Tina W
MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
- Play Therapy
- EMDR Certified
- IFS Level 2
- DBT
- PACT
- AutPlay
Hi, I'm Tina!
About Me
I'm the Owner and Clinical Director of A Mindful Life Counseling Services. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a degree as a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah. I work with clients aged 3 and up with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues, attachment issues, behavior struggles, parenting problems, career challenges, obsessions/compulsions, and life changes/challenges. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, whether that is from recent events or more chronic and complex trauma such as childhood trauma including physical/sexual abuse or emotional abuse.
My Approach
I am a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, trained and experienced in both directive and non-directive Play Therapy for a variety of mental health challenges and behaviors. I train and supervise new Play Therapists working toward certification, and am trained and certified in AutPlay for children with Autism. I work with both neurotypical and neurodivergent children, and am trained as an EMDR Child Specialist for children who have experienced trauma. I am a past President for the Utah Association for Play Therapy with a passion for promoting Play Therapy and training new Play Therapists. My approach during adult and couples therapy combines both talk and experiential counseling. I am trained in expressive techniques such as Sandtray therapy and Expressive Arts, and certified in EMDR treatment for trauma. I am trained and skilled in IFS, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, CPR-T for parent and child relationships, and Motivational Interviewing. I am a trained PACT therapist working with couples to develop and maintain secure-functioning relationships. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in the power of the relationship between therapist and client to help gain a deeper connection to Self for healing. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in judgements or stigmatizing labels. I believe that each individual holds within them the power to change and thrive given the right information and support, and that most people need to be seen, heard, and understood before taking on the task of change. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet you, your relationship, or your child's unique and specific needs.
Outside of Session
It takes courage to work for a more fulfilling and happier life, to become whole and healed, and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I live in and love Southern Utah. What an amazing place to find yourself! I love being outdoors, on the water, and in nature whenever I can. I can't imagine being anywhere else! I look forward to working with you!
