Relationship, Healing & Connection Blog
Understanding and Managing Hypervigilance: Tools and Techniques
Recovering from narcissistic abuse is a journey of rediscovery and resilience. Learn to validate your experience, set firm boundaries, rebuild self-worth, and cultivate lasting self-compassion at Purple Sky Counseling. Ready to reclaim your life?
Healing After Narcissistic Abuse: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Life
Recovering from narcissistic abuse is a journey of rediscovery and resilience. Learn to validate your experience, set firm boundaries, rebuild self-worth, and cultivate lasting self-compassion at Purple Sky Counseling. Ready to reclaim your life?
Now Available: Becoming Me by Cassidy DuHadway
Becoming Me isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about naming what was never yours to carry—and learning how to release it, step by courageous step. If you’re ready to move from pain to purpose, this book is your guide.
You deserve to become more whole, more honest, and more fully yourself. You always did.
Could My Spouse or Close Relative Be Narcissistic?
Worried your partner or family member might be narcissistic? Learn the key signs—like lack of empathy and constant need for praise—discover how it impacts you, and find actionable steps to protect your well-being and set boundaries.
Understanding Narcissism: Signs, Impact, and Healing Paths
Discover the hidden dynamics of narcissism—from recognizing key traits like fragile self-esteem and lack of empathy to understanding its impact on relationships. Learn actionable steps for healing, including personalized therapy and empathy-building exercises. Ready to transform your interactions? Connect with our expert team today.
We’re Now Open in South Ogden!
We're excited to announce our new South Ogden location! Purple Sky Counseling now offers therapy, couples counseling, and medication management in a peaceful, centrally located office. Now serving clients in South Ogden, Ogden, Riverdale, and beyond.
Managing Hypervigilance Triggers: Regain Your Calm
Learn to identify and manage hypervigilance triggers with five actionable strategies—grounding exercises, breathwork, and more—to reclaim calm and control in daily life.
Meet Danielle Kuresa, MFTi: Now Accepting New Clients!
Introducing Danielle Kuresa, MFTi—our new Murray-based therapist specializing in identity exploration, blended families, couples, anxiety, trauma & life transitions. Accepting clients June 2025.
Meet Taya Billingsley, MSCMHC-Intern Now Accepting New Clients!
Meet Taya, our new Master’s-level intern at Purple Sky Counseling: a BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist specializing in narrative Tree of Life therapy, family trauma, self-esteem, and systemic issues.
Pride Month in Utah: Purple Sky Counseling’s LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
This Pride Month and beyond, Purple Sky Counseling offers LGBTQIA+ affirming and Neuro Affirming therapy in Utah. Connect with clinicians who celebrate and validate your identity.
Understanding Hypervigilance: When “Always On” Is Wearing You Down
Understanding Hypervigilance: Symptoms & Effective Treatment.
Learn how hypervigilance steals your peace—and how trauma-informed therapy at Purple Sky Counseling can help you reclaim calm and safety.
Welcoming Leslie Hunter, CSW, to Purple Sky Counseling!
We’re thrilled to welcome Leslie Hunter, CSW, to the Purple Sky Counseling team! Leslie specializes in supporting teens, parents, and individuals facing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, family conflict, and ADHD. She’s now accepting new clients—learn more about her approach and how to get started.
Healing from Trauma: Your Personalized Path with Purple Sky Counseling (Copy)
Discover personalized, trauma-informed therapy at Purple Sky Counseling in Utah. Evidence-based, online & in-person sessions to help you heal and thrive.
Finding Balance: The Benefits of Personalized Mental Health Support in Utah
At Purple Sky Counseling, we believe in the transformative power of personalized mental health support. Our compassionate, evidence-based therapy and medication management are designed to meet your unique needs, whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma. Serving clients in Utah, we offer both in-person and online sessions to ensure accessibility and comfort. Begin your journey to emotional well-being and find the balance you deserve with our experienced team dedicated to understanding and supporting you every step of the way.
Why Choose Purple Sky Counseling?
Personalized therapy and counseling in Utah—book your session today.
Meet Jennifer Griswold, PMHNP-BC: Expanding Our Care in Murray and Farmington
Purple Sky Counseling proudly introduces Jennifer Griswold, DNP, AGPCNP‑BC, PMHNP‑BC, ACHPN—a board‑certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner now serving Murray and Farmington. With her compassionate, evidence‑based medication management, Jennifer empowers clients to move from merely coping to truly thriving.
Sarah Morris, MSWi: Coping With Uncertainty
Sarah Morris, MSWi writes about uncertainty is a part of life—but during stressful times, it can feel overwhelming. This guide offers gentle, practical strategies to help you cope, including mindfulness tools, self-care ideas, and how to know when to reach out for professional support.Tara Bryne, LCSW writes about, intimate partner violence (IPV) is a devastating form of abuse that impacts millions of individuals worldwide. At Purple Sky Counseling, we specialize in helping survivors of IPV heal from the trauma it causes. If you feel disconnected from yourself after experiencing abuse, know that recovery is possible. In this blog, we’ll explore how IPV affects your mental health and how therapy can help you reconnect with your true self.
Tara Bryne, LSCW: How Approaching Intimate Partner Violence Through The Concept Of Self-Abandonment Can Identify Abuse And Promote Recovery
Tara Bryne, LCSW writes about, intimate partner violence (IPV) is a devastating form of abuse that impacts millions of individuals worldwide. At Purple Sky Counseling, we specialize in helping survivors of IPV heal from the trauma it causes. If you feel disconnected from yourself after experiencing abuse, know that recovery is possible. In this blog, we’ll explore how IPV affects your mental health and how therapy can help you reconnect with your true self.