Blue Cross Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

I am passionate about treating teen and young adults with ADHD and commonly co-occurring anxiety and depression that result from the challenges that neurodiversity presents (from home related tasks, self-care, homework, friendships, romance, work projects). If you are feeling overwhelmed and scattered despite your best efforts, please reach out. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and someone trained to work with non-binary and trans individuals, my space is beyond safe. I work from an abundance, growth-oriented mindset. If you are looking for insight into how your current state relates to your family of origin, new means of coping,

Finding ways of coping with this uncertainty and change is a challenge, particularly right now. Let's work together to find healthy ways of navigating change and the uncomfortable feelings associated with these times. My therapeutic training and experience have centered around adults and older adults dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions, problems associated with aging, life transitions, and grief and loss.

If you have been exposed to a traumatic incident you may be unaware of how that event has affected your daily functioning. Later, you may have difficulty controlling your anger, sadness, anxiety, sleeping etc. To determine if your behaviors have been affected by exposure to a traumatic event or have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), schedule and appointment with me for an assessment. I have a wide array of experience treating individual, families, and couples for a variety of issues including problems caused by trauma, depression, anxiety, poor communication skills, poor family functioning etc.

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And, sometimes there isn’t a plan, or it’s someone else’s plan, or the plan simply isn’t working. I offer a compassionate space where you can feel safe and supported as we explore the unexpected or ongoing turbulence your life. My trauma-informed approach to counseling is centered on building a trust-based collaboration that will support you as you begin to experience meaningful change. We’ll rely on a process of discovery to determine which counseling approach, or combination of approaches, will fit best for you. Together we’ll uncover your unique path to the life you want to live.

My goal as a clinician is to develop a safe, honest, trusting relationship so that my clients can explore all parts of themselves without judgement. I use evidence based practices and draw on the therapeutic relationship to help my clients feel seen, heard, and understood in ways that can offer healing. My hope is to help my clients enjoy the healthy and nurturing relationships they are seeking, and to live a more whole, purposeful, and satisfying life. I work well with individuals and couples who are looking to get to the root of their challenges, and move past managing symptoms.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and defeated. These feelings and the issues they stem from often stop us from expressing ourselves, connecting to others, and feeling grounded within ourselves. I get how lost this all can feel, which is why I work to help you regain a sense of empowerment in your life.