Bryant Jenks, LMFT (He/Him) is the Program Manager over School Based Services, PREP Team, and the Bridge Program. He is a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Regional Coordinator helping law enforcement improve their skills on how they deal with mental health situations in the community. When he is able to do therapy, Bryant specializes in doing in-home Family Therapy using experiential activities, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral therapy techniques. Bryant is TBRI-informed.
Bryant enjoys running, sports, camping, and fishing.
Erin Awerkamp, LCSW (She/Her) is the supervising therapist over the PREP and School Based (Provo/Nebo Districts) teams. She graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work from Utah Valley University and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Utah. She has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and providing group therapy in both outpatient and residential settings. Erin has received specialized training to assess prodromal symptoms of psychosis vs an episode of psychosis as well as provide diagnostic clarification. She utilizes CBTp, DBT for psychosis, EMDR, ACT, and motivational interviewing treatment to focus on the client’s goals and their preferred approach to therapy.
Erin is married with three children and loves to play games with her family. She loves to spend time outside gardening, camping, and playing at the splash pad.
Dr. Mack Whitehead, DO (He/Him) attended medical school in Denver, Colorado after which he completed psychiatry residency training in Charlotte, NC. He has specific interests in helping those who may experience reality different from others, such as with psychosis. As a resident, he was the psychiatrist and clinical director for a first episode psychosis team in Charlotte, NC. He looks forward to working with the PREP team and taking the best aspects of his experience with both teams to continue to grow and develop the treatment of individuals with first episode psychosis here in Utah County. He has experience working closely with the patient and family to find the best options available to alleviate suffering and promote understanding and healing for all involved.
Dawn Davies, RN (She/Her) is a registered nurse who received her bachelor degree from UVU. She has worked in behavioral health for almost 9 years and it is her passion. She spent 3 years at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute on the CAT unit, which specializes in difficult diagnoses for teen patients all across the country, and worked with some of the most respected medical professionals in the nation. Dawn has experience working with patients ages 4 and up and strongly believes in treatment from a holistic approach.
Dawn enjoys spending time with her family and dog, whether it’s going on random adventures, trying new cuisine, or staying home with a good show.
In his spare time, David enjoys playing piano, reading, playing games (video and board), cooking, and spending time with his significant other.
Gavin Telford, LCSW (He/Him) graduated from the University of Utah with his masters degree in Social Work and has been working with the PREP team since 2018. His work history includes working as a coordinator for Utah’s Strengthening Families program for two years. He worked as a social worker for Alpine School District, primarily working with adolescents. He also spent time working with Wasatch Behavioral Health as a therapist for Vantage Point working with the youth there.
Gavin looks forward to continue helping clients work toward their mental health goals, and meet the individual and family needs of those in his community.
Brent Laney, OTDR/L (He/Him) graduated with a Bachelors in psychology at California State University, Chico. He then became a psychosocial rehabilitation provider in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he worked with people of all ages and many different diagnoses for 6 years. Brent then moved to Texas and completed his doctorate in occupational therapy at Baylor University. Brent has a desire to help others improve their daily functioning, achieve their goals, and live meaningful and purposeful lives.
Brent is married and has two young children. He enjoys reading, coloring, and doing jigsaw puzzles with his kids. Brent and his wife enjoy hiking, fishing, and cooking together.
Lucy Perkins, LCSW graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in Social Work. Before joining the PREP team, she worked as a Crisis Therapist at Wasatch Receiving Center, where she supported individuals in crisis and helped them access resources. Her background also includes serving as a coach with Community Action Services/Circles Utah Valley, where she partnered with families, volunteers, and community leaders to break the cycle of poverty through meaningful relationships, community support, and education. Lucy has received specialized training to be able to assess the presence of psychosis by utilizing the SIPS and SCID assessments. Additionally, she has been trained in CBTp, DBT for psychosis, and motivational interviewing to best meet the needs of people experiencing psychosis.
She is passionate about helping clients strengthen their mental health, achieve personal and family goals, and build resilience. She looks forward to continuing her work of empowering individuals and fostering healthier, stronger communities. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, and especially loves being with her grandchildren, who are the joy her life.
Carrie Browning, B.S., graduated from Utah Valley University with her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement. Carrie started at Wasatch Behavioral Health with certifications in Peer Support and Family Peer Support. During which time Carrie had the opportunity to work on the Peer Review Board for the University of Pittsburgh, to assist with a PHD project, and coordinate with the Division of Health and Human Services in an effort to improve working standards for peers.
During this time Carrie gained useful knowledge which has assisted her in her current position of Case Manager. Her research skills have been an asset to the new position.
Carrie has volunteered as an advocate at the Children’s Justice Center and as a reading tutor at Slate Canyon Youth Center. In her spare time Carrie enjoys reading, writing poetry, and playing volleyball.
Ros Anna Worthen is a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Certified Family Peer Support Specialist. She serves as a Facilitator for 12-Step Addiction Recovery Groups and Family Support meetings. Currently pursuing a degree in Social Work at Utah Valley University (UVU), Ros Anna is a person in long-term recovery herself. She considers it a blessing and a privilege to walk alongside others on their recovery journeys and finds deep joy in witnessing the progress and healing they experience.
Peer Support Specialists are individuals with lived experience who have faced and overcome challenges similar to those of the people they support. Drawing from their own journey, they offer valuable insight, hope, and guidance rooted in firsthand knowledge of the recovery and healing process. Ros Anna exemplifies this role by providing compassionate mentorship to both clients and their families as they navigate the complexities of mental health and recovery.