Welcome to Juniper Counseling
Growing Stronger Together
Welcome to Juniper Counseling
Growing Stronger Together
Growing Stronger Together
Growing Stronger Together
Welcome. If you're reading this, you're likely considering therapy for yourself or a loved one, and that's a courageous first step. It shows a commitment to your well-being, and we're here to support you on this journey.
Many people experience challenges wit
Welcome. If you're reading this, you're likely considering therapy for yourself or a loved one, and that's a courageous first step. It shows a commitment to your well-being, and we're here to support you on this journey.
Many people experience challenges with their mental health at some point in their lives. You are not alone, and help is available. Therapy offers a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, develop coping strategies, and work towards a more fulfilling life.
What Kinds of Concerns Do We Help With?
We offer mental health treatment for a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to:
How Does Therapy Help?
Therapy is not just about talking; it's about active collaboration to bring about positive change. Depending on your needs and the specific challenges you're facing, therapy can help you:
Our Approach to Treatment
We believe in a personalized and collaborative approach to therapy. This means:
What to Expect When You Start Therapy
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Taking the step to seek therapy is a powerful act of self-care. We are here to guide and support you. If you're ready to explore how therapy can help you manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or any other mental health concern, please don't hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to connecting with you.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, stuck in repeated arguments, or facing significant challenges that seem hard to overcome together? Every relationship has its ups and downs, but sometimes, an outside perspective and specialized tools can make all the difference. Couples th
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, stuck in repeated arguments, or facing significant challenges that seem hard to overcome together? Every relationship has its ups and downs, but sometimes, an outside perspective and specialized tools can make all the difference. Couples therapy offers a safe, neutral space to address difficulties, deepen your connection, and build a more fulfilling future together.
Couples therapy, also known as marriage counseling or relationship counseling, is a type of psychotherapy that helps partners understand and resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their bond. It's not about taking sides or blaming one person; instead, it focuses on the relationship itself as the "client." We'll work collaboratively to identify unhelpful patterns, explore underlying issues, and develop healthier ways of interacting.
Many couples seek therapy for various reasons. You might benefit from couples therapy if you're experiencing:
We utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique relationship needs. Here are two highly effective methods we often incorporate:
EFT is a powerful and widely researched approach that helps couples understand and transform their emotional patterns. It's based on attachment theory, which suggests that we all have a fundamental human need for secure connection with others. When this connection feels threatened, we often react in ways that inadvertently push our partner further away – leading to cycles of conflict or withdrawal.
How EFT Helps:
Benefits of EFT:
Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this method is built on over 40 years of groundbreaking research on thousands of couples. It provides practical tools and strategies to help couples strengthen their friendship, manage conflict effectively, and create shared meaning in their lives. The Gottman Method uses the metaphor of a "Sound Relationship House" to describe the key components of a healthy, lasting relationship.
How the Gottman Method Helps:
Benefits of the Gottman Method:
Couples therapy is an active process that requires commitment from both partners. You can expect:
Are you ready to invest in your relationship and work towards a stronger, more connected future? Reach out today to schedule a consultation and see how couples therapy can help you and your partner thrive.
Are you struggling with the lingering effects of difficult experiences? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by memories, thoughts, or feelings that just won't go away, even though you wish they would? If so, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, might be a powerful path to
Are you struggling with the lingering effects of difficult experiences? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by memories, thoughts, or feelings that just won't go away, even though you wish they would? If so, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, might be a powerful path to healing for you.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a widely recognized and highly effective psychotherapy approach that helps people recover from the emotional distress of upsetting life experiences. Think of it like this: when something really difficult or traumatic happens, our brain can sometimes get "stuck." The memories, images, thoughts, and feelings associated with that event don't get processed properly. They can feel fresh and vivid, as if they're still happening now, even years later.
This "stuckness" can show up in many ways, such as:
EMDR helps your brain unlock these stuck memories and process them in a way that allows you to heal. It's not about forgetting what happened, but about changing how those memories affect you.
How Does EMDR Work? (A Simplified Explanation)
During an EMDR session, you'll be guided to recall the distressing memory while simultaneously engaging in what we call "bilateral stimulation." This often involves following your therapist's fingers with your eyes as they move back and forth, listening to alternating tones through headphones, or holding pulsators that buzz gently in your hands.
While the exact mechanisms are still being researched, it's believed that this bilateral stimulation helps your brain process the information in a way similar to what happens during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep – the phase of sleep where we consolidate memories and process emotions. It helps your brain reprocess the upsetting memory, reducing its emotional charge and allowing you to integrate it in a healthier way.
What Can You Expect in an EMDR Session?
Is EMDR Right For You?
EMDR has been extensively researched and is recommended for a wide range of issues, including:
If you're ready to address past experiences that are holding you back and move towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life, EMDR may be an excellent option to explore. It's a powerful tool that can help you transform your relationship with your past, allowing you to live more fully in the present.
Ready to Learn More?
If you're curious about how EMDR could help you, I invite you to schedule a consultation. We can discuss your specific needs and determine if EMDR is the right approach for your healing journey.
https://www.emdria.org/resource/introduction-to-emdr-therapy/
Adolescence is a time of incredible growth, change, and sometimes, intense challenges. As teens navigate school pressures, friendships, family dynamics, social media, and discover who they are, it's common for them to experience ups and downs. However, for some teens, these challenges c
Adolescence is a time of incredible growth, change, and sometimes, intense challenges. As teens navigate school pressures, friendships, family dynamics, social media, and discover who they are, it's common for them to experience ups and downs. However, for some teens, these challenges can become overwhelming, leading to struggles with their mental health.
If your teen is struggling, you're not alone, and neither are they. Seeking therapy is a proactive and courageous step towards helping them develop the tools and resilience they need to thrive.
It can be difficult to tell if a teen's struggles are "normal" growing pains or something more. Here are some common reasons teens (and their families) seek therapy:
Teen therapy is a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where adolescents can:
We understand that working with teens requires a unique approach. Our therapists are skilled at building rapport and creating a therapeutic environment where teens feel comfortable opening up. We utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to the specific needs of adolescents, which may include:
Confidentiality for Teens: We prioritize your teen's privacy and trust. Discussions in therapy are confidential, with important exceptions related to safety (e.g., if there's a risk of harm to themselves or others). We will discuss our confidentiality policy thoroughly with both you and your teen at the outset.
If you're concerned about your teenager's mental health, please don't wait. Early intervention can make a significant difference. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how therapy can empower your teen to navigate adolescence with greater confidence and emotional well-being.
Living with chronic pain can be an incredibly isolating and debilitating experience. It's not just a physical sensation; chronic pain deeply impacts your emotional well-being, daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life. If you're constantly battling pain, you know it
Living with chronic pain can be an incredibly isolating and debilitating experience. It's not just a physical sensation; chronic pain deeply impacts your emotional well-being, daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life. If you're constantly battling pain, you know it can lead to frustration, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and a feeling of being "stuck."
While medical treatments often focus on the physical aspects of pain, mental health therapy offers a powerful and essential pathway to managing chronic pain more effectively. It's about addressing the complex interplay between your mind and body.
Modern science increasingly shows that chronic pain is not simply a signal of physical damage. Our brains play a crucial role in how we perceive and experience pain. When pain persists long after an injury has healed, or without a clear physical cause, the nervous system can become hypersensitive, essentially "stuck on" high alert.
This is where mental health therapy comes in. It helps you understand:
Therapy for chronic pain is not about telling you your pain isn't real, or that it's "all in your head." Your pain is real, and it's impactful. Instead, therapy provides you with tools and strategies to:
We utilize evidence-based therapies specifically adapted for chronic pain management:
Your journey in therapy will be collaborative and tailored to your unique situation. We will:
You don't have to navigate chronic pain alone. Mental health therapy offers a path to greater well-being, improved function, and a renewed sense of hope.
If you're ready to explore how therapy can help you live better with chronic pain, please contact us for a consultation. We're here to support you.
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We currently accept Medicaid and Tooele County Medicaid/Optum, Select Health, United Healthcare, PEHP, Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, and University of Utah Health Plans. We also accept Clergy Pay and Self-Pay.
Daniel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Juniper Family Counseling, a private therapy practice in Tooele, Utah. He received his Master’s degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University in 2008. Daniel is grateful for the wealth of experience he has gained over the years from working at various agencies and organizations, with current and past colleagues, and especially from his clients.
He specializes in treating: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, addiction (substance and pornography), marital discord, stress management, and suicidal ideation.
Daniel considers himself to be a person-centered therapist who utilizes evidenced-based treatments such as: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Brief-Solution-Focused, and Motivational Interviewing.
66 West Vine Street, Tooele, Utah 84074, United States
Intakes@JuniperFamilyCounseling.com 435-728-2023 66 West Vine Street, Suite 6 Tooele, UT 84074
Mon | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Tue | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Wed | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Thu | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Fri | 08:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Sat | By Appointment | |
Sun | Closed |