Hi, I’m Caidy Atwood (she/her)—a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Salt Lake City, Utah and the founder of Restoring Balance Therapy Services.
It’s time to invest in yourself.
I work with people navigating some of life’s hardest questions:
“Who am I now that I’m questioning my faith?”
“Will I ever feel safe in my own body again?”
“Can therapy actually help someone like me?”
If those questions feel familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
I want you to truly hear this:
Getting help doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re ready to heal.
At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that we are capable and just need to be reminded.
As a therapist based in Salt Lake City, Utah, I create a supportive space where you can show up as you are—curious, uncertain, or even a little overwhelmed. I believe in therapy that’s affirming, honest, and emotionally safe. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care like EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed practices.
I specialize in:
Religious trauma & faith transitions
LGBTQ+ identity exploration & support
Complex trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
You won’t get surface-level therapy here. Together, we’ll get to the root—gently, at your pace, with tools that actually help.
My counseling practice is affirming, inclusive, and rooted in real-life experience. I also work with clients facing anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ identity questions, and men’s mental health concerns. Therapy is a place to slow down, breathe, and find clarity—and I’d be honored to be part of your healing process here in Salt Lake County and beyond.
How I work
Central to my therapeutic approach is honoring your story while helping you shape what comes next.
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, honesty, and deep respect for your lived experience. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and questions—especially if you're working through religious trauma, faith transitions, or identity shifts. There's no pressure to have the answers, and no judgment for where you've been or what you're feeling now.
What Clients Often Say:
“You made me feel like my experience wasn’t too much.”
“I finally found a therapist who doesn’t judge”
“This is the safest I’ve ever felt in therapy.”
Therapy with me is…
01 refreshing
A space where you can breathe, be honest, and reconnect with yourself without pressure or pretense.
02 honest
We’ll have real, sometimes tough conversations that help you face challenges and make meaningful progress.
03 Authentic
It can be unexpectedly light at times—full of real moments, humor, and connection alongside the hard work of healing.
04 Individualized
Each session tailored to your unique experiences, needs, and goals—no templates, just what truly supports you.
More Than a Therapist
I’m also a person who believes in healing without shame, in living with more choice and freedom, and in creating spaces where people can breathe, grieve, grow, and belong.
If you’re ready to begin therapy—or just curious about what it might be like—let’s talk. I offer a free, no-pressure consultation so we can see if it’s a good fit.
My background
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DOPL License 10561270-6004, expires 09/2026
Trained in EMDR, 2019
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Bachelors of Science from BYU, graduated 2012
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Phoenix, graduated 2017
Practicing since 2016
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Utah Mental Health Counselor Association (UMCHA)
