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IN PERSON OR TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

In accordance with CDC guidelines, a mask is required for in person appointments if you have not been vaccinated.

Are you feeling isolated, depressed and anxious?

Are you having difficulty coping with life changes or in crisis?

We offer individualized behavioral health services using proven methods of therapy. We help you reach your goals and live your best life.

Interested in Group Therapy? Adult, teen, women’s trauma and dialectical behavioral therapy skills groups are offered in-person and by teletherapy. See Group Therapy Schedule.

**Call today (801) 872-5516 or send us a request here.**

Offering counseling and therapy to discuss your personal concerns and develop a customized treatment plan to meet your goals.

Individual, family, child, couple and group therapy is available.

Psychiatric Medication Management with therapy for those who need medication for mental health or substance use.

Proven treatment, based on science for concerns such as:

Depression, Anxiety and Stress, Mood Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Adjustment Issues such as job Loss or divorce, Grief and Loss, Suicidal Thoughts, Relationship Issues, Video or Pornography Addiction, Substance Use Addiction, and Learning Disabilities such as ADHD.

(801) 872-5516

Lehi Clinic:
3051 West Maple Loop Drive
Suite 210
Lehi, UT 84043

Salt Lake Clinic:
5383 South 900 East
Suite 103
Murray, UT 84117

We offer weekday, evening and Saturday hours.

In clinic therapy or from home by video on your smart phone or computer is available.

We are LGBTQ+ affirmative.

Religious, ethnic and gender preferences are accommodated upon request.

Most major insurance is accepted as well as Bishop Pay.

Reasonable self-pay rates for clients without coverage.

Major Credit Cards are accepted.

Proven Treatments Based on Science

Addictions Treatment

We offer video, gambling and pornography addiction treatment. We also offer substance use addiction treatment if it is occurring with other behavioral health concerns such as depression and anxiety.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

DBT is a highly effective therapy that teaches people to regulate their emotions and thoughts and to understand their individual triggers that lead to harmful behaviors and depression. We offer individual and group therapy. Learn more…

EMDR Therapy

EMDR enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing, traumatic life experiences. Learn more…

Medication

Some treatment plans include a combination of medications and psychotherapy. We also offer Medication Assisted Treatment for certain substance use addictions utilizing Suboxone and other supportive medications.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT focuses on solutions as opposed to traditional Freudian psychotherapy that focuses on childhood issues. Patients are encouraged to challenge distorted thoughts and change destructive patterns of behavior. Learn more…

Functional Family Therapy

FFT has received international recognition for its outcomes in helping troubled youth and their families to overcome delinquency, substance abuse, and violence. Learn more…

Gottman Couples Therapy

The Gottman Method is one of the most popular and contemporary approaches to couples counseling used today. Couples learn new communication styles and behaviors to overcome obstacles in their relationship. Learn more…

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy used to help people recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related conditions. Clients learn how to evaluate and change upsetting thoughts. Learn more…

Parent and Child Interaction Therapy

PCIT is a treatment for conduct concerns in young children that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns. Learn more…

Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy

Play Therapy and Sand Play Therapy offer a non-verbal method of communication that allows the client to create scenes of miniature worlds that reflect their inner thoughts, struggles, and concerns. Learn more…

ADHD Testing

We provide ADHD testing across all ages. ADHD is more common in children but can overlooked in adults.

Acceptance Commitment Therapy

ACT teaches people to stop avoiding and struggling with their inner emotions and instead, accept their issues and hardships and commit to making necessary changes in their behavior.

Our Devoted Staff

We have experienced the awe-inspiring process of therapy with many people over the years.

When our therapists see a client’s personal transformation, relief, joy, newfound freedom, and belief in possibility, it touches their heart and permeates their soul.

It is their purpose. The reason they do this work.

Meet Our Clinics’ Leadership

Dr. Joseph Yau

Board-Certified Psychiatrist

Susan Mitchell

Clinical Director/LCSW

Shanna Lindstrom

Clinical Program Director