Our team
Jeremy Bitner
LMFT
Jeremy Bitner fosters a safe, empathetic environment for tackling life’s challenges, including relationship issues, transitions, and addictive behaviors. He believes in empowering clients, not fixing them, transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth. Begin your journey to happiness—schedule with Jeremy today.
Jessica Jenkins
LCMHC
Jessica Jenkins, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 16 years of experience, specializes in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship struggles among adolescents and adults. She holds a certification as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and is trained in EMDR therapy. Utilizing a variety of methods including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Experiential Therapy, Jessica offers a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to help clients navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth in a safe, supportive environment.
Megan Pond-Maxwell
LMFT
Megan Pond-Maxwell offers a compassionate space for individuals, couples, and families to explore and overcome life’s challenges. With a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University and Gottman Level 1 certification, she brings proven expertise to relationship issues, including mixed-faith dynamics, and broader concerns like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Megan believes in the inherent strength and wisdom of her clients, guiding them towards insight, healing, and fulfillment.
Sarah Blair
LCSW
Sarah Blair celebrates over a decade of providing therapy, embracing the diversity of her clients, from children to octogenarians across various backgrounds including veterans, inmates, and the LGBTQ community. Trained in EMDR, she specializes in trauma, along with depression, anxiety, and a wide range of behavioral issues. Sarah employs a holistic, attachment-focused approach, incorporating techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, and more. She champions comprehensive wellness, integrating mental health with physical and social activities to support overall well-being.
Mary Bitner
ACMHC
With extensive experience in family studies and clinical mental health counseling, she specializes in therapy for individuals and couples, fostering a compassionate space for healing and self-discovery. Her approach integrates emotional, psychological, and social wellness, emphasizing self-love and resilience. She is committed to continuous learning and adapting her methods based on the insights gained from her clients’ experiences.
Stacie Later
LCSW
Stacie Later, with degrees in Social Work from the University of Utah and Loyola University Chicago, combines deep compassion with specialized knowledge in Substance Use Disorder Counseling. She believes in empowering individuals of all ages to reclaim their lives and realize their potential through therapy. With experience across various settings, Stacie employs a mantra of balancing emotional guidance with rational thought, helping clients to navigate their journey confidently and autonomously.
Taven Herd
ACMHC
Taven Herd believes in the transformative power of understanding one’s past to forge a more fulfilling future. Specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and social anxiety, he employs a collaborative approach to therapy, putting you at the helm of your healing journey. With Taven, you’re not just receiving guidance—you’re actively shaping your path to joy. Embrace a tailored therapy experience with Taven, available for Select Health, Cigna, PEHP, and self-pay clients.
Lizzy Palmatier
CMHCI
Lizzy brings a diverse professional background to her counseling practice, having worked as a music teacher for children with behavioral challenges and physical disabilities, a foster care recruitment specialist, and an academic coach for at-risk teens and adults. She believes in a personalized, empowering approach to therapy, where clients learn to master their own destinies. Lizzy’s counseling style is characterized by unconditional positive regard, encouraging clients to shape a happier and healthier life.
Anna Horton
LCSW
Anna Horton, holding a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Utah and a Master of Social Work from Brigham Young University, specializes in treating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and chronic conditions. Her experience spans various settings from residential to outpatient care. Trained in Stanford University’s chronic health programs, she is adept at helping clients manage both physical and mental health challenges. Anna is committed to assisting clients in finding hope and purpose, offering sessions in the evenings and on Saturdays to accommodate diverse schedules.
We Are Here For You!
Research shows the number one predictor of successful treatment is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the patient, otherwise known as the therapeutic alliance. Here at Alliance Counseling Utah, we are here for YOU!
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Where we are located
47 W. 9000 S.
Suite 1
Sandy, Utah 84070