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Tava Muranaka

Certified Social Worker/Mental Health Therapist Mountainside Counseling Services
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence
In network with Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Deseret Mutual Benefit Advisers, EMI Health,

Introduction

Struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, or trauma can make it hard to see your worth, but change is possible. I help people reconnect with themselves and build fulfilling lives, especially those impacted by stigma around mental health or neurodivergence. I enjoy working with clients who feel therapy hasn’t worked in the past, helping them find approaches that actually fit and make a difference. I work with individuals of all ages navigating anxiety and trauma, with a focus on children and young adults. I'm trained in EMDR, EMDR Superhero School for children, Executive Function Coaching, and treatment for selective mutism. I employ an affirming approach with the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and neurodiversity. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. My sessions are relaxed, judgment-free, and rooted in trust, with accommodations available. You don't have to talk before you’re ready, and you'll never be judged for what you share. Come as you are, and we’ll move at your pace.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian, White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Tava Muranaka accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Deseret Mutual Benefit Advisers
  • EMI Health
  • Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Fee Description $150

Locations

1133 N Main St STE 100
Layton, UT 84041-4868
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Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Social Work - Weber State University
  • Bachelor's Degree, Psychology - Weber State University

Certifications

  • EMDR

Professional Affiliations

  • LGBTQ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah

FAQ

Is Tava Muranaka accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Tava Muranaka is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Tava Muranaka also offers a free consultation.
Does Tava Muranaka offer telehealth appointments? Tava Muranaka does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Tava Muranaka specialize in? Tava Muranaka specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, and Trauma.
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