Madeline Glenn – MSW, CSM

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” — Fred Rogers

 I’ve studied people in various roles and learned a great deal about self-healing while working as a psych tech at Utah State Hospital and through other mental health roles and settings. Did you know that placebos work on medical conditions close to 33% and up to 60% of the time? For you, that means that each person’s brain has enormous healing power. With the right tools, together we can use that power to deal with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, difficult life transitions such as faith/gender identity/sexuality, and grief and loss. 

I focus on using evidence-based therapies that tap into each individual’s enormous power for self-healing. I have been using Internal Family Systems (IFS) with my clients which utilizes your brain and “parts” work to heal. I have also had considerable success with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which has proven to do a good job of stopping the “doom spirals” by laying out new thinking patterns, leading to calmer feelings.

I like to learn about my clients’ lives to discover the roadblocks and challenges that affect them, as well as their strengths and goals for the future. Using that information in sessions we then work on real skills and techniques to use daily in overcoming these challenges. It may sound simple, and yet many need help setting boundaries, using good communication skills, finding the root cause of feelings, and making adjustments to get to a more fulfilling and happy place.

Our counseling sessions will run the gamut of emotions from laughing to crying as I work to help you feel safe, validated, and at times, challenged. I truly enjoy my career and working with adults and teens 15+.

My Bachelor’s Degree is from BYU with a Major in Psychology and a minor in women’s studies and my Master’s in Social Work was earned at the University of Utah.

Madeline is accepting new clients for Telehealth/Video only. Availability Monday thru Friday 3, 4, 5, 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 PM.

I see clients insured with Huntsman, Aetna, SelectHealth, U of U, United Healthcare/Optum, and UMR with more coming soon.

McKenna Thorup – Clinician (U of U MSW Intern)

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.”  Brene’ Brown

As a child, I experienced severe anxiety that negatively impacted almost every aspect of my life. It felt hopeless and all-consuming. With the help of a clinician, I eventually learned how to cope with these emotions. Finding the peace that had been missing was life-changing. I realized then how important it is to have the support of a good clinician. I am honored to now be in a clinical role because people go through so much, and no one should do it alone. I love to learn about what you enjoy doing in your spare time, what you dream about/are passionate about, and the people that are most important to you.

Therapy can heal by providing a safe space to feel held and supported as you work through complex life issues. Rapport with your clinician is crucial and allows movement to a place where healing and growth can occur. I use tools such as CBT and DBT because they work across family, women, and children’s issues. I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression, self-confidence, setting boundaries, self-esteem, trauma, and PTSD. I look forward to learning EMDR and “parts” work (IFS).  For children I use play therapy and am learning more sand tray skills. For me, helping teens has been effortless because  it comes naturally to connect with them. I believe in diversity and equality while seeing children, teens, adults, and group clientele.

 McKenna earned her Bachelor’s Degree from BYU Provo. She is seeing clients while finalizing her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Utah.

McKenna is accepting new clients 

Availability:  Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30 AM – 5:30PM. 

Mckenna can see clients with Medicaid-Federal, SelectHealth, U of U, United Healthcare/Optum, Aetna, Cigna, Aetna EAP, Cigna EAP,  and UMR with more coming soon.

We are always considering new clinicians who wish to focus on clients and our model which is family where everyone helps learn and teach to do the best for our clients.   We are NOT a “factory shop” where doors are always closed and you never speak with your coworkers we pay our Full-Time clinicians a salary with holidays and so much more.