Our Staff

Eric Landon, CTRS, TRS

Executive Director

eric@avycs.com

Eric Landon graduated in Rec. Management/ Youth Leadership with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.   For nearly 25 years Eric has worked in the field of mental health and substance abuse, working with both youth and adults.  This has included diverse leadership positions along the way.   April through August of 2013 Eric was the Associate Program Director of a Proctor Agency in American Fork.  Eric has primarily worked with Valley Mental Health and Provo Canyon School as a Rec. Therapist.  While at VMH he spent his time working with clients in residential and day treatment settings.  His last position at Valley Mental Health was on the Executive Leadership Team as the Client Advocate/Staff Liaison giving him vast insight to how state and local government correspond with agencies regarding mental health and substance abuse.

Eric established A.V.Y Counseling in early August 2013 and is driven to provide excellent quality care.

Robert Trevenen, LCSW, EMDR

Clinical Supervisor, Therapist

bob@avycs.com

Bob comes to us with many years of experience and is talented in getting others to laugh and see things in a different way. His insights and inspiration are easy to adapt and apply to personal growth for optimal change.  With over 50 fishing rods and reals, there's no doubt that Bob loves to fish.  Expect to hear a fish story or two along the way. Bob is EMDR certified.

Kerry Conway, CMHC

Therapist

kerry@avycs.com

My name is Kerry Conway, and I am a USAF Veteran of 11 years and am a Licensed Pilot and deep-sea scuba diver. I graduated with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and am currently attending Walden University for my Ph.D. I have three years' experience with Utah Corrections Treatment Recovery Center as a therapist and worked in addiction recovery, suicide prevention, and mental health. I have found that mindfulness, talk therapy, creating goals (whether short term or long term), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works well for many of my clients. Every session includes my service dog, Odin, and if my client wants, they can pet him, he is often a part of the therapy session.

I am told I often smile and am upbeat, but I know what it's like to experience mental illness, so I am someone who can bring understanding, knowledge, and a lack of judgment to any session. Experiencing addiction or any other mental illness is a part of being a human, we all get sick, and we all make mistakes, and receiving therapy will help. I am here for you.

Carlie Crane, ACMHC, EMDR

Therapist

carlie@avycs.com

Carlie Crane is an extraordinary individual with the great ability to feel what another person is feeling and who has considerable compassion and empathy to help her clients feel understood and heard.  Carlie finalized her education with a Master’s of Science Degree in Professional Counseling through Grand Canyon University.  Carlie has always been concerned for the wellbeing and safety for others, and her research surrounding dating violence has helped to expand protection laws here in Utah to offer more safeguarding for victims of dating violence.  She also loved her time working the diverse groups of ages and the people of different backgrounds that she worked hand-in-hand with at a local behavioral hospital, being a highly valued employee while she was there.   

Carlie believes that while we all go through this human experience we all will make mistakes as we learn and grow and has consequently developed a personal proverb or motto of “There is good in every person and every situation, if we take the time to look and learn,” and appropriately feels that life is all about continuing to learn, grow, develop, and become the best version of ourselves, no matter how young or old we are, or what challenges and obstacles we’ve faced in life.   

Carlie’s deep love for helping others find their "happy place" includes herself.  Carlie finds her own happy place when she is with her family enjoying their favorite activities outdoor and can be found playing in and around water, often in a canoe with two dogs swimming alongside. 

Mindy Higley

Office Assistant

services@avycs.com

Mindy is currently going to school in Clinical Mental Health Counseling while working for A.V.Y Counseling Services. Her goal is to finalize her schooling while gaining experience in the field she is wanting to serve. We appreciate all that she does in helping the clients we serve.

Emma Anderson

MSW Intern

emma@avycs.com

Emma graduated from Brigham Young University in 2022 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and will soon graduate with a Master’s in Social Work from Pennsylvania Western University. She is passionate about helping people recover from addiction and mental health challenges, and believes that everyone deserves a happy life. 

In her free time, Emma loves playing with her 12-pound fur baby, Beanie, and going fly-fishing with her husband. She loves connecting with people and helping individuals become better, happier versions of themselves. 

Emma respects and admires people who are persevering through legal challenges, addiction, and other struggles, and believes in creating an understanding, judgment-free environment where people can grow through their struggles

Michelle Brookes

PRI Instructor and Interpreter, English and Spanish Speaking

michelle@avycs.com

Michelle comes to us with experience in both language and knowledge of what she teaches. She is no stranger to teaching as she has been doing this for most of her career. While learning Spanish in her early 20’s, she has kept her skills and is excellent at teaching both in English and Spanish. She teaches our 16 hour Prime for Life class and Prime for Life 420 class in Both Languages. She also teaches our Anger Management class and the Thinking Errors Class in Spanish. She is also well versed with interpreting individual therapy sessions as needed.

Besides time with A.V.Y Counseling, she loves being a mother of 4 children and being married to her husband. Her and her husband spend as much time with them doing anything to create that great family bond. Some of these include camping, hiking, running, and biking.

Juliana Bruns, CSW

Therapist, English, Spanish and Portuguese Speaking

juliana@avycs.com

Juliana Bruns graduated with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma in 2015. She has worked for several years with military members in developing resilience and sexual assault prevention training. Juliana believes in developing the potential for greatness in others. She is a firm believer that given enough determination, time and resources, anybody can reach the goals and objectives they set themselves to achieve in life. She was born in South America and is fluent in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. In her spare time, Juliana loves to learn, exercise, and spend time with family and friends.

Chandra Dorsett, CMHC, EMDR

Clinical Director, Therapist

chandra@avycs.com

We all need support from time to time. It takes bravery and strength to reach out for help. I work with clients from many backgrounds and challenges: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, trauma and substance use.

I utilize a diversity in approaches based upon a person's needs. These approaches include EMDR, CBT and DBT. I specialize in supporting parents with children with behavioral and mental health challenges including autism. Additionally, I have experience with treating substance use and mental health diagnoses.

I would be honored to work with you and assist you in your journey to wellness.

Clifton Davis

BSW Intern

clif@avycs.com

Clifton comes to our agency with much experience from both residential and outpatient settings focusing on both mental health and substance use disorders. While in his final year of his bachelor’s program, he plans to continue his education and attain a masters of social work. His clinical skills and insights are helpful to the clients we serve here. We are grateful to have him as part of our team here at A.V.Y Counseling Services.

Beth Bergeson, CSW

Therapist

beth@avycs.com

Beth comes to our agency with much experience focusing on both mental health and substance use disorders. She completed her masters program in 2023 and loves to work with a variety of clientele. She continually shows her dedication to the clients she serves and seeks every possible way to help harness success and improved quality of life. We are grateful to have her as part of our team here at A.V.Y Counseling Services.