Clinicians who are listed on this referral directory have asserted they are currently licensed in the jurisdiction they practice in, have signed the Code of Ethics MMHA adheres to, are in agreement with MMHA positions, goals and mission statement, and are expected to meet their profession's standards for practice. However, MMHA does not monitor this information (government departments play this role) and cannot guarantee that services rendered by these individuals meet professional standards or your personal satisfaction.
If there are any issues/feedback regarding any of the providers on this list, especially of an ethical nature, please contact a member of the board.
States/Countries other than Utah(by alphabetical order)
Alabama
Website: Counseling & Therapy Services, LLC
Areas of Expertise: Couples/Relationship Issues LGBTQ+ & Genderfluidity, Faith Transitions, Mixed Faith Relationships, Infidelity, Trauma, PTSD, Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Disabilities, Communication Skills, Parenting, Intimacy, Sexuality, Compulsive Behaviors, Mindfulness, Boundaries, TF-CBT, Kink D/s.
Services: Marriage & Family Therapy and Individual Therapy with Couples, Families, Adults, Adolescents, & Children. Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse Training. Safe Sanctuary Consultation, Professional and Ecclesiastical Consultation. Workshops, Ethics & Communication Skills Training. Remote services available. Licensed in AL, GA, & PA.
Arizona
Dr. Gary Tenney, PhD - Gilbert
Website: drgarytenney.com
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Chronic Stress, Anger management, Trauma and PTSD, Faith Transitions, Spirituality and Religious Issues, Relationship Issues, Men’s Issues.
Services: Individual therapy, Couples Therapy
California
Emily Celis, MS, MFTI, PCCI - Santa Ana
Website: www.theopendoorcenter.org & Symmetry Solutions
Areas of Expertise: LGBT Population, Faith Transition/Crisis, Multicultural or Ethnic Populations, Young Adult Population, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Self-Esteem and Body Issues, and Addiction
Services: Children, Adolescents and Adult Population, Couples Therapy, Play/Sand Tray Therapy
Dr. Bonnie Ray Kennan, PsyD, MFT, CGP - Torrance/West Los Angeles
Website: www.drbonniesrelationshiprehab.com/
Areas of Expertise: Relationships, Faith Transitions, Mixed-Faith Couples and Families
Services: Therapy services for couples and individuals. Group therapy.
Gail Nicolaysen-Shurtleff, LMFT - Available for Online Therapy Services throughout the State (currently living abroad but licensed in California)
Website: https://thegiftofbeingheard.shurtleffccs.com/
Rebecca Williams, LMFT - Riverside
Website: www.iecouplescounseling.com
Areas of expertise: Interfaith Couples, Marriage Therapy, Faith Crises, Addiction
Services: Individual and Couple Therapy, Teens, Online Sessions available to people throughout California.
CANADA
Verlyne Christensen, M.Sc., Psychologist - Calgary, Alberta
Website: www.Verlyne.com
Areas of expertise: Parenting, Couples Counseling, Depression, Anxiety/Worry, Self-Esteem, Stress, Anger, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Religious Issues.
I am particularly interested in faith transition and the impact on personal, couple and family dynamics (please click here for more details).
Services: Individual (6yrs+), Couple and Family Counseling, Online Consulting
Colorado
Ethan Bratt, MS, LMFT - Greeley and Fort Collins
Website: Pivotal Counseling
Areas of Expertise: Relationship Repair and Recovery, Communication and Conflict, Infidelity, Sexuality Issues for Women and Men, Desire Discrepancy, OCSB (Out of Control Sexual Behaviors), LGBTQ Issues
Services: Therapy with individuals (from tweens on up), couples, and families. In-Person and Televideo.
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Andrew L. Brimhall, MA, MFT - Fort Collins
Phone: 970-491-5337
Areas of Expertise: Multiculturalism and Diversity, Adoption, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Sexual Issues, Trauma, Substance Use.
Services: Individual and couples counseling for Colorado State University Students
Debra Brown Gordy, MS MRET
Website: https://www.thesophiawomensinstitute.com/counseling-for-lds-women/
Areas of Expertise: Women’s Issues, Women’s Sexuality and Sexual Healing, Women’s Spirituality, Women’s Growth and Personal Empowerment, Women Married/Divorced from Gay Men, Faith Crises, Faith Transitions, Couples, Divorce, Remarriage, Abuse and Trauma Healing, Childhood Trauma and Religious Trauma.
Services: Individual and couples counseling, coaching and Energy Psychology, Advanced specialty in Energy Psychology for trauma, multi-generational and trans-dimensional concerns. Workshops, classes, retreats, women’s circles and other women’s gatherings. Women’s rituals for life cycle events, other rites of passage and life transitions. Works virtually and via phone with clients throughout the US and Canada.
Florida
Kelly Furr, Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern - Parkland
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise: Couple and Parent-Child Relationships, Spirituality and Religious Issues, Crisis Counseling After a Traumatic Event, Grief and Loss, Perfectionism, Sports and Performance Psychology, Women's Issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, Multiculturalism and Diversity, Disabilities
Services: Therapy with Families, Couples and Individuals, Psycho-Educational Presentations, Online Coaching
Georgia
Website: Counseling & Therapy Services, LLC
Areas of Expertise: Couples/Relationship Issues LGBTQ+ & Genderfluidity, Faith Transitions, Mixed Faith Relationships, Infidelity, Trauma, PTSD, Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Disabilities, Communication Skills, Parenting, Intimacy, Sexuality, Compulsive Behaviors, Mindfulness, Boundaries, TF-CBT, Kink D/s.
Services: Marriage & Family Therapy and Individual Therapy with Couples, Families, Adults, Adolescents, & Children. Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse Training. Safe Sanctuary Consultation, Professional and Ecclesiastical Consultation. Workshops, Ethics & Communication Skills Training. Remote services available. Licensed in AL, GA, & PA.
Milena Skollar, LCSW - Atlanta
Website: Atlanta Relationship Institute
Areas of Expertise: ScreamFree Certified Leader, Parenting, Marital Concerns, Sexual Abuse, Loss/Death, Violence, Substance Dependence, Divorce
Services: Therapy (Individual, Couple and Family), Adult/Adolescent/Children Population, Speaking Engagements
Kansas
Natasha Helfer Parker, MS, LCMFT, CST - Wichita
Website: natashaparker.org, symmetrysols.com
Areas of Expertise: Sexuality (Certified Sex Therapist), LGBTQ Affirming, Faith Transition, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Marital Dynamics, Adolescents
Services: Individual, Marriage/Couple and Sex Therapy, On-line Services, Professional and Ecclesiastical Consultation, Workshops, Spanish Speaking Services, AASECT Supervision, The Mormon Therapist Blog, Mormon Sex Info Podcast, Mormon Mental Health Podcast
Idaho
Lisa Patterson Butterworth - Boise
Website: Symmetry Solutions
Areas of Expertise: Faith Transitions, Spirituality, Body Image, Sexuality, LGBTQ+ Issues.
Services: Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy; Online Distance Services
Illinois
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, PhD, LCPC - Winnetka
Website: finlayson-fife.com
Areas of Expertise: Sexuality, Faith Transition
Services: Therapy, On-line Coaching, Workshops
Indiana
Ruth Ogden Halstead, LMFT - Crown Point
Website: ruthsfamilytherapy.com
Areas of Expertise: Couple’s Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Co-Parenting, Sex Therapy, Self-Injury, Family Conflict Services: Couples, Family, Adolescents, LGBT
Services: Therapy: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Family, Couple, Individual
Montana
Sara Hughes-Zabawa, LCSW, LMSW - Billings
Website: Sarahugheszabawa.com & Symmetry Solutions
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness,
Depression, Faith Transitions/Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, Holistic Wellness & Mindfulness, LGBTQ+ Affirming Services, Stress Management, Trauma, Women's Issues, Perfectionism, & Disordered Eating
Services: Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy and Wellness Coaching and Consultation Services (online and in person)
Massachusetts
Dr. Sara Lafkas, LICSW, Ed.D. - Brookline
Website: therapists.psychologytoday.com
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic Stress, Women’s Mental Health, Relationship Concerns, Self-esteem, Spirituality and Faith Transitions, Adult Development
Services: Individual Therapy (adolescents and adults), Couple Therapy
Minnesota
Catherine Russell, MSW, LICSW - Metropolitan Twin Cities
Website: catherinerussellcounseling.com
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Chemical Dependency, Postpartum Depression, Death of a Child, Adjustment to Medical Conditions, LGBT Issues, Parenting Concerns, Faith Transitions
Services: Therapy
The Netherlands
Gail Nicolaysen-Shurtleff - Available for Online Therapy
Website: agiftofbeingheard.wordpress.com
Oregon
Julie Keanaaina, LCSW, MBA
Website: https://www.westernpsych.com/directory/julie-keanaaina
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Eating Disorders , Grief/Death, Religious/Spiritual Issues, Adoption, Parenting Issues, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Terminal illness issues, LGBTQ+, Family Therapy
Services: Individual, Group and Family Therapy, On-line Services, Workshops
Washington
Dr. Robert P. Allred, Ph.D. - Kent
Website: www.healthpointchc.org
Individuals must be established as a primary care patient in order to receive an internal referral to the behavioral health team.
Areas of Expertise: LGBTQ+ affirming, substance use disorders, trauma, refugee health, depression, anxiety, child & adolescent ADHD, behavioral health (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, insomnia, asthma, etc.), and subclinical concerns.
Services: Integrated primary care behavioral health consultation providing brief intervention and referral to more intensive services as needed (PCBHC model). Child, adolescent, and adult services. Suboxone for opiate use disorders. HRV biofeedback.
Aimee Heffernan, LMFT - Redmond
Website: aimeeheffernan.com
Areas of Expertise: Relationships, Grief & Loss, Self-esteem, Boundaries, Addiction, Identity/Sense of Self, Body and Self-image, Sexuality, Spirituality and/or Crisis of Faith, Infidelity Recovery, Pre & Post Divorce Therapy, LGBTQ Affirming
Services: Couple/Marriage Therapy, Individual Therapy, Online Coaching
Utah
Utah
Kristin Bennion, LCSW – Provo
Website: intimateconnectionscounseling.com
Areas of Expertise: Sex Therapy, Eating Disorder Treatment, Spirituality and Religious Issues, Women’s Issues, Anxiety and Depression Management, Single Adult Concerns, LGBTQ Concerns and Trauma.
Services: Individual, Couples, and Group Therapy with teenagers and adults; Sex Education; Workshops; Presentations.
Dr. Marty Erickson, PhD - Provo
Website: alliancebehavioral.com
BYU students who wish to see Dr. Erickson can go to caps.byu.edu
Areas of Expertise: Depression, Anxiety, Religious Issues/Faith Transitions, Men’s Issues, Premarital Therapy, Compulsive Behavior, Anger, Career, Parenting, Eating Issues, Negative Body Image, Trauma/Abuse, Single Adult Issues, and Multiculturalism/diversity (race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.), LGBT Population.
Services: Individual, Couple/Marital, and Family Therapy
Dustin Hall, LCSW - Bountiful
Website: www.saltcitymentalhealth.com
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety Disorders, Couples, Depression, OCD, Relationships, Transitions
Services: Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups, Workshops
Lisa Tensmeyer Hansen, MS, LMFT - Provo
Areas of Expertise: Youth and family difficulties, couple conflict, EMDR and trauma therapy, spirituality and religious issues.
Services: LGBT affirmative youth, family, individual adult and couple therapy.Website: encircletogether.org/flourish
Julie de Azevedo Hanks, MSW - Salt Lake County
Website: wasatchfamilytherapy.com
Areas of Expertise: Relationship Problems, Life Transitions, Women’s Mental Health, Depression, Eating Disorders, Sexual Issues, Childbirth/Postpartum/Infertility, Childhood Abuse, Family Therapy
Services: Marriage Therapy, Family Therapy, Private Practice Consultations, Workshops
Shannon Hickman, MSW, LCSW - Taylorsville
Website: corehealingcounseling.com
Areas of Expertise: Sexuality, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Spirituality & Religion, Trauma
Services: Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy, Group Therapy
Jesse P. Higgins, LMFT, CFLE - Uintah Basin
Website: higginsfamilycenter.com
Areas of Expertise: Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy, Trauma/PTSD, LGBTQI Issues, Spiritual Crisis, Adolescents, Addiction, Parenting, Suicide Ideation, Self-Harming
Services: Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy, Parenting Education, Internet Video Sessions, Spanish Speaking
Kim Mack - Murray, Layton, Lehi
Website: https://www.wiconicc.com
Areas of Expertise: LGBTQ, Anxiety, Relationships, Spirituality, Mindfulness, Life Direction, Depression and Crisis Assessment.
Services: Family Therapy & Individual Therapy
John Rector, Ph.D. - Salt Lake City
Website: johnmrector.com
Areas of Expertise: Crises of Identity or Faith, Depression, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, Compulsive Behaviors, Addictions, Trauma, Women's Issues, Self-Esteem, Relationships, LGBTQ Adjustments, Mindfulness, Rational Thinking
Services: Individual Therapy, Therapy with Adolescents
Shannon Ricks, LMFT – Orem, Salt Lake City, online
Website: betterselfservices.com, https://www.virtualtherapistnetwork.com/shannon-ricks/
Areas of Expertise: Eating Disorders, Body Image, Faith Transition, Women’s Issues, Anxiety and Depression Management, LGBTQ Affirming, Single Adult Concerns, Parenting Concerns, and Premarital Counseling.
Services: In Person or Video conference: Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
Natalie Townsend, CMHC - Cedar City
Paige Vandersloot, LAMFT - Utah County
Jennifer White, CSW - Sandy
Website: www.sandycounselingcenters.com/ or www.symmetrysols.com/
Areas of Expertise: Depression, Anxiety, Sexuality, Trauma, Relationship Dynamics, Faith Transitions, Substance Use Disorders, Services for Domestic Violence offenders
Services: Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy; Online Distance Services