Alpenglow Counseling and Wellness
Gina Shuster, LCSW, LMSW
She/Her
Hi, I'm Gina Shuster and I am a licensed mental health therapist in Utah and Michigan. I am passionate about helping you on your journey to better mental health and wellness. Throughout my career, I have had the immense privilege of meeting people who demonstrate more strength, grace and determination than most would consider possible. I have seen the limits of the human spirit tested and I have witnessed time and time again the triumph of that spirit. It would be my honor to walk alongside you as you experience your own triumph.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Utah and a Licensed Master's Social Worker in the state of Michigan. I am the founder and director of Alpenglow Counseling and Wellness, a mental health therapy clinic in North Ogden, Utah. I am available to see clients both in-person and via telehealth video.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children; exploring the beauty and wonder that is Utah. I also love to read, paint and bake.
Welcome to Alpenglow Counseling and Wellness! I'm so glad you are here!
Alpenglow Counseling and Wellness seeks to be a safe place for all. All cultures, all sizes, all colors, all genders, all religions are welcome here.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
MSW licensee supervision
Both in-person and telehealth services in Utah
Telehealth video services to clients in Michigan
Populations Served
Children (ages 4+)
Adolescents
Adults
Older adults/seniors
Families
Areas of Specialty
I work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abuse and other life stressors. I have experience working in end-of-life care and hospice as well as with individuals who have serious health conditions. I also have also worked with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. I provide therapy to individuals from many different backgrounds, including but not limited to, individuals from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, various religions affiliations as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community. I am passionate about helping all people to recognize, embrace and live to their full potential.
Specific areas of specialty:
Grief and Loss
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
Bipolar Disorder
Adjustment Disorders
Therapeutic Modalities
I use an integrative approach to therapy, primarily utilizing strengths-based, solutions-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I also like to incorporate art therapy and play therapy techniques where appropriate. I am also trained in grief/bereavement and trauma interventions. I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which can be used to help individuals with a wide range of therapeutic needs, especially trauma. I tailor client’s treatment plans and goals to meet their individual needs and current life circumstances.
Location and Contact Information
My office is located inside of Artistic Hair, located at the corner of Washington Blvd and E 2600 N in North Ogden, UT
Address: 2602 N Washington Blvd. Suite B North Ogden, UT 84414
Phone: 801-317-8524
Email: ginashuster@alpenglowcounselingwellness.com
Payment and Rates
All services are cash pay/private pay (I do not currently accept insurance payments)
Forms of accepted payment
Cash
Check
Credit/Debit card (additional 3% surcharge added)
Zelle
Venmo
Rates:
Initial or family intake session, up to 90 minutes: $175
Individual session, 55 minutes: $125
Family session, 55 minutes: $150
Extended session or crisis session, up to 90 minutes: $175
Book An Appointment
Please call or email me to schedule an appointment! Here are the type of sessions you can schedule:
Book and Individual Intake
Book and Individual Ongoing Session
Book a Family Intake
Book a Family Ongoing Session
Book and Extended/Crisis session
Call 801-317-8524 or email me at: ginashuster@alpenglowcounselingwellness.com
Office Photo Gallery
What is an Alpenglow?
According to Wikipedia, “Alpenglow (from German: Alpenglühen, lit. 'Alps glow'; Italian: enrosadira) is an optical phenomenon that appears as a horizontal reddish glow near the horizon opposite to the Sun when the solar disk is just below the horizon.[1] “
Even though darkness is falling, there is a tiny window of time where the reflected glow from the setting sun is so bright that it makes the mountains look like they are on fire. This light doesn’t come from the mountains themselves, but the conditions around them. According to Wikipedia, “When the Sun is below the horizon, sunlight has no direct path to reach a mountain. Unlike the direct sunlight around sunrise or sunset, the light that causes alpenglow is reflected off airborne precipitation, ice crystals, or particulates in the lower atmosphere.”
Many times in life we feel like there is no light left inside of us to shine, and only darkness remains. At Alpenglow Counseling and Wellness, we want to remind people that they don’t have to “do life” on their own. Sometimes the most beautiful things happen when we let go and allow those around us to help us shine. Just like the mountain needs the sun, water, ice and other particles to form the perfect Alpenglow, people need the support of others, as well as the development of healthy coping skills, self-awareness, and healthy personal boundaries to help us shine our brightest. Alpenglow Counseling and Wellness is here to help you achieve just that.
Videos
These videos are from an interview I was asked to do for The University of Michigan-Flint, School of Social Work
