#1 Highest-Rated Therapy Team in Cottonwood Heights.
Welcome to Your Path Therapy. We’re so glad you’re here. Below you’ll 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 life’s biggest challenges. From your very first conversation, you’ll feel supported, understood, and encouraged.
Allison Shepard, ACMHC
Therapist
If you are holding a lot together on the outside but feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or worn down inside, you are not alone. With Allison, you can exhale, feel supported, and learn to move forward with more confidence.
In sessions with Allison, you will slow down, identify what feels most pressing, and get clear on what needs to change in your day to day life. You will work on coping skills, emotional awareness, and practical next steps so life feels more manageable and less overwhelming.
This is a great fit if you want therapy that feels steady, supportive, and action oriented. Allison uses CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, and a strengths-based approach to help you work through trauma, anxiety, stress, and life transitions with more clarity and resilience.
Allison is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah, a National Certified Counselor, and holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling. Her background includes crisis counseling, domestic violence response, substance abuse prevention, resilience training, and supporting people through high stress situations and major life challenges.
Outside of the office, Allison is a mom of two who loves getting outside, enjoying the breeze, traveling, and working out. She values balance, resilience, and consistency, and she brings that same grounded and steady presence into the work she does with clients.
Client Ages: 10+
Client Population: Individuals
Specialties: Low Mood, Anxiety and Overwhelm, Attention and Focus Challenges, Trauma
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Psychoeducation
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, CBT, and Nonviolent Communication 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
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Medical-Related Concerns, Domestic Violence
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, MBCT, NVC, EMDR, IFS
Chandler Jones
Therapist - Intern
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, sort through what is weighing on you, and begin building practical ways to cope and move forward.
In sessions with Chandler, you will slow down, explore what feels most difficult right now, and get clearer on what is keeping you stuck. You will work together to build coping skills, increase self-understanding, and take meaningful steps toward feeling more grounded and confident in daily life.
This is a great fit if you want therapy that feels collaborative, thoughtful, and practical. Chandler values creating a space where clients feel truly heard and respected, while helping them strengthen coping skills and move toward steady, meaningful change when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally heavy.
Chandler is currently 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, community service, 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 and approachable energy into his work with clients, along with the belief that growth often begins with feeling truly heard and understood.
Client Ages: 12+
Client Population: Individuals
Specialties: Trauma Recovery, Anxiety and Overwhelm, Stress and Burnout, Major Life Changes
Therapeutic Modalities: Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed Care, Strengths-Based Therapy
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
Specialties: Trauma, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues
Therapeutic Modalities: Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, IFS
Tim Garner, LMFT
Therapist • 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 bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and completed his master’s 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
Specialties: 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 slow down and move forward with steadier footing. Ashlee helps you make sense of what is happening and build practical change with care.
Client Ages: Adolescents, Adults
Client Population: Individuals, Families, Young Adults
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Life Transitions, Low Self-Esteem, Stress, Grief and Loss
Therapeutic Modalities: DBT, EMDR, Systems-Oriented and Attachment-Informed
Our Support Team
Kaitlynn Putnam
Client Care Specialist
Kaitlynn keeps the clinic organized and running smoothly, making sure clients and therapists feel supported every step of the way.
Balancing her role as a mother of two with running her own floral business, Sweet Afton Floral, Kaitlynn brings creativity, dedication, and a personal touch to everything she does. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Social Work.
Austin Hawkins
Head of 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.
Known for her professionalism and consistent communication, Austin keeps the clinic running smoothly from start to finish. Outside the office, she enjoys playing at the park with her three littles, riding her road bike, and painting with watercolors.

