Meet the Therapist

Life leads to many instances where we feel overwhelmed, depleted, and in need of support. Maybe it is a struggle with anxiety or depression, a negative belief, an addiction or perhaps you have been hit by betrayal or feelings of the lack of connection to your partner. I believe we all have the ability to heal, grow, and transform. My own experiences of healing my own trauma, experiencing the hardships of a divorce, and subsequently working through the blending of families has motivated me to join a therapy practice that allows me to give back what I so gratefully received.

According to Dr. Peter Levine, “Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering”. He describes trauma as “anything that is too much or comes too fast” or is hard on your body physically or emotionally. I primarily use two bottom-up approaches, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Internal Family Systems (parts work). I believe that with the right kind of somatic help, traumatic experiences can be transformed into a source of strength & self-love.

On an individual level, I specialize not only in trauma, but also in day-to-day struggles as well as the treatment of unwanted sexual behaviors including sexual addiction, compulsive pornography use, infidelity, and affairs. I have a special place in my heart for partners experiencing betrayal trauma as well.

From a couple’s perspective, I approach couples’ work through the lens of Gottman Theory and an attachment-based theory called Emotionally Focused Therapy. Through this lens, couples work through issues including emotional disconnection, communication struggles, unresolved conflict, parenting stress, blending families, and infidelity.

If you feel like we may be a good fit, I would love to be a part of your healing journey. I also want to reassure you that taking this first step towards therapy can bring up feelings of anxiousness. Please know that this is normal and my goal is to provide you a safe path to healing, starting in our first session.

Phone: (385) 254-3522
Email: holly@therapyutah.org
Trained In: EMDR Therapy, Gottman Level 1, EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Sand Tray Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Ego State Therapy
Specializations: Sexual Addiction Therapy, General Trauma Therapy, Betrayal Trauma Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy
Works Mostly With: Individuals (ages 18+), Couples
Languages: English, Spanish
Client Testimonials:
“Holly has been a fantastic professional resource and healing guide. I’m a very cerebral thinker and advanced therapeutic patient and Holly has struck a great balance of helping me both think and feel through things. She quickly identified root issues and has been flexible with meeting my needs and agendas for therapy. I have also appreciated her professional comparison to perspectives from her own life since we have had similar challenges. It has helped me feel seen and validated while also empowered. She’s also done a great job helping me envision what healthier behaviors might look like or recognize my healing milestones where I might have not seen them. I’d highly recommend her as a therapist.”
~ Susan N

“Holly has been such a support to me. I have struggled for years with issues relating to trauma I received in my childhood. Holly has helped me learn to be true to myself and heal from difficult experiences. Working with her has taught me how to have boundaries for my loved ones in a safe way and loving way. She’s also helped me learn to have empathy for myself and my own needs. I’d recommend Holly in a heartbeat to anyone who wants to make true healthy change a part of their life.”

“Holly is the most skilled therapist I have worked with. She took the time to really understand me and help me understand how I could help myself. She is very patient and accepting. I always felt safe in my sessions. I knew that when it came time to share my most personal disappointing thoughts, she was there to help me through the confusion.
I would recommend Holly to anyone—especially those who are seeking to benefit from the process of EMDR. Holly is very skilled in this type of therapy. She helped me through some of the most tragic moments in my past.
Looking back months later, I still benefit from the hard work Holly guided me through. I have better relationships with my family, my memories, and myself.
Holly is dedicated to her trade; a trade that benefits her clients on a self-guided journey to improvement. I am blessed to have found Holly and I am grateful to know that she has been and will continue to be in my corner.
Thank you, Holly! Words can’t express how appreciative I am to you and your talents.”

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