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Alone I Am Weak—But If Deeply Connected to Others, I Can Thrive

Alone I Am Weak—But If Deeply Connected to Others, I Can Thrive

Learn why isolation worsens anxiety and depression, and how deep connection is essential for mental health.

Accepting People As They Are While Still Expecting Growth

Accepting People As They Are While Still Expecting Growth

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.

How to choose the right therapist in Salt Lake City

How to Choose the Right Therapist in Salt Lake City

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.

Understanding Trauma: How Your Brain Responds and How Therapy Helps

Understanding Trauma: How Your Brain Responds and How Therapy Helps

Learn 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

Understanding Depression: A Pathway to Healing and Growth

I 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

How Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Transforms Relationships in Salt Lake City

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.