Rooted Counseling & Wellness

Rooted Counseling & Wellness Rooted Counseling & Wellness is committed to individualized & integrated solutions for healing Mental Health Counseling. We accept various insurance.

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In trauma-informed therapy, we often talk about learning how to “put things on the shelf.” This is a regulation skill, n...
01/12/2026

In trauma-informed therapy, we often talk about learning how to “put things on the shelf.” This is a regulation skill, not avoidance. When experiences, emotions, or decisions feel overwhelming, the nervous system can move into survival mode. “Shelving” is the intentional practice of storing materials to prevent system overload. It allows the brain and body to stay within a window of tolerance where processing is possible.

Putting something on the shelf means acknowledging, “This is important,” while also recognizing, “I do not have the capacity to hold this right now.” It creates psychological distance, supports emotional regulation, and reduces the risk of shutdown, panic, or dissociation.

Trauma-informed care prioritizes pacing, choice, and safety. Healing is not about pushing through. It is about learning when to pause, when to rest, and when to return to something with support.

You do not have to carry anything alone.

Our therapists are here to help you organize what feels heavy, build regulation skills, and gently return to stored experiences when your system is ready. We offer trauma-informed counseling in Draper, Lehi, and Saratoga Springs.

When you are ready, we are here to walk with you.
→ info@rootedut.com
→ 801-508-4150

For many people, the New Year brings a mix of hope and pressure. For anxious minds, this season often feels less inspiri...
01/12/2026

For many people, the New Year brings a mix of hope and pressure. For anxious minds, this season often feels less inspiring and more overwhelming.

If goal setting tends to trigger spirals, self-criticism, avoidance, or shutdown, this is not a motivation problem. It is a nervous system response.

Trauma-informed therapy approaches goal setting differently.

Instead of asking what you should accomplish, it asks what your nervous system can realistically support.
Gentle goal setting prioritizes regulation, sustainability, and self-trust over performance. Here are a few trauma-informed approach to goal setting:

▫️Start with capacity, not ambition: Ask what feels sustainable right now, what drains you quickly, and what supports regulation.
▫️Focus on regulation before results: Stability comes first. Predictable routines, rest, and reduced overwhelm create the foundation for change.
▫️Track energy, not just outcomes: Notice when you feel resourced, when anxiety spikes, and what restores you.
▫️Choose process-based goals: Practice grounding, check in with your body before saying yes, pause before self-criticism.
▫️Expect resistance without judgment: Resistance is information, not failure. Curiosity keeps you engaged without shame.
▫️Build flexibility into timelines: Progress is measured in consistency, not speed.
▫️ Celebrate consistency over intensity: Steady engagement builds trust with your nervous system and supports lasting change.

Success is not becoming a different person but learning how to live with yourself more gently.

If goal setting has felt overwhelming in the past, support can help. Rooted Counseling & Wellness is a trauma-informed therapy practice with locations in Draper, Lehi, and Saratoga Springs. Our therapists help clients set goals that align with nervous system needs and emotional health.

You are welcome to reach out when you are ready!

▫️ 801-508-4150
▫️ info@rootedut.com

Our hope for 2026 is simple 🤍 That you feel a little safer in your body... A little more connected to yourself and other...
12/30/2025

Our hope for 2026 is simple 🤍 That you feel a little safer in your body... A little more connected to yourself and others…And supported as you build a life that feels steadier, not rushed.

This is the group holding space for a different 2026. 🤍🫶🏻Our clinicians believe healing is not about fixing who you are,...
12/30/2025

This is the group holding space for a different 2026. 🤍🫶🏻Our clinicians believe healing is not about fixing who you are, but supporting who you are becoming. We are committed to trauma-informed care that honors nervous systems, lived experience, and real life complexity.

Healing happens in safe relationships, and we are honored to be part of that work.

If you are ready to begin or continue your healing journey, we invite you to reach out and connect with our team. Now serving clients in Draper and Lehi, with Saratoga Springs coming soon.

→ info@rootedut.com
→ 801-508-4150

For many people, holiday conversations do not just stir emotions, they activate the nervous system.Old family roles, unr...
12/24/2025

For many people, holiday conversations do not just stir emotions, they activate the nervous system.

Old family roles, unresolved dynamics, and past experiences often live in the body, not just memory. That tight chest, sudden irritability, urge to shut down, or feeling flooded is not you being dramatic or bad at communication. It is your nervous system recognizing familiar relational environments and trying to protect you.

From a trauma-informed perspective, regulation comes before resolution.
A few ways to support your body during holiday conversations:

▫️Anchor your feet into the floor or press your hands into something solid. You do not need to look calm for your body to calm.
▫️Use temperature. A warm drink, cool water on your wrists, or a brief step outside can reset activation when words stop working.
▫️Orient to now. Quietly name what you can see, hear, and feel to remind your nervous system you are here, not back then.
▫️ Allow small movement. Rolling shoulders, pressing toes into shoes, or stretching fingers releases built-up energy.
▫️Track sensation instead of meaning. Notice tightness or heaviness without analyzing it. Awareness alone reduces intensity.
▫️Lengthen your exhale. Longer exhales send a signal of safety to the body.
Create a landing after gatherings. A short, quiet transition helps your nervous system settle instead of staying on high alert.

The holidays do not have to be something you power through. With somatic, trauma-informed tools, you can move through them with more steadiness, choice, and self-trust.

At Rooted, we support clients through holiday stress (and the New Year) by focusing on nervous system regulation first. If this season consistently leaves you feeling depleted or dysregulated, support is available when you are ready.

→ info@rootedut.com
→ 801-508-4150

12/24/2025

A Letter and Holiday Wish to Our Clients and Community:

As clinicians who practice trauma informed care, we know that life does not always move gently. We know that stress can accumulate quietly, that loss can linger, and that many people carry more than they let on.

Our wish for you is not perfection or constant happiness. It is healing that feels steady and real. Healing that allows your nervous system to soften, your relationships to feel safer, and your inner world to feel more balanced and alive.

We hope therapy becomes a place where you learn to listen to your body, trust your needs, and build a life that includes rest, connection, purpose, and self compassion. A life where coping does not mean surviving alone, and growth does not require pushing past yourself.

As this holiday season arrives, we hope you find moments of grounding, moments of warmth, and moments that remind you that support exists and change is possible. Wherever you are on your path, we are honored to walk alongside you.

With care and gratitude,
�The Rooted Counseling and Wellness Team
🤍🫶🏻

As 2025 winds down, there’s no better time to invest in your healing and step into 2026 with support, clarity, and stead...
12/11/2025

As 2025 winds down, there’s no better time to invest in your healing and step into 2026 with support, clarity, and steadiness.

Rooted Counseling now has offices in Draper, newly opened Lehi, and our upcoming Saratoga Springs location, and we have openings available!

Our therapists specialize in EMDR, IFS, and trauma-informed care, and we support clients navigating:

▫️Anxiety
▫️ Trauma/PTSD
▫️ Depression
▫️ Grief & Loss
▫️ Life Transitions
▫️ First Responders & Military Stress
▫️ Family Dysfunction
▫️ Relationship Challenges
▫️ OCD
▫️ LGBTQ+ experiences
▫️ Stress Management
▫️ ADHD & Autism
▫️ Low Self-Esteem
▫️ Faith Transitions
▫️ Self-Discovery

If you’re ready to start the new year grounded and supported, our team is here.

Send us a message to get scheduled.

→ info@rootedut.com
→ 801-508-4150

Talking about hard things during the holidays doesn’t have to end in tension. 🤍 Here are 5 grounding tips to help you na...
12/11/2025

Talking about hard things during the holidays doesn’t have to end in tension. 🤍 Here are 5 grounding tips to help you navigate family, money, and expectations with more ease:

▫️ Start with clarity, not defensiveness.
Before the conversation, name what you want to say and why. Clear intention lowers emotional reactivity.

▫️ Use “soft start-ups.”
“I want to talk about something important, and I care about us staying connected.” A gentle beginning sets the tone.

▫️ Stay inside your boundary, not their reaction.
You can share your limit without controlling how they receive it. Your job is truth with kindness, not managing their feelings.

▫️ Name the need under the conflict.
Money, time, and holiday plans usually come back to two things: feeling considered and feeling supported. Say the real thing.

▫️ Take breaks when your body cues you.
If your chest tightens or your jaw locks, pause. Regulated bodies communicate better than overwhelmed ones.

Hard conversations don’t mean disconnection. They mean you’re choosing honesty, clarity, and care, even when it’s uncomfortable.

If you need support navigating this season, Rooted therapists in Draper, Lehi, and soon Saratoga Springs are here to help.

→ info@rootedut.com
→ 801-508-4150

12/11/2025

As the light shifts and the days shorten, many people feel their mood shift too. December is one of the peak months for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), not because something is “wrong” with you, but because your nervous system is responding to real changes in light, rhythm, and stress. ❄️🤍

Less sunlight impacts your energy, sleep, motivation, and mood. Add winter fatigue and holiday pressures, and your body can feel overwhelmed before you even realize what’s happening.

At Rooted, we want you to know this:
Your winter slowdown is not a personal failure. It’s biology. It’s rhythm. It’s your system asking for gentler care.

If you notice yourself feeling more tired, disconnected, tearful, or unmotivated this month, you’re not alone. There are real, evidence-based ways to support your mind and body through this season, and you don’t have to navigate it in isolation.

Sometimes awareness is the first light that breaks through the early winter dark.

If you are experiencing SAD symptoms this month and want support, our therapists in Draper, Lehi, and (soon) Saratoga Springs are here for you. Reach out and we’ll help you move through winter with more ease, steadiness, and care.

→ info@rootedut.com
→ 801-508-4150

 

Our office tree is up, and so is the holiday energy. A soft season for grounding, slowing down, and feeling held. 🤍🫶🏻🎄
12/03/2025

Our office tree is up, and so is the holiday energy. A soft season for grounding, slowing down, and feeling held. 🤍🫶🏻🎄

The holidays often bring people and patterns back into the room. If you notice old attachment triggers showing up (like ...
11/29/2025

The holidays often bring people and patterns back into the room. If you notice old attachment triggers showing up (like people-pleasing, withdrawing, or over-functioning), you’re not doing it wrong; your body is just remembering.

Here are 3 quick ways to stay grounded and connected:

1️⃣ Name what’s happening. “My anxiety means I’m craving reassurance, not that something’s wrong.”
2️⃣ Take small pauses. Step outside, breathe, or place a hand on your chest before responding.
3️⃣ Anchor to safe people or moments. Text a friend, look at a calming photo, or remind yourself: I’m safe now.

You can hold boundaries and stay connected. You can show up differently, even in the same room.

If this season feels activating, our therapists can help you create a plan to navigate it with more peace and self-trust.

*Locations and Draper and Lehi*

→ info@rootedut.com
→ 801-508-4150

                                

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