Adoption Therapists in Sandy, UT
I am in network with Medicaid for foster care or post- adoption care.
My aim as a counselor is to facilitate a space for healing so that you can strengthen bonds and develop closer relationships. I specialize in treating trauma, with 10 years of experience treating complex developmental trauma in children and teens. I seek to help children and families find healing and form closer bonds to one another. I treat children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I am in network with Medicaid for foster care or post- adoption care.
My aim as a counselor is to facilitate a space for healing so that you can strengthen bonds and develop closer relationships. I specialize in treating trauma, with 10 years of experience treating complex developmental trauma in children and teens. I seek to help children and families find healing and form closer bonds to one another. I treat children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I specialize in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and adoption, attachment and family systems issues and am a Gottman trained couples therapist.
I support people in exploring the past, learn to ground in the present and build skills and strengths for the future. I am trained in EMDR, DBT and MBSR and I use these tools to help clients process and cope with traumatic events as well as daily life stressors and everything in between. I am also currently running an online adoption group.
I specialize in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and adoption, attachment and family systems issues and am a Gottman trained couples therapist.
I support people in exploring the past, learn to ground in the present and build skills and strengths for the future. I am trained in EMDR, DBT and MBSR and I use these tools to help clients process and cope with traumatic events as well as daily life stressors and everything in between. I am also currently running an online adoption group.
Many of the people I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges related to adoption, identity, relationships, or life transitions.
I’m trained in EMDR and combine that with art and sand tray therapies, especially for clients who process experiences in more visual or creative ways. My approach is flexible and collaborative; I believe therapy works best when it’s shaped by what’s meaningful to you.
Many of the people I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges related to adoption, identity, relationships, or life transitions.
I’m trained in EMDR and combine that with art and sand tray therapies, especially for clients who process experiences in more visual or creative ways. My approach is flexible and collaborative; I believe therapy works best when it’s shaped by what’s meaningful to you.
Ugh, starting with a new therapist is nerve-racking! No one wants to start all over and tell their whole life story again. I promise you this will be (relatively) painless. People describe meeting with me as like talking to a favorite aunt or a trusted friend. Together, we can figure out where you are and how to get you where you want to go.
Ugh, starting with a new therapist is nerve-racking! No one wants to start all over and tell their whole life story again. I promise you this will be (relatively) painless. People describe meeting with me as like talking to a favorite aunt or a trusted friend. Together, we can figure out where you are and how to get you where you want to go.
If you feel like your struggles in your life, marriage, or family have left you caught in a fog without a sense of direction, you’ve come to the right place! I specialize in helping people navigate through stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma in order to build emotional resilience and find a greater sense of peace.
If you feel like your struggles in your life, marriage, or family have left you caught in a fog without a sense of direction, you’ve come to the right place! I specialize in helping people navigate through stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma in order to build emotional resilience and find a greater sense of peace.
You deserve to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Whether you're navigating deep trauma, depression, anxiety, living with persistent mental health challenges, or just trying to make sense of your emotions, you're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), offering a safe space where your identity, lived experience, and story are deeply respected.
You deserve to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Whether you're navigating deep trauma, depression, anxiety, living with persistent mental health challenges, or just trying to make sense of your emotions, you're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), offering a safe space where your identity, lived experience, and story are deeply respected.
I have been working with individuals, couples, families, and children for over 20 years. I primarily use a collaborative, strength-based approach to individual, family and couples' therapy, play therapy with children, and when working with diverse populations. I believe that the majority of people have an internal desire and wisdom that directs them toward healing and changing for the better. Similar to our bodies, the brain naturally knows how to heal given the right conditions. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help people tap into the resiliency of the human spirit.
I have been working with individuals, couples, families, and children for over 20 years. I primarily use a collaborative, strength-based approach to individual, family and couples' therapy, play therapy with children, and when working with diverse populations. I believe that the majority of people have an internal desire and wisdom that directs them toward healing and changing for the better. Similar to our bodies, the brain naturally knows how to heal given the right conditions. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help people tap into the resiliency of the human spirit.
With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate their personal journeys toward healing. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I strive to facilitate meaningful change and foster resilience, helping clients build stronger connections and find peace amidst life’s challenges.
With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate their personal journeys toward healing. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I strive to facilitate meaningful change and foster resilience, helping clients build stronger connections and find peace amidst life’s challenges.
Hi I'm Jon! I specialize in dealing with anxiety, trauma and complex mental health issues. I work primarily with adults, but I am willing to work with adolescents if it is a good fit! I absolutely love working with anyone from an alternative community. If you don't fit in with society you will for sure fit in with me! My goal is for you to one day sit across from me and say "I don't think I need therapy right now".
Hi I'm Jon! I specialize in dealing with anxiety, trauma and complex mental health issues. I work primarily with adults, but I am willing to work with adolescents if it is a good fit! I absolutely love working with anyone from an alternative community. If you don't fit in with society you will for sure fit in with me! My goal is for you to one day sit across from me and say "I don't think I need therapy right now".
Admitting you need help is sometimes difficult. Having the courage to get help can be even harder. Everyone needs a safe place where they feel respected and heard without judgment. My goal is to work with you to HEAL your heart and mind, not just make it feel better. I want you to recognize and develop the unique strengths already inherent within you. To achieve this, we use a variety of approaches including EMDR, ART, Hypnotherapy, Neurofeedback, Alpha-Stim®, Nutrition, Amino Acid Therapy, CBT, DBT, and many other helpful therapy methods.
Admitting you need help is sometimes difficult. Having the courage to get help can be even harder. Everyone needs a safe place where they feel respected and heard without judgment. My goal is to work with you to HEAL your heart and mind, not just make it feel better. I want you to recognize and develop the unique strengths already inherent within you. To achieve this, we use a variety of approaches including EMDR, ART, Hypnotherapy, Neurofeedback, Alpha-Stim®, Nutrition, Amino Acid Therapy, CBT, DBT, and many other helpful therapy methods.
My first and most important priority is to make you feel safe and understood in my office. Through emotional support, unconditional regard, and specialized techniques I have helped hundreds of individuals work through childhood wounds, trauma, betrayals, life changes, and more. I have collected different forms of training over the years and have an eclectic but proactive approach to help you notice improvements in your mental health. That training includes, but is not limited to: Gottman for marriage therapy and new families, ACT/mindfulness for trauma and anxiety, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for most mental health disorders.
My first and most important priority is to make you feel safe and understood in my office. Through emotional support, unconditional regard, and specialized techniques I have helped hundreds of individuals work through childhood wounds, trauma, betrayals, life changes, and more. I have collected different forms of training over the years and have an eclectic but proactive approach to help you notice improvements in your mental health. That training includes, but is not limited to: Gottman for marriage therapy and new families, ACT/mindfulness for trauma and anxiety, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for most mental health disorders.
Typical clients include those who have an abuse history. This history can range from physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Many clients experience nightmares, loss of appetite and pleasure, relationship disturbance and high levels of anxiety and depression.
Typical clients include those who have an abuse history. This history can range from physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Many clients experience nightmares, loss of appetite and pleasure, relationship disturbance and high levels of anxiety and depression.
Does it seem like you take care of everyone else, but have difficulty taking care of you? Do you wish you felt better about yourself and wish you could create healthier and happier relationships? We are here to help. In 2002, I had a vision of gathering a group of excellent clinicians to be a mental health and family relationship resource for our community. My vision has been realized! I have an excellent team of colleagues at At Wasatch Family Therapy. We will guide you through the therapy process in a comfortable atmosphere that will put you at ease, and help you make the changes you desire. We work with clients as young as 3+.
Does it seem like you take care of everyone else, but have difficulty taking care of you? Do you wish you felt better about yourself and wish you could create healthier and happier relationships? We are here to help. In 2002, I had a vision of gathering a group of excellent clinicians to be a mental health and family relationship resource for our community. My vision has been realized! I have an excellent team of colleagues at At Wasatch Family Therapy. We will guide you through the therapy process in a comfortable atmosphere that will put you at ease, and help you make the changes you desire. We work with clients as young as 3+.
I love helping clients of all ages in their journey of self exploration and progression. As a therapist, I have witnessed people grow and heal through experiencing the power of a therapeutic relationship that is authentic, compassionate, and caring. The therapy room is a space of vulnerability, and I do all that I can to ensure you are seen, heard, and validated in your experience as we work together.
I love helping clients of all ages in their journey of self exploration and progression. As a therapist, I have witnessed people grow and heal through experiencing the power of a therapeutic relationship that is authentic, compassionate, and caring. The therapy room is a space of vulnerability, and I do all that I can to ensure you are seen, heard, and validated in your experience as we work together.
My background working with children in foster care and post adoption has enabled me to effectively provide support and guidance for people of all walks of life.
I am accustomed to looking at a situation from all angles; biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. My proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and EMDR can help put an end to suffering and begin a path of healing and empowerment.
My background working with children in foster care and post adoption has enabled me to effectively provide support and guidance for people of all walks of life.
I am accustomed to looking at a situation from all angles; biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. My proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and EMDR can help put an end to suffering and begin a path of healing and empowerment.
I am passionate about helping others regain their freedom through processing trauma. When I started my own addiction recovery process I had to heal my own traumas and wounds. In 2016 I started the UnashamedUnafraid podcast to be a voice of hope, speaking personally about sexual addiction recovery. Now I work with others to help them experience the freedom of healing. I also enjoy leading groups and individuals through life-changing workshops. My core belief about the healing process is that it comes from within. Everyone already has what they need to heal. Hope is possible for every heart no matter how big the trauma or hopeless.
I am passionate about helping others regain their freedom through processing trauma. When I started my own addiction recovery process I had to heal my own traumas and wounds. In 2016 I started the UnashamedUnafraid podcast to be a voice of hope, speaking personally about sexual addiction recovery. Now I work with others to help them experience the freedom of healing. I also enjoy leading groups and individuals through life-changing workshops. My core belief about the healing process is that it comes from within. Everyone already has what they need to heal. Hope is possible for every heart no matter how big the trauma or hopeless.
Hi! I know it can be hard to find the right therapist; and applaud you for searching for a good fit for you. I am trained in trauma, CBT, mood disorders, EFT, substance use treatment and EMDR.
Hi! I know it can be hard to find the right therapist; and applaud you for searching for a good fit for you. I am trained in trauma, CBT, mood disorders, EFT, substance use treatment and EMDR.
I enjoy working with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds. My passion has been trauma treatment from the first moment I started working with clients in grad school. I also spent three years working at an addictions treatment center, and I have empathy for those struggling with substances. While trauma is my passion, I also handle depression, anxiety, bipolar and grief reactions on a daily basis. If you are ready for a change, or would like to be ready for change, let's talk about how to help you move through these steps together.
I enjoy working with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds. My passion has been trauma treatment from the first moment I started working with clients in grad school. I also spent three years working at an addictions treatment center, and I have empathy for those struggling with substances. While trauma is my passion, I also handle depression, anxiety, bipolar and grief reactions on a daily basis. If you are ready for a change, or would like to be ready for change, let's talk about how to help you move through these steps together.
Riley Individual, Family, and Marriage Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sandy, UT 84070
At Riley Individual, Family, and Marriage Counseling, our aim is to provide comprehensive care to our community that focuses on helping individuals, families, and couples, "get back to life." We believe that everyone has innate talents, skills, and abilities to overcome life challenges. Our team is determined to help others gain insight as to what these abilities are so that they can return to growth as soon as possible. We are proud to have served communities in counties along the Wasatch Front for the past 11 years.
At Riley Individual, Family, and Marriage Counseling, our aim is to provide comprehensive care to our community that focuses on helping individuals, families, and couples, "get back to life." We believe that everyone has innate talents, skills, and abilities to overcome life challenges. Our team is determined to help others gain insight as to what these abilities are so that they can return to growth as soon as possible. We are proud to have served communities in counties along the Wasatch Front for the past 11 years.
When trauma or anxiety hits a child, it doesn’t look like adult stress. It looks like explosive meltdowns, sleepless nights, or that constant, awful "jelly in the stomach" feeling they can't quite explain. You are tired of watching them hurt, and you want your happy kid back. I’m here to help you make that happen.
I am a dynamic, creative play therapist and psychotherapist specializing in turning big, scary feelings into manageable ones. Children don’t heal by just sitting on a couch and talking—they heal through action, creativity, and play.
When trauma or anxiety hits a child, it doesn’t look like adult stress. It looks like explosive meltdowns, sleepless nights, or that constant, awful "jelly in the stomach" feeling they can't quite explain. You are tired of watching them hurt, and you want your happy kid back. I’m here to help you make that happen.
I am a dynamic, creative play therapist and psychotherapist specializing in turning big, scary feelings into manageable ones. Children don’t heal by just sitting on a couch and talking—they heal through action, creativity, and play.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.