As an experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Sharlene is the founder and clinical director of Landmark Family Counseling. She specializes in individual and family therapy. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist with over 13 years in the mental health field. She is a certified domestic violence counselor through the Utah Domestic Violence Council.
Our Counseling Focus:
- Child, adolescent and family issues
- Grief and loss
- Addictions
- Adoption/Adoptee Issues
- Domestic violence counseling
- Divorce and/or separation
- Juvenile sexual offending
- Trauma focused therapy for victims of abuse & neglect
- Attachment/Bonding
- Bullying or peer problems
- Poor self-esteem
- Depression and/or Anxiety
- Foster Care Issues
Sharlene, CMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Sharlene is an experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor specializing in individual and family therapy. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist with over 13 years in the mental health field. She is a certified domestic violence counselor through the Utah Domestic Violence Council.
Additionally, she is a NOJOS (Network on Juvenile Offending Sexually) affiliate therapist. She has worked in residential treatment, child welfare and private practice. She is a board member for the Utah Association for Play Therapy and a board member for The Youth Parole Authority.
Sharlene wrote, “I chose this profession because I am passionate about serving and strengthening others. I love to see individuals and families heal, learn and progress. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from University of Utah and my Master’s degree from the University of Phoenix. I enjoy working with individuals and with children of all ages and their families. In my free time I enjoy running, biking, snowboarding, wakeboarding, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.”
Jaynie Lloyd, LCSW
Jaynie has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Brigham Young University (2004), and earned her Master’s of Social Work at the University of Utah (2010) where she graduated with an emphasis in Forensic Social Work. Jaynie has been working with youth since 2001 in a myriad of settings including education, non-profit work, and residential treatment. Jaynie’s counseling focus includes trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and sexual reactivity. Jaynie’s therapeutic approach comes from a strong Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy background. She also frequently utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, experiential therapies, and recreation. Jaynie finds great joy in working with others and believes that there is great potential for change and growth in people. Helping them discover their own potential is a truly rewarding experience for her. Jaynie also finds joy in spending time with her family, serving others, and doing anything that keeps her healthy and active.
Danny Sturtevant, CMHC
I believe we all have within us what it takes to grow, heal, and work towards our goals, and I am honored to be a part of this journey with my clients. If you’re not sure what to expect from counseling, that’s okay! Working with me starts with getting to know your story, what you’re struggling with, and what your goals are. You can ask me questions about my training, experience, and philosophy to help you determine if I could be a good fit for you.
I am currently licensed as a Clinical Mental Health counselor working with individuals, parents, and families. I graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelors in Integrated Studies, and earned my Masters in Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado where I received additional supervised Play Therapy training.
I am EMDR trained. I work from a non-directive, client-centered philosophy, supplementing this with more direct approaches such as skill-building and mindfulness. I work with youth, adolescents, and adults, and specialize in child-centered approaches, LGBTQ+ concerns, and trauma. I am also experienced with ASD/neurodivergent clients.
Micaela Knudsen, CSW
Micaela has studied and utilized CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Art Therapy. She is working toward becoming certified and trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
Micaela grew up in Northern California in a small farm town. She enjoys making art and crafting. She loves painting, drawing, crocheting, quilting, and cross-stitching. Among her many hobbies, some of her favorites are fishing, thrifting, and tending to her many house plants. Some of her other interests are tennis, volleyball, soccer, and watching Food Network.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Brigham Young University
Master of Social Work – Brigham Young University
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Certified (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Informed Clinical Social Work Practice Certification
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – Basic Certification
Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
Ruth Newton-Intern
Ruth is a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with a
strong background in client care and therapy. She holds a Bachelor’s
degree in Mental Health Nursing from Buckinghamshire New
University, an EMDR certificate from Worcester University, and is
currently completing her final year of the Clinical Mental Health
Counseling Master’s program at The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology.
Ruth practiced client care as a psychiatric nurse in England for 18 years.
She employs evidence-based, person-centered therapy to establish trust
and support her clients on their journey toward healing, self-awareness,
and personal growth. She is a mother to 3 children. In her free time,
Ruth enjoys watching a good film, hiking and spending time with her
family.