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

Most clients I see experience anxiety and depression. These are life's greatest thieves, stealing away joy and hope and leaving many clients to feel powerless. Depression and anxiety usually accompany stress that comes with problems in personal or work relationships, or failing health. Or perhaps it runs deeper than that and you have been dogged by fear and melancholy for most of your life, searching but not finding any explanation. Most clients lose faith that they can overcome these problems. I help clients find their personal strengths and overcome beliefs that leave them feeling vulnerable.

“When we deny our stories, they define us.  When we own our stories, we get to write a brave new ending.”  Brene Brown. This statement resinates in how I work with clients.  Owning your story allows you to stand in your own truth; owning your truths provides you power over them rather than allowing your pain, struggles and misconceptions power over you. Working together in a safe environment we identify and hone your strengths, as you shape your life into the story you envision and deserve, and you find peace in the midst of chaos. 

I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in mood disorders, trauma, infertility, family conflict, sexual abuse, and relationship difficulties (including domestic violence). I am bilingual in Spanish and am sensitive to the cultural aspects of Latino/Hispanic clients. I treat clients suffering from depression, chronic stress, anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), infertility and post-partum issues. My style is warm, compassionate, and direct, and together we will work together to find your unique voice and inner wisdom. I believe that each client is an expert on their own life.

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.

We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive -behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.

I am an experienced and empathetic Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I've worked doing one-on-one therapy, couples counseling, as well as working with struggling adolescents and families in wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding school, and residential treatment settings. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I love working with adults, teens, and families. Inspiring effort and transformations are what continually draw me to this work. I'm passionate about assisting people in their healing and growth.

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.

Do you find that you and your partner keep getting into the same arguments, never quite reaching a lasting resolution? Are you experiencing sexual difficulties that leave you feeling frustrated or withdrawn in relationships? Have you been facing challenges exploring your sexual identity, desires or non-traditional relationships or lifestyles? Are you needing support around gender identity and transitions? I strive to help individuals and couples overcome barriers standing in the way of the intimacy and connection they are longing for, help with identity exploration, and feel more aligned with an authentic, values-based life.

Welcome to Healing Minds Counseling. I am here to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be. I have training in many types of therapy with my main specialty being trauma and related disorders such as attachment and BPD. I am also a strong supporter of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) if you are needing for a letter for housing. All work is currently being done virtually so I can see you from the comfort of your own home. I can see clients in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. Please feel free to schedule a FREE consultation today! Please be advised that if you schedule an appointment it will populate as Eastern time.

I evaluate children, teens, & adults with questions of ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and related emotional dysregulation and problems in functioning. Families can experience major frustration in finding interventions that are individualized to people’s unique needs: going through years of therapy and not feeling any better; getting conflicting feedback from other clinicians; having several diagnoses that don’t seem to align with what you’re going through; treatments that don’t seem to get you to your goals. Having a clear diagnosis is key in establishing a treatment plan and supporting interventions that are a good fit.

I enjoying working with individuals, as well as facilitating skills groups. I currently work with individuals that are navigating various life events, and attempting to improve their quality of life! In addition, many of the people I see look for assistance in navigating faith transitions, relationship difficulties, ruminative thoughts, trauma, and ineffective patterns of behavior. I enjoy a DBT, CBT , Attachment Theory, and Mindfulness approach to my work with clients. Overall, I work to normalize the experiences that my clients are having. We all make sense, in the context of our unique lives and experiences!

Romantic relationships are straight-up DIFFICULT! As someone who has been married for almost a decade, I can relate. As we all know, relationships come with ups and downs but what do we do when the downs linger for too long and we begin to feel completely disconnected? In my work with couples, my first priority is to provide a safe, judgment-free, and empathetic environment where each partner feels safe to express themselves openly. As an EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapist) my approach is very authentic and warm.

I work with youth, teens, young adults and couples to help through the challenges that life can throw at us all. I am a firm believer that inside all of us there is a person who wishes to be heard and affirmed. When we find this person we can find the strength to overcome difficult situations.

Throughout this human experience, we often need support when we feel lost, afraid, or stuck. I believe in every client's ability to connect with their inner wisdom, identify their strengths, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.

I founded Alpine Psychotherapy and Consulting with the belief that anyone seeking help deserves to receive expert mental health services in a compassionate, caring, personable, and professional atmosphere. You deserve to have a professional who operates from a solid theoretical base and has expertise in the methods they are using. If you are looking for someone who doesn't just have you "come in and talk about your feelings", but rather takes a targeted and research-proven approach to healing, give me a call or email me.

Life is both endlessly beautiful and complex. I approach each client relationship with the goal that through individual sessions I can help clients tap more deeply into their own beauty while better understanding their own complexity. I work to give you concrete tools that you can use in everyday life to more adeptly navigate change, relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. My approach is collaborative. Together we will use multiple therapeutic tools to dig deeper into patterns of thought and behavior, including DBT, CBT , and Mindfulness techniques.

FULL- I can fluently provide counseling in English & Spanish. I like using a non-pathological and teamwork approach where the clients are the experts of their own lives. I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, and children, focusing on helping them reach desired goals. To do so, I use the following evidence base perspectives: CBT , DBT, EMDR, Gottman (Couples), Play Therapy, and Mindfulness. I have noticed that after clients have graduated from our therapy work, they returned seeking form of self-improvement.