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Ed Peterson
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Supervisor
EFT Certified Therapist
Jungian Therapist

Start Your Journey
Toward Healing

Move your relationship from conflict to loving connection.
Peterson Family Therapy provides expert family counseling and
emotionally focused therapy to help families heal, grow stronger, and
rediscover connection.

Expert Family Counselor In Salt Lake City, Utah

(801) 809-7990Schedule Consultation
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Candace Peterson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
EFT Certified Therapist
CBT & Crisis Therapy

Start Your Journey
Toward Healing

Move your relationship from conflict to loving connection.
Peterson Family Therapy provides expert family counseling and
emotionally focused therapy to help families heal, grow stronger, and
rediscover connection.

Expert Family Counselor In Salt Lake City, Utah

Schedule Consultation(801) 809-7990
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Ed Peterson
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Supervisor
EFT Certified Therapist
Jungian Therapist

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Start Your Journey
Toward Healing

Expert Family Counselor In Salt Lake City, Utah

Schedule Consultation(801) 809-7990
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Candace Peterson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
EFT Certified Therapist
CBT & Crisis Therapy

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Start Your Journey
Toward Healing

Expert Family Counselor In Salt Lake City, Utah

(801) 809-7990Schedule Consultation

Compassionate Family Counseling for Utah Families

Peterson Family Therapy is a family-owned counseling practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, operated by Ed and Candace Peterson—two experienced family counselors with over 20 years of combined expertise. We specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help families in crisis, couples struggling with disconnection, and individuals facing trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety.

As certified members of The International Centre For Excellence In Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), we provide evidence-based family counseling that creates lasting change. Whether you’re navigating family conflict, relationship challenges, or personal mental health struggles, we’re here to help you heal.

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Family Counseling Services in Salt Lake City

Family Counseling

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Strengthen family bonds and resolve conflicts

Link to: Couples Therapy Salt Lake City

Couples Therapy

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Reconnect with your partner through EFT

Link to: Individual Therapy In Salt Lake City, Utah

Individual Therapy

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Personal growth and healing

Parenting Support Counseling

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Build confidence as a parent

LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

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Safe, inclusive care for all identities

Faith Crisis Counseling

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Navigate spiritual transitions together

Bipolar Disorder Counseling

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Manage mood changes with expert support

Grief & Loss Counseling

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Heal from loss with compassionate guidance

OCD Therapy

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Evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms

Anxiety Therapy

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Find calm and manage worry effectively

Depression Therapy

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Overcome numbness and rediscover joy

ADHD Therapy

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Practical strategies for focus and success

Trauma & PTSD Therapy

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Heal from past experiences safely

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Meet Your Salt Lake City Family Counselors

Ed Peterson Family Therapy Salt Lake City Utah

Ed Peterson, LCSW, MBA

Ed is a licensed clinical social worker and certified Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapist and supervisor. As a founding partner at The EFT Clinic and former Clinical Director at Balance House, Ed brings over 20 years of experience as a family counselor.

Candace Peterson Family Therapy Salt Lake City Utah

Candace Peterson, LCSW

Candace is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced EFT training and over 20 years of experience. Her background includes specialized work with veterans at the VA, making her an expert family counselor for trauma, PTSD, and complex family dynamics.

Why Choose Peterson Family Therapy for Family Counseling?

Over 40 Years Combined Experience

Expert family counselors who understand complex family dynamics

Certified EFT Specialists

Evidence-based therapy with 70-75% success rate

Specialized Expertise

Trauma, addiction, couples therapy, and individual counseling

LGBTQ+ Affirming

Safe, inclusive care for all families and identities

Member of ICEEFT

Recognized excellence in emotionally focused therapy

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How Emotionally Focused Family Counseling Works

EFT is a structured, research-backed approach that helps families:

Resolve long-standing conflicts

Improve communication and connection

Heal from trauma and addiction

Create secure, lasting bonds

Move from distress to recovery

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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Counseling

Family counseling helps families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Yes, we provide secure online therapy sessions for families throughout Utah.

Our family counselors help with communication problems, parenting challenges, blended family issues, teen struggles, trauma recovery, and more.

Every family is unique. We’ll discuss your goals and create a personalized treatment plan during your initial consultation.

Yes! Contact us today to schedule your family counseling consultation in Salt Lake City.

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