Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

For the most part we are all walking around pretending to be okay and hoping our positive affirmations, daily meditations, gratitude journal entries and the annoying latest push-up challenge will finally pay off with the bliss, confidence and motivation we see in our imaginary future selves. When in reality we might be feeling the cliché, "Hot MESS", which I will say has a certain je ne sais quoi about it. Right? The truth is we all have a core self who wants to be healed and has the power to do it!Yet it is almost impossible to do without true Connection, Compassion and Curiosity of who we really are.

Are you stuck feeling like you want to change but can't? If you're struggling with patterns related to anxiety, disordered eating, or relational concerns my approach is to help you address them in the way that fits your life. If your goals include: changing behaviors that are hurting your functioning, navigating important life changes, or increasing well-being in relationships (with yourself or others), you are my ideal client.

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” -Brené Brown. Seeking help is a humbling and courageous step. I admire the courage it takes to begin this journey and am humbled when either children or adults open their hearts and allow me to support them. I am passionate about helping those who have had traumatic experiences and want to heal. I utilize various therapy techniques in the healing process and have specialized training in Play Therapy, Sandtray, and EMDR. Additionally, I work with families creating unity where there has once been division.

Tamera's passion is helping others find healthy perceptions of self by changing one’s internal narrative, increasing self-worth, healing, and strengthening relationships. Tamera knows therapy is not a one size fits all, therefore she responds to her client’s personal needs. Tamera received intensive training (through Brené Brown) to become a 'Daring Greatly' and 'Rising Strong' facilitator to help individuals increase resilience and live more authentically. Tamera invites you to join her in a safe nonjudgmental atmosphere where she will offer her warmth and compassion and help you move through your unique challenges.

I am a Utah Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years of clinical experience in working with adults and adolescents. I specializes in working through trauma, addiction, anxiety and depression or people that are just feeling stuck. I most recently have worked as a clinician at The Haven Retreat, a program for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I believe in client-centered therapy and rely heavily on understanding your strengths and needs. Life isn't easy and we all have our own difficult experiences, which is why beginning where you are at is extremely important to me.

“"Finding yourself" is not really how it works. You aren't a ten-dollar bill in last winter's coat pocket. You are also not lost. Your true self is right there, buried under cultural conditioning, other people's opinions, and inaccurate conclusions you drew as a kid that became your beliefs about who you are. "Finding yourself" is actually returning to yourself. An unlearning, an excavation, a remembering who you were before the world got its hands on you.” ― Emily McDowell

I believe in the transformative power of the healing process, where individuals can recognize & access their inner power to create a life of meaning & purpose. By fostering an environment that encourages self-reflection, growth, & self-compassion, I aim to help my clients tap into their innate capacity for resilience & transformation. It is my personal belief that the power to heal resides within each individual, & as a therapist, my role is to provide guidance, support, & encouragement to unlock this immense potential.

Deciding who we are and who we want to be can be rough; having a judgment-free space to talk through it can provide peace of mind. I am passionate about helping people navigate their identity journeys which may include: career changes, family dynamics, relationships, sexuality, and faith transitions.

Scott A. Wright, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years expertise working with children, adults, couples, families, groups and organizations to uncover their purpose and function to their fullest potential. He believes in what works. His personalized and integrative approach to health, wellness and development leads to comprehensive and customized solutions that encourage clients to achieve a state of wholeness – often including mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, functional, social and community aspects.

I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT), certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), and certified EMDR therapist. Using secure encrypted video conferencing I specialize in helping individuals struggling with sexual addiction/compulsion and their partners, especially those for whom in-person therapy is impossible due to their geographical location or lack of skilled therapists where they reside. Following telehealth regulations my focus is on helping individuals in the two states where I am licensed, Utah and Massachusetts.

Growing as a family is hard. Pregnancy and childbirth can be triggering. Perhaps you’re a seasoned parent who is starting to catch glimpses of your own parents in yourself despite your best attempts to avoid exactly that. Or, maybe you have a creative teen who has been struggling navigating today’s world, and it's been hard to find a therapist that "gets it" that you can trust to help. You just want some relief as you find your way through this phase in life.

Calling the truth-seekers, the plant medicine-sitters, "the lovers, the dreamers, and me", this is an invitation to work with someone who *gets it* and is committed to being part of the modern paradigm shift. I don't want to diagnose you, but instead help you find the gift in all the ways you are uniquely YOU. Working for 15+ years in addiction & recovery makes me somewhat of an expert in those realms, but I am much more interested in revealing how YOU are the expert of your experience. Together we will find the path back to your own loving heart thru Inner Child Work and Psychedelic Harm Reduction & Integration. REMEMBER with me

Healing is real and possible. Suffering does not have to last. I help clients live authentically, find more peace, and connect more to self and others by increasing awareness and acceptance of emotions, increasing body discernment/somatic mindfulness, and enhancing the body/mind/spirit connection. Feeling better comes through learning to regulate the nervous system through the reprocessing of old trauma and healing one's attachment wounds, expressing emotions using expressive arts/music/movement/drumming/psychodrama/writing/etc., learning to re-frame negative thoughts, increasing shame resilience, and practicing self-compassion.

My role as a therapist is to create a space where you feel empowered to explore your thoughts and emotions, as well as find healing solutions to issues you may be facing. These issues may be depression, anxiety, a life change, or past trauma that you may now find yourself courageous enough to face. I have experience working with adults who live with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, maternal mental health, addiction, first responders, faith transitions, and gender transitions. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and sex positive.

Sometimes life presents us with overwhelming, painful challenges. If you are experiencing unwanted symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or are coping with painful loss through death, divorce, illness/injury or life transitions; I will help you move through these difficult, painful challenges. If you want to improve upon an already successful life, we will work to improve it. I provide a warm and safe, non-judgmental environment. Through the process you will develop inner strength and resiliency; you will learn to take a pro-active stance in choosing and creating the life you desire.

At Green Willow we specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with childhood trauma and abuse, PTSD, relationships, women's specific concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, LGBTQ, and life adjustment concerns. We work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with mood disorders, family dynamics, coping skills, and emotional dysregulation. We provide a peaceful and supportive environment to explore past traumas, discuss current concerns, and plan for a more fulfilling future. We believe that each of us has the capacity for healing and growth, and that within us we contain the answers for a more joyful life.

I can provide you with a variety tools to free yourself from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. I use research-supported techniques within a warm, transparent, and active therapeutic relationship. Specifically, my approach integrates mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies within a neurobiological framework for understanding and optimizing wellness. I work with each client to increase awareness, acceptance, and compassion. My therapeutic style is open, authentic, and self-disclosing.

At some point, everyone faces difficulty that can impact quality of life. I offer a safe and comfortable environment to explore and address issues which are keeping you from having the life you want. I believe that you have the ability to heal and negotiate these obstacles in a way that brings fulfillment to your life. I offer a collaborative approach to uncovering resources and discovering resolution with compassion and understanding. I have experience working with adults, and adolescents and have advanced training in EMDR. Licensed in Colorado and Utah.

Therapy Collective is a group of excellent trauma-informed therapists who are well-trained and have years of experience. We often have openings for new clients within a week, or a short waitlist. We have availability for in-person sessions in Salt Lake City and Taylorsville, UT and can provide telehealth therapy for anyone who lives in the state of Utah.