You deserve more than just coping — you deserve to heal.
Acceptance Courage Trust
You’ve worked hard to get where you are — but perfectionism, people-pleasing, and constant pressure to hold it together are catching up with you.
Salty Counseling
Trauma Specialty Clinic in Salt Lake City
Inside, you feel anxious, exhausted — like no matter what you do, it’s never enough.
At Salty Counseling, we work with women and professionals who’ve spent years pushing through, holding it all together, and proving their worth. On the outside, they are hard-working and successful — but inside, they’re often hard on themselves, carrying old family or relationship wounds, and questioning if they’ll ever feel good enough, even while doing “all the right things.”
Through trauma-focused, nervous-system-informed therapy — including EMDR, somatic, and polyvagal-informed care — we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck, not by pushing harder, but by helping your nervous system finally feel safe enough to let go.
If this feels familiar, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
Hi, I’m Q Porschatis (she/her), founder and clinical director of Salty Counseling, a trauma specialty clinic in Salt Lake City.
Many clients who find their way here are driven, capable, and successful on the outside — but internally:
They’re hard on themselves
Carry old wounds from family or relationships
Notice patterns and behaviors they keep falling into, but can’t seem to break
Wonder if they’ll ever feel truly happy or at peace
If this feels familiar, you’re not broken — and you don’t have to carry this alone.
Why Our Clients See Lasting Results
(and Why This Isn’t “Talk Therapy” as Usual)
This work creates real change you can feel in your body, see in your relationships, and experience in your daily life. Clients often describe therapy here as more focused, grounded, and effective than anything they’ve tried before.
Most therapy helps you understand why you feel the way you do — but understanding alone doesn’t always create change. When the same triggers, fears, or self-doubt keep resurfacing, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong.
It’s because your nervous system is still stuck in survival mode.
At Salty Counseling, we focus on helping your brain and body experience safety — not just talk about it. Through trauma-focused, nervous-system-informed therapy — including EMDR, somatic, and polyvagal-informed care — we help you:
Release unresolved trauma your body is still holding onto
Shift patterns that keep you anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck
Build regulation, stability, and internal safety
This isn’t about endlessly revisiting the past.
It’s about helping your nervous system learn that the danger is over — so you can finally move forward.
Together, we create the safety and support needed for real transformation — not just temporary relief.
→ Schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward lasting healing.
Unlock Your True Authentic Self
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EMDR Therapy in Salt Lake City
The Perfectionist
Perfectionism and people-pleasing often hide pain from the past. With EMDR therapy, you can heal those roots, break free from the “never enough” cycle, and build a life that actually feels good — not just looks good.
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Trauma Therapy in Salt Lake City
The Lasting Impact of Childhood and Past Experiences
When old wounds still shape how you see yourself or relate to others, it’s not because you’re broken — it’s unresolved trauma. Therapy helps you heal at the root so you can finally feel safe, worthy, and connected.
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Burnout and Stress Recovery in Salt Lake City
The Effects of Stress and Burnout
Hardworking clients often push themselves past the breaking point. Together, we’ll help you step out of fight-or-flight, regulate your nervous system, and restore balance — so you can create space for a calmer, more joyful life.
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Anxiety Therapy in Salt Lake City
When Anxiety Feels Like Your Constant Companion
If you’re stuck in fight-or-flight: overthinking, on edge, and unable to rest — therapy can help. Together we’ll calm your nervous system, untangle anxious patterns, and help you feel grounded, safe, and more in control again.
This Is Your Moment to Heal.
You’ve done enough holding it all together. Therapy can help you release what’s been weighing you down and finally feel at home in your own life.
Guidance That Transforms
“Q offers such wisdom and patience in every session. She has helped me tremendously through counseling. I’ve been able to build healthier relationships, and my current relationship has truly flourished!
Thank you for your hard work and everything you do. I’ve seen real, lasting progress. I truly value our time together and couldn’t have made it this far without your support. I will always be grateful.”
-L.K.
What clients say about therapy at Salty Counseling
A Therapist Who Truly Cares
“The care and intentionality Q brings to every session is extraordinary. I’ve never worked with a therapist who feels so deeply invested in my well-being. Q has created a space where I feel truly seen, supported, and empowered—and that has made a profound difference in my life. Her energy and passion for healing are both inspiring and contagious.”
-R. S.
Life Transitions
“I always figured I was in a toxic relationship. But I was always scared to leave. I allowed people to walk all over me. My anxiety was through the roof, and I felt frozen. Q helped me to understand where all of this was coming from. She helped me put my past back in the past, and it has been there ever since. EMDR is a beautiful, magical thing that I think all people could benefit from.”
- R.L.
The Logistics
New Client Availability:
Please reach out for our most up-to-date availability.Business Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PMSession Costs & Insurance:
For detailed information about pricing and to verify your out-of-network benefits, please visit our Contact Page.Health & Safety:
If you’re feeling unwell, please let us know in advance. We’re happy to switch your session to online therapy to ensure your comfort and safety.
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Our Mission
At Salty Counseling, our mission is to help women heal trauma at the root — not simply manage symptoms.
We specialize in evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy for people who are ready to move beyond coping and create meaningful, lasting change.
We provide a thoughtful, inclusive space where clients can explore their experiences with depth, care, and honesty — while doing real therapeutic work that leads to measurable relief and growth.
Our approach is grounded in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care, supporting clients in processing unresolved experiences and moving beyond survival patterns into a steadier, more authentic way of living.