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OUR MISSION
At Healing Steps Counseling our goal is to provide a non-judgmental space where you can process through challenging aspects of life. A place to find new direction, hope, and meaning in your life. Through therapy we work to develop new coping skills that will help now and in the future. We believe in transformation and change and witness it daily. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat several mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.


Our Treatment Focus
Our practice provides counseling for individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. We use evidenced based practice such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART, Play Therapy and Mindfulness. We believe in evidence-based practice, as well as a good therapeutic rapport with our clients.
Our Patient Promise
We specialize in anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, couples counseling, faith transitions and holistic treatments. We have a therapist to fit your needs, and if we do not, we will try to find a therapist that better fits your needs. We offer resources and strategies to create a happier life. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

Our Services
From individual growth to relationship enhancement and trauma healing, Healing Steps provides a wide range of services to meet your needs.
Individual Therapy
Healing Steps provides compassionate, confidential individual support tailored to your unique needs.
Couples Therapy
Improve communication, resolve conflict, and enhance intimacy with couples support at Healing Steps.
EMDR
EMDR at Healing Steps provides a safe and supportive environment to address distressing memories and experiences.
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CostIf using insurance you may have a Copay or be required to pay the contracted amount until your deductible has ben met. Insurance rates are different for each plan, so make sure you contact your insurance provider to verify your Mental Health Benefits prior to your first session. Self pay rate for PhD Clinicians: $175.00 first session and $155.00 each additional Self pay rate for Licensed Clinicians: $165.00 first session and $145.00 each additional Self pay rate for Associate Clinicians: $135.00 first session and $125.00 each additional Self pay rate for Student interns: $105.00 first session and $95.00 each additional
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Crisis InformationIMPORTANT: If you or someone you know are in immediate danger please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline University of Utah’s Crisis Line and Mobile Crisis Unit – (801) 587-3000
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ConfidentialityYou are legally and ethically entitled to confidentiality. This means that your treatment cannot be discussed with any other parties without your written consent. There are a few exceptions to this, however. If you disclose abuse or are an imminent danger to yourself or others, confidentiality may be broken. Please refer to our privacy notice for more information.
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When Is payment DuePayment is due at the time of service. If using insurance we will wait for your the first EOB so we can see if you have a copay or working towards deductible. Once we receive an EOB we will know your fee and charge it accordingly after each session moving forward.
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Cancelation PolicyIf the client needs to cancel a counseling session, there will need to be 48-hour notice or there is a $90.00 fee. We send out reminder emails/text 48 hours in advance. If you need to cancel or reschedule you can call or text 801-980-3676. Healing Steps Counseling values you as a client and the time you are willing to give in order to address the issues in your life. We also value the time of your counselor and believe that when the counselor has blocked off time on their busy schedule for you, the expectation is you will be there to work as hard as they are willing to work with you.
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InsuranceInsurance Insurance can be beneficial in many ways however, in mental health, insurance can also be problematic to your treatment. Insurance companies require that we assign you a medical diagnosis and may request copies of the session notes. They will also often dictate how many sessions you get and may even only cover certain approaches or diagnoses. In addition, it is not uncommon for insurance plans to have a high deductible or charge you a specialist copay At this time, we are an in-network provider for: Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna CVR (Crime Victim Reparation) Deseret Mutual (DMBA) Educators Mutual (EMI) Huntsman Mental Health ( HMHI-BHN) Lyra Medicaid (Select Health and University of Utah) MotivHealth Optum Behavioral Health Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) Select Health United Medical Resources (UMR) United Health Care (UHC) University of Utah Wise Network Please note that while we make effort to verify your benefits, ultimately, you are responsible for knowing what your insurance provider covers. We encourage all clients to check their benefits with their insurance provider.