EMDR
Utah Counseling: How to Find the Best Therapist for You
Utah Counseling: How to Find a Therapist So, you want to see someone for counseling in Utah. Great! You have come to the right place. However, finding the right therapist can be overwhelming and complicated. It can be a challenge to know where to look or how to know which therapist is right for you.…
Read MoreIndividual Counseling: Coping with Challenging Emotions
Individual Counseling: Some Tips for Coping With Challenging Emotions In individual counseling, you will learn how to cope with difficult emotions. You might struggle to know how to cope when your emotions seem like they are in charge of your mood, interactions, and the quality of your day. (Related Article: 3 Principles of Emotional Health). Thankfully,…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Rachel Brown
Meet Rachel Brown, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Rachel Brown grew up in upstate New York, and has spent the past 10 years in Utah. She received her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in English and Family Studies, and is currently a master’s student at Touro University and an intern therapist.…
Read MoreOrem and South Jordan Couples Counselor: Stephanie Benson
Meet Stephanie, Couples Counselor at the Center for Couples and Families in Orem and South Jordan! Stephanie is an Ohio native who set off on a new adventure to Utah in 2015. She is an intern therapist and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. On her journey to becoming a…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Alexis Lee, MS
Meet Alexis Lee, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Alexis (Lexi) Lee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Spanish Fork. Her specialties involve play therapy, family therapy, adjustment disorders and working with children/adolescents. Originally from Arizona, Lexi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Arizona State University and…
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 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 Therapist: RaeAnn Teichert, MS
Meet RaeAnn Teichert, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families. RaeAnn H. Teichert is a couples therapist in Orem. She received her bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Studies from Brigham Young University – Idaho and her master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas. During…
Read MorePTSD And Trauma Counseling
Trauma counseling isn’t easy, but can be worth it. For trauma survivors, some therapists utilize the systemic approaches of internal family systems (IFS) and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). These approaches focus on strengthening attachment that exists both outside and inside of the self. Others also use play therapy when treating children and young adolescents who have…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know Before Starting EMDR Part Three: Emotional Regulation
In part 1 of this series, I discussed what trauma is, how it develops, and how that translates into negative beliefs. In part 2 I explained how to identify and explore negative beliefs about oneself. Both of these topics are important to know about when starting EMDR (a treatment for trauma developed by Francine Shapiro…
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