Melinda (aka Mert) is a CSW. She graduated from Utah State University with her degree in Parks and Recreation Management. Later she decided to continue her education and received a Masters degree of Social work with a certificate in trauma responsive practice and military behavioral health at the University of Kentucky. Melinda has experience working with individuals who face significant trauma events in their lives. She has also worked closely with first responders as a peer support coordinator for the agency she retired from. Melinda also facilitated and developed an inter-agency team in the area of Utah where she worked. During that time, she enjoyed working with Law enforcement officers, firefighters, dispatch, and EMS. As Melinda developed her skills she began to enjoy working with individuals who recognize their struggles and mental health difficulties, any one who wants to learn tools to become their best self.

Cadin is a Clinical Social Worker who started his career in law enforcement. He received his Law enforcement certificate, SWAT Certificate, and CIT. He also pursued an education at Southern Utah Valley University. He received his bachelor’s in psychology and chose to continue his education at Utah State University and completed his master’s in social work. Cadin has experience working with couples, relationships, adult attachment issues, and law enforcement related concerns. He has also works with many individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. When working with couples Cadin likes to utilize EFT informed Therapy. When working with individuals he likes to utilize acceptance commitment to therapy or ACT. However, he will also look at what the client needs and best approach the session as needed. Cadin’s passion is to work with first responders and couples, but loves all clientele and the growth that difference situations can bring him. He spent the last five years working law enforcement and has a good understanding of the harsh reality the first responders sometimes face. During Cadin’s clinical education and training he put a lot of time into learning how to help couples. He enjoys helping people find the negative patterns in their life that have been contributing negatively to their relationships or their own personal mental health, and changing those patterns. Outside of work, Cadin loves baking, woodworking, working out, and playing computer games. Another passion of his is to ride his motorcycle, it gives him a sense of freedom and balance.

Gary is a graduate intern from Grand Canyon University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), as part of his studies, he has specialized in Marriage and Family Therapy. He completed his undergraduate studies at Weber State University in Family Studies and Health. He is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE-P) through the National Council of Family Relations (NCFR) and a Licensed Hospital Crisis Worker with experience in crisis intervention at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Mental Health Institute. Gary has worked as a first responder for twenty years and has extensive experience in crisis intervention. He was a founding member of the Weber/Morgan Safe Kids Coalition and the Domestic Violence Coalition. Gary has developed a passion for working with individuals of all ages, from children to older adults. He is uniquely trained to assist with a wide range of issues and admires the courage it takes to start counseling. He believes in fostering a safe, welcoming, no-judgment zone where you can embark on your healing journey. Gary employs evidence and strength-based methods in the therapeutic journey. He believes in people’s ability to learn and change for the better to achieve their desired goals. He aims to help you live a healthier, happier life filled with direction and purpose.

Charlotte is a licensed clinical social worker who started her education at Brigham Young University – Hawaii. After soaking up the sun and receiving her Bachelor of Social Work she decided to continue her education at the University of Utah and complete a Master of Social Work. Charlotte has experience working with mood disorders, autism and spectrum disorders, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, grief, and crisis evaluation/intervention. She also has a background in medical social work, school social work, residential treatment, and adoption. Charlotte enjoys working with a wide range of ages and life challenges, but has a particular passion with adolescents. Their honesty, resilience, and unpredictability not only keeps her sharp, but also inspires her daily. She offers a supportive and empathetic space, meeting individuals, couples, and families where they are, and walking with them toward healing and growth.

Cholana completed her Bachelors in Philosophy from BYU. She then decided to continue her education at the University of Phoenix where she received her clinical mental health counseling MS. If asked what type of therapy she feels most trained in her response is Trauma, including betrayal trauma, interpersonal relationships and communication, and general depression and anxiety. Cholana enjoys working with young adults. However, doing general outpatient, she has worked with a variety of people and conditions and enjoys working with everyone. She enjoys helping people better understand themselves and communicate their needs.

Karen went to Weber State University for her education she received two degrees. A BS in Communication with an emphasis in interpersonal and family communication and a BS in Social Work. She then decided to continue her education by receiving three master’s degrees. A Master of Professional Communication, Masters of Education in family Life Education, and a Masters of Social Work. She is very educated and finds happiness in expanding her mind to the fullest. Karen has experience working with grieving children and teens who have experienced loss by the death of someone they love or divorce. She also has extensive experience in working with teens in the high school levels who were dealing with various relationship, homeless, and family problems. Karen will also work with families and has volunteered as a mediator in the Ogden 2nd district court. She enjoys working with children, teens, young adults, couples, singles, and parents. Karen is very interested in people’s stories and helping them by listening with empathy and understanding. She tries to emphasize their strengths and focus on how they can improve their own lives by suggesting ways they can increase their awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while believing that listening and showing interest in the person is the first step in the therapeutic process. She gets satisfaction when they become self-aware and can break through thought processes that have kept them from living a happier life.