Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW
Owner & Executive Director of Wasatch Family Therapy
PhD University of Louisiana at Monroe, MSW University of Utah
Licensed in UT (in-person and virtual), AZ (virtual), ID (virtual)
I help women develop a strong sense of self and take good care of themselves while caring for others. I help couples create partnership families.
Client Ages: 18+
Client Population: Young Adults, Women, Couples
Specialties: Women’s Mental Health, Couples therapy, Faith Crisis and Expansive, Religious Trauma, Religion and Mental Health, Assertiveness & Communication, Abuse and Trauma, Family Therapy with Adult Children, Supervision & Consultation, Coaching
Therapeutic Modalities: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Informed, Coaching
Trainings: Externship and Core Skills in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Play Therapy Training, UAMFT Approved Supervisor
Professional Memberships
Member of National Association of Social Workers
Member of Mormon Mental Health Association
Member of Council on Social Work Education
Member of LGBTQ Affirmative Therapists Guild of Utah
Board Member of National Association of Social Workers Utah Chapter
Executive Leadership Team Salt Lake County A Bolder Way Forward Utah
Certifications:
Certificate in Religious Trauma Studies (GCRR)
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (ABCSW)
Board Certified in Clinical Supervision (ABCSW)
License Numbers: UT# LCSW-333103-3501; ID# LCSW-43791; AZ# LCSW-21758
Fun Facts: Host of Ask Dr. Julie Hanks Podcast, Adjunct Faculty and Former Assistant Professor MSW Utah Valley University, Author of The Assertiveness Guide for Women & The Burnout Cure, Media Personality, loves hot chocolate, chips and guacamole, water skier, wake surfer, reading, true crime junkie, songwriting and singing.
Pronouns: She/Her
Dr. Hanks waitlist is currently closed for new therapy clients.
Dr. Hanks is accepting new coaching clients world-wide focused on short-term problem solving, advice, and guidance regarding emotional health, relationships, work-life integration, partnership, and more.
Private practice consultations: Dr. Hanks consults regularly mental health therapists in private practice on how to build a successful business, expand your solo practice into a larger clinic, gain media interviews, social media marketing, and build a strong online practice presence