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Healing Steps Counseling Counseling services for individuals, couples, or families. Therapy in Utah County with close access

Mental health services for individuals or couples who are struggling with issues in their lives. I provide a non-judgement, supportive environment as you work through the issues you are needing to resolve in your life.

Meet Angela Nelson, LCSW, a therapist at Healing Steps Counseling offering telehealth services and therapy in Spanish.An...
11/03/2026

Meet Angela Nelson, LCSW, a therapist at Healing Steps Counseling offering telehealth services and therapy in Spanish.

Angela supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, addiction and recovery, self-esteem concerns, and relationship challenges. She focuses on building trust, recognizing each person’s strengths, and creating a space where clients can speak openly without judgment.

Drawing on her Hispanic background, Angela values how culture and language shape our experiences. She is passionate about serving the Hispanic community and helping clients express themselves in their native language.

Her approach incorporates EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and other methods tailored to each client’s needs.

Learn more about Angela through the link in our bio.

As daylight and seasons change, you may notice shifts in your energy, mood, sleep, or desire to socialize. These changes...
10/30/2026

As daylight and seasons change, you may notice shifts in your energy, mood, sleep, or desire to socialize. These changes do not mean you are falling behind—your mind and body may simply be responding to a new seasonal rhythm.

You are not expected to maintain the same pace or level of productivity throughout the entire year. Giving yourself permission to rest, adjust your routines, and respond to your changing needs can help support your mental health through each transition.

If seasonal changes are bringing increased anxiety, persistent low mood, or difficulty functioning, support is available.

Tap the link in our bio to connect and explore strategies that can help you move through the season with greater ease.

A trauma trigger can happen when something in the present—a sight, sound, sensation, or interaction—activates a survival...
10/27/2026

A trauma trigger can happen when something in the present—a sight, sound, sensation, or interaction—activates a survival response connected to the past. Even when you are currently safe, your body may respond as though the original threat is happening again.

Learning to recognize early signs, such as a racing heart, muscle tension, panic, numbness, or the urge to escape, can help you respond with greater awareness. Somatic grounding techniques can gently reconnect you with your body and remind your nervous system that you are here, safe, and in the present.

Healing takes time, but your body can gradually learn that the danger has passed. If trauma triggers are affecting your daily life, tap the link in our bio to connect with one of our trauma-informed clinicians.

Many of us learned to believe that being hard on ourselves is the only way to stay motivated or disciplined. But constan...
10/23/2026

Many of us learned to believe that being hard on ourselves is the only way to stay motivated or disciplined. But constant self-criticism can keep us stuck in anxiety, shame, and fear of making mistakes.

Self-compassion is not about avoiding accountability or making excuses. It means responding to setbacks with the same patience, honesty, and encouragement you would offer someone you care about. When you change the way you speak to yourself, you create more emotional space to learn, recover, and move forward.

If you are ready to quiet your inner critic and build a healthier relationship with yourself, tap the link in our bio to connect with one of our therapists.

When emotions run high at home, children often look to their caregivers for cues that they are safe. Co-regulation means...
10/20/2026

When emotions run high at home, children often look to their caregivers for cues that they are safe. Co-regulation means becoming a steady, calming presence when your child feels overwhelmed.

You do not need to have the perfect response or solve everything in the moment. By staying grounded, speaking calmly, and creating space for their emotions, you help your child feel supported as their nervous system begins to settle.

Taking care of your own emotional regulation can create a sense of safety that extends throughout your entire home. If you would like practical tools for navigating stressful parenting moments, tap the link in our bio to learn more.

The way we connect in adult relationships is often shaped by our earliest attachment experiences. You may pull away when...
10/16/2026

The way we connect in adult relationships is often shaped by our earliest attachment experiences. You may pull away when someone gets too close or feel anxious when distance appears. These patterns are not personal failures—they are protective responses your nervous system developed to help you feel safe.

Understanding your attachment patterns can help you recognize what is driving your reactions and begin building greater security in your relationships. With self-awareness and therapeutic support, it is possible to move beyond automatic survival responses and create connection rooted in trust, communication, and emotional safety.

Ready to better understand your relationship patterns? Tap the link in our bio to learn more.

Living in a world built around neurotypical expectations can leave neurodivergent individuals feeling overwhelmed, misun...
10/13/2026

Living in a world built around neurotypical expectations can leave neurodivergent individuals feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or pressured to mask who they are.

Neurodiversity-affirming care recognizes that your brain is not something to fix. By understanding your sensory needs, communication style, and executive functioning patterns, you can develop tools and routines that work with your brain—not against it.

You deserve care that respects your identity, builds on your strengths, and gives you space to be fully yourself.

Tap the link in our bio to connect with a neurodiversity-affirming therapist and find support designed around the way your brain works.

High-functioning anxiety can look like productivity, attention to detail, and impressive achievement. Beneath the surfac...
10/08/2026

High-functioning anxiety can look like productivity, attention to detail, and impressive achievement. Beneath the surface, however, there may be a constant fear of failure, overthinking, and pressure to keep performing.

Staying in a state of high alert can eventually lead to physical fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. True well-being is not about giving up your goals—it is about pursuing them without anxiety controlling the pace.

If you appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally, therapy can help you find a healthier, more sustainable balance. Tap the link in our bio to learn more about our individual therapy options.

When an intense wave of emotion hits, fighting it can create even more internal tension. Emotional dysregulation happens...
10/06/2026

When an intense wave of emotion hits, fighting it can create even more internal tension. Emotional dysregulation happens when the nervous system interprets stress as an immediate threat, triggering the body’s alarm response before the logical part of the brain has time to catch up.

Instead of trying to shut the emotion down, learning to move through it allows the body’s stress response to peak and gradually settle. With practical grounding techniques, you can stay connected to the present and feel more steady during overwhelming moments.

If you’re ready to build practical tools for managing stress and intense emotions, our clinical team is here to support you. Tap the link in our bio to schedule an initial consultation.

Becoming a parent can bring joy, love, exhaustion, uncertainty, and emotions you may not have expected—all at the same t...
10/01/2026

Becoming a parent can bring joy, love, exhaustion, uncertainty, and emotions you may not have expected—all at the same time.

During pregnancy and postpartum, changes in mood and mental health are more common than many people realize. Postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, irritability, feeling disconnected, or simply not feeling like yourself can all be signs that additional support may be helpful. Experiencing these things does not reflect how much you love your baby or your ability to be a good parent.

There can be tremendous pressure to enjoy every moment or appear like you’re adjusting well. But you deserve space to talk honestly about what this season actually feels like—not what you think it’s supposed to feel like.

If pregnancy, postpartum, or the transition into parenthood feels heavier than expected, you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. Visit the link in our bio to connect with a Healing Steps therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health.

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252 W Main Street
Lehi, UT
84043

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Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
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