Therapists in American Fork, UT

Do you feel disconnected and not empowered in your life? Are you seeking better ways to cope with stress and anxiety? Are you struggling with body image and feeling like you are not enough? Are you struggling with the "shoulds" and "should nots" of food? Are you looking for your voice and to be seen? You can find healing and authenticity, where you no longer have to listen to the negative voices telling you that you are not enough. There is a path to hope and healing where you can feel empowered and in control of your life, your body, and how you show up in this world. There is a safe environment where you can heal right here.

Dr. Spencer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an AAMFT approved supervisor and an owner and clinical director of Zest for Life Counseling. He has more than a decade of experience working with individuals, couples and families. Dr. Spencer utilizes evidenced based practices and specializes in working with trauma, grief, and couples on the brink of divorce. Dr. Spencer completed a Bachelors degree in Family Studies from Weber State University, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University, and a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Science also from Oklahoma State University.

Asking for help can be tough, but it shouldn't be scary. It's not overreacting to ask for what you want and need - but it can be hard. Often, we are desperate for change but aren't sure what to do or how to get there. If you are dealing with the struggles of parenting, emptiness in your relationship, or find yourself in need of healing, I can help. I specialize in helping people navigate the stress, anxiety, and sadness of life to find peace, joy and meaningful connection.

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.

I understand the complexities of life and relationships and how hard it can be to navigate. It can feel overwhelming and even helpless at times. I approach life and therapy with a wide lens. I like to take a holistic approach to mental health and I understand that our mental, physical and spiritual parts are intertwined. As humans we are made to feel emotions. I don’t view life or therapy as a process of learning to avoid difficult or uncomfortable feelings or a process of perfection. I view it as a process of discovery, acceptance, growth, and understanding.

I have been working as a Marriage & Family Therapist for over a decade now, and it has truly been the privilege of a lifetime! I believe my clients have everything they need within themselves to heal, find meaning, and thrive, but we all need support, connection, and collaboration to grow perspective and make lasting changes. I see individuals, couples, and family relationships, ranging from adolescence through adulthood. I work from several approaches and do my best to tailor therapy to my clients’ personalities, temperaments, and functional abilities.

I am fiercely dedicated to supporting you on your path to healing and personal growth. Life is hard and we all struggle sometimes. I have experience in treating a range of issues including body image struggles, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, relationship strain, faith transitions, among other concerns you may have. My approach is centered around empowering my clients to tap into their own innate capacity for healing. By employing integrative and mindfulness-based techniques, I strive to tailor my methods to address the unique needs of each individual.

Life presents unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling diminished, stuck and in pain. I offer my witness and compassionate support to your story and struggles. We work together to empower a unique journey of change. Using complimentary approaches, I help clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can feel more whole. I appreciate opportunities to help clients combat anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic grief and loss, relational conflict, eating disorders, low self-esteem, life transitions, addictions, parenting challenges, women's issues and caregiver support struggles.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Brigham Young University and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I have been a director over substance abuse and mental health programs, working with a variety of clients. I am experienced in adult and adolescent addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal and relationship issues, personality disorders, and victim issues stemming from all areas of abuse; as well as additional training in trauma and domestic violence.

Are you struggling right now? Are you feeling discouraged or hopeless? Whether its trauma, faith crisis, depression/anxiety, difficult relationships, or problems with pornography, there is hope and healing! I believe that all of these struggles are opportunities in disguise and that every person is given the very challenges that can lead to the highest growth. I love my work helping people find their unique path of healing. I use a person centered, attachment based, mindful approach to therapy with a specific focus on client strengths and positive psychology. My goal is to create a safe place of support and healing.