Collin Stivers

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 15 years of independent private practice experience. I have extensive experience helping clients cope with addictions, family conflicts, trauma, depression/anxiety, abuse, & parenting issues, among others. I believe everyone is the expert of their own story, and my role is to assist you in determining the right goals for you and getting you to your destination. I know therapy can be anxiety-provoking for those new to the process, but I am here to support you without judgment or bias and provide an environment for you to enjoy the journey!

When we first attend therapy, we don't always have the right words or understanding to ask the right questions. My approach is to be a guiding presence, facilitating your discovery of your own truths. Because of my administrative role in State government, I maintain close connections with the latest treatments and receive frequent training on approaches such as DBT or TF-CBT.

Establishing a relationship is critical in a first session. If you're going to open up your soul to a therapist, you should feel complete trust and empathy, otherwise therapy won't be nearly as helpful or successful. Also in a first session, the therapist will ask more intake-related questions to get to know you and your struggles.