Brent Westover, M.S., MFT
Brent has been practicing as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for a decade. He specializes in couples’ therapy, family issues, parenting issues, child and adolescent emotional and behavioral regulation, moderate to severe depression and anxiety, suicidality, and trauma. Brent has been living in Tooele County since 2015. He loves to spend time with his wonderful wife and four kids inside watching movies and being in the great outdoors. He also likes bears and is a bit of a nerd.
Brent has been practicing as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for a decade. He specializes in couples’ therapy, family issues, parenting issues, child and adolescent emotional and behavioral regulation, moderate to severe depression and anxiety, suicidality, and trauma. Brent has been living in Tooele County since 2015. He loves to spend time with his wonderful wife and four kids inside watching movies and being in the great outdoors. He also likes bears and is a bit of a nerd.
Jenny Westover, M.S., LCSW
Jenny finished her Master of Social Work Degree from Utah State University in August of 2023. Jenny has experience with clients of all ages who struggle with: anxiety, depression, attachment, developmental & and intellectual disabilities including in-depth knowledge of the special education process and IEPs, self-esteem, and behavior issues. Jenny uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach when working with clients. Jenny is trained in DBT skills, and TF-CBT and is constantly learning new therapy methods to provide her clients with the best service possible. When Jenny is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, reading cheering her kids on in their activities.
Jenny finished her Master of Social Work Degree from Utah State University in August of 2023. Jenny has experience with clients of all ages who struggle with: anxiety, depression, attachment, developmental & and intellectual disabilities including in-depth knowledge of the special education process and IEPs, self-esteem, and behavior issues. Jenny uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach when working with clients. Jenny is trained in DBT skills, and TF-CBT and is constantly learning new therapy methods to provide her clients with the best service possible. When Jenny is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, reading cheering her kids on in their activities.
Elaine Shrewsbury, M.S., LCSW
Elaine finished her master’s degree in Social Work in August 2020 at USU and her undergraduate in Human Services Management from the University of Phoenix in 2016. She has worked in various human services settings including DCFS, the VA hospital, and the Juvenile Justice System. Elaine specializes in working with clients of all ages who are struggling with various issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, personal identity conflict, cognitive disorders, and other mood disorders. She especially enjoys working with teens and has made this her focus.
Elaine uses a holistic family-centered approach that integrates mindfulness, DBT, CBT, EFT, and Motivational interviewing along with many other modalities that can assist clients with their struggles. She is passionate about providing an an atmosphere where every client feels heard and understood creating a feeling of unconditional positive regard with every interaction. Elaine is certified in TF-CBT, and DBT skills, and recently completed training in EMDR. She is very excited to have EMDR therapy as another option to assist her clients with their experiences and traumas in their healing process. Elaine continues to learn and study different therapy methods through ongoing training courses to provide as many options as she can that might help her clients. She also is currently training her Goldendoodle, Shelby, to work alongside her as a therapy dog.
When Elaine is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, working on different projects around the house, enjoying the outdoors through camping and hunting, playing with her dogs, hosting family gatherings, and to slow things down, hunkering down to watch a good movie or TV show.
Elaine finished her master’s degree in Social Work in August 2020 at USU and her undergraduate in Human Services Management from the University of Phoenix in 2016. She has worked in various human services settings including DCFS, the VA hospital, and the Juvenile Justice System. Elaine specializes in working with clients of all ages who are struggling with various issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, personal identity conflict, cognitive disorders, and other mood disorders. She especially enjoys working with teens and has made this her focus.
Elaine uses a holistic family-centered approach that integrates mindfulness, DBT, CBT, EFT, and Motivational interviewing along with many other modalities that can assist clients with their struggles. She is passionate about providing an an atmosphere where every client feels heard and understood creating a feeling of unconditional positive regard with every interaction. Elaine is certified in TF-CBT, and DBT skills, and recently completed training in EMDR. She is very excited to have EMDR therapy as another option to assist her clients with their experiences and traumas in their healing process. Elaine continues to learn and study different therapy methods through ongoing training courses to provide as many options as she can that might help her clients. She also is currently training her Goldendoodle, Shelby, to work alongside her as a therapy dog.
When Elaine is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, working on different projects around the house, enjoying the outdoors through camping and hunting, playing with her dogs, hosting family gatherings, and to slow things down, hunkering down to watch a good movie or TV show.
Rebekah Furniss, M.S., LCSW
Rebekah received a Master of Social Work degree. She enjoys working individually with children, teens, and women. She also loves facilitating groups. She has had training in DBT, MBB, and TF-CBT. She has ten children, 1 dog, 1 cat, and six chickens. She has lived in Vermont, Oregon, and several states in between. She has helped people work through trauma, grief, and loss. She loves artistic expression in all its forms and incorporates that into her sessions.
Rebekah received a Master of Social Work degree. She enjoys working individually with children, teens, and women. She also loves facilitating groups. She has had training in DBT, MBB, and TF-CBT. She has ten children, 1 dog, 1 cat, and six chickens. She has lived in Vermont, Oregon, and several states in between. She has helped people work through trauma, grief, and loss. She loves artistic expression in all its forms and incorporates that into her sessions.
Melissa Swan, M.S., CSW
Melissa received a Master’s of Social Work from Utah State University. She is experienced with children, adolescents, adults and families. Melissa is passionate about providing a strengths- based, compassionate and trauma-informed approach to treatment with the intent to help individuals grow toward their desired potential. She has trained in TF-CBT, CPP and perinatal mood issues. Melissa is a parent, grandparent and multigenerational resident of Tooele and feels it an honor to give back to her community.
Melissa received a Master’s of Social Work from Utah State University. She is experienced with children, adolescents, adults and families. Melissa is passionate about providing a strengths- based, compassionate and trauma-informed approach to treatment with the intent to help individuals grow toward their desired potential. She has trained in TF-CBT, CPP and perinatal mood issues. Melissa is a parent, grandparent and multigenerational resident of Tooele and feels it an honor to give back to her community.
Haley Anderson, MSW InternHaley Anderson grew up in Stansbury Park and has a strong connection to the Tooele County community. Her passion for supporting others is rooted in both her personal ties to the area and her professional experience working with individuals and families navigating complex challenges.
Haley previously served as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Tooele County, where she gained valuable experience working with youth and families facing behavioral, emotional, and systemic difficulties. This role deepened her understanding of how environment, relationships, and life circumstances impact well-being, and strengthened her commitment to meeting people with empathy, respect, and accountability.
She is set to graduate from Utah State University Tooele in the summer of 2026, continuing to build on her knowledge and skills to better serve her clients. Haley is also trained in Gottman Level 1, allowing her to support couples in strengthening communication, managing conflict, and building healthier, more connected relationships.
Haley integrates evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work. She tailors these approaches to each individual, helping clients build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful, values-driven change.
She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and values creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. Haley approaches her work with warmth, authenticity, and a genuine belief that growth and healing are possible for everyone.
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Susan Watts, CPC, CPB Susan has been with Bears Ears Child and Family Therapy since its inception in 2018. Susan is credentialed through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and holds credentials in Medical Coding, and Medical Billing. Susan has worked in Medical Coding, Billing and Compliance for more than 20 years, and is passionate about her work. When not in the office, Susan enjoys spending time with her children, supporting their dreams, and being in the outdoors as much as she can. Susan is the Financial Director at BECFT.