LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Holladay, UT

My therapeutic philosophy revolves around empowering individuals to take an active role in their healing process. I love supporting my clients in overcoming fear, anxiety, self-doubt, and other difficult barriers that can get in the way of living the life that they want. Learning to face our fears and address our traumas is some of the hardest and most important work that we can do, and I believe that we don't have to do that work alone. My goal is to help my clients reduce their suffering, increase their self-worth, and feel better equipped to handle the hardships that come and go throughout life.

Is your teen struggling and you don't know what to do? Email me for a free consult call and let's talk. I'm a child and adolescent therapist and parent coach with a real heart for helping kids and their parents. (and I've raised three myself, so I've been there.) I also work with clients with other concerns including marriage/relationship struggles, general life stress, and women's issues and I welcome a chat to see if we're a good fit. Learn more about me at my website: www.connectedcounselingandconsulting.com

I strongly believe that our life experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves, our relationships, and our world view. While we may not have a choice in some of these life experiences, we have the potential to meet these challenges head on and overcome them. I believe in the power of recognizing our own self worth and strength and how utilizing this power can help us to make positive and meaningful changes in our lives. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and using that to help clients find meaning and connection.

As human beings, we all have an innate desire to give and receive love, as well as to feel a sense of belonging. When these basic needs are not met, we can experience a feeling of being lost and disconnected from the world around us. However, we have the power to overcome these challenges. By acknowledging that we are not alone in our struggles and by taking conscious steps towards leading an authentic and fulfilling life, we can restore our sense of purpose and inner peace. No matter how difficult our circumstances may seem, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.

V Frankl: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” My passion is helping disrupt the habitual autopilot of life in order to gain a sense of resiliency, purpose, and vitality. When experiencing burnout, acute/chronic stress, trauma, and/or chronic pain I work with you to restore balance in your life by processing stressors, trauma/triggers, and building in resources to increase resilience in the face of these barriers. This is achieved by working as a team: You are the expert of you and I bring the expertise of psychology.

Whether your challenge is new or longstanding, change is possible, especially given the right kind of help. I help my clients develop the awareness, skills and courage to create this change. Utilizing evidence-based techniques, I provide a therapeutic experience tailored to your unique circumstances. Collaboratively, we focus on alleviating your distress while developing the skills to lead you to a rich, meaningful life. Therapy can be both challenging and rewarding; I provide a nonjudgmental and supportive stance, grounded in clinical expertise, to aid you in this process.

We all deserve to feel happiness and joy, but things can get in the way; maybe you're experiencing some relationship difficulty, anxiety, depression, ADHD or trauma. Whatever the challenge, that's where therapy comes in.

In my office you can expect a holistic, humorous, and empathetic approach. I strive to create a safe environment in sessions, where you can feel empowered to express yourself authentically and explore any topic without fear of judgment. Together, we'll work towards achieving your goals, fostering growth, and making healthy changes. If this approach resonates with what you're seeking in therapy, then we would make a good fit!

I am pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Utah. I completed Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Gender Studies. I strive to empower each individual to be the expert in their own experience, recognizing that they possess the strength and resilience needed for growth and healing. I am interested in understanding human behavior and the intricate dynamics of gender & identity. I am working to be a trauma-informed, social justice-oriented therapist. I find great purpose and energy in relationships, and I hope to create a space that emphasizes our shared humanity.

I'm happy to partner with you wherever you are on your journey. Although change is a natural part of our lives, it's still often tough, especially if you struggle with depression or anxiety - or both. Whether you're facing transition within your professional life, from college into career, making your way towards graduation, or are experiencing challenges within your relationship, you don't have to do it alone.

It is my intention to create a safe place for healing, self-exploration, and transformation. I offer compassionate presence and deep listening as we work together through life's difficulties and challenges. I believe people are doing the best they can yet wish to find more accepting and meaningful approaches to healing and growing. Treatment is tailored to help individuals see their true selves more clearly and to identify workable methods to reach their life goals. The therapy relationship can be healing by providing understanding of how early experiences affect patterns of thinking, feeling, relating, and by creating new experiences of self and relationship.