Dr. E. Brent Hale Ph.D, LPC
Received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Brigham Young University. He has also received a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from BYU as well as an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Utah. As a consultant to business and industry, he specializes in the development of high performance teams, the assessment of organizational culture and strategies to accomplish organizational change projects. Brent is the Chairman of the Drug Free Workplace Task Force for the State of Utah. (Salt Lake City, UT Office)
Sean M. Morris, MS, LMFT - Director
Received his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi. He also holds a Bachelors Degree in Family and Child Development from Weber State University. He became a Certified Family Life Educator in 2002 and has been trained in Divorce and Child Custody Mediation. Areas of expertise are in crisis management, marriage and family issues, and marriage preparation. Sean has extensive experience in working with psychiatric facilities throughout the state. He is a Board Member for Lawyers Helping Lawyers and is a member of the Salt Lake Tooele Employer Council.
(Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Appointed as Substance and Mental Health Examiner)
Darren Elkins, MS, LMFT, SAP
Received his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University. He also holds two Bachelors Degrees from the University of Utah in Psychology and Family & Human Development. He is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Darren has a wide range of experience and training including couples and family issues, domestic violence, drug and alcohol assessment, neurofeedback, sex offender and addiction treatment. His primary specialty is in marriage and family issues. (Salt Lake City, UT Office.) (Monday - Friday Daytime.) (Appointed as Substance and Mental Health Examiner)
Pamela Anderson, LPC.
Received her Master of Mental Health Counseling degree from the University of Phoenix and a B.S. in psychology from the University of Utah. She has been certified as a behavioral health crisis counselor. Pamela is experienced in working with issues focusing on depression and mood disorders, anxiety, coping skills, relaxation techniques, assertiveness training, communication skills, mindfulness training, stress management, grieving process, interpersonal emotional reactivity, improving self concept, evaluating core beliefs and crisis intervention. Pamela is LDS for those requesting an LDS counselor.
(Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Monday - Thursday Afternoon & Evenings)
Beth Passey, LCSW
Expertise in working with adult and adolescent populations. Skilled in use of cognitive and behavioral change approaches. MSW from California State. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Tuesday Evenings & Saturday)
Charlyn Raaberg, LPC
Received her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Pepperdine University in California and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her BA in Sociology is from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Charlyn has a wide range of experience, advanced training in Gestalt therapy and a background of ten years in private practice. Charlyn specializes in work with individual adults. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Monday - Friday Daytime.)
Judith Petersen, LPC
Received her MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in Orinda California and was trained as a California Marriage Family Child Counselor. Has a Utah LPC license. Specializes in individual, couple and family therapy, children, gay and lesbian issues, self esteem and women's issues. (Available Only at the U of U Campus Office.)
Brock Yancey, MS., LPC.
Received MS in Counseling Psychology in 1983 from the University of Utah, Department of Educational Psychology. He has previously worked with adult offenders in the correctional system and chronic mentally ill patients in the mental health system. Since 1990 he has worked full time at Salt Lake County Youth Services with families and adolescents. He currently supervises the Family Preservation program at Youth Services. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Tuesday - Thursday Evenings & Saturday)
Spence Wood, MS, LMFT
Received a BS and MS in Psychology from Utah State University. He was employed as a District Psychologist with Nebo School District and then worked at the Utah State Hospital, Adolescent Unit as the Psychologist. He is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Part time employment has included a private practice, community college instructor and consultant to both private corporations and public agencies regarding marriage and family issues, emotionally disturbed youth, psychotherapy skills, human development, personal awareness and growth, leadership training and treatment of adolescent sex offenders. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Monday - Friday Daytime.)
Karla Arroyo CSW (Se Habla Espanol)
Received her Masters degree from the University of Utah in Social Work. She holds a Bachelors from the Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana in Mexico City. Karla has experience in working with community outreach, anxiety, depression, parenting skills, crisis intervention, and women's issues. Karla is bilingual/bicultural in Spanish. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Thursday Afternoon)
Mary Jane Dow, MA, LPC
A New Hampshire native, Mary Jane was graduated from Wagner College with a BS and from the University of Iowa with an MA. Special professional interests include depression and anxiety disorders, and issues relating to bereavement, stress, substance abuse, ADHD and individuation, as well as career indecision and change. Faith-based counseling, women's issues and GLBT issues are of particular interest. Having worked at Cornell College and the University of Utah Counseling Center for a total of 23 years, she has a specialty in doing psychotherapy with "emerging adults", people aged approximately 17 to 27. Another specialty is working with older, or geriatric, adults, and she has had much experience in working with people of all ages. Mary Jane likes to cook, read, sing, walk/run, hike, ski and is active in the community, her church and the lives of her husband and children. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Monday - Friday Daytime.)
Marsha Hardman-Lundell, LCSW
Is a native of Salt Lake City and received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Organizational Communications and her Masters of Social Work Degree from the University of Utah. She has been an employee of Primary Children's Center since December of 1989 and with the Center for Safe and Healthy Families for 12 years. Her professional experience includes 12 years of clinical assessment, evaluation and treatment of traumatized children and their families. She works with family violence, discrimination, poor academic performance, teen pregnancy, behavior problems, truancy, etc. (Available at U of U Campus Office Only.) (Appointed as Substance and Mental Health Examiner)
Sallie Weber, LCSW, MEd.
Completed her Masters of Social Work at the University of Utah. She has a BA in English education and a Masters of Education from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. She is currently an elementary school counselor in the Davis School District where she works with whole classes, small groups and individuals. She serves on the school district crisis team and has co-taught parenting classes. Sallie worked for Valley Mental Health in a residential facility that provides care for seriously and persistently mentally ill adults and that operates the SLC crisis hotline. She has worked with private therapy clients, presented workshops, taught college classes and taught junior high English. She loves reading and studying techniques for making life work and is inspired by helping people find their own wisdom and strength.
(Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Friday Mornings & Saturday.)
Patricia Totterer, LCSW (Se Habla Espanol)
Patricia comes originally from the small country of Uruguay where she obtained a Bachelor's of Social Work Degree in 1982. She also has a Master's Degree from the University of Utah and has enjoyed working with children, adolescents and families both in private and public settings under a wide variety of circumstances. These have included working with refugee families in Europe, individuals in poverty situations in South America, individuals participating in the justice system, and populations recovering from addictive behaviors. Her expertise also include children and adolescent mental health issues, treating Attachment Disorders and family dynamics derived from adoption, divorce and foster care and how to therapeutically parent difficult children. She prefers to keep a no-fault, problem solve attitude to find hands on solutions to life's challenges utilizing everybody's strengths. Patricia has been married for 23 years and has six children that thrill her wit their diverse interests including music, film, art history, fashion and literature. She speaks four languages but her favorite one is the language of compassion. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Friday Mornings & Saturday.)
Brad Hammel, LCSW, SAP
Brad has worked for over 13 years as a professional counselor and has extensive experience in substance abuse prevention and treatment. He is certified as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and able to perform evaluations for individuals who fall under DOT regulations. He is licensed as a LCSW. Brad graduated from the University of Utah’s Alcohol and Drug Training Program in 1997. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education in 1998. He then graduated from the U of U Graduate School of Social Work in 2002. He specializes in Alcohol and Drug evaluations and treatment. Brad works well with individuals who have anger issues, anxiety, or depression and versed in Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to help with these issues. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Monday - Tuesday Evenings & Saturday)
Bill Moore, LCSW, SCWI, LSAC
Licensed as a substance abuse counselor since 1996. Graduated from the University of Vermont 1969 with Bachelors in Childhood Education. Graduated New York University MBA in 1976, Graduated University of Utah 2002 with Bachelors in Psychology. Graduated U of U with Master of Social Work in 2004. Licensed as a CSW 2004. Worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor in the adult population at Project Reality for 3 years. Work at the VA in patient psychiatric unit for 1 year and in the VA geriatric program. Worked at Salt Lake County Youth Services for 5 years as a substance abuse specialist and currently one in the Family Preservation Unit. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Monday - Thursday Evenings & Saturday)
Steven R. Jones, MFT
Steve received his BS in Behavioral Science and MS in Psychological Counseling from National University in Fresno, California. Along with providing his services to Blomquist Hale's clients, he currently provides therapeutic and educational assistance to clients at Intermountain Specialty Abuse Treatment Center in Provo, Utah. He manages the Adolescent Sex Offender Program, facilitates adult Process Group for treatment of Domestic Violence, treats children who have been victims of physical and sexual abuse, and provides couples' marital therapy. Steve's specialty is helping married couples, or partners planning on marriage, develop strong cohesive relationships by emphasizing personal development so each partner will be able to bring their best self to their marriage. Steve and his wife of twenty-eight years, Cary, have raised three children and enjoy spending time with family, especially their two grandsons. In his spare time, he loves to travel and do construction projects around his home. Facilitates the Relationship Seminar in the Salt Lake office. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Monday - Friday Daytime & Early Eve.)
Holger "HJ" Harrer, LCSW
Received his Master's in Social Work from the University of Utah in May 2003 and his Social Psychology Bachelor of Science from Park University in June of 2000. HJ has worked with adult criminal justice clients, at risk adolescents, families and couples. Trained from a cognitive behavioral perspective with a holistic view. Currently working for Copper Hills Day Treatment with adolescents and their families. (Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Saturday Only)
Heidi M. Brunner, Phd, MFT
Received her Doctoral Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University. She also holds a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in San Diego, CA as well as two Bachelor Degrees in Sociology and Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Utah. Heidi has worked extensively with couples, individuals and families on a wide variety of therapeutic issues. Heidi specializes in couple’s therapy (marital and pre-marital) as well as adolescent therapy. Heidi enjoys adventure sports and is an avid rock climber and white-water kayaker.
(Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Tuesday - Thursday Evenings & Friday Daytime)
Loraine Hunter, Phd, CSW
Loraine received her Masters of Social Work from Brigham Young University in 1999. She received her Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Utah in 2004 specializing in youth violence prevention. She especially enjoys helping clients strengthen family relationships and enhance personal growth.
(Salt Lake City, UT Office) (Wednesday Evenings)
Fritzie Hicks, LCSW
Received her Bachelors of Science in Math Education from Purdue University in 1977. Graduated from the University of Utah with a Master of Social Work in 1993. She has previously worked in Granite and SLC School Districts as a Social Worker and at Primary Children's Medical Center on several different units doing medical social work, crisis intervention and therapy for Safe & Healthy Families. Responsibilities have also included providing clinical supervision for graduate students from the Graduate school of Social Work for 5 years. She has done volunteer work for the Citizen Foster Care Review Board, The Children's Center and Valley Mental Health Foundation Board. (Available at U of U Campus Office Only.)
Rebecca Burgert, LCSW
Received her Master's Degree from Walla Walla University in Washington State as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Past experience includes working with families through the State of Utah. She has specific training in working with children from birth to five years of age, families, individuals and groups. She specializes in working with abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral and developmental disorders. (Friday's 10am-3pm. Salt Lake City Office.)
Catherine Van Tassel, CSW (Tuesday' Evenings. Salt Lake City Office.)
Blake Hunsaker, LCSW (Wednesday Evenings and Friday Morning and Afternoon. Salt Lake City Office.)
Quinn Kiger, LCSW (Monday Evenings. Salt Lake City Office.)
Sloane Smith, LCSW (Monday and Thursday Late Afternoon and Evenings. Saturday Morning and Afternoons. Salt Lake City Office.)
Christy Kobe, LCSW
Received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Brigham Young University. She holds a Bachelors Degree from Weber State University in Social Work with minors in Spanish and Psychology. She was honored as a Humanitarian of the Year and received the University Rose Award for outstanding service endeavors by Weber State University. She also has her certificate in Parent-Child Interaction. Christy has extensive experience in working with children, families, adults with issues of abuse and trauma, family violence, parenting, depression, severe mental illness, identity/self-concept, crisis intervention and women issues. In addition, she is the proud mother of two children, loves reading and learning and is fluent in both Spanish and English. (Thursday Evenings. Friday day and evening. Saturday morning and afternoon. Salt Lake City Office.)
Steve W. Hickman, LMFT
Received his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University in 1985. He has experience in numerous outpatient settings. He has experience and training in marital and family therapy, sexual abuse, victims, depression and anxiety. He has conducted groups and workshops in marriage enrichment, single parenting, anxiety, self-esteem, and adolescent groups. Areas of special interest, working with sexual abuse victims. (Orem, UT Office)
Bonnie Hatch, CSW
Received her Masters of Social Work from tm the University of Utah. Her areas of experience include, individual, family and adolescent issues. Special professional interests include couples therapy, sand play therapy, PTSD, sexual abuse and adult victims of childhood abuse. (Orem, UT Office)
Tyler Jenson, LCSW
Tyler graduated with his Masters of Social Work from the University of Utah. and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has worked in community mental health and has helped coordinate the Utah County Mental Health Courts. Tyler has experience with substance abuse counseling and domestic violence counseling. Tyler enjoys working with individuals and couples. (Orem, UT Office) (Monday, Tuesday & Friday Afternoon and Early Evening.)
David C. Blomquist, LCSW , President of Blomquist Hale Consulting Group
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Utah. He graduated with a Masters Degree from the University of Utah in 1978. His program emphasized alcohol and drug dependency. He is a widely recognized pioneer in the field of Employee Assistance in the state of Utah and has served as a consultant to the governor of Utah on several occasions.
(Ogden, Brigham City and Logan, UT Offices)
Rich Jensen, MS, LPC, Director of Ogden Office
Graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Masters of Mental Health Counseling. He has a BS degree in Psychology and has extensive experience working in psychiatric facilities and with family services. He excels in working with families and couples as well as substance abuse. (Ogden, Brigham City and Logan, UT Offices)
Teresa Ann Burton, LPC, CAC
Is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor. Graduated with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. Has extensive background in working with substance abuse and addiction. Works well with family issues, marital and personal issues. (Ogden, UT Offices)
Carol Collier, MSW, CSW
Carol Collier is a Certified Social Worker who will be eligible to receive licensure as an L.C.S.W in March, 2009. She received her BA in Sociology from the University of Utah in 1997 and her MSW from the University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work in 2005. She currently works in a generalist practice at the local mental health facility and enjoys working with children as well as adults. (Brigham City and Logan, UT Offices)
Kevin Davies, MS, MC, LPC
Mr. Davies is a Licensed Professional Counselor with clinical and supervisory experience in clinical counseling services. He received his BSW from Utah State University, his MS from Western oregon State University and his MC from the University of Phoenix. He has worked in various clinical settings, including family service agencies, MRDD psychiatric hospital, drug and alcohol clinic, a mental health agency and has maintained a private practice. Mr. Davies has more than eighteen years in child and family services and is effective in working with both couples and individuals. (Logan, UT Offices)
Julianne Koer, LCSW
Graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a Masters Degree in Social work and is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Utah. She has worked many years in mental health and hospital settings. She has a broad knowledge of community resources. Her expertise includes geriatric/aging, parenting, marital issues, working with youth and crisis work. She enjoys counseling individuals, couples and families. (Ogden, UT Offices)
Troy Hartman, LCSW
Graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Masters Degree in Social work and is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Utah. He has worked in a variety of setting working with individuals, couples, and families. Troy's expertise includes working with youth, couples. Troy enjoys working individuals, couples and families. (Ogden, UT Offices)
Cortney Henrie, LCSW
Received a Masters Degree from the University of Utah in
1982. He has 20 years of experience in substance abuse. Areas of expertise are
families, couples, abuse issues, adjustments to tragedies, sexuality, depression
and anger management.
(Brigham City, UT Offices)