Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Centerville, UT

I’m Chris.

I enjoy helping others with the challenges of daily living. I am interested in what motivates people and helping them modify behavior patterns. People aren't broken, they are doing perfectly that which they would like to do differently. I enjoy helping people grow and change, moving to the next level they desire. I have degrees in psychology and mental health counseling. I have been helping people find relieve from fear, pain, and discomfort for more than 20 years.

I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) and Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ASUDC) with 18 years of experience in the substance use field. I work with individuals navigating addiction, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. My focus is helping clients build insight, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change in their lives.

I received my bachelor's in psychology from Utah State University and went on to get my Master of Social Work from the University of Utah. I specialize in treating OCD and Anxiety Disorders. I have worked in various locations including an intensive outpatient (IOP), middle school and private practice. I also have experience working with the aging population and the forensic population working toward competency restoration.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with adults and provides integrated mental health care that combines psychotherapy and medication management. My work is solution-oriented, empowering, and open-minded, with a focus on helping clients move beyond symptom management and toward meaningful, lasting change.

My style is warm, grounded, and direct. I value collaboration and curiosity, and I approach care as a partnership rather than something that is done to you. I aim to support clients while also encouraging them to take an active role in understanding their patterns, building resilience, and reclaiming their mental and emotional health.

I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner doctorally trained at the University of Utah, with eight years of mental healthcare experience including a year-long fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry.

I primarily work with children and teens, but also love meeting with young adults, parents, and fellow healthcare workers.

Outside of work, I love spending time in the mountains with my husband, son and very hyper dog.

Map & Lantern Counseling is about helping your chart your path forward through the unknown and sometimes treacherous waters of life. I want you to feel as if you are embarking on an adventure where along the way you obtain the best tools for you to conquer and overcome. I have been in the social service industry working with non-profit organizations for over 14 years as a social worker. I have worked in therapeutic foster care, homeless services, and residential inpatient treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorder. My experience working in community mental health with both men and adolescents, veterans, LGBTQIA+ and an extensive background in serving individuals struggling with addiction - I am confident in being able to assist with helping you navigate and achieve your goals.

I earned my Master of Social Work from Pennsylvania Western University in 2023, and I've spent my career working with people across private practice, outpatient settings, and residential programs for mental health and addiction. That range matters... it means I've sat with people at many different points in their journey, and I know that healing doesn't look the same for everyone. I specialize in helping adults like you work through anxiety, depression, borderline personality traits, and dissociative experiences. And I bring something beyond my training to this work: I'm in recovery myself, and I'm a parent of an LGBTQ+ child. Those experiences mean I'll never show up with judgment — only with understanding of what it actually feels like to face something hard.