Meet the Therapist

Ready for change? The biggest block to healing for couples and individuals is unresolved trauma. Unresolved trauma is often the root of suffering that impacts not only your quality of life but the quality of your relationships. Does trauma work sound daunting? Think of it as finally getting a resolution for any emotionally unresolved event. It’s not about the severity of the event that classifies it as trauma; it’s about the intensity of the impact the event had on us. Trauma can even be about something that didn’t happen, like a partner or parent not being there for you when you needed them most. How do you know if you have unresolved trauma? By the way, it feels in our bodies when we think about it. Is there a tightness in your chest or a pain in your shoulders? You can also track trauma by your ability to respond versus react to a situation.

When we resolve your trauma, you will find relief from the symptoms you are experiencing and hope that life can be different than it is now. Because I want you to find relief as quickly as possible, I specialize in what I believe is the fastest way to heal trauma, which is also evidence-based Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

I love what I do. I love helping relationships, including the one with yourself! I work with adults and couples, guiding you on the path out of hopelessness to one that leads to healing, a healthier you, and, above all, hope that you can have a beautiful life!

Phone: (385) 254-3522
Email: amandaheaton@therapyutah.org
Instagram: @amandaheaton.therapist
Trained In: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART similar to EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Experiential Therapy
Specializations: Trauma, Relationships
Works Mostly With: Couples, Adults
Languages: English
Client Testimonials:
“I was at the lowest point of despair in 2022 when my daughter perceptively picked up the phone and made an appointment for me to visit Amanda Heaton, a marriage and family therapist at Therapy Utah. I almost canceled a number of times prior to my first appointment. I could see no good that could come from sitting and talking to a stranger about things so personal that she would not have any possible way to help one as I couldn’t find any good in my life. I was at a total loss in trying to find any value in my life as I knew it. I truly believed I was simply not enough of a man, to be a good husband, father, son and brother and co-worker.

That all changed on my first visit. It surely was not easy nor has the time it has taken for me to realize my true potential and see solid self-awareness. Understanding the meaning of truly loving myself enough to take care of my inner self and physical health. Learning life balance for me has been a challenge. I have overcome fears that were causing emotional self destruction. I’m talking about fears I had no idea I have carried with me from a young age and had continuously deteriorated throughout my life. I was on a path of self- destruction and sabotaging my most precious relationships. Doing the work, and I mean WORK, brought new meaning to solid empathetic communication in my marriage, family and colleagues.

Being self-regulated has been a process of understanding the value of boundaries I have set for myself and managing my state of mind and actions in daily life. I could go on and on and have realized that whatever issues I have had, I was fortunate enough and desperate enough to be introduced to an incredibly talented professional that has the skills to tailor my journey especially for me and my family.

Amanda Heaton saw me and saw my potential. She was patient beyond belief as I look back on this journey. I took a lot of steps forward yet had setbacks that I am amazed when I did fail in the process yet Ms. Heaton knew the skills to get me back on track, caught back up and continued with holding to, and being my true authentic self.”
~ Kurt J

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