About Us

Dr. Johnson graduated with his PhD from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2010 and completed a postdoctoral residency at the National Center for PTSD. He has experience working in Veterans Affairs Healthcare, community mental health, wilderness and residential therapy. He also completed a certificate in sex therapy from the University of Michigan and is an AASECT certified sex therapist.

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David primarily works with adults and has expertise in the treatment of trauma, specifically PTSD. For this reason he often sees Veterans, first-responders, and survivors of sexual or physical assault. He also provides evidence-based treatment of anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders. Finally, David is a couples therapist with training in sex therapy. He enjoys working with couples to see partners grow closer to each other and is dedicated to promoting hope for those who have suffered from sexual health challenges. 

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Dr. Johnson is an in-network provider with the following insurance companies: Aetna, BCBS, Select Health, University of Utah, PEHP, EMI, Veterans Community Care Program, Lyra, Blunovus, Voc Rehab, MotivHealth, Health EZ, Direct Care Administrators, MBA, Covenant. He is an out-of-network approved provider with Tricare. 

Anarie completed a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Utah State University and is a
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She has experience working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, faith transitions, sexuality, body image, and relationship concerns.

Anarie enjoys working with adults who are ready to get support in addressing significant life
stressors and creating stronger, deeper relationships. She is passionate about creating a safe space for clients to explore their feelings, identify needs, heal emotional wounds, make choices aligned with their values, and become more secure in their sense of self.

 

Anarie also works with couples who need assistance managing conflict and growing close to one another, using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and tools from the Gottman Method. Employing a variety of evidence-based methods and a trauma-informed lens, she assists clients in finding relief from their challenges. 

Anarie is part of the LGBTQ Therapist Guild of Utah and is an in-network provider with the following insurance companies: Aetna, Select Health, Veterans Community Care Program (pending), BCBS (pending), Lyra (pending), University of Utah, PEHP, EMI, MotivHealth, Health EZ, Direct Care Administrators, MBA, Covenant.

Chelsea completed her master's degree at the University of the Cumberlands and is licensed as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her prior career was in education, where she has a Master's of Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University. She spent 20 years working with students and families with a special focus on disability, neurodiversity, mental health, and experiential learning. Chelsea loves working with people and understands the nuances of how people learn, grow, and change.  

 

Chelsea's passion for mental health comes from a deep desire to help alleviate suffering and a commitment to the belief that healing is possible. As a dedicated meditation and mindfulness practitioner, Chelsea takes a gentle, embodied, self-compassionate approach to therapy, where she believes that with the right support, the client always has the ability within them to change. She has experience with issues related to parenting/family life, disability, neurodiversity, anxiety, educational concerns/homeschooling, relationships and communication, spiritual abuse/religious trauma, women's issues, chronic pain/illness, childhood trauma, and mood/anxiety regulation.

 

Chelsea also has advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, an evidence-based approach aimed at helping individuals reframe their experience of chronic pain and illness. Additionally, she is a qualified Learning to Breathe instructor, a program rooted in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), designed to support individuals in developing self-awareness, enhancing emotional regulation, and increasing overall well-being. 

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Chelsea is an in-network provider with the following insurance companies: Aetna, Select Health, University of Utah, PEHP, EMI, MotivHealth, Health EZ, Direct Care Administrators, MBA, Covenant. 

Andrea Rivera earned a Bachelor’s in Film and Media Arts from the University of Utah and later returned to complete a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Her background in creative expression informs her interest in how art can deepen emotional insight and connection. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University.

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Andrea has provided support in a variety of care settings, including work within a hospital behavioral health unit. She primarily works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. Her therapeutic approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with attention to how significant life events shape self-concept and emotional patterns.

Andrea believes that while people have many ways to express their inner experiences, identifying what needs to be expressed—and how—can be challenging. Therapy offers space for reflection, meaning-making, and growth, and creative processes can support exploration through symbolism and perspective.

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She is committed to fostering self-compassion, personal understanding, and intentional growth. Andrea is especially passionate about helping adults reconnect with their sense of self and purpose, as well as supporting individuals and couples in developing communication skills, healthy boundaries, and fulfilling relationships.

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Andrea provides low fee therapy services to help enable all to access care. 

Katie Johnson has a Master's Degree in Social Work and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2009. She has extensive experience working with children and families surrounding issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, behavioral and relationship issues. 

 

Katie has worked with numerous teenagers on issues of identity, self esteem and interpersonal relationships. She also has experience working with adults experiencing anxiety and depression as well as relationship issues and parenting concerns.  Finally, she enjoys working with mothers during pregnancy and the post-partum period to promote mental health. 

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Katie also works especially well with men who may feel unsure about starting therapy, prefer a more straightforward and practical approach, or are looking to better understand their emotions, relationships, and sense of identity. She creates a grounded, respectful space where men can speak openly, develop emotional awareness, and build skills for managing stress, relationships, and life transitions. Katie reemphasizes practical, evidence-based strategies.

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Katie is an in-network provider with the following insurance companies: Aetna, BCBS, Select Health, University of Utah, PEHP, EMI, Veterans Community Care Program, Lyra, Blunovus, Voc Rehab, MotivHealth, Health EZ, Direct Care Administrators, MBA, Covenant. She is an out-of-network approved provider with Tricare. 

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Heather holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Utah State University and is a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She works with adolescents and adults dealing with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

 

By fostering a collaborative therapeutic environment, she helps clients identify their strengths, develop skills, and align their lives with their core values. Utilizing evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, CPT, WET, and trauma-focused therapy, Heather customizes each session to fit the individual needs and objectives of her clients. She also leads groups focused on body acceptance and offers support for caregivers of individuals facing eating disorders. Currently, she is pursuing certification as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through IAEDP.

 

Rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a belief in each person’s potential for growth, Heather strives to create a safe and inclusive space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.

 

Heather is an-network provider for several insurance companies, including Aetna, Select Health, and the Veterans Community Care Program (pending), as well as BCBS (pending), University of Utah, PEHP, EMI, MotivHealth, Health EZ, Direct Care Administrators, MBA, Covenant.

Chelsey earned both her degrees in Social Work—a Bachelor’s from Weber State University and a Master’s from the University of Kentucky. She has dedicated her career to advocating for the wellbeing of adults and adolescents, both professionally and through volunteer work. Her experience includes serving at a residential home for Veterans and supporting female survivors of domestic violence through the nonprofit Safe Harbor. Most recently, Chelsey has provided outpatient mental health services for adults and worked with adolescents in a day treatment program.

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Chelsey currently focuses on helping adults navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, grief, and trauma. She is especially passionate about women’s mental health and empowering individuals to overcome perfectionism, build self-esteem, and live with greater self-compassion.

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Her therapeutic approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients align with their personal values and discover their own strengths. Chelsey believes everyone deserves to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

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Chelsey is an in-network provider with the following insurance companies: Aetna, Select Health, University of Utah, PEHP, EMI, MotivHealth, Health EZ, Direct Care Administrators, MBA, and Covenant.

Ally holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Utah State University completed in 2025. She brings over 16 years of experience working and volunteering in human services. In addition to her professional background, her perspective has been shaped by 15 years as a wife and mother, giving her lived experience in the understanding of relationships, responsibility, and personal growth. 

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Ally works with adults and children, ages 8 and older, and also provides couples counseling. She utilizes an integrative approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic, and existential frameworks. She is certified in trauma-focused CBT and has experience supporting individuals navigating relationship and intimacy concerns, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, work and parenting stress, domestic violence, self-esteem, and faith transitions.

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Ally approaches therapy as a collaborative process built on respect, curiosity, and trust. She aims to create a space where clients feel understood, challenged in helpful ways, and supported as they work toward meaningful change. Ally is committed to being in her clients’ corner—helping them build insight, resilience, and confidence as they move forward in their lives.

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Ally is an in-network provider with the following insurance companies: Aetna, Select Health, University of Utah, PEHP, EMI, MotivHealth, Health EZ, Direct Care Administrators, MBA, and Covenant.