Our Team

Sara believes many of life’s greatest challenges—and greatest joys—are found within relationships. She brings warmth, compassion, curiosity, humor, and a sense of safety into therapy while helping clients recognize and build on their existing strengths. Together, she helps individuals, couples, and families develop healthier patterns, new perspectives, and practical skills for navigating life and relationships. Sara’s diverse life experiences, including years supporting a military family, contribute to the resilience and flexibility she brings to her work.

Korey supports individuals and couples navigating addiction, trauma, and communication struggles. He excels with teens and is trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples. A devoted father and golfer, he values meaningful connection in and out of the therapy room.

As our assistant clinical director, Brandy blends her passions for psychology and theater to create meaningful therapeutic experiences, especially for children. With hospital, school, and orphanage experience, she brings creativity and heart to every session. She’s active in aerial arts and loves spending time with family.

With over 20 years of experience, Brent specializes in faith crisis, life transitions, and relationship counseling. He earned his degrees from BYU and San Diego State and leads with a deep commitment to healing and connection. He enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time with their six kids.

Stephie is a Master of Social Work Intern with a background in psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness. She is passionate about providing a client-centered approach that incorporates client values to create a safe place for clients to learn more about themselves and grow. She uses experiential interventions that incorporate art to encourage creativity in the healing process. She has experience working with children and teens, and supporting individuals with anxiety, autism, or ADHD. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, rock climbing, and doing art.

Desiree is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a strong background in Marriage and Family Studies. She is passionate about guiding individuals and families toward growth through compassion, resilience, and evidence-based care. Her warm, nonjudgmental approach creates a safe space where clients feel supported and empowered in their healing journey. Outside the office, Desiree enjoys audiobooks, beach trips, and time with her husband, five children, and daughter-in-law.

Miki brings empathy, patience, and a calm, steady presence to therapy. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can honestly explore what is happening in their lives and decide what meaningful change looks like for them. Her approach is collaborative and practical, centered on each client’s goals, pace, and needs. Miki also values accountability as an important part of growth, helping clients turn new insights into consistent action, resilience, and meaningful long-term progress.

Riley is warm, collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented. She understands that life can be complicated and messy and works to create a safe place where clients can bring both the highs and lows without feeling judged. Riley helps people find perspective, possibility, and hope while respecting that every client’s journey is different. She is passionate about walking alongside people through different seasons of life and helping them feel supported, understood, and empowered as they move toward meaningful change.

Keaton is a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) who earned his Master of Social Work degree from Utah State University. He is passionate about helping people reclaim the confidence to navigate their own lives, working closely with clients on addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, social insecurities, and life transitions. Whatever challenges someone is facing, Keaton believes they're capable not just of making it through, but of turning the experience into something genuinely meaningful, and he considers it an honor to be part of that journey. Outside of work, Keaton can usually be found photographing the night sky, fly fishing local streams, or spending time with friends over video games and movies.

Maki leads our Florida office and specializes in addiction, trauma, and family systems work. With experience in youth mentorship and community treatment, he brings structure and insight. Outside the clinic, Maki surfs, travels, and captures life through videography.

Elli is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a background in DBT-based residential treatment and grief work. She enjoys supporting children, teens, and adults through client-centered care. Elli brings warmth, creativity, and real-life experience to her work. Outside the clinic, she loves hiking, art, video games, and trying new food with friends and family.

Angie is a Marriage and Family Therapy intern who transitioned into counseling after a career in accounting. Grounded in authenticity and curiosity, she helps clients navigate life transitions and meaningful growth by creating a space where they feel truly seen and heard. Outside the clinic, Angie enjoys hiking, running, paddleboarding, and outdoor adventures with friends.

Daren is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a background in behavioral science and over a decade of experience as a quality engineer. He offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space focused on collaboration and personal growth. Daren is especially interested in helping clients through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, hiking, and exploring national parks with his wife and two children.

Monica brings over 30 years of clinical experience and a deeply personal commitment to helping others heal. As our clinical director, she specializes in trauma, adoption, attachment, and complex family issues. Monica is also a published author and former BYU faculty member. She's a skier, runner, and mother of six.

Brian Allred, CMHC has over 33 years of clinical experience, having helped hundreds of youth and their families work through problems that include; chemical, gaming, and porn addictions, mental health issues, and behavioral problems. Brian also enjoys a variety of sports and recreation activities. His favorite pastime is watching his son play basketball and sing in the choir.

Olya is a Licensed Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (LASUDC), Clinical Mental Health Counselor-I, and EMDR-trained clinician specializing in trauma, addiction, compulsive behaviors, and relationship healing. She works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families and welcomes faith and spirituality into therapy. Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, Olya offers in-person counseling in Saratoga Springs and telehealth throughout Utah. She is also a proud mother of six.

With degrees in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Clinical Counseling, Justin focuses on CBT, EMDR, and Reality Therapy. He supports individuals facing substance use, anxiety, and faith-related challenges. A classically trained tenor and organist, he finds harmony both in therapy and music.

Cristell supports children and families through trauma, anxiety, and complex emotions. Bilingual and trained in CBT, MI, and DBT, she combines compassion with clinical precision. Originally from Mexico, she brings heart and deep understanding to every session.

Laurie’s strength-based, solution-focused approach supports clients through grief, anxiety, and chronic medical concerns. She’s worked in multiple systems since 1995 and helps clients rediscover purpose and resilience. Laurie enjoys hiking, gardening, and travel with her family.

Naomi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma and disconnection. She’s trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, ACT, DBT, and IFS, and brings deep life experience as an adoptive and former foster parent. Naomi has led teen DBT groups, prison-based recovery programs, and healing groups for trauma survivors. She believes everyone can reconnect with purpose, self, and loved ones. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Emma is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a creative, solution-focused approach to helping people find love, purpose, and joy. She has worked in diverse settings—from wilderness therapy to outpatient clinics—and enjoys supporting teens, families, and individuals through challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and daughters, exploring the outdoors, and taking on creative projects.

Aaron is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a background in business and a decade of corporate experience. He specializes in supporting professionals, couples, teens, and individuals through life’s challenges. His approach is humanistic—grounded in empathy, honesty, and a good sense of humor. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys filmmaking, thrifting, lifting weights, and spending time with his wife and family.

Rachel is trained in EMDR, ACT, and play therapy. She specializes in trauma, grief, and multicultural work with refugees and immigrants. A gifted musician and performer, Rachel brings creativity and deep care to every client relationship.

Currently completing his Ph.D., Ryan blends mindfulness, ACT, and Gottman Method approaches to help clients heal from anxiety, addiction, and grief. He's a passionate advocate for couples in marriage and family therapy and guides clients toward a balanced, intentional life. Ryan also leads Forest Therapy walks and enjoys exploring national parks.

After obtaining her undergraduate degree from BYU-Idaho, Sienna completed her master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy at Abilene Christian University. Sienna is passionate about helping couples, families and young adults facing depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, as well as working with children and adolescents through play therapy. In her free time, Sienna enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and rock climbing, and relaxing with a good book or watching Korean dramas with loved ones.