Existential Therapists in Sandy, UT

Sometimes it's difficult to value ourselves. I believe all individuals have innate worth, and it is my goal to guide clients toward this understanding as self-insight and a healthy self-concept are foundational for emotional and mental well-being. Collaboratively, we will help you develop a kinder, more accurate view of self, deepen empathy, expand perspective, and foster peace and acceptance through trying journeys. Personal experiences have given me insight into depression, anger, and fear and the strength that comes from a trying situation.

There are things in life that can lead us adrift, where we may feel that something is missing, have dissatisfaction with our life, or feel stuck in a situation that is draining and dysfunctional but do not know the way out. I’ve found the experiences of our developmental years, to often color the way we see the world, and can create patterns that hinder access to our true self, and thus, a full and conscious life. I believe that authenticity, resilience, and self-efficacy are crucial to living a satisfying life, and I want to help you move through the wounds that have kept you from getting there.

I'm a firm believer that mental health care is for everyone, no matter what obstacles you're facing. It's my goal to normalize mental health care for all people. Just as you see a doctor multiple times per year, whether you're ill or not, proactive health care is crucial for a healthy, balanced life; the same goes for your mental health. My ideal client is any human being interested in navigating the rivers of their life, no matter the challenge(s) you're facing. My goal is to help you identify and explore your entire and true self. Together, we'll explore your past/present/future to navigate any/all issues and set realistic goals.

My desire to be a fellow traveler on a client's therapeutic journey is seeded in my first-hand knowledge of the healing benefits of a trusting, counseling relationship. As participants in the human experience, we endeavor and triumph. We face traumas and adversity that shape our views, and negatively influence the present day and our hopes for the future. We have fears and anxiety, which halt our progress and stifle our joy and inner peace.

Have you discovered a partner's infidelity, pornography use, or addiction? If so, you may be feeling intense anger, sadness, and loneliness. Betrayal is very painful and it may feel like you have lost your partner and friend forever. In these circumstances you may be wondering what comes next. I want you to know that there is hope and there is help. I am an experienced psychotherapist with a passion for guiding clients through hurt, and doubt.

It’s been said that life is a journey not a destination, but the world is changing quickly and getting smaller by the day. Sometimes we just need some to walk with us through the rough patches. I work in partnership with clients to help Them set out a course They would like to take towards Their personal needs and goals. I have 20 years’ experience as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CMHC and have worked with many cultural, social, LGBTQ+ and family dynamics. My specialties include depression and anxiety, trauma, women’s needs, domestic violence, grief/loss, relationship trials, spiritual transitions, self-esteem and parenting.

I work with clients experiencing trauma, burnout, and life transitions like divorce. I love to use creativity as a therapeutic way to allow you to express yourself and to make sessions more fun, using art, music/singing, writing, and more. I work with all ages, and have solid experience with kids and teens as well. I use interventions including: CBT, DBT, ACT, ART, IFS, EFT solution focused therapy and Logotherapy. I enjoy working with young adults, adults in life transitions, adoptees, Individuals experiencing Grief, and people looking to heal and create positive change in their lives.

Do you ever wonder how you fit into the grand scheme of things, how to live a meaningful life, how to create fulfilling connections with others, or how to come to peace with who, at the center of it all, you really are? I love Aristotle's concept of “eudaimonia,” or “the good life.” Sometimes, our pursuit of the good life gets derailed by psychological challenges like anxiety or by the vicissitudes of life and related uncertainty. I love working with individuals and couples on the foundational questions, as well as more specific anxiety-related challenges.

My approach to therapy is centered around my clients' experiences that often underlie their symptoms. I believe that this approach leads to long-lasting changes and helps my clients find greater purpose in their lives. I work towards creating a supportive and accepting atmosphere to ensure my clients feel truly heard and valued.

Has it been a while since you've felt like yourself? Maybe you've been irritable, overwhelmed, depressed, tired, or anxious. Let's work together to deepen your capacity for true self-compassion, lasting growth, and help you to create meaningful, fulfilling relationships in every phase of life. As Dr. Brené Brown reminds us, we are wired for connection! When we are disconnected from ourselves, it can make connecting with others difficult and unsustainable. I am honored to support my clients as they explore, identify, and courageously express their desires from an increasingly secure place which is grounded in their values.

Therapy is about you–your values, needs, goals, and desires in life. I am here to cheer you on and provide insight and support as needed. While I have professional experience and education, I believe you are the expert on and author of your life. I treat therapy as a team effort where we can explore current happenings in your life, circumstances that have shaped you, wounds that need healing, patterns in your life, and so much more. I advocate for self-discovery and self-empowerment, and I want to help you live a life of authenticity and healing. Together, we can use our strengths and insight to help you achieve your therapy goals.

Are you struggling with personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues? Are you and your partner experiencing communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, or feeling disconnected? I'm here to help you navigate these difficulties and work towards healing and growth. In couples therapy, I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy, a highly effective approach that focuses on understanding the unconscious dynamics influencing your relationship. Together, we'll explore your unique communication patterns, identify underlying triggers, and learn practical tools to enhance connection and intimacy.

I specialize in PTSD, TRAUMA, ANXIETY, GRIEF and loss. My approach is unique from most therapists. Unlike many therapists I don’t just want to listen but help get to the root cause of what is making life difficult. One way I do that is by helping you understand your emotions and working on underlying self-worth issues. Most of our problems stem from denying our real feelings which leads to core social, emotional, and spiritual needs that go unmet. I truly believe that identifying these needs and acting on them is the key to individual happiness and fulfilling relationships.

Is your anxiety preventing you from doing the things you love? Are your relationships feeling distressed? Do you sometimes feel stuck in life and not sure why you are feeling disconnected, lonely, worried? Are you in a season of change? You may struggle with feelings of low self-worth or imposter syndrome. If this feels like you, I see you. If you have been wanting to feel more present and connected to your life, I can help! I have a passion for working with highly sensitive folks, the creatives, the high achievers who also experience anxiety and perfectionism. I also love working with other therapists.

Choosing a psychotherapist is an important and very personal decision. Please see my website, www.growinlove.com, for more information about me, to read feedback from former clients, to check available appointment times, and to schedule an appointment if you would like.

I work with teenagers and adults dealing with difficult life transitions— experiencing big emotions like depression, anxiety, even trauma to learn how to cope with these in day-to-day life. I work with people that have a tough time understanding and validating their feelings, standing-up for their needs, or with acting in a way that moves their personal life and relationships forward during debilitating thoughts, fears, or hopelessness. We work in a goal-oriented approach with weekly targets designed to move you toward your long-term goals, using the short-term goals to best get there.

I work with clients who are ready to actively address the pain and struggle that comes with difficult life transitions. Whether navigating recovery from religious or spiritual abuse/crises, working through difficult or non-traditional relationship dynamics or healing from trauma, depression or anxiety, my clients will learn the peace that comes with embracing all of it. I help clients create deep internal shifts and trust in their truest selves. They develop insight, radical acceptance, gratitude, and accountability, learning to use life’s difficulties as catalysts towards spiritual growth and psychological maturity.

I view therapy as a place for both the patient and the therapist to be real and authentic. Therapy can be a place where we come together to listen to and honor those parts of ourselves that we cut off. Over time, as we come to acknowledge and accept those parts of self that have been left behind, we can come to feel whole again. In this way, therapy does not eliminate every pain or problem, but it is a chance for reducing unnecessary suffering while being kind to ourselves in the face of the inherent struggles of life.

I have over twenty years experience working with adolescents. My primary expertise is working with teens, parents and family dynamics but I love working with anyone who is seeking to empower and better themselves. I have experience working with almost every problem and issue but I have found that what truly makes a difference is when people learn to be the most powerful element of change in their own lives. People get better when they become empowered and learn to help themselves. That's when they start to look beyond their own limits. I love seeing people make this step, those are the ones I love working with the most.