Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

Life is hard for all of us and with self-reflection, commitment to values, choice actions, and the ability to feel all emotions, there is sustainable joy available to each of us, even when challenged. I have enormous compassion for clients from all ages and stages of life. As a person with diabetes, I have a tenderness for all those enduring disappointment in their bodies and seeking peace with medical conditions.

There are many challenges facing us in our world today. Having the ability to recognize when we need some extra support and the willingness to seek it is essential. My clinical experience over the last 20 years allows me to use my education and life experience to provide a safe place for us to work through these life challenges. Throughout my career, I have worked with adults and adolescents in a variety of systems: foster care, probation, drug court, residential, crisis intervention, and in-home.

Hi there, I'm Matthew! For the last eight years I have worked in the mental health profession in various roles and capacities. I have been a youth mentor, a group facilitator, a child welfare worker, and have been working in family, group, and individual therapy. I have a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients who are struggling with identity issues, trauma, and faith transitions. Figuring out who we are and how we belong is a difficult and sometimes challenging task, and it’s okay to ask for help.

I help adults experiencing anxiety, depression, body-image issues, struggles with self-esteem and relationships with self, grief, loneliness, life transitions and dating and relationship concerns. I work with adults through a feminist lens and am body-affirming, social-justice-oriented, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.

I am passionate about helping clients with trauma, anxiety, & depression, & most enjoy working with clients aged 13-35. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, & compassion, regardless of background. Working with those who are from more marginalized populations & concerns related to these areas (2S-LGBTQIA+ populations, women's issues, religious trauma, racism, physical health concerns/ disabilities, teen/adult children of immigrant families, etc.) is a passion of mine, but I am happy to work with those who are not part of these populations as well. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your specific needs.

Do you struggle with ongoing patterns of behaviors and/or thoughts that you know aren’t helpful, but you can’t seem to change them? Perhaps you’ve even been to therapy before, but the patterns continue. You didn’t “failed” at growth or healing, you just need a different approach to addressing core issues. I take a modern therapeutic approach based in neuroscience, offering alternatives to old, outdated, traditional talk therapy in order to create long-lasting changes. I work with individuals who are feeling stuck in life, have anxiety, depression, shame, trauma, complex trauma, relationship problems, and faith crisis.

I want to help you make connections in therapy that help to explain and heal emotional disharmony. For me, it’s about helping you develop new skills and ways of thinking that empower you to move forward in your life intentionally. Rather than adhering to a theoretically narrow approach, I meet each client’s concerns with curiosity and take a practical approach to therapy. I work to bring awareness to the mind/body connection and the power each individual holds to make powerful changes in their lives.

With a collection of approaches and perspectives that are uniquely selected for the individual, one of the most fundamental aspects of therapy is a strong relationship between client and therapist. Since life is difficult and full of hardship, the moments we have to work together will be filled with compassion, sensitivity, authenticity, and courage. As we progress together, we will come to a realization: you already have it within you.

I strive to create brave, affirming spaces free of shame for clients to design authentic lives and learn tools that deepen connections in relationships. I work from several evidence-based & trauma-informed therapy models and take a non-pathological approach. Together, we will look for experiences that have created patterns & explore how you have learned to connect with others. We will utilize somatic work, such as EMDR & Expressive Art, to learn how your body responds to life experiences & create more awareness of your subconscious. And we will apply mindfulness & coping skills to practice self-compassion, acceptance, & empowerment.

I get it. Life happens. I’ve had those experiences myself. It can be hard to know what to do when your relationships are struggling or when you need help. It’s uniquely difficult when you’re worried about your teenager & looking for support. But here you are, taking this monumental step toward improvement. I tend to use a strengths-based approach in my work, helping my clients embrace their best self and enhance their life through the “Three C’s”: Connection, Creation & Contribution. Laying a foundation that allows for the development of the Three C’s leads to living a life of purpose, meaning & “pyong” - peace & confidence in life.

Transformation doesn't ask that you stop being you. It demands that you find a way back to the authenticity and strength that's already inside of you. -Cheryl Strayed. I believe that everyone has the power within to heal themselves.As a therapist, there is nothing more sacred than being involved in someone's story and being able to help them find light in a world that can at times seem rather dim. My objective is to walk gently and compassionately with my clients on their paths toward creating a life full of meaning and growth.

Hi, I’m Brittany & I am here to be your nonjudgemental support. I strive to create a safe space for all my clients. Let's work together to establish your goals.

Ready for a transformative therapy experience? Embark on a journey tailored to you using walk and talk therapy in nature, intensives, and traditional in-person. Collaboratively, we heal anxiety, depression, grief, and dissatisfaction underlying feelings, thoughts, and actions. We unravel patterns and delve into spiritual crises. We create new practices for lasting healing. Whether time-strapped or past trauma demands attention now, an intensive can span a half-day to multiple days to offer deep exploration without time constraints. Customized with yoga and nature walks. Ready to dive deep for holistic well-being? Contact Hallie now.

If you find yourself stuck in the same unbreakable loop, perhaps you need new tools and unconditional support to change. Each client needs a different approach, but all clients need a confidential and judgment free zone if they are going to make real progress. I know that with trained guidance and support, you are capable of navigating any life challenge. Addiction? I will meet you where you are at and develop one on one plan back to health. I also work with non-neurotypical (ADHD, Bi-polarity, Learning Disordered) clients and enjoy helping all humans navigate faith and life transition. (LGBTQIA+ Clients)

Colleagues say to me, "people passing by your door want to know why there's always laughter coming out of your office." While being human sometimes is painful, I do my best to warmly connect with clients to lighten the load being carried. I believe that "Empathy is a radical act" and use basic therapy skills such as listening and validating to create a safe place to do the "scary" work of change. I believe people can find solutions to have fulfilling relationships.. no matter the challenges. Sometimes that takes creating inspiration..I'm here to do just that.

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.

Are you facing uncertainty with your place in life, your relationships, or with your personal health? Do you desire to decrease stress levels, and gain the tools and understanding to better connect with your authentic and empowered self? Working through the uncertainty, overwhelm, disconnection, and impact on your self-worth can be so much to navigate on your own. Regardless of your progress on your journey, working alongside someone who understands the complexities of these concerns can be beneficial.

My therapeutic approach is customized to your needs in the moment and prioritizes making you feel seen, heard, and empowered. I'm here to support you in learning how to better approach yourself with love and care, to be more connected in your mind and body, and to better understand and embody your authentic self. I believe that healing happens when we feel safely supported by others and have a deeper understanding of our minds and bodies.

I don't know how to stop hurting. I don't know how to help him. I don't know how to get anything to change. Whether it is a problem you are experiencing with yourself, your child or another loved one many people have these thoughts. When the thoughts become overwhelming and impact your quality of life, it is time to change. Anais Nin wrote, "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."