Clinical Services

Individual and Family Therapy in Utah and California

Depression

Anxiety

Trauma

Self-Esteem

Attachment

Autism Spectrum Disorder

ADHD

Gender Evaluations To WPATH Standards For Transgender Individuals Seeking Gender Affirming Care

Processing Issues (stress sensitivity, not getting it, changes and transitions, disorganization, rigidity, social struggles)

Gaming/Process Addiction

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

individual-and-family-therapy-in-Utah

Areas of Focus

Depression & Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are two common emotions that we may experience at some point in our lives. I work with clients to help you find motivation, perspective, and joy.

Trauma

Many people have symptoms associated with painful and traumatic experiences. I can assist in guiding you through the process of grief and healing.

Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem can affect an individual's overall well-being and health. Work with me and together we can help you develop a healthier relationship to yourself.

Attachment

Attachment issues that are unresolved can affect your ability to maintain relationships of any kind. Together, we can explore how you show up in relationships and work towards a more secure way of relating.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

I have specialized training in autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. I am able to break down concepts in a clear concise manner that is mindful of the way neurodiverse brains process information.

ADHD

There are a number of therapies that may help you manage the symptoms of ADHD. I can help you create an effective treatment plan that is tailored to meet your needs.

Processing Issues

I work with individuals who struggle with processing issues, such as stress sensitivity, not getting it, disorganization, rigidity, or social struggles.

Gaming/Process Addiction

I work with individuals that struggle with gaming and process addictions. Together we create effective treatment plans that dig into the root of the issue and help bring balance back to your life.

EMDR

I am a trained Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapist. EMDR is an interactive technique used to help alleviate psychological stress.

Modalities

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well researched modality method that has been proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences. EMDR uses the brain’s innate healing processes to help individuals move through maladaptively stored memories and traumatic experiences without having to divulge the potentially painful details of the event itself.
EMDRIA, the EMDR International Association has a great way to describe this process: “Our brains have a natural way to recover from traumatic memories and events. This process involves communication between the amygdala (the alarm signal for stressful events), the hippocampus (which assists with learning, including memories about safety and danger), and the prefrontal cortex (which analyzes and controls behavior and emotion). While many times traumatic experiences can be managed and resolved spontaneously, they may not be processed without help. Stress responses are part of our natural fight, flight, or freeze instincts. When distress from a disturbing event remains, the upsetting images, thoughts, and emotions may create feelings of overwhelm, of being back in that moment, or of being ‘frozen in time.’ EMDR therapy helps the brain process these memories and allows normal healing to resume. The experience is still remembered, but the fight, flight, or freeze response from the original event is resolved.”

EMDR can be helpful for those navigating Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, PTSD, Trauma and other stressor related issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

It’s in the name! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how our thoughts influence our behaviors which in turn, influence the way we interact with our world. When using CBT we will be examining core thought patterns and working on restructuring those patterns so that you can experience life from a new lens.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

As the name suggests, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy allows us to hold two or more things that may seem in opposition at the same time. For example, one can accept themselves truly as they are and also be working on improving themselves. DBT has 4 key tenets: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance, and Emotion Regulation. When using DBT we will be actively strengthening your skill levels in those 4 areas.

Acceptance Commitment Therapy

Acceptance Commitment Therapy is a modality that helps an individual embrace their thoughts, feelings and actions via a self-compassion lens rather than avoiding the discomfort. Created by Stephen Hayes in 1986 ACT helps with psychological flexibility via six core processes: Acceptance, Cognitive Diffusion, Being Present, Self as Context, Values, and Committed Action. ACT is frequently paired with mindfulness based interventions including meditation, breathing exercises, and awareness.

EFIT Level 1 (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) was created by Dr. Sue Johnson and is rooted in attachment science. EFIT is the individual version of EFT and helps people through their unique experiences by honoring the relational components of emotion. It uses regulation, validation, resourcing and corrective experiences to help individuals heal their attachment wounds.

Want to see if we're a good fit?

I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to answer any of your questions about therapy.

Schedule A Consultation

(805) 990-5128

[email protected]

Connect Online