Therapists in Provo, UT
Alan Jacob
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604 (Online Only)
My primary goal is to help restore the power of the individual, to the individual. It is difficult to create ourselves to our true self until we uncreate the thinking and believing that is causing our distress because "whatever we resist, persists." To empower those I work with to see acceptance as a possible way out of their distress by realizing their true control in any given situation. This begins to uncreate the old thinking and responses that lead to further distress. To help those heal to freedom by removing danger, not increasing it, by providing effective tools of creation through improved thought, word and action.
My primary goal is to help restore the power of the individual, to the individual. It is difficult to create ourselves to our true self until we uncreate the thinking and believing that is causing our distress because "whatever we resist, persists." To empower those I work with to see acceptance as a possible way out of their distress by realizing their true control in any given situation. This begins to uncreate the old thinking and responses that lead to further distress. To help those heal to freedom by removing danger, not increasing it, by providing effective tools of creation through improved thought, word and action.
Roy Robins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families find their path to discovering better mental health, increased communication skills and sense of wellbeing. My education, training, and experience includes the diagnosis and treatment of the following: ADD, abuse, anxiety, depression, marriage and family development, substance use, addiction, pornography use, cognitive distortions, men’s issues, faith issues and various diagnostic criteria. My interest and experience also includes working with high school students, older adults and the acquired brain injury population.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families find their path to discovering better mental health, increased communication skills and sense of wellbeing. My education, training, and experience includes the diagnosis and treatment of the following: ADD, abuse, anxiety, depression, marriage and family development, substance use, addiction, pornography use, cognitive distortions, men’s issues, faith issues and various diagnostic criteria. My interest and experience also includes working with high school students, older adults and the acquired brain injury population.
Priscila Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84606 (Online Only)
In life, we experience new challenges making us feel overwhelmed. You do not have to face them alone. I am here to help you reach your therapeutic goals by building a solid therapeutic relationship and supporting you while you grow to meet life’s challenges.
In life, we experience new challenges making us feel overwhelmed. You do not have to face them alone. I am here to help you reach your therapeutic goals by building a solid therapeutic relationship and supporting you while you grow to meet life’s challenges.
Lynnette Astrid Averill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604 (Online Only)
My area of expertise is in stress- and trauma-related symptoms, namely posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and suicidality. Stress and trauma can shift our entire worldview and our sense of safety and trust, our confidence and competency, and sometimes makes us feel we no longer 'fit' where we used to. This can effect every aspect of our lives. I will serve as a sounding board, to help identify your "why" and your "what," to access and troubleshoot any roadblocks along the journey, then provide strength-based, trauma-focused support to reach your specific goals and help you to build a life you truly want to live.
My area of expertise is in stress- and trauma-related symptoms, namely posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and suicidality. Stress and trauma can shift our entire worldview and our sense of safety and trust, our confidence and competency, and sometimes makes us feel we no longer 'fit' where we used to. This can effect every aspect of our lives. I will serve as a sounding board, to help identify your "why" and your "what," to access and troubleshoot any roadblocks along the journey, then provide strength-based, trauma-focused support to reach your specific goals and help you to build a life you truly want to live.
Karen Pendleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
The challenges we face as individuals, as a community, and as a society can have a profound impact on the way we view the world, ourselves and others. Exposure to multiple adverse life experiences over time (experienced directly or in anticipation of adverse experiences) can progressively increase symptoms of anxiety, depression, clinical, and sub-clinical PTSD and even impact the state and health of our bodies. Adverse life experiences are often stored in the body and can be coded to our DNA. Somatic forms of therapy such as EMDR and Brainspotting help to adjust this lens by integrating and fully reprocessing adverse experiences.
The challenges we face as individuals, as a community, and as a society can have a profound impact on the way we view the world, ourselves and others. Exposure to multiple adverse life experiences over time (experienced directly or in anticipation of adverse experiences) can progressively increase symptoms of anxiety, depression, clinical, and sub-clinical PTSD and even impact the state and health of our bodies. Adverse life experiences are often stored in the body and can be coded to our DNA. Somatic forms of therapy such as EMDR and Brainspotting help to adjust this lens by integrating and fully reprocessing adverse experiences.
Ragan A. Lybbert
Counselor, PhD, CMHC
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84606
Dr. Ragan A. Lybbert has been practicing therapy since 2016. Ragan is deeply passionate about taking couples who are feeling hurt, distant, alienated, disconnected, or are struggling with communication, and helping them heal, strengthen their relationship, draw close to one another. Dr. Lybbert excels at helping each partner feel safe, secure, and connected. Ragan also loves working with individual clients who have a variety of mental health concerns. Using a wholistic approach, Ragan works with clients to get them on a path where they can feel happy, healthy, and good about who they are.
Dr. Ragan A. Lybbert has been practicing therapy since 2016. Ragan is deeply passionate about taking couples who are feeling hurt, distant, alienated, disconnected, or are struggling with communication, and helping them heal, strengthen their relationship, draw close to one another. Dr. Lybbert excels at helping each partner feel safe, secure, and connected. Ragan also loves working with individual clients who have a variety of mental health concerns. Using a wholistic approach, Ragan works with clients to get them on a path where they can feel happy, healthy, and good about who they are.
Jalynn Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Do you feel like your emotions are taking over your life and making it difficult to function? Do you feel a lack of purpose and that life is passing you by? We all encounter pain, hardships, and unmet expectations, but that doesn't mean we have to suffer because of them; there is hope and healing along the way! I believe in a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. I believe in you and your ability to make life meaningful. I am here to help provide skills and tools, and to grow your confidence in yourself. We've got this!
Do you feel like your emotions are taking over your life and making it difficult to function? Do you feel a lack of purpose and that life is passing you by? We all encounter pain, hardships, and unmet expectations, but that doesn't mean we have to suffer because of them; there is hope and healing along the way! I believe in a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. I believe in you and your ability to make life meaningful. I am here to help provide skills and tools, and to grow your confidence in yourself. We've got this!
Jen Castillo Hurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I know that life throws curve balls and is not always what you expected. It is absolutely a joy to help you navigate the ups and downs of life in a caring and non-judgmental way.
I know that life throws curve balls and is not always what you expected. It is absolutely a joy to help you navigate the ups and downs of life in a caring and non-judgmental way.
Quin Stevens
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I specialize in working with teens and adults with anxiety, depression, and confusion around life’s many obstacles to find their way to a path that leads to their ultimate potential. Those suffering from many chronic conditions have found hope and strength as well, whether it is chronic fatigue, chronic pain, or even chronic brain fog. I also work with athletes, teams, and small business owners around simplicity, clarity, performance anxiety and setting and/or achieving important personal and professional goals.
I specialize in working with teens and adults with anxiety, depression, and confusion around life’s many obstacles to find their way to a path that leads to their ultimate potential. Those suffering from many chronic conditions have found hope and strength as well, whether it is chronic fatigue, chronic pain, or even chronic brain fog. I also work with athletes, teams, and small business owners around simplicity, clarity, performance anxiety and setting and/or achieving important personal and professional goals.
Dr. Quintin Hunt
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84602
I take a holistic approach to addressing therapy that focuses on helping you to understand and embrace all parts of you and live and authentic life. My ultimate goal is for you to learn to trust yourself and your body and to feel like you are worthy of being loved and treated with respect. Treatment with me tends to be relatively short-term as we purposefully work to understand what makes you feel the need to repress your emotions, how this may connect to your depression or relationship problems, and specifically creating experiences that help you are worthy to live, to love, and be yourself.
I take a holistic approach to addressing therapy that focuses on helping you to understand and embrace all parts of you and live and authentic life. My ultimate goal is for you to learn to trust yourself and your body and to feel like you are worthy of being loved and treated with respect. Treatment with me tends to be relatively short-term as we purposefully work to understand what makes you feel the need to repress your emotions, how this may connect to your depression or relationship problems, and specifically creating experiences that help you are worthy to live, to love, and be yourself.
New Beginnings Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, CMHC, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Life is difficult. All of us are faced with stress, pain, loss, and feeling out of control in our lives. Sometimes, even the strongest people you know need a little bit of help to work through life’s more difficult problems. You may be experiencing some of your own life’s challenges and feel you have done all you can to cope, yet find things are not changing or improving. You may not know exactly where to go for help, who the best person would be to talk to, or what to expect from therapy. These are normal questions and concerns. All of us here at New Beginnings Counseling Group want to reassure you…You are in the right place!
Life is difficult. All of us are faced with stress, pain, loss, and feeling out of control in our lives. Sometimes, even the strongest people you know need a little bit of help to work through life’s more difficult problems. You may be experiencing some of your own life’s challenges and feel you have done all you can to cope, yet find things are not changing or improving. You may not know exactly where to go for help, who the best person would be to talk to, or what to expect from therapy. These are normal questions and concerns. All of us here at New Beginnings Counseling Group want to reassure you…You are in the right place!
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Our typical clients are those with issues of sexual dysfunction. This includes those with issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, satisfaction, or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction. Most of my clients are from a conservative religious background, but this is not a must. We see clients that have a range of personal beliefs and values. We meet regularly with individuals and couples. Meeting as a couple is not a must. Individuals dealing with sexual dysfunction or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction that are not in a committed relationship are also welcomed in treatment. We also have a Spanish speaking therapist.
Our typical clients are those with issues of sexual dysfunction. This includes those with issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, satisfaction, or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction. Most of my clients are from a conservative religious background, but this is not a must. We see clients that have a range of personal beliefs and values. We meet regularly with individuals and couples. Meeting as a couple is not a must. Individuals dealing with sexual dysfunction or out-of-control sexual behavior/addiction that are not in a committed relationship are also welcomed in treatment. We also have a Spanish speaking therapist.
Taylor Cordova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, EMDR, ART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
Hey there! Glad you are here. Searching for a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process, and I'd love to help make it easier. I work best with issues related to trauma, some including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, abuse, self worth, etc. You may be telling yourself that you aren't good enough, capable, or loveable because of your life experiences. I admire the courage and vulnerability it takes to make the first steps towards healing amidst those heavy narratives, feelings, and experiences. I am here to walk that path with you, help you accomplish your goals, and find whatever healing looks like for you.
Hey there! Glad you are here. Searching for a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process, and I'd love to help make it easier. I work best with issues related to trauma, some including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, abuse, self worth, etc. You may be telling yourself that you aren't good enough, capable, or loveable because of your life experiences. I admire the courage and vulnerability it takes to make the first steps towards healing amidst those heavy narratives, feelings, and experiences. I am here to walk that path with you, help you accomplish your goals, and find whatever healing looks like for you.
Cassie Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships. Over the past decade I have specifically worked with adolescents, young adults and their families. I love this stage of life, the change that can take place is amazing if given the right tools. Balancing independence and connection for individuals and family is one of my main goals in therapy.
Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships. Over the past decade I have specifically worked with adolescents, young adults and their families. I love this stage of life, the change that can take place is amazing if given the right tools. Balancing independence and connection for individuals and family is one of my main goals in therapy.
Cindy Graves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
My primary focus is to help individuals identify their true value in their authentic selves in a caring and safe environment. I created Inner Core Counseling based on a belief that we can change our negative dysfunctional core beliefs, into positive functional core beliefs, providing the ability to progress and bring forth that strength we all have inside of us...to overcome depression, anxiety, addictions, and grief, as well as other issues that bring unhappiness and distress into our lives. I strive to help my clients find the peace and happiness needed for a fulfilling life.
My primary focus is to help individuals identify their true value in their authentic selves in a caring and safe environment. I created Inner Core Counseling based on a belief that we can change our negative dysfunctional core beliefs, into positive functional core beliefs, providing the ability to progress and bring forth that strength we all have inside of us...to overcome depression, anxiety, addictions, and grief, as well as other issues that bring unhappiness and distress into our lives. I strive to help my clients find the peace and happiness needed for a fulfilling life.
Kassidy Darling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT , Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I have experience working with premarital and newlywed couples, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, transitional periods, betrayal and more. I strive to understand people within their context from a systemic perspective. In therapy, I recognize that while some things require change, others simply require acceptance. My hope is to work with you to increase compassion and connection in all aspects of life. We all need help sometimes, and sometimes just getting a little bit of help makes all the difference. I'm here to help individuals, couples, and families from systemic, emotionally focused, acceptance based perspectives.
I have experience working with premarital and newlywed couples, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, transitional periods, betrayal and more. I strive to understand people within their context from a systemic perspective. In therapy, I recognize that while some things require change, others simply require acceptance. My hope is to work with you to increase compassion and connection in all aspects of life. We all need help sometimes, and sometimes just getting a little bit of help makes all the difference. I'm here to help individuals, couples, and families from systemic, emotionally focused, acceptance based perspectives.
Elsie D Pulupuna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84601
One of the most important protective factors against most mental health concerns is having a support system full of safe and genuine relationships. I believe that the quality of the relationships you have with others and with yourself ultimately impacts your quality of life. I can be but one of those pillars of support as I help empower individuals and families to take control of their own life and make of it what they so desire! I want to provide a safe space where you can unlearn and rethink the unsafe behaviors/thought processes that have kept you safe in the past but continue to hold you back from realizing your full potential.
One of the most important protective factors against most mental health concerns is having a support system full of safe and genuine relationships. I believe that the quality of the relationships you have with others and with yourself ultimately impacts your quality of life. I can be but one of those pillars of support as I help empower individuals and families to take control of their own life and make of it what they so desire! I want to provide a safe space where you can unlearn and rethink the unsafe behaviors/thought processes that have kept you safe in the past but continue to hold you back from realizing your full potential.
Aaron Allred
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
***For detailed information about evaluations, visit www.utexcel.com*** I provide psychological testing for adults, adolescents, or children. I specialize in diagnosing ADD/ADHD, learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, emotional disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and other conditions. In many instances, psychological testing is needed to gain insight into your problems or to provide recommendations for treatment. In other instances, testing is needed provide documentation of a disability (e.g., for accommodations on a standardized test or for social security benefits).
***For detailed information about evaluations, visit www.utexcel.com*** I provide psychological testing for adults, adolescents, or children. I specialize in diagnosing ADD/ADHD, learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, emotional disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and other conditions. In many instances, psychological testing is needed to gain insight into your problems or to provide recommendations for treatment. In other instances, testing is needed provide documentation of a disability (e.g., for accommodations on a standardized test or for social security benefits).
Clay Frandsen
Psychologist, PhD, BCB
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84606
I seek to help clients who are interested in psychological testing and psychotherapy. I strive to use therapeutic assessment procedures that not only help us arrive at a diagnostic conclusion, but also at place where there is a possibility for a new relationship with the difficult condition itself. In providing psychotherapy, I try to emphasize that life's challenges, even the most painful or uncertain, contain the seedlings of new possibilities. As we approach them together, we can open a door to renewed purpose in pursuit of what matters most to you. Don't quit! We can never exhaust our ability to experience something new!
I seek to help clients who are interested in psychological testing and psychotherapy. I strive to use therapeutic assessment procedures that not only help us arrive at a diagnostic conclusion, but also at place where there is a possibility for a new relationship with the difficult condition itself. In providing psychotherapy, I try to emphasize that life's challenges, even the most painful or uncertain, contain the seedlings of new possibilities. As we approach them together, we can open a door to renewed purpose in pursuit of what matters most to you. Don't quit! We can never exhaust our ability to experience something new!
Bradford Stucki
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
You made a mistake this morning. It was small, but you can’t get it out of your head. You keep thinking about it. You feel like your thoughts are a runaway train and you can’t stop them. You try to consider what you could have done differently, and yet it’s in the past. You start to question other choices you’ve made. Are you making the right call? Doubt creeps in. You find it hard to concentrate on your family or partner, your job, or schoolwork. Your mind hurts, your stomach hurts, your body hurts. You feel exhausted; it's only been an hour.
You made a mistake this morning. It was small, but you can’t get it out of your head. You keep thinking about it. You feel like your thoughts are a runaway train and you can’t stop them. You try to consider what you could have done differently, and yet it’s in the past. You start to question other choices you’ve made. Are you making the right call? Doubt creeps in. You find it hard to concentrate on your family or partner, your job, or schoolwork. Your mind hurts, your stomach hurts, your body hurts. You feel exhausted; it's only been an hour.
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Number of Therapists in Provo, UT
400+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Provo, UT who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
79% | Trauma and PTSD |
75% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
68% | Stress |
61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | EMI Health |
78% | SelectHealth |
71% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Provo, UT see their clients
84% | In Person and Online | |
16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
61% | Female | |
38% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.