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Paula Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
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925 East Executive Park Drive Suite B, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
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The human experience can be challenging even without the impacts of depression, anxiety, shame, and external pressures. Through all the things you can’t control, your pain doesn't have to turn into long-term suffering if you seek help to heal, practice self discovery, and learn skills to carry you along life’s journey. You already have what it takes to create the life you want! My compassionate, down to earth, and authentic therapeutic style allows for an environment that offers safety and encourages change and growth.
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I have experience working with children, families, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including in-home therapy, outpatient therapy, intensive care, and adoption. I use evidence based treatments as an informed way to approach change during sessions. I believe in the importance of a comprehensive treatment approach to meet your individual needs.
My practice specializes in helping those that are experiencing trauma and attachment disruption, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, racial identity difficulties, a variety of women's issues, and anxiety disorders. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a level 1 therapist, DBT Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, and Exposure Therapy for anxiety disorders.
Call or Email Paula Thompson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (385) 685-4168
Let's Connect (385) 685-4168
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $135
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Deseret Mutual Benefit Advisers
- EMI Health
- Public Employees Health Plan
- SelectHealth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Utah Health Plans
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Paula Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 9424749-3501 Paula Thompson
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Certificate from University of Utah Masters of Social Work / 2015
- Attended University of Utah, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Adoption
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Shame Resiliency
- Stress
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Shame Resiliency
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
925 East Executive Park Drive Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
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Paula Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW