Therapy for LDS Returned Missionaries in Utah

You Came Home, But You Don’t Feel Like Yourself.

You thought coming home would bring relief. Instead, it’s been confusing.
People at church keep asking how you’re doing. You smile and say “good,” but inside, it feels off. You might feel anxious, heavy, or out of place, like you’re standing in the same world you left, but everything’s shifted.

If you came home early, there might be shame that never really went away. Maybe you still replay what happened, wondering what people think or what you could have done differently. You’re trying to move forward, but it feels like part of you is still stuck back there, still explaining, still apologizing, still unsure what you believe or how you fit.

The Hard Part Isn’t Coming Home, It’s Figuring Out Who You Are Now.

A mission can change you in ways you didn’t expect. You learned to push through tiredness, to put on a good face, to keep working no matter how you felt. When you came home, that switch didn’t turn off; you just kept pushing, even when it started to wear you down.

Now, you might notice:

• It’s harder to relax around people from your ward or old friends.

• You feel guilty if you’re not doing something “productive.”

• You don’t know what to say when people bring up your mission.

• You avoid situations where someone might ask personal questions.

That pressure to keep it together can make it impossible to actually feel ok.

Hey, I’m Marcus. I Help Returned Missionaries Make Sense of What Happened.

I work with men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are trying to figure out how to move forward after a mission that didn’t go as planned, whether that means coming home early, feeling burned out after finishing, or realizing it wasn’t what they expected.

You don’t have to worry about me pushing you toward or away from the church. My job isn’t to change what you believe; it’s to help you understand what’s going on inside the guilt, confusion, or tension that won’t let you rest and to give you space to breathe again.

We’ll take it one real conversation at a time. You don’t have to say the right thing or explain your beliefs. We’ll start wherever you are and work toward you feeling more steady and at peace with your experience.

How Therapy Works

Getting started is simple:

1. Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.
We’ll talk briefly about what’s been hardest and make sure therapy feels like a good fit.

2. Meet online from anywhere in Utah.
You can connect privately from your home, car, or dorm, no office, no awkward waiting rooms.

3. Start finding your footing again.
We’ll unpack what happened, sort through the emotions you’ve been carrying, and help you rebuild confidence and peace of mind.

What Happens If You Keep Pushing It Down

You’ve probably told yourself to just move on to focus on school, dating, or work, but the stress, shame, or self-doubt keeps slipping through. It shows up in small ways: snapping at people, zoning out, feeling heavy for no reason.

You can only keep pushing for so long before it starts to wear on you.

What Life Can Look Like Instead

Imagine being able to talk about your mission without tightening up or changing the subject. Imagine feeling calm around people again, not on edge, not worried about what they think. Imagine waking up without that quiet pressure in your chest, ready to move on with your life instead of rehashing what went wrong.

Therapy can help you make sense of what happened, let go of the shame, and feel like yourself again.

Therapy for LDS Returned Missionaries Across Utah

Marcus offers online therapy for LDS returned missionaries throughout Utah, including St. George, Cedar City, Provo, Park City, Salt Lake City, and Logan.
If your mission experience left you feeling anxious, embarrassed, or unsure of where you belong, therapy can help you process it and move forward with clarity.