Sova Counseling specializes in eating and feeding concerns, including eating disorders and disordered eating patterns. We work with a wide range of presentations, from early concerns to more established eating disorders, and we also support people with co-occurring anxiety, depression, trauma, and family or relationship stress.

We provide care for many eating and feeding disorders, including:

• Anorexia nervosa

• Bulimia nervosa

• Binge eating disorder

• Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

• OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder)

• Disordered eating and chronic dieting patterns
  If you are not sure what you are experiencing “counts,” you are still welcome here.

We work with:

• Children, adolescents, and adults

• Families and caregivers

• Partners and loved ones who are part of someone’s support system

No. Some clients come in with a formal diagnosis, and many do not. We work with people who are noticing eating-related concerns, body distress, food anxiety, patterns of restriction or bingeing, or family conflict around eating, even if they are not sure what the right label is.

We are based in the Salt Lake Valley and serve clients throughout Utah. Depending on your needs and availability, services may include in-office, telehealth, or in-home sessions.

Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

Yes. We offer secure telehealth sessions when appropriate and clinically indicated.

We offer in-home sessions in some circumstances. Availability depends on location, scheduling, and clinical fit. If in-home support would be helpful, we can talk through what is possible.

We offer extended hours, including some evening and Sunday appointments when available. These times can fill quickly, so we will always collaborate with you to find the most workable schedule.

Our work is individualized and may include approaches such as:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

• Family-Based Treatment (FBT) principles (when appropriate)

• Interpersonal process approaches
  We integrate these based on what fits your goals, needs, and context.

Therapy at Sova is collaborative, steady, and values-guided. We take time to build trust, understand the full context of your life, and work toward change that is meaningful and sustainable, not forced or performative. The pace and focus are tailored to you.

Yes. Individual therapy is one-on-one with your therapist and often becomes the core space for reflection, skill-building, and meaningful change.

Yes. Family therapy includes family members or important supports (parents, partners, siblings, caregivers, close friends) when helpful. Our goal is to strengthen connection, build support, and help families navigate eating-related stress without blame or control.

We may offer groups at times, depending on current programming and demand. Group work can be powerful, especially for reducing shame and building support. If you are interested, ask us what is currently available.

Yes. Care coordination (sometimes called case management) is wraparound support designed to reduce barriers and strengthen follow-through between sessions. It can include help coordinating providers, navigating systems, practicing real-life skills, and addressing practical barriers that make recovery harder.

Care coordination is often available through Medicaid, and availability can vary depending on payer and individual circumstances. We can help you understand what your coverage allows.

Yes. When you have (or need) a broader care team, we can coordinate with dietitians, primary care providers, psychiatrists, schools, and other supports, with your consent, so that your care feels connected and coherent.

That is common. Many people come in with eating concerns alongside anxiety, depression, trauma histories, neurodivergence, identity stress, family conflict, or chronic overwhelm. We are comfortable working with complexity and co-occurring needs.

Yes. We approach care with an understanding of how trauma and chronic stress shape the nervous system, relationships, and coping. Trauma-informed does not mean we force trauma processing. It means we pay attention to safety, pacing, and the whole context of your life.

Yes. We aim to provide care that is affirming, respectful, and grounded in cultural humility.

Yes. We work with people across backgrounds and identities, including people of faith. We aim to meet you with respect and curiosity, without assumptions.

Yes. We work with people of all body sizes and aim to provide care that reduces shame and supports health and wellbeing without weight-based judgment.

We accept a range of insurance plans, including Medicaid and commercial payers. Because insurance networks change, the fastest way to confirm coverage is to contact us and we will help you verify benefits.

Yes, and we are proud to. If you are on Medicaid and looking for eating disorder care, we know how hard it can be to find providers, and we will do our best to make access clear and workable.

We offer self-pay options. If cost is a barrier, reach out and we can discuss what options are available.

The simplest first step is scheduling a brief consultation or requesting an appointment. We will help you confirm fit, answer questions, and figure out next steps.

That is okay. You do not need certainty to reach out. A consultation is a low-pressure way to ask questions, clarify what you need, and determine whether Sova is a good match.

No. If you are in immediate danger, experiencing a medical emergency, or need urgent crisis support, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are in crisis but not in immediate medical danger, you can call or text 988 for support.