Clinically-Trained, Highly-Educated Staff
- Aaron Duke, LCSW, Clinical Director
Aaron earned both his Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Utah. He has worked with clients in the mental health and substance use field in varying capacities since 2003. Aaron has experienced and enjoyed working with a diverse range of clients. Prior to joining the San Juan Counseling team, much of Aaron’s professional experience has been dedicated to the treatment of at-risk populations, in residential, private, and transitional settings. Aaron relishes helping those he works with identify opportunities for intrinsic, impactful, and lasting change. As an LCSW, Aaron takes an integrative approach in his work with people and believes that strong relationships and attunement are vital, regardless of the therapeutic modality that is employed.When not at work, Aaron will be found spending quality time with his family in the great outdoors.
Aaron is English speaking and provides services as a culturally trained provider. He is accepting new patients.
- Katie Reiher, LCSW
Katie Reiher, LCSW, has been with San Juan Counseling as a therapist since January 2018. She graduated from Utah State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2017. She provides mental health and substance abuse assessments, treatment, and crisis intervention for children, adolescents and adults. Her areas of interest are adult substance abuse and chronic mental health disorders. She has been trained in Seeking Safety and Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy. Katie is English speaking and provides services as a culturally trained provider. She is accepting new patients.
- Gavin Chatterley, LCSW
Gavin Chatterley, LCSW has been a member of the San Juan Counseling Center clinical team since July of 2019. He graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University in April 2019. He provides mental health and substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults. He has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He enjoys working with a wide variety of clients. Gavin is English and Spanish speaking and provides services as a culturally trained provider. He is accepting new patients.
- Melanie Brown, LCSW
Melanie Brown, LCSW, has been working as a therapist for San Juan Counseling since November 2022. Melanie graduted with her Master's in Social Work from University of Utah. She has been working in the field for over 14 years. She loves working with couples, teens and families. She specializes in DBT, play therapy, breathwork/mindfulness and inner child work. Melanie is English speaking and provides services as a culturally trained provider. She is accepting new patients.
- Grady Shumway, LCSW
Grady Shumway, LCSW has worked with San Juan Counseling in various positions since 2015. He graduated from Arizona State’s Master of Social Work program in 2021. He provides mental health and substance abuse assessments and treatment. Areas of interest are trauma, depression, anxiety, crisis, and other chronic mental health disorders. He is trained in cognitive behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, and moral recognition therapy. Grady is English speaking and provides services as a culturally trained provider. He is accepting new adult and youth patients.
- Dolphina Kaye, CSW
Dolphina Kaye, CSW, has been with San Juan Counseling Center since August 2017. She graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University in December 2021. She provides mental health treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. She has been trained in Motivational Interviewing. She has also been trained to teach a skills group in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. These skills are often used in therapy. Dolphina is English speaking and provides services as a culturally trained provider. She is accepting new patients.
- Grant Laws, CSW
I grew up here in Blanding and then moved to Logan for two years of my degree at USU. Both my Bachelors and Masters are from USU. I've worked for SJC as a crisis worker since 2021. I provide mental health and substance abuse treatment to a variety of clients, both male and female, ages 8 years and up. I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, with goals of becoming certified in trauma modalities. I am culturally trained and work with numerous cultural backgrounds.
- Laura Allen, PMHNP-BC, APRN
Laura Allen, PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been working at San Juan Counseling since September 2022 as an outpatient/telehealth provider in Blanding. Laura worked as an RN for over 15 years when she recognized her passion for working in behavioral health. Laura graduated in May 2020 to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Laura is English speaking and provides services as a culturally trained provider. She is accepting new patients.
- Julie Mahlstede, PMHNP, APRN
Julie Mahlstede, PMHNP, APRN, has been working at San Juan Counseling since September 2022 as an outpatient/telehealth provider in Blanding. Julie uses a holistic and goal-oriented approach to practicing. Patients can expect to be treated with the utmost respect, receive a thorough interview and assessment, open and honest communication regarding diagnosis and recommendations, and to be able to work collaboratively regarding their treatment. Julie is English speaking and provides services as a culturally trained provider. She is accepting new patients.
- Clydene Benally, MSW
Clydene has been with San Juan Counseling Center since June 2019. Clydene provides substance abuse and mental health treatment and has been trained Moral Reconation Therapy. She facilitates Prime for Life groups with adolescents and adults. As a therapist her primary area of focus is adult substance abuse. Clydene is also part of the MCOT (Mobile Crisis Outreach Team) and has extensive training in crisis management. She attended college at USU in Blanding where she received both her BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) and her MSW (Master of Social Work). Clydene is English and Navajo-speaking. Clydene is accepting new patients.
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Our Governing Board
Lynn Stevens, Chair - At Large RepresentativeRebecca Benally, Treasurer - Montezuma Creek Area RepresentativeNed Krutsky - Bluff Area RepresentativeStephen Jensen - Blanding Area Representative
Ann Austin - Spanish Valley Area Representative
Commissioner Jamie Harvey - San Juan County Commissioner
