Meet Our Counselors – Brenda

“Therapy with laughter, compassion, and the courage to love the storms of life.”

“Real talk, real solutions, skills, and laughter along the way.”

About Me

For over 28 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people from every

background and life experience, helping them navigate the messy, wild, and

complicated world we’re all trying to thrive in.

My career began in prevention and crisis work, supporting high school students through

drug and alcohol education and self-worth building. From there, agencies and The

Women’s Domestic Shelter, and from there

I worked in ER crisis and trauma response, children’s behavioral health (ages 5–25),

and inpatient psychiatric hospitals where I handled intake and provided treatment

across all floors, including drug and alcohol recovery.

I’ve also worked in the Salt Lake County Jail and federal sex offender treatment

programs, as well as with CPS Counseling and Sandy Counseling. I spent several years

in inpatient residential programs for youth ages 13–17. Each of these experiences has

given me a deep respect for human resilience and the environments, home, family,

school, medical, or work that shape our stories.

Today, I bring that experience to my private practice in Murray, Utah, now partnered with

Counseling Associates. I work with individuals, families, and groups, always with a

focus on equality, respect, and inclusion for all, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or

background.

When you walk through my door, know that you’ll be met with understanding, honesty,

and compassion. And please bring the most important tool we have in this crazy world: Laughter.

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Women’s Studies
• Master of Social Work (LCSW), University of Utah
• 10 years of extensive trauma training with Dr. Judy Brady, DSW