Payson Family Clinic
Meet the Team
Alex Gray, LCSW has worked for 14 years as a therapist and four years as a therapist-supervisor. He uses therapeutic modalities such as ACT, CBT, IFS, MI, EMDR, EFT, CPP, Jungian, Child-centered, Adlerian, expressive arts, and narrative. He has worked with most behavioral health needs and age. He does dyadic work (couples or parent-child therapy). One of his strengths is to address behavior at every level – its systemic and individual causes – and his awareness of the limits and strengths of every therapeutic modality. Alex works to tailor therapy to the learning style and needs of each client while keeping a strong fidelity to science and tenants of his profession. His colleagues have described him as “deeply compassionate” and “easy to work with.” Alex enjoys reading non-fiction literature that focuses on any human story, in addition to outdoor recreation. Alex is married and the father of five children.
Justin Coombs, LCSW is a therapist at the Payson Family Clinic. Justin’s approach in therapy includes client centered psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Mind-body Bridging (MBB), Acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), Play therapy, Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Justin has previously worked with those who have struggled with substance abuse and their families.
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David Sindt, LCSW started working at Wasatch Behavioral Health in May 2020 after graduating from Utah Valley University with a Master’s degree in Social Work. He works with all age ranges and genders. He has certifications in crisis intervention and is proficient in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and EMDR He has experience with teens having worked in the Nebo School District through WBH. He really enjoys the work, especially working with couples. David has also received training to provide mental health therapy for clients with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays.
Dave was born and raised in Utah and has lived in the Utah county area for the last 20 years. He enjoys many things with his free time including golf, bowling, fishing, world traveling and leisure motorcycle road cruises.
Thora Moore, LMFT is a family therapist at the Payson Family Clinic. Thora’s approach to therapy is informed by Interpersonal Neurobiology and Neurodiversity. Her primary model is an experiential family therapy called Satir Growth Model, which she uses both with families and individuals. She loves to work with clients of all ages and has previously volunteered with families living with severe mental health, as well as with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. She has a soft spot for Autism, as she has multiple family members “on the spectrum.” Thora has also received training to provide mental health therapy for clients with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays.
Thora enjoys being in nature, kayaking, hanging out with her family, practicing an ever growing list of art-forms, and finding great deals on Gothic-Victorian decor.
Diana Akan, AMFT is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at the Payson Family Clinic. Diana started at Wasatch as an Autism Aide for the Giant Steps Program and then transitioned to complete her Internship at the American Fork Family Clinic. She graduated from Capella University with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Diana has experience working with couples, families, and adults and children. Diana’s approach to therapy includes Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Diana has also received training to provide mental health therapy for clients with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays.
Diana enjoys being with her family and reading a good book when she gets the chance.
Erika Green, CSW is a therapist at Payson Family Clinic. Erika started working at Wasatch Behavioral Health as a case manager in 2017. She worked with individuals who were homeless as a case manager until 2023 when she graduated with her MSW from Pennsylvania Western University. Erika has experience working with adults and teenagers. Her approach to therapy is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Erika has received training to provide mental health therapy for clients with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays.
Erika enjoys spending time with family, tie dyeing, crafting, and playing soccer in her free time.
Outside of her clinical work, Becky enjoys traveling, spending time in nature, and incorporating somatic practices into her daily life. She values authenticity, connection, and living with intention.