Drew Smith, L.C.S.W.

Drew was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1999 with his Master in Social Work degree and has over 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. He has interest and specialized training in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Functional Family Therapy (FFT).

Drew also has experience in treating abuse, neglect, behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, aggression/anger management, pornography, substance abuse, school problems, family relationship problems and ADHD. He has experience in working with individuals who are involved in the court system, on probation, or have legal charges. Drew also has conducted Adoption Home Studies for the last 16 years. Drew has worked with UFI since 2001.

David R. Summers, Ph.D.

Dave graduated from the Brigham Young University Counseling Psychology program with a Ph.D. in 1999. He has twenty years of experience working with adolescents and adults with substance abuse, personality disorders, and sexual abuse issues. Furthermore, he worked for 34 years as a school counselor in addition to his private practice work with Utah Family Institute. Dave is certified in Functional Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. His professional experience includes work with adolescents, adults, and families. Dave also has experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, effects of domestic violence, marital issues, problematic pornography use, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. In addition, Dave has completed numerous psychological evaluations and has immense experience in conducting psychological and substance abuse assessments.

Anna Nosek PsyD.

Hello! I am a recent graduate from Pacific University where I obtained my doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I began seeing clients and completing psychological evaluations in 2012 and since that time have worked at locations throughout Oregon, Utah, and Massachusetts. Currently, I work in private practice at Utah Family Institute conducting both psychological assessments and therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. I have received specialized training with various trauma-informed care approaches and utilize approaches that take consideration of individuals as a whole, as well as, within the contexts of their environments.
I integrate Gestalt, TF-CBT, and DBT approaches. I also utilize the Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework as a clinical intervention with youth (and their caregiving systems) who have experienced complex trauma. I am a body positive therapist and LGBTQIA+ friendly. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Being a human is hard. I aim to offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you to present exactly as you are. I consider everyone to be an expert of themselves and I am honored to be able to help others help themselves. I aim to work collaboratively with clients to discover what is missing and what can be implemented to lead a more satisfying existence.

Collin Wright

^{I was raised in Wisconsin and Arizona. I came to Utah for school, grew to love it, and chose to stay here with my wife and three kids. I earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at BYU in Provo then went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy also at BYU.}

^{I have a passion for working with families in tough situations as well as experience and training to back it up. Are you experiencing the pain and frustration of family conflict? Are you navigating a difficult divorce and trying to make sure the kids are okay? Are you trying to adjust to blending new members into a family system? These are the kinds of issues I’m here to help with.}

^{I have experience and supervision in navigating the legal system with my clients. I can help families find new ways of interacting which will help them to connect, resolve conflict, and create an environment where any family, be they traditional, non-traditional, or blended, can find happiness and a sense of love and belonging.}

Darren Burdette, L.C.S.W.

Darren completed his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. Darren has spent the last 15+ years working in various regional and state administrative roles with the Division of Child and Family Services. In these roles, Darren has extensive experience in stabilizing and reuniting families with substance abuse issues. Darren is fluent in Spanish and works closely with the Hispanic population. He is certified in Functional Family Therapy and has received additional training Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Darren has provided services to clients involved in the Juvenile Justice system and has extensive experience running adolescent substance abuse groups, facilitating Project Towards No Drug Abuse treatment and other groups targeted to enhance social skills and peer interactions. He has worked as a therapist in private practice since his internship. Darren has a long history of working with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma and abuse. In addition to substance abuse and trauma work, Darren has worked with individuals with concerns of anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, marriage and family discord, death/grief/loss, emotional/physical/sexual abuse and neglect. Furthermore, Darren has extensive experience working with hospitals to assess current risk, suicidality and crisis management intervention. He also works with community agencies to connect clients with ongoing or inpatient services. In his recent work in the education system (3 years), Darren directs and manages services with Migrant Education, the Provo Youth Mentoring project, and Gang and At-Risk Prevention and Intervention services in Utah County.

Rachel Kingsford

Rachel is originally from Gilbert, Arizona. She has worked for UFI since 2021. She is currently attending UVU, studying History Education, and hopes to become a Middle School History Teacher in the near future.

Melanie Gomez

Melanie is originally from the Dallas, Texas area. As the eldest daughter in a Mexican-immigrant household and an idealistic individual, she has received unique knowledge and experience that has helped her in various roles. Currently, Melanie is a part-time student at Brigham Young University-Idaho and in the process of completing her Bachelor of Science in Marriage and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. In the future, Melanie hopes to further her education and earn her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology in order to make a true difference in the world by sharing her knowledge and helping others.