Meet Our Therapists & Team
Start your healing process with our Specialized therapists
Jennifer Morrill
Clinical Psychologist, PhD
Owner and Founder
Dr. Morrill earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from the University of California Riverside, then moved to Utah where she earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from BYU and her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah. Dr. Morrill has worked in the mental health field since 1999 and as a licensed Clinical Psychologist since 2006. Her work settings have afforded her a variety of clinical and assessment experiences, and have included Primary Children’s Medical Center, the University of Utah Counseling Center and Disability Resource Center, Salt Lake Community College Skills Center, University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute, Utah State Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Provo Canyon School. Dr. Morrill currently works full-time with the Psychology Department at the Utah State Hospital in Provo.
At Utah Psychological Associates, she works primarily with adolescent patients, and with presenting problems including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, attachment disorders, pain management, and illness and disability issues. She also performs psychological evaluations for a variety of purposes.
Dr. Morrill was born and raised in Southern California, but often spent summers and holidays in Utah with extended family. As an adult she moved to Utah to attend graduate school and, while she could live without the snow, is proud to call Utah home. She believes her career path has largely been shaped by her own experiences of living with a chronic illness and disability since she was a toddler. In her free time Dr. Morrill enjoys reading, crafting, watching college and NBA basketball, and spending time with family and friends.
Bethany McAvoy
CSW, Therapist
Bethany got her Bachelors degree in Social Work at BYU-Idaho and then her Masters in Social Work from Campbellsville University. She has been a therapist since August of 2023.
At Utah Psychological Associates, Bethany is open to working with all ages and stages of clients. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, sex offense and those needing anger management. She is continuing to learn more skills to become the best therapist she can!
Bethany has lived in Utah, Idaho and Texas throughout her life. In her free time she enjoys being with family, making crafts, camping, playing games, going to concerts and trying new restaurants.
Brooklyn Cook
Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)
CMHC and National Certified Counselor (NCC) committed to helping clients feel their best at any phase of life. She received her Masters from the University of West Georgia in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health and Professional School Counseling and received her Bachelors in Psychology from Brigham Young University. Brooklyn has experience working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults and has had extensive training in suicide prevention/intervention, depression, anxiety, trauma, thinking disorders, eating disorders/body image, and self-esteem.
Brooklyn works from a humanistic and relational perspective, where she emphasizes viewing the client holistically within their cultural and relational context and focuses on healing through an eclectic and person-centered format. She also favors cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness strategies.
Starting therapy can be a big step, but Brooklyn believes that therapy is for everyone and that finding the right therapist is crucial to the process. She hopes to offer an empathetic nonjudgmental place for clients and to build a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, heard, and valued.
Brooklyn was raised in Carrollton, Georgia but has lived and worked in Utah on and off for several years. Since getting married, Brooklyn and her husband have settled in Utah and have been enjoying the wonderful outdoors this state has to offer. She has a rescue dog, two guinea pigs, a betta fish, and too many plants. Brooklyn enjoys hiking, painting, crocheting, and reading in her spare time.
Gerard Habonimana
CSW, Therapist
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Jill Moore
PhD, Psychological Evaluations
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Brandee Hansen
Certified Social Worker (CSW)
Brandee began her Bachelor’s degree in Social work at Snow College, then transferred to Utah Valley University to earn her Master’s degree. She has worked in Substance use and misuse since 2015 and as a therapist since 2020.
At Utah Psychological Associates, Brandee is open to work with all ages and stages of clients. She works with couples and families as well as individuals. Most of her experience has been targeted to substance use, but she is also skilled in treating Anxiety and Depression, sexual trauma and disorders, Queer or questioning sexuality, and gender dysphoria.
Brandee was born and raised right here in Utah county. She is dedicated and excited to help her clients navigate the challenges they face while guiding them to a more safe and secure sense of self.
As a single mom of three, Brandee has faced her share of challenges. She believes her experience raising two teenagers and a toddler in addition to living with a chronic illness has created a greater sense of empathy. Her go-to methodologies are CBT and DBT, but she also uses self disclosure to relate to the client and create acceptance of self and a client-centered approach.
In her free time Brandee enjoys reading, watching movies and football, crafting and board games with her kids, and going camping, fishing, and off-roading. Her favorite places to travel in Utah are Moab, Lake Powell and Strawberry Reservoir.
Angie Woodward
Receptionist
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