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Welcome to Assuage
A Mental Health Practice | Quality Human Care
Training and Retreats
Assuage's training program involves developing approved supervision programs that best support supervisors in client care. These will be offered in retreat or classroom-style settings. Currently, the Assuage retreat program is being developed as part of a collective with outside agencies to bridge inclusion and integration for the community at large. Integrative teams can make a world of difference. Please feel free to inquire about collaborating or scheduling a retreat.
Service 1
Counseling
Mental health counseling is a science and a form of therapy in which our clients and therapists engage in the gradual process of transformational change. It happens together, in their readiness, giving the therapeutic relationship unity, meaning, and safety.
Counseling is considered a form of therapy in which the client and therapist engage in the gradual process of transformational change in their readiness. It happens together, giving the therapeutic relationship meaning and safety.
Supervision
Clinical supervision is grounded in a mutual written contract. Our supervisors shape client care through an isomorphic process of change within the client care triad (supervisor-counselor-client), based on evidence-based approaches and readiness, and determined by our clients' goals and preferences. Scope of practice and multiculturalism and social justice approaches are key to the isomorphic process and the therapeutic relationship security.
Consultation
Assuage's clinical consultation program is based on the scope of counseling practice and a collaborative relationship with our community partners, designed to strengthen hinges to collaborative and integrative community doorways where client care and business-related clinical programs are bridged, and partners seek specific practice upgrades. Risks are identified and assessed, with a recommended plan for consideration. Clinicians are then trained. There is a clinical expectation to update programs and services that serve the community, and the calls for action in counseling science research.
Services
Services are tailored to individual and group care: teens and adults.
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PhD Candidate and Practitioner
Counselor Education and Supervision
Leadership & Advocacy (& CACREP)
Leadership and advocacy are fundamental to a practicing counselor, clinical supervisor, educator, and social science researcher. As an integral part of a public figure in counseling, Peter strives to optimize growth opportunities to help strengthen the counseling discipline in each domain. Notably, Peter was hand-selected as a doctoral-level intern and served on his university's CACREP accreditation team, working with the associate dean of academic quality and a highly disciplined team initiative. On that team, Peter also supported graduate-level course rubric-building, course management, and student learning outcomes. CACREP is specific to endorsing counseling-related programs at the national level. Peter graduated with a master's in clinical mental health counseling and plans to complete a PhD in counselor education and supervision under CACREP endorsement by 2028. He is currently a candidate.
Clinical Supervision
Peter has supervised and instructed students in master's-level coursework and intensives, skills-enhancement labs, a group leadership lab, and skills-coaching plans at the university endorsing his work. Community peer supervision is included. His supervision style includes neuro-informed, trauma-informed, and leadership-based approaches. Supervision formats utilize individual, triadic, and group in-person, telesupervision, and cybersupervision platforms. Part of Peter's passion is working individually and in large groups to support supervision integration and inclusion. Peter is an approved supervisor under Utah DOPL.
Training & Consultation
Another of Peter's passions is his counseling consultation role to provide assuaging experiences through client care, training, and supervision. His current focus in this domain is developing an approved supervision training endorsing isomorphic practices in gender-affirming care. Continuing education is a critical necessity to support relevant, current care, supervision, and professional-level education. Not only is this part of Peter's private practice, but it is also the passion behind his research on transgender-affirming care in his dissertation. Consultation begins with a conversation, goal setting, and a program review for optimization.
Teaching & Higher Education
As an educator at the university endorsing his work, Peter has taught master's-level courses in counseling supervision, the medical and psychological aspects of disability, and foundational courses for becoming a clinical mental health counselor and a school counselor (K-12). Inspiring moments in these opportunities included seeing the academic and professional identity growth of students. Peter plans to continue teaching higher education after his dissertation is completed.
Clinical Counseling
Not only can trauma- and neuro-informed counseling approaches be critical to meeting client needs, but so can gender-affirming care. As a trauma-focused counselor, Peter strives to be sensitive and understanding, engaging in important curiosity to ensure client care leads to client goal outcomes. Peter is trained to administer the ADOS-2 and other large-scale assessments. Group work has consisted of PEERS integration with neurodivergent teens and adults (SARRC), combat veterans (Phx Vet Center), substance abuse treatment (Utah Co. ADAPT), family dynamics, men's group (Project Reality), dual diagnosis (Utah Co. ADAPT), counseling leadership (higher education), and dissertation support. He serves as a nationally certified counselor in the U.S.
Fees and Payment
All services are fee-based and required at the time of service.
Payment is accepted in the form of cash, FSA, HSA, debit, or credit card, and can be reimbursed with insurance.
Services are also based on financial agreements between
Assuage and its clientele, demonstrating commitment, developing empowerment and self-efficacy, and are the responsibility of clients or their designated third party.
Intake and Assessment
Therapy and Supervision
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Training and Retreats
Consultation
N. Maria Poulson LCSW
“Peter is a compassionate therapist who brings advanced knowledge and experience into his work with clients and supervisees. He is skilled in using evidence-based approaches and strategies to meet his clients' individual needs.“
Professional Network Highlights
D. Hargrave LCMHC
“Pete is a very knowledgeable and empathetic counselor! He excels at trauma therapy and EMDR. I frequently recommend my clients who need trauma therapy to Pete.“
K. Gleave-Perez LCSW
“Peter Conder is a compassionate and professional therapist who creates a safe, supportive environment for clients. He is thoughtful, empathetic, and dedicated to helping others navigate challenges and reach their goals.“
C. Long LCSW
“Pete is incredibly knowledgeable and deeply invested in helping you navigate life's challenges. He is the most nonjudgmental person I know and genuinely cares about YOU!“
N. Packer LCMHC
“Peter is an exceptional trauma therapist. He brings deep clinical expertise, genuine inclusivity, and unwavering integrity to his work. His ability to hold space for complex trauma with steadiness, skill, and compassion is truly outstanding.“
Assuage's virtual practice began in the Summer of 2021, with its grand opening in March 2022 - a mission to bridge veteran, first responder, and community care while cultivating connection, wellness, and meaningful human relationships to remote and local areas.
Practice
• Client-driven, client-centered care
• Informed practice
• Clinical supervision
• Licensed and practicing
• Aligns with the ASCA and ACA Codes of Ethics
…ethics support wellness and achievement...
• Empathy, sympathy, and compassion
• Diversity of informed care
• Diversity of talents and experience
• Tailored supervision for counselors and clients
• Supervision is recommended with AI note-taking
...supervision supports new clinicians...
Care...
Practice in a Nutshell
Utah and Virginia supervisees and clients