Prior to joining Families First Pediatrics, Tyler Young spent 14 years working with adolescents in residential care. Tyler is a genuine and caring therapist who specializes in working with kids on the autism spectrum, teens who struggle with substance abuse, trauma, strained family relationships, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Tyler is a behavior specialist with training and certifications in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-focused Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He believes in a strength-based approach using exposure therapy and family systems modalities of therapy to maximize therapeutic gains in treatment.
As a Utah native, Tyler earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Southern Utah University. He went to graduate school at Gonzaga University where he earned a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling.
When not at work, Tyler loves spending time with his wife and four children. He is an avid sports fan who enjoys playing golf, reading and playing video games.
LCMHC, Gonzaga University, 2006
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Dr. vlam is hands down the best, she always takes extra time to make kids feel comfortable,very good at explaining things and isn't afraid to share her knowledge, always finds a way to help every one. We have been seeing her for 9 years and travel an hour each way to do so. Thanks Dr. vlam!
—jacob allred.
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Johnathon Peterson is an ACMHC with experience working with children struggling with managing their emotions and teens who experience substance abuse, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, adoption, families, and ADHD. Johnathon earne...
Counselor
Valerie Peterson, CSW, was born and raised in the Salt Lake Valley. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in Recreational Therapy in 2000 and enjoyed working with children and teens in Primary Children’s Behavioral Health...
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