Colbey is specialized as a Gottman marriage counselor. He helps couples facing issues with communication, infidelity, abuse, narcissism, addiction, life transitions, among other issues that couples face. He has extensive experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with addiction, relationships, depression, anxiety, OCD and self-esteem/self-concept deficits as well.
Colbey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients grow individually by developing more hope that they can heal and move forward with joy, to love themselves and where they are. He uses a person-centered approach to help the client believe in themselves and change their negative core beliefs to positive attributes.
Colbey Graduated from BYU and is a fully licensed LCSW. He opened his own practice in 2021 with the hope of helping people live a healthier and happier life. In his free time you can find him with his wife and 4 boys camping, playing sports, or fishing.
Mary offers therapy in English, Spanish, and Russian. She enjoys working with all ages with an emphasis on children, teenagers, and young adults. Mary specializes in conduct and defiance difficulties in youth, anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline or narcissistic personalities, faith transitions, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. Her approach is solution-focused while incorporating cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused perspectives, and acceptance through validation and support.
Mary graduated from the University of Southern California in 2023 with a master’s degree in social work which included an adult mental health and wellness track. She recently worked as a therapist providing general mental health support while also counseling court-mandated criminal offenders and victims, with a specialization in domestic violence, substance use, and anger management.
Outside of work, Mary enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, reading, and gaming. She actively challenges her mind by learning and considering new things each day and brings this same motivated energy to Strong Lives Counseling.
Brian specializes in the following areas: Self Esteem, Divorce, Narcissistic Behavior, Sex Therapy, Trauma based approach to healing including Betrayal trauma and Adoption issues. Brian’s broad experience includes working in the behavioral healthcare industry since 1992. He has a Solution Focused approach to Behavioral Health.
With a strength-based approach to Faith, Life Transitions, Stress,Work Life Balance includes professional and educational careers. He approaches healing and recovery in a collaborative effort to find what works best for you and is a LGBTQ+ affirming counselor.
Brian holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut. He also earned a Bachelor degree in Behavioral Science from the University of Utah. He is a licensed provider as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Brian enjoys traveling, college sports, golf, and spending time with his family.
Hannah specializes in EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, grief counseling, motivational interviewing, child-centered play therapy, and ego state work. Hannah has worked with a wide variety of ages and populations. She has experience working in schools, hospitals, residential treatment centers and private practice. She works with young clients through play therapy, individuals facing the after math of trauma, personality disorders, and grief among many other diagnosis.
Hannah received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho, and went on to complete a Master in Social Work from Utah Valley University. She gained her passion for social work from a young age when she was able to visit an equine therapy facility.
Since graduating with her Master’s degree, Hannah approaches mental health in a holistic approach by putting the individual, not the diagnosis, at the center of treatment. Through addressing emotional, mental, and physical needs, Hannah believes that individuals find the healing that will shape their future in a positive way.
Hannah enjoys spending her free time fishing and being outdoors with her husband and dog, traveling to the Oregon coast, and channeling her creative energy through cross stitch and embroidery.
Parker is a bi-lingual therapist speaking English and Spanish. He has a gift for creating a safe, but therapeutically challenging environment to help his clients work through the obstacles that show up in their lives. He has a passion for helping individuals and families facing trauma such as sexual abuse, childhood trauma, emotional trauma, physical abuse, manipulation, domestic violence, narcissism, and those facing depression, and anxiety. He also enjoys helping others move through big life decisions and changes. Are you experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, hypervigilance, or intrusive thoughts related to trauma?
Parker uses EMDR therapy to help individuals reprocess the distressing memories of the traumatic event and integrate them into their memory network in a healthier way. He is also trained in CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Parker graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Utah in 2022. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, playing soccer and basketball, or listening to audiobooks and music.
