Welcome
Lilac Wellness is a space for Utah teens and adults to soften into healing through an embodied approach to psychotherapy. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and more, Paulina Dryden’s therapeutic framework is rooted in compassion, mind-body connection, and person- centered values. Together, you will explore your story, values, beliefs, strengths, and barriers in a nonjudgmental space, cultivate trust in yourself, and develop skills to help you deal with the hardships of life. Come as you are.
Compassion, Connection, and Trust in the Self
Core Values of Lilac Wellness
An Embodied Approach to Healing
“Embodiment” is the awareness of and connection between the body and mind. This is an important consideration in therapy because the body holds onto conscious and unconscious memories. While assigning language to our past and present feelings is incredibly healing, a sole focus on talking about wounds and traumas can sometimes reinforce negative beliefs and may leave you feeling stuck in therapy.
Contemporary research and ancient wisdom from people of the global majority (Native American, African, Asian, and Latin American cultures) posit that healing can be facilitated through a loving blend of vulnerable, reflective conversation and body-based work, including breath-work, meditation, and gentle movement.
Practice Offerings and Specializations
Paulina specializes in working with teens (13+) and adults with issues related to:
• OCD
• Trauma, PTSD, and/ or symptoms that might be commonly associated with “personality disorders”
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Attachment wounds
• Self Esteem
• Faith and life transitions
Therapy is trauma‑conscious and person‑centered, meaning you are the expert of you, and the work revolves around your needs and goals.
Meet Paulina
Outside of being a therapist, I am a sister, daughter, auntie, friend, and bunny mom. I grew up in various places (Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Pennsylvania again) but moved to Utah in 2017, where I began my studies at Utah State University and graduated in 2022 with my Master’s in Social Work. I love to write, read, draw, wander around, and be with loved ones.
Thanks to the wisdom of mentors, clients, colleagues, researchers, activists, kids, parents, artists, yogis, friends, and many, many other healers… everything I have learned has become and will continue to become Lilac Wellness.
