What Therapy Is Like for Women Who’ve Been Holding It All Together
Specialized Therapy for Anxiety, Body Image, and Overthinking (Online in Utah)
Why Therapy Feels Intimidating & Why It Helps
Many of the women I work with have never been to therapy before. Opening up to a stranger can feel scary, even intimidating. You might be here because you want to improve your life, become the best version of yourself, or simply figure out if therapy could actually help. The truth is, therapy isn’t about “having something wrong with you.” It’s about creating a safe space to explore your struggles, build healthier patterns, and feel supported while you make real changes.
Why Therapy Can Help
Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in life, if it’s the right therapist for them. That doesn’t mean you can’t figure things out on your own. You probably could. However, it’s usually a lot easier (and faster) when you’ve got someone walking through it with you. If I know you, you care about efficiency and working toward goals. Therapy helps you get there quicker than just trying to muscle through it by yourself.
Our Relationship Matters
The relationship you have with your therapist is one of the most important parts of the process. In fact, research shows up to 70% of healing comes from that connection. It matters that you actually like your therapist, that you feel comfortable, and that you can be yourself without fear of judgment.
Therapy Services I Provide
If you’re a woman struggling with anxiety, disordered eating, people-pleasing, or low self-esteem, therapy can help. As we work together, my goal is to help you find relief and build tools to cope in healthier, more effective ways.
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety and perfectionism can take over your thoughts and leave you feeling exhausted. Through anxiety therapy, I help women quiet the inner critic, cope with racing thoughts, and feel calmer and grounded in daily life.
Binge Eating Disorder Treatment
Binge eating can feel isolating and shameful, but it doesn’t define you. I provide binge eating disorder therapy to help you understand what drives the behavior, reduce urges, and learn new ways to cope without turning to food. Together, we’ll work toward a healthier and more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Body Image Therapy
So many women struggle to like their bodies—and sometimes don’t even realize how much it affects their day-to-day life. In body image therapy, I help women move toward body neutrality, reduce shame, and feel more at ease in their own skin.
Eating Disorder Therapy
If you’ve spent years dieting, obsessing about food, or feeling like your worth depends on your body, you’re not alone. I provide eating disorder counseling in Utah to help women heal their relationship with food and find freedom from patterns that feel stuck.
EMDR & Trauma Therapy
I am a trained EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Many women find EMDR helps them process painful past experiences so those memories stop feeling so raw and triggering. EMDR therapy can help you feel more in control, less reactive, and able to move forward with a greater sense of peace.
Online Therapy in Utah
Some people feel more comfortable opening up from the privacy of their own home, and I get that. That’s why I offer online therapy for women across Utah, including Salt Lake City, Provo, Logan, Cedar City, and St. George. Virtual sessions are here to stay, and they make therapy more accessible and flexible for busy women.
What to Expect in Therapy With Me
Therapy sessions are 50 minutes and work best when you come weekly.
Come As You Are
Show up exactly as you are: leggings, pajamas, a hoodie, or sweats if that’s what makes you comfortable. Whether you’re on your couch, in your office, or in your car, you don’t need to look a certain way or ‘have it together’ to be here. I keep things real and relaxed too, so don’t expect anything formal or fancy.
Minimize Distractions
Therapy is most effective when you can focus. It’s best if kids are cared for during the session, though I completely get how hard that can be with little ones. That’s one reason I offer online therapy is to make it easier for you to actually get the support you need.
A Balance of Humor and Honesty
I take your healing seriously, but I also know how to laugh. Expect a good balance of compassion, honesty, and humor in our work together.
How I work
I’m not here to blame your parents for everything or to repeat ‘How does that make you feel?’ after every sentence. What I will do is show up with you in the hard places, when you’re ready. I’ve never been overwhelmed by someone’s story or thought they were ‘too much.’ You get to set the pace, and I’ll meet you there.
I’m also not a blank-state therapist. I’ll listen closely and take you seriously, and I’ll share my perspective when it feels helpful. Some sessions are quiet, some are full of words, and some are a mix of both. You don’t need to come in knowing exactly what to say or where to start. We’ll slow it down, follow what matters, and figure it out together.
Your Privacy
Therapy is confidential. That means I won’t share what you tell me with anyone else without your permission. I won’t even acknowledge knowing you outside of sessions. So if we run into each other at the grocery store, I’ll give you the “stranger in the aisle” look and keep it moving (even if it feels a little awkward).
Why I Don’t Bill Insurance
Part of the reason I don’t take insurance is to protect your privacy. Insurance companies often require detailed records, and that means there’s a permanent note that you’ve been in therapy. For some people, it feels important to know their care stays private, just between you and me
Ready to Start Online Therapy in Utah?
You don’t have to keep struggling alone. If you’re ready to make lasting changes and start feeling better, the first step is scheduling a free 15-minute consultation. This call gives us a chance to see if we’re a good match and how therapy can support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The session fee is $175 for a 50-minute session, and I am not in-network with insurance. I don’t take insurance to: protect my client’s privacy and confidentiality. Insurances also require I give you a diagnosis and control the type of treatment you receive. I can provide you with a document known as a superbill you may submit to your insurance for reimbursement. I recommend checking in with your insurance first.
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Every week. I rarely ever recommend anything less than that. In fact, I only work with clients who can commit to coming to therapy every single week. I am committed to helping you make progress and lasting changes with the most efficient and effective way to do that is to attend weekly for a year to 18 months. You might want to try and be a high achiever and will read this and think you can do it in 4-6…I assure you, there are no shortcuts to the timeline of healing.
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I can understand and have a ton of compassion for a pretty normal desire to want to lose weight or change your body. I am not focused on helping you alter your body size but to help you heal emotionally. If weight loss is your main goal, I’m probably not the therapist for you. I operate from a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach, which involves body respect and compassion regardless of your body size here.
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Item descriptionI have addressed this more fully in a blog post you can find here. What I want to say to you now is that I am committed to helping YOU identify and live YOUR values completely regardless if we share them or not. This isn’t about me, and I willl be sensitive and honor what’s important to you. I’m here to make space for you and not let it be about me.