Family Therapy in Lehi, UT
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Megan Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I specialize in issues affecting relationships and am most passionate about the healing of trauma.
Our most frustrating and painful patterns are often rooted in past experiences that continue to impact us, whether consciously or subconsciously. I strongly believe if you are feeling stuck, it’s not random and there is nothing wrong with you. Many clients have come to me because they find themselves unable to make significant changes despite past therapeutic work and education or they feel powerless in their life and/or relationships. I focus on creating an emotionally safe environment where we explore these experiences and behaviors with curiosity.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I specialize in issues affecting relationships and am most passionate about the healing of trauma.
Our most frustrating and painful patterns are often rooted in past experiences that continue to impact us, whether consciously or subconsciously. I strongly believe if you are feeling stuck, it’s not random and there is nothing wrong with you. Many clients have come to me because they find themselves unable to make significant changes despite past therapeutic work and education or they feel powerless in their life and/or relationships. I focus on creating an emotionally safe environment where we explore these experiences and behaviors with curiosity.
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Along with talk therapy, I use two bottom-up approaches, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Internal Family Systems (parts work).
In life, we often feel overwhelmed, depleted, and in need of support. Maybe it is a struggle with anxiety or depression, a negative belief, an addiction or perhaps you have been hit by a marital betrayal or loss of connection. No matter the cause, therapy can be a means to hope and healing. According to Dr. Peter Levine, “Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering”. He describes trauma as “anything that is too much or comes too fast” or is hard on your body physically or emotionally. I believe we all have the ability to heal, grow, and transform.
Along with talk therapy, I use two bottom-up approaches, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Internal Family Systems (parts work).
In life, we often feel overwhelmed, depleted, and in need of support. Maybe it is a struggle with anxiety or depression, a negative belief, an addiction or perhaps you have been hit by a marital betrayal or loss of connection. No matter the cause, therapy can be a means to hope and healing. According to Dr. Peter Levine, “Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering”. He describes trauma as “anything that is too much or comes too fast” or is hard on your body physically or emotionally. I believe we all have the ability to heal, grow, and transform.
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Teens: I didn’t start working with teens, it sort of happened organically. Now, several years later, I just had the mother of one of my clients tell me she waited several months to get her kid into “The Teen Whisperer”. I had to laugh as that was the first time I had heard that. My wife and I have a blended family with 8 kids. I LOVE working with teens and helping them achieve their ultimate potential. Teens are open to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and they are very curious. Let me help your teen get on the right track! I work with teens with depression, anxiety, struggling with grades and social challenges.
Teens: I didn’t start working with teens, it sort of happened organically. Now, several years later, I just had the mother of one of my clients tell me she waited several months to get her kid into “The Teen Whisperer”. I had to laugh as that was the first time I had heard that. My wife and I have a blended family with 8 kids. I LOVE working with teens and helping them achieve their ultimate potential. Teens are open to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and they are very curious. Let me help your teen get on the right track! I work with teens with depression, anxiety, struggling with grades and social challenges.
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Alexandra Weisz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043 (Online Only)
I am passionate about focusing on family systems and relationship dynamics, and taking a client-centered approach that meets the targeted needs of each individual.
Being a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families that are looking to confront life challenges. I have experience providing individual, couple, and family therapy in both private practice and hospitalized settings. My experience ranges from managing a clinical team, providing therapy directly to clients, and designing clinical programs in substance abuse facilities. My approach is to create a therapeutic alliance with my clients that is personalized, culturally sensitive, and meets the goals of each individual.
I am passionate about focusing on family systems and relationship dynamics, and taking a client-centered approach that meets the targeted needs of each individual.
Being a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families that are looking to confront life challenges. I have experience providing individual, couple, and family therapy in both private practice and hospitalized settings. My experience ranges from managing a clinical team, providing therapy directly to clients, and designing clinical programs in substance abuse facilities. My approach is to create a therapeutic alliance with my clients that is personalized, culturally sensitive, and meets the goals of each individual.
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The models I lean towards the most are cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, structural family therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Seeking help can be hard for anyone so I know this can be a vulnerable experience for you. I am here to help serve others and create an environment so you can become the best version of yourself. I want to be an aid in your journey and provide you with the tools necessary to grow. Through this process we will approach your struggles in life with compassion, openness, understanding, and vulnerability. By doing so you will be able to develop the tools to create positive change in your life, while also building resilience to handle any adversity that you may face.
The models I lean towards the most are cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, structural family therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Seeking help can be hard for anyone so I know this can be a vulnerable experience for you. I am here to help serve others and create an environment so you can become the best version of yourself. I want to be an aid in your journey and provide you with the tools necessary to grow. Through this process we will approach your struggles in life with compassion, openness, understanding, and vulnerability. By doing so you will be able to develop the tools to create positive change in your life, while also building resilience to handle any adversity that you may face.
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I started my therapy career in 2017 as a recreational therapist and love working with younger age groups as well as adults and families. My additional education and work experience as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor has prepared me to support clients with challenges such as relationship issues, family therapy, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, behavior issues, OCD, and LGBTQ+. I utilize evidence based therapeutic interventions and experiential activities to address all aspects of your wellness.
I started my therapy career in 2017 as a recreational therapist and love working with younger age groups as well as adults and families. My additional education and work experience as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor has prepared me to support clients with challenges such as relationship issues, family therapy, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, behavior issues, OCD, and LGBTQ+. I utilize evidence based therapeutic interventions and experiential activities to address all aspects of your wellness.
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In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, family outings, vacationing, playing games (board games, ping pong, pool, pickleball), and spending time with family and friends.
Allora provides mental health counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. Areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, gentle/respectful parenting, ADHD, faith crisis/transitions, LGBTQIA+, self-confidence issues, and relationships. Allora believes that every person deserves a therapeutic approach tailored to their needs. She uses an integrated therapeutic approach with person-centered theory, existential theory, and motivational interviewing (MI) as her foundation while incorporating techniques and strategies from other therapeutic modalities that best fit the client’s needs.
In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, family outings, vacationing, playing games (board games, ping pong, pool, pickleball), and spending time with family and friends.
Allora provides mental health counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. Areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, gentle/respectful parenting, ADHD, faith crisis/transitions, LGBTQIA+, self-confidence issues, and relationships. Allora believes that every person deserves a therapeutic approach tailored to their needs. She uses an integrated therapeutic approach with person-centered theory, existential theory, and motivational interviewing (MI) as her foundation while incorporating techniques and strategies from other therapeutic modalities that best fit the client’s needs.
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Susan Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lehi, UT 84043 (Online Only)
In my work, I draw from a variety of theoretical models including psychodynamic, family theory, relational, existential, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavioral, and brief solution- focused.
Hi, I am Sue Middleton. A little about me: I grew up in Los Angeles, California. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, degrees in marriage and family therapy and clinical social work, as well as a doctorate in family sociology.
In my work, I draw from a variety of theoretical models including psychodynamic, family theory, relational, existential, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavioral, and brief solution- focused.
Hi, I am Sue Middleton. A little about me: I grew up in Los Angeles, California. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, degrees in marriage and family therapy and clinical social work, as well as a doctorate in family sociology.
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Realizing you need help is one thing, but actually asking for it? That’s where the real superpower comes in. We all go through stuff, whether it's issues with your parents, school, family, spouse, work, or just life in general. As a therapist, I get to help you know yourself better, tackle those challenges, and help you pick up some tools to handle whatever comes your way. I started my career as a mentor, working with foster kids in kindergarten through seniors in high school. I helped them navigate school, the challenges of being a kid in foster care, working through feelings of anger, frustration, and all sorts of other Challenge.
Realizing you need help is one thing, but actually asking for it? That’s where the real superpower comes in. We all go through stuff, whether it's issues with your parents, school, family, spouse, work, or just life in general. As a therapist, I get to help you know yourself better, tackle those challenges, and help you pick up some tools to handle whatever comes your way. I started my career as a mentor, working with foster kids in kindergarten through seniors in high school. I helped them navigate school, the challenges of being a kid in foster care, working through feelings of anger, frustration, and all sorts of other Challenge.
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A life-long resident of Utah, I am the first member of my family to attend and graduate from university.
When people experience life stressors, life changes, and/or trauma they often find themselves lost and looking for relief. My great passion is to provide healing and relief to the lost looking for therapeutic relief from trauma, depression and stress issues. I have been helping adults, adolescents and children from all walks of life find new, healthier expressions of themselves, to finally find a peaceful wholeness and fulfillment; to be empowered. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, children and adolescent's disorders, Anxiety and depression along with personality disorders. I emphasize mindfulness, emotion regulation, Distress Tolerance and interpersonal relationship skills
A life-long resident of Utah, I am the first member of my family to attend and graduate from university.
When people experience life stressors, life changes, and/or trauma they often find themselves lost and looking for relief. My great passion is to provide healing and relief to the lost looking for therapeutic relief from trauma, depression and stress issues. I have been helping adults, adolescents and children from all walks of life find new, healthier expressions of themselves, to finally find a peaceful wholeness and fulfillment; to be empowered. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, children and adolescent's disorders, Anxiety and depression along with personality disorders. I emphasize mindfulness, emotion regulation, Distress Tolerance and interpersonal relationship skills
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Savannah Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
As a specialist in child/ family issues, I can teach your child or teen the tools they need to feel more confident in life.
You've started to question your religious upbringing, and notice increased feelings of worry, panic, and feel unsure how to move forward. Perhaps your partner is undergoing a shift in their value system, and it's creating tension in the relationship. You feel like you're walking on eggshells when you try to talk about it, and you don't know how to find common ground. Everything you've thought about how life was going to work is suddenly turned upside down. I know how to help couples navigate changes in belief systems while creating ongoing connection. I have helped individuals navigate value shifts too!
As a specialist in child/ family issues, I can teach your child or teen the tools they need to feel more confident in life.
You've started to question your religious upbringing, and notice increased feelings of worry, panic, and feel unsure how to move forward. Perhaps your partner is undergoing a shift in their value system, and it's creating tension in the relationship. You feel like you're walking on eggshells when you try to talk about it, and you don't know how to find common ground. Everything you've thought about how life was going to work is suddenly turned upside down. I know how to help couples navigate changes in belief systems while creating ongoing connection. I have helped individuals navigate value shifts too!
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Kelly Young
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
I earned my master’s degree in marriage and family from Utah State University.
Life is hard–let’s talk about it! Relationships can be immensely rewarding and extremely difficult. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, communication, self-esteem, and trauma. I am trained in accelerated resolution therapy, a trauma informed model (similar to EMDR). I believe therapy is a collaborative process and I’m here to help you set goals and become the best version of yourself.
I earned my master’s degree in marriage and family from Utah State University.
Life is hard–let’s talk about it! Relationships can be immensely rewarding and extremely difficult. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, communication, self-esteem, and trauma. I am trained in accelerated resolution therapy, a trauma informed model (similar to EMDR). I believe therapy is a collaborative process and I’m here to help you set goals and become the best version of yourself.
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Amanda E Severson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
Too many people spend their lives feeling alone, even those of us surrounded by friends and family. Sometimes it may feel like you are doing everything you know how and you still aren't able to feel connected. I help clients discover what emotional needs they have in their core and then teach them how to get those needs met.
Too many people spend their lives feeling alone, even those of us surrounded by friends and family. Sometimes it may feel like you are doing everything you know how and you still aren't able to feel connected. I help clients discover what emotional needs they have in their core and then teach them how to get those needs met.
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Shay Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
In therapy, I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (feelings), Internal Family Systems (inner child/parts work), Narrative Therapy (the story you tell yourself) Trauma trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy, similar to EMDR).
I work with couples, adults, and families to navigate the deep and (potentially) scary learning that happens in therapy. My therapy room is full of acceptance and understanding. I have a particular passion for working with infidelity/betrayal trauma, couple relationships distress, grief, anxiety, and life transitions.
In therapy, I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (feelings), Internal Family Systems (inner child/parts work), Narrative Therapy (the story you tell yourself) Trauma trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy, similar to EMDR).
I work with couples, adults, and families to navigate the deep and (potentially) scary learning that happens in therapy. My therapy room is full of acceptance and understanding. I have a particular passion for working with infidelity/betrayal trauma, couple relationships distress, grief, anxiety, and life transitions.
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I can help you do this through modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I love working with clients who are ready to see a transformation in their lives- whether that be in their relationships, mindset, or behaviors! I specialize in teenagers, adults, and marriage counseling. My goal as a therapist is to build excellent rapport through compassion and empathy to ensure safety and trust. I understand being vulnerable can be scary, but with a healthy client and therapeutic relationship, one can begin to heal safely from trauma, learn proper emotional regulation, and make everlasting positive changes! I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals.
I can help you do this through modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I love working with clients who are ready to see a transformation in their lives- whether that be in their relationships, mindset, or behaviors! I specialize in teenagers, adults, and marriage counseling. My goal as a therapist is to build excellent rapport through compassion and empathy to ensure safety and trust. I understand being vulnerable can be scary, but with a healthy client and therapeutic relationship, one can begin to heal safely from trauma, learn proper emotional regulation, and make everlasting positive changes! I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals.
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Claire Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
I believe in the power of finding one’s potential and find joy in helping others through that process. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my master’s degree from Utah Valley University in Marriage and Family Therapy. My work experience and education have prepared me to support children, teens, couples, and individual adults. I am passionate about offering my clients a safe space to feel supported and enjoy helping them identify their strong narratives so they can reauthor their lives.
I believe in the power of finding one’s potential and find joy in helping others through that process. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my master’s degree from Utah Valley University in Marriage and Family Therapy. My work experience and education have prepared me to support children, teens, couples, and individual adults. I am passionate about offering my clients a safe space to feel supported and enjoy helping them identify their strong narratives so they can reauthor their lives.
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I am from Spring Creek, Nevada and received my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University.
I seek to empower my clients to make positive lasting change. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with addiction, betrayal trauma, illness, depression, eating disorders, postpartum depression and anxiety. I specialize in addiction recovery treatment and betrayal trauma recovery and I am passionate about raising awareness of the negative impacts of pornography addiction on society. I also understand how addiction and trauma impact the dynamics of a relationship.
I am from Spring Creek, Nevada and received my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University.
I seek to empower my clients to make positive lasting change. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with addiction, betrayal trauma, illness, depression, eating disorders, postpartum depression and anxiety. I specialize in addiction recovery treatment and betrayal trauma recovery and I am passionate about raising awareness of the negative impacts of pornography addiction on society. I also understand how addiction and trauma impact the dynamics of a relationship.
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Monarch Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
Imagine a more peaceful existence with your partner, children, family, friends, or coworkers.
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “How did I get here?” Sometimes life feels hard, overwhelming, and chaotic. Maybe you just don’t know where to start or you feel lost. Maybe you’re embarrassed that you can’t handle things on your own or like you don’t know who to ask for help. Perhaps you're going through a rough patch or you're looking to improve your relationships with friends, family, or partner. Or, maybe your child is struggling with anger, sadness, or anxiety.
Imagine a more peaceful existence with your partner, children, family, friends, or coworkers.
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “How did I get here?” Sometimes life feels hard, overwhelming, and chaotic. Maybe you just don’t know where to start or you feel lost. Maybe you’re embarrassed that you can’t handle things on your own or like you don’t know who to ask for help. Perhaps you're going through a rough patch or you're looking to improve your relationships with friends, family, or partner. Or, maybe your child is struggling with anger, sadness, or anxiety.
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He leads his clients to build and develop personal goals, self-worth mindsets, life skills, problem and conflict resolutions, peer and family relationships, and strategies for any personal life challenges.
Roger Durfey has extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as well as Solution Focused, mindfulness, and STEPS therapy. For two decades, he has worked with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families in both individual and group sessions. Roger has successfully helped those struggling with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, addictions, substance abuse, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and adjusting to illness or physical disability.
He leads his clients to build and develop personal goals, self-worth mindsets, life skills, problem and conflict resolutions, peer and family relationships, and strategies for any personal life challenges.
Roger Durfey has extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as well as Solution Focused, mindfulness, and STEPS therapy. For two decades, he has worked with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families in both individual and group sessions. Roger has successfully helped those struggling with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, addictions, substance abuse, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and adjusting to illness or physical disability.
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I'm a marriage and family therapist, and I also love to work with individuals who need someone to champion their change efforts.
You want kind, upbeat support as you work through your most difficult life challenges. I'm here to give you practical recommendations about what you can do to improve your situation today. The most important predictors of therapy outcome are the relationship you have with your therapist, the "fit" between us, feeling hopeful that things can change, and being given the right tools to start the change process. My job is to make sure all of that happens for you so you can start feeling better.
I'm a marriage and family therapist, and I also love to work with individuals who need someone to champion their change efforts.
You want kind, upbeat support as you work through your most difficult life challenges. I'm here to give you practical recommendations about what you can do to improve your situation today. The most important predictors of therapy outcome are the relationship you have with your therapist, the "fit" between us, feeling hopeful that things can change, and being given the right tools to start the change process. My job is to make sure all of that happens for you so you can start feeling better.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.