Medication Assisted Treatment,
Ambulatory Detox
Medical Providers
Dr. Melissa Chan
Medical Director/MD
Dr. Joseph Yau
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Medication Management
Children, Adolescents, Adults
Lin Clark
APRN
Medication Management
Roberta Lucas
APRN
Medication Management
Laura Croft Maw
APRN
Medication Management
Mitzy Stewart
APRN
Medication Management
Mental Health Therapists
Susan Mitchell
Clinical Director/LCSW
Susan Mitchell is the Clinical Director for Ascendant Clinics. Her director duties keep her busy, and therefore she does not provide individual therapy.
Jesse Beebe
LCSW
CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Meditation, Solution Focused, Family System, Family Functional, REBT, Motivational Interviewing
Pornography Addictions, Substance Use Disorders
Military, Veterans, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Jesse Beebe has been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the past 9 years. His specialties include working with clients who have addictions, depression and anxiety, suicidal ideation, and family function. Jesse works with teens and adults around all types of addiction and oppositional defiant behaviors. He also works with families of teens through family therapy. Jesse is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to work with both teens and adults who are engaging in maladaptive behaviors. Jesse has experience in treating men’s issues and also in working with the young adult population from age 18-27. He also specializes in stress reduction and treatment of clients dealing with work or family stress issues. He is experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
Russell Bird
MSW
Cybele Blood
LCSW
CBT, CPT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing
Grief and Loss, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions
LGBTQ, Adolescents, Adults
Tyler Cheney
LCSW
CBT, CPT
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Suicide Prevention, Life Change, Adjustment Issues
Adults
Stacey Cottrell
LCSW
CBT, DBT
Children, Adolescents, Adults
Franni Cumberledge
LCSW
CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing
Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Chronic Pain/Illness, Suicidal Ideation, Grief & Loss, Substance Abuse, Religion Issues
Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
Marianne Daniels
CMHC
CBT, DBT, Trauma, Mindful Meditation, Solution Based, REBT, Motivational Interviewing, Family System, Child Centered Play
Children, Adolescents, Adults
Marianne Daniels is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) with seven years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. She also has a Master’s degree in mental health counseling from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in group therapy and individual therapy. Marianne works in our Salt Lake clinic in Murray.
Jacqueline Deily
LCSW
CBT, CPT
Body Image, Sexual Abuse, Women’s Issues, Trauma
Adults 21 years of age or older, LGBTQ+
Randal Dixon
CMHC
CPT, CBT, Mindfulness, Gottman Couples Therapy, Trans-personal Couples Therapy, Positive Psychology, Exposure Response Prevention
Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Faith Transition Crisis, Grief/loss and Dissociative Disorders, Relationships, Men’s Issues
Adults, Couples, Military/Veterans
Anne Doubek
CMHC
CBT, DBT, Trauma, Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga Mind-Body Technique, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing
Military, Veterans, Couples, Families, Adolescents, Adults
Anne Doubek is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) working in our Salt Lake clinic in Murray. She has experience treating kids, adolescents, adults and couples with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and recovery from or adjusting to illness or physical disability. Anne specializes in person-centered therapy and particularly enjoys helping women manage the complexities of living a full and satisfying life.
Roger Durfey
LMFT
CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Meditation, Solution Focused, Family System, Family Functional, Healthy Living
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Family Systems, Relationship Issues, Addictions: substance, food, sex, pornography
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Couples, Families, Groups
Roger Durfey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working in our Lehi clinic. He has extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as well as Solution Focused, mindfulness, and STEPS therapy. For two decades, he has worked with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families in both individual and group sessions.
Laurie Elkins
LCSW
CBT, DBT, Trauma, ACT, Mindfulness Meditation, Gottman Couples Therapy, Art, Sand Tray
Military, Veterans, Couples, Adolescences, Adults
Laurie Elkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in our Lehi clinic. She graduated with her Masters from Brigham Young University. Her practice is grounded in the importance of self-determination and in the vital nature of genuine regard for each person. She believes that we find our greatest strengths in personal challenges and that we are constantly moving toward balance and healing.
Candas Elder
CSW
CSW
Norma Farris
ACMHC
CBT, Insight Oriented Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy
Grief and Loss, Relationships, Women’s Issues
Children, Adolescences, Adults
Norma Farris is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) working in Ascendant’s Lehi clinic. She works with children, adolescents and adults. Norma’s approach with clients is client centered with an emphasis on self-acceptance, problem solving and coping skills using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight Oriented Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
Wendy Francis
LCSW
CBT, DBT, Trauma, ACT, Insight Oriented, Motivational Interviewing, REBT, Family System, Family Function, Child Centered Play, Sand Tray
Perinatal and Postpartum Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders
Children, Adolescences, Adults
Wendy Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in our Lehi clinic. She has been providing mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families since 1999. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques with individuals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Child Directed Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Insight Oriented Therapy as well as others. Wendy works with families using various family therapy techniques and focuses on helping the whole family improve functioning. She has worked in a variety of settings, including providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient clinics, in residential treatment centers, in substance abuse rehabilitation programs, in programs focused on improving parenting skills, in a children’s hospital setting, in crisis worker role for many hospitals, within the foster care system, and within the youth probation system. Wendy is currently licensed in the states of Utah, Idaho, and Alaska and is able to provide services for clients in all of those states. Wendy assists clients and families by developing a therapeutic relationship so that each unique individual can feel safe working toward improving relationships, developing coping skills, and having improvement in many areas of life.
Gail Hilton
LCSW
CBT, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders
Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
Gail Hilton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in our Salt Lake clinic in Murray. She has many years of experience in the Mental Health Field. Gail worked with children and families through the Division of Children and Families at the Utah State Department of Social Services. She also worked in the In-patient Psychiatric Unit and in Crisis in the Emergency Department at LDS Hospital.Mark Hutchinson
LCMHC
CBT, DBT
Trauma, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Post-partum Depression
Adolescents, Adults
Kyung-Ran Koh
CMHC
CBT, DBT, Trauma, Mindfulness Meditation, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Family System
Adolescents, Adults
Kyung-Ran Koh has been practicing as a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) for the past nine years. She works in our Lehi clinic. She has extensive experiences in treating mood disorders, addiction, co-dependency, substance dependence, trauma and victims of domestic violence. Kyung-Ran also works with couples who struggle with their relationship issues. Her treatment modalities are based on evidence based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Meditation. She also practices the use of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to help clients alleviate emotional, psychological and physical pains that have created dis-ease in their system. Kyung-Ran received a Master’s degree from the University of Utah.
Patricia Merkley
LCSW
CPT, Trauma, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, Existential Therapy
Domestic Violence, Women’s Issues, Family Function, Aging
Adults, Couples, Families
Terri Moss
LMFT
CBT-trauma focused, DBT, Experiential, Gestalt, Sand Tray, Expressive Arts
Trauma, Sexual Abuse, PTSD, Women’s Issues, Family of Origin Issues
Depression, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideations, Self-Harm, Relationships, Anxiety
Adolescents, Adults, Couples, LGBTQ
Stacey Rich
CMHC
CBT, DBT, Trauma, EMDR, Seeking Safety, ACT
Military, Veterans, Children, Adults
Stacey Rich is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and has been practicing psychotherapy for the past 10 years. She has extensive training in working with trauma clients utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)). Stacey also has experience with providing many other types of trauma informed care. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which is utilized to help people heal from past issues and learn to live fully in the present. DBT is an outcome based treatment highly recommended for clients struggling with severe anxiety. Stacey utilizes DBT in her treatment of substance use disorders. Stacey also specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
William Russell
CSW
CBT, CPT
Sleep Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety
Adults, Veterans
Practice Philosophy
Chris Taylor
LCSW
ACT, CBT, Mindful Self-Compassion, Motivational Interviewing
Depression, Anxiety, Stress,
Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
Chris Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Ascendant’s Salt Lake clinic in Murray. He has 4 years of clinical experience working with varied populations whose ages range from adolescent to senior.
Steve Tippetts
CSW
CBT, EMDR, ACT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Multigenerational, Family Structure, Gottman, Motivational Interviewing
Grief and Loss, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Loss of Identity
Adolescents, Adults, Couples, LGBTQ+, Fluent in Spanish
Steve Tippetts has been practicing clinical therapy after making a career change and graduating with his MSW from the University of Utah in 2019. His specialties include working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and major life transitions including marriage, divorce, and loss of faith. He works with individuals, couples, and families to work through challenges in a personalized way. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based approaches.
Jenny Vasquez
LCSW
CBT, DBT
Life Changing Illnesses, Grief
Groups, Teens, Adults
Jenny Vasquez in a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in our Salt Lake clinic in Murray. She has been practicing psychotherapy for the past 11 years. She completed intensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training in Seattle from July 2013-September 2015 and she has a specific focus on evidence-based therapies. She currently runs DBT groups to help with emotional regulation for both teens and adults. She also specializes in anxiety, trauma; grief and loss, women’s empowerment, suicidal ideation self-harming behaviors, and substance use. In addition, Jenny has expertise in working with clients with life-changing illnesses through her work as an oncology social worker with Intermountain Medical Center from October 2009 to September 2014.
Celeste Wiggins
LCSW
Megan Wilson
CSW
Michael Wright
CSW
DBT, CBT, ACT
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Substance Use, Suicidal Idealization, Self-Harm
Children, Adults
Addictions Treatment Team
Dr. Melissa Chan
Medical Director/MD
Medication Assisted Treatment, Ambulatory Detox
Adults
Shanna Lindstrom
Addictions Treatment Program Director
Program Director
Derek Spackman
Lab Manager
Rachael Debenham
LCSW
CBT
Substance Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, ADHD, Trauma
Adults
Rachael Debenham has been practicing as a social worker for the past 6 years. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, and trauma. She has worked with populations ranging from children in foster care, to people experiencing homelessness and SPMI issues, to clients in home health and hospice care. She has used music in her therapy as a means to promote insight and awareness when processing emotions. She believes that the client therapist relationship is a sacred space that can lead to healing as both parties are patient but hopeful about progress made, and believes everyone can heal and find strength through their trauma. 
Rachel Garner
CSW
Michael Wright
CSW
Daryl Ezidore
Case Manager
Keidy Molina-Trujillo
Case Manager
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