#1 Highest-Rated Therapy Team in Cottonwood Heights.
Welcome to Your Path Therapy. Weβre so glad youβre here. Below youβll meet a team that truly listens, cares, and celebrates your progress every step of the way. With the best reviews in Cottonwood Heights, we help children, teens, adults, and families navigate lifeβs biggest challenges. From your very first conversation, youβll feel supported, understood, and encouraged.
Allison Shepard, ACMHC
Therapist
If you want a therapist who feels grounded, mature, and steady, you will feel comfortable with Allison. You will be supported with warmth and guided with practical tools that help you feel calmer and more capable.
In sessions with Allison, you will talk through what feels most pressing and better understand what is keeping you stuck. You will work together to build emotional awareness, coping skills, and practical next steps that help life feel more manageable.
This is a great fit if you want therapy that feels grounded, encouraging, and useful in real life. Allison works especially well with clients who are carrying a lot, feeling worn down, or wanting more confidence moving forward.
Allison is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah, a National Certified Counselor, and holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling. Her experience includes crisis counseling, domestic violence response, resilience training, and helping people navigate high stress seasons with more support and stability.
Outside of the office, Allison is a mom of two who loves getting outside, traveling, and working out. She brings that same grounded, steady energy into the work she does with clients.
Client Ages: 10+
Client Population: Individuals
Focus Areas: Low Mood, Anxiety and Overwhelm, ADHD, Trauma, Relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed
Chandler Jones, CSWi
Therapist
When life feels heavy and you are used to pushing through on your own, it can be hard to know where to start. Chandler offers a respectful, down to earth space where you can talk openly and begin building practical ways to cope and move forward.
In sessions with Chandler, you will talk through what feels most difficult and get clearer on what is keeping you stuck. You will work together to build self-understanding, coping skills, and practical steps that help you feel more grounded and confident in daily life.
This is a great fit if you want therapy that feels thoughtful, collaborative, and practical. Chandler works especially well with clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally heavy, or ready to better understand themselves and make steady progress.
Chandler is completing his M.S. in Counseling at Rocky Mountain University and holds a B.S. in Psychology from Utah Valley University. His background includes crisis intervention, mental health research, and working in high pressure settings where empathy, calm communication, and sound judgment matter.
Outside of counseling, Chandler enjoys rock climbing, making homemade pizza, and spending time outdoors. He brings that same grounded, approachable energy into his work with clients.
Client Ages: 5+
Client Population: Individuals
Focus Areas: Trauma, Anxiety and Overwhelm, Life Changes, Depression
Therapeutic Modalities: Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, SBT
Brittany Llewellyn CSWi
Therapist
If you want a therapist who feels warm, compassionate, and easy to connect with, you will love Brittany. She brings a steady, supportive energy to therapy while helping clients feel understood, encouraged, and more confident.
In sessions with Brittany, you will have space to talk honestly about what feels hardest while also building practical skills that support emotional growth, confidence, and healthier day to day patterns. She has a warm approach that helps clients feel safe, supported, and cared for.
This is a great fit if you want therapy that feels nurturing, practical, and encouraging. Brittany works especially well with children and clients who benefit from patience, consistency, and a calm space to express what they are feeling.
Brittany earned her Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Services from Brigham Young University Idaho and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work through Boise State University. Her background includes child care, preschool teaching, student advocacy, case management support, social emotional skill building, and collaborating with therapists and case managers to provide client centered care.
Outside of the office, Brittany likes to play and watch soccer, travel, try new foods, spend time outdoors, and play games. She brings that same friendly, curious, and approachable energy into the work she does with clients.
Client Ages: 5+
Client Population: Individuals, Children
Focus Areas: Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Emotional Growth
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Support
Amber Dunford, ACMHC
Therapist
If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in the same loop, you deserve a plan that actually helps. With Amber, you get warmth, clarity, and practical tools that help you feel steadier and more confident week by week.
In sessions with Amber, you will have space to talk about what is feeling heavy and what you want to be different. You will work together to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and make changes that help you feel more steady and more like yourself.
This is a great fit if you want a therapist who feels warm, accepting, and easy to open up to, while also helping you make real progress. Amber is especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck in painful patterns, or tired of carrying so much on their own.
Amber began her career in mental health before moving into creative leadership and design-focused work. She brings both perspectives into the therapy room, along with a thoughtful understanding of how stress and everyday life affect emotional well-being. Her work as a design psychology expert has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Homes & Gardens, and Utah Business.
Outside of the office, Amber is a creative, and someone who values beauty, meaning, and connection in everyday life. She also teaches Design Psychology at Salt Lake Community College, enjoys Pilates, and loves spending time outdoors with her husband and kiddo.
Client Ages: 5+
Client Population: Individuals
Focus Areas: Life Transitions, Career Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy
Kristina Helland, CSW
Therapist
If you are holding it together on the outside but feeling depleted inside, you are not alone. With Kristina, you can exhale, get grounded, and build practical skills that support real calm and real change.
In sessions with Kristina, you will slow down, identify what your mind and body are asking for, and build a clear plan for how to meet those needs. You will work on emotional regulation, self compassion, and communication so daily life feels more manageable.
This is a great fit if you want mindfulness plus practical tools. Kristina integrates MBCT and CBT to help you reduce self criticism, improve relationships, and respond to stress with more calm. She is also actively integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems for trauma informed support.
Kristina is a Certified Social Worker (CSW) and a graduate of Arizona State University. Her background includes supporting domestic violence, medical trauma, chronic illness, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
Outside of the office, Kristina recharges through yoga, hiking, and rock climbing. She believes healing should create more room for living.
Client Ages: 5+
Client Population: Individuals, Couples
Focus Areas: Trauma, Anxiety, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Domestic Violence
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, MBCT, EMDR, IFS
Sarah Wynder, CSW
Therapist
If you want a therapist who feels warm, steady, and truly attentive, you will feel comfortable with Sarah. You will be supported with empathy and guided with clear steps that help you move forward.
In sessions with Sarah, you will identify what is driving stress, what you want to change, and what feels most important right now. You will work on insight and action so therapy stays grounded in the situations you are living, not just talking about.
This is a great fit if you want practical progress without feeling pushed. Sarah uses solution focused therapy, mindfulness based tools, and IFS informed work to help you reduce anxiety, strengthen relationships, and feel more confident in your choices.
Sarah earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California in August 2025. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History Teaching from Brigham Young University in Provo.
Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys hiking, learning languages, traveling, singing, socializing, and playing the cello. She brings that same calm encouragement and curiosity into your sessions.
Client Ages: 5+
Client Population: Individuals, Couples, Families
Focus Areas: Trauma, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues
Therapeutic Modalities: Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, IFS
Tim Garner, LMFT
Therapist β’ Supervisor
If you want calm guidance and practical next steps without pressure, you will feel safe with Tim. You will get a steady space to sort things out and a clear path forward that fits who you are.
Tim helps you clarify what matters most, identify what is getting in the way, and build momentum toward meaningful change. You will work together to make sense of the bigger picture and break it into manageable steps you can act on.
This is a great fit if you want therapy that is supportive and purposeful. Tim uses a client centered, solution focused approach to help you communicate better, feel more grounded, and move through hard seasons with clarity and direction.
Tim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. He earned his bachelorβs degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and completed his masterβs degree in Marriage and Family Therapy through the University of Phoenix.
Outside of the office, Tim enjoys traveling, exploring new food, and taking in both film and live theater. He values experiences that help you feel more connected and present.
Client Ages: 13+
Client Population: Individuals, Couples, Families
Focus Areas: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Trauma
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, Somatic-Based Interventions
Ashlee Eixenberger
Clinical Supervisor
If stress, grief, or old patterns keep pulling you back, you deserve support that helps you make sense of what is happening and move forward with steadier footing. Ashlee brings warmth, experience, and practical guidance to help you feel more grounded and capable.
Client Ages: Adolescents, Adults
Client Population: Individuals, Families, Young Adults
Focus Areas: Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Life Transitions, Low Self-Esteem, Stress, Grief and Loss
Therapeutic Modalities: DBT, EMDR, Systems-Oriented and Attachment-Informed
Our Support Team
Taylor Edwards
Client Care Specialist & Billing
Taylor keeps the clinic organized and running smoothly, making sure clients and therapists feel supported every step of the way.
Taylor is a mother of two and has a big extended family that seem to always be visiting. She enjoys taking time to travel, walking her dogs, and finding ways to relax with her husband.
Austin Hawkins
Billing
Austin is the detail-driven heart of our billing operations, managing claims, payments, and insurance with precision so clients can focus on care, not paperwork.
Outside the office, she enjoys playing at the park with her three littles, riding her road bike, and painting with watercolors.
Average 5-Star Google Ratings
Highest Rated Practise in Cottonwood Heights

