Elders (65+) Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

I have worked with clients struggling with Trauma, PTSD, Addiction, relationship issues, eating disorders, and grief. I have also addressed various mental health challenges from anxiety and depression to Bi-polar and Schizophrenia. My clients learn to live, heal and thrive. Life can deal some tough hands. I'm here to provide an opportunity for joy again. I will encourage my clients to explore ways to bring back the passion and curiosity. To ultimately help them find hope again.

Are you experiencing stress, loneliness or emotional pain related to a major life change, a relationship crisis, or a struggle with anxiety or depression? I have over 16 years of experience working with people wrestling with these kinds of issues. I find great satisfaction in helping people navigate concerns related to spiritual questioning and transition. It is an honor to work with individuals healing from trauma or who are seeking relief from depression or anxiety. I find my work with couples who are having difficulty communicating, resolving conflict or repairing after betrayal very meaningful.

The journey to truly understanding ourselves can be a difficult and daunting task to navigate alone. In one moment, we may feel like the wind is in our sails, and without warning we may get caught up and trapped in the same familiar storms of shame, trauma, and pain. This can feel isolating and lonely, but you don’t have to be alone in life’s storms. As a therapist my aim is to help you reach self-acceptance, inner tranquility, and personal understanding to better endure and overcome any poor weather that life sends your way.

While I support clients of all identities and ages, I specialize in working with clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, might be experiencing life & faith transitions, or have been impacted by health conditions or disabilities both personally, professionally, or familial. I also have over 10+ years of extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I have supported young adults through feelings of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and identity exploration. I hope to offer my clients a corner of the world that provides a space of connection, curiosity, and healing.

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, including treatment for neurodivergent children and adults. Anxiety, OCD and Tourette are areas of advanced training. Therapy is an active process, with between session goals designed to maximize treatment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have over 15 years of professional work experience helping people navigate situations that impact their mental well being. Examples include stress; anxiety; self-esteem and confidence; depression; relationship issues; workplace issues; and living with mental health conditions.

I work from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective. I believe that people have a healthy drive toward wellness, but the trials of life often lead them down paths that are counterproductive and even self defeating. A good therapist can help people rediscover joy in their lives and their relationships, as well as re-establish a healthy and strong sense of self. It is gratifying to see people rediscover their unique strengths and uncover new-found capacities to survive and thrive in the face of life's many challenges. With a therapist's caring support, new possibilities become a reality.

Do you often feel burnt out in your relationships? Do you have a hard time not feeling selfish when you prioritize your own needs? Is your worth tied to how much you give of yourself and do for others? Do struggle to find relationships where you feel valued? Are you anxious, stressed, and struggling to feel like the person you want to be? I love working with individuals who want to feel better and couples working towards healing and strengthening their relationships.

Everyone struggles at some point in their lives. It’s the human experience, and comes in many forms: anxiety, depression, trauma, acting out behaviors. As a clinical therapist with a Master’s in Social Work, I have been honored to provide support to children, teens, LGBTQIA, families and adults through crisis and behavioral support, military, and person or individual previously incarcerated.I have strong experiences in helping with behavioral issues, conduct, juvenile involved youth, LGBTQIA issues/needs/supports, youth with autism and families that need more support and tools. ​

I work with young children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing mental health concerns, traumatic life events, and life challenges. My treatment modalities include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Client-Centered Therapy and Play Therapy. Life often presents challenges and my goal is to provide a safe place for processing, healing, and growth.

I work extensively with adults, adolescents, couples and families addressing the challenges in creating a satisfying and meaningful life. Often times we can feel stuck in our lives, using emotion-regulation and relational skills that served us in the past. Like outdated software, these skills no longer serve us as we have matured, as our circumstances have changed or as we have developed relationships with others who bring a different relational culture. This sense of stuckness may lead to depression, anxiety, addictions, compulsions and/or relational difficulties that leads people to work with me.

Dr. Ami Owen received her undergraduate degree in Social Science and a minor in Psychology. She received her Master’s in General Family Therapy with an advanced emphasis on families and trauma. Dr. Owen also received a Doctorate in Counseling and is a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional. She is licensed in UT, ID, WA, AZ, TX, FL, CA, and is a nationally approved supervisor through the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). She takes delight in mentoring therapists on the complexities of family systems and consults with providers across the country to improve systems approaches.

I know that each person has such strength inside of them that they can create the life that they have been searching for. Together we will explore new and different avenues and I will guide you in an evidence-based approach in developing skills and empowering you as an individual. Often we go through the cycles each day and feel like we have lost control over our own lives. I am excited to walk beside you as you find your unique potential. I work well with both adults and teens with OCD, Anxiety Depression, PANS and PANDAS, and trauma related concerns.

Life is a series of transformations. I strongly believe that human beings are not meant to navigate the complexity of life’s twists and turns without help from others. I am passionate about research-based treatment that can allow the many obstacles of one’s life to feel manageable. I strive to help my clients connect with themselves and discover intention and passion in their lives and goals. I have experience in residential treatment helping clients with addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD and internal conflicts as well as experience with school therapy with youth.

Please take note of the following important information: Hello There! To receive therapy services from me as your mental health provider, it is required to have a Primary Care Physician at Foothill Family Clinics. As follows, I operate differently than traditional therapy. I operate using the CoCM" which commonly stands for "Collaborative Care Model." Monthly sessions. It is a care approach particularly used in mental health settings to integrate behavioral health care into primary care.

You may be feeling stuck; if so, let's talk. I help adults experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma using a variety of individually tailored approaches. I also help people who are going through life transitions, existential or spiritual crises, or difficulties that are hard to define.

I strongly believe that the foundation to healing happens through acquiring the ability to become grounded and centered. This is key in our getting on the other side of our anxiety, shame, depression, or whatever our personal struggles may be. I am certified in EMDR and find the approach effective as it allows the element of choice and the availability of insight not often found in traditional therapeutic approaches. I am a strong believer in the client therapist relationship as being key to success in therapy. I offer virtual sessions via Wellnite's platform; register here: https://www.wellnite.co/practice/register/655b6cfe83dc

Pain is part of the human experience. Rather than efforts of eliminating distress, I invite individuals to amplify their awareness of thoughts, sensations, and impulses that contribute to pain and suffering. This mindful practice, coupled with self-compassion, can mobilize healing, increase our ability to manage distress, and expand our resilience. Collaboratively, we will explore options for creating a meaningful life.

As a therapist, I am known to be relational, even-keeled, and collaborative. My approach is dynamic and personable. I help clients attune to their needs, learn how to ground themselves when overwhelmed and overexerted, regain trust and confidence in their abilities, and find opportunities for more meaningful connections. For some, this involves specific skill-building, social coaching, exposure, or trauma work; for others, this involves simply holding the space to talk it out.