Meet Our Beacon Therapy Team

Bryan Teuscher, LCSW

Clinic Director

Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Grief.

I have had the joy of connecting with and helping others since I was little, and I think that is what prompted me to go into the mental health field (well, that and because cardigans are my preferred business attire).

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I enjoy the current work I do immensely. To get here, some of my benchmarks include a B.A. in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work (MSW), both from BYU. I am a currently licensed LCSW in Utah and have completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

I grew up in Eastern Idaho with a strong love of the outdoors. That said, while I love hiking, camping, and the occasional fishing, I often pick an afternoon with a book over anything else. I am an impulsive traveler (usually deciding to go on a road trip an hour before leaving), and enjoy being with friends and family.

I’m a firm believer that all gatherings are better when food is included, and I avoid the gym like the plague, but I get exercise and sunshine in the mountains or by trying to develop my green thumb in my garden. (It’s still a work in progress).

Phoebe Kung, LCSW

Therapist

Specialties: Anxiety & panic, depression, trauma, motivation issues, low self-esteem, and career difficulties.

My expertise is in challenges arising from anxiety/panic, depression, trauma, motivation issues, low self-esteem, and career difficulties. I also have experience with divorce and separation, isolation, or loneliness, and struggles with interpersonal relationships.

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In my last job, I provided therapy for people of different ages, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc. I also know many community resources in the state of Utah and am happy to connect you with them if needed.

I was born in Hong Kong and grew up in the island of Hawai’i. My mother worked in the helping profession throughout her life and inspired me to take the same route. I have a B.A. in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from BYU.

Some fun facts about me – My husband and I have a son, along with lots and lots of furry animals. We love dogs and cats alike, and I recently adopted some chickens to join the family as well. I have been trying to pick up a green thumb by learning how to garden. On my spare time, I enjoy pulling weeds and finding goods at farmer markets.

Pam Hill, LCSW

Therapist

Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Domestic Violence

At times we all find ourselves in situations that we think no one else will understand. It’s easy to self-sabotage and self-criticize when you have no one to talk to. We often find ourselves putting up barriers instead of boundaries and unintentionally blocking those that want to help us. Therapy allows us to self-reflect, feel empowered, and increase our happiness.

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I hope to provide an environment where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings. My approach is from the strengths-based perspective. I believe we all have strengths that will allow positivity to come from our experiences. I will help you build skills to overcome negative feelings and emotions so that you can become the version of yourself that you want to be.

As overwhelming as it may feel, take the next step to reach for help. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you to discover a person that is secure, strong, and confident.

Tonia Ferguson, MA, MFT, AMFT

Therapist

Specialties: Trauma, Addiction and Grief.

I am a Chicana psychotherapist, I work with individuals, couples and families; adolescents and adults.

I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and have worked with people in law enforcement, active duty and retired veterans of the military.

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I have an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and have worked for the Superior Court of California as a judicial secretary and taught social emotional learning cultural art classes in state prisons and juvenile halls in the state of California. I wanted to be a lawyer, but life guided me to a path as a psychotherapist instead.

My therapy approach is client-centered and strength-based. I am trained and use the following modalities:

CBT/DBT, Solution-focused, Polyvagal, Emotionally-focused therapy (EFIT, EFT, EFFT), Gottman Certified, Motivational Interviewing, Bowenian, Narrative, and art therapy techniques.

I am married for nearly two decades, have three children (son 23, daughter 21, daughter 13), I have two pit bulls who I love and I am a person of color (Mexican, Native American). I love going to Disneyland and I have a season pass. I love being near the beach. I love cooking all kinds of foods. I love reading and teaching. I am adjunct professor at two universities, where I teach graduate students that are obtaining a masters degree in psychotherapy.

Karen Muñoz

Clinical Social Worker

Specialties: Anxiety, depression, addiction, interpersonal challenges, trauma, grief.

I’m a clinical social worker that is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can share openly and honestly without fear of judgment. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with things like anxiety, depression, addiction, and interpersonal challenges, including those navigating trauma and grief.

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I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and I’m fluent in Spanish and English. My Chilean upbringing instilled in me a strong work ethic and a commitment to service. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work.

In my free time, I cherish spending time with my husband and two young children. I also enjoy cooking delicious Chilean meals and exploring new culinary adventures from around the world.

I believe in the inherent strength and potential within each individual, and my approach is grounded in the belief that change is possible. I value human connection and the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life. I utilize a variety of techniques to help clients reconnect with their existing strengths and cultivate new resources to support their progress toward achieving their desired goals.

I am confident that together, we can create a meaningful and transformative journey towards healing and personal growth.

Heather Jones, PhD, LCSW

Therapist

Specialties: Personality disorders, trauma, chronic pain, dementias, adults with ASD and ADHD, life transitions, including aging.

Hello, I’m Heather Jones. I was born in Texas and raised in the Washington, DC area. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from George Mason University, and my Master’s in Social Work and PhD in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago.

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I am a licensed clinical social worker and have over 22 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families. I take a collaborative approach to therapy and tailor approaches to fit each person’s needs, including use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotional Freedom, and various alternative approaches.

My areas of skill include treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, grief, chronic pain, dementia, adults with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD, caregiver stress and burnout, life transitions, including aging changes, and marital and family challenges.

You will be supported in an open, interactive, and safe therapeutic environment, which will facilitate learning and growth. I use strategic and educational interventions to assist with internalizing and practicing skills for the betterment of your emotional health and interpersonal relationships.

I am invested in helping you navigate your journey to create a happier, more content life.

I look forward to working with you.

Kurt Sproul, ACMHC

Therapist

Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Addiction

We all have stressors. The question is: “how do we best cope and thrive?”

The good news is there are many tried and true approaches, evidence-based practices (EBPs) to help you get better and do better … no matter what combination of troubles!

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So, when I’m not planting trees or playing fetch with my dog Lolo that’s what I enjoy doing – collaborating with you to figure out what is causing your lack of ease (dis-ease) and work on getting you better. I’m passionate about it!

After losing my oldest son-in-law to addiction and suicide, I decided to get a masters in mental health and substance use disorders and learn all I could. The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School taught how to treat the whole person with everything that is going on all at once. It’s called integrated recovery for co-occurring disorders. We are each uniquely complex and layered; so are our disorders that combine with a synergy to give us our unique dis-ease.

I am having fun living the best of my life … moment to moment … breath by breath. I’ve been through a lot in my 68 years! I have a few heroes I follow and a couple suggestions for you already: Dr. Shauna Shapiro (watch her YouTube TedTalk on Mindfulness), Deepok Chopra, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle … just to mention a few … also check out Dr. Bruce Lipton – How to Reprogram Your Mind, on YouTube. There’s so much cool stuff to learn and directions to grow!

We are creators and explorers, but we are sometimes hobbled by programming and skills that no longer serve us. We are meant for fulfillment, and that’s what we all deserve.

Sarah Neal, CSW

Therapist

Specialties: Individuals and Families.

I was born and raised in Kentucky until I moved to Utah in 2019 for school. I am a recent graduate from the University of Utah and have spent the last two years working with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. I love going to the beach and country concerts, but I often choose to spend my time reading a book.

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I hope to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe to share where you’re at and what you need. Together, we can learn more about your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, effective coping skills, and building self-esteem. Through the use of a trauma-focused lens, we can learn what works best for you.

I’m excited to see the growth this journey will bring!

Alyssa Milovich, CSW

Therapist

Specialties: Grief Therapy

For the past six years, I’ve helped adults and families navigate the challenges of life transitions, chronic conditions, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of anxiety and depression. I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of Utah, where I developed a holistic understanding of mental health. I believe that well-being is not just an internal journey—it’s influenced by our environment, relationships, and, most importantly, the relationship we have with ourselves.

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Our emotions are messengers, alerting us to deeper desires or unacknowledged needs. By understanding the systems that affect our unease, we can begin to create meaningful change. I specialize in Grief Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailoring my approach to each client’s unique situation.

Grief Therapy can provide support through the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of loss, whether due to life changes, transitions, or the death of a loved one. Solution-Focused Therapy builds on your existing strengths, empowering you to create positive change and reduce distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers tools to recognize how your thoughts and behaviors shape your emotional well-being, helping you reclaim control.

In my practice, I use evidence-based interventions and work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values. At the core of my approach is respect for your lived experience and a commitment to providing a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe, supported, and heard. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and a deeper connection with yourself and those around you.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, meeting new people, and traveling! I can’t wait to meet you!

Kimberly Watson, CSW, MSW

Therapist

Specialties: Aging, Seniors, Greif

Navigating the nuances of aging can be challenging, not only for the individual, but for their families and caregivers as well. This can be a time of significant change and adaptation for everyone. As someone who has been a caregiver for our elderly parents for some time and was blessed to care for our dad in hospice, I am empathetic to the fear and apprehension that can accompany these life changes that occur as we age. Grief can also be a common part of the experience and is not limited to when our loved ones pass on. Individuals who are aging often mourn themselves as they lose their independence and function.

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Since graduating with my MSW from UVU, I have been working with the elderly and aging population for about 6 years. I have been the primary caretaker for my husband's elderly parents since 2018 including caring for dad in hospice before he passed. I continue to care for mom currently at a relatively high level of ADL assistance. I have experienced SNF from both sides, as a family member of a patient and as a therapist now. Both have provided me a very unique insight into the needs of those in the facilities as well as the needs of the facilities.

I am a client-centered strengths based approach with a focus on CBT and DBT modalities. Although, I utilize motivational interviewing significantly and also enjoy creating activities that are "outside the box". I have utilized expressive arts like painting, drawing, planting/gardening, etc. and am always looking for new ways to help clients express their emotions.

A little about me, I am married and have 6 children. As a family, we all enjoy softball and our two adorable dogs. I consider myself to be an LGBTQIA Ally and am passionate about accessibility to mental health services. I am so happy to work with the Geriatric population.

Annie Baum, SSW, MSW, CSW

Therapist

Specialties: Gerontology, Behavioral Health

After 20 years working with children and youth in behavioral health, I found gerontology equally challenging and rewarding. As a clinician who specializes in working with clients who have comorbid medical conditions in addition to behavioral health needs, my therapeutic approach focuses on exploring the transformations of relationships, a person’s sense of self and their place in society through the aging process

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During my social work journey, I have worked with youth and families in various capacities, including both case management and clinical services. Part-time, I continue crisis work, assessing pediatric behavioral health challenges, acute suicidality, and crisis response safety planning. While finding new talents in serving our aging population, a piece of my heart will always be found with child & adolescent psychology.

I have a B.S. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Southern Utah University. I worked as a Social Service Worker at the Bachelor's level before persuing my Master’s in Social Work to work with people in a therapeutic role.

I was born and raised in a small Utah town that has seen more change in my lifetime than I could have ever imagined. I am a mother of three busy children. Our home is usually filled with many different music genres in every room and a few extra children taking snacks from the fridge. I am exploring hobbies for myself outside children activities, sports and education. My Husband and I enjoy spending time in our Utah mountains any time, but love summer time the most.

Angela Shah, ACMHC

Therapist

Specialties: ADHD, Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Deviant Behavior, Trauma Focused and Recovery Oriented

I am an individual who strives to create a comfortable, empowering space with clients so that we are able to navigate, address, and accomplish any of the goals decided by you within our shared time and space. As a clinician who is a Queer, Person of Color I find it important to highlight and emphasize the importance of safety and empowerment in sessions. It is inherently political and radical to engage in an activity where you are aiming to better yourself, environment, and life overall! As your therapist, I hope that we are able to foster a space that allows you to feel that you can truly be safe and accepted.

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My previous experiences have allowed me to work alongside those navigating addiction and recovery (substances and behaviors), deviant behaviors, systemic trauma and abuse, childhood and recent life trauma, grief that comes with death and/or life changes, those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and anger management. These experiences have allowed me to build collaborative, inquisitive relationships through open communication and my curiosity and passion to learn from the expert in the room--you! Together, we will work on developing a treatment that best fits your needs and is in line with evidence-based practices that can aid in emotional regulation, changing unhelpful and destructive thinking, mindfulness and acceptance, exploring your relationship with your emotions, and navigating relationships with others and even yourself.

I have completed my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Stetson University and also have my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Evolutionary and Ecology Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I enjoy being outside for a nice walk and/or hike, watching eerie horror movies (no slasher's for me though), crocheting, traveling, reading, getting tattoos, and finding other things I love and enjoy! Though I thought I was more of a beach/ocean person, I find that the mountains are where I truly belong and due to that, I have found myself back in my home state of Colorado! Even though I am in Colorado, I will be providing sessions via Telehealth as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah, meaning that I am under supervision and working towards my full licensure in Utah.

Lorna Hall

Practice Manager

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Jessica Teuscher

Intake Coordinator

I have an Associate’s in Medical Assisting and a Bachelor’s in Health Science. I worked for 6 years in the Medical field with primary and specialty care physicians until we moved back to the mountains of Idaho a couple of years ago. I live with my husband and soon to be 4 kids under the age of 6. I teach piano lessons and enjoy spending time with family. I love riding horses, skiing, camping, dirt biking, snowmobiling, boating, fishing, hiking and new adventures with my children.

Brittney Howard

Intake Coordinator

My name is Brittney and I live in North Salt Lake, UT with my husband, daughter, and our three cats. I have been with Beacon Therapy since May and work as an Intake Coordinator for our facility clients. I love children's books and spreading the importance of literacy. I'm a big Disney fan and love visiting Disney World with my family. I also enjoy building Lego in my free time.

Jessica Curtis

Intake Coordinator

I am one of the intake coordinators that mostly helps in the background with the nursing facilities. I live in Idaho with my husband and two kids. We love living in Idaho and all the beauty and adventure that it offers in the Summer but do not like it in the winter. I love being outside camping with my family. Playing games with them and relaxing in a hammock reading a good book are some of my favorite things to do. When I get spare time at home, which isn't often with a 5 year old and 3 year old running around, I like to play my music on a few instruments as well as wood burning, or pyrography.

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Our team of dedicated and compassionate therapists is ready to support you on your journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life. Whether you’re facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, we’re here to help. Reach out today to schedule your first appointment and start building the life you want.

Meet Our Beacon Therapy Team

Bryan Teuscher, LCSW

Clinic Director

Phoebe Kung, LCSW

Therapist

Pam Hill, LCSW

Therapist

Tonia Ferguson, MA, MFT, AMFT

Therapist

Karen Muñoz

Clinical Social Worker

Heather Jones, PhD, LCSW

Therapist

Kurt Sproul, ACMHC

Therapist

Sarah Neal, CSW

Therapist

Alyssa Milovich, CSW

Therapist

Kimberly Watson, CSW, MSW

Therapist

Annie Baum, SSW, MSW, CSW

Therapist

Angela Shah, ACMHC

Therapist

Lorna Hall

Practice Manager

Jessica Teuscher

Intake Coordinator

Brittney Howard

Intake Coordinator

Jessica Curtis

Intake Coordinator

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