Family Therapy in Utah County, UT

As a therapist, I feel honored to join my clients on their journey of healing as they are reminded of their strengths and learn new skills to overcome their challenges. I understand the importance of building trust with my clients, respecting their stories without judgment, and creating a safe space for them to be open and vulnerable. I find joy in helping my clients better understand themselves and their past and present relationships, let go of negative core beliefs and patterns that are no longer serving them, and ultimately believe that they are enough.

Whether you are a therapy veteran or have never sought mental health services before, I hope to support you as you navigate the collision of your internal experience with real-life challenges. For clients that don't even know where to begin with issues in the family, parents that are struggling with their child's transitions, and couples seeking clarity on "communication," I imagine that obtaining help can feel like an uphill battle.

We are willing to work with DMBA or PEHP for your IN-NETWORK copay. I am dedicated to helping others overcome challenges in their lives and improve their overall health. As individuals are given the opportunity to discover who they are and what they believe as a separate, individual self, and are able to be true to that self while still maintaining a sense of togetherness with others, they can make powerful changes to their thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. This balance of maintaining a sense of togetherness and autonomy leads to a more healthy, balanced individual who is better equipped to handle anything life throws at them.

I grew up in Mongolia where vulnerability was viewed as a sign of weakness in the community. Due to the culture, I had been trained to suppress my feelings throughout my life. I suffered silently when I had anxiety, depression, and traumas in my family of origin. I know how hard it is when nobody understands you, feeling numb while feeling a lot of emotions, and struggling to forgive while loving loved ones. However, I was lucky to find the right therapist who cared, cried, and helped me deeply. Therapy helped me to empower myself and bring change in my life.

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of Wellspring Healing and Therapy. At our practice, we believe that humans flourish when given compassion and grace. We trust in your inherent goodness, even if sometimes you don't feel it. We provide individual, couple, and family therapy for people experiencing depression, suicidality, problematic/out-of-control sexual behavior, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, OCD, faith transitions, LGBTQIA+ affirmative work, performance anxiety, and grief.

Currently scheduling new clients. Some openings for this week. Sometimes children experience anxiety, grief, trauma, or issues related to autism that result in difficult behavior. Such challenges can strain family relationships and exhaust parents. The good news is that people, especially young people, can change and I'm here to help.

I have a strong desire to help those who feel weighted down by anxiety, depression, and negative self-beliefs they may be carrying from various past experiences. I strive to assist clients in enhancing their strengths while clearing out burdens and issues from the past that are affecting their functioning in the present. I am passionate about helping clients understand the dimensions of anxiety and depression and why they occur, which can help clients decrease and manage these issues.

I am a big believer of self care and reducing stress! My focus is helping individuals work through life changes, those suffering loss, relationship difficulties, beliefs, feelings and/ or somatic symptoms (sensations in the body). I have experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar related disorders. I work with clients to help them reach their goals and aspirations through building healthy techniques in a safe and confidential environment.

Whittney is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFTi). She has completed a bachelor's degree in Family Science from Utah Valley University, and she is currently attending Utah Tech University's Marriage and Family Therapy master's program. Whittney has certifications in domestic violence, psychological first aid (PFA), drug addiction (SBIRT), skills for psychological recovery (SPR), trauma-focused treatment (TF-CBT, CCTS), and others. She is passionate about meeting clients where they're at, creating a safe space for them to explore and be vulnerable, and collaborating to create change that is both sustainable and meaningful.

CBT-cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing distorted thinking. Many clients have negative thinking and self-hatred, which has influenced behaviors. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. DBT-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches mindfulness, a technique to help clients live their lives fuller and more aware. DBT teaches distress tolerance, effective relationship skills, emotion regulation and coping skills for life's challenges. Play therapy uses play to help children deal with emotional and mental health issues.

Struggling with the aftermath of betrayal, abandonment, abuse, or neglect? Feeling disconnected from your partner? Using ways of coping with difficult emotions and it leading to more stress and problems in your life? Finding it difficult to feel committed to your current relationship or like something is getting in the way of escaping out of a toxic relationship? Questioning your parenting of your struggling teenager? Have a teen experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or self harm? I have experience addressing these issues in private and residential treatment settings working with teens, adults, couples, and families.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, (LMFT). My background is entrenched in premium residential therapy. My background includes years as a full-time therapist and a Clinical Director serving hundreds of youth and their families. With a BS in Psychology and masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, I then expanded my clinical reach with pursuits in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance (OD) and Couples Therapy. I have expertise helping Family Dynamics and identifying family structure errors and engagement, and provide families, couples and individuals a more direct route to healing.

Do you have children throwing tantrums and melting down over every small thing? Do you feel like giving up each morning before the day has even started? Parenting is tough stuff, especially when you feel like you’ve tried everything; your parents’ style, your neighbor’s advice, even reading a few recommended books. It can feel like everybody else is parent of the year and you didn’t get the message.

Summer Simmons, AMFT completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies from Utah Valley University in 2020. She continued her education there to earn a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2023. Summer enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families using an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens. She especially enjoys working with individuals presenting with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, faith transitions/crises, and relationship issues.

I am a dedicated clinician with a youthful spirit and a professional demeanor. With a deep commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s complexities, my goal is to bring a fresh perspective to therapy. Trained in evidence-based practices and holding a master’s degree in social work with an emphasis in mental health from the University of Utah, I strive to combine knowledge with a compassionate approach to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I understand the unique challenges faced by young adults and teenagers and am passionate about empowering them to work towards healing.

Reflecting on my journey to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am reminded of the fundamental role that connection plays in our lives. As humans, we are inherently wired for connection. It’s not just about surviving but about thriving through meaningful relationships. However, these connections can also bring us moments of profound heartache and challenge. This realization fueled my deep-seated passion to enter the therapy field—to help others navigate their connections, find greater joy, and heal from past wounds. I use evidence-based approaches, such as CBT and EMFT, to guide you.

Life can be rocky. Maneuvering the ups and downs, twists and turns on your own can seem scary. Whether you're at the top, somewhere in the middle, or just starting out, I will meet you where you're at.

Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/adoption support.

As a PhD marriage and family therapist, I have successfully helped couples, families, individuals and college students find happiness in life. I believe everyone has the power to change. However, we often get stuck. Over the years I have participated in peoples amazing transformations as they become unstuck and learn how to be happy, have healthy relationships, overcome trials and other problems. I've found that everyone I've met with in therapy can change and be happy if they want to. Morning, day and evening sessions available.