“Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with
another.”– Thomas Merton
Provides
Specializations
- Depression and Anxiety
- Trauma Recovery
- LGBTQIA Issues
- Faith Transitions
Certifications
- ACMCH
About Courtland Tapp
The start of my educational and professional journey began at Utah Valley University in 2016 where I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology. While working on my bachelors, I served in many roles at Encircle, which is an LGBTQ+ resource center. While there, I was able to become much more involved in the community and in supporting queer issues.
I then began my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Utah in 2020. While working on my master’s, I served as a therapist at the Utah Community Mental Health Clinic. At the clinic, I was able to serve people from a wide range of identities as well as therapeutic concerns such as: Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and faith transitions. During this time, I also worked at the University of Utah U-TTEC lab, providing therapeutic services for middle schoolers.
I bring what is known as a “person-centered” approach to therapy. This approach suggests that what is most beneficial in the therapeutic process is the connection between the client and therapist. At our core we all know what is best for us. In therapy, as a person feels heard, understood, and supported they begin to feel more secure. This security naturally begins to show up in all other areas of their life, they develop stronger supports outside of therapy and the need for therapy gradually phases out. Away from the office, I enjoy spending time with friends, trying new restaurants, hiking, lifting, and visiting national parks!
