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Mele (Ema) Makoni, MSW

Therapist

Hello! I’m Ema, a compassionate clinical therapist specializing in couples, families, and individual therapy. With a deep commitment to healing and growth, I have a wealth of experience in guiding clients towards healthier relationships and personal well-being. In practice, I create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their challenges and achieve their goals. Whether working with couples to enhance communication and intimacy, supporting families through transitions and conflicts, or assisting individuals in navigating life’s complexities, I am dedicated to empowering my clients to lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

Location: Lehi

Patient Types: Teens, Adults, Couples/Families

Languages Spoken: English

Specialties & Expertise

  • Adoption

  • Anxiety

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Chronic Illness

  • Chronic Pain

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Life Coaching

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Parenting

  • Personality Disorders

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harming

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sports Performance

  • Stress

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Trauma and PTSD

Treatment Approach

  • Attachment-Based

  • Clinical Supervision & Licensed Supervisors

  • Coaching

  • Compassion Focused

  • Dialectical Behavior (CBT)

  • EMDR

  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)

  • Person-Centered

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

  • Relational

  • Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Strength-Based

  • Trauma Focused