Psychoanalytic Therapists in East Central, Salt Lake City, UT

These are difficult times, and it may feel impossible to find a therapist to work with. I offer services via telehealth, and have experience providing treatment via this modality for quite some time (prior to the COVID-19 pandemic). In addition to offering therapy, I also offer clinical supervision to other mental health professionals struggling how to navigate telehealth and the new world we must all work in. Please feel free to contact me for therapy, clinical consultation, or supervision. I am always willing and glad to offer any help where possible. I also offer reduced fee for my services during this time, if necessary.

Daily life can be scary, even daunting. For some of us, we have the additional stressors of trauma, loss, loneliness, addiction and loss of purpose. In therapy I strive to help individuals overcome their barriers. Happiness and balance are goals for me. I have experience treating addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief, relationship issues and more. Whether you view current barriers to be day to day stressors or intense trauma and PTSD, I can provide support, caring and understanding. My goal is for all of my clients to regain their purpose, feel connection and find more happiness in their lives.

I am a psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapist with 21 years of experience working with individuals seeking help with the difficulties they face in the progress of their lives. My practice perspective is grounded in Analytical Psychology, the theories and practices developed by Carl G. Jung (1875-1961), a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. My work is also informed by my training and experience in Object Relations Theory and Ego Psychology, which are associated analytical perspectives and compliment a Jungian approach to depth psychological treatment.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages, especially related to anxiety, depression, OCD, identity exploration, suicidal ideation, and trauma processing. I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ individuals receiving queer-affirming therapy that empowers them to find a community who will support and celebrate all aspects of their identity. I use an eclectic, trauma-informed approach drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and principles of mindfulness and self-compassion.

Sometimes life can be painful. When depression, anxiety, grief and loss or stress from a traumatic event interfere with your ability to function at your best, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness increase and self confidence all but disappears. This is when anger, fear, sadness and despair take a toll not only on you but on the relationships with those you love. I can help you examine these difficult feelings in a safe, non judgmental environment. As new ways of thinking and communicating are learned and practiced, your life and your relationships will be deepened and enriched.

Feeling stuck! Free yourself starting with a phone call. No matter who you are and whatever the problem, I have trust in the process of change and believe that all people deserve to be treated holistically with safety, confidentiality and no judgement. From my experience, I have seen the therapeutic process lead so many to a better and happier way of living.

I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience working with trauma, anxiety and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, boundaries and emotion regulation with a goal to attain individual wellness and meaningful connection. My specialization in relationship trauma extends to family, marriage, adoption, family of origin, LGBTQA, minority and other counseling arenas. I am experienced in evidenced-based modalities for trauma and emotional regulation.

My treatment approach places an emphasis on the mind-body relationship and is both experiential and pragmatic. I specialize in the treatment of mood and behavior-related disorders as well as culture-based identity conflict. I work with families, adolescents, teens, and individuals to help them develop deeper connections to themselves, and stronger more fulfilling relationships with others, resulting in increased vitality, improved quality of life, and joy. I am honored to partner with you and your family on the journey towards restoration and growth.

I believe that we can all heal from the challenges and struggles that we are facing. I will provide you with a safe place and the tools to dive deeper into your unconscious to truly explore these issues and address the things holding you back. My training and background give me a unique ability to help people heal by utilizing several different modalities, resources, and tools. I place a huge focus on looking at our past and how that affects us in the here and now. I work with clients who want to take a more in-depth look into the challenges and struggles that have kept them stuck.

Feeling stuck in life? Struggling with compulsive behavior? Battling sexual addiction and the shame that accompanies it? Suffering from traumatic betrayal in your relationship? These are heavy issues for most therapists to treat, much less trying to navigate them on your own. You deserve support and guidance from a therapist who is not only familiar with these issues, but also has over 15 years of counseling experience working with teens, adults, couples and partners.

Do you find it hard to focus? Do you find you get overwhelmed quickly? Do you end up using food for calming and coping because you need something easy, because you are so cognitively exhausted. If you have anxiety, if you have health and wellness struggles, I'd love to work with you. I pre-screen everyone for ADHD. And if you already think you have ADHD, then just sign up for testing. Let's figure out what is going on outside your control, and then let's change what is within your control. Its never too late to learn about neurological diagnosis and its never too late to learn self-care and coping skills.

Therapy with Kelly creates real, permanent change. She offers a safe relationship in which complex, deep-seated causes of depression, anxiety, trauma, and unhealthy relationships can be explored and understood, and links can be made to present-day experiences. Working in depth creates long-term outcomes including reduction of distressing symptoms, expanded capacity to think, greater freedom and choice about behaviors and responses, increased creativity, a sense of logic to emotions, improved overall health of the body, safer and more fulfilling relationships, and a more integrated sense of self.

Oftentimes, trauma—family problems, depression, anxiety, childhood wounds, or experiencing narcissistic abuse, can erode your sense of self. It is an honor to assist clients in returning to the truth of who they are at their core. I do this with a direct style utilizing a strengths-based trauma-informed approach. I provide empathy through the therapeutic alliance as well as accountability by providing effective coping methods. I believe both are important elements in creating change.

When trauma or stressors occur in life, we often become split off, or dissociated from the core self. Our core self, also known as the authentic self, is one that resides fully and naturally within all of us. It is place where we find a deep sense of compassion for ourselves and others, a place filled with creativity, wisdom, curiosity, and a sense of ease.

If you are struggling and it feels dark even in the light of day or you can't seem to find the motivation to move - If you can name it or put a word to what "it" is and even if you can't - If you are hurting because of what is going on today, yesterday, five or even years ago - YOU are my ideal client. It is a therapist role to support you in whatever change or healing you want to accomplish.