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Trauma-Focused Therapy for Adults
LGBTQIA+ Affirming | Serving Utah & Montana via Virtual Care

You deserve a place where your story is safe.

Hi, I’m Caidy. I work with adults who feel stuck in survival mode — carrying trauma, depression, or the weight of major life transitions. Using trauma-informed and EMDR-based therapy, I help you gently process what’s been overwhelming and move toward steadier ground.

You don’t have to keep holding it all together alone. Whether you’re navigating identity shifts, relationship changes, or long-standing emotional wounds, therapy can be a place to slow down, untangle what’s heavy, and rebuild a sense of clarity and stability. I provide virtual therapy for adults throughout Utah and Montana.

Unravel, understand & restore.

Unravel, understand & restore.

Does this resonate?

Life has been feeling overwhelming, draining, and uncertain, I feel stuck.

You don’t have to keep carrying it alone. If trauma, depression, or long-standing emotional patterns have left you feeling stuck or exhausted, therapy can help you begin to feel steady again. I provide virtual therapy for adults throughout Utah and Montana, including ongoing support for the Salt Lake City community I’ve long been connected to, creating space for thoughtful processing, deeper understanding, and sustainable change.

What I Specialize In

🧠 Trauma & EMDR Therapy

Gentle, effective therapy for adults healing from complex trauma, difficult childhood experiences, or long-term high-stress environments.

🌈 LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling

Affirming therapy that offers a steady space to explore identity, relationships, and living more fully as yourself.

🌿 Life Transitions

Thoughtful support through identity shifts, relationship changes, career moves, and seasons of uncertainty..

☁️ Depression & Anxiety

Compassionate care when exhaustion, low motivation, or emotional heaviness make it hard to feel like yourself.

Ready for something to change.

Survival got you here. Choice will take you further.

You’ve already done the hard work of surviving. You’ve pushed through overwhelm, silence, and self-doubt — doing what you had to in order to get through. That strength is real, and it matters. Whether you’ve navigated trauma, depression, anxiety, or identity challenges, getting here is no small thing. You’ve carried a lot — and you don’t have to carry it alone anymore.

Therapy can become the space where surviving begins to turn into living. I offer trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming virtual therapy for adults across Utah and Montana. Together, we’ll work toward healing that feels steady and grounded — integrating your past with compassion while helping you move toward clarity, resilience, and self-trust. You’ve made it this far. Let’s take the next step, together.

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We Can Do It Together

We Can Do It Together

Caidy Atwood, CMHC. The owner and therapist at Restoring Balance Therapy Services in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hey, I’m Caidy!

I get it, I got you.

Hi, I’m Caidy — a grounded, compassionate therapist providing virtual therapy for adults across Utah and Montana. I specialize in trauma recovery, depression, and major life transitions, offering LGBTQIA+ affirming care that honors who you are and where you’re headed.

My work centers on helping you untangle what’s been overwhelming, integrate your experiences with compassion, and rebuild a sense of balance that feels sustainable. Together, we focus on healing that strengthens your resilience and helps you move forward with greater confidence and self-trust.

My Specialties

Where I do my best work

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Working with Caidy changed my life. I felt seen, understood, and never judged. She helped me through my faith transition and past trauma with incredible care.
— Client testimonial (used with permission)

03 Life Transitions

Everything looks different than I expected. A relationship changed. A role ended. A move, a loss, a shift in identity — and now I’m not quite sure who I am in this new season. Part of me knows change is normal, but it still feels disorienting. I want space to sort through what’s ending, what’s beginning, and who I’m becoming in the process.

02 depression

Most days, I feel like I’m just going through the motions — tired, unmotivated, and disconnected from who I used to be. Things that once felt meaningful now feel distant or flat. It’s hard to explain to anyone else, and even harder to believe it could feel different. I want help finding my way back to myself — or maybe discovering a new version of me that feels steady and real.

04 lgbtqia+ exploration

I’ve been questioning parts of who I am, and it brings up a mix of fear, relief, and confusion. I want to feel whole and accepted — but I’m scared of what this might mean for my relationships or the life I’ve built. I need space to explore openly, with compassion, and to be reminded that who I am is not wrong. I want someone who can hold steady while I sort through what feels true.

01 trauma

Some days, I still feel stuck in survival mode. Even when life looks stable on the outside, my body reacts as if something isn’t safe. I shut down, go numb, or feel constantly braced. I’ve learned how to keep functioning, but it’s exhausting. Trust feels complicated — with others and with myself. I want help making sense of what happened and finding a way to feel grounded again.

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why clients choose restoring balance

Clients often come to Restoring Balance looking for more than just someone to talk to — they want therapy that feels steady, thoughtful, and grounded in real clinical expertise. My approach combines trauma-focused care with genuine compassion, creating space for meaningful and lasting change.

✅ Trauma-Focused & EMDR-Informed Care

✅ Queer & Trans Affirming Therapy

✅ Experienced in Faith & Religious Transitions

✅ Secure Virtual Therapy for Adults in Utah & Montana

✅ Flexible Scheduling + Complimentary 15-Minute Consultations

Therapy That Meets You Where You Are

I understand the courage it takes to reach out for help. My goal is to meet you with empathy, honesty, and the right tools to help you restore balance—on your terms.

📍 Proudly serving adults across Utah & Montana
💻 Secure, convenient virtual therapy you can access from anywhere
📞 Let’s connect — schedule your free consultation today

Virtual Therapy | Utah & Montana

free phone consultation

This is a simple, low-pressure phone call to see if working together feels like a good fit. You don’t need to prepare anything — just show up as you are.

We’ll talk about:

• How therapy might look like for you
• What you’re hoping to focus on
• My style and approach
• Scheduling and fees
• Any questions you want to ask

individual therapy

Individual therapy is a space to slow down, process what’s been weighing on you, and build practical tools for lasting change.

Sessions for concerns such as:

• Trauma recovery & EMDR therapy
• Depression
• Anxiety & chronic stress
• Life transitions & identity shifts
• Relationship challenges (dating, marriage, separation, divorce)
• Faith transitions & spiritual questioning
• LGBTQIA+ identity and related concerns

service fees & insurance

I offer self-pay therapy so we can focus fully on your healing — not insurance limitations. This allows for greater privacy, flexibility, and individualized care without required diagnoses or session caps.

60-minute intake: $190
50-minute session: $170

If you have out-of-network benefits, I partner with Mentaya to help simplify reimbursement. They can check your coverage, submit claims, and streamline the process. Many clients receive 50–80% reimbursement, depending on their plan.

I am also in the process of credentialing with select insurance plans in Montana. Updates will be shared as in-network options become available.

restore the joy you’ve been missing.

Balance is not about finding the perfect midpoint, but about continually adjusting as you navigate the currents of life.

Serving Adults Across Utah & Montana via Secure Virtual Therapy

Trauma-focused • EMDR-informed • LGBTQIA+ affirming • Depression & life transition support

Available to residents throughout Utah and Montana, including Salt Lake City and surrounding communities.

Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation →

You can heal, you can change.

You can heal, you can change.