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Annie Hamilton, LCSW

Hi there, I’m Annie. Seeking help for your mental health can feel intimidating and even stigmatizing. When I meet with clients, I strive to create a space that feels safe, comfortable, and welcoming. I approach therapy with honesty, compassion, and a nonjudgmental attitude, aiming to reduce stress and help you navigate the barriers in your life.

Education & Training:

  • Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Utah

  • Masters of Social Work from Utah State University

  • ERP (exposure and response prevention) treatment for OCD

  • Gottman Training Level 1

  • Parents as Teachers Certified

  • Prevention Dimensions Certified

  • Family Life Educator certified

  • DBT Skills Training 

  • Certified in TF-CBT

  • Trained in Mind Body-Bridging

Annie specializes in working with the following clients:

  • Women — parenting stress, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.

  • Neurodivergent families — support for parents and children with autism, ADHD, and OCD. Annie created a practical, plain-language guide, just for you.

  • OCD treatment using ERP — Exposure and Response Prevention, a gold-standard, evidence-based approach for both children and adults.

  • Infertility-related grief — support for individuals and couples coping with loss, longing, and the emotional toll of fertility challenges.

About Me:

I’m especially passionate about working with children and women, and I have specialized training—as well as personal experience—supporting individuals facing infertility and maternal mental health challenges. If you’re going through a major life transition—whether related to relationships, faith, career, or parenting—I’m here to listen and support you.

In my work with clients navigating infertility, I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also have training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have completed Gottman Level I training for marriage counseling. Most recently I completed my training in ERP (exposure and response prevention), it’s the gold standard treatment for OCD. I work with both children and adults experiencing OCD.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a Parent Educator and Pre-K teacher, which gave me a strong foundation in early childhood development and family relationships—areas I still love working in today.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Utah and a Master of Social Work from Utah State University. My background includes work in school systems, including roles as a Parent Educator and Pre-Kindergarten teacher with Salt Lake City School District, and as a School Social Work intern with Murray City School District.

I began my counseling career at the Utah Infertility Resource Center as a Master of Social Work intern and was officially hired after graduation. My own experience with infertility has deepened my passion for helping others navigate the complex emotions and challenges that come with family building.

Additionally, parenting a child with special needs has given me insight into the gaps in support available to families. I understand how overwhelming and isolating this experience can be. I work with parents in similar situations to reduce stress and foster stronger connections with their children.

If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to connect. Therapy is a sacred space, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.