Healing From Trauma With Compassionate Support
Compassionate trauma and PTSD therapy for children, teens, and adults in Ogden, Logan, and Pleasant Grove. Understand trauma-related reactions, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward greater emotional stability and everyday well-being.
Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Ogden, Logan & Pleasant Grove
Traumatic and highly stressful experiences can affect how people think, feel, behave and relate to others. For some people, these reactions gradually improve. For others, fear, anxiety, intrusive memories, avoidance, anger or emotional distress can continue long after the experience has ended.
Quality Youth Services provides trauma and PTSD therapy for children, teenagers and adults in Ogden, Logan and Pleasant Grove. Our Harrisville office is just minutes from Ogden, with additional QYS locations in Logan and Pleasant Grove.
Therapy can help individuals better understand their reactions to traumatic experiences, develop healthier coping strategies and work toward greater emotional stability and everyday functioning.
What Is Trauma?
Trauma refers to the emotional and psychological effects that can follow experiences that feel overwhelming, frightening, dangerous or deeply distressing.
Examples of potentially traumatic experiences may include:
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Abuse
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Neglect
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Violence
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Serious accidents
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Natural disasters
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Sudden loss
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Witnessing violence
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Serious illness
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Family instability
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Traumatic medical experiences
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Other frightening or overwhelming events
People respond to difficult experiences differently.
Two people may experience a similar event and have very different emotional reactions afterward.
Experiencing trauma also does not automatically mean someone has PTSD.
What Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event.
PTSD symptoms may involve several areas, including:
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Intrusive memories
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Nightmares
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Avoidance
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Emotional distress
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Negative changes in thoughts or mood
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Feeling detached from others
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Difficulty sleeping
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Irritability
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Hypervigilance
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Being easily startled
Symptoms generally need to meet specific clinical criteria before PTSD is diagnosed.
A mental health professional can help determine whether someone's symptoms may be related to PTSD, another mental health concern or a normal response to a difficult experience.
Common Signs of Trauma
Trauma reactions can affect emotions, behavior, thoughts and the body.
Possible signs include:
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Anxiety
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Fear
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Irritability
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Anger
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Sadness
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Emotional numbness
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Withdrawal
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Difficulty trusting others
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Trouble concentrating
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Sleep difficulties
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Nightmares
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Avoidance
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Feeling constantly alert
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Strong reactions to reminders
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Physical tension
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Difficulty feeling safe
Symptoms may appear immediately after an event or become more noticeable later.
Trauma in Children
Children may respond to traumatic experiences differently from adults.
Possible signs may include:
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Increased fear
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Separation difficulties
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Sleep problems
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Nightmares
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Regression
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Emotional outbursts
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Aggressive behavior
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Withdrawal
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School difficulties
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Physical complaints
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Changes in play
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Difficulty concentrating
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Increased need for reassurance
Children may not always understand or have the words to explain what they are feeling.
Child Therapy can provide developmentally appropriate support for children experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties following distressing experiences.
Trauma in Teenagers
Teenagers may experience trauma symptoms involving:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Anger
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Irritability
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Withdrawal
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School problems
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Difficulty trusting others
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Risk-taking
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Emotional numbness
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Sleep difficulties
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Avoidance
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Relationship problems
Some teenagers try very hard not to think or talk about what happened.
Others may become angry or emotionally reactive.
Teen Therapy can provide a supportive environment for adolescents to discuss their experiences and develop healthier coping strategies.
Trauma in Adults
Traumatic experiences can continue affecting adults years after the original event.
Adults may experience:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Sleep problems
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Nightmares
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Relationship difficulties
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Emotional numbness
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Irritability
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Avoidance
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Difficulty trusting
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Hypervigilance
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Problems concentrating
Some adults clearly connect their symptoms with a past event.
Others may not initially recognize the relationship.
Adult Therapy can help individuals explore these patterns and develop healthier ways of responding.
Trauma and Anxiety
Anxiety is common following traumatic experiences.
Someone may become constantly alert for possible danger.
They may worry that something bad will happen again or avoid situations that remind them of what happened.
This can lead to:
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Persistent worry
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Physical tension
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Difficulty relaxing
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Sleep problems
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Avoidance
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Panic symptoms
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Fear
Therapy can help individuals understand the relationship between trauma and anxiety.
Trauma and Depression
Traumatic experiences can also contribute to Depression.
Someone may experience:
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Sadness
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Hopelessness
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Emotional numbness
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Withdrawal
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Loss of interest
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Low motivation
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Feelings of guilt
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Difficulty connecting with others
Treatment may need to address both trauma-related symptoms and depression.
Trauma and Anger
Not everyone responds to trauma primarily with fear or sadness.
Some people experience significant anger.
They may:
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Become easily irritated
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React strongly to small problems
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Have emotional outbursts
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Feel constantly defensive
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Struggle to calm down
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Become involved in frequent arguments
Our Anger Management services may be relevant when anger has become a significant concern.
Trauma and Behavioral Problems
Children and teenagers who have experienced difficult or traumatic circumstances may sometimes express emotional distress through behavior.
Possible behaviors include:
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Defiance
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Aggression
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Emotional outbursts
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Withdrawal
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Rule-breaking
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School difficulties
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Impulsive behavior
What appears to be a simple Behavioral Problem may sometimes involve underlying fear, stress or trauma.
Understanding what may be contributing to the behavior is important.
Trauma and Family Conflict
Trauma can affect family relationships.
Family members may disagree about:
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What happened
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How to respond
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How much support someone needs
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Rules and expectations
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Behavioral changes
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Communication
Parents or partners may also feel uncertain about what to say or do.
Family Therapy may help families improve communication and develop healthier ways of supporting one another.
Trauma and School Refusal
Trauma-related fear or anxiety may sometimes contribute to School Refusal.
A child or teenager may avoid school because of:
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Fear
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Anxiety
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Bullying
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Social concerns
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A traumatic event
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Feeling unsafe
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Depression
Identifying the reasons behind school avoidance can help determine the appropriate treatment approach.
Trauma and Grief
Trauma and Grief & Loss sometimes overlap.
A sudden or unexpected death may involve both grief and traumatic stress.
Someone may experience:
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Sadness
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Shock
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Intrusive memories
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Fear
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Anger
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Guilt
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Avoidance
Therapy can help individuals process the emotional effects of significant loss and distressing experiences.
Trauma and Self-Harm
Some individuals dealing with severe emotional distress may engage in Self-Harm or experience thoughts of suicide.
Warning signs should be taken seriously.
If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Routine outpatient therapy should not replace emergency care when there is immediate danger.
How Can Trauma Therapy Help?
Trauma therapy should be individualized.
Depending on the person's needs, therapy may help individuals:
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Better understand trauma reactions
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Recognize triggers
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Develop coping strategies
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Improve emotional regulation
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Reduce avoidance
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Improve communication
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Address anxiety and depression
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Strengthen feelings of safety
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Improve relationships
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Develop healthier responses to stress
The pace of therapy should consider the client's circumstances, readiness and emotional needs.
Does Trauma Therapy Mean Talking About Everything That Happened?
Not necessarily.
People sometimes avoid therapy because they assume they will immediately be required to describe every detail of a traumatic experience.
Trauma treatment should proceed according to the individual's needs and the
therapist's clinical judgment.
Early therapy may focus on:
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Establishing trust
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Understanding symptoms
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Developing coping skills
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Improving emotional regulation
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Identifying goals
A therapist can explain what treatment may involve before proceeding.
Trauma Therapy for Children
Children need trauma support appropriate to their developmental level.
Therapy may help children:
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Identify feelings
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Communicate concerns
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Develop coping strategies
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Improve emotional regulation
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Feel safer
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Address behavioral changes
Parents or caregivers may also participate when appropriate.
Trauma Therapy for Teens
Teenagers may benefit from therapy addressing:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Anger
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Relationships
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Trust
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School difficulties
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Avoidance
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Emotional regulation
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Self-esteem
Giving teenagers an appropriate level of involvement in their treatment can also be important.
Trauma Therapy for Adults
Adults may seek trauma therapy for experiences that occurred:
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Recently
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During childhood
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During relationships
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At work
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During accidents
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During other difficult periods of life
Therapy can help adults understand how previous experiences may be affecting current emotions, behaviors and relationships.
Family Therapy After Trauma
Trauma sometimes affects an entire family.
When appropriate, Family Therapy may help family members:
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Improve communication
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Better understand trauma reactions
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Reduce conflict
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Develop healthier support strategies
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Strengthen relationships
Family involvement should depend on the individual's needs and circumstances.
Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Ogden — Harrisville Location
Our Harrisville office is just minutes from Ogden and serves children, teenagers, adults and families throughout the greater Ogden and Weber County area.
Individuals searching for a trauma therapist in Ogden, PTSD therapy in Ogden or trauma counseling near Ogden can contact our nearby Harrisville location for current provider and appointment availability.
Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Logan
Our Logan location provides trauma-related mental health services for children, teenagers, adults and families throughout Logan and surrounding Cache Valley communities.
Contact Quality Youth Services for current therapist and appointment availability.
Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Pleasant Grove
Our Pleasant Grove location provides trauma-related counseling for individuals and families in Pleasant Grove and surrounding Utah County communities.
Contact QYS to determine which therapists and services are currently available.
Take the Next Step
Traumatic experiences can continue affecting emotions, relationships and everyday life long after an event has ended.
Professional support can help children, teenagers and adults better understand their reactions, develop healthier coping strategies and work toward improved emotional well-being.
Looking for trauma or PTSD therapy in Ogden, Logan or Pleasant Grove? Contact Quality Youth Services to request an appointment today.