your life and relationships will improve; but you just don't know how. Is there hope?

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.

Most people would rather hide from change than embrace it. When we do, unseen opportunities aren’t realized. We encourage our clients to focus on positive change- more on strengths than on weaknesses, the solution instead of the problem.

Finding the right therapist can be difficult, especially if you feel you don't fit the mold. While I have years of experience working with those from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds, I believe that having a therapeutic space free from undue religious influence or judgement is ideal for growth and change. The Therapy Inn hopes to provide that safe environment where those from any background will feel welcomed, understood, and respected regardless of world view, religious affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, or how you take your coffee (or don't.)

My approach integrates trauma-informed care and mindful practices to help increase your self-awareness and emotional intelligence. We can explore past experiences that may be holding you back, develop healthy coping skills, and navigate challenging relationships. I work with kids, teenagers, and adults. As a student intern, I have many resources available to me to personalize your treatment to research-based modalities for whatever you're going through. I am committed to doing the necessary work and research outside of your sessions to make the most of our time together.

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, & TRAUMATIC LIFE EXPERIENCES? Have you or a loved one ever experienced symptoms of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress -- i.e. sadness, loss of pleasure in things you used to enjoy, hard time concentrating, irritable, racing thoughts, tension in your body, isolating yourself from others, or reliving traumatic memories? Are you looking for proven help that works? Adolescents and adults alike that see me complete a pre and post test inventory so we can objectively track their improvements and they consistently report enjoying greater happiness, peace, & rest after our work together.

I believe that the body, mind & soul are intertwined. As a counselor & coach my purpose & goal is to inspire & empower you, teaching you the tools you need to interpret & respond to situations differently. I offer you the opportunity to learn different & new ways of understanding yourself & reasons for your feelings & thoughts. I will help you to see the situations you face as opportunities to grow & evolve. I will work closely & intently with you to encourage & offer focus & clarification on what steps to take to experience more peace, calm & good in life, improving you.

Each person’s story has successes and struggles, and I believe every individual has what it takes to find healing and growth. As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed therapist, my efforts focus on accessing that healing and growth by exploring underlying beliefs, wounds, and fears that get in the way of you feeling connected with yourself and the important people in your life.

Life often causes deep troubled feelings: depression and anxiety, self-doubt and insecurity, tense fights in relationships, and emotional distance with loved ones. We feel hurt, put down, and wounded by those around us. We feel we don’t measure up, that our feelings don’t matter, and we have way more flaws than strengths. All these things are related to ONE thing: We have self-defeating habits of thinking and inadequate skills for working through deep troubled emotions. All these can be shifted and healed with the RIGHT kind of help so that you feel greater joy and peace in your life and harmony and closeness in your relationships.

I grew up in Mongolia where vulnerability was viewed as a sign of weakness in the community. Due to the culture, I had been trained to suppress my feelings throughout my life. I suffered silently when I had anxiety, depression, and traumas in my family of origin. I know how hard it is when nobody understands you, feeling numb while feeling a lot of emotions, and struggling to forgive while loving loved ones. However, I was lucky to find the right therapist who cared, cried, and helped me deeply. Therapy helped me to empower myself and bring change in my life.