Cottonwood Heights, UT Local Support & Community Resources

Hopeful Alliance is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist, holding an MSW and LCSW credentials, with a passion for helping adults navigate life’s unexpected challenges. With a graduation from the University of Utah in 2017, she understands that emotional and behavioral responses can be complex. Many individuals seeking her guidance already have a sense of what they require; her role is to serve as a compassionate listener and a source of valuable insights and skills that foster healing. Hopeful prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships and customizes her treatment to align with each client’s unique needs. Employing a blend of traditional and holistic approaches, she specializes in techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), alongside expressive arts and trauma-focused methods. Hopeful also embraces mind-body healing practices, drawing on her personal experiences with yoga, guided meditation, journaling, nutrition, and exercise. She particularly enjoys working with ambitious individuals eager to build fulfilling lives and has a special passion for supporting single mothers. Throughout the year, Hopeful leads workshops focusing on mindfulness, self-compassion, boundaries, and various other themes, providing valuable resources for personal growth and emotional well-being.

Thomas Childs is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in EMDR therapy, recognized globally as one of the top five research-based treatments for trauma. His expertise in EMDR has enabled him to successfully assist clients in overcoming a range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, body image issues, unhealthy relationships, addictions, phobias, trust issues, and a myriad of overwhelming emotions such as grief, anger, and guilt. Typically, clients can experience significant relief within just 3-6 sessions, with some achieving change in as little as one session. With a solid educational foundation in Marriage and Family Therapy from a leading program and extensive experience working with the homeless population grappling with substance abuse, Thomas is well-equipped to support clients from diverse backgrounds. His empathetic approach ensures that individuals find their path towards a life free from the constraints of anxiety, trauma, fear, or insecurity. Thomas is passionate about guiding clients as they unlock their potential, toward creating a fulfilling life they envision.

Mariah Cordery is a dedicated therapist and clinical social worker who enjoys working with adolescents and adults to address various concerns, including depression, anxiety, pre-marital and marriage issues, academic challenges, life planning and decision making, low self-esteem, and parent-child dynamics. Through the incorporation of a Biblical perspective, Mariah helps individuals grow in their understanding of the freedom offered by Christ. Her extensive experience includes roles as a domestic violence victim advocate, crisis counselor, and youth advocate, as well as working with individuals with special needs and providing multicultural counseling. Mariah is committed to assisting clients in self-discovery and gaining confidence through reliance on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. She offers a caring and non-judgmental environment to encourage individuals in every aspect of their lives.