Counseling

Salt Lake County Youth Services has several different no-cost therapy programs to meet the needs of youth and families in our community.

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Counseling Services

Counseling Locations

Meet our Therapists

Counseling Services

We offer the following services:

Free walk-in crisis counseling for youth ages 8-17 at one of our two Juvenile Receiving Center (JRC) locations (South Salt Lake and West Jordan). Referrals for additional services can be made at time of walk-in and may include referral for one of our other therapy programs. Walk-in therapy is typically available at either location between 10am and 8pm Monday through Friday with limited weekend availability in South Salt Lake only. Case Management services are available 24 hours a day at our South Salt Lake location and from 8am to 8pm Monday through Friday at the West Jordan location. Please note; crisis counseling is based on therapist availability and is not guaranteed.
8 weeks of free mental health therapy for youth ages 8-17 that reside in Salt Lake County. There are no income requirements for this service. Youth with private insurance that will likely need longer-term counseling may be referred to their insurance company to see a provider in their network.
On-going (longer-term) mental health therapy for those youth and young adults that qualify financially (ages 8-24). Our target population for this service is Medicaid clients, under-insured clients, and un-insured clients. Please contact us to see if you qualify.
Substance Use Disorder counseling for youth up to age 20. We provide an assessment and Standard Out-Patient treatment or referral to another agency for youth who need a higher level of care. We are able to provide this service to all youth that reside in Salt Lake County with no income or insurance restrictions.

Meet Our Clinical Team

Section Manager

Corylyn Ybarra

Corylyn is the Clinical Section Manager. With a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, She specializes in working with children and adolescents.

Treatment Supervisor

David Christensen

With a master’s degree in Social Work, David has experience working with at-risk and delinquent youth within the child welfare and criminal justice system.

Treatment Supervisor

JD Green

JD is a Treatment Supervisor and has worked in various capacities in child welfare including as a caseworker, therapist, supervisor and clinical consultant.

Meet Our Therapists

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Chris Bereshnyi

Chris has been with Salt Lake County Youth Services for over 20 years. With a Master’s degree in Social Work, Chris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2014.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Christian Ruske

Christian Ruske holds an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling and a B.A. in Psychology. He is also board certified as a National Certified Counselor.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Cynthia Ortiz

Cindy has 9 years of clinical experience with adults, teens, and children. She uses an attachment-focused approach, also providing services in Spanish.

Certified Social Worker

Daniel Zea

Daniel is a Certified Social Worker and obtained his Master's degree in Social Work. He has worked with diverse populations, providing support and therapeutic interventions for clients.

Licensed Certified Social Worker

Dennis Sellis

Dennis began working as a therapist in 2021. With Youth Services, Dennis provides therapeutic services in mental health and substance abuse treatment at the West Jordan location.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Desiree Steadman-Gallegos

Desiree provides Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Holistic therapy and Psychotherapy.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Elyse Roberts

Elyse has been with Youth Services since 2012 as a family therapist, currently in our outpatient Substance Abuse Program and general mental health counseling.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kent Larson

Kent works with the general population of clients as well as in the mental health and substance abuse outpatient therapy programs with youth and their families.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Luis Mejia

With a Master’s degree in Social Work with emphasis in Substance Abuse Counseling, Luis provides bilingual services to youth with mental and substance use disorders.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Melanie Soledade

Melanie Soledade is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a background in educational counseling & working with at-risk youth in the criminal justice system. Melanie has been working with adolescents & their families for over 20 years.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Rolando Reboiro

Rolando is certified as a Clinical Trauma and Mind-Body Bridging professional, as well as a Thought Field and Mindfulness-Based Therapist.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Shaon Primus

Shaon has been with Youth Services since 2022 and holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. He provides individual, and family therapy at our West Jordan location.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Stacey Hembury

Stacey has been with Youth Services since 2016 as a family therapist. She provides treatment services in our substance abuse programs and mental health counseling.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Tracie Baldwin

Tracie earned a Master’s degree in Social Work. She has worked at Youth Services since 2006 and has been a therapist, since 2011. Tracie works on our In-Home team.

Certified Social Worker

Vanessa Rocha

Vanessa is a licensed Certified Social Worker and Educator. She has experience working with youth in the foster system, crisis care and in school-based settings.