Marriage Counseling Therapists in Utah County, UT
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Marriage and Family therapists are highly trained to improve relationships and sometimes will include family members in the healing process.
How can we have more peace, resiliency, and deeper connection in our relationships? How do we reduce anxiety, depression, harmful or addictive behaviors? We often wonder how or if it is even possible to change life-long patterns that have limited our potential and growth. Research indicates (as well as my personal and professional experience) two, very powerful approaches to change and healing that provide long-term results: the spiritual Recovery model and Emotionally-Focused therapy. Both approaches, coupled with an honest willingness to change, and an experienced therapist, hits the "bullseye" on the target for effective change!
Marriage and Family therapists are highly trained to improve relationships and sometimes will include family members in the healing process.
How can we have more peace, resiliency, and deeper connection in our relationships? How do we reduce anxiety, depression, harmful or addictive behaviors? We often wonder how or if it is even possible to change life-long patterns that have limited our potential and growth. Research indicates (as well as my personal and professional experience) two, very powerful approaches to change and healing that provide long-term results: the spiritual Recovery model and Emotionally-Focused therapy. Both approaches, coupled with an honest willingness to change, and an experienced therapist, hits the "bullseye" on the target for effective change!
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Dr. Cameron Hopkin
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, CMHCi
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I want to help people navigate trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, marital and relationship problems, spirituality, and life changes.
Life can get out of control pretty quick, and having somebody to help you sort through the good, the bad, and the weird can be the difference between a beautiful existence and an awful one. I’d love to be that helper for you. You can trust that no matter what you say or what terrible thing is happening in your life, I will treat you with kindness, respect, and care. You live a perfectly unique life that no one else has ever had, and I want to hear your story and work toward wellness together.
I want to help people navigate trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, marital and relationship problems, spirituality, and life changes.
Life can get out of control pretty quick, and having somebody to help you sort through the good, the bad, and the weird can be the difference between a beautiful existence and an awful one. I’d love to be that helper for you. You can trust that no matter what you say or what terrible thing is happening in your life, I will treat you with kindness, respect, and care. You live a perfectly unique life that no one else has ever had, and I want to hear your story and work toward wellness together.
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I am LGBTQ+ friendly and commonly work with clients experiencing faith crisis or transition, anxiety, depression, relationship or marriage dissatisfaction, and addiction.
I have experience working with young children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, couples, parents, and adults. Each phase of life has its own nuances, and I love to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the difficult and unexpected circumstances that can occur. As a parent myself, I am particularly passionate about empowering parents, addressing child-parent attachment, and treating child behavioral concerns. I have also been trained in EMDR and have experience working with both complex trauma and single incident traumas.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly and commonly work with clients experiencing faith crisis or transition, anxiety, depression, relationship or marriage dissatisfaction, and addiction.
I have experience working with young children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, couples, parents, and adults. Each phase of life has its own nuances, and I love to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the difficult and unexpected circumstances that can occur. As a parent myself, I am particularly passionate about empowering parents, addressing child-parent attachment, and treating child behavioral concerns. I have also been trained in EMDR and have experience working with both complex trauma and single incident traumas.
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Alberto Valdez
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LMFTI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
American Fork, UT 84003
I am a student at Utah Valley University working on my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and.
I enjoy working with adults and teenagers. I especially enjoy working with couples. My journey is unique, just like yours is but there are a lot of similarities that we can draw from in the healing process. Using the skills I've discovered myself and the tools I've learned I want to help you realize there's hope no matter what's going on in your life.
I am a student at Utah Valley University working on my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and.
I enjoy working with adults and teenagers. I especially enjoy working with couples. My journey is unique, just like yours is but there are a lot of similarities that we can draw from in the healing process. Using the skills I've discovered myself and the tools I've learned I want to help you realize there's hope no matter what's going on in your life.
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With a marriage that spans over 3 decades, I understand the ebb and flow of relationships and the important role that connection plays in our lives.
As a therapist, I take joy in helping individuals discover their own unique healing journeys, and in crafting their own solutions. I believe that satisfaction with one’s life is rooted firstly in connection with self, and then, with others. Whether you are navigating the complexities of singlehood, dating, marriage, stepfamilies, divorce, parenting, or faith transition, self-awareness and healing form the cornerstone of our responsibilities to ourselves.
With a marriage that spans over 3 decades, I understand the ebb and flow of relationships and the important role that connection plays in our lives.
As a therapist, I take joy in helping individuals discover their own unique healing journeys, and in crafting their own solutions. I believe that satisfaction with one’s life is rooted firstly in connection with self, and then, with others. Whether you are navigating the complexities of singlehood, dating, marriage, stepfamilies, divorce, parenting, or faith transition, self-awareness and healing form the cornerstone of our responsibilities to ourselves.
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Steven Eastmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I have developed several pragmatic models using empirically sound theories to help individuals with pornography addiction, depression or anxiety, marital distress.
No one seeks counseling just to seek counseling. People seek counseling to bring about change. At Family Transitions Counseling we don't just provide counseling. We provide tools for helping you to change: changing perspective; changing behaviors; changing how you think; changing your life. I work hard to empower clients who have trusted me with their care to find solutions to their problems by building their own strengths and by focusing on new ways to behave and think. We move forward towards an improved life rather than dwelling on problems and the past.
I have developed several pragmatic models using empirically sound theories to help individuals with pornography addiction, depression or anxiety, marital distress.
No one seeks counseling just to seek counseling. People seek counseling to bring about change. At Family Transitions Counseling we don't just provide counseling. We provide tools for helping you to change: changing perspective; changing behaviors; changing how you think; changing your life. I work hard to empower clients who have trusted me with their care to find solutions to their problems by building their own strengths and by focusing on new ways to behave and think. We move forward towards an improved life rather than dwelling on problems and the past.
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Angeline Lloyd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
I also offer pre- marital counseling and believe every couple can greatly benefit from having a secure emotional foundation.
I have worked with many populations including adolescents, children, homeless, couples, families and individuals. I have lived in the South Pacific including Hawaii and Tonga. I have also lived in California , Arizona, Washington and I currently live in Provo Utah. I have worked with a wide number of different cultures and people of different beliefs. I adhere to a humanistic model of Psychotherapy in that no one person is the same and everyone deserves to be treated with empathy. I focus on each individual's potential and stress of growth and self-actualization.
I also offer pre- marital counseling and believe every couple can greatly benefit from having a secure emotional foundation.
I have worked with many populations including adolescents, children, homeless, couples, families and individuals. I have lived in the South Pacific including Hawaii and Tonga. I have also lived in California , Arizona, Washington and I currently live in Provo Utah. I have worked with a wide number of different cultures and people of different beliefs. I adhere to a humanistic model of Psychotherapy in that no one person is the same and everyone deserves to be treated with empathy. I focus on each individual's potential and stress of growth and self-actualization.
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I specialize in working with adolescents and adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, emotion regulation, marriage relationships, trauma, and PTSD.
I strongly believe in the facet of the human spirit which is indomitable. This quality traverses culture and ethnicity, and so often plays a major role in recovery. The concept of radical acceptance invites individuals to embrace a regret of the past and fear of the future as part of the human experience while discovering what they truly value as they achieve treatment goals working toward sustainable mental health. As individuals learn to accept the fear that accompanies risk, the journey towards healing is a remarkable one to witness and, for me, is the true payoff as a therapist.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, emotion regulation, marriage relationships, trauma, and PTSD.
I strongly believe in the facet of the human spirit which is indomitable. This quality traverses culture and ethnicity, and so often plays a major role in recovery. The concept of radical acceptance invites individuals to embrace a regret of the past and fear of the future as part of the human experience while discovering what they truly value as they achieve treatment goals working toward sustainable mental health. As individuals learn to accept the fear that accompanies risk, the journey towards healing is a remarkable one to witness and, for me, is the true payoff as a therapist.
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Phil Scoville, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
As a marriage and family therapist, I have successfully helped many individuals (single adults, college students, and adolescents), couples, and families through the difficulties faced with normal family problems, as well as diagnostically challenging issues. I have worked with people who come from all over Utah Valley. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and families. I love working with youth and young adults as they move through the complexities of life at that time. I look forward to working with you. My office is located at the mouth of Provo Canyon.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have successfully helped many individuals (single adults, college students, and adolescents), couples, and families through the difficulties faced with normal family problems, as well as diagnostically challenging issues. I have worked with people who come from all over Utah Valley. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and families. I love working with youth and young adults as they move through the complexities of life at that time. I look forward to working with you. My office is located at the mouth of Provo Canyon.
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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.
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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Amy Sygnatowicz
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC, MS, CGT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663 (Online Only)
Working together with someone who is empathetic, compassionate, and can relate deeply matters when navigating life’s challenges. I have experience working with myriad life challenges, including: Marriage and Relationship Issues, Divorce and Separation, Women’s Issues, Healthy Co-parenting, Faith Transitions and Religious Trauma, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Sexuality, Childhood Trauma, and many Mental Health Issues. I am also a Certified Gottman Method Therapist, and am passionate about strengthening marriages and relationships.
Working together with someone who is empathetic, compassionate, and can relate deeply matters when navigating life’s challenges. I have experience working with myriad life challenges, including: Marriage and Relationship Issues, Divorce and Separation, Women’s Issues, Healthy Co-parenting, Faith Transitions and Religious Trauma, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Sexuality, Childhood Trauma, and many Mental Health Issues. I am also a Certified Gottman Method Therapist, and am passionate about strengthening marriages and relationships.
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I enjoy working with relationships, and relational difficulty, because they affect every part of our lives! Family relationships, marital or dating relationships, friendship or professional relationships.
Life is messy. Relationships are messy. Taking care of your mental health is messy. Challenges and set-backs are messy. Living your faith and navigating your faith is messy. Pain, loss, anger, grief, betrayal, heartbreak, confusion, addiction, and disappointment are messy. Happiness and living a fulfilling life is also messy. I am no stranger to the mess that makes up our life's journey, and I believe that therapy can help us to navigate through and make sense of the mess. I also believe that when given the right tools and support, we can even turn the mess into something spectacular.
I enjoy working with relationships, and relational difficulty, because they affect every part of our lives! Family relationships, marital or dating relationships, friendship or professional relationships.
Life is messy. Relationships are messy. Taking care of your mental health is messy. Challenges and set-backs are messy. Living your faith and navigating your faith is messy. Pain, loss, anger, grief, betrayal, heartbreak, confusion, addiction, and disappointment are messy. Happiness and living a fulfilling life is also messy. I am no stranger to the mess that makes up our life's journey, and I believe that therapy can help us to navigate through and make sense of the mess. I also believe that when given the right tools and support, we can even turn the mess into something spectacular.
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Makenzie Foulger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Waitlist for new clients
Unhappy? Not feeling yourself or that you're enough? I am devoted to assisting clients discover what their happiness looks like and how to get there. I want to help you see you're always enough and deserve to be you! I believe people are not their problems. I believe problems are made up of varying components through experiences and relationships. Being a Marriage and Family Therapist means I approach issues through a systemic lens. I view individuals as part of a system, not as the problem. I know you have a story that needs to be told and I want to hear your story!
Unhappy? Not feeling yourself or that you're enough? I am devoted to assisting clients discover what their happiness looks like and how to get there. I want to help you see you're always enough and deserve to be you! I believe people are not their problems. I believe problems are made up of varying components through experiences and relationships. Being a Marriage and Family Therapist means I approach issues through a systemic lens. I view individuals as part of a system, not as the problem. I know you have a story that needs to be told and I want to hear your story!
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Kassidy Darling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT , Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I have experience with communication, conflict resolution, trust-building, transitional periods, pre marital counseling, anxiety, depression, and more.
Navigating broken trust, disconnect, and pain in a marriage can be debilitating. Creating space for meaningful connection is my priority. As a therapist, increasing healing through understanding is my goal. In therapy, I recognize that while some things require change, others simply require acceptance. As you show up with the vulnerable parts of yourself, I strive to create an environment of acceptance and connection. We all need help sometimes, and sometimes just that little bit of help makes all the difference. I'm here to take this step with you in your marriage, family, or individual lives.
I have experience with communication, conflict resolution, trust-building, transitional periods, pre marital counseling, anxiety, depression, and more.
Navigating broken trust, disconnect, and pain in a marriage can be debilitating. Creating space for meaningful connection is my priority. As a therapist, increasing healing through understanding is my goal. In therapy, I recognize that while some things require change, others simply require acceptance. As you show up with the vulnerable parts of yourself, I strive to create an environment of acceptance and connection. We all need help sometimes, and sometimes just that little bit of help makes all the difference. I'm here to take this step with you in your marriage, family, or individual lives.
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Nikki Harmon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
American Fork, UT 84003
I own The Family Therapy Clinic & have several therapists that are supervised by me & have immediate openings. We work with couples, families, & individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, marriage problems, trauma, divorce, family therapy, faith transitions, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ issues among other things. I received my Master’s Degree from COAMFTE accredited Alliant International University, which is the highest MFT accreditation in the nation. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and utilize that with clients. Our therapists are trained in the latest research based modalities & are committed to helping you heal.
I own The Family Therapy Clinic & have several therapists that are supervised by me & have immediate openings. We work with couples, families, & individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, marriage problems, trauma, divorce, family therapy, faith transitions, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ issues among other things. I received my Master’s Degree from COAMFTE accredited Alliant International University, which is the highest MFT accreditation in the nation. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and utilize that with clients. Our therapists are trained in the latest research based modalities & are committed to helping you heal.
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Dylan Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
I specialize in helping cope with the complexities of substance use, other types of addictions, marital conflicts, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief, personality disorders, codependency, attachment, and family conflict.
I believe that each person has the potential to live the life they truly want and that lasting change is possible. As a strengths-based therapist, I help a client find their strengths are built on and utilized in therapy to help the client work through the difficulties they are experiencing. I create a space where you can tell me anything without fear of judgment or me telling you how you should live life. Therapy is an interactive process and it shouldn’t look the same for each person. I love helping people build their confidence and becoming more assertive. I want to help you build the skills to live your life to the fullest!
I specialize in helping cope with the complexities of substance use, other types of addictions, marital conflicts, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief, personality disorders, codependency, attachment, and family conflict.
I believe that each person has the potential to live the life they truly want and that lasting change is possible. As a strengths-based therapist, I help a client find their strengths are built on and utilized in therapy to help the client work through the difficulties they are experiencing. I create a space where you can tell me anything without fear of judgment or me telling you how you should live life. Therapy is an interactive process and it shouldn’t look the same for each person. I love helping people build their confidence and becoming more assertive. I want to help you build the skills to live your life to the fullest!
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We are all on life's journey with ups, downs, twists, and turns. These twists and turns include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, marital strife, illness, and so much more. Sometimes we need someone to help guide us through these ups and down on our individual path. I believe it is my job to help guide you to your desired destination, while teaching you skills to help you manage life's journey.
We are all on life's journey with ups, downs, twists, and turns. These twists and turns include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, marital strife, illness, and so much more. Sometimes we need someone to help guide us through these ups and down on our individual path. I believe it is my job to help guide you to your desired destination, while teaching you skills to help you manage life's journey.
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The EFT Clinic has been the recipient of "Best of Salt Lake" Marriage and Family Therapy award for 4 consecutive years.
Life presents challenges that can feel overwhelming and painful. You may need help moving through anxiety, depression, relational struggles, or loss. My approach is compassionate, authentic, and non-judgmental. I will join you to explore, recognize, and magnify your strengths to create positive and lasting change. I believe in the value of healthy, supportive relationships for ideal individual, couple and family functioning.
The EFT Clinic has been the recipient of "Best of Salt Lake" Marriage and Family Therapy award for 4 consecutive years.
Life presents challenges that can feel overwhelming and painful. You may need help moving through anxiety, depression, relational struggles, or loss. My approach is compassionate, authentic, and non-judgmental. I will join you to explore, recognize, and magnify your strengths to create positive and lasting change. I believe in the value of healthy, supportive relationships for ideal individual, couple and family functioning.
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In addition to my thorough professional training, I offer insights from personal experience of being a single parent, a step-mother, and re marriage.
Sometimes the roller coaster ride of life derails us and we need help. Having experienced many unexpected turns and a few derailments in my own life I'm ideally suited to help people find solutions and hope even when all they are feeling is despair. I would love the opportunity to help you with whatever circumstance you find yourself in whether it be problems in your personal life, marriage, parenting, addictions or mental illness. I feel passionate about helping people get on track so they can have a happy and meaningful life.
In addition to my thorough professional training, I offer insights from personal experience of being a single parent, a step-mother, and re marriage.
Sometimes the roller coaster ride of life derails us and we need help. Having experienced many unexpected turns and a few derailments in my own life I'm ideally suited to help people find solutions and hope even when all they are feeling is despair. I would love the opportunity to help you with whatever circumstance you find yourself in whether it be problems in your personal life, marriage, parenting, addictions or mental illness. I feel passionate about helping people get on track so they can have a happy and meaningful life.
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Carol S Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Highland, UT 84003
Depression/anxiety, children/family work, trauma, and couples counseling are my areas of focus. Clients often find my comfortable and warm nature to be helpful on their healing journey. You can get to know me and my counseling style by visiting my popular Instagram account at www.instagram.com/parenting.resilience. I bring a wealth of experience to the table, having worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Play Therapist for about 14 years. I have practiced in several cities across the U.S., such as San Francisco, Boston, and now Highland, I am well-equipped to provide effective and compassionate therapy to those in need.
Depression/anxiety, children/family work, trauma, and couples counseling are my areas of focus. Clients often find my comfortable and warm nature to be helpful on their healing journey. You can get to know me and my counseling style by visiting my popular Instagram account at www.instagram.com/parenting.resilience. I bring a wealth of experience to the table, having worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Play Therapist for about 14 years. I have practiced in several cities across the U.S., such as San Francisco, Boston, and now Highland, I am well-equipped to provide effective and compassionate therapy to those in need.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.