Debbie Sutherland, LCSW has been working for thirty years with adults both in individual and couples therapy. She...
Debbie Sutherland, LCSW has been working for thirty years with adults both in individual and couples therapy. She has experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, women’s issues, life transitions, relationship concerns, adult ADD, and substance use disorders. Debbie has a casual style, believes in the healing power of humor and creative modalities, including dream exploration, inner child work, journaling, and art. She is trained in CBT, Motivational Enhancement, Client-Centered Therapy, DBT strategies, Functional Family Therapy, Psychodynamic and Attachment Theory. Specializations in DBT and CBT. Does not see under 18 years of age.
Traumatic experiences and adverse life events often negatively impact our ability to regulate our emotions and connect in...
Traumatic experiences and adverse life events often negatively impact our ability to regulate our emotions and connect in relationships. Not satisfied with a surface level reduction in symptoms Kjarsten uses a warm, collaborative approach while working with clients to alleviate the root causes of distress to achieve integration, resolution and personal growth. For this purpose, Kjarsten has completed training in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). These interventions help clients to return to or gain for the first time a lasting healthy level of functioning. Through coursework, internships, research assisting, employment and continuing education he has experience working with a broad range of demographics and diagnosis including Rehab, Residential Treatment, Adolescents, Adults, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Grief/Loss, Survivors of Physical/Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD.
Andrea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience. She is a culturally...
Andrea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience. She is a culturally competent practitioner and works easily with diverse populations from young children to adults and is highly-skilled in working with individuals, couples, and families. Andrea has over eight years of experience working in the addictions field and over two years of experience with both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. In addition, Andrea is a skilled child therapist with training in play therapy. Andrea uses strength-based models of therapy in which her clients learn skills to build positive emotions, optimism and resilience while decreasing unhelpful thinking, behaviors and emotions.
Dr. Malouf has been licensed as a clinical psychologist since 1975. His approach to therapy is client-centered. He...
Dr. Malouf has been licensed as a clinical psychologist since 1975. His approach to therapy is client-centered. He strives to create a therapeutic environment that is comfortable, non-judgmental and empathetic. To bring insight, healing and healthy change, his approach focuses on relationship, interactional patterns, and dynamics of individuals, couples and families within their unique family/cultural system. He focuses on how emotional and behavioral problems affect you and how you affect/maintain them.
Sharon has over 15 years of experience working with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar...
Sharon has over 15 years of experience working with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar illness. She is licensed as a domestic violence specialist. She has been the recipient of the Clinical Faculty of the Year Award for 2012 and Recipient of UCASA award for efforts to stop sexual violence in Utah 2012. She has been working with, and experienced in, addiction for the past 17 years. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy modalities. Sharon is a graduate from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, a Certificate in Criminology and Corrections and a Master of Social Work.
Gail has many years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in individual, group, gender issues,...
Gail has many years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in individual, group, gender issues, and marital and family therapy. Her focus is on building strengths, coping skills and communication skills. She has experience in teaching stress reduction techniques in individual and group settings. Other areas of expertise are working with patients and families dealing with health and end of life issues and Crisis Intervention.
Chris is an ordained Zen monk with 17 years of meditation practice and seven years of experience as...
Chris is an ordained Zen monk with 17 years of meditation practice and seven years of experience as a psychotherapist. He specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction issues, and phobias. Chris has graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Utah. He has worked for years in community mental health, in state hospitals and for the federal government as a combat trauma therapist.
Lanette is a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors, with over 15 years experience. She is...
Lanette is a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors, with over 15 years experience. She is certified in Basic EMDR with the EMDRIA Institute since 2012. Lanette has had advanced training in Trauma Treatment with the International Association of Trauma Professionals and is a Certified Expert Trauma Professional, and specializes in all levels of trauma treatment and dissociation. She is experienced in working with victims of domestic violence and people dealing with substance abuse issues. She has had training in Motivational Interviewing and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. Lanette has worked with diverse groups, including those with eating disorders, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, refugees, and individuals who have experienced the trauma of war.
Cory specializes in trauma treatment with children and adolescents. Cory has worked for a number of years with...
Cory specializes in trauma treatment with children and adolescents. Cory has worked for a number of years with at-risk youth and their families. She has experience working with grief and loss, substance abuse, crisis intervention, suicide/ self-harm, trauma, and domestic violence. She is trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and mind-body bridging.
David K. Bell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of counseling experience. He...
David K. Bell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of counseling experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree and completed The Certificate Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment from the University of Utah. David completed a Master’s of Arts in Education and Clinical Licensure Preparation Track at the University of Phoenix. He has worked with various and diverse groups, including children, adolescent, adult, and senior populations. David is committed to assisting clients to make meaningful, measurable changes in their lives by utilizing an eclectic, therapeutic style from multiple evidenced-based therapies. Areas of therapy include Individual, group, family, couples therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Divorce, Grief and Loss Issues, Transition Adjustment, Chemical Dependency, and Pornography addiction.
Dennis Tucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has been involved with helping adolescents and adults...
Dennis Tucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has been involved with helping adolescents and adults resolve their unique challenges and struggles since 1994. He has aided many people in resolving their challenges by focusing on their strengths and applying a ‘Person-Centered’ approach. His journey as a mental health professional began in 1992 when he graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Psychology. From there he received his Masters of Social Work from the University of Kansas in 1994. His therapeutic career has involved working with a variety of agencies and settings in the Salt Lake Utah area including adolescent residential treatment centers, the Utah State Prison, domestic violence, substance abuse, and sex offender populations, substance abuse groups, and even private practice. Mr. Tucker has been a clinical director, a supervisor, and currently runs a peer consultation group for the Utah Mental Health Counselor’s Association where he also acts as the treasurer. Dennis Tucker lives in Sandy Utah with his wife and family and continues to run his private practice while occasionally doing contract work with local agencies.
Karen Dastrup has worked in the field of psychotherapy for 24 years with families, parents with teens, couples,...
Karen Dastrup has worked in the field of psychotherapy for 24 years with families, parents with teens, couples, individual men and women, children with school difficulties, and veterans. Everyone experiences adversity at various time in their life’s journey. Do you want a safe place to be yourself, with someone who will come alongside you with understanding and acceptance? We have the capacity to overcome entrenched behaviors that no longer serve. Disappointments, anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic, social phobias, addictions, ADHD, and traumatic brain injury symptoms can all become less traumatic as you let Karen Dastrup partner with you using cognitive behavioral techniques to modify and change your responses and perceptions to empower and conquer situations that have been so limiting. Clients have said of her: “I appreciate the opportunity to experience an expert. She has taught me things about myself that would never have occurred in other therapy.” Another client stated: “I felt a significant shift from a state of emotional instability to a feeling of more wholeness and solidarity.” Let Karen Dastrup help you navigate through these natural life’s stages.
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