Meet the Team
The heart of Live Strong House is our dedicated team of mental health professionals who live out our mission every day. From licensed therapists to life coaches who live alongside and mentor students, each team member brings unique experience, passion, and commitment to helping young men find their path forward.
Clinical Team
Haley Jex, LCSW
Co-Clinical Director / Primary Therapist
Haley holds a B.S. in Psychology and Family Studies from Weber State and an M.S. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Utah.
Jessica Walker, LCSW
Primary Therapist
Jessica received her MSW from the University of Utah and has worked extensively with teens and families.
Jordan Bybee, LCSW
Primary Therapist
Jordan holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from BYU and specializes in helping adolescents develop emotional regulation.
Kim Jensen, LCSW
Co-Clinical Director / Primary Therapist
Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW and certificate in Disabilities Studies from the University of Utah.
Academic Team
John Wagner
Academic Day Staff
John brings his passion for helping young people to our team after working in Law Enforcement and in different treatment centers in the community.
Betty Samples
Math & Science Tutor / Assistant Life Coach
Betty is currently attending Weber State University working toward a Math Teaching Degree.
Carie Olmstead
CCRP Advisor / EF Coach
Carie attended Utah State University studying special education and has worked in school settings for nine years.
Jan Rushton
Teacher
Jan Rushton is a dedicated and compassionate professional with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development from Utah State University.
Riley Anne Adams
Teacher
Riley brings dedication and expertise to the academic team, focusing on personalized education approaches.
Kim Littler
Teacher
Kim has a Bachelor’s degree in History Teaching from Utah State and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instructional Design from UVU.
Monica Prusse
Academic Director
Monica graduated from Utah State University with a B.S. in Health Education with minors in French and English.
Life Skills Team
Koins Hoffman
Transition House Life Coach
Born and raised in South Carolina, Koins brings experience as a Program Manager from Atlanta.
Jovani Lopez Gonzalez
Life Coach
Born and raised in Ogden, Utah, Jovani is working toward his Barber License and brings several years of experience in the teen treatment industry.
Wickman Taylor
Life Coach
Wickman studied business and leadership at BYU and has been with Live Strong House since 2021.
Antonio Elzy
Life Coach
Antonio has worked in the treatment industry for 3 years as a Behavioral Health Tech, Relapse Prevention Facilitator, and Case Manager.
Mark Donat
Life Coach
Mark has seven years of experience working as a guide in various wilderness programs.
Dylan Sanders
Life Coach
Dylan Sanders is a life coach who is passionate about helping others grow, find purpose, and overcome life’s challenges.
Brayden Christenson
Life Coach
Brayden brings energy and commitment to the Life Skills team.
Jaren Egan
Life Coach
Jaren’s passion for mentoring young people, combined with his calm and dependable nature, makes him a trusted role model for the students he works with each day.
Hayden Sanders
Life Coach
Hayden combines his professional experience with genuine compassion and a calm, encouraging presence. He enjoys mentoring young men as they navigate challenges, celebrate progress, and develop the confidence needed for lasting success.
Esteban Alacio
Life Coach
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Esteban pursued professional soccer before finding his passion for working in mental health.
Tilo Barboni
Assistant Life Coach
Tilo is pursuing Integrated Studies at Utah Tech. He believes in creating genuine connections.
Britton Parrish
Assistant Life Coach
Britton grew up in Anchorage, Alaska with three younger brothers.
Celyn Bluth
Assistant Life Coach
Celyn enjoys mentoring students through both everyday interactions and challenging experiences, helping them recognize their potential and develop the skills needed for lasting success.
Jacob Shaulis
Assistant Life Coach
Jacob has a passion for health and wellness and believes that caring for both physical and mental health is essential to living a balanced life.
Paul Van Orden
Assistant Life Coach
With a background in behavioral health, Paul brings experience working in both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs to Live Strong House.
Medical Staff
Mindy Johnson
Registered Nurse
Mindy graduated from Weber State University in 1998 and has been a nurse for over 24 years.
Chelsie Harris
Nurse Practitioner
Chelsie brings comprehensive medical expertise to Live Strong House.
Administration
Kelsee Webb
Program Coordinator
Kelsee graduated from BYU-Hawaii with a degree in Bio-Medicine and Mathematics.
Misti Fleming
Neurofeedback Technician / HR Manager
Misti was born and raised in Kaysville, Utah and graduated from BYU with a BA in Communications and Political Science.
Erik Rhodes
Facilities Manager
Born in Malmo, Sweden but raised in Arizona, Erik has education in automotive technology and music production.
Gray Aydelott
Admissions Director / Substance Abuse Specialist
Gray was born in Ogden with southern roots from Georgia and Tennessee. He is a professional musician and performer.
Amy Cagle
Quality Assurance & Compliance Director
Amy was a business major with an emphasis on finance at Weber State and is currently working toward her MBA.
Aaron “Eddie” Edwards
Program & Finance Director / Founder
Aaron has a B.S. in Technical Sales and Marketing from Weber State. For nearly 20 years, he owned a successful business.
Mark Spalding, LCSW
Clinical Director / Founder
Mark has a B.S. in Family Studies and Psychology from Weber State and an M.S. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Utah.
Paul Taylor
Executive Director / Founder
Paul brings 28 years of experience in residential treatment.
Professional Family Support
Beth Hillman
Parent Life Coach
Beth is a certified Life Coach and facilitator who brings personal experience from her journey with her own son in treatment.
Emil Harker
MS LMFT
Emil graduated with an MS from Utah State University and is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience.
Marilyn Siegel
Family Therapist
Marilyn holds an MA in Social Work from NYU and has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Dr. Joshua Cluff
Clinical Psychologist
Joshua holds an MA and PsyD in Clinical Psychology and is the lead psychologist of ClearView Psychological Services.