Bisexual Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

I use a solution-focused and person-centered approach, and work best with people who enjoy finding creative solutions to what's bothering them. Most of my clients are interested in being goal-focused, constructing meaningful solutions, identifying appropriate community resources, and engaging in respectful and collaborative dialogue.

During times of struggle or change having someone to help you through is invaluable. An outside perspective can be beneficial in navigating through and overcoming challenges. As a team, we can get through those tough times. You are an individual and as such my approach varies with what works best for you. Empathy and compassion are key components of client care. My skills have a wide range of applicability and I am passionate about my work. Whether it is skill building, understanding oneself, trauma, human sexuality, or another mental health need; I can help. We all need a little help sometimes, all you need to do is ask.

Petra Pallos is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Utah. She is a non religious LGBTQ friendly and warm individual who creates a safe environment for you to explore your feelings and relationships in a therapeutic setting. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, addictions, body image issues, relationship issues, grief and friendship loss, faith crisis or life transitions, and marital or partner problems. She uses Mindfulness techniques, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help her clients.

Do you avoid taking chances in your life, career, or relationships due to fears of not being good enough? Do you feel controlled by feelings of guilt, shame, and worthlessness? I provide a space in which you can feel safe exploring and working through these challenges, and leave feeling unburdened by the past, empowered, and capable of creating the life you want to live. I strive to ensure that you feel validated and accepted, as I believe these qualities are essential in having the confidence to both face and overcome suffering. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults.

Your emotional struggles didn't manifest overnight; they were woven into the fabric of your life from early experiences. Childhood memories haunt you, ripples of unresolved conflicts with family and caregivers cause storms within your heart. Trust and attachment issues play hide and seek with your mind, leaving you hesitant to open up to others fully. Relationships have proven to be an intricate dance; each step is tinged with uncertainty. Your heart yearns for love and connection, but fear and insecurities often trip you up.

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anais Nin If you are looking to create change in you, your life... I would be honored to help you. I believe you can grow into whatever you are seeking. Life offers us many ways to evolve and often we need a compassionate, humorous, kind, and challenging comrade to walk the path with us. Change stretches us, pushes us outside of our comfort zone, rocks our world....and blossoms us into new life.

It is hard enough being a student athlete, let alone being a queer student athlete. I know how few and far between resources specifically designed for you can be and I am here to offer some relief. When it feels like the world hasn’t chosen you, I am choosing you because I know everything you have to offer and the athlete you can become when you feel safe, heard, and allowed to be the most authentic version of yourself. With the right support and mindset, you will elevate yourself and everyone else around you.

As a trauma specialist, I work with my clients to heal the impact of distressing experiences. Trauma is much more common than most of us would like to believe. If you find that you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected you may be living with the impact of traumatic experiences. Together we will get to know your brain and nervous system, and find ways to manage these symptoms more effectively while we simultaneously work to better understand the experiences that caused them.

Voted Utah's Best Therapist 2022 + 2023. My approach centers the wisdom of our body, nature + relationships as the most valuable components in healing. Under enough stress, all humans make adaptations to survival. These survival strategies do a great job when they are first learned, but when continued outside of the context of their creation, they can reenact + reinforce patterns that are no longer helpful. It’s in this understanding that we work together to identify where patterns began, what behaviors were learned for emotional and physical survival + how we can create new ways of interacting in the world that feel more whole.

Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Whether or not you have been in counseling before, starting therapy can be hard since it requires vulnerability and trust which can feel challenging for a lot of people. Research has shown that therapy is successful when a client and therapist have a strong connection and form a safe relationship. Please feel free to call or email with any questions to see if you think the services I offer will fit with your specific needs.

Do you feel alone and unbalanced, like you’re spread thin without relief in sight? Do you feel guilty for not feeling the way you “should”? Have you lost hope? Stress and despair around issues such as pregnancy loss, infertility, pregnancy complications, birth trauma, unplanned pregnancies, postpartum anxiety and depression and the transition to parenthood often go unaddressed, leaving women and their families feeling disjointed and alone. It's time to break the silence and reclaim the hope you deserve. Your story is unique and warrants individualized attention as you work to rebuild in a safe, supportive environment.

To heal it is important to be heard, understood, and seen. We go through different life events and can experience suffering along the way that impairs daily living. My goal is getting to the root of the present challenge to support lasting change so people can experience the well-being they deserve as a human right! I take an integrative, compassionate, and accepting approach meeting people where they are at focusing with experiential, emotion focused, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and person centered approaches to help people heal. I collaborate with clients to create meaning and draw out authentic living.

Hello there, welcome! You have taken a courageous first step. I understand that each of our path's to healing are different and unique. I am devoted to helping individuals explore and navigate these paths in order to have the best outcome, to heal, enjoy life, and gain a better understanding and love of self. You are capable of having the life you want. I am here to help in your healing process. I strongly believe that with a good therapeutic relationship, change is possible.

Please take note of the following important information: Hello There! To receive therapy services from me as your mental health provider, it is required to have a Primary Care Physician at Foothill Family Clinics. As follows, I operate differently than traditional therapy. I operate using the CoCM" which commonly stands for "Collaborative Care Model." Monthly sessions. It is a care approach particularly used in mental health settings to integrate behavioral health care into primary care.

I am passionate about helping clients find and explore their authentic selves in a judgment-free space. I am committed to helping you with challenging issues such as relationships, anxiety, depression, past hurts, life/religious transitions, personal growth, sexual health, or even unconscious obstacles that may hold you back. I assist my clients as they define their vision of psychological, emotional, and sexual health for themselves, their partner(s), and their families. Assisting clients to overcome the unique challenges they face in life by encouraging them to become their authentic selves.

When certain challenges arise in life, it can be difficult to figure out what the next step is. It can be especially difficult to deal with life's circumstances when you feel like you have to do it on your own, or when you're not really sure where to look for answers. What would it look like if you could find yourself fully empowered to find those answers within yourself? As your therapist, I will stand alongside you and work to help you find healing. Together, we will identify and work through the barriers keeping you from feeling whole and complete... whether those barriers exist in the past, present, or concerns about the future.

You’re here because being a HUMAN is hard work. You’re beaten down by the pressures of life, the people in it, and the things you have lived through. I get that. You’ve gotten yourself this far, and I know this can be overwhelming. So here’s how I plan to give you the tools to move from surviving to thriving in your badass life. First of all, the only way I know that therapy works is if you trust and connect with your therapist. So I show up in each relationship with authenticity, no bs, and no judgment. Because once you and I make an alliance-building connection, we have unlimited possibilities for producing really powerful work!

I know that each person has such strength inside of them that they can create the life that they have been searching for. Together we will explore new and different avenues and I will guide you in an evidence-based approach in developing skills and empowering you as an individual. Often we go through the cycles each day and feel like we have lost control over our own lives. I am excited to walk beside you as you find your unique potential. I work well with both adults and teens with OCD, Anxiety Depression, PANS and PANDAS, and trauma related concerns.

Jerry Buie/Pride Counseling: Where LGBTQIA+ community finds a haven to nurture mental wellness and unleash their full potential. Jerry empowers individuals to navigate their unique journeys, fostering growth, and enabling them to step confidently into the life they envision. At Pride Counseling, I’m committed to providing tailored support that aligns with the diverse needs and goals of everyone within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, ensuring a transformative and fulfilling counseling experience. Although designed to specifically support the LGBTQIA+ community, all are welcome.