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Adam Fisher

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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST)
  2. Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  3. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  4. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Sex Therapy
  2. Couple Therapy
  3. Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB)
  4. Discernment Counseling (consultation for couples on the brink of divorce)
  5. Family Systems
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Political Polarization
  2. Japanese/Japanese-American
  3. Religion/Spirituality
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • College Counseling Center (1-3 yrs)
  • Community Mental Health Center (1-3 yrs)
  • Private Practice (<1 yr)
Additional:
  • Board Certified in Couple & Family Psychology (ABPP)
  • AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST)
  • Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP)
  • President, APA Division 43: Society for Couple & Family Psychology: 2024–25
Doctoral Degree:Indiana University Counseling Psychology
Masters Degree:Gonzaga University
Personal Interests:Music, Basketball, Movies/TV, Piano, Running, Travel

Brett Merrill

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Theoretical Orientations:

  1. Integrative Psychotherapy with

    Developmental Influences (Humanistic and CBT)

  2. Positive Psychology 
  3. Solution-Focused Therapy 
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Brief Therapy 
  2. Group Therapy 
  3. Supervision
  4. LGBTQ+ 
  5. Religious or Spiritual Problem
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Asian/Asian American  
  2. Religion/Spirituality 
  3. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • College Counseling Center (10+ yrs) 
  • Community Mental Health Center (1-3 yrs) 
  • Assessment/Testing (1-3 yrs) 
  • Substance Abuse/Rehab (1-3 yrs) 
  • Residential Treatment Center (1-3 yrs) 
  • Case Manager (1-3 yrs) 
Additional:
  • Board Certified in Counseling Psychology (ABPP)
  • Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Clinical Psychology
Personal Interests:I love chess, movies, and piña coladas
Supervisor:Brodrick Brown
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  2. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
  3. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Anxiety
  2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  3. Depression
  4. Religious or Spiritual Problems
  5. Outreach/Prevention
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Religion/Spirituality
  2. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  3. Racial/Cultural Identity
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • Community Mental Health Center (1-3 yrs)
  • College Counseling Center (4-6 yrs)
  • Assessment and Testing (4-6 yrs)
  • Private Practice (1-3 yrs)
  • Child/Adolescent Center (1-3 yrs)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Clinical Psychology
Supervisor:Cameron Hee
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Systems/Family Therapy
  2. Internal Family Systems
  3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Family-of-Origin
  2. Race/Ethnicity
  3. Trauma/Abuse/PTSD
  4. Depression
  5. Couples
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Pacific Islanders
  2. Race/Cultural Identity
  3. Historical Trauma/Minority Stress
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • Community Mental Health Center (1-3 yrs)
  • College Counseling Center (4-6 yrs)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Marriage and Family Therapy
Personal Interests:I enjoy camping, ocean sports, fishing, cooking, and playing volleyball.
Supervisor:Chris Peck
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
  2. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  3. Process-Based Therapy (PBT)
  4. Humanistic/Existential
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Trauma/PTSD (ART)
  2. Anxiety and Stress
  3. Personality Disorders
  4. Relationships
  5. Religious/Spiritual Concerns
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Racial/Cultural Identity & Humility
  2. Religion/Spirituality
  3. Sociopolitical/Viewpoint Diversity
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • College Counseling Center (1-3 years)
  • Private Practice (15 years)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University, Counseling Psychology
Personal Interests:I enjoy humor, meaningful conversations, and keeping things light when possible
Supervisor:David M. Erekson
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy
  2. Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  3. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Anxiety
  2. Depression
  3. Trauma/Abuse/PTSD
  4. Chronic Pain/Illness
  5. Social Anxiety
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  2. Religion/Spirituality
  3. Intersectionality
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • College Counseling Center (4-6 yrs)
  • Hospital Setting (1-3 yrs)
  • Assessment/Testing (1-3 yrs)
  • Private Practice (1-3 yrs)
  • Chronic Pain Clinic (1 yr)
  • School Counseling (<1 yr)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Clinical Psychology
Masters Degree:Teachers College, Columbia University
Supervisor:Derek Griner
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  2. Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy
  3. Multicultural Therapy
  4. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Compassion Focused Therapy
  2. Group Therapy
  3. LGBTQ+
  4. Multicultural Psychology
  5. Religious or Spiritual Problem
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  2. Religion/Spirituality
  3. Intersectionality
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • College Counseling Center (+10 yrs)
  • Hospital (4-6 yrs)
  • Assessment/Testing (1-3 yrs)
Additional:
  • Board Certified in Counseling Psychology (ABPP)
  • Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Personal Interests:I love anything to do with the outdoors. I particularly enjoy spending time canyoneering in Southern Utah. I also like rock climbing and traveling.
Supervisor:Derek Holyoak
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  2. Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  3. Narrative Therapy
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Couples Therapy
  2. Substance Abuse
  3. Anxiety
  4. Sex Therapy
  5. Trauma/Abuse/PTSD
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Religion/Spirituality
  2. Intersectionality/Intersecting Identities
  3. Racial/Cultural Identity
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • Couples Therapy Center (4-6 yrs)
  • Community Mental Health Center (1-3 yrs)
  • Private Practice (1-3 yrs)
  • Career Counseling Center (1-3 yrs)
  • Substance Abuse/Rehab (1-3 yrs)
  • Residential Treatment Center (1 year)
Doctoral Degree:Texas Tech University-Marriage and Family Therapy
Personal Interests:I enjoy doing all things outdoors (e.g., camping, hiking, white water rafting, etc...).
Supervisor:Hoku Conklin
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
  2. Multicultural
  3. Compassion-Focused Therapy
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Anxiety
  2. Depression
  3. Race/Ethnicity
  4. Religious or Spiritual Concerns
  5. Acute Stress/Trauma
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Pacific Islanders
  2. Religion/Spirituality
  3. Intersectionality
Personal Interests:So many! Pickleball, golf, touch rugby, snowboarding, and yummy food!
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Other Languages Spoken:Spanish
Supervisor:Jon Cox
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  2. Positive Psychology
  3. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Anxiety
  2. Developmental disorders
  3. Group Therapy
  4. Outreach/Prevention
  5. Depression
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Persons with Disabilities
  2. Gender
  3. Pacific Islanders
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • Hospital Setting (4-6 yrs)
  • College Counseling Center (4-6 yrs)
  • Assessment/Testing (4-6 yrs)
  • Child/Adolescent Center (4-6 yrs)
  • Employee Assistance Program (4-6 yrs)
  • Private Practice (1-3 yrs)
  • Sports Psychologist (1-3 yrs)
  • Correction Facility (<1 yr)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Clinical Psychology

Supervisor:

Klint Hobbs
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Theoretical Orientations:1. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
2. Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy
3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:1. Grief/Loss
2. Crisis/Suicide
3. Substance Abuse
4. Family-of-Origin
5. Group Therapy
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:1. White Privilege
2. Intersectionality
3. Gender
Previous Clinical Work Settings:College Counseling Center (+10 yrs)
Substance Abuse/Rehab (7-9 yrs)
Assessment/Testing (1-3 yrs)
Career Counseling Center (<1 yr)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Supervisor:Kristina Hansen
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Theoretical Orientations:1. Existential Therapy
2. Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:1. LGBTQ+
2. Group Therapy
3. Depression
4. Anxiety
5. Religious or Spiritual Problem
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:1. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
2. Gender
3. Intersectionality
Previous Clinical Work Settings:College Counseling Center
Assessment/Testing (1-3 yrs)
School Counseling (1-3 yrs)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Masters Degree:Brigham Young University
Personal Interests:Love of hiking, camping, team sports, and live theater and music.
Supervisor:Lars Nielsen
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Theoretical Orientations:1. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
2. Behavioral Therapy
3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:1. Depression
2. Anxiety
3. Crisis/Suicide
4. Religious or Spiritual Problem
5. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Previous Clinical Work Settings:College Counseling Center (+10 yrs)
Assessment/Testing (+10 yrs)
Private Practice (+10 yrs)
Career Counseling Center (+10 yrs)
Biofeedback/Stress Management (7-9 yrs)
Hospital Settings (4-6 yrs)
Child/Adolescent Center (4-6 yrs)
Inpatient Psychiatric (4-6 yrs)
Community Mental Health Center (1-3 yrs)
Military/(VA) Hospital (1-3 yrs)
Case Manager (1-3 yrs)
Doctoral Degree:University of Washington Clinical Psychology
Supervisor:Lindsay Regehr
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Theoretical Orientations:1. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
2. Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy
3. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:1. Family-of-Origin
2. Religion or Spiritual Problem
3. Learning Disorders
4. Anxiety
5. Depression
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:1. Religion/Spirituality
2. Intersecting Identities, Intersectionality
3. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Previous Clinical Work Settings:Assessment/Testing (4-6 yrs)
College Counseling Center (4-6 yrs)
Private Practice (1-3 yrs)
School Counseling (1-3 yrs)
School Psychology Ed.S.
Inpatient Psychiatric (1-3 yrs)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Personal Interests:I enjoy hiking, skiing, playing sports, painting with watercolors, spending time with family, travel, music, and curling up with a good book
Supervisor:Maddy Diopulos
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  3. Compassion-Focused Therapy
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Anxiety
  2. Depression
  3. Gender
  4. Religion or Spiritual Problem
  5. Race/Ethnicity
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Intersectionality/Intersecting Identities
  2. Latino/Latina/Hispanic
  3. Religion/Spirituality
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • Assessment (1-3 yrs)
  • College Counseling Center (1-3 yrs)
  • Private Practice (1-3 yrs)
  • Career Counseling (>1 yr)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Personal Interests:Soccer, reading books, mystery movies, and baking
Supervisor:Mark Beecher
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  2. Existential Therapy
  3. Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Group Therapy
  2. LGBTQ+
  3. Eating Disorders (ED)
  4. Anxiety
  5. Religious or Spiritual Problem
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  2. Intersectionality
  3. White Privilege
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • College Counseling Center (+10 yrs)
  • Assessment/Testing (7-9 yrs)
  • Private Practice (4-6 yrs)
  • Community Mental Health Center (1-3 yrs)
  • Residential Treatment Center (1-3 yrs)
  • Inpatient Psychiatric (1-3 yrs)
  • Hospital (<1 yr)
  • Child/Adolescent Center (<1 yr)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Masters Degree:University of Utah Social Work (MSW)
Additional:Board Certified in Counseling Psychology – American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Certified Group Psychotherapist
Personal Interests:

I love doing about anything in the outdoors, including canyoneering, running, backpacking, camping, snowshoeing, and so forth. I really enjoy travel, movies, reading, and spending time with my family.

Supervisor:Michael Adams
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Theoretical Orientations:1. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
2. Internal Family Systems (IFS)
3. Multicultural Therapy
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:1. Depression
2. LGBTQ+
3. Couples Therapy
4. Trauma/Abuse/PTSD
5. Sex Therapy
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:1. Black African American
2. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
3. White Privilege
Previous Clinical Work Settings:College Counseling Center (+10 yrs)
Community Health Center (1-3 yrs)
Hospital (1-3 yrs)
Couples Therapy Center (1-3 yrs)
Employee Assistance Program (1-3 yrs)
School Counseling (1-3 yrs)
Child/Adolescent Center (<1 yr)
Substance Abuse/Rehab (<1 yr)
Psychological/IO Consultant (<1 yr)
Biofeedback/Stress Management (<1 yr)
Doctoral Degree:Indiana State University Counseling Psychology
Masters Degree:Indiana State University Marriage and Family Therapy
Supervisor:Natalie Kirtley
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Theoretical Orientations:1. Existential Therapy
2. Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Therapy
3. Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:1. LGBTQ+
2. Personality Disorders
3. Bipolar
4. Crisis/Suicide
5. Anxiety
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:1. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
2. Gender
3. Pacific Islanders
Previous Clinical Work Settings:Assessment (<1 yr)
College Counseling Center (1-3 yrs)
Sports Psychology Clinic (1-3 yrs)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Masters Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Personal Interests:My hobbies is collecting hobbies.
SUPERVISOR:Ofa Hafoka Kanuch
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Theoretical Orientations:1. Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy
2. Multicultural Therapy
3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Top 5 Clinical Specialty/Interest:1. Depression
2. Anxiety
3. Eating Disorders (ED)
4. Trauma/Abuse/PTSD
5. Race/Ethnicity
Previous Clinical Work Settings:Community Mental Health Center (1-3 yrs)
College Counseling Center (1-3 yrs)
Assessment/Testing (1-3 yrs)
Private Practice (1-3 yrs)
School Counseling (1-3 yrs)
Eating Disorder Clinic (1-3 yrs)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University
Counseling Psychology
Undergraduate Degree: Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Supervisor:Phil Rash
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Theoretical Orientations:1. Humanistic/Client-Centered Therapy
2. CBT
3. Mindfulness Based Therapy
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:1. Anxiety
2. Social Anxiety
3. Depression
4. Religious/Spiritual Problem
5. Outreach/Prevention
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:1. Religion/Spirituality
2. Intersectionality/Intersecting Identities
Previous Clinical Work Settings:College Counseling Center (10+ years)
Private Practice (4-6 yrs)
Career Counseling (7-9 yrs)
Doctoral Degree:Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology
Masters Degree:Brigham Young University
Personal Interests:I love cooking, baking and most things British!
Supervisor:Tyler Pedersen
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  2. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  3. Mindfulness Based Therapy
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Anxiety
  2. Social Anxiety
  3. Depression
  4. Religious or Spiritual Problems
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Religion/Spirituality
  2. International Students
  3. Socioeconomic Status (SES)
  4. Sociopolitical/viewpoint diversity
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • College Counseling Center (+10 yrs)
  • Private Practice (4-6 yrs)
  • Hospital Setting (1-3 yrs)
  • Assessment/Testing (1-3 yrs)
  • Inpatient Psychiatric (1-3 yrs)
  • Family Practice (<1 yr)
  • Military/(VA) Hospital (<1 yr)
  • Substance Abuse/Rehab (<1 yr)
  • Biofeedback/Stress Management (<1 yr)
  • Employee Assistance Program (<1 yr)
Doctoral Degree:University of Florida Counseling Psychology
Masters Degree:University of Florida
Supervisor:Vaughn Worthen
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  2. Positive Psychology
  3. Constructivism
Top 5 Areas of Clinical Specialty/Interest:
  1. Religious or Spiritual Problem
  2. Pornography/Masturbation
  3. Anxiety
  4. Depression
  5. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. Religion/Spirituality
  2. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  3. Racial/Cultural Identity
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • College Counseling Center (+10 yrs)
  • Career Counseling Center (4-6 yrs)
  • Military/(VA) Hospital (<1 yr)
Doctoral Degree:University of Kansas Counseling Psychology
Masters Degree:Brigham Young University
Personal Interests:Photography, positive psychology, family, pottery, jewelry, writing, spiritual development
Supervisor:Yoko Caldwell
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Theoretical Orientations:
  1. Mindfulness Based Therapy
  2. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
  3. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Top 5 Clinical Areas of Interest:
  1. Biofeedback/Stress Management
  2. LGBTQ+
  3. Depression
  4. Anxiety
  5. Trauma/Abuse/PTSD
Top 3 Multicultural Interests:
  1. 1. International Students
  2. 2. Asian/Asian American
  3. 3. Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Previous Clinical Work Settings:
  • Community Mental Health Center (1-3 yrs)
  • Hospital Setting (<1 yr)
  • College Counseling Center (1-3 yrs)
  • Assessment/Testing (4-6 yrs)
  • Private Practice (1-3 yrs)
  • Residential Treatment Center (<1 yr)
  • Biofeedback/Stress Management (4-6 yrs)
  • Child/Adolescent Center (<1 yr)
Doctoral Degree: Brigham Young University Clinical Psychology
Undergraduate Degree:Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Certifications:Board Certified in Biofeedback