Phoenix Family Counseling provides therapy for children, teens, adults, and couples in Orem, Utah, as well as online throughout the state. Led by Jenni Gurr, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist, the practice helps individuals and families navigate emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions with the goal of building healthier patterns and greater fulfillment.
The practice addresses a range of concerns that can affect everyday life and family relationships. These include emotional regulation challenges, anger and frequent outbursts in children, parental overwhelm, adolescent withdrawal, family disconnection, and the emotional effects of chronic pain. Phoenix Family Counseling recognizes that these experiences can affect the entire family and emphasizes the value of support, practical skills, and meaningful change over time.
Services include individual therapy, child therapy, teen therapy, and couples therapy. The practice also highlights parenting support, helping parents develop new strategies, establish realistic expectations, navigate difficult moments, and reduce unproductive power struggles. Therapy for children and adolescents can help families prepare for developmental challenges while building skills that support emotional growth and stronger relationships.
Jenni Gurr brings professional experience working with individuals, children, couples, families, and parents. Her approach is informed by her own experiences with therapy and personal growth, as well as her commitment to continued learning. The practice emphasizes that progress often develops gradually through consistent effort, helping clients work toward greater emotional awareness, improved coping strategies, and more satisfying relationships.
Phoenix Family Counseling also describes the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, in addressing deeply held negative beliefs associated with difficult experiences. Its overall philosophy centers on helping clients understand their experiences, develop new ways of responding to challenges, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Individuals and families can begin by scheduling a free 15-minute consultation to discuss their needs and explore whether therapy may be a helpful next step.
