Christy Peterson
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist · AMFT
“I believe safety and trust are the cornerstones of the therapeutic relationship.”
ABOUT CHRISTY
Hello, my name is Christy Peterson (she/her/hers), and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I recently earned my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide.
I work with adolescents ages 14+, adults, couples, and families who are navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, faith transitions, self-esteem related challenges, relationship challenges, and systemic family dynamics.
HOW I WORK
My approach to therapy is integrative and trauma informed, rooted in Internal Family Systems and influenced by narrative and nervous system based frameworks.
In relationship work, I integrate Gottman therapy and parts based approaches, including IFIO, with a focus on communication, boundaries, autonomy, and repair.
Internal Family Systems
Understanding beliefs, emotional patterns, and protective responses.
Gottman therapy
Supporting communication, boundaries, autonomy, and repair.
Trauma-informed care
Supporting individuals in processing past or present traumas.
Inclusive care
Creating an affirming space for all individuals and LGBTQIA+ clients.
BACKGROUND
Christy’s Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Vocal Performance, along with 10+ years of classical music training, shaped her understanding of self-expression, artistry, and body awareness.
Although she is a Utah native, she spent much of the last decade living in Southern California and Germany as part of a military family.