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Where are you located?

11075 S State St. STE 14, Sandy UT, 84070
Do you offer afternoon appointments?

Not currently. Although the status of this schedule/availability may have since changed. Please call 801-432-0845 to confirm.
What is an "LCSW"?

LCSW is short for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. An LCSW is a mental health professional who has obtained a master's or doctoral degree in social work and has undergone additional training and licensure to provide therapy and counseling services. LCSWs are trained to diagnose and treat various mental health issues, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems. They often work in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, schools, private practices, and community organizations.
What is a "CSW"?

CSW is short for Certified Social Worker. A CSW is a professional designation for individuals who have completed a bachelor's or master's degree in social work and have met the certification requirements set forth by a certifying organization or agency to provide therapy and counseling services under the supervision of a qualified, fully licensed therapist. CSWs are in training to diagnose and treat various mental health issues, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems. They often work in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, schools, private practices, and community.
What is an "LHMC"?

LMHC is short for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. An LMHC is a mental health professional who has obtained a master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field and has completed additional training and licensure to provide counseling and therapy services. LMHCs are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health issues and emotional difficulties.
What is a "CHMC"?

CMHC is short for Certified Mental Health Counselor. A CMHC is a professional designation for individuals who have completed a bachelor's and or master's degree in mental health counseling and have met the certification requirements set forth by a certifying organization or agency to provide therapy and counseling services under the supervision of a qualified, fully licensed therapist. CMHC’s are in training to diagnose and treat various mental health issues, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems.
What is an "LMFT"

LMFT is short for Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. An LMFT is a mental health professional who specializes in providing therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. LMFTs are trained to address a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological issues within the context of relationships and family dynamics.

How are LCSW's similar to LMHC's and LMFT's?

All are trained and licensed to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting, with a wide range of mental/behavioral health issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, as well as marital and family relationship problems.
How are LCSW's different from LMHC's and LMFT's?

LCSW training includes an emphasis on case management; more specifically, assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating community supports to meet the needs of Medicaid patients in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, rest homes and public schools.
How is an LCSW similar to an CSW?

Both have master's level training to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting, with a wide range of mental/behavioral health issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, as well as marital and family relationship problems. Furthermore, both LCSW and CSW training focuses on case management for Medicaid patients.
How is an LCSW different from a CSW?

LCSW's have more clinical experience, including having completed a specified number of supervised clinical hours (often around 2-3 years) following the completion of their master's program. An LCSW is simply a CSW who has completed the supervised clinical hour requirements for full licensure.
How is a CSW similar to an LCSW?

Both have master's level training to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting, with a wide range of mental/behavioral health issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, as well as marital and family relationship problems. Furthermore, both CSW and LCSW training focuses on case management for Medicaid patients.
How is a CSW different from an LCSW?

CSW's have less clinical experience than LCSW's. They haven't yet completed the required 2-3 years of supervised clinical hours for full licensure, following the completion of their Master's program. Essentially, a CSW is an LCSW in training.
How is a LMHC similar to LCSW's and LMFT's?

All are trained and licensed to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting, with a wide range of mental/behavioral health issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, as well as marital and family relationship problems.
How is an LMHC different from LCSW's and LMFT's?

LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) training includes less emphasis on Medicaid case management.
How is an LMHC similar to an CMHC?

Both have master's level training to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting, with a wide range of mental/behavioral health issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, as well as marital and family relationship problems.
How is an LMHC different from a CMHC?

LMHC’s have more clinical experience, including having completed a specified number of supervised clinical hours (often around 2-3 years) following the completion of their master’s program. An LMHC is simply a CMHC who has completed the supervised clinical hour requirements for full licensure.
How is a CMHC similar to an LMHC?

Both have master’s level training to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting, with a wide range of mental/behavioral health issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, as well as marital and family relationship problems.
How is a CMHC different from an LMHC?

CMHC’s have less clinical experience than LMHC’s. They haven’t yet completed the required 2-3 years of supervised clinical hours for full licensure, following the completion of their master’s program. Essentially, a CMHC is an LMHC in training.
How is a LMFT similar to an LMHC and LCSW’s?

All are trained and licensed to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting, with a wide range of mental/behavioral health issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, as well as marital and family relationship problems.
How is an LMFT different from an LMHC and LCSW’s?

LMFT training includes less emphasis on Medicaid case management, and more focus on couples and family therapy.
How is a MFT Intern similar to an LMFT?

Both have master’s level training to diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting, with a wide range of mental/behavioral health issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, with strong emphases in marital and family relationship problems.
How is an MFT Intern different from a LMFT?

MFT Interns have less clinical experience than LMFT’s. They haven’t yet completed the required 2-3 years of supervised clinical hours for full licensure, following the completion of their master’s program. Essentially, a MFT Intern is an LMFT in training.