Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT

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Erick Panike
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I enjoy working with adults who are dealing with the after-effects of chronic trauma throughout childhood. This can mean high levels of emotional reactivity, intrusive memories of difficult past events, and difficulties in obtaining and maintaining important interpersonal relationships. My ideal client is looking for ways to feel safe and secure in the world and to, as Dr. Marsha Linehan would say, "build a life worth living." I also feel confident working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and other interpersonal issues.
(385) 200-0786
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Lennie Knowlton
Counselor, CMHC, CDWF
Verified
Verified
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.
(801) 784-6542
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
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Liz Spiroff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
EMDR is a highly-researched and effective treatment for trauma and many other issues.
Oftentimes we find ourselves stuck in patterns that we do not like and that do not serve us. These patterns can cause extra suffering and stress, including problems in relationships, or less than ideal functioning at work and with other obligations. Typically, we have these patterns because of experiences in our past that need to be healed. As a certified EMDR therapist, EMDR is the primary modality I use to help clients grow, heal, and change. Through my work with clients, I have observed that EMDR is a highly effective tool in healing old wounds and reworking our patterns of interacting with others and the world.
(385) 279-5096
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Nicki Wharton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
often present when there has been developmental trauma .
Let me guess, you've been in therapy for years and nothing has helped much? You are not alone. Mental health treatment has failed clients who suffer from complex developmental trauma . This is the trauma that happened as a child and there was no escaping the day to day nightmare of not being kept safe. These clients do not benefit from traditional cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches and talk therapy. They likely have high levels of dissociation and a chronic sense of disconnection from themself and others. They have had to turn on themselves in order to survive the unimaginable. It is time to return home to yourself.
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Willow Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I use a trauma -informed approach and have extensive training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, ERP and Advanced Grief training.
Reaching out for support is hard. You are brave for being here! My name is Julia Ewanowski. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I also have my Masters of Public Health. I specialize in perinatal mental health, or mood and anxiety changes that happen before, during & after pregnancy, perinatal trauma , OCD, grief & loss, infertility, parenting struggles, adoption and relationship conflicts. I also treat the mental health conditions that can accompany chronic health conditions, health-related traumas, terminal illness & caregiver burnout.
(385) 375-7250
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Brian Z. Andelin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in EMDR, a mode of therapy recommended by the American Psychiatric Association for treatment of trauma , anxiety, and depression.
Do you ever feel broken or hopeless? I believe that emotional, psychological, and spiritual difficulties can yield personal growth and a "deep heart," as Dostoevsky puts it. We will explore and honor what it is to suffer, find ways to make meaning from it, and discover new paths to wholeness and healing.
(385) 881-2534
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Kerri Birch
Counselor, ACMHC
Verified
Verified
You’ll find me to be a firm believer in person-centered therapy, in which the focus is on building a strong relationship and fully trusting you to lead me in the direction to understanding how I can best assist you. Other therapeutic approaches I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma informed therapy, narrative therapy, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy. My client base is broad and diverse as I work with many populations and many presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, exploration of sexual orientation, emotional regulation, and faith crises.
(801) 515-2355
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Wendy Hoyt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As an equestrian, I also am interested in working with athletes from a variety of sports, specifically looking at how anxiety, and potentially past trauma , impacts performance.
After living and working in UT for 17 years, I have relocated to CA and am providing telehealth, with in person visits every 6 weeks. I have 20 years experience treating eating disorders and work within multidisciplinary teams to provide a high level of care, outpatient. My practice has consistently been 95+% eating disorder clients, who also present with anxiety, depression, self-harm and related behaviors, PTSD and/or relational trauma . I approach eating disorder treatment with a strong focus on both physiological and emotional recovery, and am able to treat those with mild to severe eating disorders within the outpatient setting.
(801) 758-7156
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Jessica Little
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I believe that each person has the innate ability to overcome life's challenging obstacles. I'm committed to supporting each client and often times their family members through their journey. I have extensive experience working with complex/developmental trauma , PTSD /TBI, attachment disorders, dissociative identity disorders, personality disorders, suicide ideation/intervention/attempt, LGBTQ issues, Veteran specific services and place an emphasis on using the most advanced evidenced based modalities in my practice.
(385) 213-1062
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
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Taylor Day
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience helping individuals with substance abuse and complex trauma within Veteran and homeless populations.
I enjoy working with individuals as they navigate life challenges. Life can make anyone feel stuck at times, I am here to work alongside you to identify potential directions. I hope to assist you in navigating thoughts, emotions, beliefs, relationships, circumstances, and patterns of behavior that have interfered with your sense of well-being. I help those I serve master boundaries and emotional regulation. I help individuals learn to manage anger or intense emotions in the present moment to react in ways that align with their goals or desired outcomes. I believe in the importance of highlighting your strengths in our work together.
(385) 492-6976
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Mariah Peterson Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether it's trauma , PTSD , anxiety, depression, low or no self-esteem, identity issues or utter shame and guilt, you have a chance to heal and be who you are, or whoever you want to become! YOU Got This!.
For the most part we are all walking around pretending to be okay and hoping our positive affirmations, daily meditations, gratitude journal entries and the annoying latest push-up challenge will finally pay off with the bliss, confidence and motivation we see in our imaginary future selves. When in reality we might be feeling the cliché, "Hot MESS", which I will say has a certain je ne sais quoi about it. Right? The truth is we all have a core self who wants to be healed and has the power to do it!Yet it is almost impossible to do without true Connection, Compassion and Curiosity of who we really are.
(385) 402-7449
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Kate Harline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have special insight into trauma , depression, anxiety, relationship issues, meaning and identity, international populations, women's issues, and spirituality/faith related issues.
I believe that every person is capable of finding the direction and healing they seek. I am here to walk alongside you, be with you in the uncomfortable spaces of "not-knowing," and offer you insight and tools that may be useful. I believe we all can find deep hope and meaning, even (and maybe especially) in the midst of pain and difficulty.
(801) 823-2111
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Helen De-Lovely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Offering treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD , ADHD, addictions, and substance abuse. I work with people of all ages, couples and families, as well as specialized treatment for LGBTQ/Transgender health.
(385) 402-7992
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Robert Bain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
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.
(801) 623-6847
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
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Leslee Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We specialize in a variety of areas including EMDR (for resolving trauma , both recent and long-standing), sex addiction, weight loss surgery, mood disorders and couples therapy.
SCHEDULE A TELEMENTALHEALTH APPOINTMENT ONLINE NOW at https://schedulewithLesleeMiller.as.me. Sugarhouse Counseling Center serves clients in both Utah and California. We have therapists who are compassionate and sensitive. Evening appointments are available. Whether you are experiencing an immediate crisis, wanting to deal with ongoing difficulties, or would like increased insight, we are here to assist you. We work with individuals, couples and families. We accept many insurance plans. We work with people of all faiths. In addition, we have therapists who have special insight regarding specific needs/ concerns of LDS clients.
(801) 895-3428
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
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Cody Lockyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
(385) 220-8824
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Don St John
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
A history of trauma , including the lack of fulfillment of emotional needs, is what interferes with our ability for successful, intimate relationships.
As a result of my own personal and professional exploration over the last 40+ years, I work most effectively with individuals who have not succeeded in establishing and sustaining nourishing, satisfying, intimate, committed, relationships in their lives. At this stage of my career, I am interested in working with individuals or couples who want to enhance their capacity for meaningful, intimate relationships.
(206) 949-4652
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Brandon Yabko
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom," (V. Frankl). My passion is helping disrupt the habitual autopilot of life in order to gain a sense of resiliency, purpose, and vitality. When experiencing burnout, acute/chronic stress, trauma , and/or chronic pain I work with you to restore balance in your life by processing stressors, trauma /triggers, and building in resources to increase resilience in the face of these barriers. This is achieved by working as a team: You are the expert of you and I bring the expertise of psychology.
(801) 509-5660 x2
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
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Suze Harrington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention methods can be tailored to the needs of any individual seeking freedom from fears and compulsions. BioBehavioral Interventions is a practice based on the wonderful fact that you can change your brain chemistry with your behavior. This approach is successful with General Anxiety, Specific Phobias as well as Social Phobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I work with families and couples, who share in the distress of these often debilitating disorders. I have treated children as young as three, and adults as old as 89, and all ages in between.
(801) 550-8627
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
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Laurie Herring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(385) 437-6942
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Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.