Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Springville, UT

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Healing Haven Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663
Marilyn works with complex trauma, dissociation, recent traumatic events, attachment issues, couples and those experiencing grief.
Marilyn is passionate about helping people with trauma find peace! Depression, anxiety and other symptoms often accompany trauma. Marilyn has a wealth of life experience that enables her to understand and empathize with her clients, helping them to then communicate with her. Her primary goal is to connect with her clients and build a strong therapeutic relationship.
Marilyn works with complex trauma, dissociation, recent traumatic events, attachment issues, couples and those experiencing grief.
Marilyn is passionate about helping people with trauma find peace! Depression, anxiety and other symptoms often accompany trauma. Marilyn has a wealth of life experience that enables her to understand and empathize with her clients, helping them to then communicate with her. Her primary goal is to connect with her clients and build a strong therapeutic relationship.
(801) 923-6076 View (801) 923-6076
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May Reyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitation and Reprocessing) which has been effective with trauma and anxieties.
No, you’re not going crazy, parenting is hard! Do you wonder why your child displays certain behaviors? Do you feel overwhelmed by trying to figure it out? Do you feel stressed or depressed or have you experienced something really hard that you keep thinking about? I’m here to help. I am compassionate and deeply committed to supporting people to find joy and happiness in life and overcome hardship. I combine multiple different approaches to help heal all of you and help you live the life you want and deserve.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitation and Reprocessing) which has been effective with trauma and anxieties.
No, you’re not going crazy, parenting is hard! Do you wonder why your child displays certain behaviors? Do you feel overwhelmed by trying to figure it out? Do you feel stressed or depressed or have you experienced something really hard that you keep thinking about? I’m here to help. I am compassionate and deeply committed to supporting people to find joy and happiness in life and overcome hardship. I combine multiple different approaches to help heal all of you and help you live the life you want and deserve.
(801) 618-4367 View (801) 618-4367
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Mary Latu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
I use trauma informed practices including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy), IFS, TF-CBT ( Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Attachment Theory.
Distressing and traumatic experiences can leave us feeling confused, alone and emotionally disconnected. As a trauma informed therapist I assist individuals in confronting, making sense of and resolving past, traumatic experiences. I help my clients connect present day, unhelpful behaviors, beliefs and attitudes to unresolved, lived experiences. I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults. My areas of expertise include: trauma, anxiety and depressive disorders, maternal mental health (i.e. postpartum depression), grief and loss and issues of self-esteem.
I use trauma informed practices including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy), IFS, TF-CBT ( Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Attachment Theory.
Distressing and traumatic experiences can leave us feeling confused, alone and emotionally disconnected. As a trauma informed therapist I assist individuals in confronting, making sense of and resolving past, traumatic experiences. I help my clients connect present day, unhelpful behaviors, beliefs and attitudes to unresolved, lived experiences. I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults. My areas of expertise include: trauma, anxiety and depressive disorders, maternal mental health (i.e. postpartum depression), grief and loss and issues of self-esteem.
(801) 893-9324 View (801) 893-9324
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Melissa Wilkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
I have experience working with clients that are coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
I base my approach to therapy on exploring your unique life story and how it is impacting your current thoughts, feelings and behavior. My goal as a therapist is to walk beside you on the path to recovery from both the large and small traumas inherent in the human experience. I have found that the greatest success in therapy comes as clients build healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships by identifying and reframing the unhealthy and inaccurate beliefs that lead to behavior.
I have experience working with clients that are coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
I base my approach to therapy on exploring your unique life story and how it is impacting your current thoughts, feelings and behavior. My goal as a therapist is to walk beside you on the path to recovery from both the large and small traumas inherent in the human experience. I have found that the greatest success in therapy comes as clients build healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships by identifying and reframing the unhealthy and inaccurate beliefs that lead to behavior.
(385) 293-1670 View (385) 293-1670
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Rachel Ellingson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663  (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, grief, adjustment issues, anxiety, and depression.
Have you been feeling stuck? Maybe the past keeps coming to the present and messing with your life goals, daily activities or the people that matter most. You don't have to keep struggling against the emotions or the endless numbness. I want to hear your story and provide tools and skills to help you lift yourself out of the muck. I am honored by your consideration to work with me and my deepest desire is to facilitate healing, growth and hope. And maybe you can feel like yourself again!
I specialize in trauma, grief, adjustment issues, anxiety, and depression.
Have you been feeling stuck? Maybe the past keeps coming to the present and messing with your life goals, daily activities or the people that matter most. You don't have to keep struggling against the emotions or the endless numbness. I want to hear your story and provide tools and skills to help you lift yourself out of the muck. I am honored by your consideration to work with me and my deepest desire is to facilitate healing, growth and hope. And maybe you can feel like yourself again!
(385) 350-8623 View (385) 350-8623
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Amy Sygnatowicz
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC, MSci, CGT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663  (Online Only)
She is specialized and trained in: EFT, IFS, Somatic Therapy, and is trauma-informed.
When navigating life’s difficulties, it matters greatly to work with someone who is empathetic, compassionate, and relatable. I have several years’ experience working with challenging life experiences, including: Marriage and Relationship Issues, Healthy Divorce and Separation, Grief Counseling, Women’s Issues, Healthy Co-parenting, Faith Transitions and Religious Trauma, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Sexuality, Childhood Trauma, and many Mental Health Issues. I am also a Certified Gottman Method Therapist (CGT), and am passionate about strengthening marriages and relationships.
She is specialized and trained in: EFT, IFS, Somatic Therapy, and is trauma-informed.
When navigating life’s difficulties, it matters greatly to work with someone who is empathetic, compassionate, and relatable. I have several years’ experience working with challenging life experiences, including: Marriage and Relationship Issues, Healthy Divorce and Separation, Grief Counseling, Women’s Issues, Healthy Co-parenting, Faith Transitions and Religious Trauma, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Sexuality, Childhood Trauma, and many Mental Health Issues. I am also a Certified Gottman Method Therapist (CGT), and am passionate about strengthening marriages and relationships.
(385) 526-7162 View (385) 526-7162
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Michael Douglas Brunson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663
I have worked successfully with a variety of problems and concerns that patients have presented, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addictions and alcohol dependence, and other issues.
I have provided psychotherapy services to a variety of adolescent and adult patients in many settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential programs. In my private practice, my patients have many types of issues and concerns, and in essence they generally are seeking help to better navigate this journey we call life. I use a variety of treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, existential/psychodynamic, mindfulness, and others to help individuals identify goals and to develop and implement effective coping strategies to enhance well-being and to feel better.
I have worked successfully with a variety of problems and concerns that patients have presented, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addictions and alcohol dependence, and other issues.
I have provided psychotherapy services to a variety of adolescent and adult patients in many settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential programs. In my private practice, my patients have many types of issues and concerns, and in essence they generally are seeking help to better navigate this journey we call life. I use a variety of treatment approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, existential/psychodynamic, mindfulness, and others to help individuals identify goals and to develop and implement effective coping strategies to enhance well-being and to feel better.
(385) 213-1392 View (385) 213-1392
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Doriann S Pye
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, emotion regulation, marriage relationships, trauma, and PTSD.
I strongly believe in the facet of the human spirit which is indomitable. This quality traverses culture and ethnicity, and so often plays a major role in recovery. The concept of radical acceptance invites individuals to embrace a regret of the past and fear of the future as part of the human experience while discovering what they truly value as they achieve treatment goals working toward sustainable mental health. As individuals learn to accept the fear that accompanies risk, the journey towards healing is a remarkable one to witness and, for me, is the true payoff as a therapist.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, emotion regulation, marriage relationships, trauma, and PTSD.
I strongly believe in the facet of the human spirit which is indomitable. This quality traverses culture and ethnicity, and so often plays a major role in recovery. The concept of radical acceptance invites individuals to embrace a regret of the past and fear of the future as part of the human experience while discovering what they truly value as they achieve treatment goals working toward sustainable mental health. As individuals learn to accept the fear that accompanies risk, the journey towards healing is a remarkable one to witness and, for me, is the true payoff as a therapist.
(801) 682-4617 View (801) 682-4617
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Brian Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
As a therapist, I specialize in healing trauma and attachment wounds, among many other issues.
What if you could find peace within your inner pains, hurts, and nightmares or had a way to slow down the memories caused after persistent traumatic or negative experience? Instead I would like to help you be able to work through the distress in your life keeping you from sleep, so you can again wake up in the morning feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep.
As a therapist, I specialize in healing trauma and attachment wounds, among many other issues.
What if you could find peace within your inner pains, hurts, and nightmares or had a way to slow down the memories caused after persistent traumatic or negative experience? Instead I would like to help you be able to work through the distress in your life keeping you from sleep, so you can again wake up in the morning feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep.
(801) 316-8422 View (801) 316-8422
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Beth O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663
Waitlist for new clients
As a Trauma certified Attachment therapist with a client-centered approach, I prioritize your therapy goals and unique experience.
We all have strengths and skills. Sometimes we have tried everything and are out of ideas. If we knew a better way, we would use it! Sometimes we face challenges we could not anticipate or prepare for. The stress we deal with, the depression or anxiety we feel, can interfere with our relationships or functioning and become an obstacle to the life we want. Understanding how our past shapes our present can help us create a more hopeful, satisfying future. If your challenges have brought you to the point where you are ready for additional support, I’d like to help you increase your tool box and reconnect with your own resilience.
As a Trauma certified Attachment therapist with a client-centered approach, I prioritize your therapy goals and unique experience.
We all have strengths and skills. Sometimes we have tried everything and are out of ideas. If we knew a better way, we would use it! Sometimes we face challenges we could not anticipate or prepare for. The stress we deal with, the depression or anxiety we feel, can interfere with our relationships or functioning and become an obstacle to the life we want. Understanding how our past shapes our present can help us create a more hopeful, satisfying future. If your challenges have brought you to the point where you are ready for additional support, I’d like to help you increase your tool box and reconnect with your own resilience.
(801) 516-4674 View (801) 516-4674
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Kaydee LeMonds-Knepper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663
I specialize in working with teens and adults through a trauma-informed lens.
Mental health matters, and sometimes we need help and support to get us to where we want to be. My goal is to help you feel safe, understood, and respected. Your healing journey matters, and I would like nothing more than to help you along the way. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma, I’m here to help. I enjoy engaging clients in parts work through Internal Family Systems (IFS). I've found that IFS can be very effective in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I specialize in working with teens and adults through a trauma-informed lens.
Mental health matters, and sometimes we need help and support to get us to where we want to be. My goal is to help you feel safe, understood, and respected. Your healing journey matters, and I would like nothing more than to help you along the way. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma, I’m here to help. I enjoy engaging clients in parts work through Internal Family Systems (IFS). I've found that IFS can be very effective in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression.
(385) 316-7262 x2 View (385) 316-7262 x2
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Bobbie Pugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663
I have received training in and utilize Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (DBT) and I am a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.
Your child means the world to you. You’ve worked and invested so much throughout the years for their benefit and well being. Despite all the planning and parenting preparation you did, there are somethings that you weren’t prepared for: Constant arguments at home and meltdowns. Emails/calls from the school of your child struggling with focus and sitting still. A child that worries and is scared so much of the time. When your teenager says to their friends “I just want to die.” How to help your child through big life changes such as divorce, a move, or the death of a loved one. Or, if someone has purposely hurt him/her.
I have received training in and utilize Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (DBT) and I am a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.
Your child means the world to you. You’ve worked and invested so much throughout the years for their benefit and well being. Despite all the planning and parenting preparation you did, there are somethings that you weren’t prepared for: Constant arguments at home and meltdowns. Emails/calls from the school of your child struggling with focus and sitting still. A child that worries and is scared so much of the time. When your teenager says to their friends “I just want to die.” How to help your child through big life changes such as divorce, a move, or the death of a loved one. Or, if someone has purposely hurt him/her.
(801) 821-4061 View (801) 821-4061
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Suzanne H Maddocks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
Feeling stuck or a lost? Are you exhausted and tired of not feeling like yourself? Not sure what to do? I want to help! I offer supportive space to navigate your challenges. I love to help find solutions to depression, trauma and porn addiction. Through personalized support, I want to help you to gain peace and clarity, reduce mental strain, and discover healthier coping mechanisms. I have a new office in Springville!
Feeling stuck or a lost? Are you exhausted and tired of not feeling like yourself? Not sure what to do? I want to help! I offer supportive space to navigate your challenges. I love to help find solutions to depression, trauma and porn addiction. Through personalized support, I want to help you to gain peace and clarity, reduce mental strain, and discover healthier coping mechanisms. I have a new office in Springville!
(801) 666-2669 View (801) 666-2669
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Best Life Therapy - Diana Cornell
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663
I find great purpose in assisting clients who have experienced significant trauma to find peace in their lives.
I love being able to connect with others and I believe that I have a nurturing personality which can help put others at ease while validating their life experiences. I love being able to see growth and empowerment with individuals. I have worked in diverse settings which have included a residential addiction treatment center, a metro jail, community mental health and a mid-size counseling agency.
I find great purpose in assisting clients who have experienced significant trauma to find peace in their lives.
I love being able to connect with others and I believe that I have a nurturing personality which can help put others at ease while validating their life experiences. I love being able to see growth and empowerment with individuals. I have worked in diverse settings which have included a residential addiction treatment center, a metro jail, community mental health and a mid-size counseling agency.
(385) 786-6067 View (385) 786-6067
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Lori Marchant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
I have helped individuals in situations of abuse, marital concerns, postpartum depression, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma ( PTSD).
Life can be hard with feelings of depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. I know that it can often feel overwhelming, and it is easy to feel stuck. I also know that by being heard and validated, by learning new strategies to cope, and by understanding how trauma impacts each of us, that life can get better and can be rewarding. You don't have to be defined by your past and there is always hope for better days. At Best Life Therapy I want to help you understand who you are, that you have value, and that you matter.
I have helped individuals in situations of abuse, marital concerns, postpartum depression, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma ( PTSD).
Life can be hard with feelings of depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. I know that it can often feel overwhelming, and it is easy to feel stuck. I also know that by being heard and validated, by learning new strategies to cope, and by understanding how trauma impacts each of us, that life can get better and can be rewarding. You don't have to be defined by your past and there is always hope for better days. At Best Life Therapy I want to help you understand who you are, that you have value, and that you matter.
(801) 217-9219 View (801) 217-9219
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Jeremy Jensen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663
One of my goals with therapy is to help others find meaning in their lives. It can be difficult when one feels as if they are not healthy emotionally or mentally. I work to have a good natured approach and strong connection that can help me assist clients in finding positive aspects in themselves and in building resiliency and strength. I have worked with a wide-ranging populace of clients and have expertise in working with trauma. I believe that the key to good therapy is the relationship, and I am a person-centered therapist, yet I work with any different modalities, depending on each individuals needs.
One of my goals with therapy is to help others find meaning in their lives. It can be difficult when one feels as if they are not healthy emotionally or mentally. I work to have a good natured approach and strong connection that can help me assist clients in finding positive aspects in themselves and in building resiliency and strength. I have worked with a wide-ranging populace of clients and have expertise in working with trauma. I believe that the key to good therapy is the relationship, and I am a person-centered therapist, yet I work with any different modalities, depending on each individuals needs.
(801) 406-8672 View (801) 406-8672
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Dr. Dominic Schmuck
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
Waitlist for new clients
As a secular psychologist, I specialize in helping adults through life transitions such as faith crises, identity exploration, and professional burnout; and I help individuals heal from trauma and abuse - including religious & relational trauma.
Do you feel anxious or disconnected from yourself because of a major life change? Is constant stress leaving you burnt out? Perhaps the lingering effects of trauma cast a silent shadow over you, or experiencing joy seems like a distant memory. If so, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help you navigate these challenges, rediscover yourself, and find balance & fulfillment. Together, we'll create a plan with practical solutions to help you cultivate more self-compassion & life satisfaction, and decrease stress & anxiety. Booking a therapy session today might be the hardest, yet best decision you can make.
As a secular psychologist, I specialize in helping adults through life transitions such as faith crises, identity exploration, and professional burnout; and I help individuals heal from trauma and abuse - including religious & relational trauma.
Do you feel anxious or disconnected from yourself because of a major life change? Is constant stress leaving you burnt out? Perhaps the lingering effects of trauma cast a silent shadow over you, or experiencing joy seems like a distant memory. If so, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help you navigate these challenges, rediscover yourself, and find balance & fulfillment. Together, we'll create a plan with practical solutions to help you cultivate more self-compassion & life satisfaction, and decrease stress & anxiety. Booking a therapy session today might be the hardest, yet best decision you can make.
(801) 810-2752 View (801) 810-2752
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Jaedyn Pond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
Let me help you heal from your trauma, overcome depression and/or anxiety, and learn to cope with stress.
You deserve to be happy, every person does, but life is hard. It can feel like you're barely keeping your nose above the water on the best of days; on the worst of days you feel thousands of feet below the water. Everyday stresses are hard enough, but trauma, depression, and/or anxiety are like weights tied to your ankles, making it even harder to stay afloat. Even worse, society makes us feel defective if we admit to needing help, but society is so very wrong. It takes great strength to ask for help. You're reading this, looking for someone to remove the weights from your ankles and give you a life raft. I can do that for you.
Let me help you heal from your trauma, overcome depression and/or anxiety, and learn to cope with stress.
You deserve to be happy, every person does, but life is hard. It can feel like you're barely keeping your nose above the water on the best of days; on the worst of days you feel thousands of feet below the water. Everyday stresses are hard enough, but trauma, depression, and/or anxiety are like weights tied to your ankles, making it even harder to stay afloat. Even worse, society makes us feel defective if we admit to needing help, but society is so very wrong. It takes great strength to ask for help. You're reading this, looking for someone to remove the weights from your ankles and give you a life raft. I can do that for you.
(801) 658-4669 View (801) 658-4669
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Joseph Dee Tenney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
I'm passionate about treating PTSD (specialization in treating sexual trauma), OCD, anxiety, depression, anger and chemical and sexual addictions.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
I'm passionate about treating PTSD (specialization in treating sexual trauma), OCD, anxiety, depression, anger and chemical and sexual addictions.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
(801) 701-1644 View (801) 701-1644
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Adam Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springville, UT 84663
I use Neurofeedback to treat diverse emotional, psychological, and cognitive problems such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, brain injury, learning disorders, PTSD, sleep disorders, and addiction.
The human mind can get stuck in negative emotions, beliefs, and other patterns which make it feel impossible to move forward in life. I specialize in interventions (particularly EMDR, ACT, and BWRT) that enable the mind to let release old patterns quickly and often permanently. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety. But these same interventions work wonders with addictions, depression, and other serious problems.
I use Neurofeedback to treat diverse emotional, psychological, and cognitive problems such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, brain injury, learning disorders, PTSD, sleep disorders, and addiction.
The human mind can get stuck in negative emotions, beliefs, and other patterns which make it feel impossible to move forward in life. I specialize in interventions (particularly EMDR, ACT, and BWRT) that enable the mind to let release old patterns quickly and often permanently. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety. But these same interventions work wonders with addictions, depression, and other serious problems.
(801) 921-4640 View (801) 921-4640
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.