Blake Halliday is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in marital and family therapy and sexual addictions. Before going into his life long dream of private practice he worked at Axis-One Inc where he provided therapy to individuals, couples, families and facilitated group work. Earlier in his career he worked at Crossroads Academy (a residential treatment center for adolescents with drug and alcohol issues) and Weber Human Services (with in their Probation State Supervision program). While at Weber Human Services Blake facilitated Aggression Replacement Training (ART) groups three times a week and provided in-home therapy to the youth and their family. Blake's passion is working with couples who want to improve their connection and deepen their trust whether they are recently married and happy or who have been struggling from a life of trauma and betrayal. He uses strategies from Emotionally Focus Therapy (EFT), personal experience and common sense. He respects people and wants to help them find their own path and meaning on their journey of healing and recovery.

Blake has worked with a wide range of mental health issues including: depression, anxiety, bipolar, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, shame, grief and same sex attraction. In addition he has experience working with military, two parent, single parent, and step families.

Blake was born and raised in Utah in a small town called Liberty located between "Eden" and "Paradise" (literally the names of the surrounding towns). He grew up in the mountains with his backyard being thousands of acres of playground. He enjoys fishing, golf, skiing, motorbikes, snowmobiles, and many other outdoor activities.

Among some of his most rewarding activities is being with his wife Nancy of nearly 23 years of marriage. Together they have three beautiful children who are not perfect but they try. Blake deeply values the relationship he has with his wife, children, and extended family and enjoys spending time with them at family reunions and Saturday backyard bar-b-cues.

Education

Blake attended school at Weber State University where he received his Bachelors degree in Child and Family Studies. Following his Bachelors degree Blake developed a workshop on novels and perceptions and implemented it to young college students at Utah State University. He went on to complete his Masters degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Marriage and Family Therapy.

License

Blake is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Additional Training

Blake is Life STAR (sexual trauma and addiction recovery) trained. He has presented several workshops on parenting classes and couple enrichment courses. He speaks Spanish fluently After graduation Blake received additional training in Omaha, NE for a year working with the under served Hispanic population at One World Health Clinic. He worked alongside doctors and other medical professionals and gained a better understanding about treatment using both psychotropic medications in conjunction with psychotherapy.

Please call our receptionist at 801-475-0402 to check appointment availability and verify insurance benefits before completing forms.

To set your first appointment with Blake, please click here . Type Blake's name and select Blake T. Halliday from the drop down menu. Click "Register as a new Patient/Client" . Please complete the information page as well as the "Biographical" form. From there you will have the option to bring up Blake's calendar and schedule your first appointment. Should you encounter any difficulties or need further instruction, please contact Angie at 801-475-0402.