Articles from The Counseling Center
What is Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy or CBT is a therapeutic approach that is based on 2 main ideas: 1) our cognitions have an influence on our emotions and behaviors; and 2) how we act or behave can affect our thought patterns and emotions.The Cognitive-Behavioral Model There...
EMDR Therapy – Basic Understanding of What to Expect
My name is Kammy Yorgason and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (CMCH). I have worked extensively with trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, personality disorders, bipolar, LGBTQIA+ related issues, and other mental health concerns that can take the joy...
David Christensen, M.A.: My Approach to Child Therapy
My name is David Christensen and I’m the child and family specialist at South Davis Psychological. With my post today I want to give you a better idea about I approach counseling/therapy with children. Therapy with children is not like therapy with adults because...
How to Find a Good Child Therapist
"Can you recommend a good therapist for my kid?" This may be one of the most common questions I answer as a psychologist. The sad reality for a lot of parents looking for a child therapist is that good help is hard to find. But the good ones are out there. If you want...
3 Signs You (or Your Child) Should Get Psychological Testing
A while back, I had the opportunity to work in a facility that was designed to help people who were really struggling despite getting great treatment in the community. I was sometimes amazed by the changes they were able to make with the right help (and by the steep...
How I Think Therapy Works (Most of the Time)
Diane was 25, a new mom in a lonely struggle to survive an undiagnosed illness that left her emaciated and near death. One day, holding her baby in her car seat, she made the exhausting trek up the steps to her apartment. That’s when her body gave out. She began to...
Finding The Right Therapist For You Utah: Karen Talbot
My name is Karen Talbot. I am a licensed therapist (LCSW) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional at South Davis Psychological Services. I specialize in providing therapy for children, youth, adults, and families going through trauma. Every person has a unique...