FOUNDER / LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST (PSY 29633)
“I help children and adults overcome the mountain of anxiety and traumatic experiences that have left them feeling defeated.”
I do this by providing individuals and families the tools they need to conquer anxiety, regardless of where or how it presents itself. I help my clients face their fears head-on through exposure therapy, while helping them apply the tools they learned in session to help manage their anxiety. In doing so, they can prove to themselves that many situations are not as frightening as their anxiety makes them seem. My goal is for my clients to experience the long-term benefits of hands-on therapy where they learn how to conquer life’s mountains without feeling dependent on long-term treatment.
Dr. Gosney specializes in psychological testing and in the treatment of Anxiety, Trauma, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in children and adults. She also specializes in working with clients diagnosed with Selective Mutism (SM).
Dr. Gosney received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University, San Diego. She has training and experience in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She also has training and experience in the use of biofeedback therapy to help manage anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy while working as a Special Education teacher and Student Services Coordinator within the public and public charter school systems in Hawaii. She has experience in providing individual, couples, and family therapy to clients of all ages.
Dr. Gosney has a niche specialty in treating Selective Mutism (SM). In addition to providing individual therapy and trainings in SM, she founded Pinnacle’s own Outside Voice SM Camp. She uses Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM) skills, CBT, and Exposure Therapy in her treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with SM.
Dr. Gosney sees clients in person at our Ogden, Utah office. She is also licensed to provide virtual and in-person services throughout Utah, California, and Hawaii. She is also certified to provide virtual and short-term in-person services across all PSYPACT states.
Dr. Gosney is an active member of the Utah Psychological Association, the Selective Mutism Association, and Psychology Today.
Dr. Gosney has been referenced by the following resources: Anxiety Road Podcast, Kurtz Psychology Blog, and Brave Voices. She has also been highlighted for her videos on Tips for Surviving Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic and How to Speak to Children About Coronavirus (COVID-19).
License/Certification Numbers: Utah – 13149950-2501 | California – 29633 | PSYPACT/APIT – 18546