Dr. Makenna Overton

Dr. Overton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and works with adults in individual therapy and intimate partner counseling. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma (especially related to childhood, identity, and religious experiences), identity exploration, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care, religion/spirituality concerns, relationship issues, and family-of-origin issues. She also works with clients experiencing sexual wellness concerns from a sex-positive approach. 

Dr. Overton’s therapy practice is collaborative and open. She believes in offering clients a warm and attentive space where they feel truly heard. Her therapeutic approach is informed by relational, person-centered, and feminist frameworks. She works with clients to explore patterns in their life and what factors beneath the surface are driving their symptoms. She works best with clients who are wanting to better understand themselves and their relationships. This can include exploring family-of-origin issues as well as being curious about their emotions, behaviors, and how they view themselves and others. She also considers each person’s socio-cultural environment and explores resources and barriers affecting their well-being.

Dr. Overton completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Marriage and Family Studies from Brigham Young University – Idaho. She then earned her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific University and completed a concentration in psychodynamic systems of psychotherapy. She finished her doctoral internship training at Southern Utah University’s Counseling and Psychological Services, focusing on specialized tracks in Queer Mental Health and Couples Therapy. 

Dr. Overton grew up in rural Southern Nevada. When she’s not at work, she’s spending time with friends and family, playing with her cat, reading a fantasy novel, or watching a reality dating show.