Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ - General Process Questions
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy is a profound process of personal exploration and self-discovery. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or even just curious about the deeper, subconscious patterns influencing your experiences, choices, and relationships, therapy is likely worth exploring.
How much does therapy cost?
Our fees vary depending on the service, clinician, and insurance provider. Please contact us directly to inquire about the cost for therapy. We will go over all pricing clearly with you before starting so there are no surprises.
When is payment due and how do I pay?
Payment is due at the time of service. For simplicity and consistency, we accept secure electronic payments. A payment form is included in your onboarding documents to ensure a seamless, no-hassle experience.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we do accept insurance and are in-network with…
- Select Health
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Regence
- DMBA
- United Healthcare
- United Medical Resources
- EMI Health
- TriWest
- TriCare
- PEHP
How do I get started with therapy?
There are two ways to start therapy with us. First, you can begin with a free mental health screening. Simply complete the questionnaire, and instead of getting an auto-scored result, you will receive personalized feedback via email from one of our psychologists.
The second option is to book a complimentary 15-minute discovery consultation. During the consultation we will answer your questions and help you determine the next right step for you.
How often should I attend therapy?
Most of our clients start with weekly therapy sessions to build momentum. From there, we can adjust based on your goals, progress, and capacity. When the time is right for you, we can move to bi-weekly sessions or schedule monthly maintenance sessions as needed.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions are typically 50–60 minutes.
How long does therapy last?
Therapy duration depends on a variety of factors. Some clients come for a focused season of work, while others continue longer to accomplish deeper integration. Whether you come to therapy to process a specific life event or are seeking long term support to untangle deeper developmental trauma, we will tailor therapy to your exact needs. We take a highly collaborative approach and will adjust the pace to match your goals and growth.
Do you offer online therapy in Utah
Yes. To help with consistency, we strive to make therapy as accessible and flexible as possible. Currently, all our therapy sessions are conducted virtually for clients located in Utah.
What issues do you help with?
As psychologists, (doctor-level clinicians) we are skilled at working with a wide range of individuals, however, we are especially skilled at helping adults with healing from trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, relational trauma, developmental trauma, religious trauma (faith shifts and existential crises), depression, anxiety, identity struggles, and major life transitions. Ultimately, whenever patterns or relational dynamics feel stuck or difficult to shift, we can help.
FAQ - Style & Technique Questions
What makes your approach different?
We don’t just manage symptoms. We go beneath the surface issues and work to resolve what’s underneath them. Our approach is highly integrative, experiential, relational, and is deeply grounded in how the nervous system actually works, changes, and heals.
What is experiential therapy?
Experiential therapy means we go beyond just talking. It’s a highly immersive, engaging, and collaborative framework that is rooted in somatic therapy principles. We’ll work together with your real-time thoughts, emotions, and nervous system responses to help you move beyond awareness and insights. The goal of experiential therapy is true integration – healing through experience.
What does ‘Integrative Mindful-Somatic Trauma Therapy’ mean?
Integrative Mindful-Somatic Trauma Therapy is essentially a collective integration of the theory, application, and techniques used in common therapy modalities such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hakomi, Internal Family Systems (IFS-Parts Work), and others. Trauma therapy is highly nuanced, and every client and situation is different. This depth-oriented, psychodynamic approach allows us to personalize a therapeutic experience for every client’s unique needs.
What’s the difference between a therapist and a psychologist?
A psychologist is a mental health clinician with a PhD, meaning they have successfully completed doctor-level education and training. All psychologists are therapists, but not all therapists are psychologists.
Do you offer trauma-informed therapy?
Yes, absolutely. Our work is deeply grounded in trauma informed care, meaning we move at a pace that respects your nervous system, honors your lived experiences, and prioritizes safety, stability, and integration.
FAQ - About Individual Therapy
What happens in an individual therapy session?
We will start where you feel you need the most support first. From there, we’ll slow things down and explore what’s happening internally – emotionally, mentally, and somatically (in the body) – so that we can work at the level where real change unfolds.
We are here to provide a safe space for whatever you need to bring. We won’t sit there mute and motionless while you spiral. Our approach is experiential and collaborative, and you can expect us to lean in and fully engage with whatever you bring to a session. We are here for you, and we are here with you.
How do I prepare for my first therapy session?
Preparation isn’t necessary. If you want to organize your thoughts or decide what you want to focus on first, you are certainly welcome to do that, but there is no need to overprepare. Show up as you are, and we will help you navigate whatever is going on at that moment. If it helps, think about what has been weighing on you (mentally, emotionally, or relationally) or how you’d like to feel differently.
What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help?
We’ve heard that one before – that feeling is more common than you think. Unfortunately, not all therapy goes deep enough. Our approach focuses on working beneath surface-level insights so patterns can actually shift and integration can finally occur.
If you’ve tried therapy and didn’t get the relief you were hoping for, we invite you to schedule a complimentary 15 minute discovery consultation with us to talk through what might have happened.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything shared in an individual therapy session is confidential, with a few legal exceptions (such as risk of harm), which we will review with you upfront. While both individual and group therapy sessions are conducted in a professional and confidential way, we recommend that you explore individual therapy sessions if privacy is a strong source of concern for you.
FAQ – About Group Therapy
What is group therapy and how does it work?
Group therapy is a guided, real-time relational experience with a small group of adults (typically 5-7 people). It’s a profound form of psychotherapy that functions as a kind of ‘social laboratory,’ where you can explore patterns, practice new ways of relating, and receive honest, supportive feedback in a safe environment. Group therapy can be powerful because it provides unique opportunities for integration and relational healing.
What happens in a group therapy session?
Sessions are conversational and highly intentional. We focus on what’s happening in the moment including how you relate, respond, and connect with others. Over time, this community dynamic creates real-time opportunities to build self-awareness, improve communication, and shift long standing relational patterns.
Do people in the group already know each other?
Typically, no. Occasionally, a group may form organically (for example friends, families, or colleagues), but most groups are made up of individuals who have not met before. Either way, therapy groups are composed of individuals seeking growth in a shared space.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
In many cases, yes – sometimes even more so for relational patterns and interpersonal healing. Group therapy allows you to experience your relational dynamics in real time with others, which creates opportunities for deeper, more immediate change.
What is your approach to group therapy?
Our approach is experiential, relational, and grounded in the present moment with a strong focus on empowerment. We draw from interpersonal process work, trauma-informed care, and somatic awareness – and we keep it very human, compassionate, and supportive. Our goal is to help you show up more fully and authentically for yourself and with others.
Who is group therapy a good fit for?
Group therapy can be especially helpful if you’re navigating social anxiety, relationship struggles, isolation, or recurring interpersonal patterns. Group therapy is a good fit for anyone who is ready to explore themselves not just internally, but in connection with others.
