Clinical Services

Students at Mountain Springs have the option of seeing a therapist in town during their stay at Mountain Springs. MSPA has connected with several licensed Master’s and PhD level therapists in the community, who have experience working with adolescents in residential treatment and wilderness therapy. Many of the therapists we use are current or former clinical directors or executive directors at residential treatment centers or therapeutic boarding schools.

Therapy is an additional expense and is paid directly by parents to the therapist. Our model with therapy allows for several unique opportunities for parents and students at Mountain Springs:

  1. Students and parents make the decision who their therapist will be (rather than one being assigned for them). This allows students to be more invested in the process and find the therapist who is the best fit for them personality-wise.
  2. Therapy can be as frequent and intense as needed. Each student’s needs are different and some require more therapy per week than others. This can be individualized, including also the frequency of family therapy appointments.
  3. The therapists are not employed by Mountain Springs so the students feel they have a true advocate for them during their stay at the school. There is a greater level of confidentiality that exists in the clinical process than what happens in a residential setting. The school and therapist acquire the necessary releases to discuss important issues and share information, but a large part of what is discussed in therapy is confidential for the student.
  4. Because the therapy is outpatient, it provides practice for the student for when they return home and will have an outpatient therapist there. They have to practice being more assertive, bringing an agenda to therapy and being invested in the therapeutic process.
  5. Therapist attend (in person or by telephone) weekly school board meetings with key administrators from Mountain Springs, where student needs, concerns and issues are addressed. Therapists also complete a section in our monthly progress report that is sent out to parents and reviewed with the student.

Community Therapists,

Aftercare and Parent Coaching Support

Scott Jakubowski, PhD, LMFT

Therapist

Currently accepting new students

Dr. Jakubowski studied Psychology and Human Development at Brigham Young University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University before going on to earn his Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University. 

Upon completion of his education, Dr. Jakubowski began working in the field of adolescent residential treatment, which he has been doing since 2003. He has experience working with several different programs as a therapist providing individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents and their families. He has since designed his private practice specifically to work with students and families at Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy. He loves not only working with teens, but their families as well because he believes that strong family work is essential to individual progress for adolescents. Dr. Jakubowski prides himself on adapting to the individual needs of each specific family and child in order to get the best possible results while they attend MSPA.  Scott is trained in cutting edge techniques known for their effectiveness including DBT, EMDR, and CBT therapies.

Scott Jakubowski Cover Letter and Resume

Helen Johnson, LCMHC

Therapist

Currently accepting new students

Helen has extensive experience working with adolescents.  She has held positions as Clinical Director and Primary Therapist in a number of different residential treatment settings.  Since 2005 Helen has also been in private practice where she provides clinical services to individuals with depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Oppositional Defiance, Level 1 Autism and Substance Abuse.  She also specializes in working with individuals who have experienced sexual trauma and also those with attachment challenges. Helen is a certified Equine Therapist and provides this to clients as part of her practice. 

Helen Johnson Resume

Stephen Marten, LMFT, LCPC

Therapist

Currently accepting new students

Stephen has extensive experience working with adolescents in residential treatment settings and within his private practice.  As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Stephen especially enjoys working with families.  He believes that everyone deserves happy and healthy relationships with themselves, their family, and others. Stephen feels that every family is unique and he tries to tailor to their special needs.  Stephen is be down to earth and gives those he works with a realistic and practical way forward. He pulls from my experience working with young couples, kids of all ages, parents, families, equine therapy, residential treatment, and more. 

Stephen Marten Cover Letter and Resume

Allison Rencher, MS, LMFT

Therapist

Currently accepting new students

Allison received her Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University.  She has also received certification in EMDR, Sand Tray Therapy, and RYT Yoga.  Allison has worked with teeagers in residential treatment settings for over a decade, most of them coming from wilderness-type programs. She has been both a primary therapist and a Clinical Director.  She was also a transition director for several years helping families adjust at home. Allison is familiar with many different types of clinical approaches and loves to build off of what has worked. Allison is sure that you and your family are therapy tired. You’ve been there, done that, and have several t-shirts to show for it! Allison likes to be creative and help families experience change not just talk about it. She loves helping individuals and families heal from trauma.  Allison enjoys empowering families and individuals to figure out how to work through the struggles.  Having the tools on how to handle those moments, that’s key to long term success.

Allison Rencher Cover Letter and Resume

Brand Bonsall, CMHC, MA

Therapist

Currently accepting new students

With seven years experience working in wilderness therapy Brand is a believer in the power of the outdoors. In his private practice you can often find him and his clients walking local parks, playing basketball, playing catch, and utilizing the healing power of nature. Brand works well with students who struggle with healthy attachment, have experienced an attachment wound, and adopted students. He is also passionate about working with BIPOC students. Identity formation is an important aspect of working with these populations and Brand helps his clients to understand that there are many ways to live an integrated and healthy life. Brand utilizes a strengths-based, mindful, and attachment focused approach in working with clients

Brand Bonsall Cover Letter and Resume

Brittany Corbin, MSW, CSW

Therapist

Currently accepting new students

Brittany is a compassionate and dedicated therapist, committed to providing the highest level of support and guidance for you and your family as you reach and achieve personal and therapeutic goals. She currently works as a wilderness therapist at Redcliff Ascent in Enterprise, Utah. This has given Brittany  the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients who each have unique challenges and strengths. 

Brittany has experience in various therapy approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness-based approaches, dialectical-behavioral therapy, and level one brainspotting training. She has predominantly worked with adolescents dealing with adoption/attachment injuries, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, trauma, social skills, and identity exploration.

Brittany Corbin Resume

Brittany Corbin Cover Letter

Craig Rodabough, MS, LMFT

Therapist

Currently not accepting new students

Craig Rodabough, LMFT earned a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Craig has worked with adolescents and their families for over 30 years. He is adopted and has worked with many students facing attachment challenges. Craig is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Natural LIfemanship Equine Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting.  Craig has held positions as Chief Clinical Officer, Executive Director, Clinical Director, Admissions Director and Therapist.  Craig is one of the owners of the CERTS Group.  He has worked at all of the CERTS Programs during his time with the CERTS Group.  During his career, Craig has served on the Board of Directors for both NATSAP and the Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.  

Craig Rodabough Resume and Cover Letter

Austin Davenport, LPC

Aftercare and Parent Coaching

Currently accepting new students

Austin is an experienced therapist with a background working with complex family systems. He has a direct approach while being relatable, compassionate, and maintaining a good sense of humor. Austin believes in the capacity within each individual and family to learn and grow and to discover new ways to find meaning and purpose in challenging situations.

Austin is a fully licensed clinician, with a decade of experience in the residential treatment field. He has worked as both a lead therapist, and more recently as a clinical director. Austin has several advanced trainings in DBT, Equine Therapy, Brain Spotting, Complex Trauma Treatment, Sand-Tray, and more.

Growing up with Attention-Deficit Disorder, Austin is an extremely "out-of-the-box" thinker, able to easily relate with neuro-diverse populations, helping them feel a sense of safety and belonging. This challenge during adolescence also taught Austin the power of direct and clear communication, which aids him greatly when working with both teenaged and parent populations.

Visit Lighthouse Family Coaching website to learn more

Haylee Caddes

Young Adult Coaching/Mentorship

Currently accepting new students

Hayley Caddes is a certified life coach on a mission to empower young people to transform their lives and unlock their true potential. With over a decade of experience in improving mental health, both for herself and for young women, her philosophy is clear: mental health shouldn’t be depressing, and no one should face their struggles alone.

Visit Not Therapy website to learn more

Rashell Stubbs, LCMHC

Therapist

Currently accepting new students

Rashell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. She has been working with adolescents, parents, and families in therapeutic settings since 2008. Rashell has worked as a Clinical Director, Associate Clinical Director and Primary Therapist in residential treatment programs. She has training in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) and Brainspotting. Her experience with adolescents has been with mood disorders, attachment, trauma, family systems, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Rashell Stubbs Resume

Rashell Stubbs Cover Letter

John Buckner, LMFT

Therapist

Currently accepting new students

John started working with adolescents and their families in the residential treatment industry in 2006 as a line staff. John worked as a wilderness therapist, a milieu director, primary therapist at an RTC, and even an advisor at Mountain Springs. He worked for Mountain Springs for a handful of years before switching over to be one of their community therapists. John is currently the Executive Director at another one of the CERTS Programs.

John is trained in or has experience in  DBT, CBT, EMDR, positive psychology, and most family therapy models. He specializes in working with adolescents who have anxiety and depression issues, trauma issues, and electronic addictions. When John is not working he loves to day dream, spend time with his wife and 5 kids, read books, mountain bike, and doing crossfit. 

John Buckner Resume

John Buckner Cover Letter 

Sidney Dang, Psy.D.

Therapist

Currently accepting new students

Dr. Sidney Dang is a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago with a specialization in working with children, adolescents, and families. He approaches his work from a culturally sensitive, strengths-based perspective while integrating evidence-based practices. Dr. Dang conducts psychological evaluations similarly in order to provide a comprehensive assessment and practical recommendations for the individual. Since 2009, he has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and a variety of treatment settings including but not limited to residential treatment, hospitals, and schools.

Dr. Dang has been trained in the following evidence-based practices: Managing Adaptive Practices (MAP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Crisis Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), and Seeking Safety. Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Dang was a therapist and Director of the Addictive Behaviors Program at Discovery Ranch for Girls. Additionally, he was the Clinical Director of Northpointe Recovery, an addiction-focused intensive outpatient program for adults. 

 
 

Jack Hinman, Psy.D 

Therapist

Currently not accepting new students

Jack is a licensed clinical psychologist who is a passionate and committed clinician and administrator in helping young adults cross that bridge into healthy and engaging independence.  He believes through the power of connection we thrive.  Jack’s clinical foundations are driven in attachment theory and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Jack has been providing mental health and administrative services to individuals and families in a variety of treatment settings including hospitals, wilderness therapy programs, residential treatment centers and community mental health for over 20 years. He is currently the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions.  Jack has been on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP).  He is also a favorite presenter at many industry conferences.  

Jack Hinman Resume

Matthew Bartlett, M.Ed, LMFT

Therapist

Currently not accepting new students

Matthew received his Masters in Education with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR.  Prior to this he received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Boise State Univeristy.  In his professional life Matthew has worked extensively with youth in residential treatment.  He has held the positions of Executive Director, Clinical Director, Director of Transitional Services and as Transitional Specialist. 

Over the years Matthew has worked with at-risk teens and young adults dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, addiction, adoption/attachment, school refusal, self-harm, suicidality, oppositional behavior, transitions to college, and failure to launch. He also specializes in the challenges facing individuals with personality disorders (or personality traits).

Matt Bartlett Cover Letter and Resume

Tawny Thomas, LCSW

Therapist

Currently not accepting new students

Tawny has worked in the residential treatment field for over twenty years. She has worked with teens in a variety of settings, as a clinician, and enjoys the opportunity to help adolescents heal and change their lives. During her career, Tawny has held the positions of Executive Director, Primary Therapist, Residential Director and Director of Business Development.  She is currently the CERTS Chief Operating Officer.    Tawny is an LCSW, with a Master's Degree in Social Work from University of Utah and a Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University. 

Tawny Thomas Resume

Jennifer Hedrick, MS, LCMHC

Therapist

Currently not accepting new students

Jennifer has extensive experience working with teens and their families.  She has worked as a primary therapist and a Clinical Director in both residential and wilderness programs.  Her primary focus for working with young adults and older adolescents, ages 15-19, is to foster an environment that promotes mutual trust and accountability. Jennifer believe this is a crucial ingredient to the health of their current and future relationships. She strives to help young people gain confidence in the understanding and expression of personal emotion. 

Jennifer Hedrick Resume

Jennifer Hedrick Cover Letter 

Toni Mazzaglia, CMHC

Parent Coaching

Currently accepting new students

Toni received her Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Education from the University of New Hampshire and earned her Masters degree in Mental Health from the University of Phoenix. She is also trained in DBT and EMDR. Toni uses these modalities in parent coaching to help parents understand the brain function behind behaviors and responses, both in themselves and their kids. She also has training in complex trauma, attachment issues, depression, anxiety and healthy life-skill development.

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 Hillary Moses, MSW

Parent Coaching

Currently accepting new students

Since 2001 Hillary has supported adolescents, young adults and their families to uncover their strengths and to fight the victim mentality so that they could take charge of their lives. As a wilderness therapy field staff, therapist and clinical director in two renowned wilderness therapy programs over 15 years, Hillary has supported families through the grief they felt over the unexpected challenges they faced and toward a new strengths-based paradigm. As a parent coach since 2014, she has guided parents to develop the courage to authentically self-assess, in order to steward their families forward with grace and intention.

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