Our Clinicians

Catherine Priest – Clinic Manager Holladay

Catherine “Katie” Priest is the Clinic Manager at Highland Springs Specialty Clinic in Holladay. Katie’s worked with Highland Springs for over 8 years. Katie loves working in Behavioral health and being part of an amazing team, focused on client care. In her spare time, Katie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, photography, camping and being at the lake.

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Rob Dickerson – Clinic Manager HSSC Riverton

Rob Dickerson is the Clinic Manager at the Highland Springs Specialty Clinic in Riverton. Rob grew up in Alabama and has lived in Utah since 2002. Rob is a seasoned manager with a focus on sales and marketing. Rob previously worked in Business, but felt the need to work in healthcare from a young age. A big reason he chose to work at Valley was due to the focus on diversity and acceptance of employees and clients alike. When he’s not at work or school Rob enjoys reading, studying philosophy and history, and playing disc golf. He is completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration at Utah Valley University in Spring 2023

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Jeanne Racer, LCSW

Jeanne has worked in the mental health field for more than 25 years. She is a mother, grandmother, avid outdoor enthusiast, and understands the importance of self-care. Jeanne began her career in the mental health field by working with teenagers in a wilderness program then therapeutic boarding schools. She has worked with families from all socioeconomic backgrounds. For the past 7 years she has worked as a licensed professional therapist.

Jeanne understands that being a human involves highs and lows in life and her approach to therapy is to meet you where you are on your journey to obtaining the happy, healthy life you desire. Jeanne does this by providing a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment to help
you work through your difficulties utilizing various theoretical approaches to therapy such as Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialetical Behavioral Therapy. Jeanne has many years of experience in helping people of all ages manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, resolve relationship issues, & family conflicts, trauma, and many other difficulties. Jeanne sincerely believes that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step
to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage here and she is here to support you in that process.

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Kalin Amende PhD, LPC, NCC

You might be feeling ‘out of control’ or weighed down by symptoms of anxiety and depression. You could be struggling with self-esteem or unsure of your life’s purpose. Maybe you are ready to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and wanting to process unresolved issues that are inhibiting your growth and potential. These feelings and experiences are natural when experiencing the ebbs and flows of life, and it is my goal to help you work with and through them.

I integrate mindfulness and creative interventions with elements of cognitive behavioral, existential, and humanistic therapies to help you navigate the complexities of life. I help my clients identify goals, challenge existing and learn new perspectives, integrate strategies, and take active steps toward healing and growth.  I aim to foster an environment of compassion, acceptance, and nonjudgment where you can express and explore yourself exactly as you are. In my practice, I have gained the knowledge, education, and experience in working with an array of mental health issues across the lifespan, such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, adjustment/transition issues, and relational/familial conflict.

You did it! You sought out support, and you made the first step to connecting yourself to someone who can collaboratively help you develop a deeper understanding of you. Working with a counselor isn’t easy, and it takes tremendous courage, strength, and vulnerability to open yourself and your life to another person. I feel honored to be a part of this first step of healing and growth, and I hope to continue to be part of your exploration as you select a counselor that fits

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Abby Hall, LCSW

Works with ages 7+ (Telehealth 11+)

Abby is a Midwesterner who moved to Utah after earning her master’s degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. Abby has worked with children, youth, and families in the community for the past 3 years. She believes in strengthening the family system and working with clients to establish skills to reach their goals. Abby utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Family Systems therapies, among others approaches, according to the needs of her clients. In her spare time, Abby enjoys the outdoors, telling dad jokes, cozying up with a book and a latte, and spending quality time with close friends and family.

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Cary Shelton, LCSW

Cary Shelton is an LCSW with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and families with a wide variety of mental health and relationship challenges including depression, anxiety, sexual addictions, faith crises, and grief. He has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, and Solution-Focused therapies and with the Gottman approach to couples counseling, but mainly tries to fit his approach to what his clients need. He sees therapy as a collaborative effort of engagement with his clients to help them wade through some difficult times and gain the support, confidence, and coping skills they need for better functioning and fulfillment. He believes balance and self-acceptance are key to a meaningful and healthy life and he loves making people laugh, reading, movies, service, the outdoors, fitness, sports, family, and collecting root beer bottles.

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