Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Salem, UT
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Brittani L. Frade
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, UT 84653
Waitlist for new clients
With her extensive knowledge and specialty trainings in evidenced base trauma-focused modalities, she is dedicated to helping others overcome the impact complexity & far-reaching effects of trauma.
We often don’t have the understanding why we feel so separate from ourselves, the struggle to understand what’s happening within & around us, feeling lost trying to navigate the complexity of life. We need a space to explore this. Golden Horse Counseling’s purpose is to create a space for healing, a place where we can learn to fully connect to ourselves. Our intent is never to fix our clients' problems but rather to provide a space where they can explore and create lasting change. We recognize the profound impact this healing process has, and create space for clients to rewrite their stories, gather the reins, & gallop forward.
With her extensive knowledge and specialty trainings in evidenced base trauma-focused modalities, she is dedicated to helping others overcome the impact complexity & far-reaching effects of trauma.
We often don’t have the understanding why we feel so separate from ourselves, the struggle to understand what’s happening within & around us, feeling lost trying to navigate the complexity of life. We need a space to explore this. Golden Horse Counseling’s purpose is to create a space for healing, a place where we can learn to fully connect to ourselves. Our intent is never to fix our clients' problems but rather to provide a space where they can explore and create lasting change. We recognize the profound impact this healing process has, and create space for clients to rewrite their stories, gather the reins, & gallop forward.
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Best Life Therapy - Lori Marchant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, UT 84653
Life can be hard with feelings of depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. I know that it can often feel overwhelming, and it is easy to feel stuck. I also know that by being heard and validated, by learning new strategies to cope, and by understanding how trauma impacts each of us, that life can get better and can be rewarding. You don't have to be defined by your past and there is always hope for better days. At Best Life Therapy I want to help you understand who you are, that you have value, and that you matter.
Life can be hard with feelings of depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. I know that it can often feel overwhelming, and it is easy to feel stuck. I also know that by being heard and validated, by learning new strategies to cope, and by understanding how trauma impacts each of us, that life can get better and can be rewarding. You don't have to be defined by your past and there is always hope for better days. At Best Life Therapy I want to help you understand who you are, that you have value, and that you matter.
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As a trained trauma specialist, I employ a variety of treatment methods including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Mindfulness training.
My therapy practice is motivated by a passion for helping others find hope and healing. Through your journey of healing, I will meet you where you are and help you take steps to reach your goals. In over 13 years of practice, I have assisted people from diverse backgrounds learn skills to assist with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief & loss, marriage, divorce and other difficult circumstances. I speak Spanish and have been blessed to speak with people in their native language. I am currently seeing people in person and online.
As a trained trauma specialist, I employ a variety of treatment methods including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Mindfulness training.
My therapy practice is motivated by a passion for helping others find hope and healing. Through your journey of healing, I will meet you where you are and help you take steps to reach your goals. In over 13 years of practice, I have assisted people from diverse backgrounds learn skills to assist with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief & loss, marriage, divorce and other difficult circumstances. I speak Spanish and have been blessed to speak with people in their native language. I am currently seeing people in person and online.
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I find great purpose in assisting clients who have experienced significant trauma to find peace in their lives.
I love being able to connect with others and I believe that I have a nurturing personality which can help put others at ease while validating their life experiences. I love being able to see growth and empowerment with individuals. I have worked in diverse settings which have included a residential addiction treatment center, a metro jail, community mental health and a mid-size counseling agency.
I find great purpose in assisting clients who have experienced significant trauma to find peace in their lives.
I love being able to connect with others and I believe that I have a nurturing personality which can help put others at ease while validating their life experiences. I love being able to see growth and empowerment with individuals. I have worked in diverse settings which have included a residential addiction treatment center, a metro jail, community mental health and a mid-size counseling agency.
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Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salem, UT 84653 (Online Only)
Religious trauma. Spiritual abuse. Religious deconstruction. Recovery from purity culture. I have specialized in women with complex trauma for the last eight years, and in the last few years have added a religious trauma certification (from GCRR) to my list of specialties. Like other forms of trauma, religious trauma often manifests as anxiety, depression, and troubled relationships. I mostly work with women, but I am an ally to the LGBTQ community as well. My goal for my clients is to help them untangle the web of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep them feeling stuck.
Religious trauma. Spiritual abuse. Religious deconstruction. Recovery from purity culture. I have specialized in women with complex trauma for the last eight years, and in the last few years have added a religious trauma certification (from GCRR) to my list of specialties. Like other forms of trauma, religious trauma often manifests as anxiety, depression, and troubled relationships. I mostly work with women, but I am an ally to the LGBTQ community as well. My goal for my clients is to help them untangle the web of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep them feeling stuck.
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My work is guided by the principles of Trauma-Informed Therapy (safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment).
I enjoy being a part of people's therapeutic space whether it is in individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy. Helping people work through their hardest moments and seeing them heal is the most rewarding part of my work.
My work is guided by the principles of Trauma-Informed Therapy (safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment).
I enjoy being a part of people's therapeutic space whether it is in individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy. Helping people work through their hardest moments and seeing them heal is the most rewarding part of my work.
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Jennie Houtz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Salem, UT 84653 (Online Only)
I work with adults and specialize in trauma, sex therapy, postpartum transitions, relationships, and grief.
You've been pushing along for so long, just trying to get by. Struggling with managing your emotions, you find yourself withdrawing, having less patience for those you are closest to. Perhaps being intimate and close with your partner feels impossible, or is painful and unfulfilling. You've noticed yourself questioning if those difficult experiences you thought you had dealt with are actually impacting you. What you are feeling is valid and deserves a space to be heard and healed. Each person's path to wholeness is unique. Let's help you heal, feel more connected, and find the peace you deserve.
I work with adults and specialize in trauma, sex therapy, postpartum transitions, relationships, and grief.
You've been pushing along for so long, just trying to get by. Struggling with managing your emotions, you find yourself withdrawing, having less patience for those you are closest to. Perhaps being intimate and close with your partner feels impossible, or is painful and unfulfilling. You've noticed yourself questioning if those difficult experiences you thought you had dealt with are actually impacting you. What you are feeling is valid and deserves a space to be heard and healed. Each person's path to wholeness is unique. Let's help you heal, feel more connected, and find the peace you deserve.
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Trauma Therapist Marjann Ober
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Salem, UT 84653
Do you wonder if you will ever feel like enough? Do you struggle with oppressive perfectionism? Do you suffer from shame, fear and guilt? Do you feel like the life you want is always out of reach? Let's work together to establish a strong sense of self worth, process out traumatic experiences, and find greater hope and peace in your life. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, faith transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and body image issues.
Do you wonder if you will ever feel like enough? Do you struggle with oppressive perfectionism? Do you suffer from shame, fear and guilt? Do you feel like the life you want is always out of reach? Let's work together to establish a strong sense of self worth, process out traumatic experiences, and find greater hope and peace in your life. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, faith transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and body image issues.
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Best Life Therapy - Rebecca Madsen
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, UT 84653
I believe that all of us have a deep well of wisdom and strength within us. My role is to be a guide to help you tap into yours as we work through the journey of healing together, using a collaborative approach. I specialize in trauma, bereavement, relationship struggles and perinatal health. In my prior work as a birth doula, I had experience in supporting families and helping them navigate the time period around pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond.
I believe that all of us have a deep well of wisdom and strength within us. My role is to be a guide to help you tap into yours as we work through the journey of healing together, using a collaborative approach. I specialize in trauma, bereavement, relationship struggles and perinatal health. In my prior work as a birth doula, I had experience in supporting families and helping them navigate the time period around pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond.
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One of my goals with therapy is to help others find meaning in their lives. It can be difficult when one feels as if they are not healthy emotionally or mentally. I work to have a good natured approach and strong connection that can help me assist clients in finding positive aspects in themselves and in building resiliency and strength. I have worked with a wide-ranging populace of clients and have expertise in working with trauma. I believe that the key to good therapy is the relationship, and I am a person-centered therapist, yet I work with any different modalities, depending on each individuals needs.
One of my goals with therapy is to help others find meaning in their lives. It can be difficult when one feels as if they are not healthy emotionally or mentally. I work to have a good natured approach and strong connection that can help me assist clients in finding positive aspects in themselves and in building resiliency and strength. I have worked with a wide-ranging populace of clients and have expertise in working with trauma. I believe that the key to good therapy is the relationship, and I am a person-centered therapist, yet I work with any different modalities, depending on each individuals needs.
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Walking through the therapy door to spill your guts to a stranger can be terrifying! I've been there, so I use a humanistic and strengths-based approach as a therapist. I know that safety and connection are vital to healing and growing so I work at the pace my clients lead. I support you in connecting mind and body, living your authentic self, and creating meaningful connections with others. Whether you are dealing with difficult circumstances, emotions, dark thoughts or relationships, I know you are innately good and I try to see the whole you. Trauma-informed methods are key to restore you to optimal functioning.
Walking through the therapy door to spill your guts to a stranger can be terrifying! I've been there, so I use a humanistic and strengths-based approach as a therapist. I know that safety and connection are vital to healing and growing so I work at the pace my clients lead. I support you in connecting mind and body, living your authentic self, and creating meaningful connections with others. Whether you are dealing with difficult circumstances, emotions, dark thoughts or relationships, I know you are innately good and I try to see the whole you. Trauma-informed methods are key to restore you to optimal functioning.
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For example, if you have trauma, we might work on helping you feel safe in your body in the here-and-now.
The phoenix is a mythical bird that has appeared in many traditions and cultures. It has been known for the power to be reborn and regenerate from the ashes making it a symbol of renewal. Our nervous system, from brain to body, can do something similar by a process known as neuroplasticity. Our brain cells can each have anywhere from 10-10,000 brain cell connections. Not only can new brain cells be created but we can develop, regulate, and integrate those connections in more helpful ways through evidence-based treatments. Like a healing phoenix, you can learn to heal, regenerate, and help others do the same.
For example, if you have trauma, we might work on helping you feel safe in your body in the here-and-now.
The phoenix is a mythical bird that has appeared in many traditions and cultures. It has been known for the power to be reborn and regenerate from the ashes making it a symbol of renewal. Our nervous system, from brain to body, can do something similar by a process known as neuroplasticity. Our brain cells can each have anywhere from 10-10,000 brain cell connections. Not only can new brain cells be created but we can develop, regulate, and integrate those connections in more helpful ways through evidence-based treatments. Like a healing phoenix, you can learn to heal, regenerate, and help others do the same.
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Our relationships matter more than anything else in life. For you, this may (or may not) include a spouse or partner, children, friends, community and/or a relationship with a higher power. These kinds of meaningful connections are imperative to our happiness and well-being. The key? Thriving relationships require a healthy relationship with yourself. With compassion, kindness, and a hint of humor, I can guide you in building a better understanding of the unique person you are, help you identify what you want and need, teach you skills and strategies for success, and support you in personal transformation.
Our relationships matter more than anything else in life. For you, this may (or may not) include a spouse or partner, children, friends, community and/or a relationship with a higher power. These kinds of meaningful connections are imperative to our happiness and well-being. The key? Thriving relationships require a healthy relationship with yourself. With compassion, kindness, and a hint of humor, I can guide you in building a better understanding of the unique person you are, help you identify what you want and need, teach you skills and strategies for success, and support you in personal transformation.
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Karolee Koller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, UT 84653
One of my deepest held beliefs is that, in general, everyone is doing the best they can in life with what they currently believe to be true. Rather than feeling judged or ashamed of one's personal life struggles, people need to feel supported through being offered new ideas and by being reminded of their own inborn, unwavering worth. In my therapy practice, I strive to help others reconnect with that worth and with their own personal value system that their hearts know to be true. We are all students of life and we are all still learning.
One of my deepest held beliefs is that, in general, everyone is doing the best they can in life with what they currently believe to be true. Rather than feeling judged or ashamed of one's personal life struggles, people need to feel supported through being offered new ideas and by being reminded of their own inborn, unwavering worth. In my therapy practice, I strive to help others reconnect with that worth and with their own personal value system that their hearts know to be true. We are all students of life and we are all still learning.
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Life can get so overwhelming. Stress, pain, frustration, and loneliness can be debilitating. Looking for a reprieve from what life is throwing at you? Wanting a solution that doesn't seem to be there? I provide a Person-Centered, Solution Focus Therapy to assist you in this difficult process of regaining control and structure in your life. We will start with an intake session to verify that you will be getting what you want and need at this time in your life.
Life can get so overwhelming. Stress, pain, frustration, and loneliness can be debilitating. Looking for a reprieve from what life is throwing at you? Wanting a solution that doesn't seem to be there? I provide a Person-Centered, Solution Focus Therapy to assist you in this difficult process of regaining control and structure in your life. We will start with an intake session to verify that you will be getting what you want and need at this time in your life.
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Suzanne H Maddocks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
Feeling stuck or a little lost? Are you too smart to feel like this? Are you exhausted and tired of not feeling like yourself? I want to help! I offer supportive space to navigate your challenges. I love to help find solutions to anxiety, depression and trauma. Through personalized support, I want you to gain peace and clarity, reduce mental strain, and discover healthier coping mechanisms.
Feeling stuck or a little lost? Are you too smart to feel like this? Are you exhausted and tired of not feeling like yourself? I want to help! I offer supportive space to navigate your challenges. I love to help find solutions to anxiety, depression and trauma. Through personalized support, I want you to gain peace and clarity, reduce mental strain, and discover healthier coping mechanisms.
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Allyson Guilbert At Vital Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
New location with immediate availability. We offer specialized treatment for OCD (including religious OCD and perfectionism), anxiety, trauma, and ADHD, as well where those things might also overlap. Are you ready to move past the fear and live? Are you feeling stuck, burned out, overwhelmed, worried, sad, confused, broken, or just “not good enough?” Are you sick of the shoulds and supposed tos? Maybe you have not had success with therapy before, are looking to continue work you have already done, or are brand new. With my own lived experiences with OCD, perfectionism, and ADHD, I am uniquely qualified to help with your make change.
New location with immediate availability. We offer specialized treatment for OCD (including religious OCD and perfectionism), anxiety, trauma, and ADHD, as well where those things might also overlap. Are you ready to move past the fear and live? Are you feeling stuck, burned out, overwhelmed, worried, sad, confused, broken, or just “not good enough?” Are you sick of the shoulds and supposed tos? Maybe you have not had success with therapy before, are looking to continue work you have already done, or are brand new. With my own lived experiences with OCD, perfectionism, and ADHD, I am uniquely qualified to help with your make change.
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Joseph Dee Tenney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
I'm passionate about treating PTSD (specialization in treating sexual trauma), OCD, anxiety, depression, anger and chemical and sexual addictions.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
I'm passionate about treating PTSD (specialization in treating sexual trauma), OCD, anxiety, depression, anger and chemical and sexual addictions.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
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Trauma, anxiety, depression, and struggles with purpose and meaning are all areas I am highly skilled in treating.
Finding a therapist you connect with can make all the difference in your progress in therapy. I have found that the bredth of my knowledge drives the depth of my work. I pull from my love of reading, philosophy, history, neuroscience, and well timed humor to help drive a point home. I often hear from my clients that they know they will be challenged but cared for when working with me. Whether it is diffucult struggles, life transitions, mental health battles, existential turmoil, or goal setting, I'm here for you and your loved ones. I genuinely consider it my life's work.
Trauma, anxiety, depression, and struggles with purpose and meaning are all areas I am highly skilled in treating.
Finding a therapist you connect with can make all the difference in your progress in therapy. I have found that the bredth of my knowledge drives the depth of my work. I pull from my love of reading, philosophy, history, neuroscience, and well timed humor to help drive a point home. I often hear from my clients that they know they will be challenged but cared for when working with me. Whether it is diffucult struggles, life transitions, mental health battles, existential turmoil, or goal setting, I'm here for you and your loved ones. I genuinely consider it my life's work.
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Angela Marie Gehrke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Payson, UT 84651
Hello! I offer individual therapy, support groups, and workshops tailored to fostering healing and growth. As a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I bring a unique blend of faith-based principles and professional expertise to my counseling practice. With a foundation in attachment-based and trauma-focused therapy, my specialization lies in identifying and addressing barriers that hinder healthy relationships. Whether you've experienced hurt from a past or current relationship, I am here support your healing journey, and empower you to create the life and relationships you desire.
Hello! I offer individual therapy, support groups, and workshops tailored to fostering healing and growth. As a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I bring a unique blend of faith-based principles and professional expertise to my counseling practice. With a foundation in attachment-based and trauma-focused therapy, my specialization lies in identifying and addressing barriers that hinder healthy relationships. Whether you've experienced hurt from a past or current relationship, I am here support your healing journey, and empower you to create the life and relationships you desire.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.