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Geralynn Barney

UT LCSW 4817308-3501
Credentials
UT LCSW 4817308-3501
NPI Number
1629461793
Location
Utah
Languages
English
Geralynn Barney
22 years experience

About Geralynn Barney

As a licensed therapist in Utah, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space for clients navigating diverse experiences—including LGBTQ+ journeys, relationship transitions, workplace dynamics, and personal growth.

I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, social challenges, and life transitions with a deep commitment to understanding each person’s unique story. My approach honors individual experiences, particularly for those dealing with isolation, communication difficulties, shame, and self-acceptance.

My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients through evidence-based practices, helping them develop resilience, strengthen self-love, and cultivate meaningful connections. I’m particularly passionate about supporting young adults, women, and individuals experiencing significant life changes or emotional challenges.

With expertise in trauma-informed care, I provide a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop healthier coping strategies.

Life can be difficult to navigate on our own and sometimes we can all use some help. I am so happy that you have reached out and I look forward to working with you.

Licenses

LCSW
4817308-3501

Professional experience

  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Adoption and foster care
  • Avoidant personality
  • Cancer
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Mood disorders
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English
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