LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Sandy, UT
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I offer counseling for anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, EMDR, LGBTQ+, gender, faith crisis, abuse, stress, career change, divorce, relationship issues, teen issues, conflict resolution, personality disorders first responder care and grief.
I have an extensive 20-year background as a therapist in a multitude of settings. I am committed and passionate to my work in helping individuals and families find their inner strength and resilience to live their best life. I specialize in treating trauma, addition and relationship issues. I am a certified addiction counselor, an EMDR trauma practitioner, and have extensive training in psychodynamic and attachment theory. I also utilize mindfulness-based ACT therapy techniques with my clients. I am a MindShield practitioner and trainer as well.
I offer counseling for anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, EMDR, LGBTQ+, gender, faith crisis, abuse, stress, career change, divorce, relationship issues, teen issues, conflict resolution, personality disorders first responder care and grief.
I have an extensive 20-year background as a therapist in a multitude of settings. I am committed and passionate to my work in helping individuals and families find their inner strength and resilience to live their best life. I specialize in treating trauma, addition and relationship issues. I am a certified addiction counselor, an EMDR trauma practitioner, and have extensive training in psychodynamic and attachment theory. I also utilize mindfulness-based ACT therapy techniques with my clients. I am a MindShield practitioner and trainer as well.
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Life stressors and traumatic events can cause anxiety, depression, and other uncomfortable emotions. I work with teens and adults who seek to understand the “why” of their emotions and behaviors, and move away from feeling hopeless, exhausted, or numb. We will work together to help you better understand yourself, discuss hard topics, and build skills to experience healing and growth.
Life stressors and traumatic events can cause anxiety, depression, and other uncomfortable emotions. I work with teens and adults who seek to understand the “why” of their emotions and behaviors, and move away from feeling hopeless, exhausted, or numb. We will work together to help you better understand yourself, discuss hard topics, and build skills to experience healing and growth.
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We all need connection, understanding and to know that we truly belong to be healthy. At times in life we can feel as though we are isolated and there is no safe way to be seen and accepted by others. Whether it is due to a recent life transition, relationship trauma, poor self-worth, or a myriad of other struggles, we are here to help you toward greater courage to live life more fully!
We all need connection, understanding and to know that we truly belong to be healthy. At times in life we can feel as though we are isolated and there is no safe way to be seen and accepted by others. Whether it is due to a recent life transition, relationship trauma, poor self-worth, or a myriad of other struggles, we are here to help you toward greater courage to live life more fully!
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In my 6 years as an advocate for victims of crime, I witnessed the impact trauma can have on the mind and the body. I am passionate about bringing awareness to the effects of trauma and am actively involved in organizations dedicated to effectively responding to and eliminating intimate partner violence and sexual assault. I understand that for many trauma survivors, healing may seem an impossible task. I believe that healing can be achieved by eliminating feelings of shame and developing effective coping skills through evidence-based treatment in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
In my 6 years as an advocate for victims of crime, I witnessed the impact trauma can have on the mind and the body. I am passionate about bringing awareness to the effects of trauma and am actively involved in organizations dedicated to effectively responding to and eliminating intimate partner violence and sexual assault. I understand that for many trauma survivors, healing may seem an impossible task. I believe that healing can be achieved by eliminating feelings of shame and developing effective coping skills through evidence-based treatment in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
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Ryan C. Randall, LCSW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84092
I value and celebrate individuals who come all walks of life. I believe there are strengths and perspectives to be found in the life experience we face each day. There are many pieces and parts that make us who we are; our life history, our race, gender, gender expression, age, sexual identities, abilities, religious beliefs, and spiritualities. Pieces that are apart of us, but not always in harmony. I believe as we acknowledge, explore and embrace these conflicts, we can find a new meaning to our suffering, new ways of coping, and a new perspective on life.
I value and celebrate individuals who come all walks of life. I believe there are strengths and perspectives to be found in the life experience we face each day. There are many pieces and parts that make us who we are; our life history, our race, gender, gender expression, age, sexual identities, abilities, religious beliefs, and spiritualities. Pieces that are apart of us, but not always in harmony. I believe as we acknowledge, explore and embrace these conflicts, we can find a new meaning to our suffering, new ways of coping, and a new perspective on life.
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As a therapist, I am passionate about helping others feel empowered, finding their inner strength, learning to love themselves, and being an advocate for themselves. Therapy is a space where a person should feel safe and understood; a judgement-free zone.
As a therapist, I am passionate about helping others feel empowered, finding their inner strength, learning to love themselves, and being an advocate for themselves. Therapy is a space where a person should feel safe and understood; a judgement-free zone.
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Specializing in attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I guide clients through shifts in beliefs, purpose, and identity. My therapeutic approach includes attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Whether questioning faith, exploring sexual or gender identity, or re-evaluating relationships, I provide a judgment-free space to understand and process these changes.
Specializing in attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I guide clients through shifts in beliefs, purpose, and identity. My therapeutic approach includes attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Whether questioning faith, exploring sexual or gender identity, or re-evaluating relationships, I provide a judgment-free space to understand and process these changes.
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Accepting new clients. When starting therapy, you may wonder what to expect. Each client brings their own unique experiences, values, and strengths to therapy. Therapists also have their own unique style of providing treatment or certain techniques they rely on. It is important to find a therapist that you “click” with. My approach tends to center on building a trusting therapeutic relationship between us that emphasizes the client as the expert of their lives. Research shows that strong therapeutic alliances can predict positive outcomes in therapy.
Accepting new clients. When starting therapy, you may wonder what to expect. Each client brings their own unique experiences, values, and strengths to therapy. Therapists also have their own unique style of providing treatment or certain techniques they rely on. It is important to find a therapist that you “click” with. My approach tends to center on building a trusting therapeutic relationship between us that emphasizes the client as the expert of their lives. Research shows that strong therapeutic alliances can predict positive outcomes in therapy.
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Michelle Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84092
I believe that self trust and connection to self offers the freedom to live a fulfilling and authentic life. We show up better in relationships when we learn to show up well for ourselves. At times, our own personal exhaustion, loneliness, hurt, worry, and fear can contribute to relational distress, inability to cope, and difficulty recognizing our inner strengths. If we can learn to be honest with ourselves and others about our needs and desires we can begin to heal past or current wounds and strengthen relationships.
I believe that self trust and connection to self offers the freedom to live a fulfilling and authentic life. We show up better in relationships when we learn to show up well for ourselves. At times, our own personal exhaustion, loneliness, hurt, worry, and fear can contribute to relational distress, inability to cope, and difficulty recognizing our inner strengths. If we can learn to be honest with ourselves and others about our needs and desires we can begin to heal past or current wounds and strengthen relationships.
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I consider it a privilege to partner with people who are struggling emotionally to help them find effective, long-term solutions to their difficulties. I believe it takes courage to ask for help. That is why I am committed to providing a setting for my clients that is both enriching and safe. I approach each person with warmth, directness and openness to make sure they feel well supported through the change process. I listen with compassion to what my clients are really saying. This is a critical piece in creating the space necessary for important work to be done.
I consider it a privilege to partner with people who are struggling emotionally to help them find effective, long-term solutions to their difficulties. I believe it takes courage to ask for help. That is why I am committed to providing a setting for my clients that is both enriching and safe. I approach each person with warmth, directness and openness to make sure they feel well supported through the change process. I listen with compassion to what my clients are really saying. This is a critical piece in creating the space necessary for important work to be done.
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Porter Rex Macey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84094
As owner and clinical director of Amber Creek Counseling, I have the ability to help that goes beyond my own clinical abilities. I love my job and as a therapist I want to work with everyone, but I understand that my schedule does not match with everyone. With a whole team of trusted mental health providers at our disposal we can work together to find you a clinician that will fit perfectly with your needs, schedule, and personality. Please reach out if you are considering focusing on your mental health for any reason. I look forward to getting to know you!
As owner and clinical director of Amber Creek Counseling, I have the ability to help that goes beyond my own clinical abilities. I love my job and as a therapist I want to work with everyone, but I understand that my schedule does not match with everyone. With a whole team of trusted mental health providers at our disposal we can work together to find you a clinician that will fit perfectly with your needs, schedule, and personality. Please reach out if you are considering focusing on your mental health for any reason. I look forward to getting to know you!
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Sometimes it is difficult to value ourselves. I believe all individuals have innate worth, and it is my goal to guide clients toward this understanding as self-insight and a healthy self-concept are foundational for emotional and mental well-being. Collaboratively, we will help you develop a kinder, more accurate view of self, deepen empathy, expand perspective, and foster peace and acceptance through trying journeys. Personal experiences have given me insight into depression, anger, and fear and the strength that comes from a trying situation.
Sometimes it is difficult to value ourselves. I believe all individuals have innate worth, and it is my goal to guide clients toward this understanding as self-insight and a healthy self-concept are foundational for emotional and mental well-being. Collaboratively, we will help you develop a kinder, more accurate view of self, deepen empathy, expand perspective, and foster peace and acceptance through trying journeys. Personal experiences have given me insight into depression, anger, and fear and the strength that comes from a trying situation.
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Aida Aghajanyan
Associate Mental Health Counselor, ACMHC
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070 (Online Only)
Unprocessed pain and emotional wounds can deepen over time and cause us to disconnect from ourselves and others. My purpose is to help individuals develop more authentic and secure relationships with themselves and with others while experiencing emotional growth, healing and hope. I help guide individuals through a process of self-discovery and provide tools to connect with inner strengths and resources that bring about personal growth.
Unprocessed pain and emotional wounds can deepen over time and cause us to disconnect from ourselves and others. My purpose is to help individuals develop more authentic and secure relationships with themselves and with others while experiencing emotional growth, healing and hope. I help guide individuals through a process of self-discovery and provide tools to connect with inner strengths and resources that bring about personal growth.
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Welcome! I truly respect and admire you for taking this step toward self-discovery and growth, and I would be honored to be part of your journey. Therapy is simply a path that can guide you to the answers you already have inside yourself. I'm committed to and passionate about helping people find their own inner wisdom, and therefore deeper healing, meaning, and fulfillment in their lives.
Welcome! I truly respect and admire you for taking this step toward self-discovery and growth, and I would be honored to be part of your journey. Therapy is simply a path that can guide you to the answers you already have inside yourself. I'm committed to and passionate about helping people find their own inner wisdom, and therefore deeper healing, meaning, and fulfillment in their lives.
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Azucena Ramirez Langston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW, Español
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84094
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards positive change. Together we can explore your personal goals and collaborate on what plan will best work for you.
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards positive change. Together we can explore your personal goals and collaborate on what plan will best work for you.
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My style of therapy is eclectic. I am not married to one approach in particular because no single approach is appropriate for everyone. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, OCD, identity, existential, and faith crises.
My style of therapy is eclectic. I am not married to one approach in particular because no single approach is appropriate for everyone. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, OCD, identity, existential, and faith crises.
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Are you struggling with personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues? Are you and your partner experiencing communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, or feeling disconnected? I'm here to help you navigate these difficulties and work towards healing and growth. In couples therapy, I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy, a highly effective approach that focuses on understanding the unconscious dynamics influencing your relationship. Together, we'll explore your unique communication patterns, identify underlying triggers, and learn practical tools to enhance connection and intimacy.
Are you struggling with personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues? Are you and your partner experiencing communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, or feeling disconnected? I'm here to help you navigate these difficulties and work towards healing and growth. In couples therapy, I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy, a highly effective approach that focuses on understanding the unconscious dynamics influencing your relationship. Together, we'll explore your unique communication patterns, identify underlying triggers, and learn practical tools to enhance connection and intimacy.
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At our clinic we specialize in working with kids, tweens, teens and young adults who experience depression, anxiety, self worth issues, motivational challenges, impulsivity, anger, communication issues, family conflict, trauma, bullying, peer and media pressure, school challenges, friendship issues, social isolation, technology compulsions and much more.
At our clinic we specialize in working with kids, tweens, teens and young adults who experience depression, anxiety, self worth issues, motivational challenges, impulsivity, anger, communication issues, family conflict, trauma, bullying, peer and media pressure, school challenges, friendship issues, social isolation, technology compulsions and much more.
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Liz Brown Macdonald - Faith Transition - Parenting - Anxiety
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC, MS, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84094 (Online Only)
Has it been a while since you've felt like yourself? Maybe you've been irritable, overwhelmed, depressed, tired, or anxious. Let's work together to deepen your capacity for true self-compassion, lasting growth, and help you to create meaningful, fulfilling relationships in every phase of life. As Dr. Brené Brown reminds us, we are wired for connection! When we are disconnected from ourselves, it can make connecting with others difficult and unsustainable. I am honored to support my clients as they explore, identify, and courageously express their desires from an increasingly secure place which is grounded in their values.
Has it been a while since you've felt like yourself? Maybe you've been irritable, overwhelmed, depressed, tired, or anxious. Let's work together to deepen your capacity for true self-compassion, lasting growth, and help you to create meaningful, fulfilling relationships in every phase of life. As Dr. Brené Brown reminds us, we are wired for connection! When we are disconnected from ourselves, it can make connecting with others difficult and unsustainable. I am honored to support my clients as they explore, identify, and courageously express their desires from an increasingly secure place which is grounded in their values.
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