Dwight Hurst LCMHC

When I was a kid I liked the movie Pete's Dragon (what am I saying? I still do) and felt that Elliott, the cartoon dragon, was a great role model, as he went around helping kids. I also felt that Nora, the lighthouse keeper and Pete's eventual adopted mom, was strong and dedicated to protecting Pete as soon as they meet, ride-or-die from day one. Contrast that with Doc Terminus, the snake oil salesman, who pretends to be a healer but is really just a heel. I started my career on psychiatric units for children and teens. Nowadays I mostly work with older teens and adults, but inside all of us lives that spark of childhood, along with the fears and doubts we learned from a young age. I love being able to help connect with that part of ourselves, and guide others to parent & protect their inner emotional parts.

I am an enemy to shame. If you come to see me you will never be judged, and never have to be anyone other than yourself. There are many many times in life when we are pressured to edit ourselves, or play a specific role. Therapy should not be one of those times. You can say anything you feel or think. Even when thoughts are unhealthy they still need to be explored. You should always be free to be you.

• Utah, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, 4963133-6004

I have been working in the mental health field since 1999, and completed my Master's degree in 2008. The positions I have held include: Psychiatric Technician in acute psychiatric care, in a hospital setting, Philhaven Healthcare and McKay Dee Hospital Activity counselor and case manager for outpatient youth services, and clinical after-school programs Residential Youth Care, Unit manager for Valley Mental Health College Counselor, Davis Applied Technology College Substance Abuse Treatment, Team manager, Davis Behavioral Health, a community clinic Mental Health Consultant, Davis County Head Start Owner and Therapist of Innovate Mental Health Solutions since 2011 My varied experience has led me to be trained in many modalities, and to hone my practice into the specialties I work with today. Mainly I focus on trauma, addiction, and major life changes.