Male Therapists in Provo, UT

I specialize in treating clients struggling with pornography addiction, behavioral disorders with adolescent males, depression, anxiety, spiritual identity, and other common concerns that bring people to therapy. I'm especially adept at working with clients who want to draw from their religious background to find healing, with a particular emphasis on working with those from the LDS faith. I particularly enjoy working with college aged men struggling with addiction, adolescent boys, and premarital and newlywed couples.

Depression triggered by feeling hopeless and helpless, High anxiety triggered by work stress and feeling overwhelmed with projects , Anger issues because people don’t understand you and you don’t understand people, Trauma because of your experience with abuse and neglect is currently affecting your life, Infidelity because you lack spontaneity and adventure in your relationship, Marital issues because your spouse is not actively listening or validating your feelings, Men issues because you feel nothing is going right in your life, and women issues because you put family/friends needs before your self-care

Are you or a loved one dealing with a difficult situations in your life? Is your marriage struggling, do you have a child struggling with anxiety, depression? Addictions to pornography, drugs and alcohol, or just feeling overwhelmed by life? I would love to meet. I believe you are stronger than you think and with a little help and guidance, you can make the changes in your life that have been causing so much pain. As a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience, I would love to talk and assess your situations and get you back on the path to connection, health and happiness.

I have been working in the Mental Health field for over 20 years in a variety of settings. I have had several years experience working with teenagers in Residential Treatment Center's, and have worked with clients of all ages in day treatment, outpatient clinics, and private practice. I use an individualized therapeutic approach to help people work through their struggles, stress, and other issues that have caused problems in their day to day life. I specialize in working with teenagers, college-aged, and adults.

Our typical clients are those with issues of sexual dysfunction. This includes those with issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, satisfaction, or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction. Most of my clients are from a conservative religious background, but this is not a must. We see clients that have a range of personal beliefs and values. We meet regularly with individuals and couples. Meeting as a couple is not a must. Individuals dealing with sexual dysfunction or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction that are not in a committed relationship are also welcomed in treatment. We also have a Spanish speaking therapist.

A quote I have always loved says, "Courage can't see around corners but goes around them anyways." It takes courage to change, to improve, to set and reach goals, to heal, and even to manage your life. My passion is helping others to live their best life. No matter what your circumstance, if you are willing to take the first step by seeking help through therapy, I can be there to help you walk through. I am a licensed clinical therapist and provide customized therapy services.

I specialize in adolescents, young adults & parenting. My main areas of expertise are processing information challenges (as defined by rigid thinking, stress sensitive, disorganized, "not getting it", struggles with change/transitions, & social struggles), anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment/adoption, trauma & problematic pornography viewing. I help clients build resilience in their lives to more effectively face their challenges & take an active approach when needed with experiential therapy (going for a walk, jog, hike or bike ride--depending on the need & value to help the client progress and grow). EMDR trained.

I see individuals that desire and are willing to work at creating better relationships and lives. Sometimes we may feel stuck; unable to control our emotions and thought processes. I bring hope and tools to help provide healing and growth. We get a clear picture and understanding of what we want the outcome of therapy to be. We come up with priorities to work on and then experience interventions that create awareness, understanding, skills, hope and motivation to do what works! We then do our homework. We continue in this process, making any adjustments, till we achieve our "healthier life"!

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.

I like to come at therapy kind of like I would a drummer at a jam session. I'm there to find a groove with another voice. I want to communicate with you and help you to open up and learn to express yourself. We will seek understanding first and then we will find a way to encourage healing and growth that is unique to you and builds a stronger identity. I am strengths-based and I like to find existing skills to help a client build a new way of thinking and interacting with their body. This is also a very effective way of beginning the process of healing symptoms of PTSD in conjunction with other evidence based trauma treatments.

Finding a therapist you connect with can make all the difference in your progress in therapy.  I have found having good rapport with my clients, connecting on things outside of therapy, helps us work towards your goals.  I pull from my love of reading, philosophy, neuroscience, and well timed humor to help drive a point home. Whether it is diffucult struggles, life transitions, mental health battles, existential turmoil, or goal setting, I'm here for you and your loved ones. I genuinely consider it my life's work.

I have considerable experience and success working with individuals who struggle with pornography addiction issues, anxiety, depression, self esteem and other distorted and irrational beliefs of themselves and their experiences in life that results in struggles with daily functioning and coping strategies. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of the therapeutic process while watching individuals make positive changes for the better in their lives.

You are worth it. I can help you find healing, peace and happiness. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity struggles, betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, marriage issues, spiritual identity, faith crisis, mixed faith marriages, and problematic patterns that prevent you from being happy. I work particularly well with teens and their parents–and have experience working in adolescent residential treatment. I also work well with issues relating to adoption and attachment.

***2 Openings Available*** I believe relationships are the most potent development and protective context for development; as such I view relationship as the primary source of strength and healing. I help couples and families to improve communication and trust to buffer against depression, suicide, and many other stressors. Couple and families that want to feel closer to one another and address the behaviors, depression, suicidality keeping them apart should feel hope and support through our work--we will specifically target the causes and consequences of these issues.

I can help you work towards the real issue right away and help you start feeling better from the first session. First thing I want to say is that I am so sorry your heart is feeling a consistent pain...This pain is very important to me and I am here for you. We can make it. A broken heart is the root of most individual and relationship problems. The brains job is to reduce pain and numb the heart. I believe that you can learn all the coping skills in the world, however, if your heart is broken, those skills usually will not work. Once the heart feels soothed and understood then the mind may accept new solutions and skills.

Couples often long to feel close but get stuck in their problems. It can seem like there’s no way out of emotional conflicts, sexual difficulties, past mistakes in the relationship, or other issues. I believe in healing that gets to the root – healing that is deep, self-reflective, compassionate, honest, and real. I work with clients and their partners and family members to heal from difficult past experiences, trauma, and current conflicts toward brighter futures, stronger relationships, and a more secure sense of self.

Do you have a strong desire to fully love and be loved?Do you find that something always gets in the way of healthy relationships, whether that’s with romantic partners or friends and family?Maybe you have a partner, but find that you’re always fighting or keeping your distance from each other. Perhaps you feel lost and alone, without purpose or meaning in the world.Many people I work with have struggled with distracting behaviors, like sex or porn issues, which are really about anxiety and a fear of true connection. I help people overcome challenges, so they can find loving connections with themselves, with others, and their faith.

I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.