Therapists in Orem, UT

I enjoy helping clients with relationship issues, depression and anything that has led to trauma in their life. I seek for healing those wounded parts in order for the client to live a meaningful life again. I like to work with clients who are willing to do homework on their part outside of therapy for maximum growth.

We develop our interpersonal styles when we are very young. Moving into adulthood, people tend to keep doing what they’ve always done – even if it has stopped working. As a result, they may feel depressed, anxious, and blocked from having the rich life experiences that they crave. In my psychotherapy practice, I work with older adolescents and adults who are struggling in relationships – with parents, employers, friends, or intimate partners - and do not know why or what to do about it. My aim is to help people (1) develop an awareness of their interpersonal styles and (2) find ways to make adaptive change in their lives.

From trauma to communication, every relationship has challenges which might also include issues with pornography, personality, communication, work-related stress, sexual dysfunction, feeling like you’re living with a roommate, or coming to terms with an affair. These issues are overwhelming and difficult to overcome resulting in unsafe communication. Using the best available therapies, I offer a safe therapeutic relationship full of empathy and compassion to help heal the pain

I am an expert at helping adults who have autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, and/or couples issues. I help individuals regain control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve their ability to function and gain satisfaction from the many environments (home, school, work, community) in which they interact with. I have worked hard to be competent in many modalities of therapy to fit my clients needs. My clients would say I am easy to get along with and have a good sense of humor. I am the owner of Utah Valley Psychology and have worked hard to make UVP a safe, healing, and supportive environment for all.

Together, we will explore your innate capabilities. Through collaborative therapy, I'm here to assist you in taking an active role in your own growth, development, and healing. Along the way, you'll develop clearer communication skills, fostering more effective connections with yourself and those around you. My approach integrates solution focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy modalities, ensuring a personalized and enriching therapeutic journey.

I can help you create the magic of real and lasting change with the relationships and issues that mean the most to you. Whether you are struggling with your children, your marriage, or reaching your goals and dreams, I understand how difficult life can be sometimes. Let's work together to find realistic and proven solutions that will change your life!

Immediate openings! Let's start working together this week to address your mental health concerns and to grow your resilience. I have decades of experience researching. publishing about, and working with trauma and training counselors in trauma-informed therapy. I provide evidence-based and compassionate trauma-focused psychotherapy. By conducting psychological testing and partnering with my network of allied helping professionals, I am able to provide comprehensive treatment leading to long-term healing and growth.

As you may be struggling through feelings of doubt and hopelessness, we can help move you past these emotions into a brighter future. We understand that for some, taking the step to seek help through a professional takes courage and we want to be the one to help. It's our honor to have assisted many clients in a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, sadness, grief, betrayal, personal and relationship issues etc.

Unexpected situations and moments sneak upon all of us at some point, leaving us feeling unsettled, yet sometimes those situations threaten to overcome us. They challenge and disrupt our relationships, our lifestyles, and even our core beliefs. We feel as though we are wading through each day - existing - and hoping things will change, but not really knowing where to begin, or if it's even possible. Guess what? As bleak as today is, there is hope. Tomorrow will come, and you can regain control of what your tomorrows will look like.

Who says you need a mental illness to go to therapy? IPS was created to treat those who desire preventative health services for their psyche and improvements in emotional well-being. Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches are often utilized to focus on changing behavior by understanding its development through childhood experiences; generally, treatment is primarily tailored to the client's goals for treatment. Dr. Waltrip also specializes in court-related matters including competency to stand trial and violence risk assessments.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, INTERNS/Counselors!! I appeal best with clients who have identified that some aspect of their life has stopped working for them, or never really worked at all. People who seek out a counselor to validate the fact that change is necessary, and desire professional help to collaborate in identifying their own natural strengths (or at least potential capabilities) towards overcoming difficulties just need a personal team player. These people are exciting to work with, from individuals to couples. My hope is that my warm and inviting office atmosphere and my own experience and skills can motivate mental healing .

Utah Psychological Associates provides mental health services to adolescents, adults and couples. Our therapists have experience with a variety of presenting problems, including behavior problems, depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, OCD, autism spectrum disorders, relationship problems, addictions, LGBT issues, career counseling, and many others. Additionally, we have psychologists that specialize in performing psychological evaluations for a variety of purposes such as learning disabilities, autism spectrum diagnosis, psychological diagnostic clarification, and court-ordered evaluations.

I’ve helped many people in my career who have struggled with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties because of trauma, abuse, loss, or other high-stress experiences from their past. It’s not just the events we’ve experienced, but rather the result of how those events continue to affect us. I help patients retain learning and wisdom from their past but lose the pain. Everyone who steps into my office will be valued, heard, and respected no matter how difficult the issues may be to talk about. I respect and treat each person as I would want my own family member treated.