Therapists for Teens in Salt Lake City, UT

Are you finding that your mind is running on overdrive, leaving you feeling drained and struggling to focus? Do you feel a lack of motivation to engage in activities you once enjoyed or find yourself navigating through a significant life transition? I specialize in guiding individuals through these exact challenges. Through a collaborative therapeutic approach, I help clients pinpoint the sources of their stress and develop effective strategies to manage the daily hurdles that life presents.

I believe healing is all about connection and integration. As a teen or adult, traumatic events, hard emotions, or living as a marginalized person in our societal structures can tend to leave us feeling defeated, isolated, and/or hopeless. Or, sometimes we just feel stuck in life. With a client-led approach, we can use a variety of interventions that you feel would help the most, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I get it. Life happens. I’ve had those experiences myself. It can be hard to know what to do when your relationships are struggling or when you need help. It’s uniquely difficult when you’re worried about your teenager & looking for support. But here you are, taking this monumental step toward improvement. I tend to use a strengths-based approach in my work, helping my clients embrace their best self and enhance their life through the “Three C’s”: Connection, Creation & Contribution. Laying a foundation that allows for the development of the Three C’s leads to living a life of purpose, meaning & “pyong” - peace & confidence in life.

I primarily focus on two practice areas: Working with survivors of serious trauma (combat or other military trauma, assault, natural disasters, accidents, etc.) who suffer from PTSD or other post-trauma issues, and working with adolescents and verbal children who are dealing with behavioral problems, anxiety issues (OCD, panic, etc.), or depression.

I am a therapist that loves to think creatively and learn about different points of view. In my personal life I get to play the parts of brother, son, husband, father, artist, friend, and student. I find joy in exploring the mountains and being with my wife and four kids. The best part of my job is getting to know people and helping them kindle their own growth and fulfillment. In my career I have had three years of work in an inpatient adolescent treatment center as well as seven years in an outpatient young-adult program where I was able to serve as a Therapist and Clinical Director, while running my own outpatient practice.

Developing more resilience and greater fulfillment in life. Finding space for joy and love alongside loss and pain. My approach to therapy honors clients' unique life experiences in their entirety while creating a safe space to explore the difficulties and wonders of life. Utilizing a trauma-informed lens I guide clients through their strengths and values to clarify and motivate them towards a more fulfilling and resilient life. I utilize several therapeutic modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness.

Hi there, I'm a child therapist. If you're worried about your child because they are suddenly full of tears (or full of rage), let's work together. You're likely the first to notice a shift in your child. Maybe they seem out of control, the parenting skills you've used up to this point aren't working anymore. Families I work with are struggling at school drop offs or can't stand another yelling match with their teen. If your family has changed, because of divorce, a move, a death, I'd love to partner with you and provide support and direct guidance to return your home to a peaceful place again.

I am passionate about helping clients with trauma, anxiety, & depression, & most enjoy working with clients aged 13-35. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, & compassion, regardless of background. Working with those who are from more marginalized populations & concerns related to these areas (2S-LGBTQIA+ populations, women's issues, religious trauma, racism, physical health concerns/ disabilities, teen/adult children of immigrant families, etc.) is a passion of mine, but I am happy to work with those who are not part of these populations as well. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your specific needs.

Being a teenager can be tough. Being a parent of a teenager can be even more so. Because this is such an intense developmental period, when you realize you need some outside help, finding the right person can be tricky. Over the past sixteen years, I have connected with teens, young adults and their parents to help them find their way to stronger relationships and a solid sense of self. I help teens and young adults with addiction, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, communication and life skills, family relationships, trauma, social media anxiety/isolation, and more.

I have been told that I am calming, levelheaded, caring, and flexible. I work with clients of all ages utilizing an integrative, strengths-based, individualized approach to therapy, often combining concepts of self-compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance to help you attain your goals. I believe in helping you to flourish in your life, not just eliminate symptoms. I do this by helping you use your inner creativity, wisdom, resilience, appreciation, and courage to change your life.

I am an experienced child and adolescent therapist. My practice specializes in anxiety, depression, and adjustment using an individualized combination of approaches best suited to the child, adolescent, and family. Interventions include play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness approaches, parenting skills and support.

Are you worried about your teen? Are they acting withdrawn or angry? Are their grades dropping? Are they excluded from their peer group or hanging out with peers that concern you? I will help you achieve your goal of restoring happiness and inspiration to your child's life. If your teen needs support with recovery from prolonged sadness, constant worrying, low self-esteem, drug abuse, sexual assault, self injury or family conflict, counseling can help.

We are taking new clients at our office. We believe that therapy is a journey to build a better you. Whether that is moving through trauma, exploring and conquering anxiety, learning sports psychology tactics, raising your child (and dealing with the wonderful adolescent drama), fighting addiction, or strengthening your marriage, we're in this together. If you enter my therapy office, you are here to grow. While therapy is a process, it does not have to be a long, drawn out, difficult and treacherous.

Life’s journey can be full of unexpected twists that test our resilience, but you’re not alone. Taking the step to seek therapy is a brave path toward personal growth, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I believe in therapy as a partnership, where we work together to explore your goals and aspirations. Whether you’re a family, child, teen, young adult, or adult, my approach is tailored to your unique needs. Through both in-person and telehealth sessions, let’s embark on this journey together, empowering you to thrive and find inner peace amidst life’s challenges.

“If your waiting for someone to believe in you, you’ll be waiting forever. You must believe in yourself.” …. Cher I want to understand you as your are and what your story is, not just what you are in counseling for. I build connections based on similarities or shared interests/knowledge/experiences/values. I am here to listen, be your support then help guide you to be happy with what looks back at you in the mirror. Having survived a near death experience, I learned about myself and was able to see my purpose in life. Therapy can heal by providing a safe space to feel held and supported while working through complex life events.

Note: Current openings for teen DBT clients only, accepting other clients on a waitlist. I work with teens and adults who are seeking to understand the “why” of their emotions and behaviors, and move away from feeling hopeless, exhausted, or numb. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address suicidal thoughts, self-harm, substance use, relationship struggles and other impulsive, emotion-driven behaviors. Together, we will explore your experiences in a non-judgmental and warm space where you can better understand yourself and build skills to create a life worth living.

Is your teen withdrawing, struggling in school, or isolating? Feeling lost yourself? You're not alone. Seeking professional help is loving step towards finding support. Counseling is an effective way to help teenagers and families work through conflict, build new skills, and strengthen relationships.

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!

Everything we see tells us we are always supposed to be happy, “put on a happy face”. True growth and happiness comes through facing pain and learning skills, tools and techniques that will lead to real happiness and inner contentment. With in the context of a supportive environment I can help you face your pain, and overcome blocks that are keeping you stuck. We can work together to help you become unstuck and learn to embrace challenges. Together we can identify your unique challenges and implement tools to overcome them. Reach out for a 15 minute consult.