Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 84057

I’ve worked as a social worker with individuals and families in Utah for many years, and I feel honored to have been invited into people’s stories to be a participant in their healing and growth. As we live our lives, we’re presented with unexpected situations that can be overwhelming. Difficulties come from conditions in our bodies, sometimes from our relationships, and sometimes from our life circumstances. My clinical training and professional experience, and my own life challenges have taught me to enjoy each individual as a uniquely incredible human with boundless potential to overcome adversity and thrive.

I believe that all who enter my office deserve a space in which they feel safe to express themselves, feel seen and understood for who they are and feel empowered to challenge their difficulties. I'm motivated by the belief that building a therapeutic relationship with my clients and guiding them toward a nonjudgmental awareness of themselves may lead to positive change. I am passionate about helping others in their healing process so all who come to my office are welcome. My availability is Tues & Thurs (both online) from 8am - 4pm. Feel free to add yourself to my schedule for a first session through my website or by contacting me.

I can help you work towards the real issue right away and help you start feeling better from the first session. First thing I want to say is that I am so sorry your heart is feeling a consistent pain...This pain is very important to me and I am here for you. We can make it. A broken heart is the root of most individual and relationship problems. The brains job is to reduce pain and numb the heart. I believe that you can learn all the coping skills in the world, however, if your heart is broken, those skills usually will not work. Once the heart feels soothed and understood then the mind may accept new solutions and skills.

I can help you feel understood especially when you feel like you struggle to understand yourself or you feel that no one else understands you. I can do this by compassionately listening to your life experiences and helping you feel validated and accepted. Having been through relational, religious, military and familial trauma I have a place in my heart for those of you who have struggled with this.

When people experience life stressors, life changes, and/or trauma they often find themselves lost and looking for relief. My great passion is to provide healing and relief to the lost looking for therapeutic relief from trauma, depression and stress issues. I have been helping adults, adolescents and children from all walks of life find new, healthier expressions of themselves, to finally find a peaceful wholeness and fulfillment; to be empowered. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, children and adolescent's disorders, Anxiety and depression along with personality disorders. I emphasize mindfulness, emotion regulation, Distress Tolerance and interpersonal relationship skills

I believe that even through life's hardest challenges, humans have an amazing capacity for growth, learning, and joy. As a therapist, my purpose is to provide my clients with a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where they can process, learn, and heal. My approach to therapy is grounded in a passion for strengths-based healing. I prioritize cultural humility, and value diversity and equity in both my clients and my practice. I believe everyone can develop skills to regulate emotions, reframe thinking, and cultivate a positive self-image.

Therapy is a transformative experience for both the therapist and the client. I have transformed as I strive to embody compassion, empathy, and kindness working alongside clients who suffer through challenges of addiction, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship discord, betrayal, grief, and loss. I aim to provide a safe space for clients to explore their struggles and pain. I myself am no stranger to pain, health challenges, heartache, loneliness, grief, and loss. As a therapist, I have been privileged to help individuals, relationships, and families discover how they can show up more meaningfully in the world.

I believe there is a space for everyone in therapy. No matter what challenge you are facing, you have a place in counseling. I am a supporter of awareness, acceptance, and different perceptions. There is much power in those tools and understanding them. Bring who you are to therapy, and I will help in every way possible to get you to a place of healing, self-love, and the discovery of the power of mental health. There is something to be said about struggle and what it does to a person, what it makes a person. With the correct tools, struggle does not have to define you.

I know how hard it is to overthink everything. Your panic and anxiety prevent you from living life. Your anxiety is paralyzing. I know your sense of doom, of fear, of uncertainty. The worry seeps into all the parts of your life. Having struggled with anxiety myself, I know how much it can control everything. Even trying to write this profile I am overthinking and overanalyzing. I also understand depression. I know it can be a struggle to even get out of bed. Brushing your teeth feels about as likely as running a marathon.

In my therapy office, I foster a warm, impartial setting where partners can communicate, reconcile, and heal. With a focus on Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, we work towards resolving disagreements, reestablishing trust, and deepening intimacy in relationships. Through new shared understandings, couples can renew their bond and feel connected. With individuals, we work on anxiety, self-discovery, and life's complexities, while also addressing identity, personal goals, and resiliency, fostering a deeper understanding of self. Together, we focus on building stronger relationships and greater satisfaction.

I am very passionate about the experiences of people. I am a firm believer that people can overcome difficulties and challenges, but may need some assistance. People are a passion of mine. Each person is unique and therefore needs a unique perspective on their specific situation and experiences. Each person I work with is unique to me and the centered focus will be on that person's needs and how they personally can reach their goals.

I approach therapy primarily from a relational-cultural perspective, which acknowledges healthy relationships as key to emotional and psychological functioning. My clients often seek therapy for help with loneliness/emotional disconnection from others, relationship/dating anxiety, or relational distress because of personal identity changes. I strive to help my clients gain insight into the dynamics in their life that contribute to feelings of fear and sadness. I also help clients move away from avoidant ways of dealing with stress in their lives and toward strategies that increase self-esteem and provide their lives with meaning.

Counseling has always been that one unique ability of mine that I felt was a higher calling. The encouragement I get from watching clients meet major milestones continues to increase my passion as a therapist. I am a firm believer that there is no shame in asking for help. Regardless of how major or minor your struggle may be, having someone to talk to makes a massive difference. As a therapist, I strive to provide a nonjudgmental environment that allows clients to feel safe and secure. I work with anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma, in addition to youth, couples, LGBTQ+, and individuals.

The alarm goes off at 7 a.m. and you feel like you can’t even muster up the strength to keep going. You often feel plagued with sadness, worry and loneliness. Peace and happiness seem out of reach for you. Most days you find yourself worried about food and your appearance. Depression, anxiety and eating disorders can weigh us down and make life feel unbearable but it doesn't have to be this way. It is possible to feel better and to create a life full of meaning and purpose. Imagine waking up each day with hope, a clear sense of direction and purpose to your life. Therapy can provide you with the ability to do just that!

Voted Best of Utah Valley, we are passionate about healing and teaching the skills that will assist individuals in sustaining changes over time. We have worked successfully with kids, teens and adults struggling with a variety of problems including ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, pornography addiction, tantrums, trauma as well as individuals desiring to increase their energy levels, achieve peak performance, and missionary transitions.

I have been working in the Mental Health field for over 20 years in a variety of settings. I have had several years experience working with teenagers in Residential Treatment Center's, and have worked with clients of all ages in day treatment, outpatient clinics, and private practice. I use an individualized therapeutic approach to help people work through their struggles, stress, and other issues that have caused problems in their day to day life. I specialize in working with teenagers, college-aged, and adults.

I work with people struggling with a host of issues. Many of my clients over the years have had anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and addiction issues. Since I've been doing therapy since 2008, I have worked with more presenting problems than I can list. I enjoy working collaboratively with people to find a resolution to the problems that bring them to therapy. People often don't know what to look for in a therapist. The research is very consistent here. It says a strong therapeutic alliance is more likely to bring about the change that you are seeking than anything else. My clients find that when working with me.

I am a person centered therapist committed to helping people find hope and healing. I love working with individuals, couples, and families using a strengths based solution focused approach along with Emotionally Focused Therapy. Engaging in therapy takes courage and I can help you move forward on the path of healing.

I believe psychotherapy is the art of helping others to find inner peace and reach personal goals. Sadness, anxiety, anger and other non-peaceful feelings often result from trauma or difficult life events. How to deal with these feelings? It's very helpful to talk it over with, and get guidance from, someone who has insight and understanding -- and psychotherapy skills. This is what I consider to be my mission, to guide you toward resolving difficult situations and to improve your personal and relationship satisfaction -- and, to increase self-esteem, inner peace, confidence, and happiness.