Gem Utah

04/23/2026

The hardest part isn’t just the loss—
it’s how the world keeps going like nothing happened.

People laugh, make plans, talk about tomorrow…
and you’re standing still in a moment that changed everything.

Your life split into a before and an after,
and somehow you’re expected to keep up with a world
that doesn’t even see what you’re carrying.

But just because everything else kept moving
doesn’t mean your pause is wrong.

Grief has its own time.
And love like this doesn’t just move on. 🤍

You don’t have to carry this alone.
The right therapist can hold space for your grief,
help you process the weight of it,
and walk beside you as you find your way forward—
at your pace, in your time.

04/16/2026

Starting with a new provider while navigating postpartum depression can feel overwhelming—but it can also be a powerful step forward. 🤍

If you’re in this season:
• You don’t have to “start from scratch”—your story matters, and a good provider will take the time to understand it
• It’s okay if it takes a session or two to feel comfortable
• You deserve support that actually feels supportive

Postpartum depression can look like exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, disconnection, or just not feeling like yourself—and none of that makes you a bad parent. It means you’re human and in need of care, too.

Sarai works to create a space that feels safe, understood, and judgment-free—because healing happens when you don’t have to hold it all together.

You are not alone in this—and things can get better. 🤍

Reach out for more info!

04/10/2026

It’s a beautiful thing when we can support moms in this journey we call Mother”hood”!

Join me in welcoming our newest therapist Sarai Fowers, CSW. She has a passion for working with moms experiencing:

🩵Postpartum and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
🩵Birth trauma and pregnancy loss
🩵Parenting stress and family challenges
🩵Life transitions and relationship stress
🩵Trauma and intergenerational patterns
🩵Body Image

Welcome Sarai! Happy to have you on our team!

01/23/2026

If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or somewhere in between and quietly thinking…
“Why does this feel so much harder than I expected?”
Especially when the world feels heavy, loud, and overwhelming — you’re not alone, and you don’t have to do this by yourself.

Hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, identity changes, intrusive thoughts, rage, anxiety, and overwhelm are real parts of this season.

Mandee currently has limited openings specifically for:
🤍 Pregnancy
🤍 Postpartum (including late postpartum)
🤍 Birth trauma
🤍 Perinatal anxiety, OCD, and mood changes

Support in this season can be life-changing — and these openings don’t come often.

📩 Click the link in the bio or DM to get scheduled 🖤

You deserve support that truly understands this chapter.

12/09/2025

11/29/2025

Perinatal OCD doesn’t always look like what you expect. It can involve disturbing images, fears of harming your baby, contamination worries, checking rituals, or mental compulsions you never talk about. Because of stigma, so many new parents hide these experiences and assume they’re the only one.

Perinatal OCD is real, valid, and treatable. The presence of an intrusive thought says nothing about your character or intentions. You deserve support that helps you make sense of your symptoms, reconnect with your instincts, and feel like yourself again. Healing is absolutely possible.

Reach out to get the support you deserve 💛

01/20/2025

Hi everyone! Mandee is ready to take on new clients! Please reach out to get scheduled! Text or call 801-336-0562 or use the link below!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1444637

01/12/2025

🥳 We’re beyond excited to introduce Mandee Rodriguez as the newest member of our team of dedicated mental health therapists specializing in perinatal and postpartum care! Mandee brings a wealth of expertise and passion to our practice, with specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)—a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps individuals heal from trauma. Whether it’s birth trauma, infant loss, miscarriage, or any other challenging life experiences. Mandee also loves working with anxiety, depression, and life transitions! Mandee is here to support and guide you through your healing journey. We are thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait for you to experience the positive impact she’ll have on your mental health and well-being!
Welcome Mandee! 🥳

💎 To schedule text or call 801-336-0562
💎 Or email admin@gemutah.org

01/02/2025

Hi friends! Gem Utah is hiring! Please send resume to admin@gemutah.org
Work Location
· In-person (Ogden) or Telehealth
· Office space availability is Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (if you want to see clients during other times it would be remote)
Hours
· Set own work schedule (minimum of 12 hours per week)
Job type:
· Full or Part-time
Compensation
· Hourly ($35-45/hr). dependent upon license status and experience
· Stipend offered for continuing education and trainings to certify in evidence-based programs
· Stipend for equipment such as computer and phone

11/21/2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like…. Effective OCD treatment!

So excited to share I have completed the Exposure and Response Prevention certification. What does this mean!? I am now certified to provide effective OCD treatment. This process has been extremely humbling and challenging in all the best ways. Huge shout out and thank you to the clients that allowed me to share their sacred space to show competency in OCD treatment! Now onward to change the stigma surrounding OCD!

🩵 J.Murray