Tessa Gjording, Therapist

Tessa Gjording, Clinical Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, helps individuals and families across Utah find healing, balance, and clarity in their lives. She offers a compassionate and collaborative approach, supporting children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges with warmth and authenticity. Whether helping a child navigate behavioral difficulties, guiding a couple through relationship conflict, or empowering adults to manage anxiety and depression, Tessa creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where growth and self-understanding can take root. Tessa works with clients experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and trauma. She also provides support for individuals navigating midlife and later-life transitions, as well as those managing medical conditions that impact emotional health. Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, Tessa helps clients recognize unhelpful patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop practical tools to enhance their overall well-being. Tessa is particularly passionate about helping clients who are managing court-ordered treatment and current legal matters. She understands the complexities and emotional strain these situations can bring, especially for families and individuals involved in high-conflict or AFCC-informed court cases. With compassion and structure, she guides clients through the therapeutic process while supporting accountability, insight, and personal growth. In addition to her clinical expertise, Tessa works with diverse populations, including those within the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with developmental disabilities, and families involved in adoption or foster care. She offers both individual and family therapy to help strengthen communication, emotional connection, and problem-solving within relationships. Outside of her work, Tessa enjoys climbing, camping, hiking, reading, knitting, pottery, and exploring art projects that fuel her creativity and balance. She brings this same sense of curiosity and mindfulness into her sessions, encouraging clients to discover what nourishes and inspires them.