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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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 Pays Big Dividends
/by Ed PetersonIn her book Hold Me Tight, Dr. Sue Johnson brilliantly sums up what happens when couples get stuck in negative and reactive cycles: “In insecure relationships, we disguise our vulnerabilities so our partner never really sees us.” Dr. Johnson goes on to talk about the healing power of love and emotional responsiveness in a love […]
Depression and the Inner Critic
/by Ed PetersonWhen I have been the most depressed one constant was a brutally critical interior conversation. This inner critic was loud and menacing, usually communicating to me that I was worthless and weak, not worthy of love, and that getting out of the depression was unlikely. Over many years of cognitive and spiritual work I have […]