Sandy Shores: A Place for Healing, Calm, and Renewal
At Sandy Shores Counseling, the name reflects more than a place — it captures a feeling. Standing by the ocean, you can sense both peace and power. The rhythmic waves remind us that change and healing are constant, while the air itself carries restorative benefits. Research shows that the ocean’s “negative ions” — tiny charged particles abundant in sea air — can lift mood, calm the mind, and restore balance. Just like the shore, therapy can be a grounding space where you release what no longer serves you and find clarity, strength, and renewal within yourself. At Sandy Shores Counseling in Draper, Utah, we provide evidence-based therapy including for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy focuses on creating a supportive and non-judgmental space where you feel understood and validated. Through active listening and compassion, our therapists help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to foster personal growth and healing.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy provides a space for partners to explore communication challenges, emotional connection, and conflict resolution with the guidance of a trained professional. It helps couples strengthen their relationship, fostering deeper understanding, empathy, and lasting intimacy.
Family Therapy
Family therapy creates a safe, open environment where all family members feel heard and respected. By fostering understanding and compassion, therapists guide families in improving communication, resolving conflicts and strengthening relationships.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to guiding you on your journey to mental wellness. Each member brings a unique set of skills and a heartfelt dedication to helping you navigate life’s challenges.
Charli Wilson, ACMHC Learn More
Shawna Henry, LMFT
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Our Specialties and Modalities
CBT and DBT
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy):
A practical, structured therapy that helps people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It’s commonly used for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy):
A type of CBT that adds mindfulness and emotion regulation skills. It’s especially helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.
Gotman Method
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We use the Gottman Method to support couples in building stronger, more connected relationships. Grounded in over four decades of research, this approach helps partners improve communication, manage conflict, deepen intimacy, and foster lasting friendship and trust.
EMDR
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EMDR therapy can help you process traumatic experiences and move forward with resilience. This therapy can help you process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences. This evidence-based approach supports your brain’s natural ability to heal, so you can move forward with less emotional pain and greater resilience.
Person Centered Therapy
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We offer person-centered therapy, which means you’ll be met with empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard. Together, we’ll create a supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, and move toward greater self-understanding and growth.
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Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone—many people experience it, and help is available. Getting therapy can provide support, teach coping strategies, and help you feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.
Depression
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Depression can make you feel disconnected, numb, or overwhelmed by a heavy sense of loneliness. In therapy, we’ll work together to understand what you’re going through, and gently support you in finding relief, connection, and hope.
Life Transitions
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Life transitions and faith crises can stir up deep questions and emotional upheaval, leaving you feeling uncertain or lost. Therapy provides a compassionate space to explore these changes, process your experiences, and find clarity and meaning along the way.
Couples Counseling
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Our therapists assist couples in increasing awareness of themselves, their relationship patterns, and communication styles, fostering a deeper sense of understanding, empathy, and connection
Trauma
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Trauma can leave lasting effects on how you think, feel, and relate to the world, but healing is possible. Trauma-informed therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on a person’s life and aims to create a safe, empathetic, and empowering environment to promote healing and recovery.
Isolation & Loneliness
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Feeling isolated or lonely can be deeply painful, even when you’re surrounded by others. In therapy, we’ll explore the roots of these feelings and help you build meaningful connections and a stronger sense of belonging.
Strained Relationships
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BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Counseling
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We offer affirmative therapy for individuals from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, addressing unique challenges and barriers to treatment with culturally competent therapists. Feeling isolated or lonely as an LGBTQ+ person can be especially painful, particularly in spaces where you don’t feel fully seen or accepted. In therapy, we’ll create a safe, affirming space to explore these feelings and work toward building authentic connections and a deeper sense of belonging.