Our Team
CMHC, CETII, CECII
James Willhite
James Willhite founded Accepted with Steven Shields to help others find the hope and healing he has personally experienced in his own life.
CMHC, CETII, CECII
Steven Shields
Steven founded Accepted with James Willhite to help provide a higher quality of care and healing than what most clients have experienced.
LCSW, CCPS-C
Beckie Comer
Beckie helps others heal their hearts by walking them towards connection and true belonging.
BA, MPC, CLC, ACMHC
Braeden Jensen
Braeden is ready to walk a journey with you to find healing, self-discovery, and true happiness. He has lots of experience working with youth and young adults.
BS, CMLC
Chris Bennet
Chris has been passionate about helping men and women in recovery for more than 12 years. He and his wife, Autumn, frequently speak at local firesides about their journey through addiction, betrayal, and redemption.
PCC, CECI
Jayne Elswood
Jayne works with men, women, and teens looking for help with their relationships with self, others, and higher power.
ACMHC
Jason Dausses
Jason is passionate about helping people identify their True Self and find balance physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In therapy, his clients learn how they can live a fulfilled, integrated, and happy life.
BS, CPT, CNC, CMLC
Kim Perkins
Kim is a dedicated coach passionate about guiding men, women, and teens on their healing journeys.
BS, CLC
Nate Johansen
Nate is a gifted Coach working with individuals, couples, and groups to help them find their authenticity, healing, and joy.
BA, MS, DMD, CMLC
Robert Ferrell
Robert Ferrell is a seasoned leadership coach with decades of experience mentoring young adults, church leaders, and business executives. His strategic insights help leaders connect deeply, communicate effectively, and create lasting impact.
LMAC, LASUDC
Rob Smith
Rob is passionate about helping men, women, teens, and couples reconnect with themselves and cultivate a sense of deep acceptance and authenticity. Rob believes that meaningful change begins with compassion; for yourself and your journey.
Intern
Arica Martinez
Arica is interning with Accepted while she finishes her MSW at the University of Utah. Arica’s foundational belief is that everyone deserves to lead a life of authenticity with the freedom and safety to grow and explore.
CDWC
Jessica Ludlow
Jessica is the Director of Accepted and has been a fierce advocate for better quality mental health access for nearly three decades.
BS, MBA
Steve Larson
Steve Larson is a part-time Hawaii resident and the director of our Hawaii program. Passionate about contributing to the well-being of others, Steven finds deep fulfillment in being a part of the healing process.
Office
Annette Atwood
Annette caters our individual/couples/family intensives at the City Limits Ranch near Bryce Canyon, Utah. She carefully prepares each gourmet meal with the freshest ingredients and your healing in mind.
Executive Administrator
Tate Swenson
Tate is our Executive Administrator, where she brings warmth, organization, and a deep belief in the power of healing.