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3051 W Maple Loop Dr, Suite 210

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Gailia Lara, LCSW, supports clients across Utah in navigating their mental health challenges by helping them uncover their strengths and develop skills that foster personal growth. She provides compassionate, client-centered care, focusing on empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve lasting well-being. Gailia works with children, teens, and adults, offering tailored therapy for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Passionate about helping individuals through life’s pivotal transitions, Gailia specializes in addressing grief, midlife changes, and reproductive challenges. She also offers guidance to individuals navigating complex gender identity questions. Her expertise includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to deliver personalized, evidence-based interventions that promote resilience and self-awareness. Gailia treats children, adolescents, and adults, working with clients managing ADHD, school-related challenges, and childhood behavior issues. She creates a supportive, collaborative environment to help clients build emotional regulation, overcome avoidance behaviors, and enhance their coping strategies. Her services also extend to populations facing developmental disabilities and adoption/foster care concerns. Additional areas of focus include pain management and addressing sleep disorders or insomnia. In her personal life, Gailia enjoys spending time with family, reading, and biking. She has a passion for equestrian activities, exploring new cultures, and traveling. When she is not practicing therapy, she can be found listening to music, watching sports, or learning about diverse traditions

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Murray, UT

5965 S 900 E, Suites 100, 200, 255

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Roger Durfey, Therapist

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Lehi, UT

3051 W Maple Loop Dr, Suite 210

Murray, UT

5965 S 900 E, Suites 100, 200, 255

Riverton, UT

13222 Tree Sparrow Dr, Suites R-200 & R-210

Pleasant Grove, UT

1333 S. Valley Grove Way, Suite 200

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Carlos Acevedo, Therapist

Carlos Acevedo, LCMHC, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families across Utah. He specializes in helping adults navigate challenges such as anxiety, and depression, offering a supportive and structured approach to mental health care. Carlos believes in fostering resilience and self-awareness, empowering clients to develop practical strategies for managing stress, improving relationships, and achieving personal growth. Carlos is particularly passionate about working with individuals experiencing grief, sleep disorders, and men’s mental health concerns. He understands how loss, insomnia, and societal expectations can impact emotional well-being and works collaboratively with clients to create personalized treatment plans that address their unique challenges. Through mindfulness-based techniques, behavioral interventions, and strengths-focused therapy, Carlos helps clients regain balance and improve their overall quality of life. Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and brain spotting, Carlos tailors his approach to meet the needs of diverse populations, including individuals on the autism spectrum, athletes, individuals in performing arts and those going through divorce. His experience working with military veterans also informs his trauma-sensitive approach, ensuring a safe and validating space for healing. Outside of his practice, Carlos enjoys playing soccer, dancing, and exploring new foods—especially Mexican and Chinese cuisine. He is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to connect with a broader range of clients in their preferred language. Carlos is honored to support individuals and families throughout Utah in their journey toward emotional well-being.

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Lehi, UT

3051 W Maple Loop Dr, Suite 210

Murray, UT

5965 S 900 E, Suites 100, 200, 255

Pleasant Grove, UT

1333 S. Valley Grove Way, Suite 200

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Delainee Bliss, Therapist

Delainee Bliss is a Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health who provides compassionate, strength-based therapy to children, teens, and adults throughout Utah. With a calm and supportive presence, Delainee helps clients navigate life’s challenges, from managing anxiety and depression to working through grief, family stress, or school avoidance. She is especially skilled in guiding children and adolescents through emotional and behavioral difficulties, fostering self-confidence, resilience, and stronger connections with others. Delainee brings a deep commitment to helping individuals through key life transitions. Whether supporting a teen struggling with identity and peer pressure, a young adult adjusting to independence, or a woman navigating midlife or reproductive health challenges, she tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. She also offers support in managing chronic pain and understands how the mind-body connection impacts overall mental health and well-being. She utilizes a range of evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices. Delainee also incorporates Family Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy when appropriate, making her particularly effective in treating issues that affect family dynamics or developmental challenges. She works with clients across a range of backgrounds, including those with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and women navigating gender-specific challenges. Additional areas of focus are available based on individual needs. Outside of her clinical work, Delainee finds joy in exploring solo travel, coaching youth, and engaging in creative hobbies like photography and arts and crafts. She values time spent with her nieces, nephews, and loved ones, and enjoys evening walks that allow her to recharge. Delainee is honored to support individuals and families across Utah.

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Riverton, UT

13222 Tree Sparrow Dr, Suites R-200 & R-210

Lehi, UT

3051 W Maple Loop Dr, Suite 210

Pleasant Grove, UT

1333 S. Valley Grove Way, Suite 200

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Bob Miller, Therapist

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Pleasant Grove, UT

1333 S. Valley Grove Way, Suite 200

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JoAnna Sendejo, Psychologist

JoAnna Sendejo helps children, teens, and young adults in Utah build emotional resilience, strengthen family relationships, and find healing from life’s challenges. She provides compassionate and evidence-based care for individuals and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, and behavioral or developmental concerns. With a warm and collaborative approach, JoAnna creates a safe space where clients can explore their emotions, understand the roots of their struggles, and learn practical tools for growth and self-acceptance. JoAnna specializes in working with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral and emotional regulation challenges, including those with neurodevelopmental differences such as Autism Spectrum Disorders or developmental disabilities. She also supports families in improving communication and connection, helping caregivers better understand and respond to their child’s emotional and developmental needs. Her work emphasizes the importance of early intervention and family involvement in fostering long-term emotional wellness. JoAnna has a deep passion for early childhood mental health and perinatal care. She offers support to parents and caregivers adjusting to pregnancy, postpartum transitions, and the complex emotions that can accompany new parenthood. Her expertise in early childhood neurodevelopmental assessment and psychological testing allows her to provide insight into learning, attention, and emotional challenges, helping families gain clarity and access the right resources for support. Her therapeutic style integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and family therapy techniques, grounded in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive framework. She is also fluent in Spanish and provides bilingual services to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for diverse families. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, JoAnna enjoys playing or listening to music, exploring new hiking trails, trying new foods, and spending time with her partner and two cats. Spanish Biography: JoAnna Sendejo apoya a niñes, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes en Utah a desarrollar resiliencia emocional, fortalecer las relaciones familiares y encontrar sanación frente a los desafíos de la vida. Brinda atención compasiva y basada en la evidencia a personas y familias que enfrentan ansiedad, falta de atención o hyperactividad, depresión, trauma y dificultades conductuales o del desarrollo. Con un enfoque colaborativo, JoAnna crea un espacio seguro donde los clientes pueden explorar sus emociones, comprender las raíces de sus dificultades y aprender herramientas prácticas para el crecimiento y la autocompasión. JoAnna se especializa en trabajar con niños y adolescentes que presentan desafíos conductuales y de regulación emocional, incluyendo aquellos con diferencias en el neurodesarrollo como los Trastornos del Espectro Autista o discapacidades del desarrollo. También apoya a las familias en mejorar la comunicación y la conexión, ayudando a los cuidadores a comprender mejor y responder de manera más efectiva a las necesidades emocionales y del desarrollo de sus hijes. Su trabajo enfatiza la importancia de la intervención temprana y la participación familiar para fomentar el bienestar emocional a largo plazo. JoAnna tiene una pasión por la salud mental en la primera infancia y el cuidado perinatal. Ofrece apoyo a cuidadores que se están adaptando al embarazo, a las transiciones del posparto y a las emociones complejas que pueden acompañar la llegada de un nuevo hije. Su experiencia en evaluación del neurodesarrollo en la primera infancia y en pruebas psicológicas le permite brindar información valiosa sobre desafíos de aprendizaje, atención y regulación emocional, ayudando a las familias a obtener claridad y acceder a los recursos adecuados. Su estilo terapéutico usa técnicas de terapia familiar, todo dentro de un enfoque informado por el trauma y culturalmente sensible. También es bilingüe en español e inglés y ofrece servicios en ambos idiomas para garantizar la inclusión y el acceso de familias diversas. Fuera de su trabajo en LifeStance Health, JoAnna disfruta tocar o escuchar música, acampar, probar nuevos alimentos y pasar tiempo con su pareja y sus dos gatos.

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Murray, UT

5965 S 900 E, Suites 100, 200, 255

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Dr. Russell Gaede, Therapist

Dr. Russell Gaede helps teens and adults across Utah move through emotional pain, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of direction with compassionate, results-oriented therapy. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual, couples, family, group therapy, and intensive outpatient (IOP) services, supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma with a focus on meaningful, lasting change. Dr. Gaede specializes in anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, and integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and couples/marital counseling to meet each client’s needs. His work is grounded in practical strategies that help individuals build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life transitions more effectively. In addition to these areas, he offers support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including substance use, relationship challenges, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. He is especially passionate about trauma recovery and is a Master Certified clinician in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Through this specialized approach, Dr. Gaede helps clients process distressing experiences efficiently, often reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and creating space for healing and forward movement. His trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, empowerment, and measurable progress. Dr. Gaede works with teens, adults, and seniors, and is committed to serving diverse populations, including first responders, military veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. He strives to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where individuals and families feel supported in addressing both immediate concerns and long-term goals. Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Gaede enjoys running half and full marathons, training for triathlons, forging metal, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

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Lehi, UT

3051 W Maple Loop Dr, Suite 210

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Desie Loveridge, Therapist

Desie Loveridge helps teens, adults, and older adults throughout Utah build resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate life's challenges with confidence. At LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual's goals and circumstances. Whether someone is managing anxiety, depression, or trauma, Desie creates a supportive environment where patients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools for lasting change. A particular area of passion for Desie is working with individuals involved in court-ordered treatment. She has extensive experience supporting people who have been incarcerated, are under probation or parole supervision, or are participating in court-mandated treatment programs. She also has significant experience working with families involved with child welfare systems. Desie approaches these situations with respect, accountability, and a belief in each person's capacity for growth and positive transformation. Desie specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also helping patients address a variety of additional emotional, behavioral, and life-transition concerns. She works with teens, adults, and seniors and has experience supporting military veterans, first responders, and individuals involved in adoption or foster care. Her therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques, while incorporating additional evidence-based interventions as needed to meet each patient's unique needs. She believes that effective therapy starts with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and collaboration. Whether helping someone navigate difficult life transitions, relationship concerns, family conflict, or substance use challenges, Desie focuses on creating personalized treatment plans that promote meaningful and sustainable progress. Outside of her clinical work, Desie enjoys spending time with her family and children, exploring the outdoors, taking walks, discovering new places, and staying active through volleyball. She also appreciates quieter moments at home watching her favorite shows, helping her maintain balance and connection in her own life.

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West Bountiful, UT

801-683-9992

801 N 500 W, Suite 101

801-683-9992

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Steve Merrin, Therapist

Steve Merrin helps adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults throughout Utah navigate emotional challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with LifeStance Health, he provides a supportive, practical, and evidence-based approach to care. Steve works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also offering support for a wide range of additional mental health concerns. Through individual therapy, group therapy, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), he partners with patients to develop personalized strategies that promote lasting wellness and improved quality of life. A particular area of passion for Steve is working with individuals involved in court-ordered treatment. He understands the unique challenges that can arise when treatment is mandated and strives to create a respectful, collaborative environment where patients feel heard and supported. His goal is to help individuals move beyond compliance and toward genuine personal growth, improved coping skills, and greater emotional stability. Steve has extensive experience supporting diverse populations, including military veterans, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. He recognizes that every person brings a unique story and set of experiences to therapy. His treatment approach is tailored to each individual and may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and additional evidence-based interventions when clinically appropriate. Since beginning his clinical practice in 2015, Steve has remained committed to helping people overcome obstacles related to mental health, life transitions, stress, and relationship concerns. He earned his education from Argosy University and the University of Washington, building a strong foundation for providing compassionate and effective mental health care. Outside of his professional work, Steve enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, vacationing near the beach, and creating and maintaining aquariums. These interests help him stay balanced and connected to the importance of self-care and meaningful activities.

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Murray, UT

5965 S 900 E, Suites 100, 200, 255

Draper, UT

801-899-0732

172 East 14075 South, Suite 110

801-899-0732

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Julie Gerber, Therapist

Julie Gerber helps children, adults, and older adults throughout Utah navigate life’s challenges with compassion, practical guidance, and evidence-based therapy. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for a wide range of concerns, helping clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Julie works with children, adults, and seniors, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs and goals. Julie is particularly passionate about supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief. She understands how overwhelming emotional distress can affect relationships, work, health, and overall quality of life. Her approach focuses on creating a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can process difficult experiences, develop healthier perspectives, and gain tools to manage life’s challenges with greater confidence. In addition to her work with anxiety, depression, and grief, Julie has experience helping individuals facing trauma, medical and health-related concerns, and women’s issues. She also works with members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals involved in adoption or foster care experiences, and those living with the effects of head injuries. Julie incorporates evidence-based interventions such as mindfulness practices, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and parenting skills training, while offering additional therapeutic approaches based on each client’s needs. Since beginning her clinical practice in 2011, Julie has remained committed to helping clients feel understood, empowered, and supported throughout their mental health journey. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and values building strong therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, respect, and authenticity. Outside of her professional work, Julie enjoys traveling, spending time with family, learning new things, and reading. These interests help her maintain balance and bring curiosity and perspective to her work with clients.

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Murray, UT

5965 S 900 E, Suites 100, 200, 255