K. Nathan Meng

Primary Therapist

Education

Ph.D. Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (Currently enrolled): Major: Marriage and Family Therapy; COAMFTE accredited; Dissertation: Couple Monitoring, Relational Aggression, and Marital Quality.
M.S. Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA (2005): Major: Marriage and Family Therapy; COAMFTE accredited
B.S. Utah State University, Logan, UT (2002): Major: Psychology; Minor: Family, Consumer, Human Development
A.S. Ricks College, Rexburg, ID (1999): Major: Business

Professional Work Experience

LMFT−Intern University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 01/08 − current: Position Responsibilities: Led anger management groups for men who were either court ordered or volunteered to participate. Provided mental health services both in English and Spanish, for couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in school, home, or work. Supervised a team of 5 therapists providing counseling services within the K−12 school system along the Gulf Coast in MS.
LMFT Intern, Aspen Achievement Academy, Loa, UT, − 04/06-08/07.: Position responsibilities: Led treatment team for adolescent clients treated in this wilderness therapy program. Coordinated efforts with client’s legal/referral contacts, parents, previous therapists, and medical, field and educational staff team. Conducted weekly individual sessions with clients, group therapy with groups in the field, and weekly family phone calls to report on client’s progress and make recommendations for aftercare treatment. Led family sessions with graduating clients and their parents. Diagnosed and assessed clients during overnight trips to the field. Most of the clients (85%) in this program had dual diagnoses of substance use disorders.
MFT Intern, Comprehensive Clinic, Provo, UT, − 09/05-present.: Position responsibilities: Conduct individual, couple and family therapy.
MFT Intern, LDS Family Services, Renton, WA,−10/04−06/05: Position responsibilities: Worked as supervisor of interns as well as conduct individual, couple and family therapy.
MFT Intern, Federal Way Youth and Family Therapy, Federal Way, WA, − 01/03−04/05: Position responsibilities: Worked in school with at risk children. Conducted family, individual, and couple therapy. Assisted intake specialist in translation for Hispanic clients. Facilitated in summer day camps for troubled youth. Coordinate treatment with case workers and others involved with the youth. Conduct therapy in various settings including school, proctor homes, and parent’s homes.

Specialties

Couple and Family Therapy
Adolescent and Child Therapy
Research and Statistics with Couples and Family
Substance Addictions
Training and Supervision of Therapists

Interests

I grew up in rural Idaho. Because of this, I have developed a love of the outdoors. I love to fish, hunt, camp and hike. I have learned to love mountains. I had six brothers and sisters and worked on my grandfather’s farm for most of my childhood. I have developed a love of working with my hands and a desire to help others. I have been married for 10 years and I currently have three children, with one on the way. They have become my love and my interest, who could have time for anything else. I also have a strong passion for teaching. I have spent the last nine years teaching high school and college and truly love to find new ways help students learn.

Comments on DRA

I have worked and been to many programs over the past few years. I truly appreciate the comprehensive approach that DRA takes with its program. Each student gets the chance to deal with their life from a educational, therapeutic and structural aspect, learning to find balance. It is a good feeling to know that each student is cared for, protected, and pushed for success. Not only does it try to address every aspect of the student’s life, but it is set in one of the most beautiful environments, mountains.