Our Mission

At Healing Focus Counseling, our company motto, “Hope * Freedom * Compassion,” encapsulates our core values and commitment to our clients. Our mission is to offer individuals the opportunities and support they need to heal from distressing experiences and mental health challenges. We strive to create a safe, understanding, and compassionate space where clients can find hope, reclaim their freedom, and experience genuine compassion. Through our dedicated approach, we aim to empower each person on their journey toward emotional well-being and resilience.

About Us

Healing Focus Counseling provides therapeutic interventions and psychoeducational information to individuals, families, and groups. Our therapists are skilled and trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions to include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR
Solution Focused Therapy
Motivational Intervention
Mindfulness
Narrative Therapy
Strength based Therapy
Attachment Therapy
DBT Therapy

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Meet Our Staff

Counseling Therapists

Julie Mathewson<br>MSW, LCSW, ASDCS, EMDR Trained

Julie Mathewson
MSW, LCSW, ASDCS, EMDR Trained

Julie supports young adults through major life transitions, including graduation, moving, relationship changes, and identity development. With experience in crisis intervention, grief, addiction recovery, and family transitions, she brings a grounded, compassionate approach. Julie uses EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy to help clients build clarity, confidence, and emotional balance during times of change.

Wendy Reimann<br> MSW, LCSW, EMDR Certified, ASUDC Certified

Wendy Reimann
MSW, LCSW, EMDR Certified, ASUDC Certified

Wendy is a warm and dedicated therapist who works with adolescents and adults using evidence-based approaches. She specializes in trauma, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and complex family dynamics. With extensive experience facilitating groups and community workshops, Wendy helps clients develop meaningful coping skills and strengthen their emotional well-being.

Rick Reimann<br> MSW, LCSW, ASUDC Licensed, EMDR Trained

Rick Reimann
MSW, LCSW, ASUDC Licensed, EMDR Trained

Rick is passionate about mentoring adolescents and adults navigating mental health and substance use challenges. He supports clients through therapeutic assignments, group processing, and psychoeducation, helping individuals recognize their strengths and take ownership of their healing.

Carol Arnzen

Carol is a Certified Grief Educator and Grief Movement Guide who creates compassionate spaces for individuals navigating grief, loss, and life transitions. She currently facilitates peer-to-peer Grief Chat groups designed to help people feel seen, supported, and less alone as they process their healing journey.

Stephaanie Hartwell

Stephaanie offers Reiki sessions, Reiki training, and advanced energetic healing programs focused on emotional healing, personal growth, clarity, and connection. Her approach combines intuitive guidance with compassionate support to help clients feel grounded, empowered, and aligned in their healing journey.

Destiny

Destiny is a Certified Level I & II Usui Holy Fire Reiki Practitioner who offers gentle energy work designed to support relaxation, emotional balance, and inner alignment. Her sessions are centered around creating a calming and supportive space where clients can reconnect with themselves and find space for reflection and healing.

Jon Bowen – Accounting

I’m a bookkeeper at Healing Focus Counseling, where I help keep the numbers in check so the team can focus on what they do best—helping people heal. I’m currently working toward my degree in Accounting to sharpen my skills and grow in the field. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my fiancée, hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and tackling college life.

Sasha Van Deventer – Marketing

Sasha Van Deventer is an accounting student at the University of Utah. She is learning and working to better understand accounting, finance, and business. She enjoys learning, generating new ideas, and finding creative solutions.

Brianna Riet – Office Manager

Brianna Riet has worked as an Office Administrator in many industries for over 15 years. She is positive and innovative in problem solving and bringing positive energy to the environment.

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We will also incorporate individuals licensed and trained in providing alternative healing techniques to include:

Yoga
Reiki
Breath work
Music and art
Mindfulness
Nutrition Classes and groups

Inspirational Quotes

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”

– Albert Einstein

“Hope can be a powerful force. Maybe there’s no actual magic in it, but when you know what you hope for most and hold it like a light within you, you can make things happen, almost like magic.”

– Laini Taylor

HOPE * FREEDOM * COMPASSION

“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.”

– Jonas Salk

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