Meet Our Therapists

Caroline Marriott, LCSW

Hi! I’m Caroline Marriott, Founder and Executive Clinical Director of The DBT Center and The DBT Center for Adolescents. I have been clinically trained in, and practice, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and have facilitated hundreds of DBT skills groups, individual sessions, and family sessions. I have seen life-changing success in my clients as they progress through each DBT skills group and attend individual DBT therapy sessions. I am also a certified Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and certified Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. I have a passion for using these modalities and helping people that have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), anxiety disorders, depression disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and clients with “out-of-control” thoughts, emotions and behavioral patterns. I completed my Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) at the University of Utah, my Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration (MPA) at Columbia University, and my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the University of Utah. I am also an adjunct professor in the Master of Social Work program at the University of Utah, teaching DBT to master students.

As a clinical therapist, I strive to use a fun-loving and powerful approach to help my clients develop balance between accepting their lives and believing they can change. I see the empowerment that my clients feel in experiencing effective relationships, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance in their lives. No matter what the challenge, I strive to help my clients make progress toward their goals and to create a life worth living. 

Besides my love of DBT, I enjoy living in Utah because it allows me to ski the greatest snow on earth, ride horses in the beautiful mountains, and enjoy the cool summer nights!

Stephanie Edsall, LCSW

My name is Stephanie and I am The DBT Center Adolescent Program Director. I am passionate about working with people who struggle with mental health issues. I am a Master of Social Work graduate from the University of Utah, and I hope to help my community by providing appropriate, evidenced based treatment to those that seek services. I enjoy researching evidenced-based treatment for: Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), trauma informed care, dissociative disorders and personality disorders.

I have been working with the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) model since 2005 and am certified as a Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapist and use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) with clients who have experienced trauma. I believe learning new skills to help handle emotional dysregulation is a key on the healing journey. I love animals, I have two mini dachshunds, an old lady cat, two box turtles, a gecko and a fish! I am a mother of five children. I love gardening, cooking and traveling to new places! I believe in the value of family, support and love.

David White, LCMHC

Hi, I’m Dave! I’ve been working in the field of mental health for 18 years and have had extensive experience providing treatment for individuals and families within a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) framework for 8 of those years. Over this time I’ve developed a specific emphasis on supporting parents with practical and effective solutions to the seemingly unending challenges of parenting. Throughout my career I’ve provided support for individuals of all ages in a variety of clinical settings. I have my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of Utah and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey. I’ve completed in-depth training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Behavioral Tech, I’m also an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), and have received advanced training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). 

In prior positions, I’ve worked with adults and adolescents struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harm, substance abuse, trauma, technology addiction, anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships, personality disorders, processing disorders, family conflict, low self-esteem, LGBTQ+  exploration and concerns, and identity development. In a session with me you can expect to have an authentic experience of connection and understanding. I believe myself to have a fairly down-to-earth approach to counseling that includes both the science and the art of therapy. In one particular situation you may find yourself learning about the neurobiological connections between your bodily sensations and the feelings you are experiencing, in another you may practice real-time skills for managing your overwhelming emotions, and in still another you may find yourself chuckling at a dorky, yet timely, dad-joke. Undergirding all of this, however, is my deep desire to provide a space for all of my clients to feel genuinely heard, taken seriously, and understood. 

I’m a big believer in the importance of cultivating and maintaining relationships for our overall sense of fulfillment and well-being. I am both a dad and a husband and have been married for over 22 years. I have three children: a 23-year-old son, 19-year-old son, and a 9-year old daughter. My wife and I have navigated the challenging demands of adoption, uniting a blended family and fostering at-risk children. I also believe that nature and adventure are essential to life so you will often find me and my family enjoying time in the outdoors: hiking, biking, snowboarding, running, swimming, camping or simply hanging out and taking in the beauty that Utah has to offer.

MaKenzee Townsend, CSW

I’m MaKenzee and I joined the DBT team as a therapist while completing my final year of graduate school in the Social Work program at the University of Utah. I received my undergraduate degrees from the University of Utah, double majoring in Psychology & Sociology. Prior to joining the DBT team, I worked with adolescents in a residential treatment setting, using DBT for 9 years.

I enjoy practicing DBT because it empowers clients with concrete skills they can utilize to make the changes they wish to see in their lives. I also value the dedication DBT has to client success by providing individual therapy, skills groups, and coaching calls. I appreciate that DBT is also dedicated to the success of their therapists by ensuring opportunities for growth and development are provided through DBT consultation teams.

In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, paddle-boarding, gardening, and spending time with my dogs and chickens.

Taylor Wellborn, MAT, CSW

Hi, I’m Tay! I’m a therapist at The DBT Center and The DBT Center for Adolescents.  I have seven years of experience as a teacher and three years of experience in the mental health system. I believe all clients are doing their best to succeed, and I seek to help clients see their own resiliency.  I believe my role is championing clients’ successes and challenging behaviors that do not align with clients’ goals.  My areas of strength include developing rapport and building a trustworthy relationship, didactic psychoeducation, and creating individualized interventions that allow clients to implement what they learned in therapy into their everyday lives.  My therapeutic interests include helping clients with shame, self-worth, and empowerment.

In my free time, I enjoy week-long backpacking trips with my dog, cooking international cuisine, and reading.

Trevor Tilk, MSW

Hi, I’m Trevor. I am excited to be doing a year of clinical rotation for my Master’s of Social Work program here at the DBT Center. Over the past few years I have had the privilege to work extensively in the realm of substance use, supporting others on their journey with sobriety. I have experience in the mental health field in the promotion of clients’ wellbeing and value-driven goals. I was drawn to DBT because of its well researched ability to empower clients in managing their toughest days and helping to build a life worth living. I look forward to working with you!

Outside of my professional endeavors, I enjoy playing hockey and being in the mountains.

Pauline Heugly

Hi my name is Pauline, and I am the Office Manager at the DBT Center and DBT Center for Adolescents. I have worked various jobs from being in Office Administration to an Infant Teacher.

I have 4 Amazing Children and 7 Wonderful Grandchildren . I love spending time with my family and grand fur babies, going to concerts, musicals, movies, U of U gymnastics meets, and being outdoors. I’m happy to be part of The DBT Center team!