Women's Issues Therapists in Utah County, UT

Despite being smart, capable, and appearing like you have it all together, on the inside you feel broken, discouraged, and anxious. You find yourself in patterns of over-eating, binging, restricting or purging and aren’t sure why. Being in your body feels intolerable. You are desperate to feel better and feel frustrated for not being able to figure out why you are stuck. You have tried so many things that “should” have helped you feel better, but can’t get out of this cycle and feel like a failure. Maybe there are painful things that have happened in your past that are keeping you stuck and you feel like you can't get over.

My approach to therapy is making you the boss. Therapy is an investment of your time and energy and I want to honor that. My job is not to tell you what to do, it’s to give you the tools, education, and professional insights that motivate and inspire you to recognize what is best for you. As your therapist, I will be with you every step of the way as we navigate ups, downs, decisions, mistakes, and big wins. I've witnessed both personally and professionally the power in someone being heard and accepted for exactly where they're at. My goal at the end of every session is that you leave feeling validated and empowered.

I believe that life can be meaningful and fulfilling. This can come from exploration and healing. The focus in my practice is on individuals experiencing faith crisis, transition, and questioning, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and women. In my professional experience trauma, depression, and various anxieties can make life feel overwhelming and lonely.

Do you feel like no matter how hard you try you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Does it feel like something is holding you back from the joy and fulfillment that you want to experience in your life? I believe that everyone is capable of breaking patterns that hold them back and cultivating fulfilling relationships. This is the starting point for all of that! Together we'll help you build a secure sense of self and confidence in who you are. Let's get started!

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.

Feeling lonely, hurt, misunderstood, or frustrated in your marriage can feel overwhelmingly debilitating at times. As a therapist, I am here to support you and your partner without judgment, wherever you may be in your journey. Using evidence-based practices, I work with couples to foster healthier relationship patterns by deepening their understanding of themselves and each other. This can be hard–as it requires vulnerability, honesty, and practice–but I believe in you! Some of the greatest hope and healing I have witnessed, transpires between partners in the therapy room.

Selecting a therapist while you are struggling is a courageous first step. I know it can be difficult, but you do not have to face your struggles alone. I offer a supportive and understanding environment to help you discover your own strength to heal. Together, we will find tools that work for you, working collaboratively on your journey to self-discovery and healing. I am passionate about helping people and believe that everyone deserves empathy and a chance at a fulfilling and balanced life.

Now accepting new clients: Are you struggling to cope with your mental health? Are your emotions hard to deal with or difficult to undersatnd? Do you have symptoms of trauma you wish you could change? The reality is that most of us struggle with all of these things, and that healing is possible! You have taken the first step in that healing process by looking into how to receive help and I truly believe reaching out can be one of the hardest parts of the process. Be proud of yourself! You are most likely wanting to feel the peace that healing can bring, and as a therapist I love nothing more than helping my clients feel that.

I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, and related mental health issues for women including depression, anxiety, body image struggles, self-harm, and relationship distress. Therapy requires both the therapist and the client to be active - I think of it as a joint venture of taking on your unwanted symptoms together. The process of recovery and therapy may feel daunting to you. A part of you may want freedom from your symptoms and yet another part seems to be holding on to your current lifestyle. These are normal feelings and talking about this dilemma is a good place to start.

Are you pregnant, supporting a pregnant partner or recently became a parent and experiencing intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem, feelings of shame and guilt? Did you experience birth trauma and are overwhelmed with flashbacks and body sensations of fear and panic? Or are you perhaps navigating a new relationship, marriage, or another big life transition and notice that you have a hard time staying present, asserting your needs, fear rejection, ruminate on past behaviors, want to often please others even at your own expense? If you experience any of the above, I would love to work together!

Does it seem like you take care of everyone else, but have difficulty taking care of you? Do you wish you felt better about yourself and wish you could create healthier and happier relationships? We are here to help. In 2002, I had a vision of gathering a group of excellent clinicians to be a mental health and family relationship resource for our community. My vision has been realized! I have an excellent team of colleagues at At Wasatch Family Therapy. We will guide you through the therapy process in a comfortable atmosphere that will put you at ease, and help you make the changes you desire. We work with clients as young as 3+.

Feeling drained from sending 10-minute audio messages to your bestie about work, dating, and the general "blah" of life? Need balance, accountability, or a judgment-free space? Now, picture confiding in a professional bestie, a mental health therapist dedicated to YOU. Together, we can redirect that energy into transformative conversations tailored to your needs. Ready to swap venting for transformation? Let's chat! (:

Do you need a place to share your story? It's one thing to sit and think about your struggles alone, but when you begin to share them out loud, your story starts to shift outside of you and you can find healing within yourself. There is power in sharing, and I am passionate about creating a space where you feel safe and supported to do just that. I see your strengths and believe in working collaboratively in therapy. You are the expert in your own life and together we can help you find the confidence to embrace your next steps to change.

Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you feel you need to change or grow but unsure how? Are you ready to expand personally, in your relationships and other areas of life? I support clients who are looking for personal growth and ready to explore their inner world. Clients I work with focus on gaining clarity about their behaviors, emotions and patterns that seem to block their progress in life. My clients work on struggles with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, communication, relationships and processing grief and losses in their lives. In doing the work, they feel a sense of freedom, relief and better able to handle life.

I seek to provide a honest, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where individuals, couples, and families are able to explore and accomplish their personal and relational goals. I have a positive, hopeful outlook and work to maintain a strong therapeutic alliance where my clients feel empowered to make choices that are congruent with the person they are and want to be. I utilize evidence based therapy approaches and interventions in a brief therapy process. I work with teens and their families to help them improve their relationships, develop a strong sense of self, and manage mental health concerns.

You may not know in great detail how this journey of growth toward being your best self will look, but one thing is for sure- intentionality is key. It is selectively choosing who you want to have in your support circle as you begin and maintain your journey toward growth and healing. Bethany has over 12 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit (ADHD/ADD), personality disorders, and substance use disorders.

Life is crazy and the thought of going to therapy can be intimidating. I want to create a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences and working together to make and reach meaningful goals to improve your well-being. I love it when sessions provide opportunities for both of us to grow together, so even though I am here to provide support and resources, I am always open to learning from you as well.

As a therapist, I am constantly in awe at the bravery and courage it takes to come to a session and face the painful parts of yourself and your past. I have sat in your seat and know how difficult yet rewarding that hour can be. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and client-led. I am easy-going, non-judgmental, and here to be your ally on your therapy journey. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and am primarily available to see clients in person. By employing the principles of vulnerability and earned trust, amazing things can happen in the therapy room.

Life can feel hard, but it will get better! I’m trained to understand why you feel as you do and I can show you the way out of depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I can also show you how to stop being self-critical so you can love your life again. Clients can hope to walk away from our work together feeling more connected to themselves- understanding their thoughts and feelings and knowing how to confidently deal with them. I have over 30 years of experience helping people feel better and achieve their goals. Helping moms is close to my heart. Check out my website Leighgermann.com to find tools made for moms!