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 for 5 years and loves working to help others find change through recovery. During this time she has worked through all capacities of substance abuse from residential to outpatient. 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 believes in the disease model of addiction and that with treatment there is hope. She is very compassionate for others and loves sharing her story to help others in theirs. Chelsie loves to spend time with her family, running, hiking, and engaging in new adventures.

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. 

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.

Bruce has lived all over the world, but has placed his roots in Utah County since retiring as a chaplain in the Utah National Guard, after 28 years of military service. Bruce studied at the University of Utah and BYU, receiving a master’s degree in Counseling, a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and has been a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor since 2003. Bruce has worked as a Veteran’s Administration therapist and in a variety of other clinical settings. During this time, he has worked with individuals, couples and families, helping them in relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and addiction, legal issues, religious concerns, trauma, PTSD, grief, and loss.

Bruce brings a real-life perspective to some very clinically complicated family situations. Bruce remains dedicated to helping others see their power in overcoming the most difficult of life’s challenges, and is a genuine, heartfelt advocate for personal growth. He is passionate about recognizing inner strengths to overcome struggles and moving you to where you want to be. Bruce loves to spend time with his large family, gardening, raising 60 chickens, hiking, traveling, and engaging in new adventures.

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.