Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Salem, UT
Walking through the therapy door to spill your guts to a stranger can be terrifying! I've been there, this is why I use a humanistic and strengths-based approach as a therapist. I know that safety and connection are vital to healing and growing so I work at the pace my clients lead. I support you in connecting mind and body, living your authentic self, and creating meaningful connections with others. Whether you are dealing with difficult circumstances, emotions, dark thoughts or relationships, I know you are innately good and I try to see the whole you. Trauma-informed methods are key to restore you to optimal functioning.
Walking through the therapy door to spill your guts to a stranger can be terrifying! I've been there, this is why I use a humanistic and strengths-based approach as a therapist. I know that safety and connection are vital to healing and growing so I work at the pace my clients lead. I support you in connecting mind and body, living your authentic self, and creating meaningful connections with others. Whether you are dealing with difficult circumstances, emotions, dark thoughts or relationships, I know you are innately good and I try to see the whole you. Trauma-informed methods are key to restore you to optimal functioning.
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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Cassandra - Helping high-achievers find
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You spent your life being the responsible one, the dependable kid, the overachiever, the emotional caretaker. You learned early how to perform under pressure, and it worked… until it didn’t. Now you’re a capable adult running on shallow sleep, a clenched jaw, tension headaches, and constant irritability. You hold it together all day, then unravel at night. You’ve read the books (and listened to the podcasts) and understand the frameworks, but insight hasn’t changed how your body lives. You’re here because you want focused, effective work, not endless processing.
You spent your life being the responsible one, the dependable kid, the overachiever, the emotional caretaker. You learned early how to perform under pressure, and it worked… until it didn’t. Now you’re a capable adult running on shallow sleep, a clenched jaw, tension headaches, and constant irritability. You hold it together all day, then unravel at night. You’ve read the books (and listened to the podcasts) and understand the frameworks, but insight hasn’t changed how your body lives. You’re here because you want focused, effective work, not endless processing.
My method is one of complete acceptance and validation. I care deeply about each of my clients and will work with you to find solutions to all your challenges. I create a safe, neutral environment for my clients to explore their innermost thoughts, experiences, and emotions without judgment or shame.
My method is one of complete acceptance and validation. I care deeply about each of my clients and will work with you to find solutions to all your challenges. I create a safe, neutral environment for my clients to explore their innermost thoughts, experiences, and emotions without judgment or shame.
If you're feeling overwhelmed in parenting or stuck in your relationship with your partner, you already have a lot on your plate. Therapy should feel like a space you can show up as you are in the moment–by yourself or with a family member–and leave feeling a little lighter. My goal is to help you develop tools to grow in confidence in your ability as a partner, parent, or individual. I want to help you create connection with those around you and form lasting and healthy bonds, regardless of the background you come from.
If you're feeling overwhelmed in parenting or stuck in your relationship with your partner, you already have a lot on your plate. Therapy should feel like a space you can show up as you are in the moment–by yourself or with a family member–and leave feeling a little lighter. My goal is to help you develop tools to grow in confidence in your ability as a partner, parent, or individual. I want to help you create connection with those around you and form lasting and healthy bonds, regardless of the background you come from.
If you're searching for an experienced therapist to help you overcome challenges and achieve a fulfilling life, look no further. As a passionate therapist, activist, and scholar specializing in repairing trauma and relational dysfunction, I offer specialized expertise in improving relationships, sex therapy, trauma therapy, and gender-affirming care. My trauma-informed approach focuses on exploring and understanding unmet attachment needs, which can often unconsciously sabotage our well-being. Contact me today to take the first step towards a happier, more fulfilling life. If you're struggling with:
If you're searching for an experienced therapist to help you overcome challenges and achieve a fulfilling life, look no further. As a passionate therapist, activist, and scholar specializing in repairing trauma and relational dysfunction, I offer specialized expertise in improving relationships, sex therapy, trauma therapy, and gender-affirming care. My trauma-informed approach focuses on exploring and understanding unmet attachment needs, which can often unconsciously sabotage our well-being. Contact me today to take the first step towards a happier, more fulfilling life. If you're struggling with:
Diana has been working in the field of Social Work 30 plus years. She graduated with her master’s degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University. Diana has worked in many capacities including educational social work, medical social work, corrections, DCFS, adoptions, and group homes. She is trained in EMDR and TF-CBT. She also believes in energy healing and is a Reiki practioner. She is also trained Quantum Healing Hypnosis and conducts past life regressions. Currently, she is studying to be a Shaman with Alberto Villoldo. Her vast knowledge and likable demeanor make her easy to talk with and connect to.
Diana has been working in the field of Social Work 30 plus years. She graduated with her master’s degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University. Diana has worked in many capacities including educational social work, medical social work, corrections, DCFS, adoptions, and group homes. She is trained in EMDR and TF-CBT. She also believes in energy healing and is a Reiki practioner. She is also trained Quantum Healing Hypnosis and conducts past life regressions. Currently, she is studying to be a Shaman with Alberto Villoldo. Her vast knowledge and likable demeanor make her easy to talk with and connect to.
Feeling the weight of trauma, addiction, or a faith transition? Whether you are navigating religious deconstruction, managing PTSD, or breaking addictive cycles, you don't have to carry it alone. I provide a safe, direct, and collaborative space to share your truth without judgment, while being both supported and challenged. Alongside talk therapy, I offer neurofeedback—a non-invasive approach that addresses the underlying brain dysregulation common to many mental health challenges by retraining neural pathways to shift away from automatic stress, mood, or behavioral loops. Together, let's build a resilient path forward.
Feeling the weight of trauma, addiction, or a faith transition? Whether you are navigating religious deconstruction, managing PTSD, or breaking addictive cycles, you don't have to carry it alone. I provide a safe, direct, and collaborative space to share your truth without judgment, while being both supported and challenged. Alongside talk therapy, I offer neurofeedback—a non-invasive approach that addresses the underlying brain dysregulation common to many mental health challenges by retraining neural pathways to shift away from automatic stress, mood, or behavioral loops. Together, let's build a resilient path forward.
Dr. Dominic
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, PSYPACT
4 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
Waitlist for new clients
As a secular psychologist with 10+ years of experience, I support busy adults through professional stress, faith transitions (e.g., from Mormonism, which I was part of), and relationship issues and trauma.
You've worked hard to build your life, yet you know something needs to change. You might feel burnt out from constant stress, anxiety might have become unmanageable, or your beliefs have shifted so much that your whole world feels upside down. If so, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help you navigate these challenges, rediscover yourself, and find balance & fulfillment. I work with action oriented people ready to break old patterns and build a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll develop practical solutions to help you move forward. Booking a counseling session now might be the best decision you make.
As a secular psychologist with 10+ years of experience, I support busy adults through professional stress, faith transitions (e.g., from Mormonism, which I was part of), and relationship issues and trauma.
You've worked hard to build your life, yet you know something needs to change. You might feel burnt out from constant stress, anxiety might have become unmanageable, or your beliefs have shifted so much that your whole world feels upside down. If so, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help you navigate these challenges, rediscover yourself, and find balance & fulfillment. I work with action oriented people ready to break old patterns and build a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll develop practical solutions to help you move forward. Booking a counseling session now might be the best decision you make.
Are you a woman who has spent years putting everyone else first — managing the needs around you while quietly losing track of your own? You may feel exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain how you got here. If you've been shaped by difficult relationships, faith or cultural pressure, family expectations, or past trauma, you already know that carrying it alone isn't working. Therapy here is a space where your voice is finally treated as the authority on your own life. You don't have to shrink to fit here.
Are you a woman who has spent years putting everyone else first — managing the needs around you while quietly losing track of your own? You may feel exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain how you got here. If you've been shaped by difficult relationships, faith or cultural pressure, family expectations, or past trauma, you already know that carrying it alone isn't working. Therapy here is a space where your voice is finally treated as the authority on your own life. You don't have to shrink to fit here.
Perhaps you've checked the boxes of success, yet there’s a persistent dissonance—a sense that while life looks "full" on the outside, it feels hollow or fragmented on the inside. Whether you are navigating milestones of ambition or the complex deconstruction of faith and purpose, you likely find that standard answers no longer suffice. I work best with curious, insightful individuals who are ready to look beneath the surface of their symptoms. My approach blends clinical rigor with existential depth, creating a space where we don't just "fix" problems, but explore what it means to live a life of authenticity and meaning.
Perhaps you've checked the boxes of success, yet there’s a persistent dissonance—a sense that while life looks "full" on the outside, it feels hollow or fragmented on the inside. Whether you are navigating milestones of ambition or the complex deconstruction of faith and purpose, you likely find that standard answers no longer suffice. I work best with curious, insightful individuals who are ready to look beneath the surface of their symptoms. My approach blends clinical rigor with existential depth, creating a space where we don't just "fix" problems, but explore what it means to live a life of authenticity and meaning.
Hi, I’m Maeve! I am passionate about helping neurodivergent and queer folks embrace their uniqueness and find ways to create a meaningful life within a society not built for them. Many of my clients come to me after deeply harmful experiences with past therapists who invalidated their very way-of-being. Do you relate? I would love to be a safe person you can unmask with. I won't judge you for not being "normal", in fact I might even convince you that your neurodivergent and/or queer traits are what make you wonderful! Even if all you do is read this bio, please know that you are perfect the way you are :)
Hi, I’m Maeve! I am passionate about helping neurodivergent and queer folks embrace their uniqueness and find ways to create a meaningful life within a society not built for them. Many of my clients come to me after deeply harmful experiences with past therapists who invalidated their very way-of-being. Do you relate? I would love to be a safe person you can unmask with. I won't judge you for not being "normal", in fact I might even convince you that your neurodivergent and/or queer traits are what make you wonderful! Even if all you do is read this bio, please know that you are perfect the way you are :)
I focus on the unique needs of each individual, providing a safe and understanding space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. My goal is to help clients find clarity, confidence, and direction in their lives. I take a collaborative, solution-focused approach, incorporating various techniques to foster personal growth. I specialize in guiding individuals through life transitions, motivation struggles, and uncovering patterns that keep them feeling 'stuck.' Together, we can explore strengths, create new perspectives, and build momentum toward lasting change.
I focus on the unique needs of each individual, providing a safe and understanding space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. My goal is to help clients find clarity, confidence, and direction in their lives. I take a collaborative, solution-focused approach, incorporating various techniques to foster personal growth. I specialize in guiding individuals through life transitions, motivation struggles, and uncovering patterns that keep them feeling 'stuck.' Together, we can explore strengths, create new perspectives, and build momentum toward lasting change.
Whether you're formerly religious or just seeking secular therapy, I offer a safe space to explore, heal, and discover new ways of being your best self.
I’m not your typical Provo therapist. I offer a unique, counter-culture approach that is free of religious influence. I specialize in providing affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. My goal is to help you better understand yourself in a holistic way so we can get to the root of your pain and find life-long solutions. I also offer nature-integrated therapy sessions by walking and talking on the trails near my office (feel free to ask me about this).
Whether you're formerly religious or just seeking secular therapy, I offer a safe space to explore, heal, and discover new ways of being your best self.
I’m not your typical Provo therapist. I offer a unique, counter-culture approach that is free of religious influence. I specialize in providing affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. My goal is to help you better understand yourself in a holistic way so we can get to the root of your pain and find life-long solutions. I also offer nature-integrated therapy sessions by walking and talking on the trails near my office (feel free to ask me about this).
Life is hard. It just is. At some point, you may have felt like you've lost sight of who you are and what you want. Whether that's due to trauma, mental illness, relationship challenges, or life changes, sometimes you just need someone to help guide and be present with you through the struggle. At True Self Counseling, we work with all ages, and specialize in working with trauma, ADHD, Autism, faith transitions, shame, relationships, and LGBTQ+ issues. We believe each individual has within them the ability to heal, grow, and thrive. We provide a safe space to heal from and discard what is hurting and find what will help you thrive.
Life is hard. It just is. At some point, you may have felt like you've lost sight of who you are and what you want. Whether that's due to trauma, mental illness, relationship challenges, or life changes, sometimes you just need someone to help guide and be present with you through the struggle. At True Self Counseling, we work with all ages, and specialize in working with trauma, ADHD, Autism, faith transitions, shame, relationships, and LGBTQ+ issues. We believe each individual has within them the ability to heal, grow, and thrive. We provide a safe space to heal from and discard what is hurting and find what will help you thrive.
I provide individual therapy for concerns like complex PTSD, anxiety and panic, religious trauma, scrupulosity and moral injury, identity development, relationship and family strain, political stress, and body image. If you are navigating a faith transition or life after a high-demand group, you may feel thoughtful yet anxious or numb, worn down by shame and people-pleasing. You want language for what happened, relief in your body, and a steadier sense of self. Together we will process trauma, set boundaries, separate fear from values, and rebuild relationships based on consent and choice.
I provide individual therapy for concerns like complex PTSD, anxiety and panic, religious trauma, scrupulosity and moral injury, identity development, relationship and family strain, political stress, and body image. If you are navigating a faith transition or life after a high-demand group, you may feel thoughtful yet anxious or numb, worn down by shame and people-pleasing. You want language for what happened, relief in your body, and a steadier sense of self. Together we will process trauma, set boundaries, separate fear from values, and rebuild relationships based on consent and choice.
They look capable on the outside. Responsible. Thoughtful. Maybe even the one everyone else leans on.
But internally? They’re tired.
They’re carrying trauma, anxiety, grief, faith transitions, identity questions, relationship strain, or the quiet weight of chronic stress. They may be navigating a mixed-faith marriage, adoption complexities, chronic health challenges, or the aftermath of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
They want relief — but not just symptom relief.
They want to feel whole again.
They look capable on the outside. Responsible. Thoughtful. Maybe even the one everyone else leans on.
But internally? They’re tired.
They’re carrying trauma, anxiety, grief, faith transitions, identity questions, relationship strain, or the quiet weight of chronic stress. They may be navigating a mixed-faith marriage, adoption complexities, chronic health challenges, or the aftermath of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
They want relief — but not just symptom relief.
They want to feel whole again.
WORTH It was created as a place where you can find therapists who “get it.” At Worth It, we strive to create real connections and foster a safe space where people can learn lasting skills to heal and grow.
WORTH It was created as a place where you can find therapists who “get it.” At Worth It, we strive to create real connections and foster a safe space where people can learn lasting skills to heal and grow.
I provide readiness evaluations and WPATH Letters for transgender surgery, top surgery, bottom surgery, and facial feminization. I work with clients in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and all over Utah to make this process fast, affirming, and WPATH-compliant. Show up as you are, and I’ll take it from there. You’ve already had to fight just to be seen, believed, and taken seriously. This isn’t another hurdle, it’s a hand on your back saying, “I’ve got you.”
I provide readiness evaluations and WPATH Letters for transgender surgery, top surgery, bottom surgery, and facial feminization. I work with clients in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and all over Utah to make this process fast, affirming, and WPATH-compliant. Show up as you are, and I’ll take it from there. You’ve already had to fight just to be seen, believed, and taken seriously. This isn’t another hurdle, it’s a hand on your back saying, “I’ve got you.”
You are the author of your book of life, and I’m here to support you in writing your story. Whether you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, navigating a life transition, or just not feeling like yourself, we’ll work together to help your emotions and logic feel in harmony. In some in-person sessions, Sage, my therapy dog in training, joins us, offering a calm, comforting presence.
Sage loves connecting with clients—quietly sitting nearby, offering a paw, or simply bringing a sense of safety and warmth. Even in training, she is already a valued part of the healing process.
You are the author of your book of life, and I’m here to support you in writing your story. Whether you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, navigating a life transition, or just not feeling like yourself, we’ll work together to help your emotions and logic feel in harmony. In some in-person sessions, Sage, my therapy dog in training, joins us, offering a calm, comforting presence.
Sage loves connecting with clients—quietly sitting nearby, offering a paw, or simply bringing a sense of safety and warmth. Even in training, she is already a valued part of the healing process.
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Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.