Family Therapy in Salt Lake City, UT
Sarah Birnbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
My approach is equally informed by evidence-based practices (including EMDR, CBT, Internal Family Systems) as it is in my collaborative work with your unique growth process.
I specialize in helping you to find a joyful, balanced, and grounded life. I believe the most effective route to change and healing is through connection - both within yourself and in relationships with others. Navigating transitions, relationships, and challenges can be complicated - and anxiety and depression make things difficult. In sessions we address painful feelings and experiences, resulting in increased happiness and better relationships. We will work together to uncover your authentic self, build tools to create change, and tune into your innate resiliency.
My approach is equally informed by evidence-based practices (including EMDR, CBT, Internal Family Systems) as it is in my collaborative work with your unique growth process.
I specialize in helping you to find a joyful, balanced, and grounded life. I believe the most effective route to change and healing is through connection - both within yourself and in relationships with others. Navigating transitions, relationships, and challenges can be complicated - and anxiety and depression make things difficult. In sessions we address painful feelings and experiences, resulting in increased happiness and better relationships. We will work together to uncover your authentic self, build tools to create change, and tune into your innate resiliency.
I have previously worked as Clinical Director of the Family Support Center.
Do you feel stressed out? Do you worry about how all this tension is impacting your health, relationships, and work? I specialize in evidenced-based therapy to reduce stress and develop healthy communication and connection in your relationships. My initial focus is providing a warm, supportive environment while getting to know your unique situation and concerns. After we agree on a direction for therapy, I tend to be relatively directive and engaged. I help people express emotions and build relationship skills. I work with professionals and students to develop effective stress-management strategies for work-life balance and peak performance.
I have previously worked as Clinical Director of the Family Support Center.
Do you feel stressed out? Do you worry about how all this tension is impacting your health, relationships, and work? I specialize in evidenced-based therapy to reduce stress and develop healthy communication and connection in your relationships. My initial focus is providing a warm, supportive environment while getting to know your unique situation and concerns. After we agree on a direction for therapy, I tend to be relatively directive and engaged. I help people express emotions and build relationship skills. I work with professionals and students to develop effective stress-management strategies for work-life balance and peak performance.
Full Circle Yoga & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Full Circle Yoga and Therapy is a trauma-informed space facilitating life transformation through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, yoga, & mindfulness. We offer individual, group, family, and couples therapy/counseling and can usually schedule new clients within 2 weeks for an initial intake appointment.
Full Circle Yoga and Therapy is a trauma-informed space facilitating life transformation through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, yoga, & mindfulness. We offer individual, group, family, and couples therapy/counseling and can usually schedule new clients within 2 weeks for an initial intake appointment.
The primary modalities I use in my practice include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-based Psychotherapy, Somatics and more.
I am happy that you are taking the next step towards finding healing for yourself. No matter what brings you to the search for a therapist, I hope you realize that you deserve to be seen, heard, and given a space to store your deepest desires, pains, and joys in life. I strive to work from an anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the significant impact of interpersonal, systemic and intergenerational trauma. I come from a person-center, trauma-informed approach to highlight your innate resiliency in our work together. I work with adults, couples and adolescents treating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, ADHD and more.
The primary modalities I use in my practice include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-based Psychotherapy, Somatics and more.
I am happy that you are taking the next step towards finding healing for yourself. No matter what brings you to the search for a therapist, I hope you realize that you deserve to be seen, heard, and given a space to store your deepest desires, pains, and joys in life. I strive to work from an anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the significant impact of interpersonal, systemic and intergenerational trauma. I come from a person-center, trauma-informed approach to highlight your innate resiliency in our work together. I work with adults, couples and adolescents treating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, ADHD and more.
I am a middle-age woman, in a relationship for thirty years, mother of three kids, I appreciate the complexity and great value of family life.
Life is hard for all of us and with self-reflection, commitment to values, choice actions, and the ability to feel all emotions, there is sustainable joy available to each of us, even when challenged. I have enormous compassion for clients from all ages and stages of life. As a person with diabetes, I have a tenderness for all those enduring disappointment in their bodies and seeking peace with medical conditions.
I am a middle-age woman, in a relationship for thirty years, mother of three kids, I appreciate the complexity and great value of family life.
Life is hard for all of us and with self-reflection, commitment to values, choice actions, and the ability to feel all emotions, there is sustainable joy available to each of us, even when challenged. I have enormous compassion for clients from all ages and stages of life. As a person with diabetes, I have a tenderness for all those enduring disappointment in their bodies and seeking peace with medical conditions.
Greetings! I’m Ethan, a compassionate mental health therapist specializing in sexual and intimacy needs, trauma recovery, and building healthy relationships. With over 8 years of dedicated experience and specialized training, I’m here to guide you through the complexities of your journey with empathy and understanding. When I’m not in the therapy office you’ll find me outdoors exploring nature, cultivating balance and mindfulness on the yoga mat, and connecting with family and friends.
Greetings! I’m Ethan, a compassionate mental health therapist specializing in sexual and intimacy needs, trauma recovery, and building healthy relationships. With over 8 years of dedicated experience and specialized training, I’m here to guide you through the complexities of your journey with empathy and understanding. When I’m not in the therapy office you’ll find me outdoors exploring nature, cultivating balance and mindfulness on the yoga mat, and connecting with family and friends.
David Elder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
I know what it's like to struggle with the challenges of family, aging, grief, divorce, loss, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, career, self fulfillment and purpose. Married for over 44 years, having owned a family business, I learned firsthand how to find purpose and peace in the midst of stress, confusion, loss, anxiety and grief. I draw on personal experiences of raising children, marriage, owning a business, aging parents, loss of loved ones, major life transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction and stress. These life experiences give me a unique understanding and ability to help clients overcome similar challenges.
I know what it's like to struggle with the challenges of family, aging, grief, divorce, loss, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, career, self fulfillment and purpose. Married for over 44 years, having owned a family business, I learned firsthand how to find purpose and peace in the midst of stress, confusion, loss, anxiety and grief. I draw on personal experiences of raising children, marriage, owning a business, aging parents, loss of loved ones, major life transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction and stress. These life experiences give me a unique understanding and ability to help clients overcome similar challenges.
Shannee Davidson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
I specialize in Trauma, Couples Counseling, and Self Worth. My therapy style is intuitive and grounded in a gentle approach using Internal Family Systems (IFS). I don’t just want to help you by listening, but by helping you get curious about your thoughts, emotions, body sensations and limiting beliefs. In couples work, the quality of our relationships with other people is very dependent on the relationship with our own self.
I specialize in Trauma, Couples Counseling, and Self Worth. My therapy style is intuitive and grounded in a gentle approach using Internal Family Systems (IFS). I don’t just want to help you by listening, but by helping you get curious about your thoughts, emotions, body sensations and limiting beliefs. In couples work, the quality of our relationships with other people is very dependent on the relationship with our own self.
Corey C Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Based on what is needed in the moment, I use tools like mindfulness skills, DBT skills, family systems theory, and EMDR.
Every person feels stuck, sad, anxious, or scared now and then. For some, these emotions can be blips in an otherwise happy and healthy day. For others, these feelings go to extremes and just won’t leave us alone, no matter what we try. Relationship conflicts, painful memories, or social interactions can leave us feeling drained, triggered, and raw. To make matters worse, when we’re at these low points it can feel impossible to reach out for help; maybe we don’t feel like we deserve help, or like nobody could help us if we did ask. Fortunately, reaching out can be the first step towards getting your life back.
Based on what is needed in the moment, I use tools like mindfulness skills, DBT skills, family systems theory, and EMDR.
Every person feels stuck, sad, anxious, or scared now and then. For some, these emotions can be blips in an otherwise happy and healthy day. For others, these feelings go to extremes and just won’t leave us alone, no matter what we try. Relationship conflicts, painful memories, or social interactions can leave us feeling drained, triggered, and raw. To make matters worse, when we’re at these low points it can feel impossible to reach out for help; maybe we don’t feel like we deserve help, or like nobody could help us if we did ask. Fortunately, reaching out can be the first step towards getting your life back.
Jake Stucki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Hope of healing is at the heart of my work. There are many who have come to believe feeling numb, disconnected, and incredibly lonely is normal. You do not have to live this way. Anxieties and sorrows can spiral into feelings of helplessness, leading to self-isolation, suffering, and uncertainty about how to find support. I am passionate about facilitating time and space for awareness of all that makes you who you are. As a Level One trained IFS (Internal Family Systems) practitioner, I strive to help you access and embrace the inner parts of you, guiding you back to love of Self through understanding and healing.
Hope of healing is at the heart of my work. There are many who have come to believe feeling numb, disconnected, and incredibly lonely is normal. You do not have to live this way. Anxieties and sorrows can spiral into feelings of helplessness, leading to self-isolation, suffering, and uncertainty about how to find support. I am passionate about facilitating time and space for awareness of all that makes you who you are. As a Level One trained IFS (Internal Family Systems) practitioner, I strive to help you access and embrace the inner parts of you, guiding you back to love of Self through understanding and healing.
Amalia Gamboa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (Online Only)
I use a mix of different modalities tailored to the needs of both the client and family.
I am a native Costa Rican who completed a bachelor’s degree in eco-tourism. I then worked at Outward Bound Costa Rica before getting a job as a field guide in a wilderness program and shortly after became the field director before earning a master’s degree in social work.I have worked in settings such as juvenile correction and wilderness therapy. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds, particularly teens and young adults who struggle with risk-taking behaviors, defiance, and substance abuse.
I use a mix of different modalities tailored to the needs of both the client and family.
I am a native Costa Rican who completed a bachelor’s degree in eco-tourism. I then worked at Outward Bound Costa Rica before getting a job as a field guide in a wilderness program and shortly after became the field director before earning a master’s degree in social work.I have worked in settings such as juvenile correction and wilderness therapy. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds, particularly teens and young adults who struggle with risk-taking behaviors, defiance, and substance abuse.
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Parents are not provided with a user manual for their children, and, even if they find one, it often lacks the nuances to help your family.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is experienced in the treatment and assessment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am committed to flexibly utilizing evidence-based modalities, allowing me to tailor treatment to meet each client’s needs to help them build a meaningful life. In addition to therapy, I conduct diagnostic and comprehensive psychological evaluations for individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting concerns. My goal for evaluations is to provide helpful and validating information that the client, and their family, can use to guide treatment.
Parents are not provided with a user manual for their children, and, even if they find one, it often lacks the nuances to help your family.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is experienced in the treatment and assessment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am committed to flexibly utilizing evidence-based modalities, allowing me to tailor treatment to meet each client’s needs to help them build a meaningful life. In addition to therapy, I conduct diagnostic and comprehensive psychological evaluations for individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting concerns. My goal for evaluations is to provide helpful and validating information that the client, and their family, can use to guide treatment.
Dr. Jourdan Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, CMPC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Specialties: Anxiety & Stress Management, Relationship & Family Issues, Sport & Performance Psychology, Mental Skills Training, Biofeedback, and Performance Enhancement.
As a therapist and mental performance consultant, I have had the privilege of providing therapy to a diverse range of clients. I specialize in high-performance psychology, which focuses on addressing mental health concerns while helping individuals reach their highest potential in performance and happiness. My passion lies in empowering people to develop a mindset free from self-doubt, fear, and anxiety. Together, we’ll identify the barriers preventing you from achieving your personal, athletic, or professional goals and work mindfully to overcome them. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to becoming your best self.
Specialties: Anxiety & Stress Management, Relationship & Family Issues, Sport & Performance Psychology, Mental Skills Training, Biofeedback, and Performance Enhancement.
As a therapist and mental performance consultant, I have had the privilege of providing therapy to a diverse range of clients. I specialize in high-performance psychology, which focuses on addressing mental health concerns while helping individuals reach their highest potential in performance and happiness. My passion lies in empowering people to develop a mindset free from self-doubt, fear, and anxiety. Together, we’ll identify the barriers preventing you from achieving your personal, athletic, or professional goals and work mindfully to overcome them. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to becoming your best self.
Nathan Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (Online Only)
I've always loved the outdoors, hiking, traveling, learning new cultures, though now I mostly like spending time with my family and our 2 dogs and 1 cat.
I specialize in working with anxieties, depression, trauma, as well as with teens and parents. I’ve worked with kids most of my life in one form or another doing therapy, mentoring, and teaching English abroad. Whatever is bothering you I’m here to help. LGBTQ friendly. I believe in giving the best available treatment that’s backed up by research (CBT, ACT, trauma-focused care, etc.) and then match your needs to these therapies that fit your personality and lifestyle.
I've always loved the outdoors, hiking, traveling, learning new cultures, though now I mostly like spending time with my family and our 2 dogs and 1 cat.
I specialize in working with anxieties, depression, trauma, as well as with teens and parents. I’ve worked with kids most of my life in one form or another doing therapy, mentoring, and teaching English abroad. Whatever is bothering you I’m here to help. LGBTQ friendly. I believe in giving the best available treatment that’s backed up by research (CBT, ACT, trauma-focused care, etc.) and then match your needs to these therapies that fit your personality and lifestyle.
Tricia Graff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Tricia and I have been in clinical practice for 20 years, specializing in child and family work, crisis work and substance use treatment. My focus is to help children and adults heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. To achieve this, I provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan that's specific to you. I'm looking forward to connecting with you and helping you work through any challenges you may be facing.
Hello, I'm Tricia and I have been in clinical practice for 20 years, specializing in child and family work, crisis work and substance use treatment. My focus is to help children and adults heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. To achieve this, I provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan that's specific to you. I'm looking forward to connecting with you and helping you work through any challenges you may be facing.
This gives me the ability to offer a truly family systems focus to solving relationship issues.
My clinical focus is relationship counseling with 80% to 90% of my caseload devoted to working with couples. I use my own model based on my training with John Gottman and Harvel Hendrix that focuses somewhat on insight, but mostly on behavioral change and communication. I team with the couple to find solutions that work for them and increase the satisfaction that they both experience in the relationship. I also work with individuals on relationship issues.
This gives me the ability to offer a truly family systems focus to solving relationship issues.
My clinical focus is relationship counseling with 80% to 90% of my caseload devoted to working with couples. I use my own model based on my training with John Gottman and Harvel Hendrix that focuses somewhat on insight, but mostly on behavioral change and communication. I team with the couple to find solutions that work for them and increase the satisfaction that they both experience in the relationship. I also work with individuals on relationship issues.
Holly Grayson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
If you have been exposed to a traumatic incident you may be unaware of how that event has affected your daily functioning. Later, you may have difficulty controlling your anger, sadness, anxiety, sleeping etc. To determine if your behaviors have been affected by exposure to a traumatic event or have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), schedule and appointment with me for an assessment. I have a wide array of experience treating individual, families, and couples for a variety of issues including problems caused by trauma, depression, anxiety, poor communication skills, poor family functioning etc.
If you have been exposed to a traumatic incident you may be unaware of how that event has affected your daily functioning. Later, you may have difficulty controlling your anger, sadness, anxiety, sleeping etc. To determine if your behaviors have been affected by exposure to a traumatic event or have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), schedule and appointment with me for an assessment. I have a wide array of experience treating individual, families, and couples for a variety of issues including problems caused by trauma, depression, anxiety, poor communication skills, poor family functioning etc.
Jillian Hynynen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
I also use Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to help empower families.
I am passionate about working with individuals, as well as their loved ones, who may struggle with an eating disorder or disordered eating, low self-esteem and poor body image. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. I want to help empower you along your journey to achieve your therapeutic goals. Together we will identify your values and "why" for recovery. I will also help you learn and practice new skills to help you feel empowered outside of therapy.
I also use Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to help empower families.
I am passionate about working with individuals, as well as their loved ones, who may struggle with an eating disorder or disordered eating, low self-esteem and poor body image. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. I want to help empower you along your journey to achieve your therapeutic goals. Together we will identify your values and "why" for recovery. I will also help you learn and practice new skills to help you feel empowered outside of therapy.
My therapy approaches are scientifically researched and highly effective, strength-based treatments, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Family Systems, EFT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.
I offer virtual therapy for people suffering with symptoms of trauma, major depression, severe anxiety, ADHD, autism, grief, intellectual disabilities, behavioral disorders, women’s issues, men’s issues, relationship, marital, parenting issues, divorce, as well as phase of life transitions. I have also worked with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and individuals and families dealing with substance abuse/addiction issues. I am very comfortable with people of all gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and Allies (LGBTQIA+).
My therapy approaches are scientifically researched and highly effective, strength-based treatments, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Family Systems, EFT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.
I offer virtual therapy for people suffering with symptoms of trauma, major depression, severe anxiety, ADHD, autism, grief, intellectual disabilities, behavioral disorders, women’s issues, men’s issues, relationship, marital, parenting issues, divorce, as well as phase of life transitions. I have also worked with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and individuals and families dealing with substance abuse/addiction issues. I am very comfortable with people of all gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and Allies (LGBTQIA+).
James K Ott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAI, CIP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
I am a Certified ARISE Interventionist to facilitate a family intervention to those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is destructive not only to the person addicted, but also their family and friends. I specialize in treating addiction and the correlating feelings of worthlessness, depression, and anxiety. Healing from substance abuse and/or mood imbalance is done by strengthening an individual's mental, physical, and spiritual nature, stopping negative cycles, and re-creating an authentic person. To support the healing process I provide therapeutic services for both individuals and their families. Most therapy is usually accomplished in 2-4 months. I offer a consultation to determine if my skill-set matches your needs.
I am a Certified ARISE Interventionist to facilitate a family intervention to those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is destructive not only to the person addicted, but also their family and friends. I specialize in treating addiction and the correlating feelings of worthlessness, depression, and anxiety. Healing from substance abuse and/or mood imbalance is done by strengthening an individual's mental, physical, and spiritual nature, stopping negative cycles, and re-creating an authentic person. To support the healing process I provide therapeutic services for both individuals and their families. Most therapy is usually accomplished in 2-4 months. I offer a consultation to determine if my skill-set matches your needs.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.