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# The Interpersonal Therapy Clinic

Trauma-informed counseling for Adults, Couples, and Adolescents

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/blog/)
- [EMDR Therapy in Salt Lake City: Finding Specialized Trauma Care In The Wasatch Front](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/emdr-therapy-in-salt-lake-city-finding-specialized-trauma-care-in-the-wasatch-front/) - Ready to heal from past trauma? Discover how EMDR therapy in Salt Lake City at The Interpersonal Therapy Clinic can help you reprocess memories and find relief.
- [Why Calm Can Feel Unsettling After Trauma](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/why-calm-can-feel-unsettling-after-trauma/) - Learn why moments of calm may feel uncomfortable after trauma and how therapy can help rebuild emotional safety, trust, and inner stability.
- [The Loss of Self That Comes With Healing](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/the-loss-of-self-that-comes-with-healing/) - Healing can change how you see yourself, your relationships, and your future. Explore why personal growth can sometimes feel unfamiliar and emotional.
- [When Meaning Collapses—and What Comes After](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/when-meaning-collapses-and-what-comes-after/) - Explore how loss of meaning affects emotional well-being and discover thoughtful insights on healing, connection, and rebuilding purpose after life changes.
- [Learning to Feel Without Becoming Overwhelmed](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/learning-to-feel-without-becoming-overwhelmed/) - Learn how to process difficult emotions without shutting down or being consumed. Discover healthier ways to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
- [When Conflict Feels Like Abandonment](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/when-conflict-feels-like-abandonment/) - Learn why conflict can trigger feelings of abandonment and how therapy can help you build healthier communication, trust, and emotional security.
- [Why You Shut Down Instead of Speaking Up](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/why-you-shut-down-instead-of-speaking-up/) - Learn why emotional shutdown happens in difficult conversations and how healthier communication patterns can strengthen your relationships and confidence.
- [When Receiving Care Feels Uncomfortable](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/when-receiving-care-feels-uncomfortable/) - Learn why receiving care may feel difficult and how therapy can help you build trust, emotional safety, and healthier relationship patterns. Join us today!
- [What is Relational Trauma - and why is it often invisible?](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/what-is-relational-trauma-and-why-is-it-often-invisible/) - Some wounds do not arrive loudly.They do not announce themselves with a single event or a clear beginning.They form slowly—in tone, in silence, in what was missing, in what had to be learned too early. Relational trauma often lives this way. Many people wonder if what they experienced “counts” as trauma.There was no obvious abuse.No
- [Religious Trauma is a Wound in Relationship, Not Belief](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/religious-trauma-is-a-wound-in-relationship-not-belief/) - For many people, leaving a faith tradition does not bring relief.It brings disorientation.Grief.A quiet fear that lingers long after belief has shifted. This can be confusing. You may no longer believe the doctrines.You may understand the harm intellectually.And still—your body reacts. This is often how religious trauma lives:not in what you believe now, but in
- [Why Safety Feels So Hard After Early Relational Trauma](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/why-safety-feels-so-hard-after-early-relational-trauma/) - You may want closeness.You may crave connection.And still—something inside tightens when it arrives. Your body hesitates.Your breath changes.Your mind scans for what might go wrong. This can be deeply confusing, especially when nothing bad is happening. But safety is not decided by logic.It is decided by experience. When Safety Wasn’t Reliable Early relational trauma forms
- [When Identity Was Shaped by Survival](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/when-identity-was-shaped-by-survival/) - For many people, identity did not form through exploration.It formed through necessity. You became who you needed to be in order to stay connected.To remain safe.To belong. Over time, that role began to feel like you. When Becoming Yourself Wasn’t an Option In environments shaped by relational or religious trauma, selfhood often develops under pressure.
- [The Nervous System Remembers What the Mind Forgot](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/the-nervous-system-remembers-what-the-mind-forgot/) - You may not remember exactly what happened.You may not have a clear story.And still—your body reacts. Your chest tightens.Your stomach drops.Your breath shortens. Nothing is wrong with your memory. Trauma is not primarily stored as narrative.It is stored as experience. Trauma Lives in Implicit Memory Much of relational trauma forms before language or in moments
- [Healing Trauma in Relationship—Not in Isolation](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/healing-trauma-in-relationship-not-in-isolation/) - Many people try to heal trauma alone.They read.They reflect.They work hard to understand themselves. And still, something remains untouched. This is not a failure of effort.It is a misunderstanding of how trauma forms—and how it heals. Trauma Was Formed in Relationship Relational trauma develops where connection and safety were intertwined. It forms when: Needs were
- [Why You Keep Reenacting the Same Relationship Patterns](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/why-you-keep-reenacting-the-same-relationship-patterns/) - You may promise yourself this time will be different.You may see the red flags earlier.You may understand the pattern clearly. And still—you find yourself here again. A familiar dynamic.A familiar feeling.A familiar ending. This can bring frustration, shame, and exhaustion. But repetition is not a failure of insight.It is often the nervous system seeking what
- [Why Being “Independent” Isn’t Always Empowerment](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/why-being-independent-isnt-always-empowerment/) - Independence is often celebrated.Self-sufficiency praised.Needing little admired. And for many people, independence was not a choice.It was a necessity. When Relying on Others Wasn’t Safe Hyper-independence often forms in environments where: Support was inconsistent or absent Needs were dismissed or minimized Asking for help led to disappointment or shame Dependence felt risky or costly Care
- [When Self-Trust Was Never Safe](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/when-self-trust-was-never-safe/) - You may struggle to trust yourself. Not because you are impulsive.Not because you lack insight.But because somewhere along the way, trusting yourself carried risk. For many people shaped by relational or religious trauma, self-trust was not encouraged.It was corrected. When External Authority Replaced Internal Signals In some environments, safety depended on alignment. You learned to:
- [What Emotional Neglect Looks Like in Adulthood](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/what-emotional-neglect-looks-like-in-adulthood/) - Some wounds come from what happened.Others come from what didn’t. From emotions that weren’t noticed.Needs that weren’t responded to.Moments that passed without anyone leaning in. Emotional neglect is often quiet.And because it was quiet, many people don’t realize it shaped them. When No One Meant Harm Emotional neglect does not always involve cruelty or abuse.
- [Healing From Religious Trauma: Navigating Deconstruction and Reclaiming Personal Identity](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/healing-from-religious-trauma-navigating-deconstruction-and-reclaiming-personal-identity/) - Healing from religious trauma requires support. We offer trauma-informed telehealth therapy. Reclaim your identity with The Interpersonal Therapy Clinic.
- [Signs of Unresolved Trauma: Identifying the Silent Impact on Your Daily Relationships](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/signs-of-unresolved-trauma-identifying-the-silent-impact-on-your-daily-relationships/) - Discover the signs of unresolved trauma and how they impact your daily relationships. Learn to identify emotional dysregulation and build healthier connections.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/) - Discover therapy and educational resources for improving self-awareness, relational skills, and professional growth at The Interpersonal Therapy Clinic.
- [Individual Therapy](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/services/individual-therapy/) - Ready for meaningful change? Get personalized therapy to navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, stress and life challenges with Interpersonal Therapy Clinic.
- [Couples Therapy ](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/services/couples-therapy/) - Feeling stuck in your relationship? Get compassionate couples therapy to improve communication, rebuild connection, and work through challenges together.
- [Specialties](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/specialties/) - Get focused therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions at The Interpersonal Therapy Clinic.
- [Services](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/services/) - Explore therapy services for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and more. Interpersonal Therapy Clinic offers personalized care in Utah.
- [Workshops](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/workshops/) - Join and explore interactive workshops designed to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and support emotional growth in a welcoming setting.
- [Meet the Team](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/meet-the-team/) - Stacy Ju Gibbons MS, LCMHC, CCTP-II Stacy takes a trauma-informed, depth-oriented approach to help clients understand how their past relational experiences shape their current patterns. Utilizing parts-based therapies like Internal Family Systems (IFS), she works to heal painful internalized beliefs at both the emotional and nervous system levels, helping clients reconnect with their inner vitality
- [Trust the Process](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/our-approach/) - Explore The Interpersonal Therapy Clinic's approach using Metapersonal Observation, fostering self-awareness, curiosity, and personal growth through evidence-based practices and meditation.
- [Testimonials](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/testimonials/) - What people are saying.
- [Contact](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/contact/) - Reach out to Interpersonal Clinic to ask questions, schedule a consultation, or take the first step toward healthier relationships and emotional wellness.
- [About Us](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/about/) - Healing Through Connection at The Interpersonal Therapy Clinic Finding the right support can feel overwhelming when navigating difficult life transitions, persistent anxiety, or relationship struggles. At The Interpersonal Therapy Clinic in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, we know you shouldn’t have to face these challenges alone. Our practice is built on a core idea: the therapeutic relationship
- [Therapist Supervision](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/therapist-supervision/) - Every therapist has an identity — what’s yours? Supervision is a collaborative relationship that supports the process of creating your therapeutic identity. Schedule a Visit One on One: Personalized Engagement & Support1:1 supervision provides a space for the supervisee (with the direction and guidance of the supervisor) to identify opportunities, cultivate personal strengths, and develop
- [Therapist Consultation](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/therapist-consultation/) - Helping you stay human while you help others heal. Consultation is an opportunity for clinicians to get support from other clinicians while they navigate the dynamic nature of the therapeutic relationship and their own humanity. Schedule a Call Consultation offers support through learning, skill development, and addressing the human experience of the therapist that can
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://interpersonalclinic.com. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided
- [About Stacy](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/about-stacy/) - Stacy recently spoke at the 43rd Annual Utah Fall Conference on Substance Use. The conferences organizers gathered feedback after Stacy’s talk to find out how students and her peers liked the presentation. All feedback collected was anonymous. “Absolutely loved this session. Great information about how to understand trauma and be more sensitive to it while

## Therapists

- [Tiffany Murillo Paskett](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/therapists/tiffany-murillo-paskett/)
- [Ray Wagner](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/therapists/ray-wagner/)
- [Katie Christensen](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/therapists/katie-christensen/)
- [Tiana Hoffmann](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/therapists/tiana-hoffmann/)
- [Stacy Ju Gibbons](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/therapists/stacy-ju-gibbons/)

## Workshops

- [Holding the Human While Using the Tools: Ethics of AI in Therapy](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/workshop/ethics-of-ai-in-therapy/) - Thank You Thank you for attending Holding the Human While Using the Tools: Ethics of AI in Therapy. Complete the form on this page to receive a copy of the slides from this presentation. Upcoming Workshops Keep the Momentum Going Request Workshop Slides
- [Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Slow Thinking and Self-Reflection — Part 2](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/workshop/ethical-dilemmas-part-2/) - Thank You Thank you for attending Part 2 of Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Slow Thinking and Self-Reflection. Complete the form on this page to receive a copy of the slides from this workshop. Upcoming Workshops Keep the Momentum Going Request Workshop Slides
- [Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Slow Thinking and Self-Reflection — Part 1](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/workshop/ethical-dilemmas-part-1/) - Thank You Thank you for attending Part 1 of Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Slow Thinking and Self-Reflection. Complete the form on this page to receive a copy of the slides from this workshop. Upcoming Workshops Keep the Momentum Going Request Workshop Slides
- [Registration Form Submitted](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/workshop/registration-form-submitted/) - Thank you! We have received your registration form. To complete your registration, please submit your payment through the link below.If you have any questions, please reach out to Stacy at stacy@interpersonalclinic.com Pay the Registration Fee
- [Ethics Continuing Education](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/workshop/ethics-continuing-education-june-2026/) - Description and Objectives This workshop will teach clinicians how to THINK ABOUT ethics in therapy and navigate ethical dilemmas by applying critical thinking and self-awareness.The tools, discussion, and application provided will help clinicians address and increase tolerance for the ambiguity of ethical dilemmas, identify indicators (both clinically and personally) of ethical issues/dilemmas, and increase self-awareness

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Trauma](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/category/trauma/)
- [EMDR Therapy](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/category/emdr-therapy/)

## Tags

- [signs of unresolved trauma](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/tag/signs-of-unresolved-trauma/)
- [relationships](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/tag/relationships/)
- [therapy](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/tag/therapy/)
- [healing from religious trauma](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/tag/healing-from-religious-trauma/)
- [deconstruction](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/tag/deconstruction/)
- [EMDR therapy](https://www.interpersonalclinic.com/tag/emdr-therapy/)