Chris Westover, LCSW is the Program Manager of the Westpark Family Clinic, Health Integration Program (HIP), Westpark Care Team Assistants, and Mountain Peaks Counseling. He has worked as a therapist since finishing graduate school in 2007. His therapeutic approach draws from client-centered, cognitive/behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and existential theoretical foundations. He is trained in EMDR, and has facilitated groups for DBT, Domestic violence, Dual Diagnosis, and cancer support. He has worked with clients on end of life issues as they have experienced a variety of chronic and terminal medical conditions. Chris speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys working with a range of cultural backgrounds. He has extensive experience treating issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma as well as individuals experiencing transitions related to their spirituality and faith.
Chris enjoys playing the guitar and piano, playing Frisbee golf, hiking, camping, reading, or any activity that allows him to spend time with his wife and 4 children.
Wendy Hendley, LCSW earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Utah. She has experience working with clients with anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, sexual abuse, psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, and trauma. She works with both youth and adults. She is on the Domestic Violence Treatment Team and has received training in working with clients dealing with Perinatal Mood Disorders. She utilizes a client centered, strengths-based approach with her clients, and really enjoys working with clients in a community mental health setting. Wendy enjoys traveling, spending time in her yard, reading, hanging out with family, and playing board games
Randal S. Pennington, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and received his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the Pacific University School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Pennington’s interests include clinical supervision, psychotherapy outcomes, deliberate practice, psychiatric rehabilitation, chronic pain management psychotherapy, and marital and family therapy. Dr. Pennington has worked for Wasatch Behavioral Health since 2000 providing treatment for anxiety and mood disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, marital difficulty and divorce, relational conflicts, and chronic pain.
Dr. Pennington is a big fan of the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos. He also enjoys sports memorabilia collecting, smooth jazz, classical music, barbecuing and grilling, and spending time with his family.
Caroline Conley, LCSW earned her Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Utah and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University. Caroline enjoys working with adults and teenagers with anxiety, depression, trauma and eating disorders and mostly utilizes a client-centered, strengths-based approach. She has also enjoyed being a member of the Domestic Violence Treatment Team and Dual Diagnosis Program at Westpark.
She enjoys gardening, dancing, historical fashion, and yoga but most of all she loves spending time with and spoiling her nieces and nephews. She was raised in North East Texas but her heart has always been in Utah where most of her family now resides.
Derek Carmack, LCSW received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. He has experience working at the Utah State Psychiatric Hospital, as well as on our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. He works with a local HOPE Squad and has previously volunteered with NAMI. The majority of Derek’s experience has been working with adults and adolescents who are navigating the immense pains of mental illness. Derek has worked with a number of individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. He also has worked closely with caregivers; in an effort to help them provide the best support possible while keeping their own health a priority.
Derek is an avid volleyball player, and he loves the outdoors.
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Rosario Perez is a Certified Social Worker and has worked in various mental health settings. Such as, clinics and non-profit organizations who have assisted with domestic violence, substance abuse treatment, sexual abuse care, and mental disorders.
She has worked with individuals and families to help them develop healthy coping skills, strategize anxiety management, and reduce stress. She has also helped those who seek to find balance to function again in our society. She is bilingual, knowing both Spanish and English. Rosario has also received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF- CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
David Aldrich (He/his), CSW, has worked at Westpark Family Clinic for 10 months now. He has previously worked with crisis response. He enjoys working with a variety of people, including those suffering from trauma, substance use, and mental health struggles, as well as with couples struggling with their relationships. He utilizes a client-centered, strength-based approach to therapy in his work with clients, working with them where they are at in life. He also enjoys working with the dual-diagnosis group at Westpark.
In his spare time, David enjoys playing piano, reading, playing games (video and board), cooking, and spending time with his significant other.
Kristi Hard, LCSW is a therapist at the Westpark Family Clinic. She earned her Bachelor’s of Social Work degree from Utah Valley University and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah. She enjoys working with clients with mental health issues and has experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar, and borderline personality disorder. She exercises a client-centered and strengths-based approach and enjoys assisting clients as they work through their challenges. She has received specialized training in domestic violence and trauma processing. Her therapeutic approach includes Client-Centered Therapy (CCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She also leads several groups at the clinic, including: DBT (dialectic behavioral therapy), Domestic Violence, LGBTQ support group, and art therapy.
Kristi loves to spend time with her family and friends. She also enjoys cooking, reading, and laughing.
Kurt Candalot is a Peer Support Specialist at the Westpark Family Clinic. He earned his Peer Support Certification through USARA. He enjoys working with clients with numerous mental health issues and assists individuals with navigating through life’s challenges. He also leads a 10-week Peer to Peer group required by mental health court. Kurt loves spending time with his family but enjoys his alone time to explore his creative side through art.