Jared U. Balmer

Jared U. Balmer

Ph.D

UT, US
Teaching parents how to use the art of storytelling with therapeutic properties for helping their children learn and grow.

Dr. Balmer is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in work with adolescents and their families. He attended Brigham Young University and completed a M.Ed. in educational psychology and a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy. He is the cofounder of Rivendell Psychiatric Hospital, Island View RTC, the Oakley School, and the Aspen Institute for Behavioral Assessment. Dr. Balmer is also the co-owner of WayPoint Academy, a specialized residential treatment facility for adolescent boys suffering from the effects of anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Balmer is the Author of Kissing Frogs: Helping Youths Overcome Impasses and Challenges through Customized Storytelling. Jared grew up in Switzerland and currently lives in Utah. He is married with three children and three grandchildren.

Dr. Balmer is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in work with adolescents and their families. He attended Brigham Young University and completed a M.Ed. in educational psychology and a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy. He is the cofounder of Rivendell Psychiatric Hospital, Island View RTC, the Oakley School, and the Aspen Institute for Behavioral Assessment. Dr. Balmer is also the co-owner of WayPoint Academy, a specialized residential treatment facility for adolescent boys suffering from the effects of anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Balmer is the Author of Kissing Frogs: Helping Youths Overcome Impasses and Challenges through Customized Storytelling. Jared grew up in Switzerland and currently lives in Utah. He is married with three children and three grandchildren.