Outpatient therapy in Utah

A calmer place to begin feeling like yourself again.

Compassionate, individualized support for youth, adults, couples, and families navigating difficult experiences, relationships, and change.

Serving Utah and Salt Lake Counties. Availability and fit are confirmed by our team.

Youth & teensSpace to process emotions, behavior, school, identity, and relationships.
AdultsSupport through stress, trauma, recovery, transitions, and personal growth.
Couples & familiesTools for communication, connection, parenting, and resolving conflict.

You do not need the perfect words

Start with what has been feeling hard.

Reaching out can feel vulnerable, especially when you are not sure what kind of help you need. The first step is a conversation about what is happening, what you hope can change, and whether 4 The Youth is the right fit.

Our therapists use individualized, evidence-informed approaches to help clients build understanding, practical skills, and healthier patterns.

Reasons people reach out

Support for the person, not just the problem.

Therapy may help when emotions, experiences, behaviors, or relationships begin interfering with daily life.

Anxiety & depression

Understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and work toward steadier days.

Trauma & difficult experiences

Process experiences at a pace centered on safety, trust, and individual needs.

Behavior & school concerns

Explore what may be driving behavior and build practical strategies together.

Parenting & family conflict

Improve communication, boundaries, connection, and problem-solving at home.

Relationships & life transitions

Navigate change, clarify needs, and practice healthier ways of relating.

Substance use & recovery

Identify triggers, strengthen recovery skills, and develop a plan for progress.

This is not a complete diagnostic or services list. A clinician can help determine whether the available services match your needs.

Our approach

Evidence-informed. Individualized. Human.

Depending on clinical needs and therapist training, care may draw from approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused care, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior therapy skills.

Care approaches are matched to each client’s needs and the therapist’s training.

  1. 1

    Reach out

    Tell us who is seeking support and the best way to contact you.

  2. 2

    Talk through fit

    Discuss needs, availability, location, payment, and the appropriate next step.

  3. 3

    Begin with a plan

    If the fit is right, establish goals and a care plan with your therapist.

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For referring professionals

A clear private-pay option for youth and families.

4 The Youth welcomes conversations with Utah Health and Human Services teams, JJYS professionals, case managers, and other community partners looking for outpatient support that may fit a young person or family.

PaymentPrivate pay; insurance is not accepted.

CoordinationRelease requirements and appropriate care coordination are confirmed during intake.

FitClinical needs, provider availability, location, and scope are reviewed before services begin.

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Meet the therapy team

Experienced people. Individualized support.

Kaylen Perez

Kaylen Perez

Therapist

Kaylen’s approach centers on helping clients build trust in the therapeutic process and recognize the positive changes they can make.

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Education
Master’s degree in Social Work from Utah Valley University
Areas of focus
Addiction and incorporating animals into therapeutic settings
Beyond therapy
Animals, equine-assisted activities, the outdoors, camping, ATVs, scuba diving, organizing, and sewing
Michelle Burrup

Michelle Burrup

Therapist

Michelle values building genuine relationships with clients and helping them work toward their goals and find greater happiness.

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Education
Utah Valley University and the University of Phoenix
Areas of focus
Cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use, individual and group therapy, depression, and anxiety
Beyond therapy
Family, friends, mountain UTV rides, travel, her children’s activities, wildlife, and genuine conversation
Sean Grover

Sean Grover

Therapist · LCSW

Sean most enjoys developing positive relationships and helping people understand and resolve conflict.

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Education
Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah
Areas of focus
Motivational interviewing, teens, trauma, parenting, substance use, behavior concerns, defiance, depression, and anxiety
Beyond therapy
Skiing, camping, hiking, and spending time outdoors
Laurel Romney

Laurel Romney

Therapist · LCSW

Laurel sees therapy as a transformative opportunity for healing, personal growth, and connection.

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Education
University of Utah College of Social Work
Areas of focus
Individual, family, couples, and group therapy; mental health; substance-use prevention; complex and developmental trauma; anxiety; depression; intimate-partner violence; suicide prevention; and crisis intervention
Beyond therapy
Physical activity, spiritual well-being, and community engagement

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Let’s find the right next step.

Share basic contact information and any questions you would like the team to know.

  • Call801-785-8870
  • PaymentPrivate pay; insurance is not accepted
  • Service areaUtah and Salt Lake Counties
  • ResponseA member of the 4 The Youth team will follow up.