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 Utah National Association of Social Worker

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 openings for in person sessions in Sandy, UT and virtually in AZ, ID, UT.

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