Attachment-based Therapists in Utah

I am passionate about helping others be who they truly are and to recognize their gifts. I believe that “perspective is everything” and our thoughts and the way we look at things and the world create our reality. I also live by the belief that “nothing changes until I step out of my comfort zone and do something different.”

Are you feeling stuck? Like you want your life to move forward or look a certain way, but you just don’t know how to get there? It’s okay! The feeling of stagnation could be due to lack of motivation, anxiety, depression, grief, loss or low self-esteem. Feeling stuck could also be a result of not understanding your own needs and emotions, or relationship concerns between partners or parents and children. Whatever your concern may be, you will be okay- you just need some guidance! I love connecting with people and facilitating the discovery of healing and empowerment that will lead to living a meaningful life.

I’ve always carried a deep desire to help people. My first career law enforcement. However, it did not really allow me to really dig in with individuals and help them make changes so they were not continuing the same cycles over and over. I returned to school and pursued my education in behavioral science and then mental health counseling, graduating with my Master’s degree in 2013. I've treated clients in residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, community mental health, and in a low to high security, all male state prison. I've worked with individuals from every walk of life. As a therapist and human being I’m always motivated to learn and grow. One of my passions is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I have been trained in and previously held certification in the Equine Assisted Growth & Education model. I also earned my EAGALA Military Services Designation to provide culturally competent services to our military members and their families. Another passion is working with our first responders, giving back to those to give so much daily.

Welcome to Positive Changes Counseling where you are the driving force to make positive changes in your life. I will help be there to help guide you, mentor, and help you create positive and reachable goals to overcome any obstacles you might be struggling with any life changing events in your life. Working with a Solution-focused theory helps those with life changing events that are stressful and unmanageable. Those are going through career changes, divorce, or displaced homemakers. Or just someone who needs some help managing stress in their life. I will help you find solutions that will help you find the balance in your personal and professional life. I also use coaching, where there are no problems, only solutions. No diagnosis, no digging up the past, and no staying stuck. I use humor and accountability to get you to where YOU want to go. Living life on purpose. This approach is exceptionally helpful for relationship coaching, career changes, and stress reduction techniques.

You want to feel whole, connected, and strong, but something is getting in the way. I love working with individuals, couples, parents, and families who are seeking growth and connection. When you are feeling hopeless about your challenges, I am here to reignite your hope and help you find the motivation to try again and succeed. I combine my natural compassion and empathy with researched based methods that work. My approach is practical, simple, powerful, and focused on helping you achieve your goals. I am a great listener, and offer clear, achievable advice that will move you forward. In addition to insightful therapy sessions, I will also help you to think about how the fundamentals of physical health, sleep, and diet impact your mental health and relationships. Some of the frameworks I use include: ACT, CBT, DBT, REBT, systems theory, and solution-focused therapy.

Look, this is a hard step in life. Often, we get the message that we should have it all figured out, no one else has problems, or we should be able to “fix” it ourselves. Maybe we are comparing our lives to our friends and family. It feels embarrassing. However, the stronger one is the one who reaches out for help. For that, I already admire your courage. Please let me join you in your brave step forward! We all need help at some point navigating life's problems. No one needs to suffer alone. www.BrighterBeamsFamilyTherapy.com for Couples Counseling & Marriage Therapy. I specialize in in-person & telehealth couples counseling. I help couples & marriages all around Utah navigate the many conflicts to come up. In Couples Counseling we will understand, plan, & implement solutions to save the relationship from sinking. Listen, rough waters come upon every ship on the ocean. It matters how you navigate those storms. Marriage Counseling, Couples Counseling, and Marriage Therapy are just a few of the terms people use for getting the help they need with their fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, or husband. I specialize in In-person or Telehealth/online in Utah for Couples Counseling using the Solution Focused and Gottman Therapy approach.

I enjoy working with people who are going through shame. I believe that shame is something that is widely prevalent today, but due to the very nature of shame we are too fearful to talk about it or let it slip that we are struggling with who we are. I also have a passion working with people who are struggling in their relationships with their partners or spouses. I love doing couples counseling and helping to re-establish the love and trust that was once there. I have experience working with: Adoption/Foster Care Behavior Issues Court Ordered Therapy Death and Dying Grief and Loss LGBTQ+ Identified Clinician Life Coaching Agnostic/Non-Religious Life Transitions Parenting/Co-Parenting Polyamory/Non-Monogamous Relationships Self-Esteem Relationship/Marital Issues Sexual Issues Trauma