Bryant Jenks, LMFT (He/Him) is the Program Manager over School Based Services, PREP Team, and the Bridge Program. He is a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Regional Coordinator helping law enforcement improve their skills on how they deal with mental health situations in the community. When he is able to do therapy, Bryant specializes in doing in-home Family Therapy using experiential activities, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral therapy techniques. Bryant is TBRI-informed.
Bryant enjoys running, sports, camping, and fishing.
Erin Awerkamp, LCSW (She/Her) is the supervising therapist over the PREP and School Based (Provo/Nebo Districts) teams. She completed her graduate training at the University of Utah and has previous experience in both outpatient and residential settings. She specializes in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She has experience working with people of all ages (7-77, so far) and a variety of diagnoses including co-occurring diagnoses. Erin provides client centered therapy focusing on the client’s goals and their preferred way to approach therapy.
Erin is married with three children and loves to play games with her family. She loves to spend time outside gardening, camping, and playing at the splash pad.
Gavin Telford, LCSW (He/Him) graduated from the University of Utah with his masters degree in Social Work and has been working with the PREP team since 2018. His work history includes working as a coordinator for Utah’s Strengthening Families program for two years. He worked as a social worker for Alpine School District, primarily working with adolescents. He also spent time working with Wasatch Behavioral Health as a therapist for Vantage Point working with the youth there.
Gavin looks forward to continue helping clients work toward their mental health goals, and meet the individual and family needs of those in his community.
Brent Laney, OTDR/L (He/Him) graduated with a Bachelors in psychology at California State University, Chico. He then became a psychosocial rehabilitation provider in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he worked with people of all ages and many different diagnoses for 6 years. Brent then moved to Texas and completed his doctorate in occupational therapy at Baylor University. Brent has a desire to help others improve their daily functioning, achieve their goals, and live meaningful and purposeful lives.
Brent is married and has two young children. He enjoys reading, coloring, and doing jigsaw puzzles with his kids. Brent and his wife enjoy hiking, fishing, and cooking together.
Preston Stobart, CCM (He/Him) is a dedicated case manager with a strong passion for supporting individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Utah Valley University, he possesses a strong foundation in mental health. Preston works collaboratively with clients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans, connect them with essential resources, and empower them to achieve their goals.
Outside of work, Preston finds balance and rejuvenation in nature. Whether it’s spending quality time with family at the beach or seeking adventure in the mountains, these experiences fuel his passion for helping others navigate their own paths to well-being.
Carrie Browning, B.S., CPSS (She/Her) graduated from Utah Valley University with her Bachelors of Science, is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and Certified Family Peer Support Specialist. She was a volunteer advocate for children who were victims of crime and has also worked with youth as a reading tutor. She has always had a passion for helping those in need. Carrie enjoys reading, writing poetry, and playing volleyball.
Peer support specialists are people with lived experience who have been through situations similar to those they support. They have been successful in recovery and have firsthand knowledge of the healing process. Carrie is able to provide mentorship to both clients and their families while navigating the challenges of mental health.
Dr. Mack Whitehead, DO (He/Him) attended medical school in Denver, Colorado after which he completed psychiatry residency training in Charlotte, NC. He has specific interests in helping those who may experience reality different from others, such as with psychosis. As a resident, he was the psychiatrist and clinical director for a first episode psychosis team in Charlotte, NC. He looks forward to working with the PREP team and taking the best aspects of his experience with both teams to continue to grow and develop the treatment of individuals with first episode psychosis here in Utah County. He has experience working closely with the patient and family to find the best options available to alleviate suffering and promote understanding and healing for all involved.
Dawn Davies, RN (She/Her) is a registered nurse who received her bachelor degree from UVU. She has worked in behavioral health for almost 9 years and it is her passion. She spent 3 years at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute on the CAT unit, which specializes in difficult diagnoses for teen patients all across the country, and worked with some of the most respected medical professionals in the nation. Dawn has experience working with patients ages 4 and up and strongly believes in treatment from a holistic approach.
Dawn enjoys spending time with her family and dog, whether it’s going on random adventures, trying new cuisine, or staying home with a good show.
In his spare time, David enjoys playing piano, reading, playing games (video and board), cooking, and spending time with his significant other.