Therapists in Murray, UT
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Let’s be real. No one is harder on you than yourself. Constantly pushing to be better can get in the way of truly accepting and enjoying life. Isn’t it time you prioritized what really feeds your soul? I believe our best selves are found through community and nature. Using Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Humanistic approaches, I equip you with the tools to find the true you—the one you and your loved ones enjoy. We are evolving beings with countless opportunities to choose our next steps. Let's set up a free 10-minute consultation and start the therapy you've been needing.
Let’s be real. No one is harder on you than yourself. Constantly pushing to be better can get in the way of truly accepting and enjoying life. Isn’t it time you prioritized what really feeds your soul? I believe our best selves are found through community and nature. Using Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Humanistic approaches, I equip you with the tools to find the true you—the one you and your loved ones enjoy. We are evolving beings with countless opportunities to choose our next steps. Let's set up a free 10-minute consultation and start the therapy you've been needing.
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At Wildflower Family Therapy, I’ve created a warm and inviting space where children can feel comfortable expressing themselves.
Welcome! I’m Gracie Lundquist, a clinical mental health counselor dedicated to helping children and their families navigate life’s challenges with a focus on empowerment, growth, and interpersonal connection. I specialize in working with children who experience behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, neurodiversity, and trauma.
At Wildflower Family Therapy, I’ve created a warm and inviting space where children can feel comfortable expressing themselves.
Welcome! I’m Gracie Lundquist, a clinical mental health counselor dedicated to helping children and their families navigate life’s challenges with a focus on empowerment, growth, and interpersonal connection. I specialize in working with children who experience behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, neurodiversity, and trauma.
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I believe in having family support during the healing process and engage caregivers as essential partners in the therapeutic process.
It is so hard to watch someone you care about suffering. You want to get them back to feeling like themselves again. Your child, teen, or young adult will receive expert guidance and support as they face the challenges of trauma, depression, and anxiety. This hard time they are going through right now will not define them.
I believe in having family support during the healing process and engage caregivers as essential partners in the therapeutic process.
It is so hard to watch someone you care about suffering. You want to get them back to feeling like themselves again. Your child, teen, or young adult will receive expert guidance and support as they face the challenges of trauma, depression, and anxiety. This hard time they are going through right now will not define them.
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Elle Bateman Barton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
Every family deserves support and guidance during challenging times.
Hi, I’m Elle – a child and family therapist who specializes in treating trauma, building secure attachments, processing adoption complexities, navigating family conflict, and managing everyday stressors. Our world is complicated, and it makes sense that your child and family might need a helping hand. Together we will learn skills, process feelings, and use evidence-based care as a way to manage anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, or other behavioral and mental health concerns.
Every family deserves support and guidance during challenging times.
Hi, I’m Elle – a child and family therapist who specializes in treating trauma, building secure attachments, processing adoption complexities, navigating family conflict, and managing everyday stressors. Our world is complicated, and it makes sense that your child and family might need a helping hand. Together we will learn skills, process feelings, and use evidence-based care as a way to manage anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, or other behavioral and mental health concerns.
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The Family Counseling Center offers relief and support to people struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral concerns. Individuals, couples, and families are welcome. We will affirm you in all of your identities and will see you as more than your diagnoses. We work with a wide range of people and seek to match you with clinicians based on the nature of the concern and your lived experience. Our team is here to listen and to help you find your own best way forward.
The Family Counseling Center offers relief and support to people struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral concerns. Individuals, couples, and families are welcome. We will affirm you in all of your identities and will see you as more than your diagnoses. We work with a wide range of people and seek to match you with clinicians based on the nature of the concern and your lived experience. Our team is here to listen and to help you find your own best way forward.
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Green Willow Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CSW, MSW, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84121
At Green Willow we specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with childhood trauma and abuse, PTSD, relationships, women's specific concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, LGBTQ, and life adjustment concerns. We work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with mood disorders, family dynamics, coping skills, and emotional dysregulation. We provide a peaceful and supportive environment to explore past traumas, discuss current concerns, and plan for a more fulfilling future. We believe that each of us has the capacity for healing and growth, and that within us we contain the answers for a more joyful life.
At Green Willow we specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with childhood trauma and abuse, PTSD, relationships, women's specific concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, LGBTQ, and life adjustment concerns. We work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with mood disorders, family dynamics, coping skills, and emotional dysregulation. We provide a peaceful and supportive environment to explore past traumas, discuss current concerns, and plan for a more fulfilling future. We believe that each of us has the capacity for healing and growth, and that within us we contain the answers for a more joyful life.
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Amy Claire Rudd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CCTP, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
I am an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist, informed in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
I earned my Master's degree in Social Work, specializing in Clinical Practice, from the University of Kentucky. What propels my career in social work is an unwavering passion for helping others. I firmly believe in the transformative power of healing and find immense joy in providing support to individuals as they seek rehabilitation amid difficult circumstances. One of my core strengths lies in fostering genuine connections with others. I take immense pride in being authentic, reliable, and trustworthy, qualities that are reflected in all of my relationships.
I am an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist, informed in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
I earned my Master's degree in Social Work, specializing in Clinical Practice, from the University of Kentucky. What propels my career in social work is an unwavering passion for helping others. I firmly believe in the transformative power of healing and find immense joy in providing support to individuals as they seek rehabilitation amid difficult circumstances. One of my core strengths lies in fostering genuine connections with others. I take immense pride in being authentic, reliable, and trustworthy, qualities that are reflected in all of my relationships.
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I am motivated and compassionate about my work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I take a trauma informed approach when working with all my clients, and believe that everyone is capable, strong and worthy of living a happy and healthy life. I seek to empower my clients and help them build resilience through our sessions. I am specialized in the treatment of trauma related conditions as well as addiction recovery work. I also have experience in treating depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, marriage and family problems, relationship concerns, attachment and developmental concerns, and grief and loss.
I am motivated and compassionate about my work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I take a trauma informed approach when working with all my clients, and believe that everyone is capable, strong and worthy of living a happy and healthy life. I seek to empower my clients and help them build resilience through our sessions. I am specialized in the treatment of trauma related conditions as well as addiction recovery work. I also have experience in treating depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, marriage and family problems, relationship concerns, attachment and developmental concerns, and grief and loss.
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Rebecca Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, CFLE-P
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate specializing in trauma-informed systemic therapy.
Hope is a powerful tool. Research has shown that progress and healing can be made when someone has it. Adversity, challenges, trauma, abuse, betrayal, abandonment, long-term illness, couple and family conflict, divorce, single-parenting, blending families, and grief can cause anyone to struggle. I have experienced these things and chose to further my education to know how to pay it forward to others seeking relief. Even the most extreme circumstances can be neutralized through therapy.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate specializing in trauma-informed systemic therapy.
Hope is a powerful tool. Research has shown that progress and healing can be made when someone has it. Adversity, challenges, trauma, abuse, betrayal, abandonment, long-term illness, couple and family conflict, divorce, single-parenting, blending families, and grief can cause anyone to struggle. I have experienced these things and chose to further my education to know how to pay it forward to others seeking relief. Even the most extreme circumstances can be neutralized through therapy.
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Madeline Glenn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107 (Online Only)
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) with clients which utilize your brain and “parts” work to heal.
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” — Fred Rogers. I’ve studied people and learned about self-healing while working as a psych tech at Utah State Hospital along with other mental health roles. Did you know placebos work on medical conditions close to 33% and up to 60%? That means that your brain has enormous healing power. I like to learn about my clients' lives to discover their roadblocks and challenges, as well as their strengths and goals.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) with clients which utilize your brain and “parts” work to heal.
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” — Fred Rogers. I’ve studied people and learned about self-healing while working as a psych tech at Utah State Hospital along with other mental health roles. Did you know placebos work on medical conditions close to 33% and up to 60%? That means that your brain has enormous healing power. I like to learn about my clients' lives to discover their roadblocks and challenges, as well as their strengths and goals.
If you have never been through a high conflict divorce it is pretty hard to describe those feelings to others. You feel a loss of parenthood, having to constantly defend your right to have time with kids and sometimes even estrangement and alienation from the other parent. This financial, emotional, mental, and physical challenge is a lonely and burdensome process. I went through it alone and you do not have to. The Family Advocacy Center has been a dream of mine for a long time. Resources to guide you through traumatic times are nil to very few. I have a passion for what I do to strengthen the family as it changes.
If you have never been through a high conflict divorce it is pretty hard to describe those feelings to others. You feel a loss of parenthood, having to constantly defend your right to have time with kids and sometimes even estrangement and alienation from the other parent. This financial, emotional, mental, and physical challenge is a lonely and burdensome process. I went through it alone and you do not have to. The Family Advocacy Center has been a dream of mine for a long time. Resources to guide you through traumatic times are nil to very few. I have a passion for what I do to strengthen the family as it changes.
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, and you're unable to sleep, feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, family problems, grief, etc.
Hello, I'm Dax, and I'm currently accepting new clients. Every time you come in, you can expect to be greeted warmly with unconditional regard, and encouragement. If you're looking for someone to help you challenge yourself, your thoughts, your behaviors, or to process trauma, grief/loss, learn coping skills, etc. I want to provide you with the best care I can based on the collective decades of experience my professors, and supervisor have taught and instilled in me. I understand that therapy can be daunting, but I hope to offer you a safe place and a friendly face to come alongside you to help you figure all this out together.
, and you're unable to sleep, feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, family problems, grief, etc.
Hello, I'm Dax, and I'm currently accepting new clients. Every time you come in, you can expect to be greeted warmly with unconditional regard, and encouragement. If you're looking for someone to help you challenge yourself, your thoughts, your behaviors, or to process trauma, grief/loss, learn coping skills, etc. I want to provide you with the best care I can based on the collective decades of experience my professors, and supervisor have taught and instilled in me. I understand that therapy can be daunting, but I hope to offer you a safe place and a friendly face to come alongside you to help you figure all this out together.
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I come from a family of musicians and incorporate musicality into a unique style of sound therapy.
Along my career in human services that started in 2017 as a volunteer at a psychiatric hospital, I developed a passion for psychotherapy, emphasizing existential and spiritual components. Having an undergraduate in philosophy, where I received education on world religion, spirituality, and the fundamental questions of reality. I poineered a blend of interpersonal talk therapy, mindfulness, and meditative sound therapy that helps individuals transcend the narratives that have kept them stuck in recurring maladaptive patterns.
I come from a family of musicians and incorporate musicality into a unique style of sound therapy.
Along my career in human services that started in 2017 as a volunteer at a psychiatric hospital, I developed a passion for psychotherapy, emphasizing existential and spiritual components. Having an undergraduate in philosophy, where I received education on world religion, spirituality, and the fundamental questions of reality. I poineered a blend of interpersonal talk therapy, mindfulness, and meditative sound therapy that helps individuals transcend the narratives that have kept them stuck in recurring maladaptive patterns.
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Some issues have included adolescent behavior concerns, sexual misconduct, depression, trauma and loss, pornography and family difficulties straining marital relationships.
One of the most challenging and stressful things we face in life are the emotional and behavioral problems of our children. These difficulties impact not only the success of the child but the overall happiness within our home, our marital relationships and life itself can become wearisome and unmanageable. We may begin to wonder if there is “hope” for improvement or even may feel like “what’s wrong with us.” In the effort to find relief or comfort, we may find ourselves drawn to self-defeating and even destructive behaviors that offer immediate yet temporary relief. There are other options. I offer just this to my clients.
Some issues have included adolescent behavior concerns, sexual misconduct, depression, trauma and loss, pornography and family difficulties straining marital relationships.
One of the most challenging and stressful things we face in life are the emotional and behavioral problems of our children. These difficulties impact not only the success of the child but the overall happiness within our home, our marital relationships and life itself can become wearisome and unmanageable. We may begin to wonder if there is “hope” for improvement or even may feel like “what’s wrong with us.” In the effort to find relief or comfort, we may find ourselves drawn to self-defeating and even destructive behaviors that offer immediate yet temporary relief. There are other options. I offer just this to my clients.
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I am blessed with a loving and supportive family who I adore.
As a therapist, my top priority is to provide a safe and non-judmental space for you as you begin on this vulnerable journey of self-healing. I value providing empathetic, direct, and evidenced based support and guidance to help you develop healthy habits and thinking patterns that can change your life. I believe that having a strong therapeutic relationship is a key factor for success which is why I use a strengths-based approach, humor, and incorporate your interests and passions into therapy.
I am blessed with a loving and supportive family who I adore.
As a therapist, my top priority is to provide a safe and non-judmental space for you as you begin on this vulnerable journey of self-healing. I value providing empathetic, direct, and evidenced based support and guidance to help you develop healthy habits and thinking patterns that can change your life. I believe that having a strong therapeutic relationship is a key factor for success which is why I use a strengths-based approach, humor, and incorporate your interests and passions into therapy.
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Therapy should be a comfortable experience where you feel safe and accepted as you are. It isn’t always easy to share your feelings or experiences, and you deserve an environment where you feel you can speak freely and honestly. I work with adults and teenagers experiencing a variety of issues, including: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, childhood trauma, self-harming behaviors, relationship difficulty, family dynamics, substance abuse, LGBTQIA+ support, and many more. I want every client to gain more understanding of themselves. A more complete understanding of yourself comes with a more complete understanding of how to cope.
Therapy should be a comfortable experience where you feel safe and accepted as you are. It isn’t always easy to share your feelings or experiences, and you deserve an environment where you feel you can speak freely and honestly. I work with adults and teenagers experiencing a variety of issues, including: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, childhood trauma, self-harming behaviors, relationship difficulty, family dynamics, substance abuse, LGBTQIA+ support, and many more. I want every client to gain more understanding of themselves. A more complete understanding of yourself comes with a more complete understanding of how to cope.
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Debi Gilmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, CEFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
Credentials: * Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy * Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist * Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist * AAMFT Nationally Approved Supervisor * Clinical Member American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy * Lifespan Integration Trauma Clearing * Level II Training--Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Is your present relationship complicated and sometimes painful? Are you experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement? Committing to someone requires courage and vulnerability. It is normal for couples to get stuck in negative patterns, which causes personal pain and disconnection. I love working with couples, families, and individuals applying the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT can help you understand how to heal your relationship and find lasting connection. I would love to offer you tools to successfully achieve greater hope, personal growth, and greater self confidence. Call 385-777-6357 today.
Credentials: * Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy * Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist * Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist * AAMFT Nationally Approved Supervisor * Clinical Member American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy * Lifespan Integration Trauma Clearing * Level II Training--Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Is your present relationship complicated and sometimes painful? Are you experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement? Committing to someone requires courage and vulnerability. It is normal for couples to get stuck in negative patterns, which causes personal pain and disconnection. I love working with couples, families, and individuals applying the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT can help you understand how to heal your relationship and find lasting connection. I would love to offer you tools to successfully achieve greater hope, personal growth, and greater self confidence. Call 385-777-6357 today.
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I use a variety of techniques in practice; including, client-centered play therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I specialize in working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. I also work with individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, LGBTQ+ concerns, and self esteem issues. To provide a sense of calm and clarity, I incorporate mindfulness, somatic awareness and guided meditation in session when desired. I appreciate the interdependence of human nature and our need for connection to heal, grow and flourish. My hope is to support clients in deepening their connection with self, others, nature and the world.
I use a variety of techniques in practice; including, client-centered play therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I specialize in working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. I also work with individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, LGBTQ+ concerns, and self esteem issues. To provide a sense of calm and clarity, I incorporate mindfulness, somatic awareness and guided meditation in session when desired. I appreciate the interdependence of human nature and our need for connection to heal, grow and flourish. My hope is to support clients in deepening their connection with self, others, nature and the world.
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As a trauma specialist, I am level 1 certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and level 1 trained with Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) to address the complex fear and shame responses that can occur as a result of overt traumas and childhood attachment disruptions.
My 10 years as a therapist have exposed me to a variety of challenges from deescalating unsafe situations to mediating complex relationship barriers. In my experience trauma can often be found at the core of depression, anxiety, family/spouse conflict, disordered eating, sexual confusion and addiction. All of these challenges can create a sense of feeling stuck, unfulfilled and alone. In some cases, these struggles can be intimidating to address without help. My belief is that therapy acts as a safe place for you to address those struggles in an empowering way; one that gives a sense of purpose, and leaves you feeling connected.
As a trauma specialist, I am level 1 certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and level 1 trained with Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) to address the complex fear and shame responses that can occur as a result of overt traumas and childhood attachment disruptions.
My 10 years as a therapist have exposed me to a variety of challenges from deescalating unsafe situations to mediating complex relationship barriers. In my experience trauma can often be found at the core of depression, anxiety, family/spouse conflict, disordered eating, sexual confusion and addiction. All of these challenges can create a sense of feeling stuck, unfulfilled and alone. In some cases, these struggles can be intimidating to address without help. My belief is that therapy acts as a safe place for you to address those struggles in an empowering way; one that gives a sense of purpose, and leaves you feeling connected.
Life can be a puzzle, As a therapist, I work with children, adolescents, adults and families to help identify their strengths and help with solving their life puzzles. I have a wealth of experience with mood disorders, anxiety disorders,marital issues, childhood mental health disorders, as well as foster care and adoptive issues. I use individual, family, and couples therapy as needed for the situation. Give me a call and we can discuss if I can help and if not I can find a suitable referral for you.
Life can be a puzzle, As a therapist, I work with children, adolescents, adults and families to help identify their strengths and help with solving their life puzzles. I have a wealth of experience with mood disorders, anxiety disorders,marital issues, childhood mental health disorders, as well as foster care and adoptive issues. I use individual, family, and couples therapy as needed for the situation. Give me a call and we can discuss if I can help and if not I can find a suitable referral for you.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.