Mountain Valley Counseling of Utah Misty Newman, CMHC

09/01/2026

Looking for a therapist? Our interns may be a great fit. 🖤

Intern therapists bring current clinical training, meaningful hands-on experience, and a strong commitment to thoughtful, individualized care. They also receive ongoing supervision from experienced, fully licensed clinicians and university faculty, adding an extra layer of consultation and support to their work.

Intern sessions are offered at a more accessible rate, making high-quality therapy available to more individuals and families.

Swipe to meet our intern team and learn more about their experience and areas of interest.

Head to the link in our bio if you’d like to book a session with one of these amazing interns!

08/28/2026

Meet Raul! 👋

Raul is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern who brings a grounded, collaborative, and supportive approach to therapy. With experience working alongside high school students and student athletes, he understands the pressures young people can face and the importance of having a steady, nonjudgmental space to work through them.

Raul’s approach is rooted in Person-Centered Therapy and CBT, with a focus on helping clients better understand their patterns, build practical tools, and move toward the goals and values that matter most to them.

✨ Raul is currently accepting new clients!

He accepts Aetna, DMBA, EMI, Crime Victims Reparations (CVR), and private pay.

📞 Reach out to Mountain Valley Counseling to learn more or schedule an appointment.

08/27/2026

🌿When your thoughts are racing, you feel disconnected, or everything just feels like too much, try this grounding exercise to gently bring your attention out of your head and back into the present moment.

You don’t have to solve everything right now. Sometimes the next step is simply noticing:
✨ Where am I?
✨ What can I feel?
✨ What can I see?
✨ What is happening right now?

Save this one for the next time your nervous system needs a little anchor. 🤍

08/25/2026

Anxiety is often the loudest part of the experience — but not always the whole story.

Sometimes underneath it is grief that hasn’t had space to be felt, needs that have gone unmet, fear of conflict or abandonment, a lack of safety, or the pressure to stay in control.

Instead of only asking, “How do I make this anxiety go away?” it can be helpful to ask:

“What might this anxiety be trying to protect me from — or point me toward?”

You don’t have to have the answer right away. Curiosity is a good place to start. 🤍

08/21/2026

Healing isn’t linear. Some days may feel like meaningful progress, while others bring back emotions, patterns, or challenges you thought you had already worked through.

That doesn’t mean you’re starting over.

Healing often involves revisiting familiar places with new awareness, stronger coping skills, and greater self-compassion. Progress can include forward movement, setbacks, rest, reflection, and trying again.

Be patient with yourself in the process. 🤍

08/20/2026

Mental exhaustion doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like struggling with tasks that are usually easy, pulling away from people, or wondering where your motivation went.

If you’ve been feeling drained lately, it may not mean you need to try harder. You might need a little more rest, support, or breathing room. 💛

08/17/2026

Therapy isn’t only for crisis. You don’t have to know exactly what to talk about, have the “right” diagnosis, or wait until things get really bad to reach out.

There are a lot of myths about what therapy is supposed to look like — and sometimes those myths keep people from getting support that could actually help.

Swipe through for a little myth-busting. 💛

Curious about therapy or wondering if we might be a good fit? Send us a DM or visit the link in our bio to learn more about our therapists and current openings.

08/14/2026

Grief can make people unsure of what to say—so sometimes they say nothing at all.

But for someone who is grieving, avoiding the subject can feel even more isolating. You don’t need the perfect words. Often, simple acknowledgment and presence matter most.

Try saying their person’s name. Ask how they’re doing today. Share a memory. And make space for them to talk when they’re ready.

Support doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. 💛

At Mountain Valley Counseling, we’re here to help you navigate grief, loss, and the emotions that come with them.

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Such a fun evening! Always good to connect outside of work.