Top virtual Utah children therapists who accept cash payments

I am a Social Worker with 27 years of experience and hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. For the past 24 years, I have been employed with the Department of Children and Family Services, serving in various capacities including Child Protection Investigator, Foster Care Worker, Adoptions Worker, Supervisor of all Field Programs, Child Welfare Manager, and Statewide Child Welfare Trainer. In addition to my primary role, I have worked PRN in hospitals, mental health, and substance abuse facilities for over six years, and briefly served as a school-based social worker. I am a TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Practitioner, Adoption Competent, and a U.S. Department of Transportation Certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). As a therapist, I bring a well-rounded perspective informed by extensive experience across many domains. I understand how life events can shape our paths and impact our well-being. In our work together, we will identify your personal goals and map out steps to support you in making decisions that are best for you. You are the expert of your own life. Therapy is not about someone fixing you—it’s about building a partnership for healing, where your voice leads the journey.

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.

I have experience working in various settings, with ages ranging from children to elder adults. I strive to make clients feel safe and comfortable. I understand the importance of the trust required in therapy, and believe that honesty and rapport are essential in the therapeutic process. I utilize a combination of DBT and CBT therapy, helping client identify maladaptive and self-defeating thinking patterns that perpetuate their symptoms. Through education of cognitive distortions, realization of behavioral patterns, goal development, and coping skills, I strive to help each of my clients achieve a better quality of life. Open to working with adolescents 13 years and older.

Dear Amazing Human, Welcome to a safe and supportive space where your journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery begins. It takes courage to seek help, and I honor your strength in taking this step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. As a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, my mission is to hold space for you—a space where you can release your burdens, gain insight, and develop the tools to thrive. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that may be holding you back and gently reconstruct them through self-compassion, curiosity, and humor—lots of humor. Remember: “One day, the mountain that is in front of you will be far behind you—it will barely be visible in the distance.” —Brianna Wiest I look forward to walking alongside you.

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.

I am a compassionate and culturally attuned Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LCSW ) with a successful track record supporting the mental health and wellness of diverse populations. I utilize a combination of holistic and evidence-based approaches—including motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy—to facilitate healing and empower individuals to make healthy, independent lifestyle choices. I have extensive experience conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals to determine the most effective, individualized treatment plans. My clinical background includes working with veterans, adolescents, geriatric and the LGBTQIA+ community, always with cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed lens. In addition to my clinical work, I also specialize as an immigration therapist, providing psychological evaluations for immigration cases including hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, U-visas, and more. I am committed to delivering trauma-informed, legally sound evaluations that support clients through emotionally challenging immigration processes.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families. I am dedicated to the field of psychotherapy and committed to the client/therapist relationship. As a therapist, I am non-judgmental, empathetic and eager to see you become your best self. I am open minded and value the art of listening. I believe in the power of gained insight and self awareness. I trust that you can succeed in whatever it is you set your mind to. As a therapist and client team- We got this! You will experience the growth you desire. As your therapist, I will commit myself to align with you and your desired outcomes. My hope is for you to experience healing, clarity and serenity. I sincerely believe in you. You will walk away from our sessions feeling empowered and capable.

I am a non-pathologizing therapist, which means I believe people are not defined by the problem they are struggling with. I do not perceive people as ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ but instead simply doing their best in each situation given the context of their history and current situation. I see it as an honor to be invited into someone’s life story and to be trusted to work with them towards their therapeutic goals. I understand that people have varied experiences and come in with different goals/expectations. It is my job to meet someone where they are, and to work collaboratively at their pace. I enjoy working with relationships. This includes your relationship with others, yourself, and other societal systems. My role is to help you navigate these relationships and get out of patterns that are making you feel stuck. I specialize in individuals, couples, non-traditional relationships, relationship issues, the LGBTQIA+ community, life changes, stage of life adjustment, stress, and anxiety.

I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience working as a psychiatric social worker at Los Angeles County. I’ve worked as a therapist doing counseling, biopsychosocial assessments, creating treatment plan, crisis intervention and case management. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, incarceration, family dynamic, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders and substance abuse disorders. I’ve been utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with clients where thoughts, feelings and behavior are connected. I also utilize narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, problem solving therapy, exposure therapy, and behavioral therapy in my practice. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

Hi. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Utah. I was born and raised in Salt Lake City in the Rose Park/Fairpark neighborhoods. I have worked in many different capacities that have always encompassed a helping component. I have experience in law enforcement, treating juvenile sex offenders, funeral counseling, substance abuse and marriage and couples counseling. My greatest joy is when I can help a client see their life struggles from a different point of view and support them through their positive transformations. It’s a beautiful thing! I am a person who is direct in a caring and loving way, with a strong belief in “do no harm”. I work in an atmosphere of trust and have the ability to connect very quickly with clients because of my life experience and non-judgmental and diverse belief’s. I work well with most populations, with an emphasis on couples, LGBTQi, law enforcement, substance abuse, and the many difficulties that one can face in this chaotic world that we live in. My treatment style is eclectic, but I have found that I really enjoy anything that is found to be more positive. Solution Focused therapy, Narrative therapy, Contextual therapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy are where my comfort zone is at. I will go where the client is because I’m here for them, they aren’t here for me. In closing, let me say this…”Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff.”