Posts by Utah Therapy
Couples Therapist: Brita Peirce, MA
Meet Brita, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Brita was raised in California but has lived in Utah since 2007. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in both California and Utah. Brita completed her Bachelors Degree in Marriage, Family and Human Development from BYU. She received her Master’s Degree…
Read MoreIs Counseling Right For Me?
If you have asked yourself, ‘Is counseling right for me?”, you are not alone. Many people struggle with mental illness and need help. Did you know that depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And don’t forget about anxiety. It…
Read MoreCommunication in Marriage – Two Patterns That Hurt Marriage
Poor communication in marriage is the number one problem I see as a therapist. Most couples that call for an appointment tell me they have ‘communication problems’. There are many ways to describe communication problems in marriage. Let’s talk about a few of them that I have noticed as a couples therapist. These are taken…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Dorothy Cobia, MMFT
Meet Dottie, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Dorothy Cobia is a couples therapist in Orem. She is originally from Utah. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University. Her background in both neurological and…
Read MoreCommon Marriage Problems – What To Do
As a therapist over the years, I have noticed a few common marriage problems. I see these going hand-in-hand with marriage problems such as the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse, based on my practice-based research. I am going to outline several common themes based on what I’ve seen as a PhD, marriage and family therapist…
Read MoreHow to Fix Your Marriage Problems
In a previous article, I wrote about 4 signs you have marriage problems. In this article, I will outline how to fix marriage problems. These concepts are taken from one of the world’s leading researchers on marriages, John Gottman. He has followed couples in his research studies and has found out what it takes for…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Madison Zundel, MS
Meet Madison Zundel, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Madison Zundel enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals who are exploring who they want to be in their relationships. Her approach confronts patterns head on, fostering growth in complex relationships quickly. She has a unique…
Read More4 Signs You Have Marriage Problems
If you are reading this article, you likely have marriage problems. Also, you could be thinking there isn’t hope because you have tried everything. Your own emotional health could be suffering. Without hope, continuing in a marriage riddled with problems can be daunting. This article is meant to give you hope through recognizing specific issues…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Lisa Hansen
Meet Lisa, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Lisa Tensmeyer Hansen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned an M.S. and Ph.D. from BYU in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is an educational speaker on relationships, depression, anxiety and community/family support for marginalized youth and has been featured as the…
Read MoreCouples Therapy In Utah
Many partners entering couples therapy look for one thing: better communication. It would stand to reason, then, that the most common complaint I hear from couples is that they have ‘communication problems’ (Related Article: Relationship Problems and Communication Problems). But, what does this mean? It means the way you communicate with your spouse is painful.…
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