Trauma Focused Therapists in Orem, UT

Do you feel like your emotions are taking over your life and making it difficult to function? Do you feel a lack of purpose or that life is passing you by? We all encounter pain, hardships, and unmet expectations, but that doesn't mean we have to suffer because of them; there is hope and healing along the way! I believe in a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. I believe in you and your ability to make life meaningful. I am here to help provide skills and tools, and to grow your confidence in yourself. We've got this!

A good therapist-client fit is essential to getting the help you need. I have a great deal of life experience and cultural awareness from growing up in a risky area of Los Angeles, serving in the U.S. Army (9 yrs), experiencing combat and loss, living through natural disasters, working with and supporting military veterans, working as a therapist with juveniles for the State of Utah, and overcoming many of life's personal obstacles. I have a passion for working with people. I believe connecting with you is essential to treatment success. As your therapist, I promise to be there for you every step of the way.

In my mind, the ideal client a person who has identified that some aspect of their life has stopped working for them. That person wants the help to make their life back to a working order. I enjoy helping with a variety of clientele, couples, and individuals. People who seek out a counselor to validate the fact that change is necessary, and desire professional help to collaborate in identifying their own natural strengths (or at least potential capabilities) towards overcoming difficulties seem to be very goal oriented. These people are exciting to work with. My hope is that my warm and inviting office atmosphere and my own upbeat a

Do you struggle with perfectionism? Never feeling like you're doing enough? Excessive guilt? People pleasing? Critical self talk? Difficulties in relationships? I enjoy helping my clients clarify their values, heal from the past, and move towards living a more fulfilling life. What matters to you is important. I incorporate a variety of approaches into counseling to fit the needs of my clients. I especially enjoy working with clients through anxiety, perfectionism, and shame.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

In life, difficult situations occur. These experiences can make us anxious, question ourselves and our self-worth, and affect our ability to connect with others and plan for the future we desire. Through EMDR, ART, and a mix of other empirically based modalities, it is possible to heal from past trauma, feel more empowered, and increase life satisfaction generally. I have been in the field for twenty years and a therapist for thirteen. I have also been an administrator, supervisor, and trainer for therapists. During that time, I have come to appreciate how change is possible in our lives and in our relationships with others.

Bad things happen that are out of your control, and sometimes you’re stuck carrying the burden of that memory every day. No matter what you do, it seems like you just can’t shake it. Though it happened a while ago, it feels like it was just yesterday. You constantly look over your shoulder, and can’t seem to feel safe, even in your own home. Feelings of self-loathing and self-doubt cloud every thought, making you feel like nothing will ever change. Memories of the past hold a heavy burden and seem to get in the way of being successful. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Take a deep breath - you being here is a brave step in your healing journey! Being vulnerable is scary and finding someone to be vulnerable with can be even scarier. You don't have to have all the answers and it's okay to ask for help to better your life. I am here to help you in the process of opening up, increasing self-awareness and personal growth to be who you want to be. You are the reason that I am here. Note: I will be going on a personal leave in August. We will develop a plan together for you to receive services while I am gone.

Hello, I’m a therapist dedicated to working with men and boys aged 13 and up. In today’s society, males face unique mental health challenges, such as navigating toxic masculinity, addressing pornography use, and building close, meaningful relationships. Additionally, there are many barriers that make it difficult for men to seek and engage in therapeutic work. In my practice, I strive to meet men where they are, making therapy both rigorous and enjoyable. My goal is to support you in the hard work of healing and self-improvement.

Wendy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in trauma work. She has worked with survivors of domestic and sexual violence for nearly nine years in various capacities. She is passionate about empowering survivors using a trauma-informed approach. She has been a certified Domestic Violence Survivor Provider for the state of Utah for five years. She has spent these five years working with clients on an individual basis and in group settings, as well as educating community members and other providers on the effects of trauma.

HI! I’m Hannah (she/her), my goal is to help create a comforting and supportive space for individuals to explore their experiences and tend to past traumas. I care deeply about destigmatizing mental health and working with individuals who feel marginalized within our society. I enjoy integrating EMDR, IFS, ACT, mindfulness, art, and movement in my approach.

ICT works with a very diverse population, meeting them where they are to help them become their best selves. Empathy and compassion are central for clients to explore, heal and grow. We work with people who have depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and more. Heidi Riddle, LCSW, SAP acts as Executive Director and Shana Hubbs, LCSW is the Clinical Director. All clinicians are highly trained to provide substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health therapy.

So often we find ourselves with negative thoughts and beliefs about ourselves, others, or the world around us that hold us back from understanding or seeing who we really are and what we can become. I seek to help individuals break down their negative or distorted thinking so they can see themselves and the world around them in a more healthy and positive way. I enjoy working with young adults and adults who struggle with a range of anxiety, depression, and negative views of self.

I have immediate openings for therapy for many mental health challenges, and have neurofeedback openings! Today is the day to begin a positive change. As a clinical therapist, I can assist you in finding the path that will be the best road for you. EMDR is a proven method to help with and trauma, and neurofeedback is effective for mental health as well as many physical issues such as pain, dementia, ADD, anxiety, depression and many other issues. I have over 600 hours of practice with the EEG Institute and 5 years with EMDR and have experience with teens and adults to improve mental health and concentration.

CBT-cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing distorted thinking. Many clients have negative thinking and self-hatred, which has influenced behaviors. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. DBT-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches mindfulness, a technique to help clients live their lives fuller and more aware. DBT teaches distress tolerance, effective relationship skills, emotion regulation and coping skills for life's challenges. Play therapy uses play to help children deal with emotional and mental health issues.

Life is hard! No way around it. Many people are looking for change, peace, love, hope, or even a rekindling of old passions. I truly believe that we are capable of great things, relationships can be mended, goals can be accomplished, and new perspectives can be achieved. Having gone through many diverse experiences in my life I believe that I have the ability to empathize with what you're going through. In addition, my education, training, and experience has afforded me the knowledge and ability to assist you in finding the happy ending you are seeking.

I love being able to help clients with high levels of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I also have several years of experience working with adolescents with high functioning autism and some other developmental delays. If you want to overcome some of the areas in your life that you feel are holding back, then we will work together to find different approaches that can lead to better outcomes.

I am passionate about connecting with my clients and creating a space for healing and understanding. Working with couples and Individuals has been a beautiful and incredible. I desire to assist you through anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual blocks and explore sexual narratives that have been created over your lifetime. We often get caught up in negative relationship cycles and negative sexual cycles, making you feel stuck and somewhat crazy. It is my honor and privilege to assist in relieving the pain you are experiencing and create HOPE/CHANGE in your life.

Hello! I'm Tiffany. I try and approach therapy from the viewpoint that it is a collaboration. My aim is to help clients increase their self-awareness and self-regulation in order feel more peace in their daily lives. I have worked in a variety of settings so far in my career including the Utah State Hospital, Wasatch Behavioral Health, inpatient and outpatient settings for substance abuse, and private practice. I have helped clients navigate grief and loss, faith crises/transitions, relationship stressors, substance abuse, unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, and other persistent mental health conditions,