Therapists for Teens in Taylorsville, UT

Stress, self-doubt, and worry can be difficult enough to manage on our own when things are "normal," but when you add the impact of the recent events our society is dealing with they can seem overwhelming. Whether a teenager or an adult, stress and trauma can make us question who we are and what's important to us. Negative emotions and thoughts get in the way of our relationships with other people and make us feel like we aren't able to be the person we want to be. Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help you make changes which bring more control and confidence in to your life.

“Just because no one can heal or do the inner work for you doesn’t mean you need to do it alone.” I believe we all have the strength to heal and do our inner work alone, but I don't believe that we have to. As humans, we are built to want and need love, care, and support. Coming to therapy is a huge step and proof of the strength you have to continue on this journey we call life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or something else, we will work to find what you need, what works best for you, and where you want to go step by step.

Feeling lost in the fog of overwhelm? You're not alone. Life throws curveballs, and sometimes they leave us feeling stuck and unsure of where to turn. If anxiety has your mind racing or depression weighs you down, I'm here to walk alongside you. Think of me as your partner in rediscovering calm and clarity. In our journey together, we'll untangle your thoughts, identify your strengths, and build practical tools to navigate whatever challenges life throws your way.

To heal it is important to be heard, understood, and seen. We go through different life events and can experience suffering along the way that impairs daily living. My goal is getting to the root of the present challenge to support lasting change so people can experience the well-being they deserve as a human right! I take an integrative, compassionate, and accepting approach meeting people where they are at focusing with experiential, emotion focused, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and person centered approaches to help people heal. I collaborate with clients to create meaning and draw out authentic living.

At times we all find ourselves in situations that we think no one else will understand. It’s easy to self-sabotage and self-criticize when you have no one to talk to. We often find ourselves putting up barriers instead of boundaries and unintentionally blocking those that want to help us. Therapy allows us to self-reflect, feel empowered, and increase our happiness.

I began my social work career working with survivors of sexual violence. Often, in the wake of a traumatic experience, the best that I could offer was a calm, grounding presence and a listening ear. I continue to feel honored to be that presence for survivors of all forms of trauma and to be able to validate their experiences, emotions, and struggles. I have worked extensively with survivors of religious trauma, primarily from Christian faiths in the South, and I look forward to supporting folks divesting from the LDS church as I begin to serve clients in Utah.

Ever wish you could just feel better? There’s nothing terribly wrong, but activities you used to enjoy are no longer working for you. It’s hard to stay focused with all the worrying and repetitive thoughts. Maybe the days are all laced with a little sadness. You’re not sure you can remember ever really feeling good, but it seems to be getting worse. Maybe you’ve started drinking, eating, shopping, or smoking more than you would like. All your will power just can’t quiet your mind or stop the yearning for something or someone you know is not good for you. That's a lot of downward energy ... same is true when you start getting better!

The mind is the most powerful tool we have in this life. It determines everything we think and do. Within our mind is our "emotional blueprint" or the platform/lens to which we view our life and act in it. Our emotional blueprint is created and designed from the time we are born to now. Some of our emotional blueprints have been severely altered negatively at no fault of our own due to early or recent traumatic experiences or ill patterns developed since childhood. Unless we are able to identify those patterns and the wiring of our emotional blueprint, progress is limited and we find ourselves back to self defeating patterns.

Sometimes, life is unpredictable. Before we know it, we can end up in a hole that appears too big to climb out of. This is particularly the case with our traumatic experiences. Whether it is big or little, traumatic experiences carry with us throughout our lives, creating lasting impressions on who we are and what we are capable of. Luckily, we have developed ways to overcome and climb out of the hole.

In today's world many of us find ourselves struggling with emotional overload. As life becomes inundated by negative experiences through media representation and personal experience. We may notice a loss of motivation or even possibly a loss of positive experiences. Eventually we may loose hope in who we are and who we wish to become. When overloaded by strong emotions, hopelessness begins to creep in. Hopelessness can feel unbearable as it restricts functioning and ability to enjoy life. Our happiness and excitement can quickly become extinguished by the anger, fear, sorrow, and intense sadness we feel. I have found myself caught.

Celeste Wiggins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She has worked in forensic, school-based, and private practice settings regarding issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, psychosis, autism spectrum related issues, and ADHD. Celeste has experience working with people of a wide range of ages, genders (or no genders), sexualities (or no sexualities), and races. She works from a client-centered, humanistic/transpersonal, queer-affirming, multiculturally humble, and attachment-based/relational framework.

I enjoy helping people discover their strengths and overcome barriers. At Inner Pieces Psychotherapy, I understand that true healing requires a holistic approach. Everyone encounters problems and challenges, but they do not need to determine your identity or future. Overcoming your past is possible and there is hope. I work with people going through a variety of life challenges and pride myself on meeting the unique needs of each person who enters my practice

My career began in the field of Substance Abuse. From there I have been working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults with various mental diagnoses over the past 13 years. I am involved in various Human Rights campaigns and a firm believer in equality. My philosophy is simple, provide no-nonsense, affordable care for the people.

I specialize in sex addiction, spousal betrayal trauma, sexual issues, couples and family therapy, all forms of trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Often these issues are connected to a sense of emotional safety, as well as past or current traumas. This is challenging to navigate without help. Recovering yourself and your relationships is no easy task. I love helping clients to find healing and balance, nurture and deepen meaningful relationships with themselves and others, and discover and pursue their passions.

My name is Sungah, but you can call me Annie. I am a dedicated behavioral health therapist committed to providing compassionate therapy services. Whether you're wrestling with overwhelming anxiety, navigating challenging life transitions, healing from past trauma, or aiming to boost your self-esteem, I'm here to offer a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.

If you have found this page, you might be struggling with emotions that are too big, or complex for you to take on alone. These issues have a way of showing up in our day-to-day lives such as avoidance, self-sabotaging behaviors, anxiety, low self-esteem, unsatisfactory relationships and so on. Ready for a change? Therapy is a wonderful place to start. Therapy is useful for anyone facing obstacles that prevent them from living the life they want and provides an opportunity for self-discovery and growth.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, and you have taken that brave step by exploring therapy. Maybe you have been feeling miserable, unmotivated, helpless and hopeless. Sometimes distressing challenges leads us to feel a loss of control and causes us to feel lost and stuck in our life journey. In therapy, we will explore how to use your strengths to overcome challenges together. Therapy can be both hard and difficult, yet amazingly rewarding. Let's help you explore and make sense of the difficult things that you might feel stuck in together.

I believe that we could heal the world if we would only first seek to heal ourselves. Some of the most life changing moments come when we decide to sit with our discomfort and ride that wave to healing. Though the pain and anguish can make these moments feel unconquerable, taking the steps toward your own healing allows these obstacles to become a period of transformation, growth, or liberation. Together we can explore your journey and the answers that you hold within.

Dr. Ted A. Harris is the clinical director at the Center for Family Evaluation and Treatment. We have several psychologists and therapists who work with clients dealing with many interpersonal issues such as past trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence,depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc. Our treatment center has NOJOS level 1 and 2 programs as well as out patient treatment for pornography and sexual issues.