Sloan Strike, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Practicum Coordinator

Sloan Strike, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist at UCEBT who specializes in evidenced-based therapies with adolescents, young adults, and their families. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from St. John's University. Sloan completed her APA-accredited internship at Lincoln Hospital in New York City, where she provided individual and family therapy to clients of all ages in addition to working in an acute inpatient hospital setting. Sloan completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Therapy West in New York City, where she worked with children and adolescents presenting with a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioral issues. Most recently, Sloan worked as the Clinical Director at Therapy West where she oversaw the supervision and training for graduate students in clinical psychology.  

Over her 12 years in New York City, Sloan specialized in providing family therapy and parenting support. She values working with youth and their families to create opportunities for improved communication and healthier relationships. She is also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and has extensive training working with adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma and suffer from anxiety and depression. Additionally, Dr. Strike is certified in The Gottman Method for couples therapy.

Sloan is currently accepting clients in-person or via telehealth in Utah, and can also provide telehealth services in New York.

Sloan's Recommendations:

ARTICLES:

"Tips for Communicating With Your Teen" -- https://childmind.org/article/tips-communicating-with-teen/

"Conflicts Over Parenting Styles" -- https://childmind.org/article/conflicts-over-parenting-styles/

"Three Common Parenting Traps" -- https://childmind.org/article/three-common-parenting-traps/

BOOKS:

Rediscovering the Joy in Parenthood in An Age of Anxiety - by David Anderegg, PhD

Age of Opportunity - by Lawrence Steinberg

The Whole-Brained Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind - by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk - by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish 

The Happiness Trap - by Russ Harris

Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for Helping You Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts, and Get Along with Others - by Sheri Van Dijk, MSW

VIDEOS:

PODCASTS:

Invisibilia: The Secret History of Thoughts 

Good Inside with Dr. Becky 

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting 

Unlocking Us with Brene Brown