About Us

About Bryson: 

I received my B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University and my M.A. in Clinical Counseling from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. As a licensed Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah, my experience consists of working with individuals who face anxiety, depression, faith/spiritual crises, LGBTQ+ realities, grief and loss, and those who have undergone trauma. I specialize in working with older teens through adults, helping them implement personal coping skills. 

 

What is therapy like?

I approach counseling by creating an open, accepting environment where clients are the expert on their own life experiences. I have a nurturing, warm nature that is easily approachable to most people. Although I believe therapeutic work requires determined and purposeful effort, I also like to incorporate humor into our work. I offer my expertise and suggestions in a direct but empathetic and informed way. We work on solutions and theories for how to address your next steps collaboratively. I primarily utilize principles from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My approach focuses on a deep exploration of an individual’s past, desires, goals, and values moving toward the future while still focusing on and savoring the present. We explore barriers that have interfered with such aims, whether social/cultural, biological, or self-derived. 

 

What I do for fun: 

I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I love reading, writing, and YouTubing new skills and hobbies I can try. I love to paint, draw, and work on digital art. I take deep pleasure in music and have played the piano for nearly 27 years, in addition to being mildly classically trained in voice. I love to garden and landscape. I also appreciate easy hiking trails, road biking, playing volleyball, and lifting at the gym. 

 

I specialize in:

The Intersection of navigating LGBTQ+ and Religious/Spiritual parts of identity.

I have observed a shortage of services focusing on the delicate balance between spiritual/religious identity and LGBTQ+ identities. Many practitioners either focus on primarily secular perspectives and demonize or minimize the importance of personal spirituality/religiosity, or they swing too far into a religiously orthodox view that does not make room for the complex and beautiful experiences of being someone who is LGBTQ+. Having traversed such an intersection myself, I believe both identities are vitally essential to create a healthy wholeness and the ability of an individual to thrive, whatever that unique combination might look like for a person.

About Payton: 

I earned a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University located in Denver, Colorado. I am currently licensed as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Utah and as a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate in the state of Colorado. I have experience working with couples, families, and teens. I specialize in working with couples, parents with difficult children, and those experiencing anxiety at any level.  

 

What is therapy like? 

My typical stance as a therapist is to be both direct and directive. I am direct in the sense that I'm not going to beat around the bush. I will tell you hard things to hear when needed. Being directive looks like me bringing skills and tools to the table for you to explore and learn. I'm not the kind of therapist that you have for the next 10 years. I want to help you learn what you need to in order for you to get back to a place of stability and happiness quickly. Although my approach is focused on results, I understand the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance. It's not all business all the time. I'm light-hearted at times and find humor to be a great addition in the therapy room. I seek to also connect through empathy. Life is tough, and I'll never minimize the struggles we each face.  

 

Lastly, the approach I use with couples is rooted in Relational Life Therapy. This modality is fantastic for couples struggling with communication problems, major differences in personality, frequent arguing or conflict, and those suffering from what I call "Roommate Syndrome" (essentially living parallel lives in the same home, with little emotional connection).  

When working with parents and individuals, my approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Both approaches take into account the multidirectional impact of our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Using those approaches, I help you find practical ways to make real and lasting changes.  

 

What I do for fun: 

When I'm not in the office I enjoy being in the mountains exploring, fishing, or meditating. I'm an avid sports fan and enjoy both playing and watching a range of sports. Having played football at a collegiate level, that is my favorite to play and watch. I have a great liking for chocolate and movie theatre popcorn. Last, but certainly not least, I love being with my wife and two kids. 

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I specialize in:

Couples who feel more like roommates than lovers. Couples where one partner doesn't seem to be pulling their weight. Couples with intense arguments where there is yelling, name calling, and hurtful things said to each other. 

About Aaron Anderson:

I have extensive training and experience in marriage counseling. I received a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and did doctoral studies in Family Science. I’ve also specialized in working with couples for over 10 years. As a result of this rigorous training and experience you can rest assured that you are getting the specialized care for your marriage that you need.

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I am also thoroughly involved with many aspects of marriage counseling professionally and in the community. I’m an Affiliate Faculty at Regis University in the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy where I teach various courses related to marriage and family therapy. Through teaching with Regis University, I’m able to keep up with the latest research and methods in couples therapy and thoroughly enjoy teaching upcoming graduates how to be great couples counselors. In addition to my Affiliate Faculty position, I’m also a Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and a past Board Member for the Colorado Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Being a marriage counselor isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am. You can rest assured that you are getting an expert who can help you give your relationship the best chance to succeed.

 

What is therapy like?

My therapy is pretty down-to-earth. We get right to the point to help you get the results you want to get. Most couples go round and round in arguments and can’t figure out why they keep doing it – especially when they know it only gets them the same results. I help you and your spouse explore the unspoken rules that keep you both in the same unhelpful pattern. You will get a better understanding of yourself and your partner by exploring the deeper, more core beliefs that you both have that are affecting your relationship. We will work on finding the ones causing you both to stumble and will help you co-create new ones with your partner that feels fulfilling and rewarding again. I will help you both to create new goals together as a couple that are exciting, vibrant, and passionate.

 

What I do for fun:

I’m an avid father of three children. I love exploring the many beautiful things the world has to offer and sharing them with my little family. This usually includes going to new restaurants with unique menus, going to small town festivals, and exploring new sites. And when I want to take time for myself, you’ll find me with a wrench under the hood of my hotrod or wasting my brain watching a scary movie.