Welcome To Finch’s Nest Counseling

Individual mental health therapy for ages 12 and up. Specializing in the LGBTQ+ community, with training in trauma/PTSD, Gender Dysphoria, and EMDR. Figure It Out. Together.

Affirming Care & Specialized Expertise

Finding the Right Support for Your Growth

Finding a therapist who truly understands your lived experience can be challenging. I provide a safe, stable, and non-judgmental space where you can address complex challenges like trauma, anxiety, and gender dysphoria. My work focuses on building self-understanding and resilience so we can work together to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.

Trauma/PTSD Work (EMDR & CBT)

Process distressing memories and reduce the lasting impact of trauma on your life using evidence-based techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Gender Identity Exploration & Support

I provide a unique and authentic perspective to support trans and gender non-conforming individuals through their journey of self-discovery and transition, including navigating gender-affirming care.

Letters for Gender-Affirming Care

Mental health assessments and documentation provided by an experienced clinician for various forms of gender-affirming care, simplifying the process and connecting you with essential resources.

Managing Anxiety and Depression

Gain practical tools and insights to manage overwhelming symptoms of anxiety and depression, helping you reclaim your emotional stability and joy.

A Foundation For Healing

Providing the Safe Space You Deserve

At Finch’s Nest Counseling, my mission is to provide accessible, affirming, and highly specialized mental health care, particularly for the LGBTQ+ population in Utah. I believe that everyone, especially those from minority populations, deserves to feel truly seen and understood by their provider. Finch’s Nest is dedicated to creating the safe space that is often missing in the mental health landscape, where you can be your authentic self.

My practice is driven by the commitment to facilitate transformative growth. Witnessing clients achieve significant progress and construct a more fulfilling life is central to my professional mission. I offer unwavering support, meeting you exactly where you are, and walking alongside you on your journey to demonstrate that healing and lasting change are always possible.

The Finch’s Nest Advantage

The Benefit of Highly Specialized Support

I am committed to helping you embrace your inherent strength, challenging the misconception that seeking support is a sign of personal deficiency or failure. Therapy is a stable path toward greater well-being and genuine self-acceptance. I focus on providing the specialized care you need to make fundamental, lasting changes that honor who you are.

Authentic Peer Perspective

Work with a therapist who not only understands the clinical challenges you face but also holds a trans perspective to better empathize with the specific nuances of Gender Dysphoria and transition.

Effective Trauma Resolution

Receive gold-standard treatment for Trauma/PTSD using advanced methods like EMDR, designed to help you heal past wounds and improve daily functioning.

Simplified Access to Care

Gain access to a network of resources for gender-affirming care and support, ensuring you can navigate your personal goals with confidence and informed guidance.

Specialized Care & Expertise

Beyond the Basics: Trustworthy Care

My practice is set apart by its dual commitment to specialized, evidence-based trauma treatment and dedicated LGBTQ+ affirmation. You will find an approach that is casual, warmly direct, and anchored, designed to make you feel stable and secure as you undertake this important work. I emphasize key concepts like Trauma, Gender Dysphoria, and EMDR because they represent the areas where I offer truly exceptional and life-changing support.

Why Choose Finch’s Nest?

I understand the struggle to find a genuinely safe space and a provider who is not just tolerant but truly educated on the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. If you are looking for an affirming, experienced therapist in Utah who specializes in Trauma/PTSD and Gender Dysphoria, you’ve found a trusted alliance here.