Brent Westover, M.S., MFT
Brent has been practicing as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for a decade. He specializes in couples’ therapy, family issues, parenting issues, child and adolescent emotional and behavioral regulation, moderate to severe depression and anxiety, suicidality, and trauma. Brent has been living in Tooele County since 2015. He loves to spend time with his wonderful wife and four kids inside watching movies and being in the great outdoors. He also likes bears and is a bit of a nerd.
Brent has been practicing as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for a decade. He specializes in couples’ therapy, family issues, parenting issues, child and adolescent emotional and behavioral regulation, moderate to severe depression and anxiety, suicidality, and trauma. Brent has been living in Tooele County since 2015. He loves to spend time with his wonderful wife and four kids inside watching movies and being in the great outdoors. He also likes bears and is a bit of a nerd.
Jenny Westover, M.S., LCSW
Jenny finished her Master of Social Work Degree from Utah State University in August of 2023. Jenny has experience with clients of all ages who struggle with: anxiety, depression, attachment, developmental & and intellectual disabilities including in-depth knowledge of the special education process and IEPs, self-esteem, and behavior issues. Jenny uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach when working with clients. Jenny is trained in DBT skills, and TF-CBT and is constantly learning new therapy methods to provide her clients with the best service possible. When Jenny is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, reading cheering her kids on in their activities.
Jenny finished her Master of Social Work Degree from Utah State University in August of 2023. Jenny has experience with clients of all ages who struggle with: anxiety, depression, attachment, developmental & and intellectual disabilities including in-depth knowledge of the special education process and IEPs, self-esteem, and behavior issues. Jenny uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach when working with clients. Jenny is trained in DBT skills, and TF-CBT and is constantly learning new therapy methods to provide her clients with the best service possible. When Jenny is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, reading cheering her kids on in their activities.
Elaine Shrewsbury, M.S., LCSW
Elaine finished her master’s degree in Social Work in August 2020 at USU and her undergraduate in Human Services Management from the University of Phoenix in 2016. She has worked in various human services settings including DCFS, the VA hospital, and the Juvenile Justice System. Elaine specializes in working with clients of all ages who are struggling with various issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, personal identity conflict, cognitive disorders, and other mood disorders. She especially enjoys working with teens and has made this her focus.
Elaine uses a holistic family-centered approach that integrates mindfulness, DBT, CBT, EFT, and Motivational interviewing along with many other modalities that can assist clients with their struggles. She is passionate about providing an an atmosphere where every client feels heard and understood creating a feeling of unconditional positive regard with every interaction. Elaine is certified in TF-CBT, and DBT skills, and recently completed training in EMDR. She is very excited to have EMDR therapy as another option to assist her clients with their experiences and traumas in their healing process. Elaine continues to learn and study different therapy methods through ongoing training courses to provide as many options as she can that might help her clients. She also is currently training her Goldendoodle, Shelby, to work alongside her as a therapy dog.
When Elaine is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, working on different projects around the house, enjoying the outdoors through camping and hunting, playing with her dogs, hosting family gatherings, and to slow things down, hunkering down to watch a good movie or TV show.
Elaine finished her master’s degree in Social Work in August 2020 at USU and her undergraduate in Human Services Management from the University of Phoenix in 2016. She has worked in various human services settings including DCFS, the VA hospital, and the Juvenile Justice System. Elaine specializes in working with clients of all ages who are struggling with various issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, personal identity conflict, cognitive disorders, and other mood disorders. She especially enjoys working with teens and has made this her focus.
Elaine uses a holistic family-centered approach that integrates mindfulness, DBT, CBT, EFT, and Motivational interviewing along with many other modalities that can assist clients with their struggles. She is passionate about providing an an atmosphere where every client feels heard and understood creating a feeling of unconditional positive regard with every interaction. Elaine is certified in TF-CBT, and DBT skills, and recently completed training in EMDR. She is very excited to have EMDR therapy as another option to assist her clients with their experiences and traumas in their healing process. Elaine continues to learn and study different therapy methods through ongoing training courses to provide as many options as she can that might help her clients. She also is currently training her Goldendoodle, Shelby, to work alongside her as a therapy dog.
When Elaine is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, working on different projects around the house, enjoying the outdoors through camping and hunting, playing with her dogs, hosting family gatherings, and to slow things down, hunkering down to watch a good movie or TV show.
Amber Thornton, M.S., CSW
Amber received her Master’s of Social Work through Utah State University. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Psychology; with a Minor: in Human Development [&] Family Services. Amber celebrates her clients’ efforts and respects the courage it takes to: step out of their comfort zone, seek mental health services, and put in the work necessary for positive growth in their lives. Mad respect! It is important to Amber that she holds a safe and compassionate space for her clients. She has a strengths-based, humanistic, client-centered, and empowerment approach.
Amber has experience with anxiety and depression, parenting issues, family conflict, divorce, grief and loss, step-family/blended family issues, attachment, children and adolescents, developmental and intellectual disabilities, self-esteem, school issues, behavior issues, peer relationships, trauma, domestic violence, women’s issues, and guilt [&] shame.
When she’s not at work she likes to be home with her beautiful family. Coke-zero, fresh-baked cookies, and a good book are some of her favorite things!
Amber received her Master’s of Social Work through Utah State University. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Psychology; with a Minor: in Human Development [&] Family Services. Amber celebrates her clients’ efforts and respects the courage it takes to: step out of their comfort zone, seek mental health services, and put in the work necessary for positive growth in their lives. Mad respect! It is important to Amber that she holds a safe and compassionate space for her clients. She has a strengths-based, humanistic, client-centered, and empowerment approach.
Amber has experience with anxiety and depression, parenting issues, family conflict, divorce, grief and loss, step-family/blended family issues, attachment, children and adolescents, developmental and intellectual disabilities, self-esteem, school issues, behavior issues, peer relationships, trauma, domestic violence, women’s issues, and guilt [&] shame.
When she’s not at work she likes to be home with her beautiful family. Coke-zero, fresh-baked cookies, and a good book are some of her favorite things!
Rebekah Furniss, M.S., CSW
Rebekah received a Master of Social Work degree. She enjoys working individually with children, teens, and women. She also loves facilitating groups. She has had training in DBT, MBB, and TF-CBT. She has ten children, 1 dog, 1 cat, and six chickens. She has lived in Vermont, Oregon, and several states in between. She has helped people work through trauma, grief, and loss. She loves artistic expression in all its forms and incorporates that into her sessions.
Rebekah received a Master of Social Work degree. She enjoys working individually with children, teens, and women. She also loves facilitating groups. She has had training in DBT, MBB, and TF-CBT. She has ten children, 1 dog, 1 cat, and six chickens. She has lived in Vermont, Oregon, and several states in between. She has helped people work through trauma, grief, and loss. She loves artistic expression in all its forms and incorporates that into her sessions.
Melissa Swan, M.S., CSW
Melissa received a Master’s of Social Work from Utah State University. She is experienced with children, adolescents, adults and families. Melissa is passionate about providing a strengths- based, compassionate and trauma-informed approach to treatment with the intent to help individuals grow toward their desired potential. She has trained in TF-CBT, CPP and perinatal mood issues. Melissa is a parent, grandparent and multigenerational resident of Tooele and feels it an honor to give back to her community.
Melissa received a Master’s of Social Work from Utah State University. She is experienced with children, adolescents, adults and families. Melissa is passionate about providing a strengths- based, compassionate and trauma-informed approach to treatment with the intent to help individuals grow toward their desired potential. She has trained in TF-CBT, CPP and perinatal mood issues. Melissa is a parent, grandparent and multigenerational resident of Tooele and feels it an honor to give back to her community.
Reina Hanson, CSW
Reina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Utah State University. Reina believes that therapy should offer a safe place to breathe, pause, and feel whatever the heart is carrying, whether it’s worry, grief, hope, or uncertainty. Her approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins when people feel truly seen and supported.
Reina works with children, teens, and adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and suicidality. She has a particular passion for helping those whose struggles are often misunderstood or minimized; whether in school, family, or community settings. She also brings extensive experience working within school systems and is well-versed in navigating 504 plans, special education supports, and school-based behavioral challenges.
Her therapeutic style is trauma-informed and solution-focused, integrating evidence-based approaches to help clients build resilience and move forward. Whether supporting a child learning to manage big emotions, a teen wrestling with self-worth and suicidal thoughts, or an adult healing from complex trauma, Reina creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where each client can feel safe to do the work of healing.
When not working, Reina enjoys spending time with her family and pets and being outdoors.
Reina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Utah State University. Reina believes that therapy should offer a safe place to breathe, pause, and feel whatever the heart is carrying, whether it’s worry, grief, hope, or uncertainty. Her approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins when people feel truly seen and supported.
Reina works with children, teens, and adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and suicidality. She has a particular passion for helping those whose struggles are often misunderstood or minimized; whether in school, family, or community settings. She also brings extensive experience working within school systems and is well-versed in navigating 504 plans, special education supports, and school-based behavioral challenges.
Her therapeutic style is trauma-informed and solution-focused, integrating evidence-based approaches to help clients build resilience and move forward. Whether supporting a child learning to manage big emotions, a teen wrestling with self-worth and suicidal thoughts, or an adult healing from complex trauma, Reina creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where each client can feel safe to do the work of healing.
When not working, Reina enjoys spending time with her family and pets and being outdoors.
Two Masters of Social Work interns: Abby Butler and Reina Hanson
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Susan Watts, CPC, CPB Susan has been with Bears Ears Child and Family Therapy since its inception in 2018. Susan is credentialed through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and holds credentials in Medical Coding, and Medical Billing. Susan has worked in Medical Coding, Billing and Compliance for more than 20 years, and is passionate about her work. When not in the office, Susan enjoys spending time with her children, supporting their dreams, and being in the outdoors as much as she can. Susan is the Financial Director at BECFT.
Aimee has worked at Bears Ears Child and Family Therapy since 2020 and loves what she does. Aimee likes to meet new people and make them smile and laugh. Aimee is a critical part of Bear's Ears team and holds us all together. Aimee is married to her soulmate, and she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and doing yard work.