ART Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

At Sandy Shores Counseling, we believe therapy can feel both grounding and empowering—much like the calm and strength people often find near the ocean. Our approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in respect for each person’s unique experiences and story. Our focus areas include anxiety, trauma, relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, LGBTQ+

I help adults and adolescents (ages 15+) struggling with trauma/PTSD, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and other mental health challenges find motivation and hope. Do you lack motivation, feel hopeless or overwhelmed, or become easily agitated? Does the fear of anxiety or panic hinder important aspects of your life? Have you experienced trauma or a crisis that is unresolved and disrupting your life? Do you engage in addictive or unhealthy behavior as an attempt to feel better? Are you reluctant to seek professional help? I will meet you where you are and help you find purpose and achieve your goals despite these challenges.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine connection—with a touch of humor along the way. I support clients through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, relational struggles, and major transitions. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that support your well-being and those that may be holding you back, always with a focus on your unique values, needs, and goals. Drawing from evidence-based therapies, I tailor our work to help you feel empowered, deepen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful change. Taking this step toward healing is courageous, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you create the life you want.

Choosing to begin therapy is a deeply personal and meaningful decision, and we are dedicated to making your experience warm, supportive, and effective. Our focus is creating a safe, welcoming space where healing can take root. We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches—including EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies—carefully tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals. For those who benefit from animal-assisted therapy, our therapy animals are available to offer added comfort and support. Every person who comes to our practice is seen, heard, and valued, and we collaborate closely to identify the path that feels most aligned.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make real change. With over 15 years of experience, I help adults, teens, and couples/families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is practical, honest, and tailored to your unique goals. If you’re ready to feel more in control, more confident, and more like yourself again — let’s talk. I'm here for you.

Salt Lake City is the world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and this religious and cultural reality profoundly shapes the city's therapy landscape — with therapists who can work thoughtfully within LDS family frameworks, navigate faith transitions, and understand the particular psychological pressures of a community where cultural and religious expectations are deeply intertwined serving an essential role. The city's growing tech industry — part of the 'Silicon Slopes' corridor — creates additional demand for therapists experienced with startup culture, high-performance careers, and the particular identity challenges of building secular professional lives in a deeply religious community. University of Utah Health and Intermountain Medical Center provide major institutional mental health resources alongside a well-developed private therapy community. Salt Lake City's significant LGBTQ+ population — navigating identity in a predominantly LDS cultural context — creates consistent demand for affirming therapists who understand the intersection of queer identity and religious community.

Gender ID

	80%	Female
	20%	Male

Session Type

	70%	In Person and Online
	30%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	Trauma and PTSD
90%	Loss or Grief
90%	Self Esteem
90%	Anxiety or Fears
80%	Depression
80%	Stress
70%	Women's Issues

Ages Served

100%	Adult
90%	Young Adult
70%	Senior
50%	Teen

Client Focus

60%	Women
50%	Men
40%	LGBTQ+
30%	Military / Veterans
20%	Christian

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Salt Lake City, Utah UT

Sandy Shores Counseling

Clint Hardy

Dr. Kelsi Clayson

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April Bieber

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Salt Lake City, Utah Statistics

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