Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) licensed in Utah. I have been working as a counselor/therapist since the beginning of 2008. I was trained as a life coach in 2002 and have worked part-time as a life/success coach since then. I have had success working with clients with a variety of issues including mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, mania), anxiety, personality disorders, grief/loss, anger issues, autism spectrum disorders, LGBTQ+, relationship issues, parenting issues (including using skills to manage problem behaviors in children), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma related difficulties. I have taken continuing education courses on many subjects, but have specialized in trauma.
My counseling/therapy style is collaborative, open, and accepting. I bring my expertise in therapy techniques and you bring your expertise on yourself. All I know about you is what you tell me, so honesty and authenticity are needed for the best therapeutic outcomes. I believe a person will be happiest when they follow what is best for them, whether that be from an individualistic perspective or a systems perspective (group interactions, family interactions, couples relationships, and communication skills). I see my job as helping you be the best you can be in all aspects of your life.
I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), IPT (integral processing technique), CPT (cognitive processing techniques), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), MI (motivational interviewing), DBT (dialectic behavior therapy), expressive techniques in therapy (therapeutic art, therapeutic play, therapeutic movement, therapeutic drama, therapeutic writing, and other expressive techniques), somatic techniques (a variety of body-based interventions), mindfulness, guided visualizations, and hypnotherapy.
It takes courage and determination to be willing to look at what is going on in your life, your thoughts, and your emotions. I help you understand and work with your strengths to help overcome your weaknesses. Change can be scary, and I applaud your choice to make the changes in your life to be a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled individual. If you are ready and willing to see yourself and your life from a new perspective and make the changes that will bring you peace, happiness, and fulfillment, I am here to assist and support you on the way to realizing the life you want and dream of.
You can do it. I look forward to working with you.
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Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell is a clinical mental health counselor licensed to practice in Utah. She has provided counseling and therapy since the beginning of 2008 and brings 13 years of professional experience to her work.
She was trained as a life coach in 2002 and has combined coaching with clinical practice, working part-time as a life and success coach while maintaining a counseling practice. Her clinical experience covers a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, personality disorders, grief and loss, anger management, autism spectrum-related issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges including behavior management for children, obsessive compulsive disorder, and trauma-related difficulties including post-traumatic stress disorder.
Dr. Johnson-Waddell’s approach to therapy is collaborative, open, and accepting. She emphasizes the client’s knowledge of their own life while offering clinical expertise in therapeutic techniques. Honesty and authenticity are encouraged as essential components for effective work together, and she supports clients whether their focus is on individual growth or on improving systems such as family and couple interactions and communication.
She has pursued continuing education with a specialization in trauma and uses a broad array of therapeutic modalities. Her toolkit includes EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), integral processing and cognitive processing techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, expressive methods such as therapeutic art and therapeutic writing, somatic body-based interventions, mindfulness and guided visualizations, and hypnotherapy.
Dr. Johnson-Waddell helps clients identify and build on their strengths to address challenges and navigate change. She acknowledges that change can be difficult and offers support to those ready to see their lives from new perspectives and to take steps toward greater peace, happiness, and fulfillment. She welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals who are motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives.
For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions. Research and clinical experience show that remote counseling often delivers comparable benefits for these everyday mental health needs.
One of the main advantages of online therapy is flexibility. Clients can choose the mode of connection that works best for them – whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging – which helps make therapy fit into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.
All therapists providing online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, remote therapy offers an accessible and practical way to pursue consistent mental health support.
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