Ciara Carter, CSWI, BCBA
Melanie Turner, CSW
Melanie Turner is a Clinical Social Worker (CSW). She graduated with her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Appalachian State University in North Carolina with a cross-concentration between macro social work within communities and organizations and clinical social work, focusing on individuals and families. Melanie has had extensive experience working with trauma, domestic and interpersonal violence, LGBTQIA+, multicultural, and neurodivergent clients throughout her graduate internship as Graduate Assistant over the Appalachian State University Women’s Center and in her previous position as an Associate Field and Wilderness Therapist for adolescents. Melanie utilizes empowering, empathetic communication with strengths-based and client-centered interviewing approaches. She incorporates holistic, evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, Individual Integrative Psychotherapy, and nutrition and exercise. Melanie works alongside clients throughout the creation and implementation of personalized treatment plans that offer structured interventions and assist to create a greater self-acceptance, promoting both immediate and long-term change. Melanie is not only an excellent therapist, but she is the trainer and auditor at Holistic Elements.
Melanie grew up at the beaches and in the mountains of North Carolin. Her love of nature has enhanced her life and she loves to share with others, every chance she gets. Her love of family, friends, community, and animals (especially her dog, Lennon, and her cat, Ringo) keep her motivated and passionate throughout the ups and downs life throws her way. She loves traveling and exploring, but is just as content spending time in her local community and at home with her pets and loved on.
Douglas Hatch, CSW
Douglas Hatch is a Certified Social Worker (CSW). He received a Master's in Social Work from the University of Utah. He specializes in treating War Veterans. Doug is experienced in treating people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder and Substance use and abuse related issues. He is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (E.M.D.R.) He is a strong advocate for women's rights and enjoys helping empower women. Douglas focuses on creating a safe, non judgmental environment to facilitate personal exploration and growth towards meeting needs and aspirations in life. He works in collaboration with clients to develop treatment approaches that respect each individual's desired therapeutic goals using evidence-based approaches such as: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Rebecca Nay, LCSW
Rebecca Nay received her master's degree in social work from the University of Utah. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Rebecca is a trauma-informed therapist and enjoys working with adolescents and adults. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, EMDR, which is the best practice for treating trauma (PTSD). The bulk of her clinical experience involves helping clients gain and maintain sobriety. As an out and proud transgender woman, she brings an abundance of life experience into the mental health field which has taught her how to connect with other human beings on a personal level so they can feel safe while working with her. That feeling of safety is critical to help clients connect with their trauma so they can start healing. You must "feel it, to heal it" is one of her favorite mantras. As a survivor of PTSD herself, she understands how trauma can impact lives on so many levels which fuels her passion for this work.
Michelle is our child and adolescent specialist. She has dedicated the past five years to working in the field of domestic violence, providing essential support to women and children who have survived domestic violence and sexual assault. Her primary focus has centered on working within the play therapy room at the domestic violence shelter and community library rooms for their clients in the community. Michelle has extensive experience in play therapy, and she recognizes its significance in enabling children to express themselves beyond traditional talk therapy methods. She takes pleasure in utilizing therapeutic games, art therapy, and creative tools like clay and playdough when working with kids. Michelle firmly believes parents are integral members of the therapeutic team and actively encourages their involvement in the process.
Beyond her work, Michelle is a proud mom to a teenage daughter and the owner of three delightful cats: a massive male cat, a playful male kitten, and a charming middle-aged female cat. Their household shares a deep love for Halloween, and they dive into their Halloween adventures as soon as the first haunted house attraction opens. Ghost hunts, scary stories, spine-chilling shows—anything related to the supernatural captivates them. One of their ultimate bucket list goals is to venture to the East Coast for Halloween and experience the legendary Sleepy Hollow.
Michelle is thrilled to be part of the Holistic Elements team and eagerly anticipates the opportunity to collaborate with others!
Breeann Galvin is a Certified Social Worker (CSW). She earned her bachelor's and master's in social work from the University of Utah and holds an associate degree in Sociology. Breeann’s love for helping others stems from her own experiences with social workers throughout her life. She is deeply passionate about walking alongside clients through their own trials and is honored to witness their resilience, bravery, and determination. She has specialized training in treating substance use disorders and enjoys working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma as well as LGBTQIA+ and multicultural clients. She has worked in inpatient, partial-hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings over the past several years and enjoys being able to see clients make progress at various stages of their healing journey.
She approaches her work from a person-in-environment perspective with the understanding that factors such as race, class, gender, and socioeconomic standing can profoundly impact the ways we see ourselves and the world. She is a believer that clients are the experts on their own lives and uses person centered approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy to help them discover new insights and work toward their goals.
In her free time, Breeann enjoys being around friends and family, playing with her dog (Hades), exploring the community, playing tabletop games, cooking, and reading.
Kym is an LCMHC with many years of experience in mental health and substance abuse settings. Kym graduated with a Bachelor of science degree in counseling psychology in 1999 from the University of Great Falls and a master's degree in clinical psychology from Capella University in 2003. Kym's passion lies in helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues, substance abuse and trauma, among other conflicts, challenges, and life events. Kym believes in utilizing a variety of approaches to tailor treatment and growth to each person's unique wants and needs. From cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), trauma-informed care approaches, parts work, brief-solution-focused techniques to mindfulness, somatic experiencing, sensory and grounding skills. Kym is certified in EMDR and holds a level 1 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional certification. Kym is knowledgeable about attachment related disorders and dynamics and certified in Internal Family systems and a trained grief of suicide professional. Kym is always exploring new ways to support those she works with on their journey toward healing and creating change. Providing a safe and non-judgmental space is incredibly important, as Kym passionately believes everyone deserves to be validated and understood.
Kym was born and raised in Chicago, IL slowly making her way out west to pursue her education and raise her family. Kym appreciates the wide range of experiences life has given her. Kym attributes these experiences and the support of her adopted mother and father to never stop learning and challenging herself as well as being open, vulnerable, and empathic with others.
When enjoying personal time Kym enjoys spending time with her adult children and grandchildren. Kym is a happy caretaker to three goofy furbabies and a turtle. She is an avid plant collector, likes art and nature and enjoys wasting time binging reality shows.