Meet The Team
Therapists, leaders, and staff who show up every day to
help you heal, grow, and feel understood.
help you heal, grow, and feel understood.
Meet Our Therapists
Josie Martindale
CMHC
Josie Martindale
CMHC
- Specialties: ADHD, ASD, PTSD, OCD, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ populations, Children and Adolescents
- Approach: ABA Therapy, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered
- Credentials: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2023), PhD in progress
- Recognitions: Member of CSI and ACA, creator of positive parenting program
Stephanie Woolworth
cmhc - neurofeedback
Stephanie Woolworth
cmhc - neurofeedback
- Specialties: Trauma, anxiety, bipolar, psychosis, personality disorders, Children and Adolescents
- Approach: EMDR, DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure
- Credentials: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, certified in PE therapy
- Credentials: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, certified in PE therapy
James Healey
lcsw
James Healey
LCSW - Murray Clinical Director
- Specialties: Focus on trauma, substance abuse, ASD, psychosis, depression, and anxietys
- Approach: Scientific and emotionally sensitive lens.
- Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2014 Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management (University of Phoenix, 2011) Master of Social Work (University of Utah, 2014)
- Recognitions: Dr. Sharon Goodwill Memorial Award for Achievement and Promise in Mental Professionals
Alex Seng
CMHC
Alex Seng
CMHC
- Specialties: Trauma, sexual health, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ and spiritual counseling
- Approach: ACT, CBT, Emotionally Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered
- Credentials: MS in Counseling (2019), Certificate in Sexual Health (in progress)
- Additionally: Provides therapy and counseling to both men and women on issues related to intimacy.
Bailey Rinaldi
lcsw - neurofeedback
Bailey Rinaldi
lcsw - neurofeedback
- Specialties: Adolescents, families, ADHD, anxiety, depression, suicide prevention
- Approach: CBT, DBT, REBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, Neurofeedback
- Credentials: MSW from University of Utah (2017), 6+ years experience
Brett Blanchard
cmhc
Brett Blanchard
cmhc
- Specialties: Trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, military and first responders
- Approach: EMDR, ART, CBT, trauma-focused therapy
- Credentials: MS in Counseling, 8+ years experience
Jeffrey Peterson
CMHC
Jeffrey Peterson
CMHC
- Specialties: Trauma, autism, eating disorders, life transitions, neurodivergent clients
- Approach: ACT, Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based, Behavioral Interventions
- Credentials: MS in Counseling, 5+ years experience
- Recognitions: Passionate about breathwork and nervous system regulation
Juliann Jeppsen
LCSW
Juliann Jeppsen
LCSW
- Specialties: Trauma, addiction, PTSD, depression, anxiety, military and veterans
- Approach: CBT, EMDR, A.R.T., DBT, Motivational Interviewing
- Credentials: MSW from SDSU, PhD in Health Promotion, 25+ years experience
- Recognitions: Army service awards, adjunct professor at U of U and BYU
Kimberly Millikan
LCSW
Kimberly Millikan
LCSW
- Specialties: Adults with substance use, trauma-based anxiety, and those looking for practical tools and structure
- Approach: CBT, EMDR, A.R.T., DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Mind/Body Bridging, Mindfulness
- Credentials: MSW from UofU, 10+ years experience
- Recognitions: Advanced clinical focus and experience with complex trauma, anxiety and transitions
Kimberly Pullar
cmhc
Kimberly Pullar
cmhc
- Specialties: Family therapy, maternal mental health, crisis intervention, parenting support mental illness, Children and Adolescents
- Approach: Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Intervention.
- Credentials: MS in Counseling from University of Phoenix, 25+ years experience
Jessica Hale
LCSW
Jessica Hale
LCSW
- Specialties: Adults, couples, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, family issues
- Approach: A.R.T., DBT, EMDR (in training), CBT
- Credentials: MSW from Boston University (1991), 30+ years experience
- Recognitions: High referral rate from clients and professionals
America Francis
MSW Intern
America Francis
MSW Intern
- Specialties: Divorce, family conflict, life transitions, parenting, children and young adults
- Approach: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based, DBT skills, Mind Body Bridging
- Credentials: MSW in progress at the University of Utah, Utah court-rostered divorce mediator
- Recognitions: 80+ hours of mediation training through BYU and the University of Utah
Daniel Conner
MSW Intern
Daniel Conner
MSW Intern
- Specialties: Young Adults, Trauma, Neurofeedback, First Responders and Faith Questions
- Approach: ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Neurofeedback, Relational, Trauma-focused
- Credentials: MSW in progress at the University of Utah, 10+ years of ski patrol and emergency response at Deer Valley, psychiatric technician experience
- Recognitions: Wilderness First Responder, EEG Institute introductory neurofeedback coursework
Shani Nelson
CSW
Shani Nelson
CSW
- Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, first responders, burnout, teens and families
- Approach: ACT, Eclectic, Mindfulness-based, Motivational Interviewing
- Credentials: MSW, Certified Social Worker, 8 years in fire and EMS
- Recognitions: Evening sessions available, telehealth statewide
Stephanie Santana
ACMHC
Stephanie Santana
ACMHC
- Specialties: Trauma, domestic violence recovery, women's mental health, pregnancy and postpartum, teens, therapy in Spanish
- Approach: Psychoeducation, practical skills you use between sessions, trauma-focused work
- Credentials: ACMHC, practicing under clinical supervision
- Recognitions: Therapy offered in English and Spanish
Layne Hilton
CMHC
Layne Hilton
CMHC
- Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, first responders, depression, autism spectrum, learning issues
- Approach: ACT, CPT, EMDR, CBT
- Credentials: CMHC, master's degree from the University of Utah, bachelor's degree from Weber State University, certified in ACT, EMDR and conflict resolution
- Recognitions: More than 25 years as a first responder
Meg Durasin
CSW
Meg Durasin
CSW
- Specialties: Trauma, substance use recovery, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ and faith transition
- Approach: Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), IFS, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy
- Credentials: MSW, Louisiana State University (2026), BA, Cleveland State University (2007)
- Additionally: Spent time as a therapist in an intensive outpatient addiction program and trained on a hospital behavioral health unit and a mobile crisis team, so heavy stories don't scare her.
Leadership & Administration
James
LCSW, Murray Clinical Director
With over two decades in the field, he blends clinical precision with emotional depth, creating systems that support both clients and therapists.
Recognitions
Dr. Sharon Goodwill Memorial Award for Achievement and Promise in Mental Health (University of Utah, 2014)
Designer of therapeutic programming for inpatient neuropsychological hospitals
Known for tactful, emotionally attuned leadership and high client trust
Experience
In the mental health field since 1999
Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2014
Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management (University of Phoenix, 2011)
Master of Social Work (University of Utah, 2014)
Extensive work with adults, adolescents, families, and parents
Special focus on trauma, substance abuse, ASD, psychosis, depression, and anxiety
Approach
Scientific and emotionally sensitive lens
Straightforward yet compassionate communication
Emphasis on reducing stigma and fostering honest dialogue
Believes therapy is a collaborative journey, not a directive process
Damon
Business Operations Director
Parker
Office Manager, Kaysville
Macie
Office Manager, Murray
Our Mission
Care that’s honest, attuned, and built for real healing
At Phoenix Rebellion Therapy, our mission is to offer mental health care that’s
clinically sound and emotionally present. We believe therapy should be a space
where stigma dissolves, stories are honored, and healing is possible. Every session
is guided by our commitment to clarity, compassion, and collaboration.
You do not have to keep carrying
this alone
this alone
Whatever you are facing, you do not have to face it alone.