Mary’s training and personal interest have focused on early childhood development, parenting and the family constellation. Through this foundation she has found that it provides a broad understanding for any population she has been asked to work with. Her passion lies with working with parents to appreciate the magic of their child’s development and gain understanding to be the best, most intentional parents they can be, creating their own vision for themselves in this endeavor. She has training and experience in working with children and adolescents who are facing medical illness and using Child Life techniques to help them gain understanding of their diagnosis and treatment. Mary has long-term experience working with acute mental illness, including eating disorders, addiction, and borderline personality as well as aiding professionals to unlock their creative process to move forward in their careers and personal lives. She is also a skilled supervisor for other professionals in their work with their clients.

We are committed to providing quality counseling to adults, seniors, and adolescents. We have specialists in the following areas: -marriage and relationship counseling -learning disabilities and autism -adolescents -parent coaching -young adults -sex therapy -geriatrics -adoption issues -post partum mood disorders Although we respect and counsel clients from many different belief systems, we are a Christian organization and we will help those who are interested developing their relationship with God.

Do you need relationship help? Do you wonder if your relationship is salvageable? I can help you figure out what it will take to save your relationship and give you the tools needed to help you get there. I have a PhD in marriage and family therapy and am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in relationship counseling.

I worked for the State of Utah as a Family Preservation Therapist (PFP) from June 2004 to July 2008. I was part of a team whose services were court ordered. The primary task was to intervene with families whose children were involved with the juvenile justice system. My task was to engage any person or community partner who could assist the family and adolescent achieve success. The goal was to avoid further involvement in the juvenile justice system. Community partners included, judges, probation officers, extended family members, teachers, school counselors, religious members. Anyone who might be enlisted to help the family and provide support was included as a member of the family team. This was an expensive intervention and the program ran out of money. I then went to work as a caseworker for the Oquirrh Region of the Division of Child and Family Services. There I worked with families who were referred for services by teachers, law enforcement, or concerned citizens. The position lasted until 2008. At that time, I left state employment and took time off because of my own health concerns. I returned to work as a private practitioner. I have been self employed since October 2009.

I have the privilege of counseling with amazing people like you every day, and have been given the opportunity and trust to be a partner on the journey towards improved lives and relationships. I am glad that you have come to this site, and hope that you will find answers to your questions and hope for better days. As a therapist, I am here to help you through your struggles and to make your way to a happier, more fulfilling life and relationship. I know how intimidating this first step can be. I have a comfortable private therapy office conveniently located in the heart of Saratoga Springs, directly east of Smiths at the main intersection. I will work with individuals, couples, and families, depending upon your specific needs. I work hard to help couples and families grow closer together through discovering and resolving core issues, increasing closeness and understanding, and helping individuals grow and overcome obstacles in their lives. Call me today and let’s get started!

People seek counseling for a variety of reasons- often because they feel “stuck” in a painful pattern they want to change. Therapy can help you maintain wellness, manage health challenges or the effects of chronic stress. My aim is to help you sustain vibrancy in your life and relationships by overcoming symptoms and stressors that distract from peak performance. Common issues for therapy are related to depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, and adjustment to life transitions such as physical illness, marriage, parenthood, divorce, and separation. Therapy is a proven method of relief and offers an opportunity for deep personal insight and growth. At Park City Counseling, I work with adults and couples who aspire to happy, healthy living.

Our goal is to improve all facets of couple intimacy by addressing the sensitive needs and issues that can prevent healthy and fulfilling sexual relationships. Most of our clients are conservative LDS individuals or couples that are seeking to find more joy and pleasure in their sex life. We are sensitive to the needs and values of LDS individuals and couples, but are trained to get to the heart of your intimate issues without you feeling as though you must depart from your value system. Covenant Sex Therapy truly specializes in sex therapy. This means that we don't claim to specialize in 10 different therapeutic issues. If you were having severe life threatening problems with your heart, you would go to a Cardiologist, not anyone else. Likewise, if you are having problems in your sex life, you should go to someone specialized in sex therapy. Our training and personal religious affliliation doesn't preclude us from working with clients of different faiths or of no religion. We welcome all that are trying to improve their intimate relationship. This is a paramount part of life and the couple relationship! Find the right solutions to your sexual needs with services from Covenant Sex Therapy based in Provo, UT. We specialize in providing you with a unique approach, LDS gospel-centered systemic sex therapy. Dr. Hughes is highly trained and experienced in working with individuals and couples experiencing issues of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, satisfaction, and addiction. These are among some of the typical presenting problems: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Deficient sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity. Female Sexual Arousal Disorder: Inability to attain, or to maintain until completion of the sexual activity, an adequate lubrication-swelling response of sexual excitement. Erectile Disorder: Inability to attain, or to maintain until completion of the sexual activity, an adequate erection. Premature Ejaculation: Ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation before, on, or shortly after penetration and before the person wishes it. Female Orgasmic Disorder: Delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase. Male Orgasmic Disorder: Delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase during sexual activity. Vaginismus (painful intercourse): Involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with sexual intercourse. Satisfaction: Many couples that don't have any of the above sexual dysfunctions still find that they are struggling in their sexual relationship. There are many reasons as to why this is so. Some find that they have dull experience within their entire sexual response cycle. Others have past experiences with another or their spouse that prevents them from being able to enjoy the sexual experience. There are many other reasons why you may find lack of satisfaction in your sexual relationship. Sexual Addiction: Dr. Hughes has an extensive history of working with clients presenting with a sexual addiction. The include but are not limited to pornography, masturbation, and sexual involvement. He has worked with many clients struggling with such issues in his personal practice, at LDS Family Services, and other treament centers. Covenant Sex Therapy has a significant track record with such clients.