I am a licensed clinical social worker in Utah. I received my master in social work degree from the University of Utah and have been counseling for about eight years. While in school, I did a concentration in forensics and earned a certificate in criminology and corrections. I worked within the criminal justice system for about six years with adolescents and adults. While working in the criminal justice system, I was able to work with clients who have a variety of concerns. These included addiction, grief and loss, anger management, conflict resolution, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and transitioning to life outside of the criminal justice system.
I currently work with parents in helping them navigate the work-life balance. Being a working parent myself, I have a strong passion for understanding the variety of challenges that are going to happen. Being able to access and receive the necessary resources available to help parents is crucial for navigating our busy lives. Sometimes being able to navigate our emotional and mental health is one of the best things we can do as a parents.
This experience is about your personal growth. My position in working with you is to find the areas in your life that are not working well and see how they can best be improved and encourage your further development in life’s challenges. My approach uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, strength-based, solution focused, and mindfulness. Making the decision to work with a therapist is not always an easy one. There are times it can feel uncomfortable to share your personal experiences with someone you have never met. I want to assure that I will not judge the choices you have made in your life or the feelings you have.
There will likely be times that this experience will be difficult and others where you will enjoy it. I hope you are able to embrace these opposing concepts through your journey, as it shows your growth and work being accomplished. While I am on this journey with you and am excited to begin getting to know you better, I want you to feel comfortable in talking with me. If you have any concerns about the therapeutic process, I encourage you to discuss them with me at any time in this journey. Again, I am excited to begin working with you and getting to know you better!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
UT LCSW 9829780-3501
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Chyrese is so great I love talking to her and always feel better and more hopeful at the end of each session. She’s been my life saver
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Chyrese for 4 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
I have loved Chyrese!!! She is amazing. Very understanding and attentive. Great conversation and remembers everything you tell her!! I have feel heard and connected to her as a patient.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Chyrese for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve really enjoyed working with Chyrese. She is great at helping me through my problems while remaining empathetic. I look forward to therapy, which is new for me.
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Chyrese for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and adhd
Chyrese is amazing. She listens and understands my concerns and feeling most of all.
Written on Feb 02, 2021 after therapy with Chyrese for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Chyrese was a huge support beginning with my first appointment. She listened and quickly got to the heart of what I needed. Every session since has been the same. I’m very grateful for her expertise.
Written on Jul 07, 2020 after therapy with Chyrese for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Chyrese is competent and caring. She provides me a lot of space to express my feelings and provides insights and tools to help me reframe and navigate my experience. I've really enjoyed my sessions with her so far and would highly recommend working with her.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Chyrese for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety