Community Clinic and Training Center

Anna Lieber (she/hers) has been working in behavioral health for over 25-years and graduated from the University of Phoenix (CACREP) with a MS in Mental Health Counseling. Anna has been working with Westminster since 2019 and started full-time as the CCE Clinical Director in 2022. She is passionate about mental health and clinical supervision.

Anna has extensive experience in the treatment and program development for many disorders/populations including military issues, LGBTQIA+, trauma/PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorders, suicide prevention/assessment, management of chronic suicidality, and substance use.

Anna is currently a member of UMHCA, AMHCA, ACA, ACES, AAS, NBCC, and the LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah.

I have been working in behavioral health for over 25-years and graduated from New Mexico State University 1995 with an MA in Counseling and Guidance. I am licensed in Texas, Colorado, and Utah and have practiced in New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Utah since that time. I have been providing clinical supervision since 2005 and have supervised professionals, paraprofessionals, students, and interns.

I am passionate about utilizing an integrated, whole-person and holistic treatment approach. I have extensive experience in the treatment of many disorders including women’s issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, chronic medical conditions, suicide prevention/assessment, and substance use.

Diana Uribe is a clinical social worker licensed in California, Texas, and Utah who is passionate about helping individuals empower themselves and live their best lives!

Diana has a B.A. in Anthropology with a Minor in Chicana/o Studies from the University of Utah and an MSW with a concentration in Gerontology from UCLA. During Diana’s undergraduate years at the University of Utah, she volunteered at a low-income clinic and the YWCA, providing interpretation and administrative services to patients and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Prior to beginning her graduate program at UCLA, Diana worked at a domestic violence agency in Los Angeles as a case manager, where she facilitated psychoeducational classes and helped clients connect to services in the area. As a first-year MSW intern at Foothill Family Services, Diana provided child psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, and case management for children under four and their families. Diana’s second-year internship was at the Veterans Administration, where she had the privilege of providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy to veterans in the Adult Day Health Care program and the inpatient hospice unit.

Diana’s post-MSW employment experience includes working as a Team Social Worker for the largest hospice in the nation, where she provided individual and family psychotherapy and therapeutic case management to patients diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and their families. As a bilingual therapist at a Family Resource Center in Orange County, Diana provided crisis counseling, individual counseling, and group counseling services to teens, adults, and older adults affected by domestic violence. Diana also facilitated the Personal Empowerment Program (PEP), a 10-week psychoeducational course on domestic violence, as well as the evidence-based The Incredible Years parenting program.

Diana is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Trauma-Informed Care. Diana also volunteered with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force for 5 years and was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with youth in foster care for 3 years.

Aidyn Brown (she/her/hers) is an MSCMHC Student Counselor, working under the supervision of Diana Uribe, LCSW.

Aidyn approaches counseling from a person-centered and humanistic perspective, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and each individual’s capacity for growth. She is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and sense of self. Believing in the power of collaboration, Aidyn works alongside clients to promote self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful change.

Ali Jenks (she/her) is an MSCMHC student counselor working under the supervision of Diana Uribe, LCSW. Ali values the healing power of connection and growth. Her work is grounded in a humanistic and attachment-based approach, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and relationships. Ali strives to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered.

Ali supports clients in developing self-awareness, personal growth, and resilience. From an attachment perspective, Ali explores how early relationships influence current patterns and supports clients in developing secure, healthy connections with themselves and others.

Carly Efros (she/her) is an MSCMHC Student Counselor at Westminster University under the supervision of Christina Calderon, LCMHC.

 Carly approaches counseling from a client-centered perspective, which emphasizes feelings of self-worth. She aims to help clients reflect on their own thoughts and feelings to help guide them towards alignment with their identity. She believes that healing takes place through connection and collaboration, and she will strive to work alongside clients to help them achieve their therapeutic goals. Carly’s goal is to create a safe, authentic, and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore their own needs.

Eric Mellmer (he/him/his) is an MSCMHC Student Counselor, working under the supervision of Anna Lieber, LCMHC. Eric is committed to fostering a non-judgmental and respectful environment where clients can freely explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Taking a collaborative approach to therapy, Eric views clients as the experts of their own lives. He works alongside them to explore their strengths and help them navigate challenges. Eric strives to empower clients to discover and pursue meaningful change that reflects their personal goals.

Max Frost (he/him) is an MSCMHC Student Counselor enrolled in Westminster University’s Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program under the supervision of Christy Calderon, CMHC.

Using a person-centered approach, Max views the client as the expert of their lives and is committed to fostering a strong therapeutic alliance to empower clients to self-reflect and explore any and all emotions, values, and traumas. Max’s approach to counseling is to help clients develop greater self-awareness to form deeper, more fulfilling relationships and meaning in life. Max seeks to model non-judgment during counseling sessions and strives to help clients unpack how the systems in their lives impact their mental health across various identities. Max values client autonomy and views counseling as a collaborative endeavor between two human beings.

McKenna Keyes (she/hers) is an MSCMHC Student Counselor at Westminster University working under the supervision of Christy Calderon, MA, CMHC, LPC-S. McKenna approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, offering an inclusive, supportive, and compassionate therapeutic space where individuals can explore life’s challenges, reconnect with their inner strengths, and move towards the client’s version of healing.

She approaches therapy through the lens of the individual experience while considering the broader social, cultural, and relational context of an individual’s well-being. McKenna strives to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and authenticity. She values the unique experiences each individual brings to counseling.

Paige Carroll (she/her) is an MSCMHC student counselor under the supervision of Christina Calderon, LCMHC. She views therapy as a collaborative process, working to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences and sense of self. Paige believes in the human capacity for growth, change, and development, and approaches therapy with openness and relational connection. Her goal is to help clients navigate the barriers that stand between them and their desired goals, while fostering an inclusive and nonjudgmental environment that supports authenticity.

Phylicia Miller is a graduate student counselor in Westminster University’s MSCMHC program, practicing under the supervision of Anna Lieber, CMHC.

Phylicia approaches counseling through an existential framework, encouraging clients to explore meaning, take personal responsibility, and understand the impact of choices on their lives. Phylicia is committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space, and values the diverse perspectives and backgrounds each client brings. She believes in the resilience of individuals and works alongside clients at their own pace to support growth, healing, and self-understanding. Outside of counseling, Phylicia loves to travel and explore new cities and restaurants.

My name is Sergio Payan (he/him), and I am an MSCMHC student at Westminster University working under the supervision of Diana Uribe, LCSW.

I aim to provide a safe & supportive environment that allows clients to share and process deep and personal experiences through a collaborative person-centered approach. My goals in counseling are to enable clients to develop insight and tap into their inner wisdom, thereby navigating life challenges and overcoming adversity through an existential-humanistic approach. I believe everyone is unique in their identity and lived experiences, and that flexibility in counseling is necessary for growth and change.