In Person Therapists in Provo, UT

Your relationship with your spouse is unlike any other. That one person is in a unique position of intimacy that allows them to truly love you or sometimes, to deeply hurt you. For you, the hurt in your relationship could feel like an exhausting cycle, or being stuck, or a deep disappointment. The good news is that couples therapists today have decades of research to draw from. The work of the Gottman Institute or the Hendrix Imago program show what makes a happy, healthy relationship. As a marriage and family therapist, I help my clients experience more of the good stuff.

Adrianne has been working as a therapist since 2015. Adrianne understands the challenges of today and has experience working with people with diverse backgrounds and of all ages. Adrianne has a deep understanding of the struggles that children of all ages experience with the stress of divorce and custody issues as well as trauma and school stress. Adrianne has experienced many of her own unexpected life struggles and it has helped her to have a deeper level of empathy and understanding for each individual person. She would be glad to spend time with you getting to know you and your personal situation.

As a marriage and family therapist, my professional training was focused on treating couple and family-based issues. I particularly enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected and at a loss for how to communicate and feel close again, those who long for more vulnerability and honesty in their relationships, and who recognize the need to work together through their individual "baggage" in order to create healthier connection. If this feels like it describes your relationship, I think my emotionally-focused approach can help provide the relief you've longed for.

Holly Binks is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor who understands what the stresses and challenges of life can bring. Holly has a holistic view towards counseling, considering all aspects of an individual's life to create balance and peace. She has been married for 20 years and has six children. Holly has a passion for motherhood and determination for empowering other mothers and women. She also believes that healthy relationships are crucial to one’s well-being. Holly also has been trained in EMDR and works with clients who have experienced trauma in various forms.

I like to come at therapy kind of like I would a drummer at a jam session. I'm there to find a groove with another voice. I want to communicate with you and help you to open up and learn to express yourself. We will seek understanding first and then we will find a way to encourage healing and growth that is unique to you and builds a stronger identity. I am strengths-based and I like to find existing skills to help a client build a new way of thinking and interacting with their body. This is also a very effective way of beginning the process of healing symptoms of PTSD in conjunction with other evidence based trauma treatments.

I believe that everyone’s experiences are valid and that their concerns need to be heard. I am a support for people on all parts of their journey. It is never too early or too late to receive therapy. I believe that clients have the skills they need to create the changes they are looking for in life. I enjoy being their support and guide in finding those skills within themselves and using them to shape their life.

Lourdes received her master's degree at Utah Valley University. She has experience working in elementary schools. Lourdes enjoys working with children, teens and adults. Lourdes has experience working with clients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, depression, life stressors, body image, and anxiety. She has experience bringing support to individuals who have a family member who struggles with their mental health.

The challenges we face as individuals, as a community, and as a society can have a profound impact on the way we view the world, ourselves and others. Exposure to multiple adverse life experiences over time (experienced directly or in anticipation of adverse experiences) can progressively increase symptoms of anxiety, depression, clinical, and sub-clinical PTSD and even impact the state and health of our bodies. Adverse life experiences are often stored in the body and can be coded to our DNA. Somatic forms of therapy such as EMDR and Brainspotting help to adjust this lens by integrating and fully reprocessing adverse experiences.

I specialize in treating clients with a variety of emotional-social difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, and recovering from sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. Psychotherapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the personalities of the psychologist and client, and the particular problems you are experiencing. There are many different methods I may use to deal with the problems that you hope to address. Together you and I will work on reducing symptoms and enriching your life.

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.

Utah Psychological Associates provides mental health services to adolescents, adults and couples. Our therapists have experience with a variety of presenting problems, including behavior problems, depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, OCD, autism spectrum disorders, relationship problems, addictions, LGBT issues, career counseling, and many others. Additionally, we have psychologists that specialize in performing psychological evaluations for a variety of purposes such as learning disabilities, autism spectrum diagnosis, psychological diagnostic clarification, and court-ordered evaluations.

If you need EMDR, but it is re-traumatizing for you, Karen specializes in DNMS, an ego state therapy created by an EMDR therapist that is gentle and allows traumas to process through completely and permanently. Dissociated traumas can surface in DNMS, bringing information that explains unwanted behaviors. Once healed, the behaviors subside. Karen gets to the root of issues. Karen brings a wealth of life experience with her. She understands women's issues and the struggles they face including complex issues of infertility, children's resiliency after a divorce, raising blended families, and helping children heal from abuse.

Specializing in neuropsychology, my ideal client could have any of a number of cognitive and emotional challenges. I find that those with brain injuries (whether acquired, such as from a stroke or dementia, or from a traumatic event), and those with developmental or intellectual challenges (such as autism spectrum disorder, another specialty of mine) generally want real answers, not just behavioral or pharmacological control. They want to reclaim their independence and capacity to make their own, good decisions. They are willing to make the necessary changes to help make that happen.

You made a mistake this morning. It was small, but you can’t get it out of your head. You keep thinking about it. You feel like your thoughts are a runaway train and you can’t stop them. You try to consider what you could have done differently, and yet it’s in the past. You start to question other choices you’ve made. Are you making the right call? Doubt creeps in. You find it hard to concentrate on your family or partner, your job, or schoolwork. Your mind hurts, your stomach hurts, your body hurts. You feel exhausted; it's only been an hour.

I know that life throws curve balls and is not always what you expected. It is absolutely a joy to help you navigate the ups and downs of life in a caring and non-judgmental way.

Do you feel lost, confused, or helpless with your mental health? Do you wonder why it’s so hard to be happy, be satisfied, or feel normal? Here at Utah Lakes our therapists are dedicated to your healing journey and helping you find happiness and satisfaction in life. Our therapists use modalities like EMDR and Brainspotting for Trauma Therapy to get to the root of the issue and find genuine healing. We believe true healing can be found and have the resources to get out clients there.

Together, we will explore your world, your experiences, and your story, towards understanding how this life-narrative is shaping your current everyday reality. By heightening awareness around the impact of your life-narrative, we can consider the core struggles inherent in the human condition, exploring them in context and with intention that can be more life-changing than symptom reducing. I approach clients with the assumption that they come to therapy to engage in the challenging inner-work that, while uncomfortable, is life-changing.

We all need support. We are ready to connect with you about the following issues and more: Depression, Anxiety, General Stress Family issues, Anger, Pornography, Sexual issues, Religious worries, Parenting challenges, School struggles, Relationship problems. We see you. We are comfortable working with all kinds of people: Adults Adolescents Children LGBTQIA+

Therapy is cool & you can absolutely feel deal & heal. I’m passionate about empowering women. I’ll guide you through the therapy process in a no BS, safe, non-judgmental space. With over 13 years of clinical experience I specialize in several intersectional mental health needs: anxiety, faith transitions, self-esteem, trauma, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, intuitive eating, ADHD, entrepreneurship, burnout, mindfulness, inner child work, boundaries, perfectionism, sexuality, coming out, emotional regulation, authenticity, & more.