Meet our Therapist
Dr. Jared Hawkins, Ph.D., LMFT
Dr. Jared Hawkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly a decade of therapy experience. He completed his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University and his Ph.D. in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University. In addition to seeing therapy clients, Dr. Hawkins designs mental health educational programs for Summit County. Prior to opening this practice, Jared worked as a therapist at Whole Person Counseling and Covenant Sex Therapy. He also taught as an adjunct instructor for Texas Tech University and Alliant International University and co-taught parenting classes at the BYU Child and Family Studies Lab. One of his favorite experiences was working with adolescents at New Haven Residential Treatment Center. Jared is originally from Dallas, Texas and has since fallen in love with the Utah outdoors scene.
For examples of Dr. Hawkins' research, certifications, awards, and professional memberships, see below:
Research Articles:
A Phenomenological Analysis of Emerging Adults’ Social Group Disruptions
Emerging Adults’ Experiences of Managing Social Group Disruptions
Coping With Loneliness (Part 3): Focus on What You Can Change
Coping With Loneliness (Part 4): Support Others Who Experience Loneliness
Incorporating biopsychosocial-spiritual resources in emotionally focused couple therapy
Culturally competent therapy with Latinxs: Addressing isolation
Representation of Race and Ethnicity in Counseling and Counseling Psychology Journals
Family Therapy for Substance Use among Sexual Minority Youth: A Review of Treatment Options
Community Coalitions and Professional Organizations:
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Summit County Prevention Coalition
Utah Women and Leadership Project - Bolder Way Forward Initiative
USU Extension Mental Health Initiative
International Rescue Committee
Awards:
Best of State Award, Mental Health Education
Best of State Award, Curriculum Development
National Innovation in Programming Award, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Confidence Curriculum for Youth
Certifications:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, State of Utah
Prime for Life Instructor Certification, Prevention Research Institute