MEET THE TEAM

CHRIS NOKES, LCSW, CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Over the last 18 years Chris has assisted numerous children, adolescents, adults and families in their journey to find peace, happiness and success in their lives and relationships. Specifically, he has spent the last 9 years working as a therapist with children, youth, adults, couples and families impacted by depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, self-destructive and addictive behaviors, self-esteem and identity concerns, impulse control/attention challenges, grief and loss, and parenting and relational challenges.

Chris is flexible in his therapeutic approach using a number of tools and concepts from various evidence based models.

When Chris is away from work he loves spending time with his beautiful wife and two sweet, curious and rambunctious little girls. He enjoys most sports, riding horses, training his lab puppy, and hiking, driving, camping and exploring the outdoors.

BETHANY SANDERSON, ACMHC

Bethany is an ACMHC who approaches therapy from a compassionate, trauma-focused lens. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults through painful life changes, traumatic events, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and dissociative disorders.

Her main focus centers around helping people through trauma. She is EMDR-trained and uses a combination of EMDR and other evidence-based therapies to assist people in healing from painful events. She loves working with children using play therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness training.

Before becoming a counselor, Bethany taught junior high English and ballet. Although she may not dance as often, she writes junior fiction and poetry. She also loves spending time with her two children going on hikes, road trips, gardening, and watching movies.

DENNON RAWLINSON, ACMHC

Dennon has worked in the mental health field for over 10 years under many different capacities. He is passionate about the work, and enjoys studying the human mind. He is happily married and consider fatherhood as one of the most rewarding experiences. He also enjoys all forms of art. In the past he has dabbled in many forms of art, today he primarily does digital art. He believes creativity can be an important facet in one’s mental health.

Throughout his life he has had different opportunities to travel and see the world and has gained much insight into himself and others through these experiences. Hiking and camping is another of his favorite past-times. Having grown up in Utah, he has an affinity for the mountains and nature. During his free time he also enjoys reading.

Dennon has a strength based approach and believes in creating a shared space where you can focus on your struggles holistically. As a counselor, he has experienced working with clients of diverse backgrounds and ages with a wide variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, sexuality, and attachment.

DENNON RAWLINSON, ACMHC

SCOTT INNES, LCSW

Scott Innes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of professional work experience. He received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. He has worked in various settings including, community mental health clinics, community hospitals, and day treatment programs. He has worked with adolescents and adults addressing a variety of treatment concerns that include depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, defiant behavior, anger management, coping skills, self-esteem, pornography, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

In Scott’s spare time he loves watching movies, watching sports, listening to music, eating food, and hanging out with friends and family.

KATIE HIGGS, AMFT

Katie is a British AMFT who achieved her Bachelors in the U.K and her Masters in California. Her focus is in helping individuals work through change, those suffering loss, relationship difficulties, beliefs, feelings and/ or somatic symptoms (sensations in the body). She has experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar related disorders, PTSD and autism.

She can help clients reach their goals and aspirations through building healthy techniques in a safe and confidential environment.

She draws from a number of theories and creates a treatment plan unique to each client. Together they develop the skills that the client needs to help them identify their triggers, cope in a healthy way, and identify or prevent future episodes from occurring. She has worked a lot with clients who have dual diagnoses (depression, physiological diagnoses, family conflict etc.).

Some of the techniques that she develops with clients include: Self-confidence, active listening, relaxation techniques, healthy boundary setting, identifying triggers, intimacy, social and communication skills, resolving conflict, mindfulness, taking responsibility, and self-control.
She has been spoilt with the rest of Europe being on her doorstep growing up and has enjoyed traveling around it! One of her favorite hobbies is traveling and she has visited over 37 countries. Mauritius and New Zealand are her favorites so far. She loves spending time with her family, playing outside in the garden and eating chocolate.

LUCINDA BERGE, LCMHC, OWNER

To know Lucinda is to know she loves people! She is blessed to have a wonderful family and friends who have been loving and supportive throughout her life.

When Lucinda is not in the office, she is usually enjoying time with her husband and other friends hanging out, going for walks, biking or watching movies. She has four wonderful children, four stepchildren, and four precious and active grandsons.

Lucinda is a native of New Jersey and has a passion for visiting large cities, museums and eating great food. She loves to travel and enjoys the beauty of the diversity in nature. She has made a goal to visit all the national parks in the United States.

KATE SUDER, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Kate is an active member of her community at Brigham Young University. She is currently studying Exercise and Wellness with a minor in Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation. Kate found her desire for helping others through humanitarian work. She plans to create a career stemming off her passion for the wellbeing of others whilst including her devoted love for animals. Some of her hobbies include running through the canyons of Utah, spending time with her family and friends, playing with her dogs (Lily, Oli and Sadie), and baking with her mom. Kate is a native to Colorado but for the past few years has lived in Utah for her education. She is the youngest of four children and was raised by two amazing parents. She has found that her happiest moments are spent outdoors, surrounded by the people that she loves.