up close is a purple / pink prickly pear cactus. a desert landscape showing blurred sagebrush is in the background with desert tower sillhouttes in the distance

Wild Desert Therapy

The wilderness in each of our lives can be terrifying at first, but with support and tools we can learn how to navigate this wilderness, accept the uncertainty, and find joy and connection with ourselves and others.

Even in challenging environments, living things adapt, grow, and find ways to thrive. I believe humans are capable of this same kind of resilience—and often show even greater capacity for growth when they are given safety, understanding, and the right support.

My work is child-centered. I aim to be fully present with each child, paying close attention to both their words and their nonverbal cues. I work to understand their experiences from their perspective, and to respond with empathy, warmth, and genuine care. I believe children do best when they feel heard, understood, and valued for who they are—not just for their behavior.

In the physical space of my lobby and office, I reflect these same values by creating an environment that feels welcoming, comfortable, and engaging for children and their families—one where kids can feel safe being themselves and families can feel supported.

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Therapy Approaches:

play therapy, exposure and response prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, focusing

Image of Amy Lambert smiling with the sun in the background.

Specialties:

OCD, anxiety, ADHD/neurodivergence, hair pulling/skin picking (BFRBs), tics/Tourette Syndrome

Ages:

3+ (kids, pre-teens, teens)

(801) 332-9526
amy@myanxietytherapy.com

Utah LCSW 11207809-3501

Idaho LCSW-45019

Virginia LCSW 0904017158

Amy Lambert

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

I work with each child, teen, and family as a unique individual, paying close attention to what they need so I can choose the mix of approaches that will help them most. I use play therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as the foundation of my work, and I also draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other strategies I've found helpful to meet each child where they are.

I provide support for kids and teens navigating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, body-focused repetitive behaviors (like hair pulling or skin picking), tics/Tourette syndrome, ADHD, and autism. My goal is to create a space where children feel safe, heard, and understood—somewhere they can be themselves, explore their feelings, and build the skills to thrive in their everyday lives.

  • Two chairs angled towards each other on rope rug with a plant by each. Desert themes picture above them. Behind you can see pictures on the wall with a blue couch underne

    Lobby

    Come on in and get comfortable.

  • Gallery wall with a desert theme with a blue couch underneath. Bookshelves on adjoining wall with toys and books. Warm colored rug covers the floor.

    Lobby

    I’ll meet you here in the lobby when it is time for our appointment.

  • Lobby

    Drinks and snacks are for everyone.

  • Lobby showing the end of a blue couch with desert themed pictures above. Bookshelves with toys and books along the next wall. The floor has a warm colored rug under the couch and a green and blue play rug by the bookshelves.

    Lobby

    Feel free to read books from the shelves and play with the toys.

  • a grey couch with multiple pillows on it. a red and orange picture above the couch with a person riding a horse. bookshelves in the corner with toys and figures on them. warm colored rug

    Office / Play Room

    My office doubles as a play room, a warm welcoming therapy space for all ages.

  • puppet stand with many colorful puppets on it. play theater beside this with an art table and art supplies on the wall above the table. play dollhouse on the ground next to the art station.

    Office / Play Room

    Kids, pre-teens, and teens can choose from many different toys and expressive arts activities.