Booth Wellness Center Staff

Dr. Garyn Gulbranson is the Executive Director of the Utah Tech University Booth Wellness Center, joining the team in 2020. He earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Pacific University and completed his doctoral internship at the University of Kansas Counseling and Psychological Services. Dr. Gulbranson completed an additional post-doctoral year at Colorado State University’s Health Network, including post-hospitalization specialty services. Dr. Gulbranson is a passionate supervisor, educator, and psychologist who works from several different treatment modalities; specializing in Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy & Brief Psychodynamic Therapy.

Jamy has been working in the mental health field at various levels for over 20 years. She provides brief therapy services for the Utah Tech campus community, and enjoys incorporating aspects of holistic wellness including breathwork, and self-care techniques.  She recognizes young adulthood is an exciting time that presents itself with its own unique challenges that she helps students navigate, including adjustment to independent living, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, substance misuse, spiritual identity, LGBTQ+ and much more. She is actively engaged with the campus community providing presentations on mental health & suicide prevention to students, faculty and staff and has also served on numerous campus committees including Utah Tech University Staff Association President – Elect, Utah Women in Higher Education Board and is a 2023& 2024 recipient of Top 50 Women Leaders in Utah by Women We Admire.

Jenny brings a unique blend of expertise to university counseling, seamlessly integrating therapeutically applied role-playing games into her practice. With over 6 years of experience delivering therapy services tailored to college students’ needs, Jenny holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University. Her approach combines academic rigor with innovative therapeutic techniques, ensuring a holistic and effective support system for her clients.

Reagan joined the Booth Wellness Center team in January 2024. A proud graduate of Utah Tech, Reagan earned her Associate of Science in 2022 and her bachelor’s degree in Individualized Studies in Community Health in 2023. She has been working in the higher education community for the past 3 years. Reagan loves contributing to creating a healthier and more thriving environment. As she looks forward to the future, she is eager to continue her journey in the field of higher education. Go trailblazers!

Brandon specializes in mindfulness therapies aimed at fostering healthy interpersonal connections and effectively regulating emotions. Recognizing the profound impact of past traumas on present experiences, Brandon is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma therapy method. With over two decades of experience as a therapist since 1999, Brandon earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University in 1995, followed by his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah in 1999. To embark on a journey towards healing, feel free to schedule an appointment with Brandon or any of our other exceptional therapists at the Booth Wellness Center

Samantha holds a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Utah and has three years of dedicated practice in the field. Specializing in the treatment of anxiety and depression, she employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mind-Body Bridging techniques to facilitate healing. Samantha’s focus primarily lies in aiding adolescents and young adults grappling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. With experience from her time at LifeLaunch Centers, she adeptly leads Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups and imparts teachings on the Resilience Model.

Carla specializes in urgent care and wound care. She has 25 years of experience in nursing including 10 years in Student Health at Utah Tech, Urgent Care, Podiatry, and Wound Care. Carla holds a Masters in Science in Nursing from the University of Utah and Board Certified through the American Nurse Credentialing Center

Sarah is a third-year clinical psychology doctoral student at SUU and is completing her practicum at the Booth Wellness Center. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in education. She has worked with a range of presenting concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, disordered eating, trichotillomania, excoriation disorder) and has received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  After completing her Psy.D., Sarah hopes to work in the field of Women’s Health Psychology.