Hello, and welcome! My name is Rita and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist in Salt Lake City, Utah. My goal as your therapist is to help you live your authentic truth with clarity, intention, and inner wisdom.
I work primarily with young adults, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community, helping you to navigate life stressors and inner conflict. As your therapist, you can expect me to sit through the hard moments with you, help you unravel your inner thoughts and emotions, give you honest feedback with warmth and humor, and celebrate your wins along the way.
I began a personal journey with therapy as a teenager and into adulthood, as I worked to navigate my inner struggle. Through talk therapy, yoga and movement, connections with others, and a commitment to personal growth, I have found a sense of relief and gratitude-- thanks to the many mentors and therapists I've had along the way. I hope to be that guide for others and would love to support you in your journey.
We heal from trauma in part by having new, healthy relationships. That is why my approach to therapy is relational-- getting to know you, understanding your thought process, where you're coming from, what others might misunderstand about you, and giving you an open canvas to feel seen and heard. Through building a therapeutic relationship, we will learn your patterns, triggers, communication style, and help you to witness and build insight into these processes within yourself. Therapy can be a great place to safely learn to confront your emotions, communicate your needs, set boundaries, and establish intentions and goals for your life.
The therapy I provide is grounded in evidence based practices and research informed models. I am trained in EMDR and am informed by: mindfulness practices, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, somatic therapy, and attachment theory. I provide walk-and-talk therapy, guided meditation, or trauma-informed movement upon request.
Aetna
Regence / Blue Cross Blue Shield
Select Health Utah
Cigna
Evernorth
Carelon Behavioral Health
$150 per hour
Sliding scale upon request