Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Cedar City, UT

If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by life stress, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and start feeling more grounded and in control.

I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, high-functioning anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Many clients come in unsure where to start or worried about saying the “right” thing. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can show up as you are.

With over 18 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness to help you understand patterns, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My therapeutic style is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I am highly trained, deeply dedicated to my clients, and committed to providing effective care that creates real, lasting change. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and practical, offering not only understanding but also tools that you can use in your everyday life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Utah State University. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I have worked in the child welfare system for 10 years, advocating for families and individuals by helping them improve their lives and reach their highest potential.

I help individuals with navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, faith transitions, and religious trauma. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or their values, and we work together to create meaningful, sustainable change.

I am EMDR trained and draw from attachment-based approaches, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also have pursued and continue to pursue specialized training focused on understanding and treating religious trauma.

I dedicate my life work to helping others find ease in their life along with meaning and purpose and whatever is most important to them and their loved ones. When we lost my son-in-law to addiction and suicide, this career was jump-started!

My education and licensing background includes:

Master of Arts - Integrated Recovery for Co-Occuring Disorders - Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School

CMHC - Clinical Mental Health Counselor

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

LAADC/ICAADC - Internationally Certified / Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

I have 6+ years of working with both individuals and couples. I work to create an atmosphere free of judgement while trying to be as direct as possible.