Move beyond trauma, anxiety, depression & self-sabotage in Murray, Utah.
I provide individual therapy for adults who are tired of repeating the same painful patterns.
Meet with me in Murray or by telehealth anywhere in Utah.
Dax Johnson
LCMHC
In-Person Therapy in Murray, Utah
Telehealth Therapy statewide across Utah
WHEN SOMETHING KEEPS GETTING IN THE WAY
You're not falling apart. You're functioning — maybe even well by most measures.
But there's something underneath the surface that you can't quite shake. A pattern that keeps showing up. A version of yourself you keep almost reaching and then pulling back from, right when things start to get good. A voice that tells you you're not enough, that you'll fail, that you don't really deserve the things you want.
You've tried to outthink it. You've made the plans, had the realizations, committed to the change. And somehow, you find yourself back in the same place — tired, frustrated, and quietly wondering if this is just who you are.
It isn't.
What you're carrying has a root. And roots can be healed.
What's Actually Going On
The patterns keeping you stuck aren't random. They were built by experiences you had, things that happened to you, ways you learned to survive that stopped serving you a long time ago.
Self-sabotage isn't weakness. It's a nervous system that learned the wrong lessons and never got the chance to unlearn them.
The negative voice that tells you you're not enough, that you'll fail, that you don't deserve the things you want — that voice came from somewhere. And it can be quieted. Challenged. Replaced with something that's actually true.
That's the work. And it's some of the most powerful work a person can do.
Individual therapy with Lionheart Counseling LLC in Murray, UT, and Telehealth state-wide for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-sabotage
Something from the past keeps showing up in the present, even when you have tried to leave it behind
Your mind keeps looking for what could go wrong, and it is hard to feel settled in your own life
The weight can make ordinary things harder, and the version of yourself you remember feels far away
You get close to what you want, then you pull back, shut down, or hear the familiar voice saying you will fail again
Loss has changed the shape of your days, and carrying it alone has become exhausting
Who This Is For
This Is For You If...
You're an adult and tired of watching yourself repeat the same patterns
You want a therapist who will actually push you — not just listen and nod
You're done with surface-level coping strategies and ready to get to the root
You've been carrying something from your past that keeps showing up in your present
You want to be challenged, held accountable, and genuinely supported all at once
You believe you're capable of more — and you're ready to prove it
You believe change is possible, even if it doesn't quite feel that way yet
You're ready to do real work, in a space that feels genuinely safe to do it
…You don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out. You just have to be willing to take the first step.
How We Work Together
Therapy at Lionheart Counseling is a real relationship — honest, collaborative, and built around you genuinely changing, not just feeling better for an hour a week.
That means you'll be heard, deeply and without judgment. And it also means I'll walk alongside you with honesty — noticing patterns, offering perspective you might not be able to see from inside them, and gently challenging you when I think you're selling yourself short. Not because I'm hard on you, but because I believe in what's possible for you.
The approaches we use are evidence-based and chosen for depth:
Process the traumatic memories and unresolved experiences that quietly run your present-day patterns, so they lose their grip and stop showing up uninvited
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Identifies and gently rewires the thought patterns and core beliefs keeping you stuck, replacing what's false with something truer and more useful
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy:
Helps you understand the different "parts" of yourself driving the self-sabotage — the inner critic, the protector, the part that keeps repeating the same patterns — so they can heal and work with you instead of against you
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT):
Keeps the work moving forward with concrete goals, real momentum, and a clear picture of the life you're building toward
Your Christian faith is important to you, and you want your therapy to include and be based on these beliefs (by request only)
In Murray, UT, therapy in a safe and comfortable setting where you can express your emotions and explore your thoughts with respect and care. Within driving distance of Draper, Taylorsville, Sandy, Cottonwood Heights, West Jordan, South Jordan, Salt Lake City, American Fork, Lehi, Bluffdale, and Saratoga Springs
Telehealth virtual therapy is available state-wide throughout Utah, so you can experience your therapy sessions from the comfort of your own home
Getting clarity on a mental health diagnosis can be the first step toward finally understanding why you feel the way you do — and what to do about it
What Changes
The negative beliefs you've been carrying — about who you are, what you deserve, what you're capable of — begin to lose their grip. Not because you ignore them, but because you finally understand where they came from and you choose something different.
You start showing up differently. In your relationships. In your work. In how you talk to yourself when no one else is listening.
Just because you feel broken doesn't mean you have to stay broken. That brokenness — the very thing that's felt like your greatest liability — can become the foundation of something genuinely beautiful. A story you actually want to be living. A version of yourself you actually recognize.
That's what healing looks like. And it's available to you.
What Life Looks Like After This Work
This is what clients describe after doing the real work at Lionheart Counseling:
The critical voice that used to run the show gets quieter. Not because you've learned to ignore it, but because you finally understand where it came from and you've chosen something truer to replace it.
The patterns that kept blowing up your relationships, your goals, and your sense of self start to lose their grip. You catch yourself doing something different — responding instead of reacting, choosing instead of defaulting — and realizing that change you always wanted is actually happening.
The trauma that used to feel like your identity starts to feel like part of your story instead. Something that happened to you, not something that defines you. You get to decide how it fits into who you're becoming — and who you're becoming starts to look a lot more like who you always knew you could be.
You wake up with a clearer sense of who you are and what you're worth. Not because life got easier — but because you're no longer fighting against yourself while you live it.
That's the work. That's what's possible. And it's available to you.
YOUR MURRAY, UTAH THERAPIST — DAX JOHNSON, LCMHC
I'm Dax Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Murray, Utah.
I work with adults who are ready to do something real about what's been holding them back. People who want a therapist who will be genuinely present with them — someone who listens without judgment, engages with honesty, and walks alongside them through the hard work of becoming who they're capable of being.
My approach is warm and direct in equal measure. I lead with grace. And when it's helpful, I'll offer an honest perspective or a gentle challenge — always from a place of genuine belief in you and what's possible for you.
I specialize in trauma, self-sabotage, anxiety, depression, and the deep negative core beliefs that keep people stuck in patterns they desperately want to break free from.
Ready to Stop Getting In Your Own Way?
The first step is the hardest one. After that, we figure it out together.
In-person sessions available Tuesday–Friday in Murray, Utah. Telehealth services are available throughout Utah.
Dax Johnson, LCMHC (#13937032-6004) | Lionheart Counseling LLC 5296 S Commerce Dr, Suite 206, Murray, UT 84107 (801) 921-7854 | dax@lionheartcounselingllc.com
Office Info, fees, & insurance
The practical details should be clear before you decide to book.
Where: 5296 S Commerce Dr, Suite 206, Murray, UT, 84107
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
I am accepting new clients
I offer a free 15-minute consultation - phone call, video call, or in-person
Booking:
Individual Therapy Self-Pay: $125 per session
Self-pay is a good option for clients who want:
• Complete privacy and control over your care
• No insurance company reviewing your records or influencing your treatment
• No insurance requirement for a diagnosis to get started
• Your mental health care to stay entirely between you and your therapist
Insurance
Lionheart Counseling LLC accepts a number of insurance plans. Currently accepted plans include:
Select Health (IHC)
Aetna
United Healthcare/ Optum
Medicare
EMI Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Cigna
DMBA
University of Utah Health Plans
(Lionheart Counseling accepts most plans within these networks, however, it is not a full guarantee that any specific plan is accepted due to the nature of the various unique and premium network plans offered by each insurance provider)