The Resilient Solutions Team of Therapists | Salt Lake City Individual & Group Therapy

Becky Andrews

Becky Andrews, LCMHC,is a Positive Psychology Life Coach, Fellow in Thanatology and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional. As a therapist, Becky specializes in companioning clients through grief and loss (death, disability, trauma, life changes, chronic illness, divorce, etc.) including individual, family and group therapy. Becky enjoys coaching clients from a strength focused perspective and creating their resilience plan. Becky is a frequent presenter to businesses, leadership retreats, schools and churches. She is the author of Look up, move forward and Cultivating Resilience. To schedule Becky for a speaking event or training, contact resilientsolutionsinc@gmail.com. Becky offers retreats for women who are blind / low vision: Daring to Own Your StoryTM and details can be found at www.daringsisters.org. Becky has Retinitis Pigmentosa and is awaiting for placement for her fourth guide dog.

Larry Anderson
Larry Anderson, LCMHC, earned his Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2001, and became a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in 2003.
Larry has been working with clients who struggle with Pornography and Substance addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Self-Worth/Self Esteem issues for over 19 years. He enjoys helping client learn skills that help them live lives free of the captivity of Pornography and Drug Addiction. He has helped thousands of clients with Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, and Anger issues live better lives. He is a clinical supervisor of Masters level student counselors. Previously, he worked for LDS Family Services from 2004-2010 and Adult Corrections for 22 years. He has worked in the mental health field since 1988 and in private practice since 2004. He has an unwavering belief in the ability of his clients to change and live better, more productive lives and it shows in his dedication and love of helping his clients.
Larry custom fits his therapy techniques to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. He truly enjoys working with people from all walks of life.
His clients tell him that they appreciate his honesty and direct approach to helping them find solutions to life challenges. Larry helps clients with many different situations in life find solutions and reach their goals.

To schedule an appointment call Larry at (801)558-2788 or email Larryandersonlpc@gmail.com.

Hannah Barker
Hannah Barker, LCSW, earned her Bachelors Degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology, before completing her Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Utah. Her concentration throughout her studies was focused in mental health.

She has experience working with a broad range of clients individuals (adolescents, young adults, older adults) couples, families and groups. Her experience includes working with depression/mood disorders, anxiety, spirituality exploration, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, stress management, adjusting to difficult life events and chronic illness.

Hannah is not accepting new clients at this time.

Stephanie Bergeson

Stephanie Bergeson, M. Ed., LCMHC, is experienced in individual, couple’s, and family counseling. She has a genuine love for the work she does and finds great satisfaction in helping people work through challenging circumstances. Her specialties include grief and loss, single expectant women, infertility, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage counseling, and parent/child conflict. She works well with adolescent’s ages 14-18 and adults of any age.

Stephanie is not accepting new clients at this time.

Lisa Bradford

Lisa Bradford, LCSW, specializes in women's issues including: depression, anxiety, divorce adjustment and sexual trauma such as sexual abuse and rape. She also works with adolescent issues and eating disorders. Lisa has developed a 24-week program, RISE, (Resilient Individual's Succeeding through Emotional Trauma), which focuses on helping women heal from the emotional trauma of sexual abuse. Lisa's focus is go help women and adolescents become resilient in their lives and understand their own personal value. She has been a facilitator for 20 years of sexual trauma groups and a therapist for 24 years. Lisa is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and an EMDR Therapy Provider.

Lisa is not accepting new clients at this time and can be reached at 801.660.8441.

Courtnie Christiansen
Courtnie, CSW, has a master’s in social work from the University of Utah. She enjoys working with all clients from all walks of life and specializes in adolescents and women. Courtnie has experience working with anxiety, depression, pornography issues, parent/child relationship issues, self-harm, adjustment to difficult life stressors, stress management and grief and loss. Courtnie feels that every person possesses an inner strength that can be utilized for their benefit. She uses mindfulness based approaches like acceptance and commitment therapy, emotion focused therapy, and mindfulness based interventions. She also implements cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy approaches in her treatments.

To schedule an appointment with Courtnie, call or text at 801-923-4660 or email at courtnie.csw@gmail.com.

Aanika Edwards

Aanika Edwards, LCSW, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology, before pursuing her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse. She has experience working with single expectant parents, couples experiencing infertility issues, marriage counseling and adults of any age. Aanika has had many opportunities to work with adolescent’s ages 13-18 and has a natural ability to connect with them. Her approach is solution focused in helping clients rediscover healthy lifestyle patterns and coping skills. She works well with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Aanika is not accepting new clients at this time.

Cody Harris

Cody Harris, LCSW. earned his master's degree from the University of Utah in 2014. He enjoys working with all types of clients and specialized with kids ages 5+, teenagers, and young adults, as well as families, using a variety of mindfulness based therapy including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, mindfulness based stress reduction. He is also proficient in Child Play Therapy. He has had success in treating depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, pornography addiction, and behavior issues including acting out aggressively and self harming behaviors. He is very passionate about what he does and helping clients improve and make positive changes in their lives.

Cody is not accepting new clients at this time.

Andrea Lunt

Andrea Lunt, LMFT, Andrea is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 20 years experience. She is a culturally competent practitioner and works easily with diverse populations from young children to adults and is highly-skilled in working with individuals, couples and families. Andrea has over 11 years experience working in the addictions field and over 5 years experience with both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. In addition, Andrea is a skilled child therapist with training in play therapy. Andrea uses strength based models of therapy in which her clients learn skills to build positive emotions, optimism and resilience while decreasing unhelpful thinking, behaviors and emotions. She believes the best tools for change are within you, and the purpose of therapy is to help you learn how to access and use those tools. Andrea is an EMDR Therapy Provider.

Andrea is not accepting new clients at this time.

Melanie Jackson

Melanie Jackson, LCSW, helps children, teenagers and adults change their lives for the better. She has 13 years of experience helping others with their life challenges and finding a pathway for healing. Melanie works with children and their parents to find emotional balance and health.

Melanie's expertise includes anxiety, depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, anger management, behavioral problems, and parenting skills/education. She also works with victims of sexual abuse employing the use of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy and believe in treating the whole family. She believes in the resilience of the human spirit and see the strength in each individual.

Melanie works Monday mornings. To schedule an appointment you can contact her at 801.721.1013.

Courtney McDonough

Courtney McDonough, LCSW, specializes in working with adolescents and women. She has had great success working with depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, adjusting to difficult life events or stressors, stress management, and grief and loss. She has also specialized with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and trained in Behavioral Therapy, particularly Applied Behavioral Analysis. She is also experienced in working with victims of sexual abuse.

Courtney is not accepting new clients at this time.

Tamera Pedersen

Tamera’s great passion is helping others find healthy perceptions of self by changing ones internal narrative, increasing self-worth, finding clarity, healing, and strengthening relationships. Tamera has had many life experiences that have taught her what disappointment, loss, and heart break look like. Because of these experiences she is able to connect with others in a personal way. She describes herself as a ‘hope dealer’ and believes in change and resilience.

Tamera knows therapy is not a one size fits all, therefore she responds to her clients personal needs. She has experience working with individuals and couples and has taught classes and has ran groups. Tamera received intense training to become a ‘Daring Greatly’ and ‘Rising Strong’ facilitator to help individuals recognize how shame affects their life and to teach them how to live more authentically. She has worked at an outpatient substance abuse facility, Department of Corrections (counseling and teaching classes), and LDS Family Services. Tamera invites you to join her in a safe nonjudgmental atmosphere where she will offer her warmth and compassion and help you move through your unique challenges. Tamera is an EMDR Therapy Provider. Tamera has daytime appts avail 3-4 weeks out. She can be reached at 801.449.0455.

Karina Penrod
Karina Penrod, LCSW, earned her social work master’s degree from the University of Utah. She provides therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups, including children. Karina specializes in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance commitment therapy), Gottman Method and EFT (emotionally focused) couple therapies, solution-focused, non-directive/child-centered play therapy, and a trauma recovery therapy called The Healing Timeline.
Karina became a single mom when her first four children were ages 2-9. As a single mom she learned how to set healthy boundaries, develop self-worth, and began a lifetime journey of embracing new perspectives and ways of being that invite and sustain healthy, fulfilling relationships with secure attachment. She has been happily married to David for over 20 years. They love to hike and explore national parks, beaches, coasts and lakes. Karina is also a certified yoga instructor and group fitness instructor. She utilizes mindfulness and experiential techniques to assist clients in healing and progressing more quickly.
Specific areas of experience include: adjusting to major life changes, including divorce and combining families, adoption, attachment, autism spectrum (teens and adults), decision-making, faith crisis, gender and sexuality Diversity (LGBTQ+), grief and loss, mood disorders – anxiety, panic, depression, bi-polar, parenting, relationships, self-esteem, single parenting, and trauma recovery

Karina's appointment times are 9am-2pm, Monday- Thursday.
Karina is not accepting new clients at this time.

Kathryn Reynolds
Kathryn (AMFT) has experience working with individuals of all ages – but feels she works best with clients ages 16+. She also enjoys working with couples (both pre-marital and marital). She utilizes various models of therapy but values how Solution-Focused Therapy helps clients recognize their inherent strengths and overall resilience when facing life’s challenges. She also uses the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy when working with couples to address distress in partner relationships. Her master’s thesis research focused on women with a diagnosed anxiety disorder and their use of medical care. She feels passionate about helping women with anxiety or depression regain their sense of identity, expression, and purpose in life. She has worked with those dealing with anxiety/depression, sexual abuse/incest, relational conflict, chronic illness, sexual addictions, grief and loss, and other trauma related issues. Kathryn feels deeply about empowering her clients to resolve their own struggles and strives to work together as a team for a better quality of life – to thrive and not just ‘survive.’ She has some availability on weekdays, and does not work evenings past 6 pm or Saturdays. She is not covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, as an FYI.
To reach her directly, text 801-891-6751 or email her at KathrynReynolds.MFT@gmail.com.

Lisa Steed

Lisa Steed, LCSW, has over 20 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults and geriatric clients. Currently she is working with all adults from age 18 through geriatric. She specializes in psychiatric disorders including Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety. She also specializes in trauma such as sexual abuse, grief and loss and adjustment. She has had extensive experience working with clients who struggle with addiction specifically drug, alcohol and pornography. She sees clients with relationships issues that involve marriage and family, divorce and parent coaching. and also works with those dealing with anger management issues. Lisa loves her work as a therapist and believes that the relationship between the therapist and the client play an essential role in the therapeutic process.

To schedule an appointment with Lisa, call (801)231-8914.

Melissa Hall

Melissa Hall, CSW has a Bachelor’s of Social Work degree from Weber State University and a Master’s of Social Work degree from Boise State University. Melissa has been married for 21 years and has 5 children. After several years of marriage and various family experiences, Melissa decided to pursue the field of social work with a hope of helping to empower individuals struggling to manage the challenges of life to find their own hope, healing, power, and meaning in life.
Melissa has worked in special education helping children experiencing various mental health disorders and learning disabilities. Melissa also has experience working with children and adolescents in foster care, and work experience in an inpatient hospital setting with all ages and populations dealing with crisis management. She specializes in working with children (6+), adolescents, and adults experiencing struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, life changes/adjustments, religious conflict, crisis of faith, spiritual issues, relationships issues, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting, self-worth, emotional regulation, impulse control, anger management, and interpersonal conflicts.

To schedule an appointment you can contact Melissa at: 801-872-8182 and email: hall.melissa11@gmail.com

Jessica Walters

Jessica Walters, CSW received her Master of Social Work degree at Utah State University and has been working in the social work field for 20 years specifically with adults and kids with special needs, at risk teens, kids with autism, and individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She combines her social work tools, personal life experiences, and tools as a Certified Neuro Life Coach, Tapping and emotional release practitioner to help clients free themselves of that which doesn't help them and truly feel joy. She uses her experience and knowledge to help you ditch the shame and pain to feel good about the life you are living and thrive. Jessica believes that YOU can be who you want to become when you let go of limiting beliefs, process and release trapped emotions, and create new neuro pathways that support you. Jessica helps people learn how to love themselves and thrive in a life of joy and is excited to do that here at Resilient Solutions.

To schedule an appointment with Jessica, call or text 801-513-1727 or email jessicanicholewalters@gmail.com.

Michael Van Dam

Michael Van Dam, LCSW, graduated from the University of Utah with a Masters Degree in Social Work in 2002. For the majority of Michael’s career, Michael has been employed as a counselor with Family Services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Michael's objective as a counselor is to assist individuals grow in emotional resilience and self-reliance. As an Acceptance and Commitment Therapist (ACT), Michael guides and motivates individuals to live values-directed lives. As an Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Michael is particularly invested in strengthening marriage and family relationships. Michael has a depth of experience assisting men break habits of sexually compulsive behavior and helping couples heal from associated trauma. Michael has facilitated men’s pornography treatment groups through the LifeSTAR Network.

Beyond his training as a clinical counselor, Michael became certified as a Music Therapist through Utah State University. Michael graduated with a degree in cello performance from the University of Utah and performed as a member of the Orchestra at Temple Square.

To schedule an appointment, contact Michael at 801-815-6152