I’m really excited to talk about this topic, which is five ways therapy can transform your life. At Peterson Family Therapy, we provide individual therapy in Salt Lake City, and I’ve witnessed these transformations countless times in my practice.
Anxiety is debilitating, but we have more power to self-soothe than we realize. Try this simple breathing technique…
When you’re feeling sad, scared, or angry, consciously ask: ‘What am I grateful for right now?’ Start with your body and watch your mood rise.
In this blog post, I want to comment on this idea of sharing with clients as a therapist—sharing some of the dilemmas, thoughts, and feelings that I’m having as we’re doing therapy together.
Learn why isolation worsens anxiety and depression, and how deep connection is essential for mental health.
We have to remember that people don’t completely change their personality. To be emotionally healthy and have healthy relationships, we need to have a certain level of understanding that people aren’t perfect. We must see people as they are now.
Choosing a therapist is one of the most important decisions you can make for your mental health and relationships. Here’s what I believe you should prioritize when choosing a therapist in SLC, in order of importance.
I want to share my perspective on understanding depression, how it impacts relationships, and most importantly, how we can treat it effectively.
After 20+ years of providing couples therapy in Salt Lake City, I’ve seen firsthand how Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) can heal relationships that seemed beyond repair. As a certified EFT therapist and supervisor at Peterson Family Therapy, I want to share how this approach creates lasting change for couples in our community.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, is a highly effective couples therapy modality that focuses on helping clients learn to communicate the softer primary emotions (think vulnerability, or the need for acceptance) that always lie underneath the more surface emotions (think anger, contempt, and defensiveness) that put us in a negative cycle of hurt and disconnection.
Peterson Family Therapy is a family-owned counseling practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s operated by Ed and Candace Peterson, life partners with the desire and skill needed to help couples in crisis, individuals suffering from addiction issues, and anyone dealing with depression and anxiety. Peterson Family Therapy is a member of The International Centre For Excellence In Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
Peterson Family Therapy
4505 Wasatch Blvd, #260
Salt Lake City, UT, 84124
(801) 809-7990
