Find a Therapist in Salt Lake City

Therapy Options in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City providers offer a wide range of therapy options, from individual and couples counseling to specialized modalities tailored to your needs. You can filter by specialty, condition, or concern—browse the conditions listed below and explore the linked condition-specific pages for more details.

Community Mental Health Clinics and Support in Salt Lake City

Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah Health, perched above Foothill Drive near Red Butte Garden, offers inpatient, outpatient, and a 24/7 crisis line, plus Mobile Crisis Outreach services across the valley. Valley Behavioral Health operates multiple clinics, including a Midtown location near 700 S and 500 E and another in West Valley by Valley Fair Mall, providing therapy, medication management, and community programs. Fourth Street Clinic in the Rio Grande neighborhood (near Pioneer Park) offers integrated behavioral health for people experiencing homelessness. The Utah Pride Center on S Main Street by the Ballpark TRAX stop provides LGBTQ+ affirming counseling and peer support groups. NAMI Utah frequently hosts free education classes and support groups around Library Square and other central SLC venues.

Salt Lake City Mental Health Crisis and Emergency Services

Call 911 for any immediate danger (Utah supports text-to-911), and dial 988 for mental health, suicide, or substance-use crises; Utah’s Crisis Line and Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams can be reached via 988, and students can also use the SafeUT app for chat/call support. Walk-in psychiatric help is available 24/7 at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Center (University of Utah campus near Research Park, 501 S Chipeta Way), and MCOT can come to your location when arranged through 988. Major ERs include University of Utah Hospital (east bench/University Medical Center), Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, just west of I‑15/I‑215), LDS Hospital (Avenues north of downtown), St. Mark’s Hospital (Millcreek/Sugar House), and Salt Lake Regional Medical Center (east of downtown). UTA TRAX Red Line serves University Medical Center/HMHI; Blue/Red/Green TRAX and frequent buses connect downtown, Murray Central (for IMC), and FrontRunner at Salt Lake Central/North Temple. Expect heavy traffic on I‑15, I‑80, and I‑215 during rush hours and winter storms; most facilities provide ADA access and interpreter services, and you can call ahead to confirm accessibility or entrance/parking details.

Places to Relax and Recharge in Salt Lake City

Liberty Park’s shaded loop, ponds, and nearby Tracy Aviary offer an easy mood reset for families and runners without leaving the city. City Creek Canyon’s car-free hours make it a peaceful spot to walk or bike to the sound of the creek, ideal for downtown workers and students between classes. Quick after-work climbs on Ensign Peak or stretches of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail deliver big views and sunset light that can counter winter inversion blues. Red Butte Garden and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on the U campus provide quiet paths and calming galleries, convenient for east-bench residents and U of U students. In colder months, the Salt Lake City Public Library’s light-filled atrium and rooftop garden or the Gallivan Center’s open plaza offer restorative urban spaces accessible by TRAX. If you’d like added support, use MiResource to find licensed therapists in Salt Lake City for in-person or online care.

How MiResource Helps You Find a Therapist in Salt Lake City

• Quickly match with nearby, in-network providers by neighborhood and UTA access—filter for Sugar House, Marmalade, Rose Park, or along TRAX lines with evening/weekend openings.
• See cost and coverage upfront—flagging therapists who take SelectHealth, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Medicaid, plus sliding-scale options at clinics like Fourth Street and Community Health Centers.
• Find the right fit for local needs—LDS‑aware care, LGBTQ+‑affirming support near Capitol Hill/Marmalade, help for winter inversion–related SAD, and outdoor athlete rehab common along the Wasatch Front.
• Connect across major systems and campuses—University of Utah and Intermountain providers, student-friendly options near the U and SLCC, and quick links to Salt Lake County Behavioral Health and MCOT.

Paying for Therapy in Salt Lake City

1) Young adults and children under 26: You can stay on a parent’s plan until age 26. In Salt Lake City, therapists commonly accept SelectHealth, Regence BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna; these plans typically cover outpatient therapy and telehealth.

2) Working-age adults: Major local employers include Intermountain Health, the University of Utah, and Zions Bank. Employees are often covered by SelectHealth, University of Utah Health Plans/Regence, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, or Cigna. Many Salt Lake City therapists are in-network with these insurers for therapy and telehealth.

3) Seniors (65+): Medicare (Part B) and Medicare Advantage plans from SelectHealth, Regence/Anthem, UnitedHealthcare (AARP), and Humana are common. Eligible at 65 or earlier with certain disabilities, these plans generally cover outpatient mental health, therapy, psychiatry, and telehealth. MiResource’s insurance filters make it easy to find therapists in Salt Lake City who accept your plan.

What to Do in a Mental Health Emergency in Salt Lake City?

If there’s immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer, or go to the nearest emergency room such as University of Utah Hospital, St. Mark’s Hospital, LDS Hospital, or Intermountain Medical Center. For urgent mental health support, call or text 988 (Utah Crisis Line/Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) to reach local counselors and request the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team; you can also call the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Line at 801-587-3000. Stay with the person, reduce access to medications or weapons, use the SafeUT app for real-time chat if helpful, and contact their clinician once immediate risk is stabilized.

Does Health Insurance Cover Therapy in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, many employer and marketplace plans (SelectHealth, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna) cover outpatient therapy with typical copays of about $20–$50, coinsurance around 20%–40% after deductibles, and individual deductibles often in the $1,500–$3,000 range; self-pay sessions commonly run $100–$200. Medicaid and Medicare are also widely accepted, though benefits and provider availability vary. Always confirm your specific plan’s mental health benefits and use MiResource’s insurance filter to find in-network therapists in Salt Lake City.

Is Online Therapy as Effective as In-Person Sessions in Salt Lake City?

For many common concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression), studies show online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy; both options are widely available across Salt Lake City. Online care can reduce barriers like I‑15/I‑80 rush‑hour congestion, winter weather, and parking downtown, while in-person may be preferable for assessments, severe symptoms, or those who value face‑to‑face interaction. Access to in-person care often depends on proximity to UTA transit—TRAX light rail (Red, Blue, Green Lines), FrontRunner commuter rail, UTA bus routes, and the S‑Line streetcar—or willingness to drive/park, whereas online sessions bypass these transportation constraints.

How to Get Involved in Salt Lake City’s Mental Health Community?

Volunteer, attend trainings, or join support groups with NAMI Utah, Mental Health America of Utah, and the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition (e.g., QPR/ASIST trainings and NAMIWalks). Connect with the University of Utah’s Huntsman Mental Health Institute for events, research participation, and peer-support trainings, and with Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Services to join local advisory councils and community coalitions. You can also get involved through the Utah Pride Center’s mental health programs and Allies with Families for family peer support.