Gestalt Therapists in Utah County, UT
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Yuliya is primarily trained in existential therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt therapy.
Yuliya's primary expertise is responding to trauma and life transitions with a focus on healing and personal growth. She can help clients who feel affected by past trauma or distressing life changes to find clarity and develop a personal compass for moving forward.
Yuliya is primarily trained in existential therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt therapy.
Yuliya's primary expertise is responding to trauma and life transitions with a focus on healing and personal growth. She can help clients who feel affected by past trauma or distressing life changes to find clarity and develop a personal compass for moving forward.
![Photo of Danae Harding, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4233e7af-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have training in the contemporary gestalt therapy model and EMDR.
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 have training in the contemporary gestalt therapy model and EMDR.
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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I employ multiple theoretical approaches including feminist therapy an Gestalt therapy.
I am invested in helping clients create a better life for themselves based on their own goals. Social justice is the basis of my work as a therapist, and looking at things from a multi-systems perspective to understand the full picture is my goal with my clients. Clients that are dealing with religious transitions, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are neurodiverse will always have a space here.
I employ multiple theoretical approaches including feminist therapy an Gestalt therapy.
I am invested in helping clients create a better life for themselves based on their own goals. Social justice is the basis of my work as a therapist, and looking at things from a multi-systems perspective to understand the full picture is my goal with my clients. Clients that are dealing with religious transitions, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are neurodiverse will always have a space here.
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Roberto Scordari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, CBP, EFT Tap
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Some of the modalities I use are Gestalt, IFS, EMDR, BodyTalk and EFT tapping.
Taking the initial step to go to therapy isn’t an easy one. You may be feeling hurt, unsafe, scared, exhausted, lonely, or even desperate. The list is endless. You finally gathered the courage to seek for help and really hope to find a welcoming therapist that will make you feel safe and accepted as you are. I make sure to create that kind of welcoming and non-judgmental environment for you, because if you feel truly safe then you can find the strength to look at and even face the difficult and traumatic events in your life.
Some of the modalities I use are Gestalt, IFS, EMDR, BodyTalk and EFT tapping.
Taking the initial step to go to therapy isn’t an easy one. You may be feeling hurt, unsafe, scared, exhausted, lonely, or even desperate. The list is endless. You finally gathered the courage to seek for help and really hope to find a welcoming therapist that will make you feel safe and accepted as you are. I make sure to create that kind of welcoming and non-judgmental environment for you, because if you feel truly safe then you can find the strength to look at and even face the difficult and traumatic events in your life.
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The Center for Couples and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
![Photo of Kerri Deshler, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c1deef90-1d7f-4629-9166-a57b481a894a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel like you need direction, knowledge, or compassion to get you back on track? Do you feel like your relationships aren’t where you want them to be and you don’t know what else to try? Therapy is work, but changes that we want to make in our life come from small, focused efforts every day. It is an honor to be a part of the change process in people’s lives. I work with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and general life stressors with couples, teens, and adults to empower them to lead a fulfilling life in whatever areas they desire to see change.
Do you feel like you need direction, knowledge, or compassion to get you back on track? Do you feel like your relationships aren’t where you want them to be and you don’t know what else to try? Therapy is work, but changes that we want to make in our life come from small, focused efforts every day. It is an honor to be a part of the change process in people’s lives. I work with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and general life stressors with couples, teens, and adults to empower them to lead a fulfilling life in whatever areas they desire to see change.
![Photo of Sarah Haycock, ACMHC, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40d9ec24-906f-458b-8004-c0d9f26348fb/3/320x400.jpeg)
I believe there is a purpose in everything that we do and in everything that happens to us. “As soon as we are able to find meaning in suffering, then the suffering is over.” A big part of my approach is helping you find peace in the midst of the suffering. A lot of the time we cannot change our surroundings or the world around us but we can find peace in ourselves and change within. Healing is a personal journey that can be extremely painful. My main focus is walking with you as you feel what you need to feel and to find meaning to help you move forward.
I believe there is a purpose in everything that we do and in everything that happens to us. “As soon as we are able to find meaning in suffering, then the suffering is over.” A big part of my approach is helping you find peace in the midst of the suffering. A lot of the time we cannot change our surroundings or the world around us but we can find peace in ourselves and change within. Healing is a personal journey that can be extremely painful. My main focus is walking with you as you feel what you need to feel and to find meaning to help you move forward.
![Photo of Brittany Smith, CSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b8e2b81-3044-45df-b3f0-752262b246fb/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about helping adolescents and teens overcome life’s challenges, drawing on six years of specialized experience in working with this age group. I guide teens to rewrite traumatic memories, develop coping skills, and improve emotional regulation through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach also promotes resilience and positive behavioral change, empowering adolescents to navigate their formative years with confidence.
I am passionate about helping adolescents and teens overcome life’s challenges, drawing on six years of specialized experience in working with this age group. I guide teens to rewrite traumatic memories, develop coping skills, and improve emotional regulation through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach also promotes resilience and positive behavioral change, empowering adolescents to navigate their formative years with confidence.
![Photo of Melanie J Smith, MA, LMFT, RPT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3daa551f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/adoption support.
Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/adoption support.
![Photo of Karina Bahr, MFTI, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5463dde5-7de8-4dac-a85e-09a7f5571b68/1/320x400.jpeg)
Anxiety is a common issue that can affect anyone at any time. Life transitions, such as the birth of a child, starting college, the loss of a loved one, or starting a new job, can be difficult to navigate. Stress is a natural response to the demands of life, but it can become overwhelming if left unmanaged. Grief is a natural response to loss and can be a difficult emotion to process. I want you to know that I see you and I am here to help you gain the skills necessary to help you on your healing journey.
Anxiety is a common issue that can affect anyone at any time. Life transitions, such as the birth of a child, starting college, the loss of a loved one, or starting a new job, can be difficult to navigate. Stress is a natural response to the demands of life, but it can become overwhelming if left unmanaged. Grief is a natural response to loss and can be a difficult emotion to process. I want you to know that I see you and I am here to help you gain the skills necessary to help you on your healing journey.
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Hi, thanks for visiting! I'm Dave and my practice is Choosing Joy LLC. I chose this name because I deeply believe that, beyond mere symptom management, lasting healing and change really are possible to each of us. I am committed to helping clients do more than merely manage symptoms; I help them accurately identify and move beyond obstacles -- on to abundant, joyful living. I provide real, lasting help for depression and anxiety, for sexual, media, and other behavioral addictions, for adult Attention-Deficit Disorder, and for unresolved traumas.
Hi, thanks for visiting! I'm Dave and my practice is Choosing Joy LLC. I chose this name because I deeply believe that, beyond mere symptom management, lasting healing and change really are possible to each of us. I am committed to helping clients do more than merely manage symptoms; I help them accurately identify and move beyond obstacles -- on to abundant, joyful living. I provide real, lasting help for depression and anxiety, for sexual, media, and other behavioral addictions, for adult Attention-Deficit Disorder, and for unresolved traumas.
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Suzanne H Maddocks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
Feeling stuck or a little lost? Are you too smart to feel like this? Are you exhausted and tired of not feeling like yourself? I want to help! I offer supportive space to navigate your challenges. I love to help find solutions to anxiety, depression and trauma. Through personalized support, I want you to gain peace and clarity, reduce mental strain, and discover healthier coping mechanisms.
Feeling stuck or a little lost? Are you too smart to feel like this? Are you exhausted and tired of not feeling like yourself? I want to help! I offer supportive space to navigate your challenges. I love to help find solutions to anxiety, depression and trauma. Through personalized support, I want you to gain peace and clarity, reduce mental strain, and discover healthier coping mechanisms.
![Photo of Michael Scott Thompson, LMFT, PhD, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44179412-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My clients say that I really care about finding a way for you to overcome your concerns. I understand that you have something bothering you, whether it is anxiety, depression, relational issues, or something else, and I will work to give you the tools to feel better. I live for the moment when someone I work with feels they have met their goals and leaves happier. Many of my previous clients have shared what a good experience they had in therapy, and I would love for you to have a great experience as well.
My clients say that I really care about finding a way for you to overcome your concerns. I understand that you have something bothering you, whether it is anxiety, depression, relational issues, or something else, and I will work to give you the tools to feel better. I live for the moment when someone I work with feels they have met their goals and leaves happier. Many of my previous clients have shared what a good experience they had in therapy, and I would love for you to have a great experience as well.
![Photo of Anna Pond, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ba96636-5d20-4be9-9359-050d0a9d6ffe/2/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to help my clients build a “life worth living by them”! I am here to help people from all walks of life develop and enhance meaningful skills for a meaningful life; reduce intrusive and negative thoughts, be more effective in relationships, regulating their emotions, getting through a crisis without making it worse, putting an end to addictive behaviors, chronic feelings of emptiness, depression, and anxiety.
My goal is to help my clients build a “life worth living by them”! I am here to help people from all walks of life develop and enhance meaningful skills for a meaningful life; reduce intrusive and negative thoughts, be more effective in relationships, regulating their emotions, getting through a crisis without making it worse, putting an end to addictive behaviors, chronic feelings of emptiness, depression, and anxiety.
![Photo of Triston Morgan - Spanish Fork Center For Couples and Families, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3eff6ae6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Spanish Fork Center For Couples and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
![Photo of Whitney Hutchings, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/23cab4df-ee19-4317-8d04-8114ad288d2c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Whitney Hutchings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orem, UT 84057 (Online Only)
Sometimes parts of our life can feel overwhelming and debilitating. It can be difficult to know who to turn to and what to do. I recognize how important it is to have someone to provide tools and techniques to reach a point of healing. My approach to therapeutic treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients. I have worked with adults, couples, college students, and teens with a range of experiences including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, marital or relationship issues, family relational concerns, grief support, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. No matter what you may be battling, there is hope for healing.
Sometimes parts of our life can feel overwhelming and debilitating. It can be difficult to know who to turn to and what to do. I recognize how important it is to have someone to provide tools and techniques to reach a point of healing. My approach to therapeutic treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients. I have worked with adults, couples, college students, and teens with a range of experiences including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, marital or relationship issues, family relational concerns, grief support, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. No matter what you may be battling, there is hope for healing.
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Erica firmly believes true joy and peace in life comes from creating healthy relationships with yourself & others, and facing life challenges by developing skills to overcome them. Through personal experience and formal education, Erica has developed a skillset to help others experience joy and peace in their own lives. Her compassionate demeanor creates a safe environment where you and your loved ones can experience relief in expressing your painful emotions and heartfelt desires for healing.
Erica firmly believes true joy and peace in life comes from creating healthy relationships with yourself & others, and facing life challenges by developing skills to overcome them. Through personal experience and formal education, Erica has developed a skillset to help others experience joy and peace in their own lives. Her compassionate demeanor creates a safe environment where you and your loved ones can experience relief in expressing your painful emotions and heartfelt desires for healing.
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Barbara Bronson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
Life can be difficult. Many challenges face us and we can all use a little guidance or just an empathetic listening ear at times. At Innsaei, you will discover ways to calm the waves of your inner world, so you can live a whole and peaceful life. We offer many options for you to work in creative and effective ways, all personally customized to you and your needs, helping you gain insight, skills, and processes so you can navigate through the challenges encountered along life's journey.
Life can be difficult. Many challenges face us and we can all use a little guidance or just an empathetic listening ear at times. At Innsaei, you will discover ways to calm the waves of your inner world, so you can live a whole and peaceful life. We offer many options for you to work in creative and effective ways, all personally customized to you and your needs, helping you gain insight, skills, and processes so you can navigate through the challenges encountered along life's journey.
![Photo of Suyeon Lee, MS, LAMFT, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6f425d88-8173-4479-ae30-8cb3e84a2d54/1/320x400.jpeg)
Since childhood, I have strived to be a good child. At home, school, and church, I sought the recognition and praise of others. Lacking the courage to be free from the judgment and opinions of others, I always evaluated myself through their eyes. This led me to feel perpetually inadequate and insufficient. With others at the center of my life instead of myself, I naturally felt a sense of depression and emptiness and did not feel excited or eager to start each new day. From a young age I felt very little attachment to life due to feeling like something was so wrong with me and that I deserved to feel this way
Since childhood, I have strived to be a good child. At home, school, and church, I sought the recognition and praise of others. Lacking the courage to be free from the judgment and opinions of others, I always evaluated myself through their eyes. This led me to feel perpetually inadequate and insufficient. With others at the center of my life instead of myself, I naturally felt a sense of depression and emptiness and did not feel excited or eager to start each new day. From a young age I felt very little attachment to life due to feeling like something was so wrong with me and that I deserved to feel this way
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Gestalt Therapists
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behavior, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.