Welcome
I’m so glad you’re here! Reaching out for support is an act of courage and my goal as a therapist is to create a space where you feel safe enough to explore, supported enough to grow, and understood enough to make meaningful change.
Jared Andes
LCSW, RPT-S, ASDCS, ADHD-CCSP
Jared Andes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. He is the owner and clinical director of Full Spectrum Counseling, where he works with children, teens, adults, and families. His practice focuses on anxiety, trauma, selective mutism, neurodivergence, and life transitions.
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Jared is an experienced supervisor who values curiosity, collaboration, and care in helping emerging therapists find their voice and style. He serves as the upcoming Vice President of the Utah Association for Play Therapy, contributes to the APT Magazine Committee, and presents at conferences on topics such as Jungian play therapy, the therapeutic powers of play, and selective mutism.
My Approach
My approach is both relational and integrative. I draw from play therapy, Jungian and depth-oriented perspectives, and experiential methods to meet clients where they are. I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative and flexible and when we build understanding together rather than follow a rigid formula.
For children, I use the language of play to help them express themselves creatively and authentically. For adults, I create space to reconnect with intuition, creativity, and the parts of themselves that have been buried under stress or expectation.
Why I Do Play Therapy
My path into therapy grew from both professional curiosity and personal experience. Over the years, I’ve had a front-row seat to the power of how true connection including patience, play, and genuine understanding can open doors that once felt closed. As a parent, I’ve also seen firsthand how differently people experience the world, and how transformative it can be when they’re met with understanding rather than pressure to conform.
These experiences deepened my empathy for the families I work with and strengthened my belief that healing happens in relationship, when we feel accepted, supported, and understood exactly as we are. Growth is rarely neat or predictable; it’s often quiet, nonlinear, and full of small victories that add up to something profound. Those moments continue to remind me why this work matters.
My Philosophy
I believe therapy is not about fixing people, it’s about remembering and rediscovering who they are. Every person carries wisdom, strength, and the capacity to heal within themselves; sometimes they just need a safe space and a compassionate witness to help them find it again.
Healing is both brave and deeply human work. It asks us to face what feels uncomfortable while also holding on to hope and imagination. My role is to walk alongside you, offering tools, perspective, and presence as you rediscover your own rhythm of healing.
Training and Credentials
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Master of Social Work, University of Utah
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Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Analytical Psychology and Neo-Jungian Studies, Pacifica University (expected June 2026)
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Education
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Trained in Jungian Analytical Play Therapy
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AutPlay Certified Provider
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Nationally Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM)
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Specialized Training and Certifications
“Therapy is about remembering who you are and finding your way home to yourself.”
A Personal Note
Jared believes therapy is about relationship and wholeness. His approach is relational and depth-oriented, helping clients discover their strengths and connect with their inner world in meaningful ways.
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What drew Jared to this work is both professional and personal. As a parent and caregiver himself, he understands the complexity and beauty of supporting others through challenge and change. His experience has shaped his deep respect for resilience, compassion, and the power of play.
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When not in session, Jared enjoys spending time with his family, being in the outdoors, exploring stories and films about meaning and transformation, and continuing to learn through curiosity and creativity.
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Specialties
Jared
- Play Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Selective Mutism
Ashley
- Cognitave Behavioral Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Helping you reconnect with your authentic self.
Full Spectrum Counseling is a place for exploration, healing, and growth. We provide therapy for children, teens, and adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, life transitions, or communication challenges such as selective mutism.
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Our work is rooted in play therapy, relational depth, and Jungian understanding of the self. We value creativity and authenticity, helping clients discover the unique ways they can express, connect, and thrive.
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Here, therapy is not about fixing what is broken. It is about rediscovering what has always been whole.