Moving Forward Counseling

Moving Forward Counseling provides outpatient substance abuse treatment and mental health care at its Sandy, Utah clinic, serving individuals and families throughout Salt Lake County. The outpatient program is designed for people who are building or sustaining recovery while managing daily life — work, family, and community obligations that make residential treatment impractical or unnecessary.

The clinic accepts Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay, which means financial circumstances alone do not have to determine whether someone can access quality outpatient care. Telehealth availability further removes geographic and logistical barriers for those who need flexibility in how they engage with their recovery program.

Substance abuse rarely travels alone. At Moving Forward Counseling, the outpatient program directly addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis — including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and faith crisis — as integrated parts of the recovery process rather than separate concerns to be handled elsewhere. Staff bring clinical backgrounds in dual-diagnosis treatment, reflected in the range of therapeutic methods the practice employs.

Therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, psycho-educational therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, affirmative therapy, and medication management. This breadth allows the clinical team to tailor the outpatient experience to what a specific client actually needs — whether that is trauma processing, skills-based work, peer support through group sessions, or medication support alongside therapy.

Moving Forward Counseling specifically serves LGBTQ individuals and adolescents — populations that face a documented shortage of affirming, competent outpatient treatment options. The practice describes its affirmative therapy approach as one that actively celebrates LGBTQ clients while supporting them in becoming their true, authentic selves. This framing matters in a recovery context, where identity-related stress and community stigma can be direct contributors to substance use and mental health struggles.

For families supporting a young person or an LGBTQ loved one in recovery, having an outpatient program that meets clients without judgment is not a minor amenity — it is often the difference between someone staying engaged in treatment or walking away. The clinic's extended weekday hours and telehealth option also support adolescents and working adults who need scheduling flexibility to maintain consistent participation in their outpatient program.

Moving Forward Counseling's Sandy clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evening availability on weekdays makes the outpatient program accessible to clients who cannot leave work or school during standard business hours — a practical reality for many people building sustainable recovery while maintaining daily responsibilities.

The facility accepts Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay. A client portal supports communication and care continuity outside of scheduled sessions. Telehealth services allow clients across Sandy and the broader Salt Lake area to participate in outpatient treatment remotely, and outpatient medication prescribing is available for those whose recovery plan includes medication management. To learn more or schedule an appointment, contact Moving Forward Counseling at (801) 810-5037 or visit movingforwardutah.com.