At Vernal, visitors from around the world enjoy interactive displays with real fossils and dinosaur bones at Dinosaur National Monument. In life, interactions are filled with dread, sadness, and discomfort when emotional problems take over your thoughts and feelings. You try to be sociable, but your mind is on your troubles.

All your relationships suffer. You don’t even feel comfortable with yourself and who you are as a person. Your self-confidence sags, and you can’t help feeling sad and inconsequential. Talk to a counselor in the Vernal area to find your way to a more fascinating life.

Psychologist Nicole Ramos providing different types of therapy in Vernal

Nicole Ramos

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

My name is Nicole Ramos. I am a therapist, LGBTQIA+ ally, Latinx & women’s rights warrior, social justice fighter, non-religious, ex-party girl & survivor. I specialize in working with trauma, frontline medical workers, domestic violence, depression & anxiety. I have been working in the social work field for over 12 years through a spectrum of positions, from non-profit substance abuse treatment centers, behavioral health hospitals, individual and group therapy practice, hospital emergency departments and now with my own private practice. Feel free to contact me or make an appointment here on this site. I would love to work with you!

Psychologist Dr. Kathleen Bailey providing different types of therapy in Vernal

Dr. Kathleen Bailey

Clinician
License Type(s): Ph.D,LMFT,CADC II
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse
20 years offering treatment

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Utah with over 23 years of experience working as a Substance Abuse Counselor and 12 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, substance abuse issues, addictions, grief and loss , stage of life issues and relational violence. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse. I provided a holistic approach that includes many spiritual practices and traditions, including Christianity. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, inner childhood work, family systems theory, dreamwork, EMDR, psycho-dynamic and Jungian psychotherapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Jeffrey Lavallee providing different types of therapy in Vernal

Jeffrey Lavallee

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
34 years offering treatment

Hello, My name is Jeff Lavallee, LMFT and I am a family and marriage counselor licensed in Utah with over 28 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, adoption, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced trauma and abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive but is also direct and supportive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psycho-dynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Gabriela Perkins providing different types of therapy in Vernal

Gabriela Perkins

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Parenting issuesDepression
4 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah with over 5 years of experience working as a counselor and with teenagers. I have worked with clients in crisis situations, with normal day-to-day stressors, with depression, and with trauma. I have worked with families who are dealing with parenting challenges and struggling to connect with their children. I have been trained in Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Response, Trauma focused CBT, and DBT with my own research into IFS. My approach with therapy is to help you feel at ease and comfortable. It is always challenging to find the right counselor and I do my best to make the therapy environment warm and inviting. I will work with you as we move forward to accomplish your goals. If there is something that I don't know, I will do my best to find those answers for you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Jeremy Schultz providing different types of therapy in Vernal

Jeremy Schultz

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,CFRC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
9 years offering treatment

Thank you for considering me on your journey to wellness! I have answered the call of hundreds of people over 8 years to help with numerous challenges, including depression, anxiety, alcohol use, substance use, family matters, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and communication. I've helped veterans and first responders cope more effectively with the stressors of their job. Over the course of my life, I've developed a mission: "Nobody left behind." What that means for you is when you work with me, you have my full attention, care, and concern. You matter! You're important! You're looking for help and I can help you. I listen to understand and provided feedback. More importantly, I can help you understand more about you and in a lot of cases why you are the way you are. WE can identify these things together and lay out clear steps to get better. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Charity  Clavey providing different types of therapy in Vernal

Charity Clavey

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,LSCSW,LCAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
9 years offering treatment

Charity is duly licensed in the state of Missouri, Kansas, and Utah as a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC). She is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy) trained, trained in Trauma Informed Care, CBT trained, and thoroughly trained in Motivational Interviewing/Person Centered approaches to ensure that her clients are able to make progress with issues that are important to and for them. Charity uses modern approaches to help individuals achieve goals and make personal improvements in their lives. Charity works early and late hours to include weekends to accommodate clients' needs. Before entering private practice, Charity worked in critical home health, a private MAT setting, and at a co-occurring state funded agency providing clinical supervision, individual and family therapy, and group therapy. Prior to her experience in the field, she also was a special education teacher working with children grade levels ranging from Pre-K through 12. Charity's favorite self-care activities include traveling, practicing mindfulness, exercising, reading, attending live music performances, and spending time with her infant son, friends, family, and her puppy Codi. Specialties: Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder, EMDR Trained, CBT trained, co-occurring disorders, trauma focused, PTSD, stress management, grief issues, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, child and adolescent issues, family/marital/and parenting concerns Population Focus: children and adolescents, adults, couples and families, LGBTQIA population

Psychologist Avery Alexander providing different types of therapy in Vernal

Avery Alexander

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

I have always been dedicated to helping diverse communities, having volunteered at several non profit agencies. Over the years, I have spent her time working in community centers as a mentor and doing community outreach through a Oakland non profit. This has inspired me to make a change in as many lives as possible. I hope to help you find a sense of belonging and the tools to achieve their dreams. I achieved my Bachelors of Science in Human Services with a focus on Counseling at Northeastern University, located in Boston, Massachusetts. My Masters in Social Work followed at Simmons College. I was raised in Oakland, where a sense of community is very important and sparked my desire to work in similar diverse communities. I come from a loving family that taught me to embrace people of all walks of life. I have brought those ideals into how I practice therapy. I often use a multicultural approach in therapy as well as cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and narrative therapy. I specialize in the following areas, if you have a question please reach out about other issues: • Anxiety • Bipolar & Depressive & Other Mood Disturbances • Psychosis ( including auditory/ visual hallucinations) • Adjustment Issues • Trauma & Stress Related Concerns • Substance Use • Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity • Anger/ Control Concerns • Problems related to body images • Attachement Issues

Psychologist JohnPaul Parraga providing different types of therapy in Vernal

JohnPaul Parraga

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida and Utah with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Kristy Zufelt providing different types of therapy in Vernal

Kristy Zufelt

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes
14 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Utah with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Dr. Paul Goddard providing different types of therapy in Vernal

Dr. Paul Goddard

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
28 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Idaho, New York and Utah with 28 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Vernal

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Vernal that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Vernal available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Vernal therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Vernal therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Vernal region and in the state of Utah.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Vernal can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Vernal may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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