Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT
![Photo of Brayden Sloan, CMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ec5cc70-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Brayden Sloan
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (Online Only)
I draw from mindfulness based therapy, cognitive therapy, acceptance based therapy, and humanistic therapy approaches to meet clients needs.
I work with individuals in uncovering and building upon their innate strengths and helping them to live more fulfilled and authentic lives. I have experience working with clients dealing with significant stress, life transitions, and/or trauma and guiding them to a place where they feel more emotionally regulated, allowing them to tap into their natural capacity to cope with life events and find meaning. I have a passion for working with clients navigating internal dissonance, including sexual, spiritual, & other identity issues.
I draw from mindfulness based therapy, cognitive therapy, acceptance based therapy, and humanistic therapy approaches to meet clients needs.
I work with individuals in uncovering and building upon their innate strengths and helping them to live more fulfilled and authentic lives. I have experience working with clients dealing with significant stress, life transitions, and/or trauma and guiding them to a place where they feel more emotionally regulated, allowing them to tap into their natural capacity to cope with life events and find meaning. I have a passion for working with clients navigating internal dissonance, including sexual, spiritual, & other identity issues.
![Photo of Brent Pace, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0a7e70f5-f174-4a22-b688-fcdfc7fd27d9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Brent Pace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Mindfulness is about learning to live in the moment and fully accepting life’s truths.
Few of us get through this life without experiencing some trauma. Yet we all have the capacity to experience post-traumatic growth with the help of therapist whose role is to remove barriers that prevent us from moving past our past. When clients leave my office they have improved capacity for facing life head-on. Finding the right therapist is about “fit,” which is about feeling affirmed and validated for who you are.
Mindfulness is about learning to live in the moment and fully accepting life’s truths.
Few of us get through this life without experiencing some trauma. Yet we all have the capacity to experience post-traumatic growth with the help of therapist whose role is to remove barriers that prevent us from moving past our past. When clients leave my office they have improved capacity for facing life head-on. Finding the right therapist is about “fit,” which is about feeling affirmed and validated for who you are.
![Photo of Jan Cendese, LCSW, LMT, APP, CCP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/feeb9cfd-5cd3-448f-a1b0-463723435203/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jan Cendese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMT, APP, CCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 37 years’ experience. I am highly skilled in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, Transpersonal Therapy, Guided Imagery, Gestalt Therapy and Existential Psychotherapy. My unique ability to bridge the traditional scientific healing model with alternative methods allows me to synthesize multiple methodologies in my approach for each client. I provide them with portable tools and methods to support their goals.
The choice of a therapist to partner with you on your healing journey is a very personal decision. Strict confidentiality is assured.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 37 years’ experience. I am highly skilled in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, Transpersonal Therapy, Guided Imagery, Gestalt Therapy and Existential Psychotherapy. My unique ability to bridge the traditional scientific healing model with alternative methods allows me to synthesize multiple methodologies in my approach for each client. I provide them with portable tools and methods to support their goals.
The choice of a therapist to partner with you on your healing journey is a very personal decision. Strict confidentiality is assured.
![Photo of Emilia Kongaika, CSW-I, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c1068a0d-cbb0-4edb-b4a3-63b285970a7c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Emilia Kongaika
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW-I
Verified Verified
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Emilia (Emi) Fryar is a CSW-I with LifeStance Health. She is originally from Portland, Oregon, but has lived in various states and countries. She completed her Bachelor's in Social Work in Hawai'i, minoring in Psychology and American Sign Language, and completed her Master's in Social Work from Boise State. Emi's majority of experience lies with youth, teens, and young adults. She enjoys working with those navigating educational, vocational, relationship, and faith crises and transitions. She is LGBTQIA+ affirmative. Emi incorporates CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices such as EMDR in her care.
Emilia (Emi) Fryar is a CSW-I with LifeStance Health. She is originally from Portland, Oregon, but has lived in various states and countries. She completed her Bachelor's in Social Work in Hawai'i, minoring in Psychology and American Sign Language, and completed her Master's in Social Work from Boise State. Emi's majority of experience lies with youth, teens, and young adults. She enjoys working with those navigating educational, vocational, relationship, and faith crises and transitions. She is LGBTQIA+ affirmative. Emi incorporates CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices such as EMDR in her care.
![Photo of Shahar Lawrence, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ddc78045-3bfa-4da7-b5dc-74978065d247/2/320x400.jpeg)
Shahar Lawrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (Online Only)
By utilizing animals, mindfulness, movement, art, and music throughout your healing process - with EMDR, CBT, ACT, and parts/inner child work.
Healing from trauma is not easy. I don't believe sugarcoating how difficult this process may be, is beneficial to anyone. But you don't have to go through it alone. I have been working with survivors of trauma for the last 6 years. I've specialized in working with survivors of sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, intimate partner violence and abuse. I know picking the right therapist for this process may be difficult, so I encourage having a free phone consultation with me, to see if it feels like a good fit! I'm excited that you've begun this process of healing, and look forward to playing a role in your healing journey.
By utilizing animals, mindfulness, movement, art, and music throughout your healing process - with EMDR, CBT, ACT, and parts/inner child work.
Healing from trauma is not easy. I don't believe sugarcoating how difficult this process may be, is beneficial to anyone. But you don't have to go through it alone. I have been working with survivors of trauma for the last 6 years. I've specialized in working with survivors of sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, intimate partner violence and abuse. I know picking the right therapist for this process may be difficult, so I encourage having a free phone consultation with me, to see if it feels like a good fit! I'm excited that you've begun this process of healing, and look forward to playing a role in your healing journey.
![Photo of Jen Houston, CSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d13c7f32-ce08-488f-8a41-89db30c752f7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jen Houston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Jen Houston is a Certified Social Worker in Utah who has been practicing since 2022. Jen offers personalized and collaborative treatment based on each individual's needs. She teaches people action-driven techniques such as emotional regulation skills and mindfulness, in addition to exploring root causes of mood difficulties such as anxiety and depression in order to alleviate the burden created by these symptoms. Together you and Jen will look inwards to in order to identify these root causes as well as patterns of thoughts and behaviors that prevent healing and keep people feeling stuck.
Jen Houston is a Certified Social Worker in Utah who has been practicing since 2022. Jen offers personalized and collaborative treatment based on each individual's needs. She teaches people action-driven techniques such as emotional regulation skills and mindfulness, in addition to exploring root causes of mood difficulties such as anxiety and depression in order to alleviate the burden created by these symptoms. Together you and Jen will look inwards to in order to identify these root causes as well as patterns of thoughts and behaviors that prevent healing and keep people feeling stuck.
![Photo of Jenny Vasquez, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e87a9cc-648b-4796-903a-8ddb77b55cb6/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jenny Vasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Jenny has a strong belief in the possibilities of healing, growth and change within an authentic collaborative client/therapist relationship. She has over 18 years of experience working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, living with chronic illness, working through relationship concerns and facing the challenges of mental illness. Taking the first steps to heal is often difficult, or even painful, however in doing so we can create a "path with heart" and meaning. She takes a mindfulness based, goal oriented and active approach to therapy with focus on developing critical life skills.
Jenny has a strong belief in the possibilities of healing, growth and change within an authentic collaborative client/therapist relationship. She has over 18 years of experience working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, living with chronic illness, working through relationship concerns and facing the challenges of mental illness. Taking the first steps to heal is often difficult, or even painful, however in doing so we can create a "path with heart" and meaning. She takes a mindfulness based, goal oriented and active approach to therapy with focus on developing critical life skills.
![Photo of C. Brendan Hallett, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/39bedcf5-ddab-4a9b-bc8d-19734aa08bd9/1/320x400.jpeg)
C. Brendan Hallett
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
I take an integrative approach, utilizing ACT, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
I am the clinical director for Center For Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City. We focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication, including psychedelic medication for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. We accept most health insurance plans.
I take an integrative approach, utilizing ACT, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
I am the clinical director for Center For Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City. We focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication, including psychedelic medication for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. We accept most health insurance plans.
![Photo of Deb Sylvester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/def64054-d357-4c1c-affa-a0715029cd21/1/320x400.jpeg)
Deb Sylvester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
I use methods including mindfulness, Somatic EMDR,Jungian psychology, trauma-informed care, IFS/parts work, and attachment-based therapies to facilitate this discovery and healing process.
My practice is about creating and enhancing a meaningful life. Through a belief that our disturbances--about ourselves, others or life in general - lead us to the doorway of wholeness, we work together to unfold and recognize that essence.
I use methods including mindfulness, Somatic EMDR,Jungian psychology, trauma-informed care, IFS/parts work, and attachment-based therapies to facilitate this discovery and healing process.
My practice is about creating and enhancing a meaningful life. Through a belief that our disturbances--about ourselves, others or life in general - lead us to the doorway of wholeness, we work together to unfold and recognize that essence.
![Photo of Michelle Call - Michelle Call, LCSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2380468a-ae81-4746-9949-996aa3365b64/1/320x400.jpeg)
Michelle Call, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
I am a trauma-informed therapist and I use mindfulness/meditation, Somatic EMDR, and offer psychedelic integration.
I am a relationship-based psychotherapist who approaches therapy from a place of collaboration and a belief that we are each the experts on ourselves. I am especially interested in issues of diversity and inclusion, and exploring the impacts of oppression and discrimination on those who feel marginalized. I use a feminist - multicultural lens to create a safe place for exploration, to increase empowerment, and to live a more authentic and satisfying life.
I am a trauma-informed therapist and I use mindfulness/meditation, Somatic EMDR, and offer psychedelic integration.
I am a relationship-based psychotherapist who approaches therapy from a place of collaboration and a belief that we are each the experts on ourselves. I am especially interested in issues of diversity and inclusion, and exploring the impacts of oppression and discrimination on those who feel marginalized. I use a feminist - multicultural lens to create a safe place for exploration, to increase empowerment, and to live a more authentic and satisfying life.
![Photo of Andrew Briefer, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40026565-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Andrew Briefer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
I use numerous proven therapy approaches, including attachment, Gottman therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapies in the therapy relationship to help you develop skills to achieve a grounded resilient happy connectedness.
I work extensively with adults, adolescents, couples and families addressing the challenges in creating a satisfying and meaningful life. Often times we can feel stuck in our lives, using emotion-regulation and relational skills that served us in the past. Like outdated software, these skills no longer serve us as we have matured, as our circumstances have changed or as we have developed relationships with others who bring a different relational culture. This sense of stuckness may lead to depression, anxiety, addictions, compulsions and/or relational difficulties that leads people to work with me.
I use numerous proven therapy approaches, including attachment, Gottman therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapies in the therapy relationship to help you develop skills to achieve a grounded resilient happy connectedness.
I work extensively with adults, adolescents, couples and families addressing the challenges in creating a satisfying and meaningful life. Often times we can feel stuck in our lives, using emotion-regulation and relational skills that served us in the past. Like outdated software, these skills no longer serve us as we have matured, as our circumstances have changed or as we have developed relationships with others who bring a different relational culture. This sense of stuckness may lead to depression, anxiety, addictions, compulsions and/or relational difficulties that leads people to work with me.
15 Second Videos
Brent Pace
Jessie Koltz
Emily Young Bullock
Wren Ross
Brandon Yabko
Sunny Strasburg, LMFT, P.C.
Angela Schultz
Regina Williams Hood
Lisa C D'Agostino
![Photo of W. John Selfridge - Selfridge Counseling, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/405b4d5c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Selfridge Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety can show up as irritability, behavioral concerns, substance use; school, work and relationship difficulties. I use mindfulness to increase awareness and bring issues to the surface where they can be dealt with effectively. Many individuals feel they have thought or talked about a problem for years without making progress. Mindfulness can address these issues by connecting body sensations, negative emotions and healing. All appointments are via remote video.
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety can show up as irritability, behavioral concerns, substance use; school, work and relationship difficulties. I use mindfulness to increase awareness and bring issues to the surface where they can be dealt with effectively. Many individuals feel they have thought or talked about a problem for years without making progress. Mindfulness can address these issues by connecting body sensations, negative emotions and healing. All appointments are via remote video.
![Photo of Amanda Nelson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0e976476-acd4-4cf7-84a5-1f7a5d2d59f5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Amanda Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness-based therapies to treat many kinds of trauma including: sexual assault, childhood abuse, relationship trauma, accidents, medical trauma and vicarious trauma experienced by healthcare professionals.
Hi, I’m Amanda. I’m a therapist on a mission to help people heal and find the courage to move forward. I want to understand how your life experiences have impacted you. To do so, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to tell your story and speak your truth. I believe that every client can achieve their goals with the right resources, education and clinical support. Together, we will identify the root causes of your distress and build a foundation for lasting, positive change.
EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness-based therapies to treat many kinds of trauma including: sexual assault, childhood abuse, relationship trauma, accidents, medical trauma and vicarious trauma experienced by healthcare professionals.
Hi, I’m Amanda. I’m a therapist on a mission to help people heal and find the courage to move forward. I want to understand how your life experiences have impacted you. To do so, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to tell your story and speak your truth. I believe that every client can achieve their goals with the right resources, education and clinical support. Together, we will identify the root causes of your distress and build a foundation for lasting, positive change.
![Photo of Vaughn Roche, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/622f8e66-af83-40ee-8219-9d57cdef9d57/1/320x400.jpeg)
Vaughn Roche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
org You can also Google "Mindfulness," "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy," "Motivational Interviewing," and "REBT" to learn more about just some of the therapies I use.
Most clients I see experience anxiety and depression. These are life's greatest thieves, stealing away joy and hope and leaving many clients to feel powerless. Depression and anxiety usually accompany stress that comes with problems in personal or work relationships, or failing health. Or perhaps it runs deeper than that and you have been dogged by fear and melancholy for most of your life, searching but not finding any explanation. Most clients lose faith that they can overcome these problems. I help clients find their personal strengths and overcome beliefs that leave them feeling vulnerable.
org You can also Google "Mindfulness," "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy," "Motivational Interviewing," and "REBT" to learn more about just some of the therapies I use.
Most clients I see experience anxiety and depression. These are life's greatest thieves, stealing away joy and hope and leaving many clients to feel powerless. Depression and anxiety usually accompany stress that comes with problems in personal or work relationships, or failing health. Or perhaps it runs deeper than that and you have been dogged by fear and melancholy for most of your life, searching but not finding any explanation. Most clients lose faith that they can overcome these problems. I help clients find their personal strengths and overcome beliefs that leave them feeling vulnerable.
![Photo of Mina Barimany, PhD, LPC, MFT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c0060d12-ab6b-406b-916e-876afa430eae/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mina Barimany
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Barimany's approach integrates mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and modern research in neuropsychology to balance asymmetries in human development and expand one's capacity to apply novel approaches to recurring problems.
Dr. Barimany's specializes is in adult development and interpersonal relationships. Human beings have fundamental needs for intra-personal and inter-personal happiness: to know oneself, make healthy decisions, be in fulfilling relationships, and to continuously build a life with meaning. Dr. Barimany's work focuses on helping individuals, couples, and mental health professionals develop parts of the mind that are ripe for growth to improve the quality of life, cultivate professional growth, and find intrinsic freedom and happiness.
Barimany's approach integrates mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and modern research in neuropsychology to balance asymmetries in human development and expand one's capacity to apply novel approaches to recurring problems.
Dr. Barimany's specializes is in adult development and interpersonal relationships. Human beings have fundamental needs for intra-personal and inter-personal happiness: to know oneself, make healthy decisions, be in fulfilling relationships, and to continuously build a life with meaning. Dr. Barimany's work focuses on helping individuals, couples, and mental health professionals develop parts of the mind that are ripe for growth to improve the quality of life, cultivate professional growth, and find intrinsic freedom and happiness.
![Photo of Sarah Nelson, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43d2338b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
My goal as a therapist is to help you live a more meaningful, vital and fulfilling life. Using mindfulness-based therapy, we will work together to help you gain a deeper level of awareness and understanding of yourself, process trauma, learn skills to reduce stress, handle painful feelings and thoughts more effectively, break self-defeating habits, overcome insecurity and self-doubt, ease life transitions and experience more satisfying personal relationships.
My goal as a therapist is to help you live a more meaningful, vital and fulfilling life. Using mindfulness-based therapy, we will work together to help you gain a deeper level of awareness and understanding of yourself, process trauma, learn skills to reduce stress, handle painful feelings and thoughts more effectively, break self-defeating habits, overcome insecurity and self-doubt, ease life transitions and experience more satisfying personal relationships.
![Photo of Aaron Murray-Swank, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c5f804b0-7287-430c-89a7-7318b0419e2c/3/320x400.jpeg)
Aaron Murray-Swank
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (Online Only)
I have extensive training and experience with approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Mindful Self Compassion.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy to adults and couples with a wide range of presenting concerns. I focus on building a safe and collaborative relationship with clients while honoring their unique identities and experiences. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, understood and empowered in therapy, as this is a foundation for successful growth and change. I am committed to providing effective and research-based therapies and enjoy the process of supporting clients in making positive changes in their lives and relationships.
I have extensive training and experience with approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Mindful Self Compassion.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy to adults and couples with a wide range of presenting concerns. I focus on building a safe and collaborative relationship with clients while honoring their unique identities and experiences. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, understood and empowered in therapy, as this is a foundation for successful growth and change. I am committed to providing effective and research-based therapies and enjoy the process of supporting clients in making positive changes in their lives and relationships.
![Photo of Jessie Koltz, PhD, NCC, ACMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d7ce321-efcb-48b9-9da4-5298f3e817c2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jessie Koltz
Counselor, PhD, NCC, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
I am dedicated to helping young people thrive both on and off the field, and in and out of school. With a focus on supporting student athletes and their families. I provide personalized, empathetic care to address the unique challenges faced by youth in sports and their caregivers. Using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and performance coaching, I work with young athletes to build resilience, improve focus, and achieve their goals. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual’s needs.
I am dedicated to helping young people thrive both on and off the field, and in and out of school. With a focus on supporting student athletes and their families. I provide personalized, empathetic care to address the unique challenges faced by youth in sports and their caregivers. Using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and performance coaching, I work with young athletes to build resilience, improve focus, and achieve their goals. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual’s needs.
![Photo of Dawn K Dickinson, MA, CRC, ACMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7878961e-8848-4f95-a704-8652f1e26e92/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dawn K Dickinson
Counselor, MA, CRC, ACMHC
Verified Verified
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
I offer a supportive space for those in their 20's, 30's, and 40's to explore thoughts & emotions while addressing how they influence your actions and therefore well-being and happiness. Together, we'll navigate & nurture your inner world – mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually – embracing the entirety of who you are, including your strengths & shadows. IFS, CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered therapeutic models inform my practice. I also offer women processing groups for those who want deeper connections and a comfortable place to learn strategies toward fuller and fulfillment and tools for processings hard emotions.
I offer a supportive space for those in their 20's, 30's, and 40's to explore thoughts & emotions while addressing how they influence your actions and therefore well-being and happiness. Together, we'll navigate & nurture your inner world – mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually – embracing the entirety of who you are, including your strengths & shadows. IFS, CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered therapeutic models inform my practice. I also offer women processing groups for those who want deeper connections and a comfortable place to learn strategies toward fuller and fulfillment and tools for processings hard emotions.
![Photo of Emily Young Bullock, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ccc86ccc-f529-4e0c-ad89-84b1acab8b7e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Emily Young Bullock
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Over the course of my 20 year career working in the behavioral health field, I have transitioned from being a strict cognitive behavioral therapist, to working from a trauma informed approach to treating a variety of conditions with EMDR, cognitive therapy, behavioral treatments, mindfulness, clinical yoga, attachment theory, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Human beings are COMPLEX and psychotherapy works better when the provider and client work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan as unique as that individual! I commonly work with people to target their symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and family trauma.
Over the course of my 20 year career working in the behavioral health field, I have transitioned from being a strict cognitive behavioral therapist, to working from a trauma informed approach to treating a variety of conditions with EMDR, cognitive therapy, behavioral treatments, mindfulness, clinical yoga, attachment theory, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Human beings are COMPLEX and psychotherapy works better when the provider and client work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan as unique as that individual! I commonly work with people to target their symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and family trauma.
See more therapy options for Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City
Nearby Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists Searches for Greater Avenues, Salt Lake City
- Bonneville Hills
- Capitol Hill
- Central City
- Downtown
- East Bench
- East Central
- Glendale
- Liberty Wells
- People's Freeway
- Rose Park
- Sugar House
- Wasatch Hollow
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.