mental health team
Jone Lokahi Vuikadavu
Mental Health Therapist, LCSW
Lokahi is a husband and a father who values time with his beautiful wife, their beloved daughters, family, sports, learning and growing. A few quotes that he tries to adopt in his life is one shared by Henry Eyring “'I never met a man (woman/child) I couldn't learn something from"' and by Thomas S Monson “See others as they may become”. Lokahi knows that as fellow travelers in this journey of life, we all have potential, we all have something to contribute, we all have worth, and that has been his approach with the work that he does in the human service field and more importantly at home where he feels that it is important to invest our best efforts. He has been blessed with opportunities of life experiences; school opportunities where he attended BYUH for some time and then graduated from BYU Provo with a Bachelors in Family Studies including a Master’s in Social Work from UVU; work opportunities that have created environments to practice what he has learnt and to learn from others including the adoption of various interventions that he now uses to help those in need. Some of the interventions that he has used and also learnt are EMDR, concepts of CBT, DBT, ACT, strength-based focus, motivational interviewing, play therapy, Autplay therapy, sand tray therapy, attachment focused approach, solution focused, client centered, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy. He recognizes that one of the most important things in therapy is to meet individuals where they are at and help be a guide, and support for them to where they want to go with the tools that they need. He considers the trust placed on him to help with that journey, a great blessing and a privilege.
Brittany Rich
Mental Health Therapist, AMFT
Brittany is a marriage and family therapist. She got her undergrad in Psychology at UVU and her graduate degree at Arizona State University. She is trained in the Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Therapy as well as a wide range of other methods of therapy. She loves to bake. If she wasn’t a therapist she would love to open her own bakery! She loves to watch movies with her husband and explore new places with her family.
Jennifer Romero
Mental Health Therapist, CSW
Jennifer recently graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from Utah Valley University after earning her Bachelor of Science in Family Science. Through her education, professional experiences, and personal experiences, she developed a strong passion for working with children, adolescents, individuals, and families. Jennifer loves helping clients feel supported, understood, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward personal growth and healing.
Jennifer has experience working in both school and therapeutic settings, where she has supported clients with concerns related to anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, family relationships, life transitions, and stress. She takes a warm, strengths-based, and relational approach to therapy while incorporating concepts from CBT, DBT, attachment-focused work, motivational interviewing, family systems, and play-based interventions. Jennifer believes therapy should be a supportive space where clients feel safe being themselves and know they do not have to navigate challenges alone. As a Spanish-speaking therapist, she also values providing culturally responsive care and creating an environment where clients from different backgrounds feel welcomed and understood.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and loved ones, snuggling with her dog, traveling, hiking, watching shows and movies, and continuing to learn and grow both personally and professionally. She feels grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside clients in their healing journeys and to support individuals and families as they work toward their goals.
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