Credentials

• Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP)
• Certified 200-hour Hatha yoga teacher
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) in Utah
• Bachelor of Science in Sociology
• Master of Science in Counseling
• Trained in EMDR, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and Integrative Medicine
• Student of homeopathy

A few more things about me, because I've had people asking:

• I am homeschool-friendly.
• I support homeopathy and naturopathy.
• I support the nuclear family.
• I welcome radical critical thinking.
• I'm generally against pharmaceutical and surgical interventions.
• I believe in health freedom, not medical mandates.
• I'm LGBT-neutral, not "affirming."
• I am a Latter-Day Saint and I welcome everyone. I won't push you into religion.
• I can't help someone who doesn't want to be helped. I'm not a professional manipulator.
• Like most therapists, I don't have a doctorate degree, but I'm still classified as a healthcare provider.
• I've worked as a therapist at a community health clinic, a faith-based clinic, a university, and in several private practices.
• I've taught yoga in community classes and for corporate retreats.
• I see improvement in nearly 100% of cases when clients switch to whole foods.

My Story

Everyone has a story. I'll keep mine brief, but I know this will be meaningful to some readers. 

I was one of those kids who would cry at the thought of someone else suffering. Despite gender stereotypes, I'm very empathetic and have a strong desire to do meaningful work. That is, helping to improve other people's lives. That's what drove me to becoming a therapist.

Unfortunately, being empathetic also means being susceptible to depression and anxiety. As I grew up, I didn't know how to handle it. I saw therapists and doctors, but they didn't help much. I had the worst brain fog. At one point, I was pretty hopeless.

Eventually, I found myself going to the gym six days per week, doing cardio, weight training, and yoga. I abused the protein powders and bars. I drank a lot of smoothies. I felt great. But one day at work, we had a pizza party. I ate one slice and instantly felt lethargic. That was my "aha" moment which taught me that food affects how people feel! By way of poverty in my 20's as a university student, I had no health insurance and no means to get help. So I did research. 

Ever since then, which was 20 years ago, I've studied nutrition. I've moved away from the superficial nutrition (calorie-counting, protein bars, etc.) and slowly gone toward whole-food, ancestral nutrition. I think I've always been a holistic thinker, but it wasn't until later that I figured out how to entertain that gift. I've learned that the protein bars and powders really aren't all that great, and food as provided by nature is optimal.

When I went to graduate school, I intended to get into nutrition as a medicine for mental health. But they didn't teach it. No, they just taught the academic bias, the clinical jargon, and a very dry, conventional understanding of how to do therapy, which 99% of therapists still operate from. But legally speaking, it was a necessary evil and I got through it (and I still have to go through that a little to keep my license active).

Now, I am proud to be Utah's Nutritional Psychotherapist. I sought clinical nutrition training after graduate school, which I didn't get continuing education for, but it was important enough to me that I did it anyway! The knowledge I have now is a powerful approach that I was missing as a child. Improving gut health, balancing blood sugar, and eating nutrient dense foods goes a long way. Even most doctors don't understand this!

Philosophy

Anyone looking for a holistic healthcare provider whether in Logan, Utah, or online will be interested in my philosophy to make sure we're a good fit for each other. I've tried to make it concise.

I also offer nutrition for general health if you aren't looking for mental health treatment. Read more about my services here.

Mental Health Therapy in Utah

While I like to be as holistic as possible and my passion is for nutrition, I am also conventionally trained as a therapist. For those who need it, I do EMDR, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and emotional freedom techniques (EFT or “tapping”).

I may be the only nutritional and metabolic psychotherapist in the state of Utah. That means I could be the only licensed mental health therapist in the state who also practices clinical nutrition as a standalone service (let me know if you find another one; I'd love to collaborate).

Often, things like digestive issues, blood sugar problems, food sensitivities, and nutrient deficiencies are the biochemical sources of your mental illness or physical symptoms. You can feel better with conventional therapy or medication, but if you want lasting improvement by addressing more than just symptoms, you’ll want to address the lifestyle factors as well.

Clinical Nutrition in Utah and Nutrition-friendly States and Countries

Our bodies are part of nature, and Nature provides us with everything we need. The more we separate ourselves from nature, the more disease we have. The closer to nature, the better. Natural, organic food tends to be more nutrient-dense, purer, and more bioavailable than conventional foods. So that’s what we want for our bodies. Contrary to popular belief, food is far more than the sum of its calories. It’s not just fuel; It’s nourishment. If you feed your body with low-quality food, you can expect low-quality health. Quality matters! So while I do sell high-quality supplements for those who need the extra support, I teach that you can't out-supplement a poor diet and lifestyle. Diet and lifestyle come first, then supplementation if needed.

Are you wondering what kind of diet I might suggest? I generally lean toward an omnivorous, ancestral philosophy and one that is low-carb, but not always so low-carb that it's ketogenic. If you want help with following a vegetarian diet or carnivore, I am willing to work with you, but I will not work with strict vegans.

If you need help with weight loss, that may be a healthy goal, but I'm looking deeper at what health problems might be causing weight problems. If we can address the root cause, your weight management will be more sustainable and it won't result in yo-yo dieting.

Whether you want help with weight management, autoimmunity, digestive issues (such as IBS), inflammation, chronic fatigue, infertility, or something else, my approach will probably help!

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Further questions? Schedule a consultation (if you have a lot of questions) or send an email (if you just have something quick to ask).

See you soon,

Cody M. Cox, CMHC, NTP

Utah’s Nutritional Psychotherapist

Clinical Nutritionist & Holistic Mental Health Counselor

*Some would say that it’s politically incorrect to say “diet.” I consider it to be a scientific term referring simply to our eating patterns, whether planned or unplanned. It is not a weight-loss regimen unless you want it to be.