Marriage Counseling Therapists in Utah County, UT
Whether you're dealing with marital issues, self-esteem problems, or a faith crisis, I'm here to support you.
My ideal clients face challenges with communication, sexual intimacy, faith and spiritual crises, personal identity, anxiety, and depression. You might feel disconnected in your relationship or struggle with identity development. You are often looking to reconnect after repetitive fights or reignite your relationship that has taken a backseat. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your concerns, break unhealthy patterns, strengthen emotional connections, improve communication, and boost self-worth. In my office, you can communicate authentically and feel empowered. No thoughts or questions are off-limits.
Whether you're dealing with marital issues, self-esteem problems, or a faith crisis, I'm here to support you.
My ideal clients face challenges with communication, sexual intimacy, faith and spiritual crises, personal identity, anxiety, and depression. You might feel disconnected in your relationship or struggle with identity development. You are often looking to reconnect after repetitive fights or reignite your relationship that has taken a backseat. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your concerns, break unhealthy patterns, strengthen emotional connections, improve communication, and boost self-worth. In my office, you can communicate authentically and feel empowered. No thoughts or questions are off-limits.
Whether it is relational issues, marital conflict, faith transitions, anxiety, depression or parenting challenges, I approach my practice with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to helping my clients navigate their unique journeys. I understand that life's hurdles can be daunting, but I firmly believe in the resilience of the human spirit. Using evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally- Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for my clients to explore, heal, and grow.
Whether it is relational issues, marital conflict, faith transitions, anxiety, depression or parenting challenges, I approach my practice with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to helping my clients navigate their unique journeys. I understand that life's hurdles can be daunting, but I firmly believe in the resilience of the human spirit. Using evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally- Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for my clients to explore, heal, and grow.
With a marriage that spans over 3 decades, I understand the ebb and flow of relationships and the important role that connection plays in our lives.
As a therapist, I take joy in helping individuals discover their own unique healing journeys, and in crafting their own solutions. I believe that satisfaction with one’s life is rooted firstly in connection with self, and then, with others. Whether you are navigating the complexities of singlehood, dating, marriage, stepfamilies, divorce, parenting, or faith transition, self-awareness and healing form the cornerstone of our responsibilities to ourselves.
With a marriage that spans over 3 decades, I understand the ebb and flow of relationships and the important role that connection plays in our lives.
As a therapist, I take joy in helping individuals discover their own unique healing journeys, and in crafting their own solutions. I believe that satisfaction with one’s life is rooted firstly in connection with self, and then, with others. Whether you are navigating the complexities of singlehood, dating, marriage, stepfamilies, divorce, parenting, or faith transition, self-awareness and healing form the cornerstone of our responsibilities to ourselves.
The Center for Couples and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
We have a group of marriage and family therapists who work with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), John Gottman’s work, EMDR and many other modalities.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
We have a group of marriage and family therapists who work with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), John Gottman’s work, EMDR and many other modalities.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
I know that sometimes in life we reach a point where we feel stuck, but there is hope. My ideal patient is focused upon personal growth and healing. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, couples and marriage concerns, OCD, among other issues we face in life, therapy can help. You don't have to do this alone. You are probably looking for a way to break these patterns, and there is. I help clients work through trauma and leave the unhealthy patterns that may have been useful for them in the past, but are now getting in the way of the life they want to live.
I know that sometimes in life we reach a point where we feel stuck, but there is hope. My ideal patient is focused upon personal growth and healing. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, couples and marriage concerns, OCD, among other issues we face in life, therapy can help. You don't have to do this alone. You are probably looking for a way to break these patterns, and there is. I help clients work through trauma and leave the unhealthy patterns that may have been useful for them in the past, but are now getting in the way of the life they want to live.
I use EMDR and IFS in my therapy for individuals and I use EFT (emotion-focused therapy) and Gottman marriage tools for couples.
I am now accepting new clients! I work with couples, individuals, older teens, young adults, and older adults. I have experiencing working with clients who struggle with trauma, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and much more. I use a variety of tools and make sure each client has a uniquely tailored experience. I am well versed in and love working with couples. I know how important those relationships are and can help you learn the skills and tools to improve and enhance what matters most to you.
I use EMDR and IFS in my therapy for individuals and I use EFT (emotion-focused therapy) and Gottman marriage tools for couples.
I am now accepting new clients! I work with couples, individuals, older teens, young adults, and older adults. I have experiencing working with clients who struggle with trauma, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and much more. I use a variety of tools and make sure each client has a uniquely tailored experience. I am well versed in and love working with couples. I know how important those relationships are and can help you learn the skills and tools to improve and enhance what matters most to you.
Whether you experience depression, trauma, OCD, marital discord, abuse of any kind, anxiety, or you just need someone to talk to, I would love to sit with you in the sacred space of therapy.
I am a therapist because I believe everyone deserves to be truly seen, heard, and healed. Life might have taught you that you are unworthy, incapable, or unable to experience peace. I hope to guide you through your journey of healing and growth. I believe that the resources you need to find that peace and healing are inside of you–after all, you know yourself and your needs better than anyone. It can be hard to ask for help and be vulnerable with a stranger. I do my best to cultivate an environment where you feel safe to share not only your struggles, but also your joys and laughter.
Whether you experience depression, trauma, OCD, marital discord, abuse of any kind, anxiety, or you just need someone to talk to, I would love to sit with you in the sacred space of therapy.
I am a therapist because I believe everyone deserves to be truly seen, heard, and healed. Life might have taught you that you are unworthy, incapable, or unable to experience peace. I hope to guide you through your journey of healing and growth. I believe that the resources you need to find that peace and healing are inside of you–after all, you know yourself and your needs better than anyone. It can be hard to ask for help and be vulnerable with a stranger. I do my best to cultivate an environment where you feel safe to share not only your struggles, but also your joys and laughter.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly and commonly work with clients experiencing faith crisis or transition, anxiety, depression, relationship or marriage dissatisfaction, and addiction.
I have experience working with young children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, couples, parents, and adults. Each phase of life has its own nuances, and I love to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the difficult and unexpected circumstances that can occur. As a parent myself, I am particularly passionate about empowering parents, addressing child-parent attachment, and treating child behavioral concerns. I have also been trained in EMDR and have experience working with both complex trauma and single incident traumas.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly and commonly work with clients experiencing faith crisis or transition, anxiety, depression, relationship or marriage dissatisfaction, and addiction.
I have experience working with young children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, couples, parents, and adults. Each phase of life has its own nuances, and I love to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the difficult and unexpected circumstances that can occur. As a parent myself, I am particularly passionate about empowering parents, addressing child-parent attachment, and treating child behavioral concerns. I have also been trained in EMDR and have experience working with both complex trauma and single incident traumas.
I use a variety of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, EMDR, ART, Parts Work, Gottman Relationship Model for marriage counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered approaches among others.
Working to improve mental health, creating positive changes, and increasing feelings of peace and happiness in one’s life and relationships can be one of the most difficult things anyone undertakes. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey from where we are to where we want to be. After having walked with so many people navigating this road of personal growth for over 20 yrs I have become comfortable having those uncomfortable conversations it requires. Deseret Counseling understands the path as well, having been voted best counseling in Utah County the last 10 yrs and counting.
I use a variety of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, EMDR, ART, Parts Work, Gottman Relationship Model for marriage counseling, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered approaches among others.
Working to improve mental health, creating positive changes, and increasing feelings of peace and happiness in one’s life and relationships can be one of the most difficult things anyone undertakes. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey from where we are to where we want to be. After having walked with so many people navigating this road of personal growth for over 20 yrs I have become comfortable having those uncomfortable conversations it requires. Deseret Counseling understands the path as well, having been voted best counseling in Utah County the last 10 yrs and counting.
You might be looking for some guidance because... Your marriage is not working, not how you want it to be. You feel disconnected from your spouse, you try hard to make them happy but nothing works. You're tired of all the fighting and disconnection and are worried it could all end soon. You may also feel overwhelmed with work and money, trying to provide a good life for your family and just feel no matter how hard you work, you can’t seem to get to where you want to be. You feel alone. You feel like you have a mask on, trying to put on a happy face. You're drained and hoping someone can help you turn things around.
You might be looking for some guidance because... Your marriage is not working, not how you want it to be. You feel disconnected from your spouse, you try hard to make them happy but nothing works. You're tired of all the fighting and disconnection and are worried it could all end soon. You may also feel overwhelmed with work and money, trying to provide a good life for your family and just feel no matter how hard you work, you can’t seem to get to where you want to be. You feel alone. You feel like you have a mask on, trying to put on a happy face. You're drained and hoping someone can help you turn things around.
Mountain View Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
At Mountain View Family Counseling we believe that to overcome life's challenges people can greatly benefit from the help of caring, trustworthy people who can offer their wisdom, experience and expertise to our specific challenges. We specialize in evidence-based treatment for marriage counseling, adolescent challenges, parent-child relationships, parenting, young adult issues, depression, anxiety, and pornography/sexual compulsion struggles. Our goal is to offer you expert guidance, direction, and support in your search for increased happiness and success in your relationships and in your life.
At Mountain View Family Counseling we believe that to overcome life's challenges people can greatly benefit from the help of caring, trustworthy people who can offer their wisdom, experience and expertise to our specific challenges. We specialize in evidence-based treatment for marriage counseling, adolescent challenges, parent-child relationships, parenting, young adult issues, depression, anxiety, and pornography/sexual compulsion struggles. Our goal is to offer you expert guidance, direction, and support in your search for increased happiness and success in your relationships and in your life.
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Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
Hi, I'm Rachel, I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT). I am here to help you and your partner navigate the challenges of life without judgement. I have helped clients with anxiety, sexual assault history, OCD, eating disorders/body image concerns, marial issues, family-of-origin issues, cultural diversity, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Hi, I'm Rachel, I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT). I am here to help you and your partner navigate the challenges of life without judgement. I have helped clients with anxiety, sexual assault history, OCD, eating disorders/body image concerns, marial issues, family-of-origin issues, cultural diversity, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Lori Schade
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
I have 30 years of training and experience with individuals, couples and families facing various challenges. As an adjunct professor in an accredited marriage and family therapy graduate program, I am familiar with major models of psychotherapy. I treat clients and supervise therapists in treating sexual dysfunction, blended family issues, child and parenting concerns, abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), non-suicidal self-injury, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce adjustment, trauma recovery, self-esteem, eating disorders, sexual impulse control disorders, stress and anger.
I have 30 years of training and experience with individuals, couples and families facing various challenges. As an adjunct professor in an accredited marriage and family therapy graduate program, I am familiar with major models of psychotherapy. I treat clients and supervise therapists in treating sexual dysfunction, blended family issues, child and parenting concerns, abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), non-suicidal self-injury, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce adjustment, trauma recovery, self-esteem, eating disorders, sexual impulse control disorders, stress and anger.
I received my Bachelor of Science in Marriage and Family Studies with an emphasis on parent education.
Hello! My name is Yessica Sargent, and I look forward to collaborating with you on your therapeutic journey. It is very important for me to show up for you with empathy and honor what is important to you. As a Trauma-Informed Therapist, I understand that often, the things that we avoid or want to change are a result of the things that happened to us. My focus is to create an emotionally safe space where we can explore behaviors and experiences with curiosity.
I received my Bachelor of Science in Marriage and Family Studies with an emphasis on parent education.
Hello! My name is Yessica Sargent, and I look forward to collaborating with you on your therapeutic journey. It is very important for me to show up for you with empathy and honor what is important to you. As a Trauma-Informed Therapist, I understand that often, the things that we avoid or want to change are a result of the things that happened to us. My focus is to create an emotionally safe space where we can explore behaviors and experiences with curiosity.
Laura M. Brotherson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CFLE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
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Therapy is akin to walking on sacred ground. I am passionate about helping clients achieve personal wholeness and the loving connections that they long for. As a sex therapist, I am especially enthusiastic about helping couples create "sextraordinary" marriages! I provide a safe, friendly, encouraging and active counseling environment for us to explore what is needed to help you have the best relationships possible. As founder of "The Marital Intimacy Institute," I look forward to working with you online or in person at my Utah office. Visit the MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com for info about my waitlist and Priority Client options.
If any of these resources may be of help to you, you can learn more at Strengthening Marriage.
Therapy is akin to walking on sacred ground. I am passionate about helping clients achieve personal wholeness and the loving connections that they long for. As a sex therapist, I am especially enthusiastic about helping couples create "sextraordinary" marriages! I provide a safe, friendly, encouraging and active counseling environment for us to explore what is needed to help you have the best relationships possible. As founder of "The Marital Intimacy Institute," I look forward to working with you online or in person at my Utah office. Visit the MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com for info about my waitlist and Priority Client options.
Makenzie Foulger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Waitlist for new clients
Unhappy? Not feeling yourself or that you're enough? I am devoted to assisting clients discover what their happiness looks like and how to get there. I want to help you see you're always enough and deserve to be you! I believe people are not their problems. I believe problems are made up of varying components through experiences and relationships. Being a Marriage and Family Therapist means I approach issues through a systemic lens. I view individuals as part of a system, not as the problem. I know you have a story that needs to be told and I want to hear your story!
Unhappy? Not feeling yourself or that you're enough? I am devoted to assisting clients discover what their happiness looks like and how to get there. I want to help you see you're always enough and deserve to be you! I believe people are not their problems. I believe problems are made up of varying components through experiences and relationships. Being a Marriage and Family Therapist means I approach issues through a systemic lens. I view individuals as part of a system, not as the problem. I know you have a story that needs to be told and I want to hear your story!
In life, we often feel overwhelmed, depleted, and in need of support. Maybe it is a struggle with anxiety or depression, a negative belief, an addiction or perhaps you have been hit by a marital betrayal or loss of connection. No matter the cause, therapy can be a means to hope and healing. According to Dr. Peter Levine, “Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering”. He describes trauma as “anything that is too much or comes too fast” or is hard on your body physically or emotionally. I believe we all have the ability to heal, grow, and transform.
In life, we often feel overwhelmed, depleted, and in need of support. Maybe it is a struggle with anxiety or depression, a negative belief, an addiction or perhaps you have been hit by a marital betrayal or loss of connection. No matter the cause, therapy can be a means to hope and healing. According to Dr. Peter Levine, “Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering”. He describes trauma as “anything that is too much or comes too fast” or is hard on your body physically or emotionally. I believe we all have the ability to heal, grow, and transform.
I see clients with a variety of issues including - Women's issues, Domestic Violence, Grieving, Infertility, Couple's/ marriage issues, Pre marriage counseling, Adoption issues, Anxiety/ Depression, PTSD, Sexual Abuse/Rape, Child Abuse, Trauma, Divorce Issues, Self-esteem, Single parent issues, Phobia, Encopresis/Enuresis, OCD, Co dependence and Insomnia.
Having challenges can be difficult, seeking therapy shouldn't be. Therapy is about personal growth, trials you may be going through, and giving you the tools you need to help you get through those trials. I can guide you through the process of discovering your inner strengths, and together we can expand your options so that you can make the best possible decisions. We are not here to just talk but to help you learn how to cope during that moment and all the other moments for the rest of your life. Deseret Counseling is an outpatient therapy for adults, teenagers, children and families.
I see clients with a variety of issues including - Women's issues, Domestic Violence, Grieving, Infertility, Couple's/ marriage issues, Pre marriage counseling, Adoption issues, Anxiety/ Depression, PTSD, Sexual Abuse/Rape, Child Abuse, Trauma, Divorce Issues, Self-esteem, Single parent issues, Phobia, Encopresis/Enuresis, OCD, Co dependence and Insomnia.
Having challenges can be difficult, seeking therapy shouldn't be. Therapy is about personal growth, trials you may be going through, and giving you the tools you need to help you get through those trials. I can guide you through the process of discovering your inner strengths, and together we can expand your options so that you can make the best possible decisions. We are not here to just talk but to help you learn how to cope during that moment and all the other moments for the rest of your life. Deseret Counseling is an outpatient therapy for adults, teenagers, children and families.
My therapy practice is motivated by a passion for helping others find hope and healing. Through your journey of healing, I will meet you where you are and help you take steps to reach your goals. In over 13 years of practice, I have assisted people from diverse backgrounds learn skills to assist with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief & loss, marriage, divorce and other difficult circumstances. I speak Spanish and have been blessed to speak with people in their native language. I am currently seeing people in person and online.
My therapy practice is motivated by a passion for helping others find hope and healing. Through your journey of healing, I will meet you where you are and help you take steps to reach your goals. In over 13 years of practice, I have assisted people from diverse backgrounds learn skills to assist with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief & loss, marriage, divorce and other difficult circumstances. I speak Spanish and have been blessed to speak with people in their native language. I am currently seeing people in person and online.
Susan Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lehi, UT 84043 (Online Only)
Hi, I am Sue Middleton. A little about me: I grew up in Los Angeles, California. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, degrees in marriage and family therapy and clinical social work, as well as a doctorate in family sociology.
Hi, I am Sue Middleton. A little about me: I grew up in Los Angeles, California. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, degrees in marriage and family therapy and clinical social work, as well as a doctorate in family sociology.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.