(801) 896-0793
LCSW, Executive Director,
Owner and founder of Anson Family Counseling.
TBRI Practitioner (Trust-Based Relational Intervention)
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Motivational Interviewing
Areas Of specialty:
Special Needs Adoptions
Adoption Home Studies
Sensory Integration
Oppositional Defiant Behaviors
Addictions
Grief & Loss
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LCSW, Executive Director,
Owner and founder of Anson Family Counseling.
TBRI Practitioner (Trust-Based Relational Intervention)
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Motivational Interviewing
Areas Of specialty:
Special Needs Adoptions
Adoption Home Studies
Sensory Integration
Oppositional Defiant Behaviors
Addictions
Grief & Loss
Marriage Counseling
Cognitive Restructuring
Attachment Disorders
Family Systems
Play Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
Anxiety and Depression
PTSD
Complex Trauma
ADHD
Workshop Presentations
Marc has been married to his best friend, love of his life and partner in projects since 2005. Much of his experience and a few grey hairs have come from raising 5 amazing and energetic children. He enjoys working with families, couples and children helping them work together to become stronger and healthier. Marc has worked with families in crisis since 2003.
Clinically he has been serving families in the Northern Utah area since 2007. As an example of his tolerance for conflict, Marc graduated from Brigham Young University in 2003 with a B.S. in Psychology. Then in 2009 he received a Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah.
CSW
TBRI trained
Motivational Interviewing
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Attachment
Trauma
Family
Anxiety
My name is Liz Craven and I am a therapist here at Anson Family Counseling. I have a strong passion for assisting others in their treatment journey, and I feel it is an honor to do so.
I received a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minor
CSW
TBRI trained
Motivational Interviewing
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Attachment
Trauma
Family
Anxiety
My name is Liz Craven and I am a therapist here at Anson Family Counseling. I have a strong passion for assisting others in their treatment journey, and I feel it is an honor to do so.
I received a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies in 2022, as well as a Masters in Social Work in 2023. I obtained both these degrees from Utah State University. Go Aggies! I have always had a passion for service and working with people.
I was born in California then moved to Utah when I was five years old and have been here ever since! I absolutely love warm weather and the beach, but also love the mountains and Utah's adventurous atmosphere. I love spending time with family and friends, competing against my husband in pickleball, and listening to music.
AMFT
TBRI Trained
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)
Motivational Interviewing
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Attachment
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Adoption Issues
Anxiety and Depression
Chris started his schooling to become a therapist at Brigham Young University-Ida
AMFT
TBRI Trained
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)
Motivational Interviewing
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Attachment
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Adoption Issues
Anxiety and Depression
Chris started his schooling to become a therapist at Brigham Young University-Idaho where he wanted to become a therapist. After graduating from this school, he went on to
continue his career goal of becoming a therapist by attending North Central University.
During his internship, Chris found that he enjoyed working with adolescents and helping them to find ways to cope with some of the obstacles they face. One way that Chris has been
able to do this is to be himself. Chris is a very personable therapist and a self-proclaimed geek;
his geekiness has been a way that he has connected with adolescents by sharing in some of their hobbies and passions.
CSW
TBRI Practitioner
Making Sense of Your Worth facilitator
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Family
Attachment
Trauma
Family
Anxiety & Depression
Adoption Issues
Brandie Naylor is currently a certified social services worker. She graduated with her MSW from Utah State University and her BSW in Social Work and Family Studies from Weber State University
CSW
TBRI Practitioner
Making Sense of Your Worth facilitator
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Family
Attachment
Trauma
Family
Anxiety & Depression
Adoption Issues
Brandie Naylor is currently a certified social services worker. She graduated with her MSW from Utah State University and her BSW in Social Work and Family Studies from Weber State University in 2001.
She has experience in child welfare and education at residential treatment facilities, child protective services, children's shelters, independent living programs, and schools in remote areas of Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii. Brandie also has experience in foster care and adoption providing training, support, and resources to families. She is a Making Sense of Your Worth Facilitator and Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Practitioner, giving her insight and knowledge into the trauma-informed and attachment based modalities that can support individuals seeking healthy relationships.
In her free time, Brandie enjoys spending time with her three teenagers, traveling, watching reality TV shows, and going on road trips with her husband.
AMFT
TBRI Practitioner
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Family
Adoption Issues
Attachment
Trauma
Anxiety and Depression
Hello! I am Andrea Mendenhall. I am passionate about families. My goal is to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but until I accomplish that I am working as a mentor, and loving it.
I was born and raised right here i
AMFT
TBRI Practitioner
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Family
Adoption Issues
Attachment
Trauma
Anxiety and Depression
Hello! I am Andrea Mendenhall. I am passionate about families. My goal is to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but until I accomplish that I am working as a mentor, and loving it.
I was born and raised right here in Davis County. When I met my spouse, a long time ago, we decided to go active duty with the Army for a time. My husband's work allowed us to travel the country and even live in a few others like Germany. I have two kids, teenagers really.
My greatest accomplishment, so far, has been being their mother. In my spare time I like to be with my family. We enjoy playing games, watching movies, eating treats and laughing until our bellies hurt. I also love to read and watch the NHRA drag races!
AMFT
TBRI Trained
ABFT (Attachment-Based Family Therapy)
EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
STST (Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy)
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Family
Attachment
Trauma
Adoption Issues
Couples Therapy
Play Therapy
Anxiety
Depression and Suicidal Ideation
Eloise (aka EZ) is passionate about helping families thrive. She started her
AMFT
TBRI Trained
ABFT (Attachment-Based Family Therapy)
EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
STST (Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy)
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Family
Attachment
Trauma
Adoption Issues
Couples Therapy
Play Therapy
Anxiety
Depression and Suicidal Ideation
Eloise (aka EZ) is passionate about helping families thrive. She started her education in South America and earned a MS degree at Brigham Young University. Trained in systemic thinking, she believes healing and growth comes from the relationships in our lives. She blends scientifically supported treatment with her personal experience growing up with adopted and foster siblings to facilitate the therapeutic process.
A native from Curitiba, Brazil, EZ loves a vivid blue sky and breathing the ocean air. Since moving to Utah, she has fallen in love with the mountains, hiking, and her best friend, Jake.
EZ has experience working with families, couples, and individuals, and would be honored to have you as a client at Anson Family Counseling.
Falo português y español.
Therapist Intern
TBRI Trained
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Family
Attachment
Trauma
Adoption Issues
Therapist Intern
TBRI Trained
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Family
Attachment
Trauma
Adoption Issues
CMHC
TBRI Practitioner
EFIT (Emotion Focused Individual Therapy)
CBT
ART
Play Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Areas of Specialty:
PTSD
Families
Children
Marriage
Young adults
Depression
Anxiety
Preston worked for DCFS in Utah for just over 4.5 years. During that time he held positions in CPS, TAL, Ongoing/In-Home, and RFC. Preston also worked as a Con
CMHC
TBRI Practitioner
EFIT (Emotion Focused Individual Therapy)
CBT
ART
Play Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Areas of Specialty:
PTSD
Families
Children
Marriage
Young adults
Depression
Anxiety
Preston worked for DCFS in Utah for just over 4.5 years. During that time he held positions in CPS, TAL, Ongoing/In-Home, and RFC. Preston also worked as a Connections Advocate for youth in foster care at Raise the Future. Preston was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army Reserve for 10 years.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Weber State University. Preston also earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in May 2021.
Preston has been happily married for 8 years and has a son, daughter, and one on the way.
LCSW
TBRI Practitioner
CBTTrauma Focused CBT
Mindfulness
Play Therapy
Areas of Specialty:
Family
Trauma
Children
Young adults
DepressionAnxiety
Kim has been married to her best friend since 2008, they have 4 amazing children together and two loud, large, and very friendly Pit Bulls who think of themselves as lap dogs. Kim and her family enjoy workin
LCSW
TBRI Practitioner
CBTTrauma Focused CBT
Mindfulness
Play Therapy
Areas of Specialty:
Family
Trauma
Children
Young adults
DepressionAnxiety
Kim has been married to her best friend since 2008, they have 4 amazing children together and two loud, large, and very friendly Pit Bulls who think of themselves as lap dogs. Kim and her family enjoy working hard and playing even harder. On their time off, they spend their days traveling or in the mountains camping and riding ATVs and dirt bikes.
Kim earned her bachelor's degree in Social Work in 2014 and spent 7 years working for DCFS in Ongoing/In-Home. She went on to earn her Master’s degree in Social Work in 2021.
Kim has experience in working with families, adults, teens, and children.
Kim always wants to offer a safe space for others and is passionate about promoting empowerment and compassion.
CSW
Modalities
DBT trained
MRT trained
Seeking Safety trained
CAMS trained
Area of Speciality:
Children
Families
Couples
Addiction
Sexual Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Anxiety and Depression
Kamie is a Certified Social Worker and graduated from Boise State University with a Master’s in Social Work. Kamie also o
CSW
Modalities
DBT trained
MRT trained
Seeking Safety trained
CAMS trained
Area of Speciality:
Children
Families
Couples
Addiction
Sexual Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Anxiety and Depression
Kamie is a Certified Social Worker and graduated from Boise State University with a Master’s in Social Work. Kamie also obtained her Bachelor’s of Social Work with a minor in communications from Weber State University. Kamie is passionate about empowering individuals and families to live an authentic, healed and balanced life. “Hi I’m Kamie! I consider it an honor and privilege to witness someone’s healing journey. In my free time you will find me having dart wars with my four kids, playing my ukulele, or singing my heart out at karaoke.”
MSW Intern
TBRI trained
Carissa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wyoming and is currently an MSW therapist intern at the University of Denver.
Before applying to graduate school, with the goal of becoming a child and family therapist, Carissa worked in child and family case management for non-profits and the St
MSW Intern
TBRI trained
Carissa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wyoming and is currently an MSW therapist intern at the University of Denver.
Before applying to graduate school, with the goal of becoming a child and family therapist, Carissa worked in child and family case management for non-profits and the State of Utah for four years.
Being the daughter of an adoptee, she is passionate about helping children in foster care and post-adoption families. She has been married to her best friend since 2013. She has two children, Amelia and Theodore. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family.
Therapist Intern
TBRI trained
As a therapist intern, I am dedicated to helping clients unlock their inner strength and overcome challenges. I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Social Work at Weber State University, building upon my previous achievements—a Bachelor's in Biology from the University of Utah and a Master's in Secondary Educa
Therapist Intern
TBRI trained
As a therapist intern, I am dedicated to helping clients unlock their inner strength and overcome challenges. I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Social Work at Weber State University, building upon my previous achievements—a Bachelor's in Biology from the University of Utah and a Master's in Secondary Education from Utah State University.
With proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Abuse (CBT-SA) and a certification as a crisis worker, I'm equipped to address various behavioral challenges and support recovery.
Passionate about serving underserved communities, I believes that people from all backgrounds deserve care. Creating a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive space empowers
individuals to explore their emotions, cultivate resilience, and develop practical coping skills that positively impact their lives. Jessica finds inspiration outside her work in the magic of music, the laughter of comedy, and the thrill of travel. These personal interests infuse my therapeutic approach with creativity and
an appreciation for diverse cultures.
Therapist Intern
TBRI trained
Lexus is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Touro University. She received her bachelor’s in Family Studies and Health Promotion at Weber State University. Lexus is passionate about providing a safe space for families and individuals to be authentic and to grow through therap
Therapist Intern
TBRI trained
Lexus is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Touro University. She received her bachelor’s in Family Studies and Health Promotion at Weber State University. Lexus is passionate about providing a safe space for families and individuals to be authentic and to grow through therapy.
Lexus has experience working with victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence, family and adolescent advocacy, and family life/parenting education for teenage parents, blended families, and families involved in DCFS.
She spends her time adventuring with her husband, their baby, and their golden-doodle. Lexus enjoys the simple things in life with her loved ones like watching a good movie and eating great food. Her greatest joy is being a parent with her husband and watching her baby grow.
ACMHC
TBRI trained
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
Trauma-informed
PCT (person centered therapy)
PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction therapy)
Multicultural
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Young adults
Attachment
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Crisis
Randi was born and raised in Cache Valley, Utah. She spent four years living in Oregon while attending school b
ACMHC
TBRI trained
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
Trauma-informed
PCT (person centered therapy)
PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction therapy)
Multicultural
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Young adults
Attachment
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Crisis
Randi was born and raised in Cache Valley, Utah. She spent four years living in Oregon while attending school before moving back to the place she calls home. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families from all walks of life. She has several years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in both residential and outpatient settings. She also has experience working with adults at the Oregon State psychiatric hospital. Randi wants to work with others to provide a safe place where growth can happen.
Randi earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Weber State University in 2017. She graduated from Oregon State University with a Master’s in clinical mental health counseling in 2022. Randi is currently licensed as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, ACMHC and is working towards her CMHC license.
Randi is happily married to her best friend and has a golden retriever pup who she enjoys spending time with. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, hiking, camping, backpacking, and sports. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family.
CSW
TBRI Practitioner
Mind-Body Bridging
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Trauma
Anxiety
Family
Tanya Pirtle is certified practitioner in Mind-Body Bridging and became a TBRI practitioner in 2017. Tanya has 20 years of varied experience working in the field of social work. She founded an organization in Haiti in 2013, Emmaus House, to help orphaned
CSW
TBRI Practitioner
Mind-Body Bridging
Areas of Specialty:
Children
Trauma
Anxiety
Family
Tanya Pirtle is certified practitioner in Mind-Body Bridging and became a TBRI practitioner in 2017. Tanya has 20 years of varied experience working in the field of social work. She founded an organization in Haiti in 2013, Emmaus House, to help orphaned youth in Haiti become independent and currently serves part time as their Program Director. She has worked in the criminal justice system, and specializes in working with law enforcement in therapy.
As an adoptive mother of 2, she loves helping foster and adoptive families thrive by giving skills to connect and self-regulate. She has 6 children and 2 grand girls. She enjoys being with her family, backpacking, hiking, and being outside.
CSW Therapist Intern
TBRI trained
Tauree is currently a Louisiana State University student pursuing a
master’s of social work with an emphasis on clinical practice with children and youth. She is especially passionate about helping those who have been impacted by trauma to heal and grow.
She has prior experience working with children and fami
CSW Therapist Intern
TBRI trained
Tauree is currently a Louisiana State University student pursuing a
master’s of social work with an emphasis on clinical practice with children and youth. She is especially passionate about helping those who have been impacted by trauma to heal and grow.
She has prior experience working with children and families in the school
setting serving in Life Skills, Resource, and counselor roles. She also has
experience assisting families impacted by domestic violence.
In her free time, Tauree enjoys spending time with her spouse of 15 years
and her two daughters. She also enjoys unwinding in nature and spending
too much time getting lost in a good book.
CSW Therapist Intern
TBRI trained
Hi, I'm Kit! I'm a social worker and psychology major at Utah State University.
I especially love working with kids and my goal is to be a child therapist, so mentoring is a lot of fun for me. I grew up in Ohio and Florida, but I've been in Logan for about eight years now.
I love reading, board games, anima
CSW Therapist Intern
TBRI trained
Hi, I'm Kit! I'm a social worker and psychology major at Utah State University.
I especially love working with kids and my goal is to be a child therapist, so mentoring is a lot of fun for me. I grew up in Ohio and Florida, but I've been in Logan for about eight years now.
I love reading, board games, animals, and spending time with my kids. I collect Build-a-Bears and I'm pretty good at Uno, if I do say so myself.
Co-owner of Anson Family Counseling, Elizabeth was born and raised in Minnesota, but she has since established roots in Utah. She attended Ricks College (now known as Brigham Young University - Idaho) then transferred to Weber State University to pursue her education in Political Science with a Minor in Law. With a goal to attend law sch
Co-owner of Anson Family Counseling, Elizabeth was born and raised in Minnesota, but she has since established roots in Utah. She attended Ricks College (now known as Brigham Young University - Idaho) then transferred to Weber State University to pursue her education in Political Science with a Minor in Law. With a goal to attend law school to become a Guardian Ad Litem she has since been side tracked for a little while raising her 5 children.
She has a wide variety of interests and talents including - but not limited to: playing viola and piano, painting, photography, building and refurbishing furniture, gardening and hiking. Liz is a hard worker, quick learner and makes anyones life around her sweeter. Her organization, creativity, and planning skills are essential to the success of Anson Family Counseling.
Administrative Assistant
Taylie is our new admin assistant. She was born in Ogden, but has been a world traveler for as long as she can remember as she grew up as a military child. Currently she is a Weber State student working to earn her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in family studies.
She enjoys being outdoors especially
Administrative Assistant
Taylie is our new admin assistant. She was born in Ogden, but has been a world traveler for as long as she can remember as she grew up as a military child. Currently she is a Weber State student working to earn her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in family studies.
She enjoys being outdoors especially if it involves water such as the beach or lake. She loves writing poetry and even has a book published.
Billing Specialist
Cristine was born and raised in Utah. She attended Weber State University to pursue her education and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in English. She is currently pursuing an education in motherhood and has three great and very patient teachers in her darling children.
She enjoys many
Billing Specialist
Cristine was born and raised in Utah. She attended Weber State University to pursue her education and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in English. She is currently pursuing an education in motherhood and has three great and very patient teachers in her darling children.
She enjoys many interests including reading, writing, singing with her kids, playing the piano, photography, hiking and playing in the water. Her organizational skills in our billing and bookkeeping contributes to Anson Family Counseling.
APRN
Kristie has raised her family of four with her husband of 30+ years in Northern Utah. Her joy comes from seeing her family successfully navigate this challenging world. She has many hobbies and welcomes new opportunities to learn. She enjoys camping, hiking, rock hounding, lapidary, metal smithing, pottery, and is currently learning t
APRN
Kristie has raised her family of four with her husband of 30+ years in Northern Utah. Her joy comes from seeing her family successfully navigate this challenging world. She has many hobbies and welcomes new opportunities to learn. She enjoys camping, hiking, rock hounding, lapidary, metal smithing, pottery, and is currently learning to facet gems.
She attended Frontier Nursing University where she obtained her Masters degree in nursing in 2013. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner, and is able to care for people over the whole course of their lives. She has an extensive background in the treatment of mental health conditions. Her philosophy of care includes helping people to grow, have peace, and develop a course of treatment that will benefit them throughout their lives.