The State of Mental Health Practice in Utah: Trends, Challenges and Clinical Realities
This session presents data examining clinicians’ current practice realities. Presenters will share results from a recent statewide survey showing trends in caseloads, insurance challenges, supervision, and sustainability
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMFri
Stratus
Ethics
Speakers
Colleen Peterson
PhD, LMFT
Utah Valley University
Rachel Augustus
PhD, LMFT
Utah Valley University
Sarah Stroup
LMFT, RPT-S
Monarch Family Counseling
This presentation shares key findings from the Utah Mental Health Professional Practice Survey, a statewide study examining clinicians’ current practice realities. Drawing from responses across licensure types, settings, and career stages, presenters will highlight trends related to caseloads, demand and capacity, insurance participation, client financial barriers, supervision, and workforce sustainability. Emphasis will be placed on how these realities directly impact clinicians’ daily practice and well-being. The session will include reflection prompts and discussion to help clinicians contextualize the data within their own professional experiences.