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ORA COUNSELING
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Kia Ora! Say Hello to the South Team
Hand Picked for Healing
South Office Team
Located at 115 Golf Course Rd, Suite A, Logan, UT 84321
Aaron Cothran, LCSW,
Founder/Clinical Director
Aaron has over 22 years of experience in therapeutic settings. He founded and operated a residential Treatment Center for youth for 10 years and has done therapy in a variety of settings. He specializes in helping youth, young adults, couples and families. Aaron has extensive expertise in effectively treating anxiety, depression, attachment, trauma and cultivating and strengthening marital and family relationships. He is passionate about the difference that can be made in the lives of others. In his spare time, Aaron enjoys all sports and spending time with wife of 23 years and his 5 amazing kids.
Shanna Call, LCSW
Therapist
Shanna originally studied Special Education and later returned to school to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Utah State University. Shanna has worked for several local mental health agencies working with children, youth and adults doing individual and group therapy. She is an integrative therapist and utilizes evidence-based practices for treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, self-esteem, attachment issues, self-worth and more. Shanna believes that every individual has the strength and capacity within to heal and grow from the challenges and trials they face and feels honored to walk the path of self-discovery with her clients. Shanna has been married for 18 years and has 4 amazing children who are growing up way too fast for her liking. Her true loves in life are her family, running, the mountains, and chocolate.
Jorri Garcia, CSW
Therapist, habla español
Jorri has lived in Logan for the past 10 years and loves Cache Valley! She graduated from Utah State University with her Master of Social Work in 2020 and enjoys working with families, teens, and young adults. In her therapy practice Jorri uses principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing to help clients gain skills and insights that empower them to reach their goals. She has experience working with youth, adoptive families, and culturally diverse clients. In her free time Jorri likes going for bike rides, gardening, and binging on her favorite podcasts and audiobooks.
Todd Parry, LCSW
Therapist
Todd graduated from Utah State University with a Master of Social Work in 2012. Todd transitioned from a career in law enforcement and military which gives him unique experiences, insight and understanding in support of clients' resolve to heal from attachment injuries, trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and the myriad of family system issues.
Todd's approach is evidence based and client centered. Todd uses trauma informed, positive psychology and DBT informed, as well as other integrated therapeutic modalities. Todd is honored to collaborate with his clients and grateful to be entrusted on their healing journey.
Todd's approach is evidence based and client centered. Todd uses trauma informed, positive psychology and DBT informed, as well as other integrated therapeutic modalities. Todd is honored to collaborate with his clients and grateful to be entrusted on their healing journey.
Reta Whalen, LCSW
Therapist
Reta Whalen is a proud Canadian, born and raised in a rural town in Nova Scotia, Canada. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and master’s in social work at Utah State University. She has worked in many different settings- residential facilities for girls with eating disorders, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those with severe and persistent mental illnesses. During her internship she worked in a hospital behavioral health unit and with sex offenders. She has experience working with individuals affected by depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorders and trauma. She is a member of The Mormon Mental Health Association, LGBTQ-Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah and Black Lives Matter Utah. Reta believes that change happens when people are empowered to draw upon their own inner strengths, and she provides an environment of support and compassion. She has an eclectic approach and uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution focused and narrative therapy. Reta loves spending time with her family and dog, Baxter. She loves anything related to true crime and can be seen at Chugz at least once a day.
Kia Ora! Say Hello to the North Team
Hand Picked for Healing
North Office Team
Located at 193 E 1600 N, North Logan, UT 84341
Anna Koopman, LCSW
Anna graduated with her Master’s in Social Work in 2019 through Fordham University. Anna has
experience working with children, teens, adults, and elderly adults. She has experience in treating
trauma, anxiety, and depression, through Mind-Body Bridging, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Trauma-Focused CBT, Attachment Regulation and Competency Framework (ARC), Trauma Informed
Yoga, and some Play Therapy techniques. Anna also has training and experience in crisis intervention.
Anna has lived in Cache Valley since 2018 and loves the mountains, outdoor activities, and the small
town feel. Anna also enjoys spending time with her family, baking, cleaning, and listening to podcasts.
experience working with children, teens, adults, and elderly adults. She has experience in treating
trauma, anxiety, and depression, through Mind-Body Bridging, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Trauma-Focused CBT, Attachment Regulation and Competency Framework (ARC), Trauma Informed
Yoga, and some Play Therapy techniques. Anna also has training and experience in crisis intervention.
Anna has lived in Cache Valley since 2018 and loves the mountains, outdoor activities, and the small
town feel. Anna also enjoys spending time with her family, baking, cleaning, and listening to podcasts.
Dennis Wildman, LCSW, Therapist
Dennis Wildman is a native of Logan, UT. He is married to the love of his life, also a native of Logan, Utah. They have three wonderful children and five grandchildren, whom he is very proud of.
Dennis received his Bachelor of Science from Utah State University in Psychology while participating in college athletics on a football scholarship. He later received a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. Dennis’s focused area of study at the University of Utah was in healthcare management and medical social work.
Dennis has 32+ years of expertise as a Certified Social Worker, with extensive experience in individual and family counseling, as well as group support services. He has spent the last 24 years emphasizing in the healthcare field.
Dennis was raised in a family where alcoholism was very prevalent. This is why Dennis often can be heard saying, “If you think your neighbors don’t have problems, you don’t know your neighbors.” As a Medical Social Worker, he offers a wide range of Outreach and Aftercare Social Work skills and resources in an effort to bridge the needs of the patients’ families and facilities with that of our local and state communities. Dennis’ management style is much like his athletic background, a Team Unity and Strengths Perspective model, where we identify peoples’ strengths and create an environment for success.
Dennis’s specialties include:
illness
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Loss
Individuals and groups
Families and couples
Dennis received his Bachelor of Science from Utah State University in Psychology while participating in college athletics on a football scholarship. He later received a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. Dennis’s focused area of study at the University of Utah was in healthcare management and medical social work.
Dennis has 32+ years of expertise as a Certified Social Worker, with extensive experience in individual and family counseling, as well as group support services. He has spent the last 24 years emphasizing in the healthcare field.
Dennis was raised in a family where alcoholism was very prevalent. This is why Dennis often can be heard saying, “If you think your neighbors don’t have problems, you don’t know your neighbors.” As a Medical Social Worker, he offers a wide range of Outreach and Aftercare Social Work skills and resources in an effort to bridge the needs of the patients’ families and facilities with that of our local and state communities. Dennis’ management style is much like his athletic background, a Team Unity and Strengths Perspective model, where we identify peoples’ strengths and create an environment for success.
Dennis’s specialties include:
illness
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Loss
Individuals and groups
Families and couples
Donna Chester, ACMHC, Therapist
Donna graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology in 2012 and with a master’s degree from Grand Canyon University in 2018, with honors. After ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, she pursued her ultimate goal of becoming a Play Therapist by receiving a Master of Science in Counseling degree from Grand Canyon University in 2021, again with honors. Donna has over 5,000 therapy hours of working with all ages of children, pre-teens, adolescents, young adults and families. Her expertise and focus are working with kids who suffer from trauma using Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Art Therapy. Additionally, she has experience with DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Talk & Walk Therapy, Eating Disorders, Adoption, Foster Care, Parenting & Teen Groups, and public speaking. She has goals to enhance her services with the ability to incorporate yoga, EMDR, and register as a National Play Therapist in the coming years. Donna enjoys being with her family, outdoors, quiet time, self-care, movies, and anything active.
Morgan Spencer, CSW, Therapist
Morgan graduated from the University of Utah with a Masters in Social Work. Morgan is passionate and enthusiastic in healing mental health struggles. She has experience working with complex trauma, acute trauma, anxiety, and depression. She primarily utilizes Acceptance and Commitment therapy but also integrates, Cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy and Mind Body Bridging into treatment. Morgan is certified in TF-CBT and and MBB. Morgan enjoys working with kids, teens and adults in individual, family and couple settings. Morgan enjoys helping parents in
helping their children be successful in therapy and in other walks of life. Working with individuals with trauma, particularly complex trauma and helping them do the work to find healing and live more in line with the life they want to live is a passion. Morgan strives to continue to learn and be curious about life and especially people. She is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, women and children. She strives to provide an authentic and safe environment for her clients. She is a member of the LDS church and stepmom to a 6 year old boy.
helping their children be successful in therapy and in other walks of life. Working with individuals with trauma, particularly complex trauma and helping them do the work to find healing and live more in line with the life they want to live is a passion. Morgan strives to continue to learn and be curious about life and especially people. She is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, women and children. She strives to provide an authentic and safe environment for her clients. She is a member of the LDS church and stepmom to a 6 year old boy.
Mckensie Bartholomew, LCSW, Therapist
Mckensie is passionate about helping people find peace in themselves and their lives and actively works to fight mental health stigma. She has been working in therapeutic settings for over a decade and has loved working with people from all walks of life. Having worked in such diverse environments she has found a passion in working with women and girls who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, self discovery and growth, relationship ups and downs both social and familial, trauma including abusive relationships and sexual assault, navigating divorce and single parenting. Mckensie is passionate about empowering girls and women to find their voice and place in the world. She is an advocate for understanding neurodiversity, is an LGBTQ+ ally and has worked with diverse faiths and cultures, she believes everyone deserves to feel safe and understood in their own way. Mckensie's approach to therapy is designed to fit the needs of the individual with focus on strengths. She utilizes EFT, ACT, SFBT, and often incorporates mindfulness and meditation exercises. She is known to have a calm presence and sense of humor that supports a grounded and comfortable therapeutic environment.
Outside of the office you will find her with her daughter in the mountains, skiing, biking, frolicking through wild flowers, reading in a hammock, and eating all the baked goods.
Outside of the office you will find her with her daughter in the mountains, skiing, biking, frolicking through wild flowers, reading in a hammock, and eating all the baked goods.
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