Mallorie received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Utah in 2014. After spending several years at home with her children she decided to return to school at Arizona State University. She graduated with her master’s degree in social work August 2023. Mallorie has a passion for working in the mental health field.
Mallorie enjoys working with many populations including children, teens and adults. Mallorie loves working with children learning to manage big emotions and handle difficult situations. She enjoys working with teens who are learning to manage the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Mallorie has experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, family conflict, school issues, faith transitions among others. Mallorie uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT and Gottman. Mallorie incorporates play into her sessions with children to facilitate learning in a more natural way. Mallorie has her level 1 certification in Gottman couples therapy, she is also working on her certification for Geek Therapy.
For my own mental health, it is important to remember to take time for myself. Self-care isn’t selfish, it is a necessary part of being a whole and happy person. Sometimes that means taking the time to read a book or go for a walk, even when my to-do list isn’t done.
My favorite hobbies are reading and building legos. I love getting lost in a good book or relaxing while building a fun new lego set. I also love to spend time with my family and our dogs, we love going for walks and hanging out at the beach. Something fun about our family is our love for all things “geeky”. We love to use Harry Potter or Doctor Who in our decorating
"Life can be very difficult. Having a safe place to explore and discuss difficult thoughts and feelings relieves some of the stress associated with life. It is my goal to provide a safe place to allow people to talk about difficult things and to feel heard."