About Us

Our Story and Purpose

Lighthouse Counseling Services (LCS) began in 2013 as a solo practice founded by Laura da Silva. From the beginning, the vision was bigger than one therapist. The goal was to build a team that could offer a wide range of high-quality, accessible mental health services to the community.

In 2016, we took the first step toward that vision by expanding the practice to train and support master’s-level student interns. This allowed us to offer more services while giving future therapists meaningful experience with real clients.

By 2023, the need for mental health support in our community had outgrown our original location. To meet that need, we opened a second office in Midvale to reach more individuals and families.

What We Offer

LCS has grown in both size and services. We started with traditional talk therapy, Gottman Method couples therapy, and play therapy. Today, we offer a broader range of evidence-based treatments, including:

• EMDR for trauma
   
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
   
• Perinatal and postpartum therapy
   
• Child-Parent Psychotherapy (coming soon)
   

Our goal is to offer comprehensive, personalized care that meets clients where they are and helps them move forward.

Our Mission

We are committed to creating a space where both clients and therapists can grow and thrive.

• For clients, this means feeling safe, supported, and empowered through individualized therapy and compassionate care.
   
• For staff, this means a positive, collaborative work environment where learning and professional development are valued.
   

We believe that when therapists feel supported, clients receive better care—and when clients are cared for with intention, healing and growth follow.

Our Vision

At Lighthouse Counseling Services, our vision is to be a steady and supportive guide for individuals and families facing life’s challenges. We aim to create a space where healing, growth, and meaningful change can happen through compassionate care and expert support.

What We Do

We provide personalized mental health services for children, teens, and adults. Our goal is to:

• Match you with the right therapist based on your needs—not just the next available one.
   
• Treat a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and more.
   
• Offer specialized approaches tailored to your goals and preferences.
   

Each therapist on our team brings their own set of skills and expertise. While some focus on areas like trauma or children’s therapy, many also treat anxiety and depression, allowing us to provide well-rounded care.

How We Help

We use evidence-based therapies and sometimes we blend techniques in a single session. This allows us to:

• Create a treatment plan that fits you
   
• Adjust therapy methods as your needs change
   
• Support progress in a flexible, personalized way
   

What Makes Us Different

Our team works closely together—not just in weekly meetings, but daily. Sharing office space encourages collaboration, second opinions, and unified care when needed. You’re not just getting one therapist—you’re benefiting from a connected, supportive team.

We’ve also designed our therapy spaces to meet a variety of needs. Each location includes:

• 3 traditional therapy rooms
   
• 1 teen-focused room
   
• 1 creative expressive arts room
   
• 1 play therapy room for children
   

This setup allows us to offer the right environment for every age and therapy style.

Our Goal

To provide effective, individualized mental health care in a warm, collaborative setting—helping you feel supported, empowered, and equipped to move forward with strength and clarity.