Counseling For Mental Health In Utah
Getting Started in Online Counseling
Online counseling can be a great resource for your unique needs. But you might wonder to yourself, how does online counseling work? And can you still get the same benefits of counseling if you receive your services remotely via video? Today, you will learn more about what to expect in online counseling and how to…
Read MoreCouples Therapy for Empty Nesters
Pursuing couples therapy as an empty nester can be an uncomfortable experience. You and your spouse might wonder why things are so challenging! After all, the kids have left the house, and now you have more time together. Shouldn’t things be easier now? Why do they seem so much harder? Today, you will read about…
Read MoreIndividual Counseling: Practicing Acceptance
Individual counseling is a great place to learn to see things differently. For example, in my last blog post, you learned about how it can be useful to look at yourself as a person having thoughts instead of thinking that you ARE your thoughts. Today, you’ll read about acceptance; another concept that can help you…
Read MoreAdditive vs Subtractive Goals – Counseling
In counseling, we teach couples, individuals and families, here in Utah, to point themselves where they want to go. This can be difficult when talking about something that is painful for you or that you want to let go of. Let’s talk about what this means. Difference Between Additive and Subtractive Goals When making goals,…
Read MoreCreating Goals in Utah Counseling
Utah Counseling: How to Create Great Goals for Therapy As part of your Utah Counseling experience, you will work with your therapist to create goals. Effective goals in therapy can give your counseling sessions focus, direction, and momentum. And good goals can help you watch your progress as you move through the process. But what…
Read MoreWhat to Expect in Your First Individual Therapy Appointment
Your First Individual Therapy Appointment: What To Expect So, you’ve called and scheduled your first individual therapy appointment. Congratulations! It can be a challenge to make the first step when you are new to the therapy world. Now that you’ve got the appointment scheduled, what can you expect? Today, you will learn about how things…
Read MoreJust Breathe! Reduce Anxiety With This Simple Exercise
Just Breathe! Reduce Anxiety With This Simple Exercise Anxiety might seize you in the middle of the night, or perhaps at the beginning of a work meeting, or maybe while driving your kids to soccer practice. Wherever it happens, it can overwhelm you. Your mind won’t stop running; body is tense; heart is racing. You…
Read MoreIndividual Therapy: How to Navigate the Holidays After a Breakup
How Individual Therapy Can Help You Navigate The Holiday Season After a Breakup After a breakup, it can be hard to find joy in your normal holiday routine. Maybe you are recovering from a divorce and struggling to navigate co parenting during the Holiday season. Or maybe you broke up with your partner and you…
Read MoreNavigate Complicated Family Relationships During the Holidays
How Therapy Can Help You Navigate Complicated Family Relationships During the Holidays Although the holidays can be a time for joy and celebration, your family relationships might make things challenging. Difficult interactions with family can take the fun out of the happiest time of the year. You might be nervous about family get-togethers. Maybe you…
Read MoreMeet a Utah Therapist: Emily Helms, MFTI
Meet a Utah Therapist: Emily Helms, MFTI Are you struggling to find the right Utah therapist for you or your family? Not sure where to begin or how to find the best fit for you? The Center for Couples and Families can help. Finding the right therapist is an important part of having a positive…
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