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Julie Hanks

Julie A. Hanks, MSW, LCSW, BCD

Founder & Clinical Director
Psychotherapist







PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Graduate of the University of Utah, Master of Social Work, Clinical, Child & Family
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work
20 Years Experience in the Mental Health Field working with women & families
Private Practice for 13 years
Former TV Talk Show Host/Producer of "Home Team" on KJZZ TV 14 
Professional Memberships:
International Psychotherapy Institute (Associate Member)
American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (Affiliate Member)
Association of Mormon Counselors & Psychotherapists
National Eating Disorder Association
National Association of Social Workers
American Psychological Association (Affiliate Member)
SPECIALTIES:
Women's Self Care, Young Adult Women/Women, Marriage & Pre-marriage Counseling, Eating Disorders, Pornography Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Childhood Abuse, Postpartum Emotional Disorders, Miscarriage & Infertility, LDS Counseling, Creativity Coaching, Private Practice Consultations

Clair Mellenthin


Clair Mellenthin, MSW, LCSW
Director of Child & Adolescent Services
Psychotherapist






PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Graduate of Univeristy of Southern California, Master of Social Work
Experienced Play Therapist

SPECIALTIES:
Child Therapy, Adolescents, Parenting Issues, Family Therapy, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Play Therapy, Divorce & Blended Family Issues, Behavior Problems, High Conflict Families, Grief & Loss

Karen Checketts

Karen Checketts, PhD
Licensed Psychologist

 


 


PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Ph.D. graduate Penn State University Counseling Psychology
Member Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society in Psychology
Recipient RSA Fellowship
28 years experience
Program development for Iowa State University, Penn State University, and inpatient, outpatient and Residential Treatment Centers
National reputation for working with adolescents and their families.
SPECIALTIES:

Adolescents & Young Adults, Depression, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Trauma & Abuse, Holistic Wellness, Psychological Testing, Stress Management, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, Group Therapy
 
Melissa Lambson


 


Melissa Lambson, MSW, CSW
Psychotherapist




PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Graduate of University of Utah, Master of Social Work, Magna Cum Laude

Experienced Outpatient Therapist 
Experienced Adolescent Residential Treatment Therapist

SPECIALTIES:

Adolescents/Young Adults, Women's Issues, Couples/Marriage, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Group Therapy, Stress Management, Sexual Abuse