Clinical Social Work Practice – Love and Wellness Counseling
Located at 628 N Pugsley Street in Salt Lake City, Utah 84103, Love and Wellness Counseling is a bilingual mental health practice providing services in both English and Spanish. The practice is led by Sandra Chacón, LCSW, who serves as CEO and Clinical Director. The clinical team also includes Luz Gamarra, Mayte Elias-Zuñiga, Eva Martinez, Javier Gamarra, and Madeline Gabor, all of whom offer services in Spanish, reinforcing the practice’s commitment to bilingual and culturally responsive care for the Spanish-speaking community in the Salt Lake City area.
Services offered span individual counseling, couples therapy, family counseling, and therapy for children and adolescents. Trauma therapy and substance abuse counseling are also available. Mental health evaluations for immigrants are listed as a specific service, reflecting the practice’s attention to the distinct needs of immigrant populations navigating acculturation and related stressors. Ongoing support groups provide additional programming beyond individual sessions.
Clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum struggles, substance abuse, acculturation difficulties, relationship dynamics, and personal and professional growth. The practice also addresses marital and premarital concerns, relationship skills development, co-parenting support, and services for victims of crime.
Group programming includes women’s groups, unisex relationship skills groups, and substance abuse groups operating through the Prime For Life curriculum. The overall clinical approach is described as trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, with an emphasis on meeting clients in the context of their cultural backgrounds and lived experiences.
Sessions are conducted in-person at the Pugsley Street location. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with Saturday and Sunday appointments available by arrangement. The practice accepts insurance and offers self-pay options. A complimentary consultation call is available for prospective clients to discuss their needs prior to scheduling.
The practice’s bilingual model and culturally integrated approach position it as a resource designed to serve communities that may face language or cultural barriers in accessing standard mental health services in the Salt Lake City region. Client intake and appointments can be initiated through the contact details below.
Contact: phone (385) 261-2171, email admin@loveandwellnesscounseling.com, fax (385) 261-2827.