Chelsie was born and raised in Utah County and loves it here. Chelsie studied at Utah Valley University and received her license as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor. She has worked in the field since 2009 in administrative and therapeutic settings at all different levels of care. She has four kids and loves being a mom and raising a family. Chelsie is passionate about helping others find their voice and working through their personal struggles. She believes drugs are not the problem but the solution people have chosen to get through their problems. She is very compassionate for others and loves sharing her story to help others in theirs. Chelsie loves to spend time with her family and friends, running, yoga, boating, hiking, and engaging in new adventures. Chelsie opened the first Life Balance location in 2016 and feels blessed to continue to grow a safe space for those to heal with a team that cares about each client.

Jessica has lived in Utah since the age of 9. She is a mother of two children and loves being their mom. Jessica has been with life balance since 2018 and in the healthcare industry for over 15 years. As a family member to someone who struggles with substance abuse and mental health Jessica has a unique perspective on how to support clients and families by encouraging growth through difficult moments. Jessica is very passionate about being involved in this field and helping others achieve their goal of sobriety. Jessica is a certified recovery coach and is passionate about supporting clients with their recovery needs. In her free time you will find her paddling boarding, hiking, taking care of her garden, playing with her kids and taking in all that nature has to offer. Jessica believes that nature is a key and vital coping skill in the healing process.

Alison is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She has been practicing as a professional counselor since 2012. She graduated from University of Phoenix with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, having also completed the Master’s program for Educational Counseling. Alison has specialized training in substance use/addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, mindfulness, grief and loss, motivational interviewing, psychodrama and is also a certified interventionist. Alison also specializes in issues that impact the LGBTQ community.

Specializing in: Substance Use/Addiction, Grief and loss, Trauma/PTSD Psychodrama, Interventions, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Coping Skills, Mindfulness Couples/Marriage, LGBTQ issues and personality disorders.

Alison believes that the keys to living well are to develop a sense of self love and learning to live life authentically. She also believes that trauma work is vital to the healing process. Alison utilizes many therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Others.

Kevin has been working in the mental health field as for the last 11 years. He has worked as a direct care staff as well as a manager and administrator. His passion for helping others is born out of his own recovery and opportunity at a second chance. Compassion for those that are suffering is the driving force behind Kevin and his interactions with clients. He emphasizes mindfulness practices in his education groups and helps his client understand behavioral tools to help with their addictions. His experiences with outdoor recreation acts as a tool to encourage others to explore themselves through nature. He has recently completed his SUDC certification through Utah Valley University.

Susanna is originally from Farmington, New Mexico and now resides in Price, Utah. She has worked in the industry since 2016. She started her career in a residential treatment center as an aide which motivated her to go back to school. She got her master’s in addiction counseling as well as her Substance abuse counselor license from Grand Canyon university in 2019. She is passionate about working in this industry and watching people grow and begin to understand their addictions. Susanna loves the outdoors and spending time with her family.

Lena originally began working with individuals struggling with addiction as a volunteer, chairing 12-step meetings for those struggling with addiction and for their family members. She is passionate about the belief that addiction is a family disease and treatment of the whole family will help to bring the greatest success and change to individuals. She volunteered with Addict II Athlete from 2014 until 2019, most recently serving as an assistant coach. She began working full-time in the addiction recovery industry in an administrative capacity in 2016, operating both residential and outpatient programs. She completed her SUDC certification from Utah Valley University in 2020, and her master’s degree in social work from University of Denver in 2023. She is currently licensed in Utah as both a Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor and as a Certified Social Worker. She enjoys spending time with her husband and with children and grandchildren. She loves the outdoors where she can often be found hiking, camping, riding off-road, or peacefully relaxing in the mountains with a good book.

Lynn was born and raised in Utah. She is a mother of three children and uses her experience with a background in child education to help understand clients and their needs on a basic level using Family Systems Theory. Being related to someone who battles mental illness and substance misuse, Lynn has a special understanding of how to support families and clients by fostering development throughout challenging circumstances. Lynn has a strong desire to work in the rehabilitation field and support others in achieving recovery. In her free time she loves playing tabletop games, video games and going on walks. Lynn believes that healing comes from connecting and loving yourself and meeting yourself where you are at in life.

Laurae is a California native who transplanted her life to Utah 17 years ago. She is a devoted mother of two and an advocate for the recovery community. Her personal journey through recovery fuels her passion to meet individuals where they are, offering love, compassion, and an understanding of their struggles. Laurae firmly believes every individual has the right to heal and embrace recovery; a belief grounded in her own transformative experiences. Through her journey, she discovered the impact of small gestures, recognizing their power can reignite hope and reaffirm one’s worthiness. Her message to those who are struggling: “Recovery is attainable, and you are deserving of it.” In her free time, Laurae enjoys social connections, serving others, a good book or TV show and her new found love for yoga.

Born and raised in Utah, I am a dedicated professional with a Masters degree in Healthcare Administration. My career has included working alongside the Army and Air National Guard to support service members, as well as serving in several local hospitals. These experiences have deepened my passion for helping those struggling with mental illness and substance abuse. Currently, I serve as the HR/Finance Manager at Life Balance Recovery, where I focus on improving lives through meaningful work. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, exploring nature, and diving into a good book.

Chrissy is a long time resident of Carbon County, UT and has worked in the public service field for over 20 years. She is a LCSW, focusing on building therapeutic alliances and taking a holistic-person centered approach with those she serves. Chrissy prides herself in continuous professional development to be able to address a multitude of needs using modern and evidence based practices. She utilizes eclectic approaches in the therapeutic setting and is trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Accelerated Replacement Therapy. Chrissy believes that people deserve the opportunity to be the best versions of themselves and strives to help others work towards their goals.

vMeggan was born and raised in Juab County and currently resides there. She has been married since 2012 and she and her husband are both in recovery, She uses this background to help those struggling in addiction and their families understand recovery from all sides. As a mother of four and a committed spouse, she brings a compassionate, family-oriented perspective to her work. Her counseling approach emphasizes the importance of self-love, fostering a deep understanding of core beliefs, and helping clients recognize and challenge those beliefs that no longer serve their well-being. She believes in empowering her clients to discover their inner strength, embrace positive change, and live authentically as they work through the challenges of addiction recovery. She graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Science and Substance Abuse Counselor license in 2024. In her free time she loves to spend time with her kids attending their various sports, watch tv shows and movies with her husband, and do all types of crafting. Meggan believes healing begins when we start to understand and give ourselves grace. “We have all made mistakes but you aren’t your worst mistake”.

Kristen Brown has a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Utah specializing in psychiatric Mental Health. She has been working in the addiction field since 2009 as a substance abuse counselor, detox nurse, and prescriber. Over the past decade, Dr. Brown has developed a passion for working with addicts to help them find hope and recovery. As a person in recovery for over 11 years, she understands the difficulty of overcoming addiction and learning to live in recovery long-term.

Dr. Brown’s continued work in recovery is the foundation of her prescribing practice. Her desire is to offer the best addiction medicine practice to every individual under her care. In her spare time, she enjoys the beautiful Utah mountains skiing, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Erin grew up in Salt Lake County and moved to Price, Utah in 2021. She is the proud mother of two adult children and a grandmother to two. Having a close family member who battled addiction and successfully achieved recovery has given Erin a personal and deep understanding of addiction and the recovery process. She offers compassion and empathy to those facing similar challenges. In her free time, Erin cherishes every moment spent with her grandchildren.

Ryan Hymas has been in recovery 12 years and has worked in the treatment industry for the past 11. Starting as a tech, he moved into program manager and then into owner of several work programs designed to help those in recovery find meaningful employment. The past 5 years he has worked in admissions where he hopes to bring his talents in order to make a great program greater. In his spare time you’ll find him painting and creating music with his partner Chantelle and their 8 kids.