Meadowbrook CounselingHighland, Utah

Born in Argentina and raised primarily in the United States, I am bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoy working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds. Before clinical training, I worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and I spent time at a women's shelter for survivors of abuse, serving as a translator for Spanish-speaking clients. Both experiences shaped my understanding of neurodiversity, the weight of trauma, and how much language and culture matter when it comes to healing. My clinical work is grounded in Compassionate Inquiry (Dr. Gabor Maté), which emphasizes authentic presence and helping clients reconnect with the emotional truth underneath their experiences. Alongside this, I integrate neurobiologically-informed, body-based stabilization inspired by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, helping clients build nervous-system regulation and embodied awareness. For clients whose histories call for it, I am trained in EMDR, a phased, trauma-focused approach to reprocessing stored trauma memories. With couples and families, I work from a Structural Family Therapy framework, reshaping patterns, roles, and boundaries to create healthier connections. I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, autism, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, and with couples and families wanting to better understand one another and strengthen their bonds. I especially enjoy helping clients move through depression—whether it shows up as low mood, loss of motivation, feeling stuck, or the weight of experiences they're carrying—by addressing what's happening underneath the symptoms. I believe everyone benefits from understanding how their body and mind work together, not only those coming in with trauma, depression, or anxiety. This kind of awareness is something I bring to every client, because I believe it's one of the most powerful tools for lasting change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based. I don't assume there's one right way to approach a problem—instead, I work alongside you to understand your experiences, relationships, values, and goals, and to identify changes that feel meaningful and realistic for your life. I believe people often possess far more resilience and capability than they recognize, and therapy can be the space where we discover and build on those strengths together. Whether you're working through depression, anxiety, or trauma, navigating a life transition, facing parenting challenges, or wanting a healthier relationship with your partner or family, I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you as you build greater understanding and meaningful change.

She has an extensive background in bereavement, including children and teens. Lacey also helps children and adolescents build emotional awareness, coping skills, and navigate hardships. She is passionate about supporting adults navigating anxiety, relationships, self-worth, and healing from difficult experiences. She works with couples to reconnect, heal, and strengthen communication. Lacey's passion for this work comes not only from her training but also from her own life experiences navigating life's unexpected difficulties. Those experiences have deepened her compassion and reinforced her belief that healing is possible, even when the path forward feels uncertain. Lacey approaches therapy through a relational and trauma-informed lens, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed techniques, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Couples Method, art therapy, mindfulness, and psychoeducation. She values authenticity, collaboration, curiosity, and even moments of humor throughout the healing process. Lacey understands that reaching out for help can be a courageous step, and she deeply appreciates the vulnerability the therapeutic process requires. She believes no one should navigate difficult experiences alone, and it is a privilege for her to walk alongside individuals as they move toward healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change. Whether you are navigating pain, change, or a quiet calling toward something more, Lacey welcomes you fully, just as you are.

She enjoys helping people navigate anxiety, depression, self-worth and body image concerns, relationship challenges, life transitions, and healing from difficult or traumatic experiences. She also has experience supporting clients impacted by domestic violence and substance use. At the heart of her work is helping people better understand themselves, feel more connected in their relationships, and move toward the life and relationships they want. Manina believes therapy works best when it feels genuine, collaborative, and tailored to the person sitting in front of her. She draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and play therapy techniques. With couples, she focuses on helping partners understand the patterns that keep them stuck, communicate more openly, and reconnect with one another. With children and families, she uses developmentally appropriate and play-based approaches to help build emotional awareness, connection, and healthier relationships. More than anything, Manina wants clients to feel comfortable being themselves in the therapy room. She believes every person brings their own story, strengths, and capacity for change, and that good therapy begins with feeling genuinely heard and understood. She recognizes that asking for help can be difficult and considers it a privilege to be trusted with the parts of people's lives that matter most to them. Manina earned her undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and is currently completing her Master of Social Work degree at Utah Valley University. Growing up in Alaska gave Manina a lifelong love of the outdoors, adventure, and wide-open spaces. When she's not in the therapy room, you'll likely find her hiking, staying active, planning the next family adventure, or spending time with her husband and their six kids. She loves being outdoors, values health and fitness, and is a firm believer that life is better with meaningful connection, a little adventure, and plenty of laughter.

She works with children, individuals, and couples navigating trauma, attachment concerns, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Olivia takes a warm, relational, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR to help clients better understand themselves and the experiences that have shaped their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. She believes that many of the patterns we develop serve a purpose and that healing begins with creating a sense of safety, curiosity, and self-compassion. Through a collaborative process, Olivia helps clients process difficult experiences, develop greater emotional resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. In her work with couples, Olivia focuses on strengthening communication, deepening emotional attunement, and helping partners move from reactive cycles toward more secure and connected relationships. Her style is warm, relational, and grounded, and she is committed to creating a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.