# Safe Space SLC

> Safe Space SLC is an inclusive, trauma-informed group therapy practice in Salt Lake City,
> Utah. We provide LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-affirming individual, family, and group counseling for
> children, teens, young adults, and adults, with bilingual (English/Spanish) clinicians.
> Two downtown Salt Lake City offices plus telehealth across Utah. Founded by Jessica Withee,
> LCSW. Phone: (385) 200-0535. Email: hello@safespaceslc.com. Website: https://www.safespaceslc.com

## Quick facts
- Type: Licensed mental health / behavioral health group practice (outpatient therapy)
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah — two offices + telehealth across the state of Utah
- Founded by: Jessica Withee, LCSW
- Team: 9 licensed therapists + 1 MSW intern + client-support staff
- Specialties: LGBTQIA+ affirming, BIPOC affirming, teens & youth, young adults, trauma & EMDR,
  ADHD & neurodivergence, anxiety & depression, family therapy, group therapy
- Languages: English and Spanish (se habla español)
- Ages served: children, teens, young adults, and adults; individuals, couples, and families
- Booking: short online intake form matches you to the right clinician; no account or redirect
- Intake team responds Monday–Friday by text, email, and voicemail

## Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM; Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM; Saturday: closed; Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM.

## Find us online (same organization)
- Google Business Profile: https://share.google/ZCUGvaWWIG5JO76Cc
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/safe-space-slc-salt-lake-city-ut/902438
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/safe-space-slc-salt-lake-city-ut/1508739

## Locations
1. South Temple office — 807 E South Temple St #200, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (next to Oasis Cafe)
2. 6th East office — 150 S 600 E, Building 7, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
3. Telehealth — secure video sessions available anywhere in Utah

## In-network insurance
University of Utah Health Plans (UUHP), Select Health (Signature Plan excluded), University of
Utah HMHI / BHN, PEHP, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), and Educators Mutual (EMI).
Reduced rates and sliding-scale fees are available, and out-of-network visits can be billed as a
superbill. Safe Space SLC does NOT accept Medicaid or Medicare.

## Services (each has a page at /services/{slug})
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care — therapy where your identity is affirmed, never debated
- BIPOC-Affirming Care — culturally responsive therapy without having to explain your background
- Individual Therapy — private one-on-one support for anxiety, depression, identity, and more
- Family Therapy — communication, repair, and breaking generational patterns
- Teen & Youth Therapy — warm, skilled support for tweens and teens
- Young Adult Therapy — identity, relationships, anxiety, and finding your footing in your twenties
- Group Therapy — affirming groups for teens, young adults, the trans community, and more
- Trauma Therapy & EMDR — trauma-informed care that moves at your pace; several EMDR-trained clinicians
- ADHD & Neurodivergent Support — practical, shame-free support that works with your brain
- Anxiety & Depression — evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, and everyday overwhelm

## Therapeutic approaches
EMDR, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT, Motivational
Interviewing, animal-assisted therapy, and mindfulness- and strengths-based therapies.

## Clinicians (each has a profile at /team/{name})
- Jessica Withee, LCSW — Founder & Clinician — young adults, LGBTQ+, ADHD, family and individual therapy
- Caitlin Sroka-Nelson, LCSW — Clinical Director & Therapist — substance use, trauma, youth & families, veterans; EMDR-trained
- Luis Torres, LCSW — Therapist (bilingual English/Spanish) — LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, youth & families, autism
- Ashley Call, LCSW — Therapist — LGBTQ+, PTSD, anxiety & depression, bipolar, crisis & safety
- Aurora Green, LCSW — Therapist (telehealth) — depression & anxiety, trauma, ADHD, self-esteem, foster care
- Bree Westwood, CMHC — Therapist (telehealth) — life transitions, relationships, stress & coping
- Hailey Archer, LCSW — Therapist — youth, PTSD & trauma, borderline personality, dissociation, grief & loss, self-harm
- Jake Martinez, LCSW — Therapist & Director of Onboarding (telehealth) — individual & family therapy, LGBTQ+, ADHD, groups
- Jasmine Girgenti, LCSW — Therapist — anxiety & depression, BPD, eating disorders, PTSD, identity
- Tammy Scarbrough, MSW Intern — Intern Therapist

## Who we help
LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals and families, transgender and nonbinary youth and adults,
tweens and teens, young adults, parents, couples, and anyone seeking affirming care in Salt
Lake City and across Utah.

## Common questions (answers)
Q: Is Safe Space SLC LGBTQ+ affirming? A: Yes — affirming care is central to the whole practice,
not a specialty of one clinician. Your identity is a given, never a debate.
Q: Do you take insurance? A: We are in network with University of Utah Health Plans, Select Health
(Signature Plan excluded), University of Utah HMHI (BHN), PEHP, Regence BCBS, and Educators Mutual
(EMI). We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare, and we offer sliding scale and superbills.
Q: Do you offer therapy for teens? A: Yes — supporting tweens, teens, and their families is at the
heart of the practice, in person and via telehealth across Utah.
Q: Do you have Spanish-speaking therapists? A: Yes — Luis Torres, LCSW is bilingual (English/Spanish).
Q: Do you offer EMDR? A: Yes — several clinicians are EMDR-trained for trauma work.
Q: How do I get started? A: Complete the short intake form at /contact and we will match you with the
right clinician, usually within one business day. You can also call or text (385) 200-0535.
Q: Do you offer telehealth? A: Yes — secure video therapy anywhere in Utah.
Q: Do you offer gender-affirming therapy? A: Yes — affirming, knowledgeable gender-affirming care for
questioning, exploration, and transition.

## Blog (/blog)
33 affirming mental-health guides for the Salt Lake City / Utah community, authored by the
Safe Space SLC clinicians (primarily Jessica Withee, LCSW). Topics include: finding an LGBTQ+
affirming therapist in Salt Lake City; what LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy means and why it matters;
how affirming care can save young-adult lives; group therapy (why it works, group vs. individual,
teen and young-adult groups, healing trauma together); therapy for teens and guides for parents;
parenting teens through hard conversations; when to get your kid or teen mental health support;
ADHD in teens and young adults and when it is more than ADHD; gender-affirming therapy in Utah;
coming out and mental health; signs your teen might need therapy; anxiety in young adults;
navigating big life decisions; the benefits of young-adult therapy; family therapy and healing
generational trauma; managing stress and coping skills; affirming care for BIPOC clients; what to
expect at your first session; what psychotherapy is and how it works; how to choose the right
therapist; trauma-informed therapy explained; supporting a loved one; and does my insurance cover
therapy in Utah.

## FAQ (/faq)
A long FAQ grouped by topic: getting started, insurance & cost, affirming & inclusive care,
teens & young adults, groups & community, and trauma & how therapy works.

## Crisis resources
Safe Space SLC is not a crisis service. If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988
(Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or contact the Youth Crisis Care Program at Huntsman Mental
Health Institute, 501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.

## Get matched
A short native intake form at /contact routes you to the clinician who best fits your needs by
specialty, affirming care, insurance, and availability — no account or redirect required.