Clinical Director – Lake House
Karin Hunt, LCSW
Karin received a masters in Social Work from the University of Utah. She has spent her career working with a variety of clients gaining expertise in addictive behaviors, anxiety, depression, marriage issues and sexual issues. She worked as the Executive Director for a private practice office and has a passion for the work. Karin uses an empathic approach in her work with people. She has a genuine love for people that enhances her ability to work with difficult situations. She is forthright and direct in her style and seeks to continually learn new and better practice methods. She is a native to Utah and enjoys spending time with her husband and four sons, being outdoors and experimenting in the kitchen.
Clinical Director – Eagle View
Lance Dome, LMFT
Lance is a licensed, master’s level therapist and is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. His extensive substance abuse treatment experience began in North Carolina after obtaining his master’s degree from Appalachian State University working in an outpatient substance abuse program. Lance helped in the creation of a model treatment program for addressing addiction from a systemic perspective from the ground up. He was on the advisory panel and steering committee for the Family Solutions outpatient treatment program, was co-chair of the Drug Endangered Child team, and was a staff therapist performing individual, couple, family, and group substance abuse therapy both in-office and in-home. He has been highly trained in various substance abuse treatment modalities, including Motivational Interviewing, and is certified in the Matrix Model of substance abuse treatment. Lance has also given many presentations around the state of North Carolina on substance abuse treatment in conjunction with Child and Family Services. He returned to school at Brigham Young University in 2007 to seek a doctorate degree, and has since finished his coursework and is completing his dissertation. In addition to his work here at Ascend, Lance is also in private practice in Provo, Utah as a Marriage and Family therapist. Lance has a passion for helping others in their recovery and enjoys the healing atmosphere and amazing staff here at Ascend. www.lancedome.com
