Therapists in Provo, UT
![Photo of Ellen S Campbell, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6fbbf494-65ef-401e-a09f-4828ee9bfbf4/2/320x400.jpeg)
I love helping adults, children, teens, and their parents successfully navigate life’s challenges. My primary focus is on creating a safe space for people to process their struggles and discover and build on their strengths. I believe that people have what they need to thrive inside of them and my purpose is to help them access that through talk and play. I am familiar with and trained in using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I love helping adults, children, teens, and their parents successfully navigate life’s challenges. My primary focus is on creating a safe space for people to process their struggles and discover and build on their strengths. I believe that people have what they need to thrive inside of them and my purpose is to help them access that through talk and play. I am familiar with and trained in using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Ken has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University. He has worked as a therapist for over 30 years. Ken utilizes a strengths-based, eclectic, systems approach which is guided by the needs & values of his clients. Ken believes every person’s story deserves to be heard. He is committed and will work to create a safe space to facilitate progress.
Ken has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University. He has worked as a therapist for over 30 years. Ken utilizes a strengths-based, eclectic, systems approach which is guided by the needs & values of his clients. Ken believes every person’s story deserves to be heard. He is committed and will work to create a safe space to facilitate progress.
![Photo of Emily Russell, LAMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f1b2a2c2-bca0-4a75-b0e1-25409bb95fd7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Emily Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604 (Online Only)
We cannot go through this life alone. I believe positive, warm, and honest relationships are vital for navigating the challenges of life. My goal is to help you learn how to foster these types of relationships, as well as work through any obstacles that prevent you from having the relationships you want. Working with couples and families is of particular interest to me due to my graduate training which heavily focused on relationship therapy.
We cannot go through this life alone. I believe positive, warm, and honest relationships are vital for navigating the challenges of life. My goal is to help you learn how to foster these types of relationships, as well as work through any obstacles that prevent you from having the relationships you want. Working with couples and families is of particular interest to me due to my graduate training which heavily focused on relationship therapy.
![Photo of Royce Allan Hull, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/de0e0bc7-3b2e-4b9f-8a49-028b00734200/3/320x400.jpeg)
Life can definitely throw us unexpected challenges. Whether you are suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions or difficulty adjusting to other life challenges perhaps I can help. I treat my clients as "unique individuals" not as "a diagnosis." My intent is to help you heal so you may "thrive" not just "survive."
Life can definitely throw us unexpected challenges. Whether you are suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions or difficulty adjusting to other life challenges perhaps I can help. I treat my clients as "unique individuals" not as "a diagnosis." My intent is to help you heal so you may "thrive" not just "survive."
![Photo of David M Lowe, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/22637af0-7016-4b7e-93fa-7a6c863f3b7b/3/320x400.jpeg)
I like to come at therapy kind of like I would a drummer at a jam session. I'm there to find a groove with another voice. I want to communicate with you and help you to open up and learn to express yourself. We will seek understanding first and then we will find a way to encourage healing and growth that is unique to you and builds a stronger identity. I am strengths-based and I like to find existing skills to help a client build a new way of thinking and interacting with their body. This is also a very effective way of beginning the process of healing symptoms of PTSD in conjunction with other evidence based trauma treatments.
I like to come at therapy kind of like I would a drummer at a jam session. I'm there to find a groove with another voice. I want to communicate with you and help you to open up and learn to express yourself. We will seek understanding first and then we will find a way to encourage healing and growth that is unique to you and builds a stronger identity. I am strengths-based and I like to find existing skills to help a client build a new way of thinking and interacting with their body. This is also a very effective way of beginning the process of healing symptoms of PTSD in conjunction with other evidence based trauma treatments.
![Photo of Katrina Reay, LMFT-I, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ca8da79a-bcad-40c1-b267-2c998987b541/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! I have a deep passion for helping people discover how to strengthen their ability to connect with others and enhance their intimate and family relationships. I usually see clients who experience anxiety, depression, and other diagnoses. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and the ability to grow and blossom, notwithstanding life’s challenges, hardships, and adversities.
Hello! I have a deep passion for helping people discover how to strengthen their ability to connect with others and enhance their intimate and family relationships. I usually see clients who experience anxiety, depression, and other diagnoses. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and the ability to grow and blossom, notwithstanding life’s challenges, hardships, and adversities.
![Photo of Denhi Chaney, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e29e2d83-bf41-4e23-9282-6c4554e84d73/2/320x400.jpeg)
There are few things in life that bring as much joy as helping people change and grow. I love my work as a therapist and I look forward to helping my clients find confidence and motivation to change and improve their lives. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy working with the Latino population with their unique challenges.
There are few things in life that bring as much joy as helping people change and grow. I love my work as a therapist and I look forward to helping my clients find confidence and motivation to change and improve their lives. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy working with the Latino population with their unique challenges.
![Photo of Amy Corry, CSW, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2dea7133-2c22-4649-8944-9572983c60e2/1/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that every person has the ability to create a life that is meaningful to them. I enjoy helping neurodivergent individuals find what works for them and help neurodiverse couples and families understand one another better. You are the expert of your own experiences, and I want to empower you to draw on your internal and external resources to meet your goals.
I believe that every person has the ability to create a life that is meaningful to them. I enjoy helping neurodivergent individuals find what works for them and help neurodiverse couples and families understand one another better. You are the expert of your own experiences, and I want to empower you to draw on your internal and external resources to meet your goals.
![Photo of Lynnette Astrid Averill, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/202781ce-38cb-4b4c-b972-afb4189c9e2d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lynnette Astrid Averill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604 (Online Only)
My area of expertise is in stress- and trauma-related symptoms, namely posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and suicidality. Stress and trauma can shift our entire worldview and our sense of safety and trust, our confidence and competency, and sometimes makes us feel we no longer 'fit' where we used to. This can effect every aspect of our lives. I will serve as a sounding board, to help identify your "why" and your "what," to access and troubleshoot any roadblocks along the journey, then provide strength-based, trauma-focused support to reach your specific goals and help you to build a life you truly want to live.
My area of expertise is in stress- and trauma-related symptoms, namely posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and suicidality. Stress and trauma can shift our entire worldview and our sense of safety and trust, our confidence and competency, and sometimes makes us feel we no longer 'fit' where we used to. This can effect every aspect of our lives. I will serve as a sounding board, to help identify your "why" and your "what," to access and troubleshoot any roadblocks along the journey, then provide strength-based, trauma-focused support to reach your specific goals and help you to build a life you truly want to live.
![Photo of Lindsay Gardner, CSW, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/38cee08b-9c1a-4b96-b797-96b1b5c65450/2/320x400.jpeg)
I provide services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples in the areas of anxiety, depression, perfectionism, OCD, trauma, attachment, eating disorders, parenting, divorce, and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach uses modalities based on my client's unique and specific needs. I engage through elements of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and IFS Internal Family Systems Therapy, using other modalities based on my client's unique and specific needs. I believe every person’s story deserves to be heard, and I will work to create a space where clients feel seen and safe.
I provide services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples in the areas of anxiety, depression, perfectionism, OCD, trauma, attachment, eating disorders, parenting, divorce, and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach uses modalities based on my client's unique and specific needs. I engage through elements of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and IFS Internal Family Systems Therapy, using other modalities based on my client's unique and specific needs. I believe every person’s story deserves to be heard, and I will work to create a space where clients feel seen and safe.
![Photo of Connor Barham, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/38d08544-59a6-4425-ab87-7842cdbe4f87/1/320x400.jpeg)
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of Wellspring Healing and Therapy. At our practice, we believe that humans flourish when given compassion and grace. We trust in your inherent goodness, even if sometimes you don't feel it. We provide individual, couple, and family therapy for people experiencing depression, suicidality, problematic/out-of-control sexual behavior, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, OCD, faith transitions, LGBTQIA+ affirmative work, performance anxiety, and grief.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of Wellspring Healing and Therapy. At our practice, we believe that humans flourish when given compassion and grace. We trust in your inherent goodness, even if sometimes you don't feel it. We provide individual, couple, and family therapy for people experiencing depression, suicidality, problematic/out-of-control sexual behavior, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, OCD, faith transitions, LGBTQIA+ affirmative work, performance anxiety, and grief.
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Life often causes deep troubled feelings: depression and anxiety, self-doubt and insecurity, tense fights in relationships, and emotional distance with loved ones. We feel hurt, put down, and wounded by those around us. We feel we don’t measure up, that our feelings don’t matter, and we have way more flaws than strengths. All these things are related to ONE thing: We have self-defeating habits of thinking and inadequate skills for working through deep troubled emotions. All these can be shifted and healed with the RIGHT kind of help so that you feel greater joy and peace in your life and harmony and closeness in your relationships.
Life often causes deep troubled feelings: depression and anxiety, self-doubt and insecurity, tense fights in relationships, and emotional distance with loved ones. We feel hurt, put down, and wounded by those around us. We feel we don’t measure up, that our feelings don’t matter, and we have way more flaws than strengths. All these things are related to ONE thing: We have self-defeating habits of thinking and inadequate skills for working through deep troubled emotions. All these can be shifted and healed with the RIGHT kind of help so that you feel greater joy and peace in your life and harmony and closeness in your relationships.
![Photo of Dr. Bill Arnett, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1d11d465-12fd-48a6-ba3d-6448e549dc3b/1/320x400.png)
Young adulthood is an exciting time, but it can also be an overwhelming experience. Many young adults experience social anxiety as they focus on new friendships and dating. Others stress about surviving college or committing to a career path. Faith issues become a source of concern for some. For those who are married or in a relationship, connecting with another person emotionally and intimately can be a struggle. Creating a new identity as a young adult can also reawaken old problems from past abuse/traumas, depression, self-damaging behaviors, and scrupulosity/OCD.
Young adulthood is an exciting time, but it can also be an overwhelming experience. Many young adults experience social anxiety as they focus on new friendships and dating. Others stress about surviving college or committing to a career path. Faith issues become a source of concern for some. For those who are married or in a relationship, connecting with another person emotionally and intimately can be a struggle. Creating a new identity as a young adult can also reawaken old problems from past abuse/traumas, depression, self-damaging behaviors, and scrupulosity/OCD.
![Photo of Joseph Dee Tenney, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f66bb9e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
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Hello! I'm Sarah Ingerson, DNP, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 7 years experience in medication management for mental health. Rivendell Clinic was started in 2023 for teens and adults from 14-64 in Provo, Utah with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, insomnia, and bipolar disorder.
Hello! I'm Sarah Ingerson, DNP, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 7 years experience in medication management for mental health. Rivendell Clinic was started in 2023 for teens and adults from 14-64 in Provo, Utah with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, insomnia, and bipolar disorder.
![Photo of Taylor Cordova, MA, LAMFT, EMDR, ART, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/86897447-8f25-41c5-879d-844ccfa6fd33/2/320x400.png)
Taylor Cordova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, EMDR, ART
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
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Hey there! Glad you are here. Searching for a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process, and I'd love to help make it easier. I work best with issues related to trauma, some including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, abuse, self worth, etc. You may be telling yourself that you aren't good enough, capable, or loveable because of your life experiences. I admire the courage and vulnerability it takes to make the first steps towards healing amidst those heavy narratives, feelings, and experiences. I am here to walk that path with you, help you accomplish your goals, and find whatever healing looks like for you.
Hey there! Glad you are here. Searching for a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process, and I'd love to help make it easier. I work best with issues related to trauma, some including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, abuse, self worth, etc. You may be telling yourself that you aren't good enough, capable, or loveable because of your life experiences. I admire the courage and vulnerability it takes to make the first steps towards healing amidst those heavy narratives, feelings, and experiences. I am here to walk that path with you, help you accomplish your goals, and find whatever healing looks like for you.
![Photo of Suzette Bartlett, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4cb60c38-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
There’s a reason you’re searching for a therapist - something in life isn’t quite right. Are pain, trauma, and mental health issues in the driver's seat? Are you tired of being unsatisfied with your life? That makes sense! Therapy can help.
There’s a reason you’re searching for a therapist - something in life isn’t quite right. Are pain, trauma, and mental health issues in the driver's seat? Are you tired of being unsatisfied with your life? That makes sense! Therapy can help.
![Photo of Lyndsey Gerring, MFT-I, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e4a5a26f-f2dd-4626-a2b0-4e13a5aebaa5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lyndsey Gerring
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Hi there! I'm Lyndsey. I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals on a myriad of problems, including parent-teen relationships, multicultural couples and families, couple problems, and body image issues.
Hi there! I'm Lyndsey. I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals on a myriad of problems, including parent-teen relationships, multicultural couples and families, couple problems, and body image issues.
![Photo of Samantha Stinnett, CSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97718365-ae57-4b57-b9a4-f600714fc957/1/320x400.jpeg)
I care very deeply, and I work hard to create a safe space in therapy where you feel heard and a part of the change process. My person-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy allows me to adapt to your specific needs in the therapeutic space.
I care very deeply, and I work hard to create a safe space in therapy where you feel heard and a part of the change process. My person-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy allows me to adapt to your specific needs in the therapeutic space.
![Photo of Danae Harding, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4233e7af-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships, and in life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and LGBT issues. I was born and raised in Utah Valley and I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in California.
I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships, and in life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and LGBT issues. I was born and raised in Utah Valley and I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in California.
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Number of Therapists in Provo, UT
500+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Provo, UT who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
80% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Stress |
69% | Relationship Issues |
68% | Self Esteem |
62% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | SelectHealth |
75% | EMI Health |
70% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Provo, UT see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
62% | Female | |
37% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Provo?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.