Our Team
Lauren Moriarty, LCSW
I’m a therapist, yes—but first and foremost, I’m someone who knows what it’s like to wrestle with inner turmoil. From a young age, I felt the weight of unspoken expectations and battled the pull of anxiety, stress, and self-doubt. I was on a quest to find meaning in my own life. In my search for relief, I turned outward, trying to soothe my chaos in ways that only deepened it. It wasn’t until I began looking inward—learning to believe in my own strength—that I found the beginnings of peace and purpose.
Over time, I pieced together practices that transformed my life: journaling, yoga, time in nature, meditation, and mindfulness. I committed to becoming the person I needed during my most challenging times. Today, I am proud to offer that support to others. I walk beside my clients, and strive to create a safe, authentic, non-judgmental space for them to reconnect with themselves and grow into their fullest potential.
So….. who I am? I am a very colorful, creative, and energetic therapist. My clients may find me in a big vintage band t-shirt one day, a blazer the next, and goggle marks on my face the following day when I come to session right after a sunrise snowboarding mission.
Clients can expect a very human experience with laughter when they arrive in my office.
Im an untamed therapist full of love making my way through modern society.
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Clare Bailey Swank, CSW
I am an emotion focused and mindfulness based therapist who is passionate about self-empowerment and efficacy, cognitive reframing and DBT. I received her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health, Policy, and Society from the University of Utah.
Truthfully, I knew I wanted to become a therapist at the age of 8. There were some diversions along the way, but I have worked tirelessly over the years to achieve my dreams, becoming your therapist! Throughout my adolescence and into young adulthood, I struggled with body image and self-worth issues and found myself wearing the mask of someone who “had it all together” but was screaming inside, turning to alcohol to cope, and resenting who she had become.
Through years of self-exploration and healing via intensive inpatient and outpatient therapy, discipline and deep connection with the outdoors and my community (and a few different careers along the way), I gained my own self-worth and empowerment that I now share with my clients. My mission as a therapist is to provide a healing space for my client’s to break free from internal and external barriers that are keeping them from experiencing life in its most joyous form.
Prior to becoming a part of the team at Wise Sage, I worked in a trauma informed environment at a residential substance abuse treatment center from 2022 to 2024. Beyond connecting with individual clients, I has experience in leading group psychotherapy and experiential therapy sessions, family psychotherapy, and couples psychotherapy. I enjoy working with clients who struggle with attachment and childhood trauma, internal emotional turmoil and finding purpose, self exploration and identity seeking, substance abuse, emotional regulation and reactivity, those struggling with religious trauma and couples who want to deepen or restore a loss of connection.
When im not focused on expanding her breadth of knowledge and integrating healing therapy practices to further client growth, I can be found spending quality time with my husband and two fur babies Lady and Frankie. I actively seek new adventures by both exploring in the mountains and experiencing downtown Salt Lake whenever possible. I love pilates, photography, reading fiction and the arts.
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Abbie Thurgood, CSW
I was drawn to therapy and social work due to my love of human stories and experiences. Since I was little, I have loved talking to those around me and learning more about the world through my relationships with others. I find it immensely meaningful to sit with my clients through life’s highs and lows and use an approach grounded in warmth and curiosity.
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Utah and my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Westminster University. I help my clients increase psychological flexibility and decrease avoidance by exploring their values, actions, and behaviors. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, and depression, as well as clients undergoing faith and life transitions. Many of my clients are people navigating perfectionism and self-esteem issues, and come to therapy seeking a space to gain self-compassion. In addition to my work with clients experiencing OCD and anxiety, I work with LGBTQ+ individuals who are seeking an affirming space to process and navigate issues related to sexuality and gender.
My therapy style tends to be very conversational! I enjoy using humor to connect with clients, and I believe the therapist-client relationship is central to healing and growth. My clients would describe me as warm, friendly, and engaging. I love to challenge my clients and encourage them to gain new insights into themselves and others. As someone who has struggled with my mental health, I understand the importance of a good listening ear, and strive to create a safe space for my clients to process and grow. I hope when you are with me, you feel heard, respected, and understood.
Outside of my work as a therapist, I love engaging in activities that challenge my brain or inspire me creatively. I enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction (life is all about balance), knitting, and painting. During the summer, I can be found at outdoor concerts or spending time at the park with my dog Cinnamon. My lifelong goal is to pet a raccoon (and hopefully not get rabies).
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