Humanistic Therapists in 84102

I am licensed in CO and UT. I work with women and specialize in trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, somatic modalities and creative processes that help build a capacity to meet challenges as an opportunity for growth. I offer caring, compassionate support and focused guidance to help people trust their own inner wisdom and self-healing abilities and make lasting changes in their lives.

If you are looking for a therapist, your body and mind are probably overwhelmed with an emotional load. To wake up and face the world each day can be nerve-wracking and debilitating, and it often feels as if there is no reprieve from the storm. But within the storm, joy and peace can exist. I want to help you find this. I am passionate about helping individuals with OCD and anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, and life and faith transitions (specifically LDS related). Whoever you are, you have an important story and are worth any effort it may take to help you feel empowered, stable, and enthusiastic about life.

Salt Lake Psychology provides counseling and psychotherapy, assessment and evaluation, and training for diverse clients and organizations. We offer individual sessions for short-term or long-term therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, identity issues, relationship concerns and personal growth. We provide tools and skills to enhance performance in sport or business. We offer individual or team consultations to address confidence, focus, attitude, motivation, goal setting, imagery and visualization. We offer tailored workshops related to diversity and inclusion, meaningful communication and more.

Pamala Roskelley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in private practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she works with adults and couples. Pamala received a Master of Arts in Contemplative Psychology from the Naropa University where she had extensive training in mindfulness and meditation. Pamala is a Certified Gottman Therapist and EMDRIA Certified. She completed an Externship with Susan Johnson in Emotionally Focused Therapy, to help deepen her knowledge and understanding of the importance of early developmental injuries and relationships that later impact an individual's ability to be successful in a relationship.

I work well with people who feel they need help becoming clear about what they personally think, feel, and believe. Often, this manifests as depression, anxiety, or addictive patterns, all of which stand in the way of a person experiencing their own potential, and maintaining fulfilling relationships. The therapy I offer is helpful for those interested in gaining clearer perspectives on their own underlying patterns that contribute to recurring emotional and relational pain. And from there, collaborating to create practical ways forward towards transformation.

I deeply enjoy working with adults with ADHD, anxiety, and/or depression, and those who want to gain a deeper understanding of who they are. You may have the experience of feeling disconnected from others or difficulty knowing how you bring value to the world. If you have (or suspect you have) ADHD, you may feel overwhelmed from constantly trying to fit into a box that wasn't made for you. Together, we will explore your struggles, values, history, and strengths to cope with challenges and begin to feel more connected with yourself and those you care about.

Few of us get through this life without experiencing some trauma. Yet we all have the capacity to experience post-traumatic growth with the help of therapist whose role is to remove barriers that prevent us from moving past our past. When clients leave my office they have improved capacity for facing life head-on. Finding the right therapist is about “fit,” which is about feeling affirmed and validated for who you are.

We all need support, life brings planed and unexpected change, transitions and requited growth. My clients may feel the pressure of perfectionism, feeling not-good-enough or second guessing themselves, feeling stuck in life. They may have physical or emotional pain and a big stress overload. Often feeling pulled in too many directions, with too many responsibilities, caring for too many projects or people. They can feel lost or adrift, that life is not progressing or as meaningful or happy as they had hoped. Grief & loss build up & worry about the ability to change can immobilize so they often feel stuck & afraid in life.

Life is a journey and along the way there are often circumstances that create great pain and trauma that often redirect us down the wrong path.If we try to ignore the pain it only gets worse & the cycle of dysfunction begins! I have learned that we all need help navigating though life's trials, and yet it takes a lot of inner strength to even ask! As a therapist my goal is to allow you to reach your greatest potential during this journey and gain the right tools to navigate through anything that comes in your path!

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.

It is my intention to create a safe place for healing, self-exploration, and transformation. I offer compassionate presence and deep listening as we work together through life's difficulties and challenges. I believe people are doing the best they can yet wish to find more accepting and meaningful approaches to healing and growing. Treatment is tailored to help individuals see their true selves more clearly and to identify workable methods to reach their life goals. The therapy relationship can be healing by providing understanding of how early experiences affect patterns of thinking, feeling, relating, and by creating new experiences of self and relationship.

Are you missing out on opportunities and happiness because of fears, worries, or perhaps a chronic health condition? Do you long for a deeper sense of peace, wholeness and connection? Do repeated patterns seem to be preventing you from having the life you want? I provide a safe place for you to explore and work through stuck places, fears and old wounds. Any issue or symptom can be a clue that something inside you needs attention. My specialties include healing from trauma, anxiety, work-life balance, people pleasing, and adjusting to chronic & acute health conditions.

Most clients I see experience anxiety and depression. These are life's greatest thieves, stealing away joy and hope and leaving many clients to feel powerless. Depression and anxiety usually accompany stress that comes with problems in personal or work relationships, or failing health. Or perhaps it runs deeper than that and you have been dogged by fear and melancholy for most of your life, searching but not finding any explanation. Most clients lose faith that they can overcome these problems. I help clients find their personal strengths and overcome beliefs that leave them feeling vulnerable.

I know finding a good therapist can be challenging. Without a direct referral, you may feel you don't have a clear direction. Since 1987 I have helped others overcome challenges in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life. Here is one client's experience ... "I needed help, hope and healing ... Dr. Steven Chen's congenial manner and professional expertise created an atmosphere that assisted my healing and wholeness."

Have you experienced traumatic events, chronic stressors, or interpersonal distress that has impacted your view of self, others, and the world around you? Do you find yourself protective in relationships due to fear of getting hurt or rejected? You may be feeling confused, frustrated, or lost. Guess what? You make sense. When we slow down and listen, you make sense. My therapeutic aim is to support you with effective exploration and integration of your experiences, foster insight and understanding, and implement real changes, so that you can experience healing in ways that align with your values and unique intersecting identities.

I am a client-centered, holistic, integrative, systemic, and mindfulness-based Social Worker who utilizes self and social/community empowerment to inspire intersectional healing and alignment. I have extensive personal and professional experience related to depression and anxiety, ADHD, LGBTQ(QIAAP+) and multicultural matters, social activism and allyship, complex trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, and domestic and interpersonal violence. I work alongside clients to create a greater sense of self-love and acceptance, helping to promote both immediate and long-term relief and change in their daily lives.

I work with young adults, families, and couples helping them to shed light on themselves and the systems of which they are a part. I have worked predominately with clients experiencing symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, addictive disorders, and personality disorders. I have a background in wilderness therapy and experiential treatment and love to introduce creative, alternative modes of expression to my clients, including yoga movement, narrative, and outdoor based therapies (walk and talk). By the end of our first session, most of my clients feel relieved and hopeful for their next steps.

When trauma or stressors occur in life, we often become split off, or dissociated from the core self. Our core self, also known as the authentic self, is one that resides fully and naturally within all of us. It is place where we find a deep sense of compassion for ourselves and others, a place filled with creativity, wisdom, curiosity, and a sense of ease.

Welcome! With over 15 years of clinical experience in social work my practice is rooted in mindfulness and evidence-based techniques. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, the aftermath of divorce or abuse, self-esteem issues, or life's challenging transitions, I'm here to support and guide you. I offer individual therapy incorporating DBT, CBT, and mindfulness-based interventions.I incorporate holistic methods like Breathwork, Yoga, and Inner Healing body work in my practice. These techniques, combined with traditional therapy, create a nurturing space for transformation and growth.