What services does Carbajal Counseling & Consulting offer?

At Carbajal Counseling & Consulting, we provide evidence-based outpatient mental health services including anxiety therapy, depression therapy, EMDR therapy, child therapy, teen therapy, family therapy, and marriage counseling. Our goal is to help individuals, couples, and families across all ages find healing and strength.

Who can benefit from therapy at Carbajal Counseling?

We help people of all ages — children, teens, adults, couples, and families — who are facing emotional, behavioral, or relational challenges. Whether you're dealing with stress, life transitions, or deeper trauma, our team is here to support your emotional well-being.

What can I expect during my first therapy session?

In your first session, we will listen to your concerns, gather relevant history, discuss your goals, and begin creating a personalized treatment plan to support your mental health journey. We aim to make the first visit informative and comfortable.

How does anxiety therapy work at Carbajal Counseling?

Our anxiety therapy focuses on structured approaches that help you understand and address anxious thoughts and behaviors. We provide coping strategies, explore triggers, and tailor treatment to your specific needs so you can reduce worry and improve daily functioning.

Can Carbajal Counseling help with depression?

Yes, we offer compassionate support for depression that helps you understand how emotions and thoughts affect your mood, build coping skills, and work toward improved happiness and functioning.

What is EMDR therapy and how does it help?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals process distressing memories and trauma. EMDR works by engaging both cognitive and emotional healing mechanisms, helping people integrate past experiences in a healthier way.

Do you offer therapy for children?

Yes, we provide child therapy that helps young clients express emotions, develop coping tools, and work through challenges like anxiety, behavioral issues, and school concerns in a safe, supportive environment.

What is teen therapy like?

Our teen therapy creates a nonjudgmental space for adolescents to explore stress, identity, peer relationships, and emotional challenges with support tailored to their developmental needs.

How can family therapy help my family?

Family therapy at our practice helps families improve communication, navigate conflict, support children's emotional needs, and rebuild connection. We work collaboratively with families to create healthier relational patterns.

Can therapy help with parent-child conflict?

Yes, family therapy is effective for reducing parent-child conflict by creating shared understanding, teaching communication skills, and involving children in ways that help them feel heard and supported.

Do you provide marriage counseling?

Yes, our marriage counseling services support couples in improving communication, resolving ongoing conflict, rebuilding trust, and strengthening intimacy within the relationship.

What kinds of mental health concerns do your therapists treat?

We treat a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral struggles, grief and loss, relationship issues, and life transitions. Our therapists are trained to approach each concern with evidence-based strategies.

What makes your therapists qualified?

Our team includes licensed clinicians with diverse training and expertise in trauma, play therapy, EMDR, cognitive behavior therapy, family systems approaches, and more. We match clients with therapists whose strengths align with their needs.

Do you offer therapy in-person and online?

Yes, we provide both in-office therapy at our Kaysville, Syracuse, and Ogden locations and secure telehealth sessions so clients can receive care in the way that works best for them.

Is therapy confidential?

Yes, all therapy at Carbajal Counseling is private and confidential. We follow professional and legal standards to protect your privacy and create a safe space for healing.

How long does therapy typically take?

Duration varies based on personal goals and needs. Some people engage in short-term therapy to address specific issues, while others benefit from ongoing support as they work toward broader growth and resilience.

Can therapy help with trauma or past painful experiences?

Yes, trauma-informed approaches including EMDR and other evidence-based methods help clients process past distressing experiences and reduce their impact on present life and functioning.

How can play therapy help children at Carbajal Counseling?

We use play therapy to help children express and process complex emotions in a natural, nonverbal way. Through guided play, children can build emotional awareness and coping skills in a setting that feels safe and engaging.

How do I schedule an appointment?

You can schedule by calling our office at (801) 989-3488, emailing info@carbajalcounseling.com, or using the contact form on our website to begin your therapy journey.

Do you accept insurance and what are my options?

Rates and insurance acceptance vary by clinician and plan. We recommend contacting our office or your insurance provider to confirm coverage, out-of-network benefits, or self-pay options that suit your situation.

Lauren Leavitt

MSWI

Master of Social Work Intern

Philosophy

“I believe that every person is the foremost expert in their experience and situation. With so many things playing a factor in our lives, navigating complex issues can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and confusing. I believe that my role is as a guide with a few suggestions for clients to decide if it works for them, as well as a sounding board if that’s what’s needed. As a therapist, I work with you and what your values and goals are to help you get to where you want to be.”

Specialties

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression
Spiritual Issues
Stress Management
Anxiety & Depression

Education & Experience

Bachelor is Science in Psychology, UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY (2025).

Master of Social Work, WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (2027).

Before deciding to focus on psychology and social work for her school studies, Lauren spent about six years working in aviation at small and large airports while learning to fly herself. She credits some of this experience in helping her decide counseling was ultimately the route she wanted to follow, yet still retains a deep love for anything aviation. Meeting other pilots and clients from all around the states and working with them to resolve concerns or challenges, or simply listening to their stories, taught Lauren a love of connecting with others through time and compassion.

During her undergraduate degree, Lauren gained experience working with adolescents in crisis and neurodivergent diagnoses. During her graduate studies, she worked with at-risk youth in a detention and crisis setting. While having worked with teenagers during her experience, Lauren strives to continue learning and growing in every aspect to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients of any age or background can explore values, goals, and past experiences.

Lauren understands that beginning this journey, whether for the first time or with a new therapist, can be challenging and take time. Building a therapeutic relationship where Lauren can understand a client’s values and motivations is important to her as it helps to tailor therapeutic experiences to the individual.

Lauren was born and raised in Oregon before moving to Colorado, and then Utah with her spouse. Lauren has two young children that keep her on her toes and when not at work, can be found playing or reading with them, experimenting with new dessert recipes, reading, spending time outside (usually looking at or for planes), or trying to get all of her homework finished.

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