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Juniper Healing offers evidence-based, compassionate treatment of trauma, anxiety and related disorders. The name Juniper Healing was inspired by the healing properties and resilience of juniper trees. We believe therapy can help you improve your relationship with yourself, tap into your inner resources, heal, and grow.

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One of the biggest misconceptions about progress and healing is that it happens in a straight line. In reality, trauma recovery often looks more like a dance than a staircase. There may be times when you’re building coping skills, times when you’re processing painful memories, and times when you’re reconnecting with the life you want to live. It’s also completely normal to move back and forth between those stages. Healing isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about creating enough safety, support, and self-compassion that the past no longer has to dictate the present. Everyone’s timeline is different, and that’s okay.
Here’s a new headshot to prove I’m still kicking. Still love therapy. Happy fall 🍃 -Megan
We haven’t officially introduced our therapy puppy (in training). Remy is a year old and learning to be a therapy dog. Remy loves running in circles, eating used tissues, and playing fetch. Though he can be initially shy he loves being with clients in sessions. In the therapy room Remy can help us be in the present moment and aid in emotional regulation (on occasion he can also be a healthy distraction). A few disclaimers: Remy has a cozy kennel in the office back room if we need a puppy-free session. Remy is not available for all sessions as he also enjoys napping and walks with his Rover.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is a type of therapy that can be effective for OCD and is also used to treat concerns such as health anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, and body dysmorphic disorder. Rather than waiting for anxiety to disappear, ERP helps people learn that they can move toward what matters even when anxiety is present 🌿
Utah can be an especially hard place to live. To everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community (and to anyone looking for a place to belong), you are welcome here. Happy Pride Month! 🌈
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) is more than being organized or liking things “just right.” It says nothing about who you are as a person but it can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. Obsessions in OCD vary, but common themes include fear of harm, contamination or illness; sexual or violent intrusive thoughts; religious or moral “rightness”; and a need for certainty or symmetry. Compulsions often follow obsessions in an attempt to reduce anxiety or prevent something bad from happening. While they may bring brief relief, compulsions ultimately reinforce the fear and keep the obsessive cycle going. OCD isn’t about enjoyment or preference. The obsessive-compulsive cycle is driven by fear and urgency not desire. OCD doesn’t happen because you want it to. It often targets what you care about most, and without support, it can take up a lot of mental and emotional space.
The Self As Context ACT process can be one of the trickiest to understand. Essentially this process supports us in recognizing we are not our thoughts, our feelings, or the past. Self as Context is the where we can notice what our mind is doing, without being swept away by it. It’s like the sky: always there, even when there’s a storm. You can watch the chaos come and go while staying grounded in something deeper and more spacious. You’re more than your inner critic, your trauma, or any of your experiences. You are the one observing all of it. As you get better at observing, choice gets easier and you can more easily choose what matters. Self as context can be tricky to understand and trickier to practice, particularly when we have moved through life overidentifying with unhelpful things. For this process we highly recommend seeking support from a therapist. #acttherapy #selfascontext #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #valuesbasedliving #psychologicalflexibility
My #1 therapy book recommendation. The Happiness Trap is a great resource that explains ACT principles in a digestible and useful way. This book can be a great companion to any kind of therapy or a great stand-alone resource if you’re wanting to learn more about ACT. -Megan

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

Chinese Proverb

You do not just wake up and become the butterfly, growth is a process.

Rupi Kaur

The best way out is always through."

Robert Frost

1600 W 2200 S West Valley, UT

therapy@juniper-healing.com

385-501-5420

JUNIPER HEALING

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE

INSURANCE & CASH PAY ACCEPTED

Client Portal
Client Resources
Contact

JUNIPER HEALING

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE

INSURANCE & CASH PAY ACCEPTED

Client Portal
Client Resources
Contact

Juniper Healing offers evidence-based, compassionate treatment of trauma, anxiety and related disorders. The name Juniper Healing was inspired by the healing properties and resilience of juniper trees. We believe therapy can help you improve your relationship with yourself, tap into your inner resources, heal, and grow.

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

Juniper Healing offers evidence-based, compassionate treatment of trauma, anxiety and related disorders. The name Juniper Healing was inspired by the healing properties and resilience of juniper trees. We believe therapy can help you improve your relationship with yourself, tap into your inner resources, heal, and grow.

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
One of the biggest misconceptions about progress and healing is that it happens in a straight line. In reality, trauma recovery often looks more like a dance than a staircase. There may be times when you’re building coping skills, times when you’re processing painful memories, and times when you’re reconnecting with the life you want to live. It’s also completely normal to move back and forth between those stages. Healing isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about creating enough safety, support, and self-compassion that the past no longer has to dictate the present. Everyone’s timeline is different, and that’s okay.
Here’s a new headshot to prove I’m still kicking. Still love therapy. Happy fall 🍃 -Megan
We haven’t officially introduced our therapy puppy (in training). Remy is a year old and learning to be a therapy dog. Remy loves running in circles, eating used tissues, and playing fetch. Though he can be initially shy he loves being with clients in sessions. In the therapy room Remy can help us be in the present moment and aid in emotional regulation (on occasion he can also be a healthy distraction). A few disclaimers: Remy has a cozy kennel in the office back room if we need a puppy-free session. Remy is not available for all sessions as he also enjoys napping and walks with his Rover.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is a type of therapy that can be effective for OCD and is also used to treat concerns such as health anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, and body dysmorphic disorder. Rather than waiting for anxiety to disappear, ERP helps people learn that they can move toward what matters even when anxiety is present 🌿
Utah can be an especially hard place to live. To everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community (and to anyone looking for a place to belong), you are welcome here. Happy Pride Month! 🌈
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) is more than being organized or liking things “just right.” It says nothing about who you are as a person but it can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. Obsessions in OCD vary, but common themes include fear of harm, contamination or illness; sexual or violent intrusive thoughts; religious or moral “rightness”; and a need for certainty or symmetry. Compulsions often follow obsessions in an attempt to reduce anxiety or prevent something bad from happening. While they may bring brief relief, compulsions ultimately reinforce the fear and keep the obsessive cycle going. OCD isn’t about enjoyment or preference. The obsessive-compulsive cycle is driven by fear and urgency not desire. OCD doesn’t happen because you want it to. It often targets what you care about most, and without support, it can take up a lot of mental and emotional space.

You do not just wake up and become the butterfly, growth is a process.

Rupi Kaur

The best way out is always through."

Robert Frost

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

Chinese Proverb

1600 W 2200 S West Valley, UT

(385) 501-5420

therapy@juniper-healing.com