OUR THERAPISTS
S. Lee Chew
Lee specializes in mindfulness-based psychotherapy individually and in group therapy. She has been a long-time practitioner of mindfulness and teaches the practical application of mindfulness in everyday life. Lee feels passionate about the research-based effectiveness of mindfulness as a tool to interrupt automatic behavior patterns that no longer serve us, the integration of Self, and cultivating choice in order to take value-driven action.
She has worked extensively with substance dependence, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma through a multicultural lens. Lee is open to working with clients from all walks of life and helping you begin your journey of healing and growth.
During her off-hours, she enjoys spending time with her family as well as gardening and soaking in hot springs.
Courtney Davies
Joshua Henricksen
Josh Henricksen graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2016 and with a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2019. Since then, he has been working at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (formerly UNI) with inpatient youth leading groups, individual and family therapy sessions, and helping them connect to ongoing outpatient support. He is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Josh utilizes a client-focused approach, incorporating tools from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness to help clients find ways they can experience healing. Josh is skilled at connecting to others, helping them feel comfortable opening up to discuss hard topics, and creating a space for healing and growth.
In his downtime, Josh loves spending time with his husband and playing with his dog, Archie. He is an avid reader and enjoys dancing, singing, and laughing at dad jokes
Julia Moench-Parent
Julia graduated in 2017 with their Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. Prior to moving to Moving Forward Counseling full-time, she worked for the past 7 years in a dual-diagnosis and mental health treatment facility in both their residential and outpatient programs in a multitude of roles. She has been at Moving Forward Counseling for over a year, and will be the Clinical Director for our outpatient mental health program.
She has had training and certifications in a multitude of different modalities such as: ART, EMDR, trauma-informed art therapy, grief/loss, mindfulness, DBT, CBT and ACT. She enjoys working with adults and adolescents looking for support with trauma, anxiety, depression, BPD, substance and is LGBTQ+ and autistic friendly.
When not working Julia enjoys gardening, creating art, and binge watching TV shows with their family.
Tequina Adams
Tequina graduated from Westminster College in 2014 with a Bachelors in Psychology and minors in Brain & Behavior and Developmental Psychology. She started working in mental health during this time and completed her Masters in Social work in 2019. Since that time Tequina has specialized in the treatment of PTSD, OCD/ Anxiety disorders, and gained experience working with conditions such as Grief & Loss, Depression and Transgender issues. She is a Licenced Clinical Social Worker, mindfulness teacher, and trauma informed yoga teacher.
Tequina believes that the relationship with the client and compassion are vital for her clients success. She brings non-judgemental, mindfulness, and self-reflective skills to the therapy space. Tequina has been trained in EMDR and completed the Certified Trauma Treatment Professional training, and is working on applying for certification for each.
She utilizes other various approaches such as person centered, IFS, mindfulness, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), DBT, and psychodynamic approaches.
In her down time, Tequina loves outdoor recreation activities, reading, spending time with her partner and two kids, dancing, yoga, and listening to comedians.
Amanda Shepard
(TELEHEALTH ONLY)
Amanda is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC). She received her bachelor’s degree in public health from Utah Tech University and her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Utah.
She enjoys doing individual therapy with young adult and adult clients. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, faith crisis, and trauma. Modalities she uses often are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), and mindfulness.
Amanda strives to offer her clients a non-judgmental/unbiased space to foster better self-awareness and learn coping skills for dealing with life challenges. Her training, practice, and own lived experience has grown her passion for helping others in their mental health journey. During her free time, she enjoys playing video games, watching suspenseful movies, and attending her local farmer’s market.
Zoë Bergman
As a queer-identifying Ph.D. student at the University of Utah and therapist, Zoë has developed a focus on the body, gender, sexuality, reproductive mental health, and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices through narrative practices and storytelling. She combines evidence-based research, queer-affirming care, trauma-informed practices, mindfulness, and social justice activism to cultivate meaningful relationships.
Zoë supports clients as they explore their relationships with themselves, their identities, bodies, and food while working to provide a safe space to gently confront histories of trauma, particularly regarding their bodies, power dynamics, shame, sexuality, gender, and identity. She works intently with clients to foster a space fueled by warmth, acceptance, compassion, courage, and honesty. She believes in the power of stories and through a body-centered, queer-affirming, social justice-focused, and person-centered approach she looks forward to hearing, honoring, and exploring your own powerful narrative.
Outside of work and school, she enjoys reading, running, meditation, pilates, spending quality time with loved ones, and taking her dog to nearby parks.
Sidney Pearson
Sidney is licensed as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works primarily with teens and individual adults as they strive to understand how their lived experiences have impacted them across different stages of life. She believes that finding a connection with a counselor is one of the most important pieces of therapy and prioritizes taking time to build a sense of safety. With a focus on your unique context and value system, Sidney uses elements of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Strengths-Based Approaches, and creative expression techniques to help you get closer to where you’d like to be.
Outside of her time at work, Sidney enjoys gardening, reading, and endless home improvement projects.
Ashley Wilson
(TELEHEALTH ONLY)
Ashley Wilson, a Certified Social Worker (CSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University, brings compassion and expertise to her practice. With a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, her educational journey forms a comprehensive foundation for her work in mental health. Her Master’s degree enriched her understanding, allowing her to specialize in a holistic approach to fostering mental well-being.
In her practice, Ashley welcomes a diverse clientele, including multicultural individuals, LGBTQIA+ members, adolescents (10 years and older), adults, those navigating religious transitions, cultural and minority groups, trauma survivors, and individuals dealing with addiction and substance use. She addresses a spectrum of mental health conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, and panic disorders, offering specialized support tailored to each client’s needs.
Outside of her therapeutic work, Ashley enjoys spending time outdoors and finds solace in activities such as reading, dancing, and cooking.
Jason R. Wagner
Jason graduated from the University of Phoenix with a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2014. He is licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Jason started Moving Forward Counseling in 2017 and in that time, he has worked with clients struggling with substance abuse issues, as well as mental illness issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Jason uses a person-centered approach to meet clients where they are at but challenge and push them towards growth and progress. He has been trained to use EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to help those with PTSD and trauma-related issues recover to where they can move forward with their lives.
During his down time, Jason spends time with his wife and three, mostly teen, children. They enjoy traveling, especially to national parks. Working out at the gym and watching the Utes and Jazz are regular events as well as the never-ending list of projects that need to be done at home.
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