Karem has specialized experience in working with addiction and mental health in both adults and adolescents. The last...
Karem has specialized experience in working with addiction and mental health in both adults and adolescents. The last four years she focused on the complex field of opioid addiction. She has extensive experience with working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system, as well as those diagnosed with anxiety, and depression. She believes in teaching, encouraging and empowering others by being a catalyst for change, striving to provide individualized and personalized treatment based on each client’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. She speaks Spanish fluently.
In the last 15 years, Joseph Tenney has provided over 10,000 hours of therapy. He worked extensively with...
In the last 15 years, Joseph Tenney has provided over 10,000 hours of therapy. He worked extensively with LDS Family Services, a non-profit Counseling, and Adoption Agency. He has his own private practice and has also worked in multiple residential treatment centers, directed social work in a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and for an IOP program treating substance abuse and domestic violence. He also has years of experience providing counseling in Spanish. He is very experienced in helping clients heal from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), emphasis on sexual trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions. Joseph has a passion for helping his clients change and thrive. Using his natural therapeutic ability, Joseph assists others by removing barriers to success in life and relationships. He has a wide variety of therapeutic practices that include Experiential, Rogerian, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Outside of work, Joseph enjoys building character in youth as a volunteer basketball coach. Other things that make him smile are his family, sports, spirituality, gardening, music, theater, literature, and technology.
Travis has experience in many areas but a few of my expertise include trauma, anxiety, PTSD, LGBT-related issues,...
Travis has experience in many areas but a few of my expertise include trauma, anxiety, PTSD, LGBT-related issues, and suicidal ideation. He is a current and active member of the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition. He is informed and compassionate towards the adversity that the LGBTQ+ population faces and comfortable meeting the client where they’re at in their life’s journey to help them be the best person that they can be. He brings a vast history of the experience of many years working as an EMT/ Firefighter and combat veteran. He is a survivor of suicide after his 13-year-old son took his life by suicide in 2012. He has dedicated many years being an advocate for suicide prevention and awareness. He is a kind, caring, and compassionate individual ready to meet the needs of his clients and help them thrive in their natural environment.
Jon has over a decade of experience working with at-risk youth and families. He has also taken an...
Jon has over a decade of experience working with at-risk youth and families. He has also taken an interest in multiple other populations and settings including; crisis work, medical social work & hospice, serving as a Reserve Mental Health Officer, and dual diagnosis counseling. He has enjoyed working with those who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, psychosis, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, trauma, parenting, and couples and family conflict. He takes a special interest in multiple treatment modalities including; DBT, CBT, Solution Focus Therapy, Family Systems, Person/Relationship-Centered Tx, Mindfulness, Mind-Body Bridging, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, applied EMDR, and Addiction Recovery Training. He is an individual who sees every moment and every situation as an opportunity and is passionate about helping others do the same, to be able to live with joy, confidence, and courage, and without fear or shame. He is currently working on a DBT Skills publication, and in this way, is looking forward to sharing many of the keys to success and happiness that have been given to him over the years.
Jamee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been working in the field as a social worker...
Jamee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been working in the field as a social worker for 17 years. She completed a Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Utah. She’s certified in Domestic Violence perpetrator assessment and treatment as well as forensic sexual abuse interviews. In the beginning 7 years of her career, she worked at Child and Family services rendering her extensive experience in working with children and families in crisis specifically children with significant attachment disorders and victims of neglect, physical and sexual abuse. She specialized in adoptions, home studies and facilitating treatment interventions for troubled teens. She’s taught parenting classes and engaged in individual and group therapy specializing in substance abuse and domestic violence assessment and treatment as well as psycho-educational groups. She has experience in the application of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and DBT. She works as a crisis worker in the Emergency Department at Utah Valley Hospital where she specializes in evaluating and assisting patients in crisis and identifying interventions that prove to be most beneficial yet tailored to their specific needs. She works with patients that suffer from Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Dissociative Identity disorder, substance abuse problems, personality disorders as well as somatoform disorders.
Julie came to the world of counseling after she realized her dream of changing the world through film...
Julie came to the world of counseling after she realized her dream of changing the world through film was more then she could achieve on her own. She has turned that passion for discovering and helping heal the stories and worlds of people one person or family at a time. Julie has worked with diverse populations throughout her career and has experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, abuse, trauma, and more. She has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has worked with a number of children and adolescents employing this method. She is fluent in Spanish and feels blessed to bring healing to that community as well. Julie strives to increase her knowledge and experience within the Counseling world so that she can provide her clients with the help and healing they seek in their lives.
Dr. Turner has more than 20 years of experience in educational and clinical settings. She is a health...
Dr. Turner has more than 20 years of experience in educational and clinical settings. She is a health service provider in psychology and practices developmental neuropsychology for children and teens. Dr. Turner provides national lectures and local workshops on attention, memory, parenting, emotional and behavioral disorders, and school advocacy. Her passion is to empower and inspire parents (and their children) through education and compassion to bring balance back to the home and success in school. Dr. Turner offers psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults.
Melissa believes in each individual’s ability to heal and grow through personal obstacles. She works with clients to...
Melissa believes in each individual’s ability to heal and grow through personal obstacles. She works with clients to help them develop a deeper self-understanding and work towards resetting negative or self-damaging thoughts and behaviors. Helping you create new healthier patterns is one of her goals. Clients find Melissa to be warm and supportive as she listens. She truly cares to understand each person’s individual experiences. Melissa has experience working with many client concerns including trauma, abuse, sexual assault, challenging family dynamics, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and other life obstacles. She is EMDR trained and can offer counseling services in English or Spanish.
Linda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience working with adults in outpatient settings....
Linda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience working with adults in outpatient settings. She believes in creating a compassionate, positive, supportive environment while providing a safe, healthy setting for clients to explore their own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to gain insight and self-acceptance. Client-centered therapy focuses on mindfully gaining coping skills necessary to manage life challenges and building confidence to reach their goals. Linda has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, mindfulness and stress reduction. She has a special interest in working with women having difficulty with changing roles and expectations in their current lives while resolving painful issues from their past.
Jeanette has invested over 20 years in pursuit of her professional passion- guiding individuals of all ages in...
Jeanette has invested over 20 years in pursuit of her professional passion- guiding individuals of all ages in discovering their inner strengths. Jeanette individualizes treatment, focusing on each person’s unique ability to adapt and change to the challenges in life. Jeanette has training in Motivational Interviewing, CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, DBT (dialectic behavioral therapy), guided imagery and self-relaxation, and play therapy. With training from Gonzaga University and the University of Utah, Jeanette has experience in working with individual therapy, couples, families, children, groups, as well as treatment for those challenged by health issues. Helping to improve relationships, recovering from grief, trauma, divorce, and postpartum depression are special interests.
Richard was born in New Zealand but grew up in Australia. He has been married for 42 years,...
Richard was born in New Zealand but grew up in Australia. He has been married for 42 years, has 4 kids and 11 grandchildren. He has played in a band for the past 40 years, is a songwriter and on occasion is an active emcee for Utah public events. He recently completed a full-length motion picture movie script. Prior to working at Highland Springs, he provided clinical services for United States Dept. of Justice. He has experience in private practice, DCFS foster placement, anxiety, depression, Addiction Recovery, Sexual Dysfunction, Sex Offending, Sexual Victims, Family Dysfunction Therapy. Couples Therapy. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. study in Clinical Psychology.
Melissa has a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Westminster College. She empowers individuals to grow and...
Melissa has a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Westminster College. She empowers individuals to grow and create personal safety by listening with a nonjudgmental ear. With a warm, compassionate approach she seeks to help clients understand their symptoms and develop practical solutions to change their relationship to those symptoms and the stressors involved. With over 6 years in the mental health field, her transparent and down-to-earth approach has assisted clients ages 17-80 with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ-related issues, addiction, surviving sexual and domestic abuse, and spirituality. She has also assisted individuals, couples and families navigating difficult transitions and/or traumas. The types of therapy that she relies on most are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and other mindfulness-based and strength-based approaches.
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