SOLOMON BOYCE
LCSW
I am frequently in awe of the human capacity for healing and change, as well as the complexity of human thinking and emotion. I care deeply about helping people learn to change their lives by gaining skills in examining their own thought processes, communicating emotions, and moving in a valued direction. My approach is one I would describe as mixed but overall person-centered and
largely based on cognitive behavioral therapy types. I believe that each person is a unique individual with unique needs, requiring an individualized approach. I will work with you to find the
tools and techniques that best fit your needs, personality, current situation, and your life experiences. If you are finding difficulty or pain in life let's sit together and join forces in facing it. I look forward to building a therapeutic partnership with you.
TREATMENT APPROACH
I generally start from the CBT model, exploring the connections between thoughts, emotions, and
behaviors and finding ways to move them in the direction that my clients wish. While CBT is my
favorite, I recognize that it is not always the best approach for every person or diagnosis, so I
have a variety of others I often use, often in conjunction with each other. In addition overall I take
a person-centered approach, meaning that I view the trust and connection with a therapist as
being a large part of what makes therapy work. On that note, I think it is important for my clients to
know that they are in charge of their own treatment, we work on the things that they want to work
on, and if a particular approach is not connecting with them we can discuss why, and what we
need to do to make therapy work, whether that is taking a different approach or revising the
current one.
SPECIALTIES
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
AGE OF SPECIALTY
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Adolescents
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Young adults
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Adults
TYPES OF THERAPY
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Person Centered Therapy
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Cognitive Processing Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Solution Focused Therapy
"Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness, it’s the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing that the light will shine again”
-Unknown
KNOW YOUR THERAPIST
WHAT DID YOU GET YOUR DEGREE(S) IN AND WHERE FROM?
Master and Bachelor of Social work from Utah State University
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Prior to coming to FSC I worked as a therapist a domestic violence and sexual assault recovery center.
I completed my therapy internship as a substance abuse counselor.
Before completing my masters degree and becoming a therapist I worked in a variety of social service roles, of these the following were the most relevant in taking me on my path towards becoming a therapist: Victim Advocate at a domestic violence and sexual assault services agency, Parent Educator at a child abuse prevention agency, Case Manager at a mental health agency, Youth Mentor in a residential treatment facility
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BECOME A THERAPIST?
I was working as a welder as a young adult and was not happy in that role so I switched gears and tried many different types of work. I took a job in a social services role and felt like I had found my home, and a desire to help people to improve their lives grew in me. This led to the desire to become a social worker and ultimately a therapist, as it was the best way that I felt I could help others.
WHATS YOUR THERAPEUTIC APPROACH?
Person Centered and individualized. I will work with you to create goals and determine what methods are most likely to be effective.
WHAT KIND OF HOMEWORK OR ASSIGNMENTS DO YOU GIVE CLIENTS?
I give a variety of assignments, depending on need. Often the assignment is to try a particular skill and report back on how it went. Sometimes written assignments can be helpful, again depending on a person’s individual needs.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST SESSION WITH YOU?
Approach therapy with honesty and a willingness to try new things.