About
Ed D Vaka'uta is a marriage, family, and individual mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience in helping clients with various issues, including depression, anxiety, addictions, and marital problems. Based in South Jordan, Utah, Ed offers in-office and teletherapy sessions through video and/or phone. He specializes in treating children and teen issues and has a Master's degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University-Provo. Ed's approach to counseling focuses on guiding clients to freedom, healing, and a more fulfilling life, using tested principles to improve self-knowledge and understanding. He believes that counseling is more than just sharing statistics or giving advice, but rather a process of communicating intelligence to connect and balance the brain, body, and behavior. Ed's guidance is personalized to each client's needs, helping them to overcome self-defeating mindsets, feelings, behaviors, and relationships.
Insurance & payment
Ed D Vaka'uta accepts BlueCross and BlueShield, Deseret Mutual Benefit Advisers, Public Employees Health Program, Regence, SelectHealth, and out-of-network insurance plans. Please verify with your insurance that he is in-network with your specific plan.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Deseret Mutual Benefit Advisers
- Public Employees Health Program
- SelectHealth
- Out of network
Listed fee: $100 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Anxiety treatment
Ed D Vaka'uta helps clients manage and overcome anxiety through personalized guidance and counseling.
Depression treatment
Ed offers counseling services to help individuals and families cope with depression and related issues.
Addiction treatment
Ed provides guidance and support to individuals struggling with addiction and related issues.
Marital and premarital counseling
Ed offers counseling services to help couples build and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships.
Child and teenage issues
Ed specializes in treating children and teen issues, providing guidance and support to help them overcome challenges.
Teletherapy
Ed offers teletherapy sessions through video and/or phone, making it convenient for clients to access his services from anywhere.