Aetna Therapists in Cottonwood Heights, UT
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Michael Boman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapist that loves working with couples and will not waste your time? That believes that you can make progress whether you feel you're ready to start therapy or not? If so, then please schedule a session with me. I have 25 years of experience and specialize in making marriages matter, become more connective, and emotionally connected once again. Not your current problem? Do you "escape" and "numb out" through gaming, pornography, alcohol, or sex? Or struggle with self-esteem or shaming yourself? Once again, please reach out and schedule with me to begin your healing journey forward.
Are you looking for a therapist that loves working with couples and will not waste your time? That believes that you can make progress whether you feel you're ready to start therapy or not? If so, then please schedule a session with me. I have 25 years of experience and specialize in making marriages matter, become more connective, and emotionally connected once again. Not your current problem? Do you "escape" and "numb out" through gaming, pornography, alcohol, or sex? Or struggle with self-esteem or shaming yourself? Once again, please reach out and schedule with me to begin your healing journey forward.
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Michael Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I’m thrilled you’ve found your way here! I’m an LCSW who thrives on diving into the deep and often messy aspects of life with you. If you’re grappling with trauma, PTSD, grief, anxiety, substance use, depression, or navigating the complexities of relationships, you’re in the right place.
Welcome! I’m thrilled you’ve found your way here! I’m an LCSW who thrives on diving into the deep and often messy aspects of life with you. If you’re grappling with trauma, PTSD, grief, anxiety, substance use, depression, or navigating the complexities of relationships, you’re in the right place.
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Paige Romney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Sometimes you need someone outside of your circle to talk to about things like body image, stress, anxiety, trauma, and grief. My priority is to support and validate you every step of the way, and to present new perspectives/ideas you may not have thought of before. My goal is to provide you with a safe and non-judgemental space where you can express yourself and develop skills that will help you with whatever you may be facing right now. I will meet you wherever you're at, and we will work together to help you find the path that will bring you closer to achieving the goals and dreams you have for yourself!
Sometimes you need someone outside of your circle to talk to about things like body image, stress, anxiety, trauma, and grief. My priority is to support and validate you every step of the way, and to present new perspectives/ideas you may not have thought of before. My goal is to provide you with a safe and non-judgemental space where you can express yourself and develop skills that will help you with whatever you may be facing right now. I will meet you wherever you're at, and we will work together to help you find the path that will bring you closer to achieving the goals and dreams you have for yourself!
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Randy R Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047
It's all about relationships. My specialty is helping individuals, families or couples, have a better relationship. I have a personable and calming style that helps clients to feel safe and comfortable while sharing freely in a dynamic and healing therapeutic relationship. If you are struggling to improve your life or relationship you've come to the right place. My unique approach helps clients have the best possible relationships with themselves, families or a significant other.
It's all about relationships. My specialty is helping individuals, families or couples, have a better relationship. I have a personable and calming style that helps clients to feel safe and comfortable while sharing freely in a dynamic and healing therapeutic relationship. If you are struggling to improve your life or relationship you've come to the right place. My unique approach helps clients have the best possible relationships with themselves, families or a significant other.
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Life can be chaotic and full of unexpected twists and turns. I went into the field of social work to ensure no one feels alone, worthless, or irrelevant. My life mantra is "You are enough." I'm passionate about helping you achieve your authentic self while creating a safe and non-judgmental place for your journey. As a therapist, I aim to ensure safety and guide you to find insight through your journey.
Life can be chaotic and full of unexpected twists and turns. I went into the field of social work to ensure no one feels alone, worthless, or irrelevant. My life mantra is "You are enough." I'm passionate about helping you achieve your authentic self while creating a safe and non-judgmental place for your journey. As a therapist, I aim to ensure safety and guide you to find insight through your journey.
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Abigail Camille Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047
Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.
Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.
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I am passionate about helping adults experiencing anxiety, stress, and trauma learn how to heal the parts of themselves that are preventing them from living the life they want. My work as a therapist focuses on helping those who are struggling to set boundaries, are indecisive and overthinking everything; people-pleasing and trying to always keep the peace; striving for perfection and feeling overwhelmed in the process; feeling burnt out of putting everyone else's needs in front of their own; and wanting to work through the past to be able to move forward in life free of anxiety.
I am passionate about helping adults experiencing anxiety, stress, and trauma learn how to heal the parts of themselves that are preventing them from living the life they want. My work as a therapist focuses on helping those who are struggling to set boundaries, are indecisive and overthinking everything; people-pleasing and trying to always keep the peace; striving for perfection and feeling overwhelmed in the process; feeling burnt out of putting everyone else's needs in front of their own; and wanting to work through the past to be able to move forward in life free of anxiety.
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Gavin Chatterley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
I am a licensed independent social worker who specializes in working with adults facing a range of life stressors including relationship concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am a highly experienced practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a treatment approach that emphasizes facing negative experiences in safe and sensitive ways rather than fighting or trying to resist them.
I am a licensed independent social worker who specializes in working with adults facing a range of life stressors including relationship concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am a highly experienced practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a treatment approach that emphasizes facing negative experiences in safe and sensitive ways rather than fighting or trying to resist them.
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Dr. Kristin Robinson, Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing burnout, stress, depression, anxiety? Are you finding it difficult to parent in your blended family or to parent a special needs child? Do you need help staying positive and focused while experiencing grief or a chronic health challenge? If you feel overwhelmed or have difficulty coping, reaching out to a psychologist is a sign of strength. In therapy, you can learn to address problems in ways that start making your life better after just a few sessions. Get practical tools that can address withdrawal, excessive worry and burnout.
Are you experiencing burnout, stress, depression, anxiety? Are you finding it difficult to parent in your blended family or to parent a special needs child? Do you need help staying positive and focused while experiencing grief or a chronic health challenge? If you feel overwhelmed or have difficulty coping, reaching out to a psychologist is a sign of strength. In therapy, you can learn to address problems in ways that start making your life better after just a few sessions. Get practical tools that can address withdrawal, excessive worry and burnout.
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Jessica Osman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
It is amazing that you are taking this step! My background, education, and years of professional experience have shown me the impact our difficult life events have on our ability to live a peaceful and meaningful life. Together we will utilize your personal expertise of your experiences combined with my training to reach a place of healing and growth. I operate from an empowerment, client-led, framework to create a therapeutic space where hope and healing feel possible.I have worked with a variety of demographics but have specialized in working with adolescents and adult female clients.
It is amazing that you are taking this step! My background, education, and years of professional experience have shown me the impact our difficult life events have on our ability to live a peaceful and meaningful life. Together we will utilize your personal expertise of your experiences combined with my training to reach a place of healing and growth. I operate from an empowerment, client-led, framework to create a therapeutic space where hope and healing feel possible.I have worked with a variety of demographics but have specialized in working with adolescents and adult female clients.
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Chris Finch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ASUDC
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Anxiety, depression PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and all the other mood disorders can really make life a struggle, and sometimes unbearable. The clients I see need a safe space, someone to trust, and someone who cares. They are seeking support and guidance to overcome their challenges. They are open to exploring their thoughts and feelings, and they are willing to be vulnerable and honest. They need help to make positive changes in their life and relationships. They want to gain insight into themselves and their experiences, and they want to develop new skills and strategies for coping with life’s challenges.
Anxiety, depression PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and all the other mood disorders can really make life a struggle, and sometimes unbearable. The clients I see need a safe space, someone to trust, and someone who cares. They are seeking support and guidance to overcome their challenges. They are open to exploring their thoughts and feelings, and they are willing to be vulnerable and honest. They need help to make positive changes in their life and relationships. They want to gain insight into themselves and their experiences, and they want to develop new skills and strategies for coping with life’s challenges.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my mission is to guide clients along the pathway from surviving to thriving. I specialize in treating complex trauma (cPTSD) and attachment disorders, and am dedicated to creating an emotionally safe therapeutic environment for clients to courageously explore how their past experience has impacted their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we work towards empowering you to develop healthy coping strategies, build emotional resilience and genuine self-compassion, strengthen relationships, and develop the internal neural pathways to inner peace.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my mission is to guide clients along the pathway from surviving to thriving. I specialize in treating complex trauma (cPTSD) and attachment disorders, and am dedicated to creating an emotionally safe therapeutic environment for clients to courageously explore how their past experience has impacted their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we work towards empowering you to develop healthy coping strategies, build emotional resilience and genuine self-compassion, strengthen relationships, and develop the internal neural pathways to inner peace.
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Meaghan Binis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
Embarking on life's journey brings about moments of joy, challenges, and opportunities for personal growth but sometimes, the weight of these experiences can leave you feeling lost, anxious, and disconnected. I am committed to helping you navigate through the complexities of your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Together, we will explore the roots of your challenges, allowing you to gain insight into your journey and embrace the strength that lies within you.
Embarking on life's journey brings about moments of joy, challenges, and opportunities for personal growth but sometimes, the weight of these experiences can leave you feeling lost, anxious, and disconnected. I am committed to helping you navigate through the complexities of your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Together, we will explore the roots of your challenges, allowing you to gain insight into your journey and embrace the strength that lies within you.
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Morgan works with clients of all ages to manage anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, life transitions and relationship challenges. She believes in a holistic approach to mental health and structures her sessions utilizing a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Morgan works with clients of all ages to manage anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, life transitions and relationship challenges. She believes in a holistic approach to mental health and structures her sessions utilizing a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
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Stacy Gibbons
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
We all experience pain and search for healing. This can be overwhelming to us and we can experience a lack of control or hope for the future. Our relationship with ourselves is often impacted, hurt, and internalized through our unbearable experiences of early life relationships. This can leave us feeling isolated and fearful to engage fully in life and with others. We often create subconscious strategies for managing this pain in search of safety and meaning. As we grow, many of the ways that we learned to cope with what was once unbearable begin to feel burdensome and overwhelming and we find ourselves needing something new.
We all experience pain and search for healing. This can be overwhelming to us and we can experience a lack of control or hope for the future. Our relationship with ourselves is often impacted, hurt, and internalized through our unbearable experiences of early life relationships. This can leave us feeling isolated and fearful to engage fully in life and with others. We often create subconscious strategies for managing this pain in search of safety and meaning. As we grow, many of the ways that we learned to cope with what was once unbearable begin to feel burdensome and overwhelming and we find ourselves needing something new.
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Annie McGary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
Feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles can be overwhelming. Life's transitions are challenging, but you don't have to face them alone. I'm here to offer you a guiding hand and a compassionate ear.
Feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles can be overwhelming. Life's transitions are challenging, but you don't have to face them alone. I'm here to offer you a guiding hand and a compassionate ear.
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Andrew Munoz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047
I find people are far more capable and resilient than they realize. My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic and person-centered. Whether the challenge stems from anxiety, depression or conflict within your relationship, skills can be learned to navigate your life circumstance. Relationships make up the core of who we are as human beings and effort is needed to learn skills to communicate, have healthier conflict resolution or rebuild a relationship (with others and self).
I find people are far more capable and resilient than they realize. My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic and person-centered. Whether the challenge stems from anxiety, depression or conflict within your relationship, skills can be learned to navigate your life circumstance. Relationships make up the core of who we are as human beings and effort is needed to learn skills to communicate, have healthier conflict resolution or rebuild a relationship (with others and self).
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Samantha Dickens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over three years experience in a clinical setting. My expertise ranges from working with young children to the elderly. I am a trauma informed therapist and I am motivated by understanding others’ experiences and finding a starting point that feels safe for you. My therapy style is casual while offering skills in emotional regulation, communication, boundary setting, mindfulness and self compassion. My role is to align myself with your journey to self discovery, acceptance and empowerment. I know that you are the expert in all things regarding you and am excited to get started.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over three years experience in a clinical setting. My expertise ranges from working with young children to the elderly. I am a trauma informed therapist and I am motivated by understanding others’ experiences and finding a starting point that feels safe for you. My therapy style is casual while offering skills in emotional regulation, communication, boundary setting, mindfulness and self compassion. My role is to align myself with your journey to self discovery, acceptance and empowerment. I know that you are the expert in all things regarding you and am excited to get started.
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Julie Hexum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I can help clients meet their goals by actively listening to their needs and understanding their unique perspectives. This involves creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. By employing empathetic listening, I can identify their underlying concerns and aspirations, which allows me to tailor therapeutic interventions to their specific situations. Additionally, I will collaboratively set realistic and attainable goals with the clients, ensuring that these objectives are aligned with their values and desires.
As a therapist, I can help clients meet their goals by actively listening to their needs and understanding their unique perspectives. This involves creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. By employing empathetic listening, I can identify their underlying concerns and aspirations, which allows me to tailor therapeutic interventions to their specific situations. Additionally, I will collaboratively set realistic and attainable goals with the clients, ensuring that these objectives are aligned with their values and desires.
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Kate Dixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (Online Only)
Welcome to a space dedicated to you: your thoughts, your desires, your challenges, your growth. In a world that wants to pull us in a million directions every day, we need a time and place to focus on ourselves and our priorities. I love working with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by demands, anxious about the unknown, torn by decisions, and uprooted by life changes. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where we can explore together who you are, who you want to be, and how you can overcome the things that are getting in your way.
Welcome to a space dedicated to you: your thoughts, your desires, your challenges, your growth. In a world that wants to pull us in a million directions every day, we need a time and place to focus on ourselves and our priorities. I love working with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by demands, anxious about the unknown, torn by decisions, and uprooted by life changes. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where we can explore together who you are, who you want to be, and how you can overcome the things that are getting in your way.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy