Bree Anderson

CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor of Economics, Westminster University

• Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Capella University 

• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of Utah

• Clinical Experience:  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Sex-Specific Treatment for Juvenile Sexual Misconduct.

PHILOSOPHY

Bree believes in embracing each person’s individuality while helping youth to foster self understanding and acceptance, personal growth, pro-social behaviors, and empathy as building blocks to success. Our ability to be flexible to life’s challenges and clarify our own values, allows us to achieve our goals in healthy ways and foster a life worth living. Bree also believes in advocating for each youth to be themselves while learning to navigate the world with acceptance and accountability. Bree is here to help others embrace their unique individuality, gain a support system, and develop the appropriate toolbox of skills for well being.

PROFESSIONAL

Bree graduated with a B.S. in Economics at Westminster University. After obtaining her undergraduate degree she worked in finance for several years, and then took a step back to start coaching. Bree returned to Westminster University to work in the athletic department where she worked with the students in athletic development and compliance. In 2018, Bree went back to graduate school to obtain her Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. Her first opportunity to work as a therapist was during her internship at the Utah Youth Village where she worked with specialists to provide therapy for families, foster children, and group homes. After graduating with her graduate degree, Bree worked at the Neurobehavioral Center for Growth where she developed her specialty in treating trauma, EMDR, and psychoeducation. Bree also worked at Empowerment Counseling Services where she had the opportunity to provide in-home therapeutic services for children and their families together in their natural environment.

PERSONAL

Bree enjoys all the outdoor things that Utah has to offer; hiking, snowboarding, golf and camping. She is an avid reader and perpetually looking for new learning opportunities and interactions with her community. Bree is a huge sports fan and loves to watch other people play, as well as finding opportunities to also engage in physical activity herself.

CREATING STUDENT SUCCESS

Connecting with people on their individual levels and holding space for their stories are key to helping them grow and change. When we are willing to explore the narrative of “what happened to you and who do you want to be” rather “what is wrong with you,” it allows for healing and growth. Everyone deserves support in their own journey, and we are here to provide the right skills and tools to help them become the best version of themselves.