About Me

I am a cross-cultural, neurodivergent, creative arts therapist who has been in practice for 20 years.  I have a master’s degree in mental health counseling and a doctorate degree in somatic depth psychology.  Licensed in both New Mexico and Utah, I am a certified EMDR practitioner and certified pain reprocessing specialist. I welcome all ages and backgrounds who desire to explore their inner selves and find healing.  I work with individuals, children, families and couples.  Group expressive art therapy coming soon! 

Minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, Goat Mountain Counseling is grounded in nature and beauty.  Sit along side a babbling brook.  Walk through the trees.  Breathe in fresh air.  Play with art and movement.  Sit by a crackling fire. Allow the mountain trails to remind you of your inner strength and resilience, that life can take winding paths, and that there is always a new hill to climb and new horizons to be found.

Nestled in wooded hills and mountain peaks, Goat Mountain Counseling refers to the playful strength, resilience, and tenacity of the mountain goat, who is able to find their way through seemingly impossible terrain.  I invite you to allow Goat Mountain Counseling guide you through your own personal and difficult terrain to find new perspectives, insight, and healing.

*"Dr. Rodriguez has been able to get to the crux of things faster than any other counselor I have had. I appreciate that she checks in with me to see how I am doing before our scheduled appointment. She offers me homework that has been helpful. I feel understood and also softly challenged enough to work on what is needed." *

*"Right from the start I knew that Jeanette was the right therapist for me. She honored where I was in my journey and helped me to see an opportunity where before there was a wall. There's something about her counseling that is edgy and raw and I really like that... When I came to her, I was too close to see the big picture and she helped me to take a step back so I could find meaning in the chaos. I would recommend her to anyone." *

*"I love her. Life saver, life changing." *

*"Dr. Rodriguez is a fantastic human being. She listens to details and compounds what she hears into her insights. I feel at ease talking with her and have great confidence in her knowledge. I really like her vibes and true to fact observations. I find myself looking forward to hearing her wisdom." *

*"I love Jeannette! She helps you understand difficult times in a new perspective and really go through the feelings and emotions along with the difficulties you are going through. She has helped me to learn to be present in tough times, to understand how important and deserving I am, and how my attitude and perspective can change so much." *

*"Dr. Rodriguez has been able to get to the crux of things faster than any other counselor I have had. I appreciate that she checks in with me to see how I am doing before our scheduled appointment. She offers me homework that has been helpful. I feel understood and also softly challenged enough to work on what is needed." * *"Right from the start I knew that Jeanette was the right therapist for me. She honored where I was in my journey and helped me to see an opportunity where before there was a wall. There's something about her counseling that is edgy and raw and I really like that... When I came to her, I was too close to see the big picture and she helped me to take a step back so I could find meaning in the chaos. I would recommend her to anyone." * *"I love her. Life saver, life changing." * *"Dr. Rodriguez is a fantastic human being. She listens to details and compounds what she hears into her insights. I feel at ease talking with her and have great confidence in her knowledge. I really like her vibes and true to fact observations. I find myself looking forward to hearing her wisdom." * *"I love Jeannette! She helps you understand difficult times in a new perspective and really go through the feelings and emotions along with the difficulties you are going through. She has helped me to learn to be present in tough times, to understand how important and deserving I am, and how my attitude and perspective can change so much." *

*"In the month I’ve started with Dr. Rodriguez I’ve been able to feel more aware and happier with myself and my own emotions. She’s really such a great help and I’m excited to see how much progress I’ll continue to see further along in me working with her."*

*"Amazing experience working with Dr. Rodriguez. She was able to help me in dealing with my depression. Feel 100% better since communicating with her."*

*"Prof. Rodriguez is phenomenal. I am a particularly complex case and have many diagnoses that previous professionals have told me will never improve. She gives me hope and doesn’t make me feel like I am broken beyond repair. She is extremely intelligent, compassionate, and wise. She pulls answers and resources from a varied database of knowledge she has acquired and meets you where you are. I know she will change my life for the better forever."*

*"I have nothing but good things to say. This experience has been excellent and truly transformational for me. Dr Rodriguez is very professional and clearly well trained. She's a great listener and an excellent advisor. I always leave my session feeling way better than I did going into it. Highly recommended therapist!"*

*"Dr. Rodriguez helped me through a very traumatic time in my life. Her expertise showed immediately, as she showed compassion (that I needed) and guided me through various stages that I was going through. Her guidance was spot on. She was very responsive. I am so grateful to have her in my corner. :)"*

*"In the month I’ve started with Dr. Rodriguez I’ve been able to feel more aware and happier with myself and my own emotions. She’s really such a great help and I’m excited to see how much progress I’ll continue to see further along in me working with her."* *"Amazing experience working with Dr. Rodriguez. She was able to help me in dealing with my depression. Feel 100% better since communicating with her."* *"Prof. Rodriguez is phenomenal. I am a particularly complex case and have many diagnoses that previous professionals have told me will never improve. She gives me hope and doesn’t make me feel like I am broken beyond repair. She is extremely intelligent, compassionate, and wise. She pulls answers and resources from a varied database of knowledge she has acquired and meets you where you are. I know she will change my life for the better forever."* *"I have nothing but good things to say. This experience has been excellent and truly transformational for me. Dr Rodriguez is very professional and clearly well trained. She's a great listener and an excellent advisor. I always leave my session feeling way better than I did going into it. Highly recommended therapist!"* *"Dr. Rodriguez helped me through a very traumatic time in my life. Her expertise showed immediately, as she showed compassion (that I needed) and guided me through various stages that I was going through. Her guidance was spot on. She was very responsive. I am so grateful to have her in my corner. :)"*

*"Prof. Rodriguez has expertise in so many areas of counseling. She is patient, understanding and is great at explaining something by using an analogy if her client is confused or not able to grasp what is being said. I love that about her. She is so open and has a multitude of experiences. It was easy and comfortable to connect with her. She is neutral and not judgmental. I trust her completely."*

*"Dr. Rodriguez is amazing. She is thoughtful and kind. She listens to each person individually and makes you feel heard and seen. She doesn't pick sides and she helped us through so many issues. We will never be able to thank her enough. She helped save our marriage."*

*"Prof. Rodriguez is great. She takes the time to understand your concerns and provides practical advice in a supportive and empowering manner. She has been a great sounding board and has helped me gain more clarity and insight faster than I thought possible. Totally recommend her."*

*"I have really enjoyed working with Prof. Rodriguez. She is a great listener and very compassionate to my circumstances. I feel good knowing I can talk with her about anything. She also gives great, actionable steps and tools to take back into my day. I did have to go through a couple of other therapists to find her, but I am SO glad I was matched to her. I highly recommend her"*

*"Dr. Rodriguez is easy to talk to and understand. She has a really great ability to show you (instead of tell you) what is troubling you. I appreciate her gentle directions and explanations but most of all that she is realistic and genuine in her conversations."*

*"Prof. Rodriguez has expertise in so many areas of counseling. She is patient, understanding and is great at explaining something by using an analogy if her client is confused or not able to grasp what is being said. I love that about her. She is so open and has a multitude of experiences. It was easy and comfortable to connect with her. She is neutral and not judgmental. I trust her completely."* *"Dr. Rodriguez is amazing. She is thoughtful and kind. She listens to each person individually and makes you feel heard and seen. She doesn't pick sides and she helped us through so many issues. We will never be able to thank her enough. She helped save our marriage."* *"Prof. Rodriguez is great. She takes the time to understand your concerns and provides practical advice in a supportive and empowering manner. She has been a great sounding board and has helped me gain more clarity and insight faster than I thought possible. Totally recommend her."* *"I have really enjoyed working with Prof. Rodriguez. She is a great listener and very compassionate to my circumstances. I feel good knowing I can talk with her about anything. She also gives great, actionable steps and tools to take back into my day. I did have to go through a couple of other therapists to find her, but I am SO glad I was matched to her. I highly recommend her"* *"Dr. Rodriguez is easy to talk to and understand. She has a really great ability to show you (instead of tell you) what is troubling you. I appreciate her gentle directions and explanations but most of all that she is realistic and genuine in her conversations."*