Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Utah

Trauma is not defined only by what happened to you, but by the lasting impact it leaves on your mind, body, and sense of safety. Living with trauma or PTSD often means navigating unexpected triggers, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or intrusive memories that pull you back into the past. In our work together, healing is never forced or rushed. My practice offers a gentle, trauma-informed harbor where safety and pacing are prioritized above all else. Using evidence-based, compassionate approaches, we will work collaboratively to help soothe your nervous system, process painful experiences without overwhelm, and restore a sense of calm, control, and wholeness.  

I have a great deal of training and experience in treating trauma. PTSD can be the result of a single trauma, repeated trauma or complex trauma. It is important to first understand one's personal history. After obtaining a history, coping strategies and stabilization are helpful when one feels triggered by the events of their life. Following history and stabilization, I utilize EMDR in order to help my clients process past and/or recent trauma. EMDR is an evidenced based treatment that is very beneficial in treating trauma.  

Trauma can leave lasting effects on how you think, feel, and relate to the world, but healing is possible. Trauma-informed therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on a person’s life and aims to create a safe, empathetic, and empowering environment to promote healing and recovery.  

The word trauma is often used only for the "Hollywood" version. Your brain responds with traumatic patterns of thought and behavior to many things it cannot understand and solve in the moment. If you think I am not good enough, I am not valued, I am a failure, it's not safe to feel, it's not safe to be me...all of those messages and more are a part of traumatic response. There are techniques that help reprocess those messages and lead to internal peace. "I am" is a powerful thought process that comes from post traumatic growth. That work is something we can do together.  

The effects of trauma can be isolating and deeply disorienting, often manifesting as anxiety, disconnection, or overwhelming emotional surges. My practice offers a gentle, client-centered approach to healing from trauma and PTSD. We will focus on establishing a profound sense of inner and outer safety, gradually exploring and integrating your experiences. This process cultivates self-compassion, strengthens your capacity for emotional regulation, and empowers you to restore your sense of wholeness, allowing you to live with greater freedom, connection, and well-being.  

We understand trauma responses as adaptive survival strategies developed during overwhelming experiences. Our IFS-based approach focuses on building internal safety before gently processing traumatic memories. We support healing that restores choice, connection, and a sense of wholeness.  

Every year, more than 8 million people in the United States struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) along with another 350 million people worldwide. PTSD can occur in people who have experienced or even witnessed a severe trauma, and it affects areas of the brain connected to managing difficult emotions, especially fear and anxiety. PTSD can create intense physical, emotional, and mental distress, and if left untreated, it can lead to long-term psychological and physiological damage. Thankfully, energy psychology – specifically acupoint tapping -- can help! More Potent Than Other Therapies Tapping on acupuncture points while bringing the memory of a traumatic event to mind sends signals to emotional centers of the brain, specifically the amygdala and other areas of the limbic system. This can counter the body's threat response. Acupoint tapping has been shown to reduce: Exaggerated responses to triggers Hyperarousal in the limbic system Insomnia Elevated levels of cortisol and other stress hormones Impaired immune functioning Distortions in learning and memory, and Imbalances between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity The 7 Advantages of Acupoint Tapping in the Treatment of PTSD Advantage #1: Fewer Treatment Sessions Cognitive-behavioral therapies are the treatment of choice in most conventional mental health settings. They average between 12 and 16 sessions for treating PTSD. Nonetheless, up to two-thirds of those completing the treatment still carry the PTSD diagnosis after treatment. Meanwhile, a study of the use of EFT for treating PTSD in a public health facility in Scotland authorized patients to receive up to 8 treatment sessions. Voluntary termination of treatment occurred, however, after an average of 3.8 sessions, with strong positive outcomes on post-treatment measures. A landmark study by Dawson Church and colleagues found that 86% of 49 war veterans no longer scored in the PTSD range after 6 hour-long EFT sessions. The study has been replicated with similar outcomes. Advantage #2: Lasting Results Studies reporting treatment effects for the use of acupoint tapping and energy psychology in PTSD typically show significant overall reductions in symptoms and their impact, and these improvements tended to stand the test of time. Advantage #3: Low Risk of Negative Side-Effects Existing evidence strongly suggests that energy psychology and acupoint tapping can be safely used to treat PTSD. Advantage #4: Minimal Training Needed A seasoned clinician can learn and begin applying a basic tapping protocol very quickly. Even people who don’t have extensive mental health backgrounds can be effective with the method as long as they understand the boundaries of their scope of service. For instance, several studies used life coaches rather than licensed mental health professionals to use tapping sessions in the treatment of PTSD and found they were nearly as effective. Advantage #5: Effective for Groups Unlike many psychotherapy methods that require one-on-one sessions, acupoint tapping can be highly effective when delivered to groups. This makes it suitable for combat battalions returning from deployment, refugees living in camps, caregivers returning from humanitarian missions, and children in classrooms. Advantage #6: Improves Quality of Life and Reduces Medical Costs When PTSD is not successfully treated, it produces adverse changes in the brain, and the impact extends beyond the patient and their family. If symptoms persist, the data shows increased lifetime hospitalization, disease burden, and medical costs. By helping people overcome PTSD, acupoint tapping positively impacts their quality of life and society's medical costs. Advantage #7: In-Person Sessions Not Required A study focused on the effects of EFT delivered by phone versus in-office sessions showed that just 6 phone treatment sessions could effectively alleviate clinical PTSD symptoms in 67% of patients. In another study, 26 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia showed significant improvement in symptoms such as pain, anxiety, depression, vitality, social function, activity level, and performance problems following their participation in an online EFT treatment program. This makes it possible to utilize electronic media to offer acupoint tapping treatments to underserved populations or others who cannot access conventional in-person therapy, such as military personnel in combat zones and those living in rural areas. For millions of people with PTSD, energy psychology -- specifically acupoint tapping -- offers much-needed hope and relief. As discussed in this article, acupoint tapping can help large numbers of people relatively quickly. It is a powerful intervention that is proving to be an effective antidote to living with the pain of PTSD. As a survivor myself, I've spent a lifetime studying the effects of trauma on the body and the brain. I specialize in helping people understand the ways trauma impacts their lives, their relationships and their emotional and behavioral experiences. Trauma takes place as a singular event or many events that overwhelm a person's ability to cope. Unresolved trauma is complicated and it causes many in-the-present life problems. This is confusing because we often have no idea why we are getting upset about something, feel certain ways or have unexplainable anger. Whether it be to heal with the impact of discrete traumatic events or complex interpersonal trauma, I use a combination of techniques from Energy Psychology such as Emotional Freedom Technique (or Tapping, as most people know it), Tapas Acupressure Technique, RIM Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, DBT, grounding and centering techniques and Shamanic soul retrieval to help you build safety and seIf worth. I teach emotion regulation skills and we use the therapeutic relationship itself so that you can feel more grounded and secure in connection with yourself and others.  

I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals coping with trauma and PTSD to process their experiences and reduce distressing symptoms. Together, we work on grounding, emotional regulation, and healing from the lasting effects of trauma. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and tailored to help clients rebuild resilience, empowerment, and a sense of safety.  

Our therapists are trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support you in feeling and processing your emotions following traumatic and stressful experiences.  

Traumatic events, big and small change feelings of safety and power as well as responsibility and self worth. Often times with PTSD, we are taking on too much responsibility for past events, which are crippling the ability to move forward and be present. Through a combination of Modalities are minds are able to clear the negative beliefs and rewire the brain to help install adaptive truth about ourselves (that our own system already possesses!) and empower us to heal and move forward in new ways, with self trust and tools to identify triggers as trailheads for healing. This is very overlooked state, effecting many Individuals, manifesting as anxiety, lack of attention, difficulty sleeping, adrenal fatigue, somatic symptoms of all kinds and chronic illnesses. When we address these through well researched modalities, we are able to clear past trauma and trust ourselves and live again in self-lead energy!  

I believe we all have experienced adverse events, significant moments in life and undeniable little and big traumas that have defined how we view the world. My goal in working with clients who have experienced trauma and who are addressing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is to provide a gentle, slow approach to explore and reveal trauma, rewire the body and brain's response to the trauma and reconnect with our family, friends and the world-at-large again feeling safe and secure.  

Religious trauma, family trauma, sexual trauma, other traumas discussed mindfully at the pace of the client with plans in place for self-care, community care. Referral to EMDR as needed.  

Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can significantly impact an individual's emotional and psychological well-being, often leading to persistent feelings of fear, anxiety, and isolation. Therapy provides a supportive environment where individuals can process their traumatic experiences and learn effective coping strategies. Through various therapeutic approaches, such as EMDR and mindfulness techniques, clients can gain insight into their reactions, reduce symptoms, and develop healthier ways to manage their emotions. With professional guidance, therapy can empower individuals to reclaim their lives, fostering resilience and a sense of hope for the future.  

I work with clients to process and make sense of past experiences while prioritizing safety and stabilization in the present. Therapy is paced and collaborative, focusing first on building coping skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. As clients feel ready, we gently explore and reprocess traumatic experiences using trauma-informed approaches. The goal is to reduce the ongoing impact of trauma, increase a sense of control, and support integration of past experiences without becoming overwhelmed.  

I understand how overwhelming trauma can feel and how it can affect daily life, relationships, and self-perception. My approach combines empathy with evidence-based strategies to help clients build coping skills, process painful memories safely, and reclaim a sense of control and resilience.  

I understand trauma responses as the nervous system’s adaptive attempts to cope with overwhelming experiences, rather than simply symptoms to be eliminated. Healing occurs through safe, supportive relationships that help restore a sense of connection, regulation, and trust. I work collaboratively with children, and families to build understanding, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful growth.  

Psychotherapy for patients suffering from Acute, Complex, and Attachment Trauma.  

I have been a clinician for over 16 years. I am a licensed psychologist (NC, MD, GA, TN, and over 40 PSYPACT states) who specializes in working with trauma, women's health, and maternal mental wellness. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, DBT, and Perinatal Mental Wellness.  

I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, religious trauma, and complex PTSD. Trauma can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, but healing is possible. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and ACT, I help clients process painful memories, reduce distress, and build resilience. Together, we’ll work on managing the impact of trauma and reclaiming a sense of safety and control in your life.  

Trauma can leave you feeling stuck—like no matter what you do, you can’t move past the pain or the memories. Whether it’s from a past event or years of unresolved hurt, trauma affects more than just your thoughts. It can take a toll on your emotions, relationships, your body, and sense of self. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. At Freedom to Heal Counseling, I specialize in helping you break free from the hold that trauma has on your life. Through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other trauma-focused therapies, we can gently process painful experiences and release their grip, helping you feel lighter, more in control, and able to move forward.