Reviews from Former Clients and Reviews from Colleagues of SLC Therapist and EMDR Therapist Utah,
Christy Kobe, LCSW, CCTP
I have had the privilege of working with so many amazing people. I am an EMDR, Polyvagal Theory Informed and Relationship-Oriented Trauma Therapist, Mental Health Therapist and Relationship Therapist, practicing as a therapist since 2003 and working as a social worker since 1997.
To read anonymous reviews of former clients' experiences working with me, you may click the link below to view my profile on Healthgrades where I’ve received 4.8 out of 5 stars with 55 reviews as of last count:
Healthgrades Anonymous Reviews of Healthcare Provider
Reviews I’ve received from my colleagues and other professionals in our community about their experiences working with me, as well as a few long time friends who have known me for decades:
“Christy Kobe is an amazing human being. Every conversation I have with her enriches me and brings a new perspective to how I look at and experience life. I trust, feel very safe with and highly recommend her.” —Gail Harris, Award-Winning Women’s Memoirist
“As a sleep medicine provider, I work closely with clients who often face complex, layered challenges—both medical and psychological. It is uncommon to find a mental health and trauma therapist who brings the depth of insight, compassion, and professionalism that Christy does. She creates a safe and empowering space for her clients, combining clinical expertise with genuine warmth and presence. I deeply value her trauma-informed approach, her commitment to truly understanding each individual’s unique story, and her dedication to long-term healing. I have full confidence in referring clients to Christy, knowing they will be met with the utmost care, skill, and integrity. She is an exceptional colleague and an invaluable resource in our community.” —Erin Dame, Physician’s Assistant-Certified
“I have known Christy for over 30 years. Christy is compassionate, empathetic and truly has a heart to serve people. She is honest and trustworthy. She is very skilled in what she does and her methods are ethical, competent and researched based. She balances being direct while at the same time also being kind and gentle. She listens well without judgement and makes you feel very comfortable. I would hands down recommend Christy to anyone in need of her services.” —Rebecca Melendez, friend of 30+ years
“Christy Kobe is one of the best therapists I know. As a colleague, I have witnessed her be compassionate with her clients as well as incredibly ethical, ensuring at all times that they have the highest quality and level of care. She is mission and service driven, working with some of the most sensitive populations out there. Her intuition, clinical savvy, and training on attachment based trauma is fantastic! I appreciate collaborating with her when we have mutual clients and will continue to refer clients to her!” —Candice Christiansen, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
“Christy is unique in her abilities as a therapist, and I highly recommend her! Professional, patient, caring, supportive, and sophisticated. Thanks for your tremendous work, Christy!” —Nevin Alderman, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
“Christy Kobe is a kind and insightful person who puts great thought and care into her work. I have had great experiences consulting with her about cultural competency and therapeutic resources I can recommend to those I encounter in my field who may be seeking counseling. She cares a lot about her clients and is skilled in offering them therapy suited to their own needs and goals.” —Lindsay Petersen, Attorney
“Christy is passionate about her clients' wellbeing. I have recommended her to quite a few people in my network because she is quick to respond and is very knowledgeable.” —Stefanie Joseph, Project Management Professional
“I can recommend Christy very highly. She is knowledgeable, professional, and an asset to the therapeutic community. She provides evidence-based treatment in her work and is always looking for the best ways to serve her clients.” —Sara Brungardt, PhD, Licensed Professional Counselor
“I have had the privilege of knowing Christy for many years as a longtime friend and fellow alumni. I am confident in her character and her exceptional skills as a therapist. She is empathetic, trustworthy, and an excellent listener, who creates a safe space for her clients. Her expertise as a therapist is truly impressive, and she approaches others with openness and honesty. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a brilliant therapist who genuinely cares about their well-being!” —Sunny Berkholder, college undergraduate peer, social work colleague and friend of nearly 30 years
“Christy is a true professional! She is one of the kindest people I know, and I would refer anyone to see her. She is one the highest rated mental health professionals in the Salt Lake Area and for good reason. She truly cares about each of her clients and is an overall amazing person!” —Emily Hayes, Award-Winning Real Estate Agent and Business Owner
“Christy is so kind. She is compassionate and has a heart for others. She will take time to understand your needs and be willing to work with you to accomplish what you need. She does a lot of research and is on top of the most up-to-date social situations.” —Melanie Queen, Bookkeeping Accountant
“I've interfaced with Christy in multiple professional settings in the past few years. She is an advocate for all clients in receiving proper services that are delivered by professional who are ethical, priced appropriately for their skill set, and have positive client outcomes. She practices what she preaches when it comes to her own clients, and I will continue to send referrals her way!” —Wendy Jensen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
“I recently connected with Christy through a group that was discussing the harrowing case of Gisele Picot. I was angered by hers and others similar case. Christy was incredible in how she was able to guide and channel my own frustrations into constructive action. She has always taken the time to discuss with me - a stranger - my own views concerns and frustrations. I have found her to be insightful in her views and passionate as an advocate for mental health and the importance of mental health support to address the well being crisis today. It is these qualities that make her well placed to guide and support the vulnerable who need support to improve their mental health. She is not only an asset to her field but compassionate and approachable. Of her own initiative she has formed a group that seeks to foster more community support to help the vulnerable. It is through actions like this together with her compassion and approachability that set her apart from others in the field as a therapist and a mental health advocate.” —Siddhartha Kakar, Physician
“I have known Christy for 32 years now. She is genuine and kind, and very knowledgeable in her field. She listens with love and compassion, and her suggestions and ideas are tools that actually help. She also knows how to set boundaries, which is necessary (but not popular) with those who manipulate and coerce. I would recommend anyone in need of therapy to see Christy!” —Sarah Jenkins, friend of 30+ years
“Christy is a colleague and friend. In my experience with her she is a thoughtful, kind, skilled therapist who has the utmost integrity. I recommend consulting with her if you think you could use psychotherapy services. I can't recommend her highly enough!” —Wendy Christian, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
“Christy is an amazing compassionate friend and person. When I was struggling with my anxiety and talked with her she listened and tried to understand what I truly needed for help. Since she is a friend she didn't want to cross any boundaries and said it was better if I saw a neutral party. She recommended a therapist and doctor who have helped. I never would have found them without her. She always puts her patients and friend care above anything else. I would use her 1000% as she is one of the best people I know.” —Todd Hayes, Director of Operations
“We love Christy! She is a kind and compassionate person who builds great rapport with people of all ages.” —Michelle Evans, Friend
“During the five years I've known Christy as a colleague, she's been a fantastic referral source for me to send clients who want to meet in person with a trauma informed therapist in Utah. I feel confident referring clients to Christy, as I know the depth of her clinical skills and compassionate nature! Thank you Christy for being a wonderful colleague and resource!” —Mandi Waters, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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“Christy is a great therapist and person. She has an amazing ability to be able to take a problem and put it into a higher perspective, where you feel like it no longer holds the negative feeling it once had. She is very smart and caring. I would refer everyone I know that needed any kind of emotional help to her. Thank you Christy for everything you have done for me.” —Blake Fluckiger, Mortgage Broker
“Christy and I connected in a professional context. I work with leaders in a coaching capacity, and she works with professionals in a counseling capacity. The wonderful thing about Christy is that she is SO well trained and has a fantastic grasp of people and their actual needs. Her professional experience and quality is without question!” —Emily Chipman, Business and Career Coach
“There is a reason Christy has so many amazing reviews on so many different websites--she helps people get their lives back on track quickly and gently. As a practicing therapist myself, I am keenly aware that the routine 45-50 minute sessions that insurance companies allow are woefully inadequate to address anxiety issues and the underlying relational traumas in which anxiety issues are often born. Longer sessions tend to lead to better outcomes and shorter duration in therapy. If you are looking for a therapist, I KNOW you want the outcome to be excellent, and you probably don't want to be in therapy for 5+ years. Am I right? Well. give Christy a call, then. Wishing you wellness and success on your healing journey.” —Beth Medina, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
“Christy Kobe is very knowledgeable and helpful. She has had a positive impact on my life.” —Tamra Hamblin Ratieta, Friend
“Christy first helped me overcome the stigma that the term mental health sometimes is associated with. She was approachable and sincere that I felt impressed to talk and work with her. Christy helped me recognize the healthy optimal person I would like to be. With her encouragement and guidance I have gained the invaluable tools to become that person.” —Charisse Hales, Friend
“Christy and I worked in the same building she is easily approached and helpful. I had a client who needed family help and she made time to help them. Christy is a true professional, caring, competent, and willing to share her expertise and experience.” —Tony Thimakis
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“Christy Kobe has just the qualities one would want in a therapist - she is highly skilled and intelligent; compassionate and understanding. Christy and I worked together on a therapy-related project and I very much enjoyed working with her. She is kind and has a good sense of humor. I highly recommend her as a therapist and as an expert in the field.” —Nancy Sutton, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
“Christy and I share an office which gives me a unique perspective on her; she is organized, thorough, and is diligent with maintaining the confidentiality of her clients' records. It has been a pleasure sharing a space with her, and having the opportunity to consult with her. Christy is kind, compassionate, and driven to help her clients succeed.” —Monica Florez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
“Christy is a well trained clinician with high integrity. She works to stay up to date on the latest research based modalities and provides her clients the best care and treatment.” —Lorraine Hunter, PhD. Licensed Clinical Social Worker
“Christy was a panelist for an event I planned regarding the importance of and how to achieve work-life balance in the legal profession. This event, part of of Fit2PracticeUT, a series promoted by the American Bar Association, focused on being mentally "fit" in the practice of law. Christy did an excellent job on the panel and provided great advice for young lawyers on this topic. She was prepared, on time, and willing to stay after the event was over to answer questions. I would absolutely recommend Christy and work with her again in the future.” —Bebe Vanek, Attorney
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Frequently Asked Questions about working in person with me as a SLC Therapist, EMDR Therapist Utah or Utah Therapist (online therapy Utah)
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To better answer this question, I’d like to say a little more about what therapy is. Defining therapy can be challenging because there are so many different approaches to therapy and so many different therapists and clients, so no two therapy sessions that are exactly the same. However, in a nutshell, I would say that therapy is a collaborative process of working with a licensed therapist to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, others and your environment, as well as developing skills to enable you to have a healthier, more meaningful and fulfilling life, work and relationships. This process can involve healing old emotional, mental and relational wounds so that they are no longer holding you back.
In therapy, you can expect your therapist to ask you a lot of questions in order to be able to understand your history and the relationships that have shaped who you are and your current situation. Your therapist’s questions will also help you to unpack things and see things more clearly, on a deeper level and from different perspectives.
During this process, you will probably feel a wide range of feelings and you will likely be asked to work on new skills and tools in between sessions because coming and talking about things is only part of the solution—doing things differently in between sessions is also a key part of making changes. in your life, relationships and environment.
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A growth mindset, which means that you believe in the fact that your abilities and skills can be developed through commitment and hard work.
It’s also important to keep in mind that genuine healing and change will likely require significant effort and time invested into the therapy process. If you have decades worth of experiences and relationships that are feeding into your current struggles, know that you are not going to be able to work through decades of stuff in just a few months of therapy sessions.
As with anything that is genuinely rewarding and meaningful, there is no short cut or quick fix.
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One of the most common misconceptions about therapy is that therapy is only for people who are in a state of extreme distress or crisis.
In reality, therapy is it will be more effective, less time consuming and less expensive if you start it before you’re in crisis, and by starting therapy when things are less severe, you can avoid getting to the point of being in crisis.
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I offer both in-person sessions at my office in the Salt Lake area as well as online therapy sessions to people throughout the state of Utah. You can choose to do what works best for you.
Some people choose to do a hybrid of the two options, like meeting primarily in person and then meet online on occasion to better accommodate their schedule and nees.
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One the most common problems I have seen in clients’ experiences of therapy is clients not being able to create momentum, significant change and progress due to the client not meeting frequently enough, for long enough sessions and for a long enough period of time with their therapist before ending their therapy.
In order to create therapeutic momentum, significant change and progress with my clients, I use 80 minute sessions with all of my clients because longer sessions are the gold standard for resolving things like trauma and relationship issues. The 80 minute sessions really allow us to identify and explore what’s going on beneath the surface, so we can address those underlying causes which can lead to genuine healing and lasting, long-term change within you, your life and your relationships.
I also ask that people who want to work with me commit to meet a minimum of once every 2 weeks, and I encourage people to commit themselves to a period of at least 6 sessions before considering pausing or ending their therapy.