Our Therapists

In addition to the life experience each of our licensed providers brings from across the country and around the world, they collectively represent more than a century of professional counseling and therapy experience. As you come to us with your unique circumstances, we will strive to match you with the best counselor for your needs and situation. And, if you ever feel that you do not have the optimal match, we always recognize and respect your desire to change to another therapist at any time, whether with us or not.

Lynn Wihongi

LCSW, CEAP

Lynn is a graduate of the University of Houston, where she received a master's degree in social work, and is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Lynn has over 35 years of counseling experience with adolescents and adults in a variety of treatment settings. She uses a holistic approach to address a variety of issues, including abuse/trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, marital/family themes, and addictive behaviors, and is able to apply principles and techniques from several therapeutic models, including

(Certified) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gottman Method trained

Lynn also has a special focus on women’s issues, including health-related problems and single-parent issues. Lynn enjoys hiking and traveling and is an avid sports fan.

Del Bircher

LCSW, MBA

Del received his master's degree in social work at the University of Utah and is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). He has also received an MBA degree from the University of Phoenix. Del has spent over 25 years working clinically with individual and family issues. He loves working with adolescents and adults and helping them as they struggle with addictive behaviors, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and abuse/trauma themes. Additionally, Del has trained in several therapeutic models, including:

(Certified) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Specialized treatment for pornography addiction

In his spare time, Del enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

Linda Wininger

LCSW

Linda graduated in 1999 from the University of Utah with a master's degree in social work and is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She has worked with children and families since her graduation 20 years ago. Her clinical areas of interest are with children and families. She provides a strength-based, solution-focused therapy for treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is trained in several therapeutic models, including

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Betrayal Trauma trained

In her spare time, Linda enjoys exercising, learning, knitting, and crocheting.

Kenny Frazier

LCSW, LMT

Kenny's quest to understand the profound healing abilities and inner workings of the body and mind led him to study numerous forms of complementary, alternative, and natural methods of healing, where he became an expert in integrative massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, and somatoemotional release therapy, as well as yoga and meditation instruction. Knowing that the mind and body are inseparably connected, he pursued and received his master's degree in social work from the University of Utah in order to deepen his methods of healing. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and specializes in recovery from trauma, addiction, chemical dependency, pornography, insomnia, depression, anxiety, self-harm, self-sabotage, and self-defeating behaviors and works with individuals, couples, and families. He is trained in several therapeutic models, including

PSYCH-K Facilitator (Basic & Advanced)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Energy Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness
Mind-Body Bridging Certified

Kenny is a volunteer for the Crisis Team with Alpine School District, and, in his off time, Kenny is likely riding one of his bikes or rock climbing with his wife and kids.

Brittany Sherman

CMHC

Brittany received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University–Idaho and went on to receive her master's degree in counseling psychology with emphases in child and family as well as addictions from Frostburg State University in Maryland. She is licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) in the state of Utah. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, ADD/ADHD, and addiction. She is also trained in several therapeutic models, including:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, singing, and watching movies.

Valerie Wilson

CMHC

Valerie uses holistic and client-centered approaches, including mindfulness and self-care strategies. Valerie is a graduate of the University of Phoenix, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Valerie is licensed in Utah as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), and she has 10+ years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in both inpatient and private practice settings. Valerie is experienced in working with trauma/PTSD, addictive behaviors, self-harm, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss. She is trained in several therapeutic modalities, including:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Valerie spends her free time playing with her grandchildren, cooking and baking with her children, and vacationing with friends.

James Hewett

LMFT

James graduated from BYU with a bachelor's degree in psychology and then graduated with his master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of San Diego. James is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has a strong clinical background working with adults and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient settings. James specializes in treating families and teens in crisis. For the past 20+ years, he has gained extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions. Some of these include depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment issues, substance abuse, and sexual addiction. James is a Marriage and Family Therapy-approved supervisor and is trained in several therapeutic models, including:

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

James enjoys playing basketball, watching the Utah Jazz, making pottery, playing golf, and spending time with his family.

Mike Hamblin

LCSW

Mike received a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah, with an emphasis on child welfare. Mike is a licensed clinical social worker and has worked with children and families for the past 25+ years. His areas of focus are anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD and trauma, marriage and couples counseling, and parenting issues. Mike works with individuals and couples - including children age 8+, teens, adults, and members of the LGBTQ community. He uses an assortment of techniques from various therapeutic models, including

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 Trained)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI Practitioner)

Mike enjoys sports, the outdoors, and participating in triathlons - all while spending time with friends and family.

John Perkins

CSW

John Perkins, CSW

H2 Content: John graduated from the Master's of Social Work program at the University of Utah. He is a Certified Social Worker (CSW). John uses a strength-based approach with solution-focused practice. He has experience supporting families with children with disabilities. He has worked with young children with autism and has 28 years of experience in the social work field. He enjoys working to address depression and anxiety as well as addiction. John looks forward to working with adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples. John uses several therapeutic modalities, including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Mindfulness practices

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Brandon Callor

CSW

Brandon Callor received a master's degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma and is currently working towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). He is a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Utah. He specialized in theories of applied positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. His focus is on helping people develop their own coping strategies and uses the following therapeutic modalities:

Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Prevention (CBT-SP)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
Mindfulness practices
Positive Psychology

Prior to becoming a Certified Social Worker (CSW), Brandon worked in forensics at the Office of the Medical Examiner for 25 years. His work there has offered a perspective that allows him to practice with a trauma-informed approach.

Brandon enjoys reading both fiction and non-fiction crime novels, walking his two dogs, competing in Spartan obstacle course races with his wife, volunteering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and gardening. He has volunteered with AFSP for 10 years and currently serves as president of the board and chair of the public policy committee. His work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has taught him effective evidence-based care for suicidality.

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Erin Killion

CSW

Erin graduated with her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Utah and is a Certified Social Worker (CSW). She is currently working towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Erin uses a person-centered and holistic approach when working with others and has experience working with individuals from many different backgrounds and traumatic experiences. She enjoys working with older children, adolescents and adults and is skilled in crisis intervention, safety planning, and working with those who have experienced harm and emotional abuse, specifically domestic violence. Her areas of focus include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief/loss.

Common modalities that Erin uses are:

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavior Therapy (RECBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)

In her spare time, Erin enjoys doing puzzles, reading and watching movies.

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