UMR Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

My approach to therapy is empathic, collaborative, and unique to each individual's own needs. I believe the most important component of effective counseling is a genuine relational connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which clients feel comfortable, respected, supported, and understood so that they may actively explore personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving. Too often we spend our lives living either in the past or in the future, and consequently struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety.

635 Community Health Collective focuses on supporting Black, Indigenous, POC, and LGBTQ+ children, teens, and adults navigating issues related to identity, trauma (racialized or other), depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. As BIPOC clinicians we strive to hold space for individuals as they find new ways to make themselves whole. We believe that when we explore and begin to connect our thoughts, emotions, sensorimotor experiences, and our relationships with others, we can understand what it is like to feel safe in our own bodies, and engage in problem solving and intentional decision making.

I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families in a variety of school, residential, and outpatient behavioral health settings. I specialize in working with both youth and adults who have ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum, Traumatic Brain Injury, Intellectual Disability or other Neurodevelopmental Disorders and co-occurring trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, or other behavioral or mental health needs. I draw upon CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Informed methods in therapy.

I work with clients on a variety of issues, though my primary focus has been in the areas of LGBT and disability therapy. During my time at the Utah Pride Center and with Alliance Counseling, I have utilized a solution-focused, shame-free approach to gender and sexuality to help my clients navigate the complex issues that accompany membership in these communities.

I’ve found most people are tired of listening to their shame voice. It’s the voice of “should” and “must”, which says if you don’t do as is expected, you aren’t good enough, you’re broken, or you’re unlovable. And many have lived with that voice for so long, they’ve assumed it to be an authentic voice, rather than an outside one. You want to be free of the unrealistic expectations put onto you by others that have been internalized. You crave a little more connection, and a lot less judgment.

I work with individuals, couples, families, and also work in crisis counseling. I am an avid advocate and ally for the LGBTQ++ community. I am sensitive to the needs of various populations and approach everyone I meet with love and acceptance. Currently, I only do telehealth appointments.

I welcome clients from diverse beliefs, backgrounds, and identities; your individual experience matters to me. Clients often reach out to help navigate mental health concerns related to anxiety, ADHD, depression, OCD, PTSD, organizational trauma, relationship issues, religious trauma, and other forms of trauma. Together, we address behavioral, thinking, and relationship patterns interfering with you experiencing a more meaningful life.

Hello! I am Maureen, a clinical therapist, eager to partner with you as we tackle your current life challenges. As a clinician and an educator, I have worked with teens and adults in a myriad of outpatient and inpatient, medical, and crisis behavioral health settings.

I find people are often more capable and resilient than they realize. My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic and person-centered. I utilize evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients feel empowered. I have experience working alongside teens and their families, couples, and adults with different concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and life transitions. I am also trained in EMDR.

There are times we find ourselves metaphorically stuck on the side of the road. It can be discouraging and lonely to be without the fuel or energy to get back on a path that aligns with our values. Instead, we may battle a relentless loop of familiar thoughts that keep us stuck. We may lose our connection to self while trying to stay connected to others. Possibly there are parts of our story that test our view of ourselves. We may be relating to ourselves conditionally, believing we don’t have the heart, brains, or courage.

I believe that our wellness is directly tied to our beliefs and choices as we try to meet our most basic needs: survival, to love and be loved, to feel important, and to enjoy variety in life. It is my goal to collaborate with each client to determine their unique needs and utilize a variety of treatment techniques as needed. Some of the techniques in which I specialize are Reality Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. There are many reasons why we reach out for help: life transitions, grief & loss, trauma, relationship issues. Sometimes it's simply that we "just feel stuck." I believe therapy is most effective when we first understand what healing and growth mean to you and set meaningful goals based on this vision. Healing comes from both understanding your existing strengths and unpacking your struggles. I take great care in creating a safe, kind, and nurturing therapeutic space to support this journey.

I believe that therapy is a journey that the therapist and client travel together and am passionate about empowering my clients to find their own unique strengths as they work toward their goals. I offer multiple therapeutic modalities and customize sessions to best fit my clients’ needs. These include (DBT), CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Together we can help you discover and work toward what is most important to you.