When You Feel Stuck, Angry, or Off—and Don’t Know What to Do About It
Straightforward therapy for teens and young adults in Salt Lake City, with practical support for parents and families.
TRYING TO HOLD IT TOGETHER - BUT SOMETHING FEELS OFF
You might keep showing up, getting through the day, doing what you’re supposed to do.
But something still feels off.
Maybe you’re more irritable than you used to be.
Maybe you’re angry all the time, tired, unmotivated, or just not feeling much of anything.
You’ve gotten good at keeping it to yourself—pushing through, staying busy, distracting.
But underneath it, you feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure who you are or where you're headed.
That disconnect isn’t failure.
It doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
It’s a sign something needs to shift.
When You're Worried About Your Teen, It's Hard to Know What to Do
Sometimes the hardest part isn't recognizing that something is wrong. It's figuring out how to respond.
You may feel like every conversation turns into an argument, your teen shuts you out, or nothing you try seems to make a difference.
I work with parents to better understand what's happening, recognize patterns, and find practical ways to respond. Your teen doesn't necessarily have to be ready for therapy for you to get support.
START UNDERSTANDING WHAT’S ACTUALLY GOING ON
Therapy isn't just about managing symptoms or checking boxes on a diagnosis. It's about understanding what's happening underneath them—and figuring out what needs to change.
We Might Look At:
Anger, irritability, and shutting down
Anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed
Motivation and feeling stuck
Relationships and communication
Identity, direction, and becoming an adult
Confidence and building resilience
Substance use and the choices surrounding it
The goal isn’t to become a different person.
It’s to understand your patterns, make decisions with more clarity, and feel more grounded and confident in where you’re going.
THIS WORK ISN’T ABOUT PERFECTING YOUR LIFE
I'm Cody Johnson, LCSW, a therapist in Salt Lake City with 15+ years of experience working with adolescents and young adults.
I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves—and who may not connect with traditional therapy.
We look at what's actually happening beneath the surface, identify the patterns that keep you stuck, and figure out what needs to change.
A lot of the people I work with feel like they're doing everything they're "supposed" to do, but still don't feel right inside.
That's usually where we start.
Virtual and Walk & Talk Therapy in Utah
Therapy doesn't have to happen in an office. Sessions are available virtually throughout Utah, or in person through walk-and-talk therapy in the Salt Lake City area.
LESS FLUFF
MORE REAL CHANGE
Sometimes we need to slow down and talk through what's happening. Other times, it helps to look at a specific situation, challenge an assumption, work through a difficult conversation, or get outside and approach things differently.
I draw from approaches like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, but I don't believe therapy should feel like following a script.
The point is to make the work useful in your actual life.
Ways To Work Together:
Not everyone needs the same kind of support.
Whether you're looking for ongoing therapy, help navigating a difficult situation, or a focused assessment, we can figure out what makes sense.
Individual Therapy
For adolescents and young adults who feel stuck, angry, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what's next.
Virtual and walk-and-talk sessions focused on understanding what's happening and figuring out what needs to change.
$170 / session
Parent Therapy & Support
You don't have to wait for your teenager to be ready for therapy.
For parents navigating conflict, communication difficulties, boundaries, motivation, or concerns about their teen's behavior.
Individual parent sessions or family work, depending on what makes sense.
Price varies depending on provided services
Assessments
When you need more than a therapy session.
Substance use assessments, clinical evaluations, and level-of-care consultation for adolescents, adults, families, and professionals.
Starting at $200
Consultation & Coaching
Focused support for a specific problem or situation.
Not every problem requires ongoing therapy. Consultation and coaching can provide practical, professional guidance when you need help figuring out what to do next.
Contact for options
Not sure what you need? That's okay.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. We can talk about what's going on, what you're looking for, and whether working together makes sense.
Client Words
These were shared with full consent by clients who wanted to reflect on their healing journeys. I do not solicit testimonials from clients currently in therapy.