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Weston is devoted to working with Sunray and loves to serve his community, as well as the communities that Sunray serves. He primarily works with creating more stable structures in our company so that we can have a better outreach. A true Sevier County native, Weston enjoys hunting & fishing. He currently resides in Manti with his wife and 4 children.
Rachel is the founder and original owner of Sunray Family Counseling Center and loves to continue the legacy of what she has worked so hard to build. She is an LCSW with her Master of Social Work from Brigham Young University and her Bachelors from the University of Southern California. She is an RPT and RPT-S and has extensive training in EMDR, playful EMDR, ART, play therapy, and Jungian Play Therapy. She currently resides in Ecuador and loves exploring the jungle with her husband and 3 children.
Staci completed her master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy through Lamar University in 2022. She gained her love of mental health as she began her own self-healing journey. Staci has additional training in Child-Centered Play Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which uses a combination of evidence-based therapies and rapid eye movement that has been found to reduce the effects of trauma and other psychological stressors. Staci genuinely expresses unconditional positive regard with her clients. Her goal is to create a safe space for her clients to discover the healing and balance they seek, while gaining a better relationship with themselves. Her theoretical framework includes experiential arts, Jungian, somatic therapy (incorporating mind, body, and emotions in the healing process), ART, DBT, attachment theory, and systemic work. Staci enjoys working with children, adolescents, adult women, and families. She is passionate about learning and is always seeking ways to better herself and her practice. Staci loves spending time with her four sons, especially on horseback in the hills or arena. She enjoys many activities where she can be in nature. A few of her favorites are hiking, boating, snowshoeing, skiing, traveling, and gardening.
Matt received his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Walden University. He has 10 years of experience working in the criminal justice field with adults and adolescents. His theoretical approach is integrative and comprises humanistic, CBT, ART, and solution-focused elements to treat depression, anxiety, and addiction behaviors. He is learning and gaining experience in child-centered play therapy and family-systems work. Matt enjoys helping individuals, couples, and families achieve balance and peace in their lives and relationships. He believes in the positive psychology model that change comes through realizing one’s inner strength and resilience. The therapeutic environment offers compassion and support and facilitates this process of growth and change. Aside from his professional life, Matt is a devoted family man with 7 children and 1 grandson. His hobbies include sports, music, reading, and backpacking.
Alicia is an ACMHC and a licensed Social Service Worker (SSW). She received her bachelor’s degree from Weber State and her master’s degree from Liberty University. Alicia has worked in a variety of fields and places, spending many years traveling and thriving as a military spouse. She has been trained in and taught several prevention programs and loves to help others realize their strength and resilience. Alicia has worked with people with various needs, including children and family programs, prevention response and training, and community programs. She has worked at a hospital, a sheriff’s department, and a fire department. She works hard to be able to see and understand the unique needs of her clientele. Alicia has received training in EMDR and ART. She loves person-centered, CBT, and experiential therapies because she believes in each person’s ability to fill their own needs when they have the right tools available. Alicia has raised four strong daughters and loves to empower others. She believes that everyone has worth and purpose and would love to help others find theirs. Alicia welcomes counseling anyone but holds a special place in her heart working with first responders, teenagers/young adults, and the LGBT community. When not working, Alicia is likely spending time with her husband and/or daughters, preferably in the mountains or outdoors. She also loves to be creative and makes soaps and other body products in her spare time.
Morgan earned her bachelor’s degree in Family Life Studies from Utah State University. She is nearly completed with her Master’s in Social Work from Louisiana State University. Morgan has training in Jungian Play Therapy and Adlerian Play therapy. She continues to study a variety of treatment modalities. Morgan is devoted to meeting her clients where they are in their healing journey. She strives to tailor her therapeutic interventions to the needs of her clients. In her free time, Morgan likes to spend time with her husband in the outdoors. Specifically, she likes to run, hike, kayak, hunt, and of course, bake cookies and sourdough bread.
Sydney graduated with an Associate’s in Psychology from Snow College and a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Brigham Young University-Hawaii. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Social Work from Boise State University and is looking forward to becoming a licensed clinical social worker. Sydney has studied Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, Solutions Focused Therapy, and has a continued desire to study additional treatment modalities. She is very passionate about mental health and is excited to become a resource in rural Utah. Sydney loves to look for strengths within clients and cultivate a safe space for growth and support. She enjoys game nights and adventures with her family and friends.
Dorothy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Utah Valley University, then later earned her Master of Clinical Social Work degree at BYU. Dorothy grew up in the Northwest before traveling and living all over the United States. Her most recent move brought her from Germany to Utah, where she lives with her two teenagers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and Siamese cats. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in various treating settings—and she’s excited to join the Sunray Family Counseling team. Dorothy has training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-focused, and Strengths-based, along with other treatment modalities centered on the client’s individual treatment needs. She has 7 years of experience working with underserved and diverse populations with an emphasis on autism. Dorothy’s love of clinical work began through a healing and self-discovery journey of her own, which serves to help her clients in their unique healing processes. As part of her regular self-care, she enjoys exploring and spending time with her loved ones, immersing herself in nature, and sipping hot chai.
Linsey received her Master of Social Work from Arizona State University in 2020 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Before becoming a therapist, Linsey was a Social Service Worker for 9 years as a Case Manager, focusing on children, adolescents, and families. Before that, she worked for 7 years with adults and children with developmental disabilities. Linsey has experience working in schools, with a focus on collaboration, social skills, coping strategies, and behavior support; she has worked with victims of trauma and abuse; and she has also worked with those with Autism and ADHD. Linsey is passionate about learning—especially when it has to do with relationships and resiliency. In her free time, she enjoys painting, sculpting with polymer clay, and other creative pursuits—especially the messy ones! Linsey loves attending farmers’ markets, being outside, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Luna.
Cecilia is a Certified Social Worker. She received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Utah State University. Cecilia enjoys working with children, youth, young adults, and older adults. She has experience working with children within school settings as well as working with the Latinx community in Spanish. She believes meeting clients where they are and empowerment is central to healing. In her free time Cecilia enjoys learning about other cultures, cooking, and being in nature.
Colton earned his bachelor’s degree in Family Consumer and Human Development at Utah State University. He later received his Master of Clinical Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. Colton enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults and strongly believes in the impact and importance of familial relationships. He finds fulfillment in the process of engaging with other people and building a therapeutic alliance. Colton has completed training for EMDR and has also studied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Child-centered Play Therapy. He also plans to continue the process of achieving certification and mastery of these modalities and others. Having grown up in Sevier County, Colton is grateful to be back in the area with his wife and twin daughters.
Lichelle has a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Denver. She has been trained in Jungian and Adlerian Play Therapy. She recently completed training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
She has been working in the field of addiction on and off for the past 15 years. Lichelle is passionate about helping others. She knows many of life’s pains and is happy to help others navigate through their own struggles. Lichelle believes therapy is one of many power tools that can heal the parts of oneself. One of her favorite quotes from Brene Brown is “Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” In her spare time, Lichelle loves to read anything she can get her hands on. Her favorites are murder mysteries.
Sabrina Evans is a CSW working towards her LCSW, with her Masters of Social Work from Utah State University. She grew up in Colorado and is now happy to call Southern Utah her home. She has experience working with children, teens, and adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and women’s issues. She has studied and practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian and Jungian child play therapy, experiential therapy, and has received training in EMDR. She has a passion for the study of therapy and enjoys adding to what she’s learned. Sabrina works as a team with her clients, believing that every client has worth, value, and inherent goodness. She enjoys creative expression, playing the harp, spending time with her family and her dog, and can often be found after work with her nose buried in a book.
Sarah completed her bachelor’s degree in sociology and psychology at Southern Utah University and earned her Master of Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. Sarah has experience working with people with disabilities, adolescents, foster children, and other community-based mental health programs. Sarah has nearly 10 years of experience counseling young adolescents and their families. She’s passionate about helping youth feel empowered and confident. Sarah has extensive experience treating individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-injurious behaviors, and attachment issues. She’s trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. Sarah likes to utilize Play Therapy, sand tray, and other experiential activities to help clients find growth and healing. Sarah loves living in Southern Utah with her daughter. She never misses a chance to enjoy the beautiful landscape and finds inspiration from getting outside.
Amber graduated with her bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently completing her master’s degree internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Fort Hays State University. Her desire to help others and her love of the field stems from her own journey of self-discovery and healing. She is passionate about learning and is always looking to expand her knowledge and treatment modalities. She has trained in play therapy and has experience working with children and teens. Amber offers a calm, inviting space to allow for healing and a greater understanding of oneself. She believes that mental health is tightly intertwined with physical health, and she promotes the use of body awareness and movement in the healing process. She thrives on organization and her theoretical framework includes experiential therapy, positive psychology, acceptance and commitment theory, internal family systems, and Jungian play therapy. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, being active, and the outdoors, specifically kayaking, scuba diving, and running. A favorite of hers includes traveling and exploring new places and adventures with her husband and children.
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Heidi received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University. She gained 2 years of experience working with substance abuse and behavioral issues before completing her Master of Clinical Social Work (CSW) at Brigham Young University. Heidi has experience doing ABA therapy with autistic children and CBT with severe mental health diagnoses. She believes that all people have inherent self-worth, and trials or traumas can transform into unique strengths through dedicated therapeutic healing. Heidi loves spending time with her young children and her husband. She enjoys cooking, baking, music, boating, and traveling. Heidi has lived in China and Thailand and is always hunting down the most authentic, spicy Thai food!
Becky has her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. Becky has studied CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Jungian Therapy, and continues to study a variety of theories. She has experience working with children in school settings as a Mental Health Coordinator and volunteers at the hospital as an advocate for victims of domestic violence. Becky loves working with all ages, especially children, and understands the importance of creating a safe space for people to begin the healing process. When not at work, Becky can be found on her farm with her husband and four children, or at any nearby rodeo. She loves hosting events, exploring the beauty of Southern Utah, and connecting with friends and family.
Tina Spendlove received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern Utah University. In addition, she received a master’s degree in Health Psychology from Northcentral University in California, and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University in Texas. Tina is licensed in Utah as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC). She has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Play Therapy. She also employs nutrition as a therapeutic modality. Tina enjoys helping young adults discover their core values and assisting them in learning how to best live by those values. She has clinical experience with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual addiction, food addiction, and emotional dysregulation. Tina and her husband have five adult children and 12 grandchildren. She likes to spend her free time with her family, sewing, knitting, creating pottery on her wheel, playing the piano, and hiking in the southern Utah sun.
Cassie is our intake coordinator and is likely who you will talk with on the phone. She has several years of experience as an office manager and is currently going to school with the hope to become a therapist herself. She is the mother of 4 children, several goats, chickens, dogs, and cats.
Lexi works in our credentialing division and helps ensure our licensure and billing go smoothly. She is an Arizona native but met her husband at Snow College and fell in love with living in Utah. She is currently attending Utah State University to get her Bachelor’s degree and eventually work as a therapist. She loves spending time with her husband and dog Smokey, running, hiking, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.
