Loni has worked in the mental health field for nearly 10 years. She received her Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Utah State University (Go Aggies!!) and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Loni specializes in relationship counseling, behavioral and substance addictions, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, and blended family issues. Loni especially loves working with expectant parents, birth parents and adoptive families and assisting them in their journey. She is a proud mother and step-mother and she and her husband live in Holladay, Utah.

Adrienne has over 7 years of experience working in counseling and adoption. Adrienne has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. Adrienne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she specializes in adoption consultation, home studies, expectant parent counseling, and individual counseling for women and adolescents. Adrienne is passionate about adoption and she strives to help adoptive couples have a positive and healthy adoption experience. Adrienne is the mother of two young boys and she lives in Holladay, Utah.

Hayley earned a BS in Social Work from Brigham Young University in 2008. In 2010 she graduated from the University of Utah with an MS degree in Social Work. Hayley has worked in the mental health field for the past 6 years. Her work history includes Wasatch Mental Health, Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center, and most recently LDS Family Services. She specializes in working with expectant parents and adoptive couples. She has a love and passion for adoption, and enjoys the work she does.Hayley lives in Pleasant Grove with her husband and two sons.

Leslie received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Utah. Leslie has counseled many different populations over the years but her passion is working with prospective and current adoptive couples. She loves building close relationships with her couples and preparing them for the wonderful, life-changing journey of adoption. Leslie is married and enjoys camping, powder skiing and mountain biking. She resides in Holladay, Utah.

Emily graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She has been working in the social work field for over 9 years which includes 5 years of professional experience in adoption. I have a passion for working with and advocating for adoptive couples and birth families. Other work experiences includes counseling with adolescents, adults and families. Emily cares for the clients she works with and wants to provide support and education to aid them in their goals. In her free time she enjoys having fun experiences with her husband and son. Emily lives in Orem, Utah,

Aimee attended Southern Utah University where she obtained her bachelors degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. She began working in Child Welfare in 2007 as a case manager for children suspected of being abused and neglected. It was during this time, that she obtained her Social Service Worker’s License. Aimee is currently attending Utah State University in pursuit of her Master’s of Social Work Degree. She aspires to continue helping keep children safe from abuse and neglect and is honored to be a contractor for Millcreek Adoption and Counseling Services. Aimee resides in Tooele County with her husband and four children. In her very limited spare time she enjoys cooking, running, and being with family.

Melissa has a Bachelor of Social Work from Brigham Young University and a Master of Social Work from Columbia University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has enjoyed serving a diverse group of individuals and families in the mental health industry for the last ten years. Melissa has a love for adoption and specializes in providing home studies, and consulting and counseling to expectant parents and adoptive couples. She also provides individual counseling to adolescents and women. Melissa spends her free-time enjoying the outdoors with her husband and two young children.

Shannon received an undergraduate degree from Utah State University and then completed her master’s degree in social work at the University of Utah. She loves children and spent the beginning of her career in child welfare with the Division of Child and Family Services, the Christmas Box House, Youth Services, and LDS Family Services’ adoption program. She is passionate about adoption and enjoys her work with adoptees, expectant parents, and adoptive couples. In conjunction with child welfare, Shannon loves providing counseling to teens and adults struggling with mental health-related concerns. When she gets a few minutes to herself, she loves to sew or read.

Makensie graduated from Brigham Young University with a Masters in Social Work Degree in 2013. Her undergraduate degree was from Utah State University in Family and Human Development. During her Master studies, she interned at The Green House Center, in Pleasant Grove, and gained a love for working with children. She also interned at LDS Family Services and gained experience in working with adolescents and adults. Makensie has spent most of her employment at The Green House Center working with a wide range of individuals, from children to adults. Makensie works with adults, adolescents, and children struggling with depression, attachment difficulties, anxiety, self-harm, grief, addictions, and trauma. She practices cognitive therapy techniques, play therapy, sand-tray, art, and EMDR to promote healing from trauma. She believes in the power of relationships and the healing impact it can have on an individual’s life. Makensie was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado. She met her husband, Jason, at Utah State and they have been married for 4.5 years. They recently had their first son, Mckay, in December 2014. They enjoy being active and are regular participants in triathlons, water-skiing, mountain biking, and snow skiing.

Monica earned a Bachelors of Social Work from the University of Utah in 2005. She has worked as an adoption caseworker for the past eight years. Second of course to her own role of wife and mother, Monica believes that being an adoption worker has been the most rewarding experience she has been blessed to be part of. She believes it is a tremendous honor to cultivate a supportive role with adoptive families. She revels in the joy that comes when a child is placed with their forever family. As a proud adoptive aunt, and as well experiencing several years of fertility treatments, Monica has developed an even greater sensitivity to the journey of adoptive families. Monica enjoys decorating, performing music, and all things outdoors (camping, fishing, hiking, etc). She resides in Davis County with her husband and children.

Amy graduated in 2003 from Brigham Young University with her master’s degree in social work. She loves helping people thrive in their personal lives and interpersonal relationships. She knows that whatever is nurtured will grow, and works to help individuals grow the best and truest parts of themselves individually and in relationships. She especially enjoys guiding women and men through difficult life transitions, coaching parents to find consistency and connection with their children, creating direction and goals for adolescents and adults, and assisting people with relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. She can help you find new ways to resolve your life issues, balance your own self-care, and improve your ability to care for others. She is a single mother with four children, loves being physically active in the outdoors, and enjoys singing and creating music with her children.

Karen obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master’s Degree from Chapman University. Karen interned with The Healing Center at Bartz Altadonna Community Health Center. Following graduation, Karen worked with Masada Homes working with children, families, foster families and adults in dealing with parenting and blended family issues, trauma, and other interpersonal concerns. As a mother, stepmother and grandmother, Karen understands many of the issues one may encounter in life. Karen provides honest, straightforward individual, marriage, family and child therapy. Her purpose is to assist those who are ready to make changes to improve their lives by being happier. Karen’s goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to address challenges in life. Karen loves helping people work toward better communication and finding what works for them in their interpersonal relationships. Helen Keller said: “Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming it.” Karen’s approach is warm and genuine. She believes that we can overcome anything if we have the right tools to do so. Karen has special training in a number of evidence-based practices that deal with parenting issues, trauma, and interpersonal relationships, including PCIT, Triple P, TF-CBT, and IPT. She believes people have, within themselves, what it takes to make positive changes using therapy in a collaborative effort. Karen enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. She and her husband live in Salt Lake County.