Psychological Preventative Health- Utah

08/29/2025

📢 We’re excited to announce that Psychological Preventative Health is partnering with Summit Counseling for a September Food Drive! 🥫✨

Our goal is to collect 200+ pounds of food across all of our locations this month to support families in need. Every can, box, or bag of food makes a difference! 💙

📍 Drop off your donations at any of our locations throughout September. Together, we can make a lasting impact in our community!

08/20/2025

08/01/2025

🌺 Meet Elisa Valle – a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is committed to walking alongside individuals and families on their path to healing and connection. Elisa earned her Master’s in Social Work from Boise State University and holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Spanish from Sonoma State University in Northern California. As a Spanish-speaking clinician, Elisa recognizes the importance of language access and the growing need for culturally responsive mental health care in our communities. 🌎

With a heart for helping marginalized and underrepresented populations, Elisa brings rich experience working with at-risk foster youth, domestic violence survivors, and families involved in the child welfare system. She currently serves as a clinician with Intermountain’s Employee Assistance Program, supporting individuals (ages 6+), couples, and families. 💛

Elisa takes a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to therapy—honoring each person’s story, background, and identity. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, faith-related concerns, LGBTQAI+ support, blended families, grief, codependency, self-esteem, parenting, and more. She utilizes interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), talk therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to empower lasting change.

Outside of work, Elisa finds joy dancing hula to connect with her Hawaiian roots, hiking with her two pups Boba and Ahi, and spending meaningful time with friends and family. 🐾🌿

Her philosophy is simple: Life is hard—and sometimes we need support to get through it. That’s okay. Elisa believes in helping people reconnect with themselves to build stronger relationships and a more fulfilling life.

07/30/2025

🌿 Meet Brooke Chambers – a warm, person-centered therapist who has been helping individuals navigate life’s challenges since 2017. Brooke earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Central Florida in 2020 and has dedicated her work to supporting adults (18–65+) through a wide range of mental health struggles.

Her clinical experience includes trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, divorce, grief and loss, substance use, low self-esteem, attachment wounds, relationship issues, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. 💬

Brooke is certified in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Unified Protocol (UP), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), and trained in EMDR. She integrates mindfulness, CBT, solution-focused therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and parts work to offer individualized, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s needs.

Her approach to therapy is simple yet powerful: you deserve to be seen, supported, and heard. Brooke believes healing and growth are possible for everyone and is committed to providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where real transformation can take place.

If you’re ready to take that first courageous step toward healing, Brooke would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. 💛

07/25/2025

I have no higher goal than helping you discover and live as your most authentic self. I believe that true fulfillment—whether in relationships, personal growth, or overall well-being—comes from fully embracing who we are and who we’re becoming. In my work, I strive to create a space that is safe, affirming, and free of judgment—where you can explore your story with honesty and compassion. My role is to walk alongside you on that journey, offering support, insight, and tools that help you make sense of whatever life has brought your way.

As a member of the LGBTQ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah, I’m passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I’m currently completing training as a certified s*x therapist and pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. After living in four states over sixteen years, I’ve returned to the mountains of northern Utah, where I feel most grounded. I’m especially passionate about helping clients navigate the intersections of s*xuality, identity, and religious history—holding space for both the pain and the possibility.

07/22/2025

💬 Meet Matt Feinauer – a dedicated clinician with a heart for healing and a passion for the outdoors. With a Bachelor’s in Psychology from BYU and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Utah, Matt specializes in trauma and substance abuse recovery.

His journey began working with teens and adults facing addiction, later expanding to support first responders and veterans coping with deep-rooted trauma. Through this work, Matt also found a love for couples therapy—helping families understand trauma and grow stronger together. 💛

Matt’s therapeutic toolkit includes ACT, EMDR, IFS, Mind Body Bridging, and CPT. He works with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, grief, faith transitions, and more—always with an emphasis on hope and resilience.

When he’s not in session, you’ll likely find Matt out in nature, fly fishing, hunting, or spending time with his family and his bird dog, Davy. 🐾🎣

He believes that mental health is essential to overall well-being, and that healing comes through learning how to respond to life’s emotions with strength and self-compassion.

07/18/2025

🧠 Meet Anthony Richards – a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and reclaim their stories. Anthony holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University and has been working in the mental health field for over three years.

His experience spans behavioral therapy, substance abuse treatment, and directing an Intensive Outpatient Program—supporting clients in developing life skills and transitioning toward lasting recovery and emotional wellness. 🌱

Anthony specializes in Narrative Therapy, helping clients take ownership of their life stories. He also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy (CBFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Bowenian Family Therapy in his work. He supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, family conflict, and more.

His therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to be heard, validated, and empowered. Through open conversation and intentional healing, Anthony helps others move forward with clarity, hope, and strength. 💬

07/03/2025

"✨ Meet Shelby Voreis – a passionate and empathetic therapist committed to helping others live more connected, fulfilling lives. Shelby earned both her Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2019) and Master of Social Work (2023) from Capella University. With a background in crisis work at McKay-Dee Hospital’s Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Shelby brings a grounded, trauma-informed approach to therapy.

She has experience working with adolescents and adults navigating depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. Shelby is skilled in EMDR, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness—tools that empower clients to manage everyday stress and build lasting emotional resilience. 🌿

Shelby is especially passionate about supporting individuals and couples in improving their views on s*x and intimacy, working with LGBTQ+ clients, and offering safe, nonjudgmental space for those exploring faith deconstruction. 🏳️‍🌈

A strong advocate for boundary setting, self-awareness, and meaningful communication, Shelby believes happiness is achievable for everyone—with the right support, reflection, and intentional action.

Her philosophy: Through self-advocacy, behavior change, and honest connection, we can each move toward the best version of ourselves and the life we want to live. 💛"

07/01/2025

"🌼 Meet Marie Smith – a compassionate counselor with a heart for helping others heal and grow. Marie earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2024 and is building her clinical focus around trauma, anxiety disorders, OCD, and personality disorders.

Drawing from evidence-based approaches like ACT, DBT, ERP, and ART, Marie centers her work on core values, radical acceptance, and creating a strong, collaborative relationship with each client. 💬

Marie’s diverse background includes healthcare roles in dialysis and CNA care, drug probation work, and most recently, supporting adults with autism in building independence and living meaningful lives in the community.

Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: you are the expert of your own life. Growth isn’t always easy, but Marie is here to walk alongside you—breaking down barriers and helping you become your best self, one step at a time. 🌿"

06/27/2025

"🌟 Meet Lakyn – a passionate social worker who finds joy in helping others create the life they want. With a Master’s in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University, Lakyn has experience supporting children (ages 4+), women, and families, especially those navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and recovery. Trained in DBT, IFS, and certified in ART and HeartMath, she blends evidence-based tools with a personal, compassionate approach. 💛

Lakyn believes that coping can be creative—whether it’s baking, hiking, journaling, or game nights with friends. Her goal is to meet clients where they are and walk beside them toward healing and growth."

06/24/2025

"🌿 Meet Yongyi Xayavongsa – a trilingual, first-generation graduate with a Master’s in Social Work from Weber State University. With a multicultural background and lived experience navigating cultural adjustment and discrimination, Yongyi brings deep empathy and insight to her work. 💬

Her passion for mental health advocacy is personal—shaped by her own healing journey. Yongyi is committed to creating safe, empowering spaces where individuals and families can process, grow, and thrive. She utilizes a holistic and trauma-informed approach, drawing from therapeutic modalities like CBT, play therapy, motivational interviewing, and family structural therapy.

Yongyi believes in the power of authentic connection, resilience, and fostering hope. She’s here to walk alongside her clients—through healing, through growth, and toward lasting change. 🤍"