Person-Centered Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

23 years with a dynamic client base from: substance abuse, to burn survivors and their families, burn care professionals, to individual suffering with chronic disease. Philosophy: Each of us is under individually dynamic circumstances have experienced traumatic; medical, emotional and physical events, resulting in anxiety, depression, PTSD, Etc. The understanding the of the psychological aspects related to trauma with the hormonal and neurological processes that sustain them, the traumatic stress reactions involving emotional, cognitive, and behavioral consequences, how it develops, manifest, and affects one life, and how to manage.

Are you feeling stuck, but don’t know how to change? Feeling sad, worried, and dissatisfied with your life? Do you feel overwhelmed, guilty, and unfulfilled in your relationships? Is your daily life extra complicated due to your racial identity, relational/sexual orientation, or gender identity? Living away from your home country, and feeling alone? Making some major life transitions? I have over 20 years of therapy and counseling experience helping people with these issues, as well as anxiety, depression, stress, social anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, and career development.

Therapy can be a significant help in finding relief from difficult feelings such as anger, grief, or sadness. Therapy is also an effective tool in finding solutions and confidence in difficult relationships, or with behaviors that you or a loved one may be struggling with. I acknowledge the courage it can take to seek assistance, as a therapist I always focus on clients strengths. I often work with adults coping with anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, or various types of PTSD. I take a special interest in working with various types of trauma, dissociation, and dissociative disorders in adults.

Sometimes we wake up and things don't feel right. Things that used to be easy aren't anymore. We might not like ourselves. We may be grieving, but don't know how to do so in a healthy way. We may feel like we've lost our way; and that things are out of control. We may feel sad, or hurt, angry, afraid, confused, alienated, or stuck and we don't know why or how to leave those feelings behind. We may have trouble regulating our emotions. We may feel alone. It takes courage to face challenges and move beyond them towards mental and emotional peace. Thank you for being so brave and taking this first step.

Throughout my experience as a psychotherapist I continue to see that mindful attention to our inner life yields healing and the ability to free ourselves from suffering. I'm committed to working with each individual's past and present experiences in order to understand the unique way each client interacts with themselves and the world around them. It is through this process of understanding and discovery, that we uncover options for enhancing and building a meaningful life.

I specialize in supporting individuals find their way back to themselves when anxiety, depression, or any of life's many challenges have taken over. Many of the people I work with describe feeling overwhelmed and fatigued by anxiety and depression, they miss feeling like themselves and feel like they're falling short in their relationships, the workplace, or as a parent. I enjoy supporting individuals in slowing down, tuning in and discovering their innate worthiness, strengths, and abilities to create sustainable peace and wellness.

What truly drives me is my unwavering dedication to assisting others in their journey towards reducing suffering and finding fulfillment in life. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to discover what truly ignites their passion and expand on these moments of joy, especially during the toughest of times. I specialize in supporting adults of all ages on their journey to improve their overall quality of life. Utilizing a blend of therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing,

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.

I love working with individuals who are asking, "What do i want to create in my life? What do I want to move away from?". Life transitions in work, relationships, health, and faith, come to everyone, with accompanying fear, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and uncertainty. I work with a combination of approaches to help people reduce stress and return to a sense of regulation and mastery in their lives. My specialty is Somatic Experiencing as i have found that talk alone is not enough, the body needs to be included in growth and healing.

Seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, self-worth issues, substance use issues, or trauma can feel overwhelming. It takes courage to reach out for help. I am a trained EMDR therapist and IFS informed. I utilize mindfulness, psychoeducation, parts exploration within the IFS framework, and use a strengths-based approach. I have worked in substance abuse treatment for 7 years and have always had a passion for extending compassion and bringing hope to others. I believe it is important to find what works for each individual to create positive change in their lives.

We all deserve to feel happiness and joy, but things can get in the way; maybe you're experiencing some relationship difficulty, anxiety, depression, ADHD or trauma. Whatever the challenge, that's where therapy comes in.

If you are looking to improve your relationships, I can help. I believe that successful relationships are based upon picking wisely and treating kindly. I can teach you how overcome your defensiveness and fear of rejection from your significant other.

The challenges we experience day-to-day vary based on our personal experience of distressing moods, traumatic events, difficulty in our relationships, grief and loss, addictions and challenges in the way we see ourselves and others. I believe that every individual has the potential to live a rich, fulfilling, and meaningful life no matter the challenges they face. I work with each client and couple to help them identify their own unique set of strengths, values, and goals that will empower them to achieve the change that they seek.

Are you overwhelmed by all the responsibilities you have on your plate, do you feel scattered, or do you always feel three steps behind? Do you find yourself worrying excessively and struggle to rein it in? Maybe you are a parent and struggling to balance caring for your children, working, and caring for yourself? Whether you are struggling with challenges around anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, ADHD, relationship issues, or trauma I can help you. I would work with you to identify the root causes of your struggles and give you the tools necessary to grow beyond these challenges.

I believe that people are the experts on themselves and that my role as a therapist is to provide a safe environment in which to facilitate personal exploration, growth, and healing. I use evidence-based strategies including mindfulness, meditation, and yoga with a variety of issues. I work from a client-centered approach to support your journey toward wholeness, empowerment, and the expression of your authentic self in the world. We will set mutual goals together to help you to become healthier and happier in your life, and to ensure that the therapeutic process is tailored to your individual needs.

Are you feeling stuck in relationships, work or family issues? Are you yearning to remove obstacles in your life? Are you experiencing difficult life transitions? As a family therapist for over 20 years I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families. I offer a process to access deep emotional connection and change patterns that keep you stuck. I have seen the toll stress takes on couples and families. It is my intention to reassure that internally you have the answers and it is a process to work from the inside out.

I am so glad you are here! My name is Rebecca Brown and I am a LCSW licensed to practice in Utah, Colorado and Arizona. I offer counseling and coaching to individuals, families, couples and groups. My specialty areas of focus in therapy have been relationships, loss of a child, grief and loss, women's issues, adoption-related issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, obesity, bariatric surgery assessment, weight loss, self-image, self-esteem and body image and the working with the LGBTQIA community. I have also launched an executive and business practice focused more on excelling individually in your business and career.

Life is difficult at times, learning how to hold space for our emotions, break negative cycles, and prioritize our wellbeing can be overwhelming. I'm passionate about helping people work through trauma. Primarily working with people experiencing symptoms of PTSD, Complex- PTSD, depression, anxiety and panic attacks. It's my hope to meet you with compassion and non-judgment wherever you are at. Taking the steps together to work through the harder parts of life.

Using a collaborative and non-judgmental approach we will work together to understand the root causes of the challenges you are facing and find paths towards health and freedom. Incorporating evidence-based therapies, we will tap into your inner wisdom and resilience and your innate abilities to heal and grow. And of course, all of this will take place in the context of a genuine therapeutic relationship defined by empathy, acceptance and trust.