Ashley Henderson, LCSW, PHM-C
Ashley Henderson is an ownership partner and clinician with Reach Counseling, LLC. She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in her fourteenth year of practice. She received her undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University and masters degree at the University of Utah, both in social work with a minor in Gerontology. Other certifications and training she holds include: EMDR trained, Postpartum Support International Certification, Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C), Child-Welfare Certificate, Trauma-Focused CBT and Tobacco Cessation Certification. Her areas of expertise include but not limited to: pregnancy, postpartum and perinatal challenges, infertility/miscarriage struggles, child and family therapy, play therapy, trauma treatment, treatment of anxiety/ depression, women’s issues, sports psychotherapy and grief/loss counseling.
“I love the humbling aspect of working with people in vulnerable times of their lives. I strive to treat everyone with respect and value their own individual paths toward healing. I like to laugh and bring a sense of calmness to sessions. I’m passionate about connecting with others on their journey.”
ashleyh@reachcounselingutah.com
Levi Schomas, LCSWI
Levi Schomas is an ownership partner and clinician with Reach Counseling, LLC. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has ten years of experience providing counseling services. He received his Bachelors degree in psychology and his Master’s in Social Work. Levi has completed certifications in Perinatal Mood Disorders with Postpartum Support International, and is a Level 1 Gottman certified therapist. He started his career at an agency working with children and families for 3 years, and then moved to working with children and teenagers, ages 8-18, at a residential treatment center for another 3 years. Since then, he has engaged his private practice working with all ages. Levi enjoys working with couples in marriage counseling.
Other certifications and trainings: Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mind-Body Bridging, parenting skills for moderately difficult children, therapy for generalized anxiety and depression, and different forms of play therapy.
Kate Hubrich, LCSW
Kate is a teacher/speaker-turned-therapist who is passionate about asking quality questions that help increase awareness of experiences and needs. Mindful conversation and practices are common in sessions with her. As a therapist at Reach Counseling she focuses on seeing each part of the person as interconnected and inter-influential. She leans on narrative therapy, a non-judgmental, curious, story analyzing approach. She also utilizes creative and experiential therapies. She is a level 2 Gottman certified couples’ therapist and has practiced with individuals, couples, and groups.
When she is not with a client or her friends, you will find Kate attempting to garden, getting away on quick trips out in nature or advocating for the environment and vulnerable populations.
Heather Bath, LCSW
Heather has been working in the mental health field since 2006. Most recently she was employed with the
Huntsman Mental Institute Health Crisis Services and worked as a mobile crisis outreach worker and on the crisis line and text line. She has experience and special interest in working with trauma but has also worked with various other mental health conditions as well as addiction therapy. For fun she enjoys spending time with my husband and family as well as our two kitties and also enjoy socializing with friends. I love to sing, dance, I enjoy creative projects, photography, travel, Disney, and anything vintage.
heatherb@reachcounselingutah.com
Amberli Geverts, CMHC
Amberli specializes in working with children and adolescents, ages 6-17, with a variety of issues, including trauma, attachment, behavior, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Amberli has experience in healing attachment issues through her work with foster care and adopted children. Involving parents in treatment is important to Amberli, as she believes parents play a big role in their child’s therapeutic journey. She has a passion for teaching parents effective ways to connect with their children and educating them on research-based methods that can be implemented at home. Amberli draws from Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and attachment theory principles in her work and applies play, art, sand-tray, mindfulness, Theraplay principles, psychoeducation, and emotional processing in sessions.
Amberli holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver.
In her free time, Amberli enjoys baking, traveling, exercising, all things Disney, and spending time with her husband and little girl.
amberlig@reachcounseilngutah.com
Sasha Lloyd, CSW
Sasha received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Utah with a minor in human development and family services. After the birth of her first child, she became a passionate advocate for postpartum women and began studying Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders including postpartum depression and anxiety. This passion drove her to switch her major to social work. Sasha graduated with a master’s degree in social work at Utah Valley University and is excited to work with Reach Counseling creating and implementing the Intensive Outpatient Program for postpartum women.
sashal@reachcounselingutah.com
Dorothy Winters, LCSW (she/her)
Clients appreciate Dorothy’s down-to-earth authenticity. She is direct yet gentle, and both serious and silly. Her non-judgmental nature is genuine; this is felt and it creates a foundation of emotional safety allowing clients to open up and to be curious about themselves and their experiences, getting them unstuck and moving toward healing, growth, and into living a more connected, meaningful, and effective life. Dorothy uses an integrative approach pulling from a variety of therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each person and situation. In addition to providing individual therapy, Dorothy also has experience creating and running faith transition groups, grief support groups, DBT skills groups, and various groups for youth experiencing homelessness. Dorothy received her MSW from the University of Utah. She is a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), is DBT intensively trained, EMDR trained, Ego State trained, Sandtray trained, and Crisis Response Plan certified.
dorothyw@reachcounselingutah.com
Jordon Ciriako, CSW
Jordon received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Utah Valley University and his Social Work Master’s degree from the University of Utah. He has a relationship with anxiety and depression, which provides him a deep understanding of the challenges that others with mental health problems face. Jordon found strength and knowledge through his therapeutic journey, which drives his passion for accompanying others on their path to hope and healing. Previously, Jordon worked with domestic violence offenders and individuals suffering from the debilitating effects of mental health. He employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy techniques to guide clients to a deeper understanding of themselves and ways to find relief amidst their difficulties. Jordon enjoys working with couples in marriage or couples counseling.
Jordon enjoys Marvel movies and TV shows, reading, spending time with his wife and daughter, yardwork, and woodworking in his free time.
jordonc@reachcounselingutah.com
Savannah Seninger Cowley, LCSW
Savannah received her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. Bringing together her passion for yoga and therapy, Savannah is a trained yoga teacher who is certified in trauma and sexual trauma yoga, and is currently working toward certification in prenatal and postpartum yoga. Savannah uses a holistic approach as she works with people to improve their physical and mental health. She is passionate about working with women to improve their lives and emphasized in women’s studies during her Master’s program. She also enjoys working with kids and adults with autism because she feels they deserve the resources and support they need to succeed. Utilizing expressive therapies and mindfulness, Savannah’s highest goal is to help people on their journey to healing.
Other certifications and trainings: Substance use counseling, Trauma response training, Women’s health certification, Anti-discrimination Response training, and Registered Behavioral Technician.
savannahs@reachcounselingutah.com
Holli Howland, CSW
Holli specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with a variety of issues including, but not limited to trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and behavioral issues. Since graduating, Holli has been working as a therapist for children in the foster care system. Holli also has experience working as a case manager for the Division of Child and Family Services. Prior to this, Holli worked as a mental health technician for various inpatient and outpatient treatment settings.
Holli is certified in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, sand tray therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, motivational interviewing, and trained in EMDR. In her therapeutic work, she utilizes child-centered play therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive processing therapy and is working towards becoming certified in these therapy approaches. Holli holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Psychology from Utah Valley University and a Master’s of Social Work Degree from the University of Southern California.
In her free time, Holli enjoys Harry Potter, reading, doing puzzles, hiking, and spending time with her family and two dogs.
hollih@reachcounselingutah.com
Kaylee Smith, MHC
Kaylee Smith received her Bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Studies: Therapeutic Riding Concentration while also receiving a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since then, she has spent her time working with people with physical and mental disabilities as well as those working on their mental health journey with the assistance of horses as a therapy tool. Primarily working with veterans, Kaylee found her passion for therapy. She is passionate about working with both kids and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, individualized care, mindfulness, and other person-centered methods.
Kaylee enjoys spending time adventuring with her husband and daughter, their three dogs, and her horse in her personal time.
kaylees@reachcounselingutah.com
Kristi Western, MSWi
Hi, my name is Kristi Western. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and I am currently pursuing my Masters of Social Work. I am a wife and a mother to two young children. I have spent the last 10 years working in the theatre arts, early education, and being a full-time mother. My life experiences have led me back to the field of social work where I feel honored to guide others through confusion, frustration, crisis, loss, transitions, and healing. I am passionate about Perinatal Mental Health. I value working with single parents, blended families, and those suffering from depression, anxiety, faith transitions, and grief. I look forward to helping you gain skills to live a happier, healthier, more meaningful life.
In my free time, I can be found studying, working in a theater, or spending time with my family.
kristiw@reachcounselingutah.com
Stephanie Pearce, CSW (she/her)
Stephanie received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. Stephanie has been a certified yoga instructor since 2010 teaching yoga from a trauma informed approach. Stephanie relies heavily on her education in treatment of trauma and narrative therapy. Stephanie enjoys incorporating her experience with yoga, meditation, and mindfulness with mental health. Stephanie specializes in working with perinatal and postpartum. Stephanie also enjoys working with the adolescent and young adult LGBTQ+ community.
In her free time, Stephanie enjoys rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and painting.
stephaniep@reachcounselingutah.com
Lisa Goff, MSWi
Lisa is a second year MSW student at Utah Valley University. She has a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Health and Wellness and is a 500 e-RYT yoga teacher and a certified yoga therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She weaves together mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and cognitive therapy to help her clients heal and discover holistic wellness. Her areas of practice include trauma, depression, anxiety, women’s health, and chronic pain. Lisa and her husband are the parents of four amazing children. Their family loves to travel, explore the outdoors, and play Scattergories.
Taylor Barnes, MSWi
Taylor received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a Minor in Spanish from the University of Utah. She is currently in the Master’s of Social Work program at the University of Utah. She has worked extensively with children and teens experiencing difficulties with their mental health. She draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. Her personal and professional experiences in mental health have made healing her life’s passion.
Taylor loves mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, thrifting, and spending time with her husband and her dog Pepper.
taylorb@reachcounselingutah.com
Carly Czach, MSWi (she/her)
Carly is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Utah. She comes to the field of mental health from a career as a professional dancer and movement therapist, with an understanding that how we show up and move through life reflects how we experience and perceive ourselves, others, and the world. When we’re in pain or struggling to navigate life’s various challenges, we can feel disconnected from ourselves or isolated from others, tangled up in emotion and impulses to control or avoid what feels unbearable. She believes meaningful change is possible by meeting clients where they are and collaborating to address peoples’ unique experiences, problems, and goals by way of mindfulness, cognitive and behavioral therapies, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
She holds a BFA in Dancemaking from Columbia College Chicago and is a 500 E-RYT certified yoga and meditation teacher to folks of all ages and abilities. She has worked for a crisis hotline, with youth in the juvenile justice system, grieving people and families in hospice care, and adults in residential treatment with addiction and trauma. She finds joy and balance in her life by hiking, dancing, laughing on the phone with her sister, and traveling with people she loves.
carlyc@reachcounselingutah.com
Emma Barcenas, MSWi (she/her/ella)
Emma is a first generation bilingual Latina from Baja California, Mexico. She received a bachelors of science in political science and a minor in sociology from the University of California San Diego. For two years she worked as a paralegal intending to go tos law school but discovered her true calling lied in social work. She is currently in her concentration year of grad school for her masters in social work. Emma has dedicated the last 5 years of her life to working with youth of all ages in various capacities. She has been a social emotional counselor and also an educator in healthy sexuality and relationships. As a woman of color, she understands the importance of culture and is aware that we navigate multiple systems every day – our family, friends, work/education. Emma is passionate about working with youth, adults, couples and families through the use of self- compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Emma is also committed to working closely with the Latinx community due to her background, understanding and ability to speak Spanish.
In her free time Emma enjoys exploring Utah with her husband, dog and cat. She is also an avid runner, reader and lover of all foods.
Emma es una latina bilingüe de primera generación de Baja California, México. Recibió una licenciatura en ciencias políticas y una especialización en sociología de la Universidad de California en San Diego. Durante dos años trabajó como asistente legal con la intención de ir a la facultad de derecho, pero descubrió que su verdadera vocación se encontraba en el trabajo social. Actualmente se encuentra en su año de concentración de la escuela de posgrado para su maestría en trabajo social. Emma ha dedicado los últimos 5 años de su vida a trabajar con jóvenes de todas las edades en diversas capacidades. Ha sido consejera socioemocional y también educadora en sexualidad y relaciones saludables. Como mujer de color, comprende la importancia de la cultura y es consciente de que navegamos por múltiples sistemas todos los días: nuestra familia, amigos, trabajo/educación. A Emma le apasiona trabajar con jóvenes, adultos, parejas y familias mediante el uso de la autocompasión, terapia cognitiva conductual, tratamiento de exposición y respuesta y terapia centrada en las emociones. Emma también está comprometida a trabajar de cerca con la comunidad Latinx debido a su formación, comprensión y habilidad para hablar español.
En su tiempo libre, a Emma le gusta explorar Utah con su esposo, su perro y su gato. También es una ávida corredora, lectora y amante de toda comida.
Mirren Pan, MSWi (she/her)
Mirren is an Advanced Standing MSW Student at Utah Valley University (UVU). She completed her bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2021 at UVU. Mirren is very passionate about helping her clients heal and does so by using strengths-based approaches. Mirren enjoys working with a variety of clients including teens, adolescents, young adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, faith transitions, and more. Mirren is certified in TF-CBT and has plans to obtain more certifications throughout her education and career journey. In her free time, Mirren enjoys reading, photography, and camping.
mirrenp@reachcounselingutah.com
Natalie Smart, Director of Administration (she/her)
Natalie Smart completed her Bachelors degree in Business Management at Brigham Young University and has a background in operations and marketing. Natalie has volunteer experience working with children in orphanages in Peru and has enjoyed watching several of her Peruvian “children” grow up to be confident, resilient young adults. She enjoys traveling, waterskiing, and spending time with her husband and two children.
admin@reachcounselingutah.com
925-876-4282 (voice or text)
Krista Eger, MSWi
Krista received her Bachelor’s of Social Work from the University of Utah in 2021. She is currently enrolled in the Master’s of Social Work Advanced Standing program at the University of Utah and will graduate in Spring 2023. She also completed the substance use disorder counselor (SUDC) certificate program at the U in 2019 and has clinical experience and extensive knowledge in the field of substance use. She has a background in the areas of pregnancy, breastfeeding, birth trauma, and is passionate about helping pregnant mothers understand the mind-body connection so they can increase their confidence with the birthing process and transition into motherhood. She is a passionate advocate for respectful parenting inspired by the work of Dan Siegel and loves to teach others as well as apply the methods to parenting her own three kids. She loves to work with all ages, but has a special place in her heart for teens.
Her therapeutic approach includes Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy with a special interest in Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing. She also enjoys providing psychoeducation about the nervous system to help you gain self awareness and acceptance for the way your brain reacts to feelings and emotions.
kristae@reachcounselingutah.com
Racheal Susaeta, MSWi
Racheal has an innate ability to connect with others and has always been a trustworthy advocate for those seeking help. The calm demeanor in which she attentively listens to others and her thoughtful and insightful responses have garnered respect amongst her peers as someone to always lean on. This is one of many aspects which led her to pursue a career in Social Work. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah and is working toward completing her Master’s degree In Social Work. She volunteers with The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with the Third District Court. Through her volunteer work, she works with law enforcement which helped her gain a deeper appreciation for the job first responders do. She is now a Certified First Responder Associate and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help her clients heal. Racheal is passionate about the mind-body connection and learning new ways to help foster healing.
In her spare time, Racheal loves spending time outdoors and is an avid trail runner.