You aren’t afraid to stand out!
You smile and can laugh a deep belly laugh. Your internal and external world match and you think to yourself, “I have something amazing.” The sun rises everyday and you know that life, influence, and strength burn through you. You are resilient and made it! ….
Just one problem:
Your life doesn’t quite look like this…
You want it to and you know things can be different.
You have had moments where you feel it in your heart and have seen glimpses of hope but…
For too long you have felt disconnected and unsure what to do. Your internal landscape looks like a chocolate mess splattered all over the oven, while your external world looks put together with that amazing chocolate dessert sitting nicely on the table. You feel me on that metaphor right?
In 2008, I was that chocolate mess!
I graduated college, not sure what I was going to do and landed a job working in mental health prevention with at-risk youth. During this period, I had an amazing mentor who guided me to become a licensed clinical mental health counselor. At first, I questioned her and the suggestion. I was convinced she did not know what she was talking about. I had seen therapists in my life but never thought of becoming one, because let’s be real aren’t they a bit odd and nerdy! Through this journey I now know and believe why she guided me on this path. I have experienced attachment disruptions and trauma in my life and I know the struggle these things pose. I know the depth of pain they cause and the limiting beliefs that occur. I also know the healing power therapy provides and the true hope that can come from working on yourself. I myself have experienced this and have now helped many others over the past decade experience what they were looking for.
I have had many personal and professional experiences shape and shift my therapeutic approaches. However, the one constant remained the therapy room and what the space signifies. It is a space to feel accepted without fear of judgement, a place to be vulnerable and a place to be connected on a deep healing level. I believe that hope is real and those who seek therapy with a desire to grow and a willingness to change themselves will and can.
Join the journey! Call for a free 15 minute consultation or head on over to the schedule link and get on that calendar.
Professional Trainings and Certifications:
Brainspotting Trained – working towards certification – 2019
Betrayal Trauma Trained – 2019
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Trained – 2018
EMDR Trained – 2016
Beyond Trauma – 2014
PTSD Seeking Safety – 2012
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Trained (SAPST) through CSAP – 2011
Strengthening Families – 2009
Too Good for Drugs and Violence k-12 – 2009
Clinical Experience:
CROSSROADS YOUNG ADULT
January 2015-Present
Clinical Director
I still currently manage the young adult male program with individuals facing substance disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma. I do individual sessions as well as groups. In this context, I also conduct parent coaching calls and help parents with boundaries, emotional attunement, and communication. I also provide family therapy with the young adult and parents processing family dynamics, accountability and moving forward.
A/D PSYCHOTHERAPY AND CLINICAL
November 2011-December 2014
Evening Outpatient Director
Managed the evening Intensive Outpatient Program with 8-12 participants facing addiction. I ran three hour therapy group, three nights a week and did individual sessions. Individual sessions were focused on depression, anxiety, PTSD and shame.
PATHWAYS
March 2012- October 2012
Recovery Specialist
Worked with female youth who struggled with substance misuse, child and family conflict, depression, anxiety, and body image issues. I assisted clients with building a sustainable life focused on belief systems.
YOUTH SUPPORT SYSTEMS
August 2008 – October 2011
Prevention Advocate Facilitator Worked with at risk youth ages 13-17 and their parents who struggled with truancy, substance misuse, child and family conflict, and anger issues.
Professional Internships and Volunteering:
First Step House, Salt Lake City, UT 4/2011-5/2012
First Step House is a residential substance disorder treatment facility. I interned working with the adult male population facing dual diagnoses.
Volunteered at the Veterans Hospital conducting PTSD Seeking Safety groups.
The University of Phoenix Counseling and Life Center, Murray, UT 11/2011- 2/2012
Provided free counseling services to the community. I focused on couples counseling and the female population.
Academic Training:
Masters of Professional Counseling, CACREP Accredited
University of Phoenix – Salt Lake City, Utah Campus
2012
Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies
University of Utah – Salt Lake City, Utah Campus
2008
Contact
Feel free to contact me for a free initial phone consultation to see how I can help, or to ask any questions you may have about the counseling services I offer.
KkedingCMHC@gmail.com
801-636-2937