Attachment-based Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

Brian works with BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ individuals impacted by sexual, racial, intergenerational, and developmental trauma. He also has specific interest in working with BIPOC high school, collegiate, and Olympic athletes in supporting their unique optimal performance goals as it relates to confidence, focus, and overall mindset. Brian holds space for individuals as they find new ways to make themselves whole. He also trusts in your innate ability to promote your own health and wellbeing. His goal is to listen to your whole self; your words, body, and soul, all while centering the therapeutic relationship from moment to moment.

My practice is about creating and enhancing a meaningful life. Through a belief that our disturbances--about ourselves, others or life in general - lead us to the doorway of toward wholeness, we work together to unfold the seed of the solution from within the problems. Thus, I approach each client with a desire to follow and facilitate their unique healing process. Through deep compassion toward self, dreamwork and process work, I identify lesser conscious aspects of one's self, which we work together to bring into awareness. With this awareness one can find more meaning and a stronger purpose in life.

You are enough, you are worthy and I already know you are brave because you are here. Healing is possible. You are not meant to heal alone. Together we will create space for you to feel safe and supported, so you can reconnect with your truest self. The real you, the vibrant you, that is still there, alive and well, under any chaos or pain. I have spent 14 years supporting others through their darkest times, through trauma, loss, grief, and struggles with belonging. The path of the human experience can lead to a variety of complicated and sometimes difficult emotions.

I work with adults who are struggling with feeling stuck in life, have anxiety, depression, shame, relationship problems, trauma and many other issues. My treatment style is attachment-based to help clients better understand the root issues related to thoughts, behaviors and relationship patterns. I incorporate neuroscience to target the whole individual: the body and mind.

I believe everyone has what it takes to find joy, peace, and love in their lives through vulnerability and connection. After working through my own trials, I discovered that I wanted to help others and decided to become a therapist. I found a love for listening to others and trying to understand how their stories have shaped their view of themselves and the world. I enjoy connecting with people by encouraging them to explore new ways to find happiness within themselves and their relationships.

Seeking help in therapy takes strength and bravery, and I applaud clients for taking the first steps. It's easy to be hard on ourselves about how we feel or how we respond to our experiences. Sometimes we feel stuck, individually or in our relationships, and it can be hard to see a new path. I'm passionate about helping clients reach their potential to grow, change the patterns that no longer serve them, and move past the obstacles in their way. I work with clients to process and heal, create greater connections in their relationships, communicate more effectively, create healthy boundaries, and move through life more confidently.

My areas of focus: 1) Individuals who have been unsuccessful in relieving anxiety, anger, or depression with other therapies, 2) Men who have been told they have "anger problems", 3) Faith transitions, whether staying or leaving, 4) Sexual health concerns, 5) Couples who are confused about what they need and where to get it, 6) Couples who are stuck in ambivalence about whether to stay and work on their relationship, or separate.

I deeply enjoy working with adults and teens with ADHD, anxiety, or depression, or who want to gain a deeper understanding of who they are. Life’s challenges can leave you feeling stuck in pain, shame, or emptiness. You may have thoughts and feelings that stop you from connecting with others or knowing how you bring value to the world. If you have (or suspect you have) ADHD, you may feel overwhelmed from constantly trying to fit into a box that wasn't made for you. Together, we will explore your struggles, values, and strengths to cope with challenges and reconnect with your authentic self.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working in various settings. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and complex family systems. I have extensive experience working with co-occurring disorders. I utilize concepts from DBT, MBB, ACT, MI, psychodrama, and experiential techniques to assist you in positive changes and life outcomes. I truly believe everyone can find happiness in their lives through vulnerability and connection. I strive to create a safe space where you can tell me anything without fear of shame or judgement. I am here to listen so you can feel seen and heard.

I hold space for each client no matter their background, gender, size, age, race, religion, income, career, culture, sexual orientation, abilities, or disabilities. I am ready to walk beside and guide you on your journey to heal what has held you back, process what you've been avoiding, and resolve the issues that life has thrown your way. I provide a non-judgemental, safe, and supportive setting in which to move forward. Encouraging you to explore the internal landscape of your own life, holding you accountable in our work together, and holding space for you to be you.

Life is hard. I have found it to be a little easier when you have someone to talk to, who you also trust. I love what I do, and enjoy being able to support individuals, couples, teens and children through the challenges of life. I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents, and couples. I strive to help motivated clients increase their confidence, overcome traumatic experiences and create a more peaceful life. I do this mainly through Attachment-based approaches.

SEP Somatic Experiencing Practitioner helping clients who have tried traditional therapy, yet continue to suffer from unresolved normalized & developmental trauma, emotional distress, faith transition, codependency & attachment. I specialize in modernized therapeutic interventions using an integrated approach. I feel it is important to understand how the past impacts the present, allowing the subconscious presence for reprocessing. I believe that it is crucial to help clients learn to pay attention to thoughts, feelings, & physical sensations in the moment building an empowered resiliency needed to move beyond their distress.

Anxiety is my specialty! Whether you feel paralyzed by fear, unable to shake irrational ideas, or taken prisoner by thoughts you cannot control, I am here to help. I enjoy guiding my clients through learning, practicing and applying research-based techniques that provide quick and long-lasting changes. My clients and I work hard together, laugh a lot, and creatively outwit anxiety.

My office will be a space where you can feel comfortable and safe. Therapy requires vulnerability and sitting with discomfort. With me, you'll receive a lot of compassion and support. My expertise in processing trauma, as well as the coping skills I can teach you, will benefit your life in a positive way, if you choose to implement them. Do you ever have “big” reactions to things that don’t necessarily fit the situation? Does it get in the way of feeling confident in yourself or your relationships? That is an exhausting experience.

You have high expectations of yourself and others, tend to want to please others even at the expense of your well-being, experience guilt and loneliness. You worry that the "other shoe will drop" in relationships, numb or disconnect from emotions to get through your day, and have a hard time identifying and asking for what you need in relationships. You suffer from feeling that you are not good enough. If you experience any of these symptoms, I'd love to work with you! I specialize working with adults who may have experienced neglect or other life adversities as children, woman navigating pregnancy, and parenthood, and BIPOC adults.

Helen is a valuable addition to Blue Skies Counseling! She offers treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, addictions, and substance abuse. She works with people of all ages, including children, couples, and families, and offers specialized treatment for LGBTQ+ and Transgender health. She helps clients and their families navigate these new paths! Helen loves the work she does! She is an eclectic educator who empowers people through enthusiastic learning, intellectual growth, self-esteem, curiosity and wonder, social responsibility, and GRIT.

Do you want to reclaim your peace, rebuild your confidence, or just feel like yourself again? Whether you need help to heal from the past, to prepare for what lies ahead, or if previous therapy brought you lackluster results and you want to try something else, please call or send an email message - we can chat first to explore whether I am right for you. My clients regularly find renewed hope as they learn to reach deeply into their disconnected, misfiring nervous systems to discover their natural self-healing abilities. They unlock a life-changing power that is uniquely theirs, and rise feeling strong.