Heather Stephenson is a licensed mental health professional with 16 years of experience in private practice in Logan, Utah. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2009 and became a Registered Play Therapist in 2012, later earning her RPT-S credential in 2015. She has been actively involved with the Utah Association for Play Therapy, serving as past President and current Treasurer. Most recently, she became EMDR Certified and now provides consultation on integrating EMDR with play therapy.
Sarah Stroup is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Registered Play Therapist™ supervisor. She has a group practice, Monarch Family Counseling, with locations in Lehi, Herriman, and South Jordan. Monarch Family Counseling offers play therapy supervision and is an approved APT continuing education provider for the Monarch Training Center. Sarah works with people throughout their lifespan to help them achieve the best version of themselves. She has a passion for working with kids/teens who need a safe place to process big feelings and learn to cope with them, couples who are looking to reconnect and reignite their relationship, trauma-including betrayal, attachment, and women who need space to take care of their own mental health needs. She is especially passionate about attachment and helping people find the right relationships they need to grow. She utilizes empirically supported modalities such as EMDR, experiential therapy, sand tray therapy, and CBT.
Maggi Leavitt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist™ – Supervisor. She earned Bachelors in family studies and a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University. Maggi owns Yellow Leaf Counseling where she primarily works with children and teens. Maggi Maggi is also a co-owner of Monarch Training Center where she provides trainings and RPT Supervision. Maggi is the current President of the Utah Association for Play Therapy Board. Her specialties include play therapy, trauma, attachment issues, depression and anxiety. She has speciality trainings in Autplay, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. She is passionate about helping others see their full potential and is a huge fan of Brene Brown's work. Maggi loves being outdoors and traveling. She loves being a wife and mom and has recently taken up the hobby of knitting which helped her survive doing telehealth during COVID-19. Now everyone who knows her ends up with a knitted blanket! Maggi and Sarah met in graduate school and have been best friends since. They created Monarch Training Center to help encourage and train other therapist in play therapy. They love what they do and try to include fun and interactive trainings.
Jared Andes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor, and Vice President of the Utah Association for Play Therapy. He is a graduate of the Play Therapy Leadership Academy and serves as the Clinical Editor of the Play Therapy™ Magazine. Jared is the owner of Full Spectrum Counseling, where he works with children, teens, and families navigating anxiety, depression, autism, and selective mutism. He integrates Jungian Analytical Play Therapy to support healing, symbolic expression, and self-discovery. A passionate presenter and advocate, Jared is dedicated to promoting neurodiversity-affirming, play-based approaches that foster connection, growth, and emotional well-being.
John Burr, LCSW, RPT-S, RST-C/T, is a licensed clinical social worker, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™, and Registered Sand Therapy Consultant/Trainer with over 40 years of clinical experience. He is the founder of Evergreen Counseling, where he provides clinical services, supervision, and professional training. John is a founding member of the Utah Association for Play Therapy and served on its board for 28 years, including roles as President, Vice President, and other leadership positions. He has contributed significantly to the advancement of play therapy within the region. He specializes in play therapy and sandtray therapy with children, adolescents, and families. As a national presenter, John provides experiential training to help clinicians develop practical skills and build confidence in using play-based approaches in clinical practice.
Holly Willard LCSW, RPT-S is the owner of Grandview Family Counseling, a private practice in Bountiful, Utah. Holly Willard completed her Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2000 and received her LCSW in 2002. Since that time, she has worked in various clinical settings from school counseling, residential care, foster-care, outpatient clinics and private practice. Holly Willard has extensive background working with children, teens and families. Holly is an adjunct professor at Utah Valley University and contributor to local television news and radio. She is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and presents nationally on play therapy topics. Holly Willard is the past president of Utah Play Therapy Board. Holly Willard is certified in TF-CBT and EMDR trained.
