About Peterson Family Therapy
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
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Accepting People As They Are While Still Expecting Growth
/by Ed PetersonWe 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.
How to Choose the Right Therapist in Salt Lake City
/by Ed PetersonChoosing 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.
Understanding Trauma: How Your Brain Responds and How Therapy Helps
/by Candace PetersonLearn how trauma affects your brain & how therapy helps heal. Expert insights from a Salt Lake City trauma therapist on recovery & finding peace again.
Understanding Depression: A Pathway to Healing and Growth
/by Ed PetersonI want to share my perspective on understanding depression, how it impacts relationships, and most importantly, how we can treat it effectively.
How Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Transforms Relationships in Salt Lake City
/by Ed PetersonAfter 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.
Vulnerability In Therapy Pays Big Dividends
/by Ed PetersonEmotionally 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.