LGBT therapists in Sandy, UT

As a social worker with seven years of experience in the field, I strive to work from an open, curious, and empowering approach in therapy. I've worked with a number of clients who struggle with various issues including anxiety, depression, and Bipolar Disorder among other things. I recognize the lasting effects trauma can have on a person and specialize in treating it, specifically using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I approach therapy as a collaborator. My method is client-centered and humanistic. I aim to accompany my clients in achieving the goals brought into the therapeutic environment with openness, empathy, and compassion. Creating goals in small steps is vital for progress and change. Identifying insecure attachment and dysfunctional patterns will lead to lasting change. My clients can learn to recognize unhealthy cycles and gain a deeper understanding of their attachment styles.

Currently, I do not provide therapy for couples or minors.

Hey, I'm Jess! I'm glad you're here and look forward to getting to know you and helping you, help yourself! My focus is in OCD, ADHD, support for Autism, and working within the LGBTQIA+ community.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with experience in behavioral health, residential, and community-based settings. My work is rooted in a relational, intuitive approach, with a strong focus on the connection between mind and body. I care a lot about helping people reconnect, with themselves, their bodies, and the world around them. Outside of therapy, I’m deeply drawn to nature and have led outdoor programs for adolescents around the world, which continues to shape how I show up in this work. I aim to be authentic, present, and genuinely curious with the people I work with.

I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience across a wide range of therapeutic settings, including family, adolescent, individual, group, adult, outpatient, residential, and day programs. I help clients enhance their quality of life by using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

My journey in mental health began in 2009 when I took a course titled, "Art, Medicine, and Disabilities" during my undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley. In 2012 I pursued my dreams of earning a Master’s of Mental Health in Art Psychotherapy from the University of Queensland, School of Medicine in Australia. Now, I am a dual-licensed clinician in California and Utah (CMHC, LPCC) serving individual adults and youth. I am a well versed therapist with over a decade of experience working with diverse populations, individual adults, teens, and seniors. I specialize in a psychodynamic approach that is tailored to each unique individual, fostering a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration and growth.