Staff

Hometown & Places Lived: I’m originally from Ogden Utah, but have also lived in Washington, California, and Belize.

Clinical Approach/Interests: I enjoy connecting with people and learning more about their lives, passions, doubts, and dreams. Since no one knows your story better than you, I put great emphasis on listening to your experiences and perspectives. We can work together to explore a path to healing, understanding that your journey is unique, shaped by every aspect of your life and identity. I also enjoy studying the emerging research on psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, particularly in regards to healing trauma survivors, and those with treatment-resistant depression. 

Other Interests: In my free time I enjoy international travel, road trips, hiking, camping, live music, yoga, meditation, art and spending time with my family, friends, and dogs.

Hometown & Places Lived: New Jersey, California, and Utah.

Clinical Approach/Interests: As a clinician, I take a systemic approach and love working with issues of identity development across the lifespan. This involves helping people to better thrive in their lives by considering how cultural and biological systems, experience, and attachment inform our self-concept. I often consider how trauma, abuse, and neglect has interrupted healthy development. As an EMDR practitioner, I specialize in treating traumatic stress disorders including PTSD and developmental trauma. Within a short-term model, considerable time is spent on education about symptoms and if appropriate, trauma processing.

Other Interests: Reading, gardening, travel, skiing, baking (I’ve taken several professional patisserie classes) hiking, laughing, eating, religion and spirituality, and re-watching the Fast and Furious movies.

Hometown & Places Lived: Northwest Michigan; Indiana; Chicago, IL; Maui, Hawaii; Utah.

Clinical Approach/Interests: My therapeutic style is eclectic, but I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Therapy, and trauma-informed and humanistic perspectives. I am well versed in working with individuals with concerns in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I am passionate about my work and thoroughly enjoy this career.

Other Interests: Time with family and friends, hiking, kayaking, camping, skiing, reading, and cooking.

Hometown & Places Lived: Washington DC, Indonesia, Maryland, North Carolina, and now Utah.

Clinical Approach/Interests: Everyone has a unique story and therapy isn’t going to look the same for any two people. As a clinician I am committed to remaining curious and open to one’s individual story. My aim as a clinician is to create a space that fosters a sense of safety, trust, and openness. I primarily utilize a humanistic therapeutic approach but incorporate other modalities to best fit the needs of those I serve. While as a clinician it is imperative to be strongly grounded in evidence-based practices, I find it equally as important to be genuine and compassionate within this very connection- based work. Social justice awareness and advocacy is important to me; and I strive to be an ally, advocate, and collaborator.

Other Interests: I enjoy rock climbing, coaching climbers, music jam nights with friends, exploring places near wherever I am living, drawing, reading, hiking, finding new musical artists, and spending time with friends and family.

Hometown & Places Lived: I grew up in Utah.

Clinical Approach/Interests: I have worked for a long time as a therapist and have always been impressed with the strength of people. My therapeutic approach reflects that I recognize each person as a combination of multiple identities. I work to assist each person to identify their strengths and to use their skills in a way that might be new and creative to solve the problems that bring them to my office. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic approaches.

Other Interests: My own mental wellness is renewed when I garden – it is so rewarding to pick my own vegetables. I love to cook and try new recipes out on my unsuspecting family and friends. I love animals. I love to travel and see new places, meet new people and try new activities. I am also a bit of a bookworm – I am usually reading 3 or more books at any given time.

Hometown & Places Lived: I was born in Guatemala. I have lived in Los Angeles, Seattle, Missouri, and now Utah.

Clinical Approach/Interests: My motto "When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark." I will do my best to sit with you in your distress. I will listen to you and check in frequently to make sure I understand your story. I will be open to learn from you. I will continue to seek out training, resources, and experiences that will help us both. I will do my best to always be human, show you compassion and empathy. You will have a space that you know you can return to when you need or want to. 

Other Interests: I am a first-generation college graduate. I am Weber State Alumni, class of 2006.  I am a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a mentor, an adviser, a social justice advocate. I love sports.  I love movies and books that inspire me. I AM ME AND I AM HERE!

Hometown & Places Lived: I grew up and lived in various parts of Northern Utah.

Clinical Approach/Interests: Be who you are. I believe that everyone has all the tools they will ever need within them. My therapeutic approach is a Solution Focused approach that focuses on outcomes, positivity, and your personal strengths to reach your most desired outcome. I believe in the power of owning your story and being who you truly are. My specific therapeutic and research interests are faith and spirituality, specifically dealing with transitioning and doubt.

Other Interests: I used to teach music so music is still a huge part of my life, whether it’s playing, arranging, or listening to honestly any type of music, I know how big of an impact it can have. I love trying new foods and cooking new things. I like relaxing with video games, comics, movies, and board games. I love getting out into Utah’s amazing outdoors and biking, hiking, and paddle boarding.

Hometown & Places Lived: Seattle, WA; Marin, CA; Provo and Ogden, Utah.

Clinical Approach/Interests: I work holistically to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and attention-deficit disorders. I welcome neurodiversity!

Other Interests: Spending time with family; being a hubby and dad; being a pup parent to my two adorable dogs (Banjo the goldie and Sunny the goldendoodle); music (playing piano, guitar and banjo, singing, and listening to an eclectic mix of styles); sports (avid baseball and Seattle sports fan); fitness (Freeletics free athlete, cycling, sprinting, jump-roping, versaclimbing, dumbbell, kettlebell and macebell training, HIIT training, calisthenics and bodyweight exercise); and being outside in the natural world to take in the beauty, grandeur and wonder of it all!

Hometown & Places Lived: I have lived in Colorado and Utah.

Clinical Approach/Interests: I am dedicated to providing a nonjudgmental safe space for clients and am devoted to listening. Through an integrated approach, I am prepared to offer tailored treatment plans based on an individual’s strengths, relationships, challenges and goals. I offer sincerity, compassion and authenticity throughout this collaborative process.

Other Interests: My family. I love the sky, trees and fresh air, and am so happy to live among the mountains of Utah. I love to explore and travel to learn other ways of doing things. I am an artist, I mostly paint in oils, and appreciate all other inspiring artists and creative adventurers.

Hometown & Places Lived: Ogden, UT.

Clinical Approaches/Interests: I approach counseling from what is called a biopsychosocial perspective, which is a way of seeing people through a holistic lens and considering the physical, mental, and societal factors that interact to create wellness. With the biopsychosocial perspective in mind, I tend to work from person-centered and strength-based therapeutic modalities. Person-centered therapy puts the client as the expert of their own experience, while strength-based therapy highlights the strengths one has to overcome adversity.

Other Interests: I enjoy staying physically active. I love sports such as basketball and boxing, and I often take jogs to keep my mind and body clear. I enjoy reading and playing chess. Other interests include spending time with my family and friends, as my relationships matter greatly to me. I hold the conviction that relationship is therapy, and for that reason, I make a point to spend as much time possible with those who I love.

Hometown & Places Lived: I am from Billings, Montana. I have lived in Colorado and now in Brigham City, Utah.

Clinical Approach/Interests: Come as you are. Therapy is a place of understanding and a place to be real. I see my role as providing a safe place to be heard, try out new solutions, and find strengths that will allow you to meet your goals moving forward.   

Other Interests: I love food (cooking and eating), the outdoors, and video games. I am equally comfortable on a couch watching nerdy movies with my husband and dogs as I am spending a whole day hiking up a mountain and training with my search and rescue k9.

Hometown and places lived: Ogden, Utah; San Antonio, Texas; Grand Junction, Colorado.

Clinical Approach/Interests: Throughout my years of experience, working in a wide variety of settings as a clinical therapist, I have developed an eclectic approach in working with individuals and groups. I value the experiences of each person I work with, understanding the key to effective change, healing, personal growth and an overall improved quality of life lies within each individual; therefore I strive for a collaborative relationship within the context of counseling. I encourage clients to actively engage in their own process of identifying and solving problems, challenging ineffective patterns of thinking and behaving as well as setting personal goals for their future.   

Other Interests: Travel, family, mindfulness, reading, history, theatre, and music.