Top in-person Utah adults therapists who accept cash payments

I am Kristina Thompson ,a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 17 years of dedicated experience serving diverse adult populations and seniors, including veterans and individuals with severe mental illness. My career spans across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, where I have specialized in group therapy, individual therapy, and couple therapy. My therapeutic focus encompasses a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, overthinking, low self-worth, relationship issues, workplace difficulties, life transitions, military-related concerns, low motivation, loneliness, and immigration issues. In my practice, I employ evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , client-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I maintain a non-judgmental and positive therapeutic stance, fostering a friendly and supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore and address their concerns.

Hello! I am a motivated, energetic, Licensed Behavior & Mental Health Therapist. I have had extensive experience with multiple populations including people with special needs (i.e. Autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent disorder), I am proficient in parent training, family counseling, counseling teens and even adults. I have worked in the corrections, forensics, severe mental health, and substance abuse settings. I have worked with individuals from all ages. My master’s is in ABA therapy, and I am also proficient in multiple modalities such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Gestalt, and more. I have worked with multiple different cultures and am LGBT+ friendly. I want to make sure that I support you in your journey and individualize your treatment according to your needs. I believe that our minds are powerful and that our minds can be both challenging and amazing.

Since 2018, I have utilized person-centered and strength-based practices to promote the "Power of Self." These practices empower individuals to direct their therapeutic process. Establishing a safe zone and welcoming client feedback allows methods that are proven to be effective in managing difficulties, promoting personal growth, and accomplishing personal goals. I also provide therapy services to individuals exploring their sexuality; sexually fluent; and those that are experiencing a decrease or increase in sexual functioning. My experience includes working with life transitions (military and civilian), intimacy barriers, sexuality connections, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ challenges, trauma, race-related trauma, Military Trauma, PTSD, and addiction. My purpose is to help uplift and contribute to the healing of others while affirming individuals from all ethnic backgrounds. As life happens, you do not have to walk your journey on your own. Give yourself grace and take your journey one day at a time.

Do you have that constant voice in the back of your mind that tells you how awful you are, that relentless one that won't go away? Sometimes in life we feel overwhelmed, detached, and unable to take care of our needs. We take these feelings out on ourselves and others we love. It can be difficult to face things, even if we want to. Regardless of our best efforts, we find ourselves feeling defeated and fear we are failing. Seeking counseling is a courageous way to find healing and peace in your life. I provide a space that allows you to explore what is keeping you stuck and help you reconnect with yourself. I offer EMDR, along with other emotionally based therapies. I have 15 years’ experience working in education, and in the mental health field with individuals who have experienced trauma and trauma related symptoms and PTSD. Together we can explore what is keeping you stuck and help you create a new path that will allow you to move forward with hope and healing. It can get better!

I am grateful to be a guide to individuals during difficult life challenges: depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with you to understand and define your current issues and find solutions. We will explore how to build upon strengths and help develop new coping skills to manage life's challenges. My therapeutic approach incorporates several major therapeutic modalities and techniques, including EMDR, Solution-Focused, CBT, DBT, and Imago. I seek to help my clients discover their potential and learn skills and strategies that will help them achieve their goals by empowering them and providing conditions for personal growth. I tailor my particular focus to the needs of the client(s). I believe that every individual possesses the strength and potential to work through life problems and that most issues are developmentally based.

For more than a decade, I have served as a mental health professional, working with individuals of all ages. I have a passion to serve individuals battling mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. I also specialize in providing support and education for women with polycystic ovary syndrome—who are often misdiagnosed, overlooked, and misunderstood. As your therapist, I will meet you where you are and assist you in learning emotional tools to increase self-care and positive self-talk, and decrease stress, anxiety, low motivation, sadness, and hopelessness. We will partner together to improve your mood and overall sense of wellness. Using evidence-based therapies, I will empower you to disrupt negative thoughts and behaviors, as well as identify your strengths and abilities to achieve your goals. As my client, you will be seen and understood because you and your feelings are valid. So, let’s get started in this meaningful work of building a life you deserve.

First and foremost, I am a Father. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, psychotherapy has been a wonderful career and life’s work. At times, I do miss building homes with my father and brother's. I enjoyed teaching Human Development at Weber State. I served in the United States Airforce Reserves in the 419th Security Forces. Apart from private practice, inpatient and outpatient therapy, I worked with homeless veterans in Salt Lake City during my military service. Post military service, I decided to train to fly helicopters. As I trained to fly helicopters, I specialized in ketamine assisted psychotherapy to treat suicidal ideation and treatment resistant mental health disorders. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Clinical Supervision for Social Workers at the University of Utah was a highlight of my career as is flying! I look forward to continuing my life’s work as a therapist. As we engage in a therapeutic relationship; I hope to sincerely help you through significant life stages, stressors and symptoms. Mental Health Matters! After a decade of therapy, I believe in a humanistic existential approach as much as the science of psychotherapy. Happy to Help! Health & Healing.

I have 24 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. I've always been willing to take the time, get to know people individually and meet them where they are at. I specialize in treating individuals and couples with a history of depression and anxiety. I use a collaborative approach - you are the expert in you. Using a variety of evidenced based techniques, I will guide you to achieve your goals. I have extensive experience as a certified rehabilitation counselor, with a deep. As an expert in ADHD, I completed my dissertation on adult ADHD in 1998, and have since participated in drug studies, specifically focusing on Strattera. Additionally, I hold a professional certificate in Autism from UC Davis. This is your journey, let's get you to your desired destination.

My mission is to empower people through positive change. I am a strength-based, holistic provider; I meet each person where they are and get them to where they want to be. I encourage people to build on their strengths, increase their skills, gain more knowledge to identify the barriers in their lives that prevent them from being who and where they want to be right now and in the future. As the future is full of unknowns, those we may be able to control or have great impact on and some we will feel helpless as they approach. I believe, we can learn to empower ourselves to approach life as the person we want to be; making intentional actions rather than only reacting to situations. We can find strength in connecting to those we are close to by building meaningful, committed, emotionally bonded relationships. I strive to guide people on their self-defined life adventure. I enjoy getting to know the unique differences to everyone I work with and to reassure them although they are on their own journey, they are also part of a larger community of other people all walking similar paths. We all want our version of a happy life.

Building Brighter Tomorrows: Your Personalized Path to Well-being I'm excited to connect with you! As a therapist at Spring Health, I understand the challenges you may be facing, particularly work-related stress, anxiety, and even difficulties in your relationships. These issues can significantly impact your daily life, making finding peace and achieving your goals. My approach to therapy is solution-focused and goal-driven. We'll work together to identify what you want to achieve in therapy and develop a personalized roadmap to get you there. I believe in a direct yet caring style, providing honest and clear guidance. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is key to successful therapy. I take the time to understand your unique experiences and perspectives, fostering a sense of trust and openness. This allows us to explore the root causes of your stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges and develop effective coping mechanisms.