Mental Health Therapy

  • Amanda Cutler, LCSW, Continuum Co-Founder

    Amanda believes in the opportunities authentic connections can create.. She has been a practicing therapist for over 12 years. The deeply meaningful work she does, the courageous individuals she works with, and her own experiences have shaped her belief in multidimensional healing. Her diverse clinical experiences have led to a passion for treating trauma. Amanda is trained in several therapeutic modalities, including EMDR and clinical yoga, and uses a whole-person, whole-body approach to support her clients’ healing process, with a focus on creating an affirming and accessible environment.

    Amanda accepts PEHP, Select Health, EMI, Regence, UHC, and Cigna insurances and private pay. She has a waiting list for new individual clients. Contact her about group therapy, or try her Tuesday yoga class!

    “I see connection as powerful. By creating a collaborative space, there is more opportunity for connection…more openness, and opportunities for learning, support, and growth, and through that, a deeper connection with ourselves. Continuum is that dream coming to life.”

    Contact Amanda: www.amandacutlercounseling.com

  • Melanie Davis, CMHC, Continuum Co-Founder

    Melanie has been a licensed clinical mental health counselor for nearly a decade, offering support through therapy, expression, and artistic connection, with a passion for nutritional psychology. As a woman of color, she’s long envisioned a BIPOC-affirmed space that viewed representation as an essential component of mind and body healthcare. Her mission is to hold space for individuals and families who have experienced various elements of trauma. To help them form lasting attachments and provide a mirror for clients to truly see themselves, no matter where they come from.

    Melanie is a private pay therapist, offering scholarship spots for clients who qualify. She works with families, specializing in attachment, and individual clients ages 10 to adult. She also offers workshops and therapy groups at Continuum. Contact Melanie to learn more.

    “We truly stand behind our values to provide the best possible and most comprehensive care while remaining accessible and inclusive of ALL communities.”

    Contact Melanie: www.plantedhealing.com

  • Katie Lieberman, LCSW, Continuum Co-Founder

    Katie has solidified an expert foundation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and family therapy with over 20 years in the industry. In the last decade, she has deepened her training to include clinical yoga, EMDR, and IFS therapy methods, staying true to her commitment to remaining curious and engaged with the world as a compassionate community member and clinician. But it’s the wisdom gained from her own journey, her empathetic warmth, and relatable humor that have come to define her practice and keen ability to connect with her clients. No matter where they are on their journey.

    Katie works with adolescents, adults, and families. She accepts Select Health, HMHI, and PEHP insurance. Contact Katie to learn more.

    “I believe in the power of meeting yourself as you are, seeking growth on your own terms, and defining health and wellness through your own unique lens. My vision for Continuum is to be the open door that guides individuals to THEIR version of success.”

    Contact Katie: www.utahmentalhealth.com

  • Emalee Assenberg, LMFT

    Emalee passionately believes every person has the potential for emotional vitality, positive self-worth, and fulfilling relationships. With her unique blend of family systems training and experiential therapy, she helps clients understand how trauma, attachment patterns, and unconscious conditioning currently impact their health, behaviors, and happiness. She provides compassionate, results-oriented therapy that is both practical and transformative. She works best with clients who like her direct style and use of creativity and humor to enliven the therapeutic process. Emalee utilizes a variety of modalities in her work including AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), Existential-Humanistic, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Polyvagal Theory.

    Emalee has trained extensively with Terrence Real and is a certified Real Life Therapist. She specializes in working with couples who are stuck in negative patterns and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and relational struggles. She welcomes clients with diverse backgrounds, multicultural identities, and out-of-the-box thinkers.

    Emalee is a private pay therapist who works with adults, ages 18 and up.

    Contact Emalee: www.auxiliumcounseling.com

  • Ashley Greenwell, PhD

    Dr. Ashley Greenwell, is a Psychologist and owner of Greenwell Psychology & Consulting, an organization that focuses on helping clients reclaim their sense of vitality after facing chronic stress, trauma, and medical challenges. She trained with the National Center for PTSD and Mayo Clinic to more fully integrate the physical and psychological domains. Dr. Greenwell collaborates across disciplines to support her clients in navigating the complexity within today’s healthcare system. She uses a range of evidence-based trauma treatments (PE, CPT, DBT, EMDR, IFS) and Health Psychology approaches (ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy).

    As the daughter of an immigrant, Ashley is committed to increasing access to care for all, speaks Spanish, and has sliding fee options. In addition to providing therapy for over 15 years, she is on faculty at the University of Utah and enjoys teaching future clinicians. She also offers expert consultation for complex cases and ethical dilemmas.

    Ashley is a private pay therapist and works with clients ages 10 and up.

    Contact Ashley: www.GreenwellPsychology.com

  • Jameson Holman, LMFT

    Jameson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His eclectic blend of humor, southern hospitality, and charm in his therapeutic approach has been known to establish rapid rapport with his clients which sets the groundwork for building a path to hope and healing. Jameson has several years of experience working in residential, private practice, and in-home settings. Jameson utilizes a variety of treatment modalities in his work with individuals and families. These include Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and positive psychotherapy. Jameson also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples and families overcome negative interactional cycles as well as Experiential Therapy (ET) using music and other hands-on strategies to help clients work through their issues. Jameson is skilled in helping clients with depression, anxiety, addiction, attachment issues, trauma, mood dysregulation, grief and loss, and oppositional defiance to name a few. Jameson is a self-proclaimed anglophile, blerd, and sports enthusiast.

    Jameson accepts Select Health, HMHI insurances and private pay. He works with indidivudal clients ages 11-adult, couples, and families. Jameson also facilitates therapy groups at Continuum.

    Contact Jameson: www.lioncrestcounseling.com

  • Chezlie Jedrziewski, CMHC

    Chezlie strives to support healing based on the belief that everyone deserves to feel safe, worthy and have trusting relationships, including the one with themselves. Chezlie has been a practicing mental health therapist for 14 years, specializing in trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety and abuse.

    Chezlie is dedicated to the art of transformation and the belief that healing is possible, leading to a deep commitment to work alongside her clients on this journey. Chezlie has been trained in several therapy modalities including EMDR, LifeSpan Integration Therapy, ARC Therapy for complex trauma (ARC), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Mindsight. Chezlie uses a holistic and integrative approach where developing intentions & finding balance in one’s life supports overall healing.

    “You are not meant to heal alone. Together we will create space for you to feel safe and supported so that you can reconnect with your truest self. The real you, the vibrant you, that is still there, alive and well, under any chaos or pain.”

    Chezlie sees clients ages 10 and up. She accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Select Health, University of Utah Health plans, and private pay.

    Contact Chezlie: chezdawnhealing.com, 801-251-6775

  • Sarah McCormick, PhD

    Sarah McCormick, PhD, completed her doctoral training at the California School of Professional Psychology, internship at the Iowa City VA, and fellowship in Primary Care Psychology at the San Francisco VA. Prior to opening her practice, she worked for 5 years as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Family Medicine at the University of Utah. 

    Sarah specializes in guiding adults struggling with transitions, relationships/communication issues, depression, and anxiety. While she has training in many different approaches, ultimately each individual’s/couple’s needs are unique and treatment focuses on improving quality of life.

    Above all, she believes the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship between the client(s) and the therapist. 

    When she isn’t seeing clients, she enjoys running, exploring the mountains, and cooking.                          

    Sarah accepts Regence BCBS (HMHI-BHN) and private pay. She can provide a superbill for clients utilizing out-of-network benefits.

    Contact Sarah: sarah@sarahmccormickphd.com

  • McKinley Merchant, LCSW

    McKinley is passionate about mind-body bridging and healing the whole self. She strives to create a safe environment where her clients feel seen and heard while also guiding them to learn and grow in their healing journey.

    She has a deep understanding of trauma work and how trauma can affect our day-to-day living, our interpersonal relationships, and overall health. She has experience helping individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and attachment ruptures.

    McKinley will commit to meeting you where you are and helping you grow into the best version of your whole self. She is honored to be a part of your healing process.

    Mckinley works with families, individuals 16+, and couples. McKinley uses IFS, Inner child work, ARC therapy for complex trauma, CBT, and attachment theory for individuals. She is Level 2 Gottman certified and EFT certified. McKinley is a self-pay therapist.

    Contact McKinley: www.plantedhealing.com/contact-1

  • Aubrey Meyer, LCSW

    Aubrey is committed and dedicated to restoring our connections with ourselves and with our loved ones. While conflict is a normal process of our everyday lives, it causes extreme dysfunction when not handled with the care, compassion, and proper attunement that so many of us deserve. Aubrey has been a practicing clinician for over 10 years, specializing in trauma, attachment wounds, substance abuse, and high-conflict dynamics.

    “We don’t get harmony when everybody sings the same note. Only notes that are different can harmonize. The same is true with people.”

    Aubrey sees children 10 and older, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She is trained in EMDR and is a Certified Mediator who is an informed member of the Association for Familial and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). Aubrey accepts private pay but is in the process of paneling with some insurance.

    Contact Aubrey: aubrey@restoringconnectionsutah.com; (801) 450-7063.

  • David M. Ornegri, LCSW

    Davey Ornegri is a compassionate and seasoned therapist who brings a unique perspective to the therapeutic process. As a multiracial and queer therapist, he is deeply attuned to the intersectionality of identity and its impact on mental health.

    Davey provides a safe and affirming space for clients of all backgrounds to explore their unique journeys, acknowledging and celebrating the richness of individual experiences. With a foundation built on empathy, knowledge, and kindness, Davey empowers his clients to navigate life's challenges. His approach is client-centered, ensuring that each person feels seen and heard. He combines traditional therapeutic modalities with a contemporary understanding of mental health. Clients appreciate his authentic and supportive style, describing him as not only knowledgeable but also relatable.

    Embrace your mental health journey with a therapist who understands and celebrates the beauty of our diverse stories.

    Davey works with clients ages 12 – adulthood. He is a private pay provider and accepts requests, for those eligible, for a sliding scale fee.

    He can best be reached via email: dornegri.lcsw@gmail.com

  • Jonathan Ravarino, PhD, LCSW

    Jonathan is dually licensed as a psychologist and clinical social worker. With over 20 years of experience providing therapy, he draws on a variety of psychological and performance-based interventions to assist clients. He works with young adults and adults. Areas of special proficiency include working with athletes and their parents, men’s health, high performance psychology, and mindfulness therapies.

    Jonathan is currently the Director of Psychology & Wellness for the Department of Athletics at the University of Utah. He completed his graduate education at the University of Utah (Ph.D., MS, MSW) and psychology residency at Duke University. Research and teaching are an important part of his identity and he holds an Adjunct Clinical Faculty position at the College of Social Work.

    On a personal note, Jonathan loves adventure and is an avid ultra distance athlete with over 20 race finishes, including the Boulder Ironman, Kona Ironman, and Wasatch100.

    Jonathan is a private pay therapist and works with teenagers and adults.

    Contact Jonathan: (801)918-5275, www.ravarinoconsulting.com

  • Christina Scharmer, PhD

    Christina is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety, problematic exercise, eating disorders, and OCD. Her approach adapts evidence-based therapies to fit the unique needs and goals of child, adolescent, and adult clients. She relies on cognitive-behavioral principles and frequently incorporates components of CBT, ACT, DBT, PCIT, and FBT into her work.

    Christina also currently coordinates eating disorder care for the University of Utah Athletics Department. She has prior experience providing, group, individual, and family therapy in inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. Christina earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SUNY Albany and completed pre-doctoral training at HMHI in Salt Lake City. She also values research, teaching, and outreach related to mental health and eating disorders.

    Outside of work, Christina enjoys running in the mountains and swimming in alpine lakes.

    Christina is a private pay therapist and works with clients ages 5+.

    Contact Christina: christinascharmerphd.com