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How We Treat Depression: A Therapist's Approach

How We Treat Depression: A Therapist’s Approach

Struggling with depression? Discover how our therapists use attachment work, trauma processing, and emotional attunement to help clients find hope and healing.

What is Trauma Informed Therapy Salt Lake City Utah

What is Trauma-Informed Therapy? Understanding a Compassionate Approach to Healing

Learn about trauma-informed care from Candace Peterson, LCSW. Specialized PTSD treatment using CPT and compassionate, evidence-based therapy for healing.

Why Emotionally Focused Therapy Works Salt Lake City Utah

Why Emotionally Focused Therapy Works: 3 Reasons EFT is So Effective

After 20 years of experience as a therapist—and with Candace’s 20 years of experience—we know at Peterson Family Therapy that Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment work is the most effective type of therapy available today, especially for couples. The question is: why does EFT work so well when other approaches fall short? Let me break it down into three key reasons.

Healing Family Dynamics: How Family Counseling Helps Resolve Conflicts

Healing Family Dynamics: How Family Counseling Helps Resolve Conflicts

Family therapy is one of the most powerful and transformative experiences—both for therapists and for the families we serve. At Peterson Family Therapy in Salt Lake City, family counseling is a cornerstone of our practice, and I’m excited to share why this work is so meaningful and how it can help families move from crisis to connection.

5 Ways Individual Therapy Can Transform Your Life

5 Ways Individual Therapy Can Transform Your Life

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.

You Have More Power Over Your Anxiety Than You Think

You Have More Power Over Your Anxiety Than You Think

Anxiety is debilitating, but we have more power to self-soothe than we realize. Try this simple breathing technique…