“You Learn courage by couraging
~ Mary Daly
Meaghan Binis, LCSW
Life's journey is filled with moments of joy, challenges, and growth, but sometimes, the weight of these experiences can leave you feeling lost, anxious, and disconnected. As a dedicated therapist, Meaghan understands the profound impact that internal and external experiences can have on her clients' lives. She is here to guide them on a path of healing, self-discovery, and transformation, all from the comfort of a virtual space.
Her approach to therapy is deeply rooted in the belief that understanding and addressing past traumas can pave the way for lasting change. She is committed to helping her clients navigate through the complexities of their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Together, they will explore the roots of their challenges, allowing them to gain insight into their journey and embrace the strength that lies within them.
Through the virtual platform, she creates a safe and compassionate environment where her clients can open up about their struggles without the fear of judgment. She has honed her skills through years of training and experience, including specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This powerful technique, combined with her knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, ensures that their therapy is tailored to their unique needs.
She holds a Master's degree from the University of Utah, where she cultivated a deep understanding of psychology and therapy. Her educational foundation is complemented by a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and Sociology from the same esteemed institution. These experiences have equipped her with the expertise to guide her clients towards transformational change.
If you're ready to take the next step towards a brighter future, she invites you to reach out. Let's embark on a virtual journey of healing, growth, and empowerment together.
Gordon Gardner, LCSW
Life can throw many things our way, and sometimes it is helpful or necessary to have someone to discuss difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences with. As an individual, Gordon has experienced his own share of the ups and downs life can provide.
He’s been counseling professionally for 11 years, and for the past 6 as a Mental Health therapist. In this time, he has helped many individuals clarify aspects of their lives and situations they have found themselves in.
In therapy, he tries to create an environment where you can feel safe discussing and exploring all aspects of your life experience. He feels cognitive and behavioral therapeutic techniques can be used in tandem with psychodynamic exploration in order to first deal with current issues, and then to better understand oneself and the life events that created their experience up to this point in time. He has experience using DBT, CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic exploration.
He specializes in dealing with Trauma, specifically Complex Trauma and its effects on one’s life. He also has experience with other issues people may be encountering including anxiety, depression, coping skills, LGBTQ+ issues, substance use, narcissistic abuse, relationship issues, OCD, religious trauma/transition and other related issues.
He earned his Master’s degree from Utah State University, which gave him the education and vocabulary for dealing with the psychological aspects of life’s challenges. He also holds a BS in social Anthropology from the University of Utah, which versed him in both the myriad similarities and differences we all as human beings share. He also earned a certificate from the University of Utah in substance use counseling, and he is a member of the LGBTQ-Affirmative Psychotherapist Guild of Utah, Inc.