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Dr. Jo Merrill

Psychologist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a licensed psychologist with experience treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and adjustment to chronic medical conditions. I've worked in settings that focus on addiction treatment, LGBTQ+ identities, Veterans and military families, trauma, neurological illness and injury, and relationship difficulties.

My approach to therapy

I incorporate a collaborative, strengths-based approach with evidence-based practices to promote healing and growth. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic relationship that incorporates authenticity and feedback. I draw from many therapeutic approaches, including cogntive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (ACT), with a primary focus on helping you develop more adaptive thoughts, behaviors, and relationship with self and others.

What you can expect from me

I'll work to gain a strong understanding of your background and current concerns, then we'll collaborate to identify your overall treatment goals that are consistent with your values. You can expect me to be warm and empowering while also direct and solution-focused. I will strongly encourage you to work on new thought patterns, behaviors, and ways of relating to others outside of session so that we can maximize your progress while you're engaged in the therapeutic process.

About me

  • I identify as
    Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Direct, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of Utah
  • License type
    Psychologist (Utah)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health - Utah

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Identity issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English