Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT

I find people are often more capable and resilient than they realize. My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic and person-centered. I utilize evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients feel empowered. I have experience working alongside teens and their families, couples, and adults with different concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and life transitions. I am also trained in EMDR.

Whether you are struggling with a challenging life transition, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma or addiction, I am interested in working with you to identify the source(s) of discord and give you the therapeutic tools necessary to grow beyond these challenges. I use a variety of methods to create lasting improvements including: cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness techniques, and EMDR. I adapt my style to best address your needs and ensure the most effective treatment for you. This can be an important time to overcome issues that have been holding you back from your true potential.

Navigating through the difficulties in life can often feel overwhelming. The journey of understanding, processing, and healing can seem daunting. You do not have to travel that path alone. If you are looking to move forward with your life, break feelings of being stuck, or better understand your place in the world then therapy can help tremendously. Trauma, crisis, loss, anxiety, and depression are only a few examples of barriers that be overcome within our therapy. Together, we can work to achieve the life that you want to have.

My approach to therapy is empathic, collaborative, and unique to each individual's own needs. I believe the most important component of effective counseling is a genuine relational connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which clients feel comfortable, respected, supported, and understood so that they may actively explore personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving. Too often we spend our lives living either in the past or in the future, and consequently struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety.

We are always in a perpetual state of being created and creating ourselves." ~ Daniel J. Siegel There are many who have come to believe feeling numb and disconnected, while incredibly lonely, is normal. Anxieties and fears can spiral into feelings of helplessness, and this is exceptionally heartbreaking when we see it in our children, watching them isolate themselves, seeing them suffer, and unsure how to help.

Using a collaborative and non-judgmental approach we will work together to understand the root causes of the challenges you are facing and find paths towards health and freedom. We will tap into your inner wisdom and resilience and your innate abilities to heal and grow. I incorporate evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) that will help you identify harmful thought patterns and false beliefs in yourself, develop psychological flexibility and restore harmony and balance.

When people experience trauma or stressful life events, it is not uncommon for them to feel like they have lost their footing. My passion is helping people feel hope again and return balance back into their lives. I work with neurodiverse children, adolescents and adults to help them regain a healthier perception of themselves and strengthen personal relationships.

Accepting NEW Clients - - - Are you living your best life? Are you feeling stuck? I provide evidence based treatments to help you experience a life with meaning and purpose and to feel better quickly. During our sessions, my goal is for you to feel unconditional acceptance and compassion in our relationship. My style is friendly, light-hearted and I use humor quite a bit. I will work with your strengths and unique needs to cultivate an environment where you can learn the skills to boost the quality of your life.

I enjoy and am experienced in working with families, couples, and individuals. Clients and families who I work with often want more from life and for themselves, even if they have not been able to wrap their heads around how they got to the place they are currently in.

I organize my practice under a psychodynamic lens to help you better understand the foundations of your mental, emotional, and psychological functioning. Throughout this process we will address the internal and external factors that are causing grief, addiction, peer and relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and overall emotional distress. My goals with therapy are to assist you in addressing areas of conflict in your life and establish goals that assist you in living a value filled life.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties that interfere with your daily life. Fears and worries, feeling unmotivated and distressed, all takes a toll on the ability to live the life that you want. Sometimes it is difficult to pinpoint the reason why you feel disconnected or how to best problem-solve and get back on track.

Hi. Clients come to me because they want to see changes in their life quickly. I can help them get the results they want without spending years and thousands of dollars. I consider myself honored to witness the stories of courage and resilience from my clients every day. You'll make progress quickly because I'm confident you're doing some things right already. I've learned that life is complicated and each person is unique. There isn't just a one-size fits all formula for solving life's problems. It takes creativity, drive, and tenacity to pull through.

Developing resilience in the face of adversity is the focus of my clinical practice. This is informed by research based interventions. Child and adult therapy is available. Anxiety disorders are one of several areas of specialty. Therapy is an active process, with between session goals designed to maximize treatment.

Anxiety, depression, or even intense stress can often get in the way of living the life we are meant to live. I begin by assisting you in gaining a sense of empowerment and clear plan to move toward or return to your true self. I provide space for you to break down self-destructive thought and behavioral patterns often caused by a history of trauma, abuse, or loss. You soon begin living your potential with improved body, mind, and soul connection. In couples therapy, I assist in healing the partnership by regaining connection and establishing shared meaning for more consistent positive interactions and fulfilling relationship.