SERVICES

•	Crisis Respite Nursery
•	Parenting Class
•	Adult Therapy
•	Child Therapy
•	School Presentations

 

About The FSTC Therapists

Joy O'Banion began her work as Director of the Family Support and Treatment Center in August of 1989. She holds Master's degrees in both Sociology and Social Work; she is licensed at the LCSW level and also holds the Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) certification. Joy's clinical experience includes working with both adult and child victims of abuse as well as other issues related to trauma. She has specialized in play therapy and especially enjoys working with children who have attachment and bonding difficulties.

Cindy Lee is Clinical Director at the Family Support and Treatment Center. She received a BA and an MSW from Brigham Young University, and has worked in the Youth Residential Program at Wasatch Mental Health. She is a LCSW and also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S). Cindy is the current Chair for the School of Social Work Advisory Board, BYU and is a member of the National Advisory Council for the College of Home, Family and Social Sciences, BYU. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Utah Association of Play Therapy. Cindy has been at the FSTC since 1995, and currently specializes in working with child and adult victims of trauma.

Larry Krause graduated from BYU School of Social Work with his MSW in 1995 and is now a LCSW. Larry specializes in treating trauma and sexual abuse victims including adults, adolescents and children. He is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) and currently participates in supervising trainees in play therapy. Larry also enjoys writing and playing music and uses his music as a therapeutic tool in counseling. Larry has worked at the Family Support and Treatment Center since 1995.

Erin Vasquez specializes in working with victims of trauma, sexual, and physical abuse. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in clinical social work. Erin has worked as a full-time therapist for the Family Support and Treatment Center since 1997. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), she enjoys working with children, as well as adolescents and adults. She also has training in drug and alcohol treatment.

Stuart Harper graduated from BYU in 1998 with a Master's degree in social work. He is a full-time therapist working primarily with child, adolescent, and adults of physical and sexual abuse. Stuart also works with couples and families. He is a LCSW and has also received his Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. Stuart enjoys reading, watching movies and playing golf.

Barbara Lovell is currently a CSW and has been working at Family Support and Treatment Center since August 2000. She attended and graduated from BYU School of Social Work with her MSW in 2001. Prior to working at Family Support and Treatment Center, she completed an internship at Wasatch Mental Health, where she worked in adult outpatient. Barbara works with adults, adolescents, and children, individually and in groups, specializing in the treatment of trauma, attachment issues, and abuse. She does play therapy with child clients and is working towards becoming a LCSW and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Barbara also works as the Prevention Education Specialist, giving educational presentations in the schools on public safety, abuse, mental health, and positive child guidance. Barbara's professional interests include treating depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and marital and family therapy.

Kerri Freeman is currently a LCSW and has been working at Family Support and Treatment Center since September of 2000. She attended and graduated from BYU School of Social Work with her MSW in 1998. Prior to working at Family Support and Treatment Center, she worked at Utah County Children's Justice Center with child sexual abuse victims and their families. Kerri works with adults, adolescents, and children, individually and in groups, specializing in the treatment of trauma. She also does play therapy with child clients and is working towards earning her Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential.

Tracy Cash graduated from Westminster College of Salt Lake City with a B.S. in Psychology in 1995 and earned her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2001. She has eight years of experience working with children and families. She is licensed as a CSW and expects to qualify for the LSCW and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentials in June 2003. Tracy specializes in play therapy and treating victims of trauma, abuse and bereavement. In her free time she enjoys hiking, rafting and other activities that allow her to enjoy nature..