Josie Giles, CMHC

Sometimes, life can feel incredibly lonely, as if no one truly understands what you’re going through. It can be tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel. If reading this sentence feels difficult, you might wonder how you can possibly get better. Yet, if you are still reading, there is hope, and change is indeed possible. My purpose here is to help you navigate this journey. I want to guide those who struggle with loneliness, sadness, depression, stress, or anxiety toward finding purpose, peace, and clarity. 

I began my career by helping young people and adults overcome their fears through adventure. I supported youth, families, and young adults in developing the skills needed to tackle life’s challenges. I enjoyed coaching individuals through the stresses of rock climbing, mountain biking, and other high-anxiety activities, which allowed me to witness some of life’s greatest triumphs over fear. While I may not take you rock climbing anymore, I still apply the same principles of facing fears, overcoming weaknesses, and discovering deeper meaning in life during our sessions. 

Therapy can be a beautiful experience. It can feel like having a guide in a dark tunnel, leading you toward the light and bidding you farewell once you find it. I look forward to meeting you.

Issues Specialized In:

Addiction
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Asperger’s Syndrome
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Child
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Dual Diagnosis
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Faith Transitions
Family Conflict
Gambling
Grief
Hoarding
Infertility
Infidelity
Intellectual Disability
Internet Addiction
LGBTQIA+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy/Prenatal/Postpartum
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Video Game Addiction
Weight Loss
Women’s Issues

Therapy Types:

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Experiential Therapy
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Intervention
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivation Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Reality Therapy
Strength-Based

Age:

Children (6-10 years)
Preteen (11-12 years)
Teen (13-17 years)
Adults (18 -64 years)
Elders (65+)

Client Types:

Individuals

Location:

Sandy
Telehealth

Insurance:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
DMBA
EMI Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
PEHP
Regence
SelectHealth
TriCare
TriWest
University of Utah Health Plans