Team
MEET THE TEAM
The Care Team
At High West Counseling, every person on our team plays a meaningful role in your care. From the therapists who walk alongside you through life's most difficult moments to the administrative staff who make scheduling and support feel effortless, we're here together — with one shared goal: to make your experience feel personal, connected, and safe. Whether you're reaching out for the first time or returning for another session, you'll find a team that's genuinely invested in your healing and committed to creating a space where real change can happen.
Owner, Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Approach
I draw from multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. I have additional training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, existential psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), which allows me to explore both present-day concerns and the deeper patterns that shape how clients understand themselves and navigate their lives.
Client Focus
I work with adults 18 and older navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. While I provide support for general mental health needs, I have a particular interest in working with high-performing adults who may appear successful on the outside while struggling with anxiety, pressure, perfectionism, or overwhelm beneath the surface.
Owner & Therapist
Approach
I take a direct approach to therapy. I create a clear treatment plan focused on producing meaningful results while building the insight and skills needed for long-term growth. I draw from multiple evidence-based modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to ensure treatment is both effective and tailored to the individual.
Client Focus
I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. I also have specialized training in working with professionals— including first responders, military, and business leaders—with a focus on the unique mental health challenges that can come with high-pressure careers.
Kortney Tankersley, CSW
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Therapist
Approach
The foundation of my therapeutic style is authenticity,
intentionality, and alignment. I take a warm, collaborative, and
holistic approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based and somatic
interventions to address both emotional and physiological experiences.
I tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs while helping them
develop greater self-awareness, strengthen trust in themselves, and
better understand the patterns that may be contributing to feelings of
being stuck or disconnected.
Client Focus
I work with individuals of all ages navigating concerns such as
anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity
exploration. I have a particular interest in supporting clients
through pivotal periods of change, including emerging adulthood,
career and relationship transitions, faith transitions, and other
experiences that invite deeper self-discovery and growth. I am
especially passionate about supporting children and adolescents (ages
6 and older) as they navigate the emotional, social, and developmental
challenges that come with growing up.
Wendy Livingston
Administrative Assistant
I have spent many years helping individuals and families connect with the mental health care and resources they need. I am passionate about mental health and believe that every person deserves to feel supported and welcomed from their very first interaction with our clinic. I take pride in helping clients navigate the process of accessing care and strive to create a positive, compassionate experience for everyone who walks through our doors. Outside of work, I love spending time with my grandchildren, making lasting memories with family, and enjoying the simple moments that bring joy and connection to life.