unravel, understand & restore

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Real therapy for real life—messy, meaningful, and yours.

Hi, there! I’m Caidy—a compassionate & down-to-earth therapist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. I specialize in faith transitions, depression, trauma and am LGBTQIA+ affirming.

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 figure it all out on your own. Whether you’re dealing with stress, working through a faith shift, feeling stuck in old patterns, or just trying to make sense of things, therapy can help. I offer a safe, supportive space here in Salt Lake City, Utah where you can show up as you are—and start making room for healing, clarity, and change.

Ready for something to change.

Survival got you here. Choice will take you further.

You’ve already done the hard work of making it through. You’ve pushed forward through the overwhelm, the silence, the self-doubt—doing what you had to in order to survive. That strength matters. It’s real, and it brought you to this moment. Whether you’ve navigated trauma, a faith transition, depression, anxiety, or identity challenges, getting here is no small thing. You’ve held a lot—and you don’t have to hold it alone anymore.

Now, therapy can become the space where surviving turns into living. As a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist in Salt Lake City, Utah, I’m here to help you reconnect with your inner strength, gain clarity, and start making choices that align with who you truly are. Healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about integrating it with compassion, and moving toward freedom, self-trust, and wholeness. 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, there! I’m Caidy—a compassionate & down-to-earth therapist based in Salt Lake City, UT. I specialize in faith transitions, depression, trauma and am LGBTQIA+ affirming.

I care deeply about helping my clients find clarity and restoration of their true selves. I value who you are now, and figuring out the “you” entering the next season of life. I utilize mental health therapy as a powerful tool to help rebalance ourselves in day-to-day life in addition to the wounds from our pasts.

I am committed to helping you tap into your forgotten strengths, navigate challenges, and cultivate resilience to achieve your hopes for well-being.

My Specialties

Where I do my best work

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01 crisis of faith

My faith is such a core part of who I am. So when I started to question it, it feels like I was unraveling at the seams. I never expected to question the beliefs that once felt like home, but now everything feels uncertain and heavy. It’s lonely, confusing, and hard to talk about—especially when people around me don’t understand.

02 sadness & depression

Most days, I feel like I’m just going through the motions—tired, unmotivated, and disconnected from who I used to be. It’s hard to explain to anyone, and even harder to believe it could feel different. I need help to feel like myself again—or maybe find a new version I actually recognize.

04 lgbtqia+ exploration

I’ve been questioning parts of who I am, and it’s bringing up a mix of fear, relief, and confusion. I want to feel accepted and whole—but I’m scared of what this might mean for my relationships, my faith, or how I see myself. I need someone to help me explore with compassion, remind me that who I am is not wrong, and hold space while I figure out what feels true.

03 trauma

Some days, I feel like I’m still stuck in survival mode. I can’t always explain why I’m anxious, shut down, or on edge—it just feels like my body never got the message that things are safe now. I’ve learned to hold it all together, but underneath, I’m exhausted. It’s hard to trust people. It’s hard to trust myself. I need someone who can help me make sense of what I’ve gone through.

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The Process

Reach out

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. When you reach out, I’ll personally respond to answer questions and help you explore whether we’re a good fit. I offer therapy in Salt Lake City, Utah for adults navigating trauma, depression, faith transitions, and LGBTQIA+ identity.

See change

As we move through the work together, you may begin to notice subtle shifts—more clarity, steadier emotions, or a greater sense of self. Change doesn’t always arrive all at once, but it builds, session by session, as you learn to navigate life with more confidence and self-trust.

Feel free

As therapy helps you release what you’ve been carrying, you may start to feel lighter—more grounded in who you are and what you want. This is where healing turns into freedom: freedom to feel, to choose, and to live with more authenticity. My Salt Lake City, Utah counseling practice is here to support that journey, every step of the way.

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Counseling in Salt Lake City, Utah

free phone consultation

20 Minute Chat:

  • What therapy is and looks like

  • What you’re focusing on

  • Therapist style and approach

  • Schedule and fees

  • Offering referrals & resources

  • Additional questions

individual therapy

Sessions for Issues Such As:

  • Faith crisis & questioning

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • EMDR therapy

  • Relationship issues: dating, marriage, separation/divorce

  • Life stressors

  • Anxiety

  • LGBTQIA+ Concerns

service fees & insurance

I’ve chosen to offer self-pay therapy so we can focus on what truly matters in your healing—not what’s approved by insurance. This allows for more privacy, flexibility, and individualized care without diagnoses or session limits. Many clients also prefer the freedom and confidentiality that self-pay provides.

  • 60 minute intake: $190

  • 50 minute session: $170

While I’m a self-pay provider, I partner with Mentaya to help you get reimbursed if you have out-of-network benefits. Mentaya can check your coverage, file claims on your behalf, and simplify the reimbursement process—saving you time and money. Many clients receive 50–80% back, depending on their plan.

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.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

You deserve support and compassion.

5993 S Redwood Road, Suite Admin-3
Salt Lake City, UT 84123

Email: restoringbalancetherapy@gmail.com
Call or Text: (385) 387-1099

You can heal, you can change.

You can heal, you can change.