Raegan Velasquez, CMHC

With 25 years of experience in child development and more than a decade in mental health and addiction counseling, I bring a compassionate, whole-person approach to therapy. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) with experience in both methadone treatment and outpatient recovery settings.

My approach is rooted in meeting each client where they are, integrating mind-body awareness and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing.

Having started my mental health career later in life, I understand the courage it takes to change course and seek growth. This lived experience shapes my belief that it’s never too late to heal, and that meaningful transformation is always possible.

Outside of therapy I enjoy crafts, watercolor painting and camping—activities that reconnect me with creativity, nature and joy.

Expertise: trauma, emotional regulation and substance use disorders

Therapies: EMDR, DBT and harm reduction

Background: 10 years at Salt Lake Behavioral rehab and inpatient psych

Education: M.A, The Chicago School, Clinical Mental Health Counseling