Jeff Scott is the owner of Ascend Higher and earned his Master of Social Work degree and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Utah and has been practicing social work for nine years. He is licensed in Utah and Washington State.

Jeff is an ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist & Supervisor, specializing in couples and family therapy and LGBTQIA+ in the Salt Lake area. He serves as the Chair of the Northern Utah Emotionally Focused Therapy non-profit community board, and is an Adjunct Professor at Utah State University, teaching Emotionally Focused Therapy to second-year Master's students.

Jeff was a member of the Clinical team in Uganda for the Summer 2023 EFT Externship, and in 2024 he will join the clinical team for Uganda’s first EFT Core Skills and Kenya’s first EFT Externship.

In addition to his clinical work, he served as a board member for the Utah Chess Association, sang tenor for the Salt Lake Vocal Artists, and played the Tuba for the Utah Wind Symphony. Jeff, a father of a 3-year-old daughter, is dedicated to teaching her the importance of traveling young and valuing cultures from around the world. In 2020, he presented at the Bountiful Utah TEDx conference, sharing his journey of overcoming cultural biases to embrace people different from him; a message he continues to impart.

Jeff has a passion for global exploration, having traveled to over 40 countries to learn about the world and grow from different cultures and beliefs. This extensive travel experience enriches his understanding of the human experience and informs his therapeutic approach around the science of Secure Attachment.

Rebecca Hoffman holds a Master’s degree from National University in Marriage and Family Therapy and specializes in couples, teens, and severe trauma, utilizing trauma-informed systemic therapy. She has finished all core training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and is currently pursuing EFT and Gottman Certification. Rebecca also has experience and a strong interest in working with law enforcement.

Hope is a potent tool. Research indicates that progress and healing can occur when individuals possess it. Adversity, trauma, abuse, betrayal, abandonment, chronic illness, conflicts within couples and families, divorce, single parenthood, blending families, and grief can all induce significant pain. Drawing from her personal life experiences, Rebecca chose to further her education to extend support to others seeking relief. She firmly believes that even the most challenging circumstances can be healed through therapy, and she offers her services to individuals, couples, and families. Rebecca is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate.

“Coming to any therapist's office can be a daunting task. Will we get along? Will they judge me? Will they listen to me? Are they qualified? Having been through this process, I know how difficult it may be. I look forward to creating a safe space and being a therapist you look forward to meeting with.”