Wasatch Family Therapy
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Wasatch Family Therapy, LLC was founded in 2002 by Julie Hanks, LCSW. Since then it has continued to grow and become known as a respected provider of therapy services for children, women, couples, and families.
Wasatch Family Therapy
2y ago
As my grandmother told me, “there is more than one way to skin the cat.” Because of modern science, we understand, with great precision, what types of things cause other things. We also recognize the diversity of influence from a broad range of domains on the human experience. In psychology, we consider social, psychological, cultural ..read more
Wasatch Family Therapy
2y ago
Choosing a therapist for our kids could feel as daunting as any other unknown journey we experience as parents. We know that the ‘right fit’ is so important, yet how do we get started? What’s important to know, ask, and notice? I put this list together after working with dozens of parents on this very ..read more
Wasatch Family Therapy
2y ago
As we find ourselves hopefully nearing the end of what many would call one of the most trying times in our modern era, I reflect on what this past year has shown us. We have seen many changes both good and bad, with some uniting, while others divide. One of the largest changes I have ..read more
Wasatch Family Therapy
3y ago
I have recently had many conversations with individuals who have experienced change in their life that resulted in change to the roles they were used to playing. Perhaps all the children have moved out of the house and the role of parent has shifted. Perhaps job loss or school closure have led to new roles ..read more
Wasatch Family Therapy
3y ago
In sexual relationships, we can often get stuck in performance mode where we are focused on how our body looks, if we’re moving the right ways, or making the right sounds. This external focus puts us in a spectator role where we are observers rather than participants. To shift the balance back toward sex as ..read more
Wasatch Family Therapy
3y ago
What is EMDR therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Who can benefit from EMDR therapy? EMDR therapy helps children and adults of all ages. Therapists use EMDR ..read more
Wasatch Family Therapy
3y ago
Nathan Watkins, LMFT was on The Right Fit podcast with Michelle Pomeroy, talking about play therapy. Please click here to listen and learn ..read more
Wasatch Family Therapy
3y ago
Do my kids know I love them? Should I tell my children everyday that I love them? Is it enough to give them hugs and kisses or should I be doing more to show my love? What else can I do to connect emotionally to my kids? These are just some of the numerous questions I ..read more
Wasatch Family Therapy
3y ago
When I ask my clients if they have experienced trauma, often the answer is, “no.” Many individuals think of trauma within the lens of “Big T” traumas, or specific traumatic events. Some examples are those who have been exposed to war, terrorism, catastrophic events, and physical or sexual abuse. While not an exhaustive list, these ..read more
Wasatch Family Therapy
3y ago
I’ve been talking with a lot of clients about narratives lately – the stories we tell ourselves about our lives. Narratives are powerful and shape the way we view ourselves and the world around us. If you grew up in an environment that didn’t talk about sex, or spoke of it in negative or fear-based ..read more