You deserve more than just coping — you deserve to heal.
Acceptance Courage Trust
You look like you have it all together—but inside? You feel anxious, exhausted, and stuck in patterns that feel impossible to break.
Welcome to Salty Counseling
A space for high-achieving Millennial women who are done pushing through and ready for real, lasting transformation.
Together, we’ll heal the root of your pain so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded in your life.
Hi, I’m Q Porschatis (she/her), a trauma therapist and EMDRIA-certified specialist in Salt Lake City offering anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, and burnout recovery for high-achievers.
I help high-achieving Millennial women and LGBTQ+ professionals heal from trauma, anxiety, and burnout — not just manage it.
At Salty Counseling, I take a trauma-informed, body-based approach using EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, and Somatic Therapy. Together, we’ll calm your nervous system, release the weight of unresolved trauma, and gently rewire the patterns keeping you stuck.
Beyond Coping: Healing at the Root. It’s focused, active healing designed to create lasting results — measurable changes you can actually feel in your body, your relationships, and your daily life.
With over a decade in mental health and advanced trauma training, I offer care built for depth, clarity, and real transformation. This is your moment to heal.
Clients often describe this work as more focused, structured, and effective than anything they’ve tried before. Together, we’ll track progress in both how you feel day-to-day and how you respond to stress, so results aren’t just something you talk about—they’re changes you live.
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Learn More About My Approach
This Isn’t “Talk Therapy” as Usual— Why My Clients See Lasting Results
You’ve probably spent years analyzing your past, venting about your week, and practicing coping skills. But if the same triggers, fears, and self-doubt keep resurfacing — it’s not because you’re not trying hard enough.
It’s because most therapy doesn’t go deep enough.
At Salty Counseling, my approach helps you:
Calm and regulate your nervous system so therapy feels safe, not overwhelming
Process and resolve trauma with EMDR so old pain stops running your life
Rewire limiting beliefs and patterns stored in both your mind and body
This isn’t about endlessly revisiting your past. It’s about helping your brain and body retrain themselves toward safety, calm, and resilience — so you finally move forward.
Clients describe this work as more focused, structured, and effective than anything they’ve tried before. Together, we’ll create the safety and support you need for transformation — not just temporary relief.
Unlock Your True Authentic Self
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EMDR Therapy in Salt Lake City
The Perfectionist
Perfectionism and people-pleasing often hide pain from the past. With EMDR therapy, you can heal those roots, break free from the “never enough” cycle, and create a life that actually feels good.
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Trauma Therapy in Salt Lake City
The Lasting Impact of Childhood and Past Experiences
When old wounds still shape how you see yourself or relate to others, it’s not because you’re broken — it’s unresolved trauma. Therapy helps you heal at the root so you can finally feel safe, worthy, and connected.
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Burnout and Stress Recovery in Salt Lake City
The Effects of Stress and Burnout
High achievers often push themselves past the breaking point. Together, we’ll help you step out of fight-or-flight, restore balance, and create space for a calmer, more joyful life.
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Anxiety Therapy in Salt Lake City
When Anxiety Feels Like Your Constant Companion
If you’re stuck in fight-or-flight—overthinking, on edge, and unable to rest—therapy can help. Together we’ll calm your nervous system, untangle anxious patterns, and help you feel grounded and in control again.
Here’s how clients describe the real, lasting results of this work.
Guidance That Transforms
“Q offers such wisdom and patience in every session. She has helped me tremendously through counseling. I’ve been able to build healthier relationships, and my current relationship has truly flourished!
Thank you for your hard work and everything you do. I’ve seen real, lasting progress. I truly value our time together and couldn’t have made it this far without your support. I will always be grateful.”
-L.K.
A Therapist Who Truly Cares
“The care and intentionality Q brings to every session is extraordinary. I’ve never worked with a therapist who feels so deeply invested in my well-being. Q has created a space where I feel truly seen, supported, and empowered—and that has made a profound difference in my life. Her energy and passion for healing are both inspiring and contagious.”
-R. S.
Life Transitions
“I always figured I was in a toxic relationship. But I was always scared to leave. I allowed people to walk all over me. My anxiety was through the roof, and I felt frozen. Q helped me to understand where all of this was coming from. She helped me put my past back in the past, and it has been there ever since. EMDR is a beautiful, magical thing that I think all people could benefit from.”
- R.L.
The Logistics
New Client Availability:
Please reach out for our most up-to-date availability.Business Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PMSession Costs & Insurance:
For detailed information about pricing and to verify your out-of-network benefits, please visit our Contact Page.Health & Safety:
If you’re feeling unwell, please let us know in advance. We’re happy to switch your session to online therapy to ensure your comfort and safety.
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Our Mission
We empower women and queer individuals to tap into their inner healing, fostering personal growth and helping them become the best version of themselves.
Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where clients can explore their identities and experiences without judgment.
By integrating advanced, evidence-based tools, we deliver treatments that support not just relief, but measurable, lasting change.
This Is Your Moment to Heal.
You’ve done enough holding it all together. Therapy can help you release what’s been weighing you down and finally feel at home in your own life.