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Utah County - Now Open
Clinical Director : Davee Chandler, LCSW
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West Jordan
Clinical Director : Mike Flint, LCMHC
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St. George
Clinical Director : Leslie VandeMerwe, LCMHC
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Cedar City - Now Open
Clinical Director : Thurmon Thomas, LMFT
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Hurricane
Clinical Director : Thurmon Thomas, LMFT
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What's it like inside one of the Life Launch Centers?
Kaelin, a Life Launch Centers graduate, takes you inside the West Jordan center to see what it’s like.
See the group room, the curriculum and meet the staff.
It’s a great example of how we’re working to make Stronger Families and Stronger Futures.
Life Launch Centers - Utah County
Address: 383 N. State Street, Suite 201, Orem, UT 84057
Direct Tel: 801-703-4830
Office Hours: Mon-Fri / 9 am – 5 pm /
By Appointment Only
Our Team
Davee Chandler
Clinical Director Utah County - LCSW, Davee began his career as a Youth Advocate, working with at-risk youth in their homes, over 30 years ago. Davee has been a powerful advocate for those experiencing severe trauma, childhood crises & addiction.
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With over a decade of training students in university settings where Davee was regularly voted as the Educator of the Year. His work as a founding member of Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) and other advocacy organizations continues to further the support for families. As an outdoor enthusiast, you can find Davee mountaineering, biking, taking gorgeous nature photos and introducing friends and clients to the beauties of Utah.
Sarah Donato
Therapist - ACMHC,
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She's just about the best darn therapist that you ever did see.
Elaine York
Elaine is the Office Manager to Utah County and West Jordan. She has been with Life Launch for 2 years helping families find ways to get the mental health support they need.
More about Elaine
She has 5+ years customer service experience in a variety of fields. Elaine has been through IOP and DBT programs herself understanding that the path to healing is not an easy one. She has a range of passions from traveling, music, and jewelry making.
Life Launch Centers - West Jordan, Utah
Address: 9289 South Redwood Road, Suite E, West Jordan, UT 84088
Direct – 801-703-4830
Office Hours: Mon-Fri / 9 am – 5 pm
By Appointment Only
Our Team
Mike Flint
Clinical Director West Jordan - LCMHC - From experiences as a teenage summer camp director to teaching martial arts for over a decade Mike has been able to blend leadership and experiential teaching talents into his therapeutic approach.
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Mike’s training in CBT, DBT and group dynamics have allowed him to be able to work with individuals and families who are struggling with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression along with those who have experienced severe trauma and loss. He holds special certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Mike continues to teach and participate in martial arts while enjoying his newer role as a father alongside his wife.
Lisa Pryor
LCMHC, Lisa is an experienced clinician who combines creativity and humor with extensive training and work with adolescents, young adults and their families. Prior to joining Life...
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Launch Centers Lisa directed clinical services in residential settings, and facilitated individual, group and family therapy in short term, outpatient and inpatient settings. Lisa’s use of expressive therapies, and experiential interventions allows her to reach many clients who would otherwise be resistant to positive change. Outside of the workplace, Lisa can be found taking care of her husband, her dog and planning her next Disney adventure.
Elaine York
Elaine is the Office Manager to Utah County and West Jordan. She has been with Life Launch for 2 years helping families find ways to get the mental health support they need.
More about Elaine
She has 5+ years customer service experience in a variety of fields. Elaine has been through IOP and DBT programs herself understanding that the path to healing is not an easy one. She has a range of passions from traveling, music, and jewelry making.
Life Launch Centers - St. George, Utah
Address: 230 N 1680 East Building J, St. George, UT 84790
Direct – 435-767-0552
Office Hours: Mon-Fri / 9 am – 5 pm
By Appointment Only
Our Team
Leslie VandeMerwe
Clinical Director St. George - LCMHC Throughout Leslie's professional career, she has worked with all ages in a variety of settings including residential, in home family preservation, private practice and outpatient therapy. Leslie has experience working with...
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depression, self-harm, anxiety, OCD, PTSD/Trauma, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. She incorporates a variety of treatment modalities in including, DBT, CBT, IFS and EAP.
Leslie uses her ability to empathize and connect with others to assist them in the process of owning their own stories, embracing their vulnerabilities, healing, and in finding purpose and joy.
Leslie enjoys spending time with her three kids, camping, hiking and running.
Tamryn Larsen
ACMHC, Tamryn is an experienced counselor that has been working with youth and young adults for over 10yrs. She has a unique ability to connect with clients by understanding their struggles, helping them by using DBT...
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...and CBT to be mindful in the present, learn acceptance, and commit to changes that bring healing and joy. Tamryn is passionate about teaching skills to support growth, healing and happiness. She enjoys spending time with her 2 sons, and playing A LOT of pickleball.
Sunni Brann
Sunni is the Administrative Assistant in the Life Launch Centers location in St. George,Utah. She has 20+ years customer service experience in the medical and pharmaceutical industry.
More about Sunni
I love to be in a setting where I am of assistance to whatever is needed. I'm a mom to 5 kids, 3 who are adults now, so I know how hard it can be to navigate your way as a parent with our kids. I love learning about the Resilience Model and how I can apply it in my life. St. George is a beautiful area and I love being in the desert and exploring the red rocks and learning about the history of people that settled here.
Life Launch Centers - Cedar City, Utah
Partnering with Ascend Counseling & Wellness 1760 N Main St #105, Cedar City, UT 84721
Direct – 435-767-0552
Office Hours: Mon-Fri / 9 am – 5 pm /
By Appointment Only
Life Launch Centers - Virtual / Hurricane, Utah
Partnering with Ascend Counseling & Wellness 83 S 2600 W #103, Hurricane, UT 84737
Direct – 435-233-6050
Office Hours: Mon-Fri / 9 am – 5 pm /
By Appointment Only
Life Launch Centers - Administration
Ben Harris
LSUDC - Ben is a licensed counselor that has been working primarily with youth and young adults since starting his career in 1987. During that time, he has worked in in-patient, residential, wilderness, intensive outpatient, and regular outpatient programs.
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He has spent many of those years in management positions including executive director and national director responsible for the safe and effective operations of several programs. He is a strong advocate of helping people gain necessary skills and tools that will empower them to lead happy, joyful, successful lives.
He has been married for over 30 years, has three grown children and six grandchildren. His life is dedicated to making families stronger and happier, including his own. He loves reading and traveling.
Joni Dyches
Financial Director - With over 20 years of finance experience, Joni brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Life Launch Centers. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with an emphasis in accounting.
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Joni provides management, control and administration for all financial operations of the program. Joni manages all client accounts including processing insurance claims and handling individual payment options.
Helping those struggling with anxiety and depression hits home for Joni as her own children have been able to overcome it with the principles taught at Life Launch Centers.
Joe Newman
Chief Information Officer - Joe has a BA in Human Development and Family Studies and an AS in Business & Marketing. After nearly 20 years in marketing he finally found how those two degrees go together.
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Joe is a professional photographer, video producer, design artist and has an extensive background in advertising. Joe's greatest achievement and joy is raising his 8 children with his amazing wife, Emily. They live to play with their kids on the boat, coaching wrestling, going to football games, dance recitals and making music together.
Kimball DeLaMare
Chief Clinical Director - LCSW Kimball is an experienced clinician, administrator and program developer with over 35 years of experience in providing mental health services to clients in a variety of settings.
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Mr. DeLaMare was the founding Board President of NATSAP, a co-founder of several treatment programs and an innovator in treatment delivery. Kimball has visited over 350 programs nationwide and is a regular presenter at national and regional conferences. He is deeply in love with his wife Lisa of 28 years along with his kids and grandkids.
Micheal Dinsmore
Director of Community Relations - Michael has been in the mental health industry for six years building connections in communities. Served on prevention coalitions and eduction committees throughout Utah.
More about Kimball
Michale is a passionate professional to bring better mental health services to the family and community. He and his wife "Mama Lisa" have 5 kids, with 3 in-laws. They enjoy sports, family time playing games together, and spending time in Pine Valley on the ranch.
Arden Smith
MBA, ALSUDC - Arden is a licensed counselor with experience in secure-care, residential, and outpatient environments. Arden has an MBA in Healthcare Management and has worked from severe psychiatric to substance abuse treatment.
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He also served as the chair of the residential best practice committee of a large corporation and helped develop and implement best practice standards for several residential programs. He enjoys and is committed to spending time with his large blended family and became a very happy grandfather in 2017. He has an eye for detail and loves to build. Working with his hands is good therapy.