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Amy Rudd

CSW

Brooks Addicott

CPRC, CMHC-I

Jill Poulson

ACMHC

Tammy Jones

CMHC, SEP

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Honored LifeStar Alumni Therapists

Some have retired, had a change in venue, or endured a sudden loss of life. We honor these former therapists that have influenced the lives of hundreds of clients, our clinic, and each one of us that have had the incredible opportunity to work with them.

Corey Holmgren

MFT

Education & Certifications

M.A. University of Phoenix - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

B.A. University of Utah - Foreign Language: Spanish

A.S. Salt Lake Community College

Trained in Internal family Systems (IFS)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Lifespan Integration (LI)

Mindfulness

Psychodrama and Experiential therapy

Alex Blankenstein

LCMHC

My mission is for everyone to find acceptance and belonging for all parts of themselves, to feel whole, to be empowered, and to live free.

Therapist Profile

I am Alex Blankenstein. I am a devoted husband, father of 3 boys, therapist, strong mind coach, ultra-endurance athlete, backcountry adventurer, Halloween enthusiast, aspiring carpenter, mediocre comedian, backyard “chickeneer”, and oatmeal connoisseur.

You might say that I love pushing my limits and being creative in many areas of life. I love to see what I am capable of.

My personal journey has led me from a place of shame and self-doubt into a life of values-oriented confidence and growth. Using a proven process of values clarification, self-regulation, and a re-writing of those limiting beliefs, I am adept at helping people get unstuck from old stories and to stop doing the things that don’t move them forward toward the best version of themselves.

From teens to adults, I specialize in the realms of growth mindset, trauma healing, understanding compulsive sexual behavior, and self-led sexual health. I have come to see myself as a merchant of hope for those who doubt themselves but who want to leave their small stories, dance with fear, and grow into something bigger and more beautiful.

My mission is for everyone to find acceptance and belonging for all parts of themselves, to feel whole, to be empowered, and to live free.

Education & Certifications

University of Kentucky

Amy

MSW-I

Therapist Profile

Hello, I’m Amy, and I’m grateful you’ve found me, and I hope that sharing a little about myself will let you know if I am the best fit for helping you on your therapeutic journey. I am a social person who thrives most when building authentic connections with others. I take pride in being a genuine and trustworthy person in all of my relationships. I am the best version of myself when I can connect, establish rapport, and serve people from all walks of life. My motivation for earning a Master’s degree in Social Work, specifically clinical, derives from my passion for helping others. One of my favorite expressions is, “We can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore to be happy.” I believe in the power of healing with every fiber of my being; if we are willing to do the work, it is possible. I am optimistic that one day I, along with the help of others, can make the necessary turnaround to eradicate the stigma associated with seeking guidance in those times when life feels so heavy. In a perfect world, I envision people governing uncharted adversities who can feel a sense of pride in having the courage to pursue the essential treatment and recovery they desire to create a fuller and healthier existence to live their best lives.

Education & Certifications

Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CPRC)

Certified Professional Coach (CPC)

Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University (In Progress)

Brooks Addicott

CPRC, CPC

Curiosity and empathy are the foundations of my work.

Therapist Profile

I am a Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CPRC), and Certified Professional Coach (CPC), studying for my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. Curiosity and empathy are the foundations of my work. In addition to interning with Circles of Grace, I am currently completing a year-long professional training in Compassionate Inquiry, a psycho-therapeutic modality developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, designed to treat the effects of trauma.

I live in Park City, Utah, hold dual Australian-American citizenship, and work with clients both in-person and virtually via the ZOOM platform.

Education & Certifications

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Phoenix

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Certified Clinical Partner Specialist- (CCPS) through APSATS

Trained in EMDR therapy

Becky Ruff

MS, LCMHC, NCC, CCTP, CCPS

“Always remember: You are Braver than you believe, Stronger than you seem, Smarter than you think, and Loved more than you know.”

Therapist Profile

I bring a fierce belief in the individual strength of spirit into my sessions. With focus on safety, self-compassion, and honesty, I support clients in their journey toward health and healing.

Through trauma-informed counseling, I shine a light in the darkness for those with whom I work. As an experienced LifeStar veteran, I understand the inner battles that can rage and the victories achievable through healing from betrayal trauma and out-of-control sexual behavior.

I believe that honesty and accountability have healing properties that cannot be underestimated and that everyone can find that healing. I work to teach my clients to trust themselves again and that the answers they seek come from within. I have been involved with the Heart of a Woman retreat for years and sees the power in connection, laughter, and adventure.

I work with betrayal trauma, out-of-control behaviors, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, bereavement, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder/complex post-traumatic stress disorder, religious trauma, faith transition, LGBTQ+, sex-abuse, relational distress, attachment issues, emotional regulation, stress management, mindfulness, self-compassion.

I am a National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS) through APSATS, a member of LGBTQ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah, and am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma work.

Education & Certifications

LI - Lifespan Integration - Trained Level 2

Psychodrama - Extensive technique training (3+ years)

M.A. University of Utah - Social Work: Substance Abuse emphasis

B.S. Brigham Young University - Communications

Somatic Experiencing Therapist (SEP)

Certified Forest Therapy Guide (CFTG)

Debra Reid

LCSW, SEP, CFTG

"We all have the answers to our own problems, we just need assistance in asking the right questions. When we know better, we do better!"

Therapist Profile

Debbie has an eye for detail, deep empathy, and a firm resolution to assist her clients in becoming their best selves. Always learning, she is a powerful Circles of Grace Therapist who encourages, supports, and heals with authenticity.

Educated in Social Work with an emphasis in substance use treatment, Debbie brings a crossover skill set from chemical addiction treatment to process addiction treatment that gives her and our clinic a solid footing in understanding both worlds and how they often interconnect. Her passion is the therapeutic use of Psychodrama as it helps her clients acknowledge, engage, and accept oneself. Family systems are an especially important factor in her work, and she can often be found in session with multi-generational families addressing change as a group.

Education & Certifications

MA: Masters of Science in clinical mental Health counseling.

BA: University of Utah English

LI: Certified lifespan Integration

SEP: Certified somatic practitioner

EMDR trained level 2

Extensive ongoing training in experiential and psychodrama trauma modalities

Dorothy

LCMHC

I like the quote by the spiritual teacher Ram Daas that says “We are all just walking each other home.” I don’t think that we were meant to face our challenges alone and that most of us are doing the very best we can. I see “walking each other home” as sometimes meaning home to oneself, home to a life filled with self-acceptance and self-compassion, home to a better relationship and at times home to a yet undiscovered place.

Therapist Profile

I was born in the late fifties which makes me older and means that I have long passed the challenges of youth and my tenacity in my 20s and 30s that made me think I was right about most things. I am a mother, a widow, and a grandmother now. I have experienced loss and weathered economic downturns and political upheaval and religious growth which for me often translates to continually working to conquer cynicism and fear. I work to see the good in the broken and the love couched in the fear. That always brings me to hope which is what I try to bring to my therapeutic practice.

My specialty is working with trauma, particularly betrayal trauma which often involves attention to grief work. My focus is generally on women’s issues including trauma, infidelity, divorce, shame, identity, and emotional regulation. I have also studied and taught about post-traumatic growth as a by-product of trauma. I promote a multi-faceted approach that meets the needs of my clients using narrative therapy, somatic experiencing, trauma-informed lifespan integration, and action oriented therapy including experiential and psychodrama techniques. I love my job.

In my free time I enjoy hiking and swimming, grand kids, and reading, and theoretically gardening.

Education & Certifications

ATPSB - Advanced Training for Problematic Sexual Behaviors Certified via the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH)

Member - American Society of Addiction Medicine

Academic Rank - Associate Professor

Medical Doctor licensure: Utah, California, Kansas, Florida, Alabama

M.D. University of Alberta

B.S. University of Alberta - Medical Science

Donald Fletcher

M.D.

Extensively trained as a medical doctor and rehabilitation specialist, Don has extended his practice and personality to mental health therapy and addiction medicine.

Therapist Profile

Educated and licensed as a medical doctor, Dr. Fletcher's LifeStar focus is addiction medicine. He has a special interest in the issues of anxiety and depression which frequently accompany addictions. In addition to counselling patients he can offer medication assisted treatments which can be an important part of the recovery process for behavioral and substance addictions.

"Addiction recovery generally requires the use of every resource available.”

Education & Certifications

BFA Art, Brigham Young University, 2002

MFA Art, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2007

CSW, MSW Utah State University, 2023

Hablo Español

Jared Clark

MFA, MSW, CSW

““The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

“La curiosa paradoja es que cuando me acepto tal como soy, entonces puedo cambiar”.”

- Carl Rogers

Therapist Profile

It’s a humbling thing that you would consider meeting with me in your times of need and I don’t take it lightly. Sometimes you bring others -- your spouses, partners, children – and that is an honor to be trusted to help with those relationships. Your willingness to come in, hoping for something (maybe even hoping for hope) is inspiring; and I lean on this truth as my gift to you: that I can accept you just as you are, and that this acceptance provides a safe space and frees you up to achieve movement toward who you want to become. I’m excited to see what your story inspires us to co-create as a therapy plan. Each therapeutic journey is a creative collaboration where you are the expert in your life and I am a willing co-traveler when invited to walk alongside you. Your unique life and direction will inspire a one-of-a-kind blossoming of insights, solutions, and even healing. Whatever you have to bring I’m here for it and I know that whatever goodness you’re searching for is possible. Anyone earnest and humble enough to try therapy is destined to find grace in return. I’m confident you will find hope in my office.

I am an artist-turned-therapist so I relish the chances I have to help you leverage your creativity as a crucial part of your personal growth and for enhancing your therapeutic gains and healing. My love of art, poetry, and literature in addition to my passion for teaching have found a happy combination here at Circles of Grace where I run trauma-informed art groups.

Mis queridos amigos hispanoblantes. Les amo y encuentro una experiencia especialmente gratificante cuando puedo ayudarles en su propia idioma. Mi español no es perfecto, pero he descubierto que puedo comunicarme lo suficientemente bien como para servir a muchos de ustedes en su búsqueda de ayuda. Es algo que me llena de humildad que consideren encontrarse conmigo en sus momentos de necesidad, y no lo tomo a la ligera. A veces traen a otros, sus cónyuges, parejas, hijos, y eso es un honor que confíen en mí para ayudar con esas relaciones. Su disposición a venir, con la esperanza de algo (quizás incluso esperanza misma), es inspiradora; y me apoyo en esta verdad como mi regalo para ustedes: que puedo aceptarlos tal como son, y que esta aceptación proporciona un espacio seguro que los libera para avanzar hacia la persona que desean ser. Estoy emocionado por ver a qué nos inspira su historia para co-crear un plan de terapia. Cada viaje terapéutico es una colaboración creativa en la que ustedes son expertos en sus vidas y yo soy un compañero dispuesto cuando se me invita a caminar a su lado. Su vida única y su dirección inspirarán un florecimiento único de ideas, soluciones e incluso sanación. Sea lo que sea que tengan para aportar, estoy aquí para ello y sé que cualquier bondad que estén buscando es posible. Cualquier persona lo suficientemente sincera y humilde como para intentar la terapia está destinada a encontrar la gracia a cambio. Estoy seguro de que encontrarán esperanza en mi consulta.Soy un artista convertido en terapeuta, por lo que disfruto de las oportunidades que tengo para ayudarlos a aprovechar su creatividad como una parte crucial de su crecimiento personal y para mejorar sus avances terapéuticos y su sanación. Mi amor por el arte, la poesía y la literatura, además de mi pasión por la enseñanza, han encontrado una combinación feliz aquí en Círculos de Gracia, donde dirijo grupos de arte con enfoque en el trauma.

Education & Certifications

MSW Utah Valley University – Master of Social Work

BS Brigham Young University – Social Work

LI – Lifespan Integration – Trained Level 2

CCTP – Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Gottman Trained

TF- CBT – Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Psychodrama and Experiential continued training

Jeanine Gardner

MSW, CSW, CCTP

My trauma-informed application integrates psychoeducation, inner child work, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, systems theory, sensorimotor psychotherapy, psychodrama, experiential psychotherapy, and Lifespan Integration. While we may not choose our adversities or their complexities, they can be a driving force in our growth and healing.

Therapist Profile

Adverse and traumatic events in life can leave us feeling unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. I believe healing begins when we become present with the pain and honor its existence. Having navigated many complex pitfalls in my own life I have learned to believe in healing. My approach to therapy is compassion-focused, warm, direct, and research-based. My therapeutic style seeks to create safety as I walk with you on your healing journey valuing choice in the therapeutic relationship.

I work with anxiety& depression, trauma/post traumatic stress disorder, sex-abuse, betrayal trauma, trauma bonding, attachment issues, codependency, addictions/pornography/substance use, religious trauma, faith realignment/transition, LGBTQ+, same sex attraction, grief/breavement, relational distress, emotional regulation, stress management, self-compassion, mindfulness, individuals and groups.

Education & Certifications

Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Jessica Holfeltz

LCMHC

My goal is to create a judgment-free space, where healing and growth can occur. If you feel that I might be a good match to support you in your journey, please feel free to reach out to our office for a free 15-minute phone consultation.

Therapist Profile

Hey, there! Thank you for getting to know more about me as a clinician. A little about me personally: I live in Utah with my partner, Rob, and our children, fur baby, and chickens. I dabble in Homesteading as part of my own therapeutic work - and just for fun. I love to create - whether its a watercolor piece of art, a crocheted afghan, or a batch of gooey cinnamon rolls. Anything “cozy” is my jam.

As a therapist, I work with couples to repair and help the support them in creating deeper, intimacy and connection. Utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as well as intermingling Psychodrama and Internal Family Systems (parts work), and Mindfulness I support clients in their journey back home to themselves.

Navigating sexual health, intimacy, and connection can be a complicated, yet meaningful process. I work with a broad range of sexual issues, including out of control sexual behavior/sexual addiction, post cancer-sex, erectile dysfunction, rapid/early ejaculation, vaginismus/dysperunia, safe sex, infidelity, loss of desire, gap in desire, kink/BDSM, LGBTQ+, polyamory, pornography concerns, and resolving conflict between spirituality and sexuality. In addition, I educate parents regarding how to create shame-free conversations with their children about sex.

I am very grateful to be in the career field of clinical mental health and sex therapy. Over my lifespan, I have been acquainted with my own ‘brokenness’ and sifted through childhood and adult trauma, which has led me to an understanding - a real knowing - that there is growth and expansion to be found in healing. I’ve been in processes of grief, been privileged to uncover and get to know my own voice without persistent feelings of shame bubbling up the way they frequently know how. All of my own work has given me the privilege of sitting deeper with someone else’ in their pain.

Education & Certifications

Gottman level 1 & 2 trained

EMDR trained

Emphasis in Expressive Arts which includes Art Therapy, Play Therapy and Sand Tray

Jill Poulson

ACMHC

As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples. I specialize in helping clients address their concerns in a compassionate way using SandTray, EMDR, Expressive Arts, and psychotherapy.

Therapist Profile

Whether managing anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, or relationships, life can feel overwhelming and complicated. My journey in life has had more challenges than I ever thought I would endure, yet hardships have refined and helped me grow in ways I never would have otherwise. Remembering we are not alone and knowing there is help, can bring hope.

I specialize in helping clients address their concerns in a compassionate way using SandTray, EMDR, Expressive Arts, and psychotherapy. I believe helping clients face and manage struggles and concerns can lead to healing and post-traumatic growth. This growth mindset can help individuals navigate and escape the feeling of being trapped and stagnant. This emphasis can help clients better understand how their mind, heart and body can heal, feel joy, and move forward in life with passion.

As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples. I am Gottman level 1 & 2 trained, EMDR trained, and have an emphasis in Expressive Arts which includes Art Therapy, Play Therapy and Sand Tray. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, baking/cooking, spending time with family, and enjoying nature. I love being a therapist.

Education & Certifications

Lifespan Integration Training

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Phoenix

B.A. University of Utah – Psychology

B.S. University of Utah – Sociology, Criminal Justice Certificate

A.S. Weber State University – Criminology

Joshua Walpole

MS, ACMHC

I have always been fascinated by the “why”. What makes people tick, why do we do the things we do, the good and the bad? I am curious about what inspires us and discourages us. I enjoy seeing the “aha” moment or the moment when it makes sense, when it just clicks.

Therapist Profile

As a counselor I enjoy helping others discover their “why”, and why they behave the way they do. Two key tools in this effort are awareness and intention. Too often, we can get caught up in the daily grind of life which can cause us to go into autopilot and just react to events. Part of my goal is to help you create space, to pause, and be aware, so you can respond with intention. Creating mindfulness is a key to recovery. Gaining these tools help in uncovering the issues that may seem to be a continual obstacle for your growth. In this understanding we can work together on healing and making changes necessary to your life. Living from a centered sense of self in your core values. This will aid from getting you unstuck and moving forward, living with more purpose, and meaning.

I specialize in trauma work with a focus on unwanted compulsive sexual behaviors, which include pornography and sexual addiction. I also work with betrayal trauma partners, family of origin trauma, and whole person healing. As part of trauma, I help work through, anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD and mood disorders. Unwanted compulsive sexual behaviors are complex, and you can feel you are past being helped or saved. I believe we all have a way back; no one is too far gone. I have empathy for those suffering from betrayal trauma. I understand what complex trauma does to a partner, and how deep the pain of betrayal can go. I work with the betrayed to create safety, manage trauma responses and foster post-traumatic growth. Gaining strength and courage to implement boundaries for their recovery and help heal the relationship. My own life experience has been an opportunity to learn, grow and believe in healing. In my practice I utilize lifespan integration, experiential, psychodrama, and existential modalities to process and make shifts you are hoping for.

I enjoy spending time with my wife of 15 years and 4 children. We can be found eating berries in our berry garden or making s’mores around our firepit.

Education & Certifications

LCSW

McKinley Merchant

LCSW

I work with mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD. I focus on adults, couples, parenting and families.

I offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy as an extra supportive tool in your healing process.

Therapist Profile

I am passionate about mind-body bridging and believe we can not have one without the other. I use a variety of approaches in the therapeutic journey, and pull from them intuitively in our time together. I believe that change is possible for all people, through small shifts comes lasting change. I focus on choice and the importance of knowing the choices we have that can help us live our best lives.

Education & Certifications

M.A. Grand Canyon University - Addiction Counseling

Psychodrama and Experiential continued training

Robert Smith

CASUDC

"You are loved. You have value. You matter."

Therapist Profile

I am passionate about helping people find peace, happiness, and joy in life through self-acceptance and self-compassion. My loving heart and gentle encouragement resonate with people deeply, and help create positive, lasting change as people step into their own work and face the challenges that are before them. I utilize skills and tools that I have gained through over a decade of life experiences and schooling to help people heal and grow from their own trauma, and to also help people feel seen, heard, and validated as they pursue their own life goals.

Education & Certifications

M.A. University of Santa Monica - Spiritual Psychology

M.A. Antioch of Los Angeles - Clinical Psychology

B.A. University of Utah - Education

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Emotional Focus Therapy (EFT) for couples

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Psychodrama continued training

Conscious Health and Healing certification

Shelley Dunford Hardy

LMFT MA-CP, MA-SP, CHH

As much as we would like it to be, life is far from simple or linear. Taken as a whole, it is maybe best seen as a mosaic of moments; some challenging, messy, or even heartbreaking, and others joyful, energizing, and deeply satisfying.

Therapist Profile

Therapy can be a safe space for those of us looking for support in navigating these ups and downs. It provides us with an opportunity to develop the tools that lead to a sustained sense of peace and purpose. As a therapist, I work hard to give my patients skills and frameworks that lead to deeper healing and fulfillment in their personal lives. I believe each of our life experiences is best described as personal “curriculum” for us to learn and grow.

It is my belief that while we do not always control our circumstances, we can better navigate this “curriculum” as we learn to approach our lives with increased compassion, self-forgiveness, and love. It is the joy of my professional life to be able to share the experience of my patients moving away from a fixed mindset into a more compassionate growth mindset towards healing.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with master’s degrees in both Clinical and Spiritual Psychology. I work with a wide range of patients including but not limited to those experiencing depression, anxiety, betrayal trauma, sexual compulsion / addiction, faith journey, couple’s issues, and self-compassion. My specialty trainings include Emotional Focus Therapy (EFT) for couples, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma work, and psychodrama and somatic work.

I have been married for 37 challenging and beautiful years, I enjoy my wonderful children, my amazing grandchildren and 2 willful dogs. Outside of my fulfilling, therapy practice, I love traveling, learning, being in nature, painting and spending time with the people I love.

Education & Certifications

Certified in Somatic Experiencing (SEP)

Certified in LifeSpan Integration (LI)

Certified in Emotion Focused Therapy for couples (EFT)

Trained in EFT Tapping

Trained in Psychodrama

Tammy B. Jones

CMHC, SEP

I specialize and am certified in Somatic Experiencing (SEP), trained in Psychodrama, certified in Life Span Integration (LI), and certified in Emotion Focused Therapy for couples (EFT).

Therapist Profile

Greetings, my name is Tammy Jones, I am licensed as a clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC). Several years ago, I started searching for a better way to help clients with trauma, addiction, and healing. In my search, I discovered Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Psychodrama (body movement and experiential therapy). I have found this combination to be effective for lasting change, healing to wholeness, and finding peace through empowerment of emotional regulation. Healthy emotion regulation and emotion intelligence are key for optimum living (window of tolerance). I teach tools and resourcing to support being in this state.

I specialize and am certified in Somatic Experiencing (SEP), trained in Psychodrama, certified in Life Span Integration (LI), and certified in Emotion Focused Therapy for couples (EFT). Having the opportunity to work as a therapist with wounded humans, and being a wounded human myself, I have come to believe that within, there is an innate desire within each of us, to grow and become and improve. I believe people are inherently good. I am about living in the present as much as possible. Being in the present has been a quest for much of my adult life. For me, living in the present build’s relationships, is grounding and brings insight. Living in the present is “living”.

When I am not seeing clients, I “love” being in nature and moving. I love sharing this with my husband, kids, and grandkids. I have a passion for pickleball!

Education & Certifications

BS Psychology University of Utah 1983

Master of Social Work University of Utah 1989

Co-founder of LifeStar Network

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)

Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education (BASE™)

Trained in LifeSpan Integration (LI)

Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT)

Sex Addiction

Psychodrama and Experiential Therapy

Todd Olson

LCSW

“Feeling safe enough to fall in love with life and take the risk of living” is one of the mottos of our clinic. If we are not in love with our life, we won’t be able to take the risks of living fully. It is important to me to help my clients create enough safety so they can fall in love with their life again, or for the very first time.

Therapist Profile

Welcome, and thank you for looking at our clinic. I have the great opportunity to work with very skilled and seasoned therapists. We collaborate often and continue to seek training and education for best practices in helping our clients.

I specialize in treating trauma of all kinds. I provide a safe, trusting relationship to help you develop self-awareness, to increase emotional capacity and resilience, and to experience resolution of past wounds, stress and trauma symptoms.

I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) traumahealing.org, with advanced training in Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education (BASE™) daveberger.net/base, trained in Lifespan Integration (LI), lifespanintegration.com, psychodrama and experiential workshops. I am currently a guide for Onsite, a facility for treating trauma, onsiteworkshops.com

Education & Certifications

M.A. Amridge University - Divinity

M.A. Amridge University - Marriage and Family Therapy

B.A. Utah State University - Religious Studies

Corey Holmgren

1984 - 2019

Corey Holmgren, LMFT was, and still is an integral part of our clinic here at LifeStar Healing. He worked here for just under five years; however, the lives touched and people helped through his spirit and skill as a gifted therapist are still being uncovered, today.Not only did he bring his vast knowledge as a therapist and skill as a Chaplain in the Utah National Guard, he brought authenticity and humor into our offices. This typically included pranks, practical jokes, and his vivacious laugh that left us all at least chuckling, if not laughing to the point of tears.

Corey loved working with people, in general. The populations he worked with the most were men {young and old} who struggled with out of control sexual behaviors and addictions. He met with couples, individuals, and ran multiple men’s therapy groups throughout each week. Corey’s ability to cultivate a sense of brotherhood among men was, and still is, inspiring. He played a major role in the Warrior Heart Boot Camps centered around the book, “Wild at Heart” by John Eldridge. One of his greatest passions in life was helping others see who they really are, through a spiritual lens. One of the things he said to so many individuals who felt broken and buried in the depths of shame is, “He {God, Higher Power} loves you because He loves you, because He loves you, because He loves you.”

When Corey suddenly passed away in January 2019, he left behind his wife, Mindi, and three children {Nathan, Nora, and Lexie} and unborn baby, Jack.

In the Fall of 2019, in honor of Corey, Mindi started The Corey Holmgren Memorial Fund {CHMF}; a 501c3 non-profit, which raises money to help financially support therapy here at LifeStar Healing for individuals and couples who cannot afford it. Through the efforts of his amazing wife, the legacy of helping others come home to themselves, Corey began years before his passing, is still living strong today.

For more information visit https://www.coreyholmgren.org/about-corey-holmgren