Autism Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

As a therapist, I utilize a client centered approach. Life gets challenging sometimes and I believe in providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space for individuals as they are navigating their way through their journey. As humans, we all go through tough times and struggle with different mental health related issues.

We are an inclusive, somatic, neurodiverse, trauma informed, and sensitive therapy practice nestled in the Liberty Wells area of Salt Lake City, Utah working with couples, adolescents, and adults.

Stuck. Stressed. Stranded. I hear these words in my work to help many if not most of my clients. They come to me looking for something similar to what you may seek. They want help with movement that leads to lasting growth and change. In a compassionate, curious, and at times challenging relationship with clients, I aid folks to identify patterns among thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I work with clients to reach true insight, a new understanding that draws together the head and the heart. Insight promotes clients to access powerful strengths and wisdom and gradually turn new understandings into lasting growth and change.

I know finding a good therapist can be challenging. Without a direct referral, you may feel you don't have a clear direction. Since 1987 I have helped others overcome challenges in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life. Here is one client's experience ... "I needed help, hope and healing ... Dr. Steven Chen's congenial manner and professional expertise created an atmosphere that assisted my healing and wholeness."

I am passionate about helping others make peace with their suffering and overall live a more grounded life. I work with individuals (adolescents to adults), couples and families. I love helping others find new meaning after trauma and grief, manage depression and anxiety, as well as help others build healthy self-esteem. I specialize in teaching tools to help others better communicate and repair relationships, heal attachment wounds, gain skills to set healthy boundaries, time manage, build a secure attachment, self-motivate, and adjust to life changes, including medical diagnosis, breakups/divorce, loss, and career changes.

Welcome to Therapy by Design! We are a group of passionate therapists and social workers working together to support clients in a comprehensive way. Our beautiful office is located Downtown Salt Lake City where we provide a peaceful and inclusive space with spectacular views of the valley to set the stage for healing and growth. We serve clients of all ages- children through all stages of adulthood. We are skilled in treating individuals with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, PTSD and substance use, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, at others. We offer limited case management services at no additional cost.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of your emotions? Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of pain and struggle, unsure of how to break free? It's okay to admit that life can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. In fact, acknowledging the challenges you're facing is the first step towards healing and growth. I specialize in providing compassionate support to individuals who are grappling with the complexities of their inner world. Whether you're wrestling with past traumas, navigating difficult relationships, or feeling lost in the midst of life transitions, therapy can offer a safe space for exploration and healing.

A fear many of us have is the fear of being honest. The truth can be difficult, it can be sad, it can even be painful but when we give ourselves that honesty we can start to heal and grow. I work with teens, young adults, adults, and families. I specialize in working with BIPOC, Queer, Spanish Speaking, Gender-Affirming Care, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Religious Conflicts, Sexual Trauma, Cultural Adjustment, Body Positivity, and Faith Transitions.

I can provide you with a variety tools to free yourself from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. I use research-supported techniques within a warm, transparent, and active therapeutic relationship. Specifically, my approach integrates mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies within a neurobiological framework for understanding and optimizing wellness. I work with each client to increase awareness, acceptance, and compassion. My therapeutic style is open, authentic, and self-disclosing.

I have had the opportunity to work in many areas and places in the Salt Lake Valley from my private practice in Murray since 1997-current ER Crisis Womens and Mens Issues and groups Couples and relationship re Gottman Schools Drug and Alcohol Prevention Self Esteem and Asset building ADHD and the continuum Womens Shelter Jail Childrens Behavioral camps I have majors in Psychology Sociology and Womens Studies (which speaks for equality for all people not just Women which includes the study of gender and power and control concerns )

Have you noticed that your life has gotten small? That no matter what you do, you find yourself feeling like you are carrying heavy burdens that you can't let go of? You are not alone in this struggle. As a therapist, I have a particular focus on the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence. I love to help people more deeply understand how they function, and how to harness their strengths to heal and find their own best path forward in life. I’m a passionate advocate for wellness whether mental, emotional, or physical, and I have a deep personal understanding of how different roadblocks can frustrate our efforts to achieve it.

You can book with me now by clicking on my website. I provide therapy to adults, adolescents, couples, and families focusing on empowerment and solutions rather than judgment or shame. With a direct yet caring approach, I will help you navigate through anxiety, depression, stress and behavior you find problematic. I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to engage in the therapeutic process. If you have a session with me, I will strive to learn what you find is important to talk about, get to know your values, and help you work within them to reach your goals. ​

We've hired 3 new therapists recently, and we have multiple immediate openings in SLC and Orem. We are a group of therapists with many backgrounds and specialties. No matter what your struggles, it is important to know you are not alone in this journey and we want to help. Your therapist will collaborate with you to understand the challenges and struggles you are facing and compassionately work with you toward long-lasting insight, strategies, change, liberation, and real progress toward an authentic and meaningful life and warm trusting relationships. If you're ready to work toward the life you've always wanted contact us today!

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma? Are there problematic patterns in your relationships? Are you having difficulty effectively parenting your adolescent or young adult? You are not alone and I can help. I have been working with individuals and families for over 25 years with positive results. I create a compassionate and emotionally safe environment where we will begin your journey. I will listen to your story and together we will work through the beliefs that create limitations. I will help you develop strategies and a daily practice to improve your life.

Beginning the process of healing can be both beautiful and activate challenging emotions that are hard to face alone. I support individuals and couples track hard to see patterns, themes and truths with compassion and kindness. It can be vulnerable to sit with tough emotions and discomfort often associated with grief and emotional pain. My goal is to guide clients through this healing process so that they feel a greater sense of confidence, pride, and growth. With greater relief from symptoms, clients are able to increase awareness of their patterns and make changes that create long term change.

I strive to create a comfortable and accepting space, free of judgment, where clients feel safe and encouraged to be authentic and find validation in sharing their journeys. I believe in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship that allows us to work together effectively. We'll identify your unique strengths and areas for growth, focusing on attachment styles, thought patterns, and behaviors that need change. Together, we'll explore new ways of thinking and being that align with your values, fostering fulfilling relationships and a life that reflects your inherent worth.

I strive to create a safe and supportive relationship with my clients. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, playful and direct. I bring a mindful perspective to therapy and see most of life's transitions and struggles as opportunities for growth. I have been practicing for 20 years and love what I do.

I want to assist anyone who is struggling with a mental health disorder and is in need of professional help. If you need help getting the correct medication provided to you and you want to improve your daily life with the help of treatment and medication.

Are you exploring your identities outside the limitations of who you grew up being taught you were "allowed" to be? Maybe you are curious about neurodivergence and want to understand yourself more deeply. Maybe you are queer and haven't found a therapist you feel safe with yet.