Gestalt Therapists in Salem, UT
Religious trauma. Spiritual abuse. Recovery from purity culture. For the past ten years, I’ve specialized in supporting women with complex trauma. In recent years, I’ve added a specialization in religious trauma. Like other forms of trauma, religious trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. I primarily work with women, but I’m also an affirming ally of the LGBTQ community. My goal is to help clients untangle the web of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep them feeling stuck—and support them in reclaiming a sense of safety and self. Let's go deeper than symptom relief into real emotional healing.
Religious trauma. Spiritual abuse. Recovery from purity culture. For the past ten years, I’ve specialized in supporting women with complex trauma. In recent years, I’ve added a specialization in religious trauma. Like other forms of trauma, religious trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. I primarily work with women, but I’m also an affirming ally of the LGBTQ community. My goal is to help clients untangle the web of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep them feeling stuck—and support them in reclaiming a sense of safety and self. Let's go deeper than symptom relief into real emotional healing.
The fact that you’re here, reading this, tells me you’re already beginning the brave work of coming back to yourself. That’s something to be proud of—truly, congratulations on taking this first step. I specialize in supporting women and non-binary individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, and the many life transitions that come with these experiences. I also have a deep appreciation for the unique challenges and strengths that come with co-occurring traits of Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD.
The fact that you’re here, reading this, tells me you’re already beginning the brave work of coming back to yourself. That’s something to be proud of—truly, congratulations on taking this first step. I specialize in supporting women and non-binary individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, and the many life transitions that come with these experiences. I also have a deep appreciation for the unique challenges and strengths that come with co-occurring traits of Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD.
Healing begins when you feel safe to show up fully as yourself—questions, emotions, contradictions and all. My work is centered around helping women, young adults, and faith-transitioning individuals make peace with their past, reconnect with their bodies, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust.
I specialize in working with trauma, body image, perfectionism, anxiety, and religious deconstruction. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck between who they were told to be and who they’re becoming. My role is to walk alongside you as you untangle those old stories and build something more true and whole.
Healing begins when you feel safe to show up fully as yourself—questions, emotions, contradictions and all. My work is centered around helping women, young adults, and faith-transitioning individuals make peace with their past, reconnect with their bodies, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust.
I specialize in working with trauma, body image, perfectionism, anxiety, and religious deconstruction. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck between who they were told to be and who they’re becoming. My role is to walk alongside you as you untangle those old stories and build something more true and whole.
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Physical tension, existential fears, mood swings, chronic stress, problematic habits and relationship patterns can all come from unresolved events (traumatic or otherwise). As long as these events remain unresolved, those struggles will continue. Maybe you've tried self-help books, coaches, or therapy before, but they felt like just another polite conversation or useful information that doesn't seem to actually spark change. You want to understand what's happening, why, and do something about it, not just be validated and change nothing.
Physical tension, existential fears, mood swings, chronic stress, problematic habits and relationship patterns can all come from unresolved events (traumatic or otherwise). As long as these events remain unresolved, those struggles will continue. Maybe you've tried self-help books, coaches, or therapy before, but they felt like just another polite conversation or useful information that doesn't seem to actually spark change. You want to understand what's happening, why, and do something about it, not just be validated and change nothing.
Are you facing challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD/Autism, relationship struggles, body image concerns, or faith transitions? I know life's complexities can feel overwhelming and seeking support is a courageous and transformative step. As a therapist, I provide personalized, compassionate care to help you navigate these difficulties and unlock your potential for resilience and growth. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with deep empathy, creating a safe space where you can explore your story, build self-awareness, and cultivate meaningful change.
Are you facing challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD/Autism, relationship struggles, body image concerns, or faith transitions? I know life's complexities can feel overwhelming and seeking support is a courageous and transformative step. As a therapist, I provide personalized, compassionate care to help you navigate these difficulties and unlock your potential for resilience and growth. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with deep empathy, creating a safe space where you can explore your story, build self-awareness, and cultivate meaningful change.
I am Betty Roos, LMFT, I am originally from Chile and moved to California around 2007. I got my B.A from UCLA and my M.A from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I enjoy being multi-cultural and connecting with people through what makes them different. I work with individuals, couples, and groups using a holistic approach based on what is being called for. I conduct therapy in English and Spanish. Most of my experience is with individuals from different backgrounds going through depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger management, co-dependency, reunification between parents and children, among others.
I am Betty Roos, LMFT, I am originally from Chile and moved to California around 2007. I got my B.A from UCLA and my M.A from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I enjoy being multi-cultural and connecting with people through what makes them different. I work with individuals, couples, and groups using a holistic approach based on what is being called for. I conduct therapy in English and Spanish. Most of my experience is with individuals from different backgrounds going through depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger management, co-dependency, reunification between parents and children, among others.
With advanced training in trauma and crisis counseling, I specialize in helping clients navigate complex emotions with clarity and confidence. My approach is direct, evidence-based, and tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re processing past trauma, facing overwhelming stress, or working through a major life transition. I offer a structured and supportive environment where we focus on building practical tools, strengthening resilience, and fostering long-term change. Therapy with me is grounded in clinical expertise and a deep respect for your capacity to heal.
With advanced training in trauma and crisis counseling, I specialize in helping clients navigate complex emotions with clarity and confidence. My approach is direct, evidence-based, and tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re processing past trauma, facing overwhelming stress, or working through a major life transition. I offer a structured and supportive environment where we focus on building practical tools, strengthening resilience, and fostering long-term change. Therapy with me is grounded in clinical expertise and a deep respect for your capacity to heal.
Hello! I’m here to help you understand your emotions, heal what’s been weighing you down, and help you move forward with freedom and confidence. I work with individuals of all ages—kids, teens, and adults—as well as couples who want to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, or reconnect in meaningful ways. My style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a safe and steady place where you don’t have to carry things alone.
Hello! I’m here to help you understand your emotions, heal what’s been weighing you down, and help you move forward with freedom and confidence. I work with individuals of all ages—kids, teens, and adults—as well as couples who want to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, or reconnect in meaningful ways. My style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a safe and steady place where you don’t have to carry things alone.
Counseling is an enjoyable process! I am not saying that it can't be hard or emotional, only that the process and results can be life-changing. I love working with people from a compassionate and even humorous standpoint, because I figure that if you can't laugh at life, it can be a miserable experience! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages and walks of life who have been through trauma, struggle with depression, anxiety, and much more. My goal is to help clients get back to living a whole and peaceful life
Counseling is an enjoyable process! I am not saying that it can't be hard or emotional, only that the process and results can be life-changing. I love working with people from a compassionate and even humorous standpoint, because I figure that if you can't laugh at life, it can be a miserable experience! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages and walks of life who have been through trauma, struggle with depression, anxiety, and much more. My goal is to help clients get back to living a whole and peaceful life
“While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from others can be a great blessing.” -Uncle Iroh (ATLA) I feel honored to be in a position where I am able to sit down with people and hear their experiences. I recognize it takes immense courage to choose to engage in the therapeutic process. I am here to hold a space for you to find authenticity, insight, and growth, wherever it takes you. I want to walk with you while you begin the work required for healing. I truly believe you are worthy of your own self-compassion, and I want to help you believe that for yourself.
“While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from others can be a great blessing.” -Uncle Iroh (ATLA) I feel honored to be in a position where I am able to sit down with people and hear their experiences. I recognize it takes immense courage to choose to engage in the therapeutic process. I am here to hold a space for you to find authenticity, insight, and growth, wherever it takes you. I want to walk with you while you begin the work required for healing. I truly believe you are worthy of your own self-compassion, and I want to help you believe that for yourself.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with teens (14+), adults and families looking to work through their mental health challenges, all while improving their relationship with both themselves and others. I am experienced in treating individuals and families impacted by addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, relational conflict, depression, perfectionism, low self worth, trauma, life transitions, infertility and more. This includes clients currently struggling with substance abuse and disordered eating. I am licensed in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Texas and California, and I see clients virtually throughout Utah.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with teens (14+), adults and families looking to work through their mental health challenges, all while improving their relationship with both themselves and others. I am experienced in treating individuals and families impacted by addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, relational conflict, depression, perfectionism, low self worth, trauma, life transitions, infertility and more. This includes clients currently struggling with substance abuse and disordered eating. I am licensed in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Texas and California, and I see clients virtually throughout Utah.
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.
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.
Whether you’re navigating big life changes, uncertainty, or you find yourself ready to create more meaning and connection in your life, I meet you exactly where you are. I'm here to support your unique process towards finding your own best solutions, however that looks for you. Through my hybrid approach, we avoid the trap of staying in reflection or pushing forward disconnected from yourself. Instead, you move WITH yourself: trusting your inner signals rather than overriding them, feeling more grounded in your body and your decisions. You can live with more steadiness and less anxiety - taking steps that bring clarity.
Whether you’re navigating big life changes, uncertainty, or you find yourself ready to create more meaning and connection in your life, I meet you exactly where you are. I'm here to support your unique process towards finding your own best solutions, however that looks for you. Through my hybrid approach, we avoid the trap of staying in reflection or pushing forward disconnected from yourself. Instead, you move WITH yourself: trusting your inner signals rather than overriding them, feeling more grounded in your body and your decisions. You can live with more steadiness and less anxiety - taking steps that bring clarity.
Do you feel things deeply, but struggle to put words to what’s going on inside? Do body image concerns or relationship patterns leave you feeling not good enough? Do you notice yourself stuck in a cycle of people pleasing or putting your needs last? When emotions go unnamed, they quietly shape how you think, show up, and relate to others. Learning to understand what you’re feeling can help you break those patterns, build healthier boundaries, and feel more secure in yourself.
Do you feel things deeply, but struggle to put words to what’s going on inside? Do body image concerns or relationship patterns leave you feeling not good enough? Do you notice yourself stuck in a cycle of people pleasing or putting your needs last? When emotions go unnamed, they quietly shape how you think, show up, and relate to others. Learning to understand what you’re feeling can help you break those patterns, build healthier boundaries, and feel more secure in yourself.
Navigating life isn't as easy as it looks sometimes. Depression, anxiety, and abuse are more common than people think. Family issues, partner issues, sudden behavioral changes, unexpected life adjustments, they all can have an impact on how we perceive life. Our perception often becomes our reality and sometimes our reality feels stuck. Rewriting your story can be a release from the past as much as writing a new chapter in life can be the change people seek. You have strengths to use against your limitations and parts of yourself that need attending.
Navigating life isn't as easy as it looks sometimes. Depression, anxiety, and abuse are more common than people think. Family issues, partner issues, sudden behavioral changes, unexpected life adjustments, they all can have an impact on how we perceive life. Our perception often becomes our reality and sometimes our reality feels stuck. Rewriting your story can be a release from the past as much as writing a new chapter in life can be the change people seek. You have strengths to use against your limitations and parts of yourself that need attending.
My ideal client would be a teenager or a young adult who needs help navigating themselves or the world. I am specifically able to help people who are struggling with their faith or who need help navigating their own faith in Christianity, and especially within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
My ideal client would be a teenager or a young adult who needs help navigating themselves or the world. I am specifically able to help people who are struggling with their faith or who need help navigating their own faith in Christianity, and especially within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Hello. I've been working in mental health for the past 20+ years, with experience in most mental/emotional/relational health conditions. I very much enjoy and value working with my clients. I believe that client-therapist fit and clinical expertise are both essential. I work to constantly deepen my understanding of human psychology and the healing process. I specialize in EMDR, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure for treating PTSD, complex trauma, and anxiety conditions. I also specialize in DBT, and have a published book called "Mindfulness and DBT skills for improving Focus, Relationships, Emotion Management, & Distress Tolerance."
Hello. I've been working in mental health for the past 20+ years, with experience in most mental/emotional/relational health conditions. I very much enjoy and value working with my clients. I believe that client-therapist fit and clinical expertise are both essential. I work to constantly deepen my understanding of human psychology and the healing process. I specialize in EMDR, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure for treating PTSD, complex trauma, and anxiety conditions. I also specialize in DBT, and have a published book called "Mindfulness and DBT skills for improving Focus, Relationships, Emotion Management, & Distress Tolerance."
My journey to becoming a mental health provider was shaped by personal experiences with loss, including the passing of my wife, son, and mother to cancer. These profound losses drew me to specialize in areas like grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Over my 17 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked in various settings, supporting both adolescents and adults. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing personalized care. I use techniques like CBT, DBT, and experiential therapy to help clients navigate their healing journeys. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal.
My journey to becoming a mental health provider was shaped by personal experiences with loss, including the passing of my wife, son, and mother to cancer. These profound losses drew me to specialize in areas like grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Over my 17 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked in various settings, supporting both adolescents and adults. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing personalized care. I use techniques like CBT, DBT, and experiential therapy to help clients navigate their healing journeys. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal.
I am proud of you for taking the next step toward getting help with this messy thing called life! Our life journeys can be extremely challenging to navigate, so finding someone to trust with our most vulnerable experiences can feel intimidating. As a wife and mother of 6 children (one of whom is in heaven), I have spent significant time learning how to put my oxygen mask on first so that I can help others understand their own anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. I would be honored to support you in your journey, approaching the elusive balance of emotional, somatic, mental, social, and spiritual growth.
I am proud of you for taking the next step toward getting help with this messy thing called life! Our life journeys can be extremely challenging to navigate, so finding someone to trust with our most vulnerable experiences can feel intimidating. As a wife and mother of 6 children (one of whom is in heaven), I have spent significant time learning how to put my oxygen mask on first so that I can help others understand their own anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. I would be honored to support you in your journey, approaching the elusive balance of emotional, somatic, mental, social, and spiritual growth.
Are you feeling stuck in your own mind — caught in cycles of unwanted thoughts, compulsions, or self-doubt? Do anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions keep you from living the life you want? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. Hi, I’m Joseph. I specialize in helping teens, adults, and couples work through trauma, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). My goal is to create a collaborative, compassionate space where you feel safe, understood, and supported.
Are you feeling stuck in your own mind — caught in cycles of unwanted thoughts, compulsions, or self-doubt? Do anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions keep you from living the life you want? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. Hi, I’m Joseph. I specialize in helping teens, adults, and couples work through trauma, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). My goal is to create a collaborative, compassionate space where you feel safe, understood, and supported.
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Gestalt Therapists
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behavior, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.