Substance Use Therapists in Utah

I am a Psychologist (Ph.D.) located in Southern Utah. I offer assessment services and counseling for individuals, couples, and families at 2 locations. I am passionate about providing better services for our local communities. I treat the general mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, etc.) and specialize in treatment of trauma, substance use, and developmental disorders. I help clients reach their goals and affect change in their lives. I am available at Utah Behavior Services or the Southern Utah Testing Psychologist.

I am a proud LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist and advocate. I aim to help clients discover and engage in a meaningful and purposeful life. The great thing about therapy and wellness is it is different for everyone and should be based on each unique individual. I focus on understanding people holistically, with particular attention on a person’s strengths, attachments, stressful/traumatic events, and cultural environment. I integrate aspects of cognitive therapy, psycho-dynamic principles, adaptive processing theory, and motivational interviewing as part of my therapeutic practice.

Life is overwhelming sometimes. Often, we don't know what is wrong and we just know things aren't the way we want them. We want to enjoy the present moment fully. We want to be able to think about the past without crawling into a hole. We want to be able to think about the future without panic. We want healthy, deep connections to those we love. But when we are in the darkness, it feels impossible to find the way out! The truth is we aren't supposed to have all the answers ourselves.

I am an energetic and compassionate psychotherapist who takes a holistic approach to therapy. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and children with a variety of issues and in numerous settings. I specializes in working with mood disorders, substance use, behavioral concerns and trauma. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques.

At Firefly Addiction & Family Therapy, our mission is to empower each client in the recovery process and restore families from the effects of substance use and addiction. We believe addiction is a chronic condition that requires continuing care. Allow Firefly Addiction & Family Therapy to help you as you rebuild personal and family relationships using integrative, evidence-based treatment methods.

Welcome! I am so happy that you are taking the next step towards finding healing for yourself. No matter what brings you to the search for a therapist, I hope you realize that you deserve to be seen, heard, and given a space to store your deepest desires, deepest pains, and deepest joys in life. I strive to work from an anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the significant impact of interpersonal, systemic and intergenerational trauma. I come from a person-center, trauma-informed approach to highlight your innate resiliency in our work together. I provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, etc

With a passion for helping individuals and families, Lindsey has leveraged her academic background and professional training to make a positive impact on the lives of those she serves. She has experience working with kids after interning for the Alpine School District, providing individual and group therapy. Her clinical skills shine through in her work with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, offering them effective therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique needs. Her dedication to exploring and addressing identify issues has been invaluable in guiding clients toward a more authentic & self-affirming self.

Do you worry that you may be in a toxic relationship? Is your relationship filled with euphoric highs and devastating lows leaving you with a gut feeling that something is not right? Do you want to leave the relationship but feel trapped and don't know how? I have specialized training that can help you learn and identify how you are being emotionally manipulated as well as how to leave a toxic relationship. If you choose to stay we can work together to help you find healthy ways to cope with the ups and downs and patterns in the relationship.

If you want to make a change or feel stuck in unhealthy or unproductive patterns, let's talk. Seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, self-worth issues, substance use issues, or trauma can feel overwhelming. It takes courage to reach out for help. If you want to break the cycle and change the patterns that are keeping you stuck we can work together. We will collaborate in finding a path that is empowering for you.

I believe in a client's ability to work towards change and I am grateful for the opportunity to be along for the journey. I am particularly interested in working with clients who experience career related stress. Our jobs/careers take up a significant portion of our lives and career counseling helps clients to explore new jobs and education, or manage the stressors of a current job. I also have experience working with clients with symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and substance use.

I am truly passionate about personal growth and helping others achieve their goals. At times, we all require assistance and encouragement. Seeking help is no small task – as it requires courage and resilience to seek support when needed. My practice encompasses individuals from various backgrounds facing a range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, autism (Spectrum Disorder), ADHD, trauma, and substance use.

I believe in, and practice from, a relational perspective to address substance use and mental health concerns. I believe in an individualized approach to meeting my clients where they are and addressing the concerns they believe are most relevant, which helps them reach their full potential for happiness and personal growth. I am a cognitive guy who believes that many of the problems we face can be overcome by examining the way our beliefs influence our thoughts, which influence everything else. It often comes down to thinking about how you think.

I have worked extensively with clients from all walks of life, from professionals to full-time parents, and have years of experience with clients struggling with relationships, parenting, substance use & other mental health issues. I also enjoy working with teens/young adults as they navigate an often chaotic & isolating stage, and helping clients reach their potential through performance coaching(sports psych applied elsewhere) & working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, confidence, or discovering passion/direction in life. I like people, and creating authentic connections at work. My ideal client is probably you!

Recovery from substance use and mental health disorders is unique to each person. I firmly believe in meeting people where they are in their journey and helping them find the path that will work best for their individual needs. I am passionate about integrating "traditional" therapeutic practices with "Complementary and Alternative Medicine", such as meditation and yoga. The research behind using these practices is clear that they increase people's mental health and overall wellbeing.

I practice client-centered therapy. I believe you are the best expert on your own life, and I see my role as a facilitator of your journey toward healing and growth. With 15 years in mental health and 30 years in social work, I've had the privilege of working with adults facing a wide array of mental health and other challenges, from depression and anxiety to relationship problems, to substance use disorders and PTSD. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you will feel heard, understood, and supported. I share evidence-based, research-validated strategies you can apply to current concerns and future challenges.

I have been working in a drug treatment program specializing in substance use disorders with adult males. I also have experience with teenagers. I like to focus on trauma treatment and meeting a client where they are at.

Are you suffering with depression, anxiety, or alcohol/substance use? If you're looking for practical, effective, compassionate counseling backed by scientific knowledge, help is here. You'll learn information and skills that are valuable in everyday life. If you want counseling that focuses on your goals and treats the problem directly, instead of just talking about it, you're in the right place. Clients often comment "This is the first time I've learned something useful in therapy!"

My approach to therapy is centered around my clients' experiences that often underlie their symptoms. I believe that this approach leads to long-lasting changes and helps my clients find greater purpose in their lives. I work towards creating a supportive and accepting atmosphere to ensure my clients feel understood.

Voted Utah's Best Therapist 2022 + 2023. My approach centers the wisdom of our body, nature + relationships as the most valuable components in healing. Under enough stress, all humans make adaptations to survival. These survival strategies do a great job when they are first learned, but when continued outside of the context of their creation, they can reenact + reinforce patterns that are no longer helpful. It’s in this understanding that we work together to identify where patterns began, what behaviors were learned for emotional and physical survival + how we can create new ways of interacting in the world that feel more whole.