Davis County Providers

LCSW 

Owner and Executive Director

Areas Of specialty: 

TBRI Practitioner

TF-CBT Certified

Motivational Interviewing

Adoption Competence

Adoption Home Studies

Addictions

Children's Issues

Parenting Issues

Oppositional Defiant Behaviors

Play Therapy

Attachment Based Therapy

Emotion Focused Therapy

Anxiety

Depression

PTSD

Marriage Counseling

Conference Presentations

Marc is known for his calming presence and accepting demeanor.  He also brings an energetic optimism to the therapy arena.  Marc has been serving families clinically in the Northern Utah area since 2007.  He graduated from BYU in 2003 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology.  He then gained a wealth of experience working for the State of Utah as a child welfare caseworker in various capacities.  In 2009 he graduated from the University of Utah with a Masters degress in Social Work. 

Ever since graduate school, he has never stopped learning, and never ceased pushing to find ways to better help the community.  Anson Family Counseling was born in 2013 and Marc saw clients on a limited basis.  He was gaining experience and momentum for future opportunities.  In 2018, he and the love of his life felt strongly that it was time to take the leap and they went all in as self-employed entrepreneurs.  They secured a contract with the State of Utah, and Anson Family Counseling took off like a rocket.

Marc is married to his best friend and partner in projects.  Together they have 5 amazing and energetic children.  They all love spending time together and taking care of what is most important: each other.  Marc loves music, dancing, hiking, and trying new food.  His favorite therapy quote is, "We cannot change anything unless we first accept it." - Carl Jung

AMFT

Office Manager

TBRI Practitioner

Areas of Specialty:

Children

Family

Adoption Issues

Attachment

Trauma

Anxiety and Depression

Hello! I am Andrea Mendenhall. I am passionate about families. My goal is to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but until I accomplish that I am working as a mentor, and loving it.  

   I was born and raised right here in Davis County. When I met my spouse, a long time ago, we decided to go active duty with the Army for a time. My husband's work allowed us to travel the country and even live in a few others like Germany. I have two kids, teenagers really.     

My greatest accomplishment, so far, has been being their mother. In my spare time I like to be with my family. We enjoy playing games, watching movies, eating treats and laughing until our bellies hurt. I also love to read and watch the NHRA drag races!

CSW

TBRI trained

Motivational Interviewing

DBT

Areas of Specialty:

Children

Attachment

Trauma

Youth 

Young Adults

Grief and Loss

Anxiety

Liz has a strong passion for helping others in their treatment journey. She graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies in 2022, as well as a Masters in Social Work in 2023. 

Liz is focused on creating a strong therapeutic connection that allows for effective treatment. She focuses on connecting with clients and assuring a safe space for therapeutic efforts. 

Liz enjoys pursuing creative activities outside of work. She enjoys music, creating art, and spending time outdoors. Liz also enjoys spending time with her husband and her dog.

AMFT

"What doesn't kill you, gives you XP."

TBRI Trained

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)

Motivational Interviewing

Areas of Specialty:

Children

Attachment

Trauma

Grief & Loss

Adoption Issues

Anxiety and Depression 

Chris started his schooling to become a therapist at Brigham Young University-Idaho where he wanted to become a therapist. After graduating from this school, he went on to continue his career goal of becoming a therapist by attending North Central University.

During his internship, Chris found that he enjoyed working with adolescents and helping them to find ways to cope with some of the obstacles they face. One way that Chris has been

able to do this is to be himself. Chris is a very personable therapist and a self-proclaimed geek; his geekiness has been a way that he has connected with adolescents by sharing in some of their hobbies and passions.

CSW

TBRI Practitioner

Making Sense of Your Worth facilitator

Areas of Specialty:

Children

Family

Attachment

Trauma

Family

Anxiety & Depression

Adoption Issues

Brandie Naylor is currently a certified social services worker. She graduated with her MSW from Utah State University and her BSW in Social Work and Family Studies from Weber State University in 2001.  

She has experience in child welfare and education at residential treatment facilities, child protective services, children's shelters, independent living programs, and schools in remote areas of Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Brandie also has experience in foster care and adoption providing training, support, and resources to families. She is a Making Sense of Your Worth Facilitator and Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Practitioner, giving her insight and knowledge into the trauma-informed and attachment based modalities that can support individuals seeking healthy relationships.   

In her free time, Brandie enjoys spending time with her three teenagers, traveling, watching reality TV shows, and going on road trips with her husband. 

CSW

TBRI Trained

Solution Focused 

Play Therapy

CBT

Areas of Specialty:

Children

Adolecsents

Young Adults

Transracial Adoption 

Racial Trauma

Anxiety

Depression

Self-worth/ Empowerment

Jennae has nine years of experience in the mental health field doing various jobs. Jennae specializes in transracial adoption Anxiety, and 

self-worth/empowerment. 

Her expertise includes conduct disorders, mood disorders, racial trauma, and transracial adoption challenges. Modalities she

uses are Solution-Focused, Play Therapy, CBT, and many others.

 Jennae excels at fostering relationships and empowering individuals to

achieve their goals with a focus on hope and growth. Outside work, she enjoys staying active, eating good food, and laughing with her two children, friends, and family.

MFT Intern

TBRI Trained

Areas of Specialty:

Children

Family

Attachment

Trauma

Adoption Issues

Couples

Melissa is a dedicated and compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) intern committed to helping kids, families, couples, and individuals navigate their unique challenges and achieve personal growth. Melissa is currently completing her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University.

With a warm and empathetic approach, Melissa provides a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and experiences. She is passionate about helping clients build stronger relationships, improve communication, and develop effective coping strategies. Melissa has experience working with diverse populations and is committed to ongoing professional development.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending quality time with her family, indulging in her favorite TV shows, dancing, and cooking. She is excited to support clients on their journey toward healing and growth.

MFT Intern

TBRI Trained

Areas of Specialty:

Children

Family

Attachment

Trauma

Adoption Issues

Couples

 Jessica is committed to helping individuals, couples, and families improve their mental health and relationships. She received her undergrad in Psychology from Utah Valley University and is completing her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy through Capella University.

Through her education and personal experiences, Jessica has developed a deep appreciation for the therapeutic process and its transformative power. She is a skilled listener who creates a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

She has lived in Davis County for much of her life. She enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling anywhere with a beach, and wake surfing with her husband and family.

MSW Intern

TBRI Trained

Motivational Interviewing

Areas of Specialty:

Adolescence

Young Adults

Families

Anxiety

Depression

LGBTQIA+

Spencer began his career by earning a Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion with an emphasis on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention from Weber State. This foundation opened many incredible opportunities for community work and eventually led him to the education field. While addressing student behaviors and teaching in the classroom, Spencer realized his desire to help people on a deeper level. He is now pursuing a Master’s in Social Work at Weber State.

Spencer prioritizes building a strong therapeutic connection and fostering a safe, supportive environment. He ensures clients feel heard and understood, enabling them to uncover their inner resilience. By helping clients find strength from within, Spencer empowers them as they navigate the therapeutic process together.

Outside of work, Spencer cherishes spending time with his wife and two children. He is an avid board game enthusiast and is always eager to dive into a game of Dungeons and Dragons. Spencer also has a passion for movies and loves having music playing in the background at all times.

MSW Intern

TBRI Trained 

Motivational Interviewing

Areas of Specialty:

Adolescents

Families

Depression

Anxiety

Addiction

Attatchment

Grief & Loss

Sydney is entering her final year of Weber's Master of Social Work Program following the completion of her BS in Psychology with an emphasis in Child and Family Studies. During her MSW, Sydney has worked as an intern for community mental health support in Davis County, working with a wide array of diverse populations. She has also worked in multiple Junior High Schools providing counseling and academic support to help adolescents achieve their highest potential. In collaboration with Anson Family Counseling, Sydney looks forward to working with children, families, couples, and individuals.

With a strong belief in self-efficacy and being open and understanding of others' experiences, Sydney is committed to providing an accepting and warm environment that will encourage others to identify changes they want to make in their lives and learn all the tools needed to do so. Sydney is always open-minded and loves to connect with others through playful communication and humor.

In her free time, Sydney loves to draw, play games, write, watch movies, and spend time with her friends and family.