Fairview, UT
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Joseph L. Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Utah. He earned his Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Brigham Young University–Idaho in 2008 and his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Utah in 2009, where he also completed a Certificate in International Social Work with an emphasis on refugee and cross-cultural practice.
Joseph has more than 15 years of clinical experience across diverse settings, including community mental health, inpatient substance abuse treatment, and private practice. He is the founder and clinical director of Ascend Holistic Mental Health & Wellness in Fairview, Utah, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on integrative mind–body approaches to trauma recovery and emotional well-being. His clinical specialties include trauma, anxiety, attachment repair, and moral injury, with experience serving both civilian and first responder populations.
Since completing his training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in 2021, Joseph has conducted over 600 ART sessions and is both a Basic and Advanced Certified ART Trainer. He has trained more than 400 clinicians nationwide and consulted individually with hundreds of ART practitioners to strengthen clinical skill and fidelity to the model. As the first ART Trainer in Utah, Joseph has also mentored most of the state’s current ART Trainers, contributing to the growth of a thriving regional training network.
In addition to his clinical and training work, Joseph brings over 8 years of experience in professional training, education and consultation. He is recognized for his engaging, practical teaching style and his ability to translate complex neurobiological concepts into clear, actionable skills for clinicians. His trainings emphasize experiential learning, clinical integrity, and confidence in applying ART with diverse client populations. Joseph’s professional mission is to equip clinicians with practical, evidence-based tools that restore peace and resilience—empowering clients to experience transformation through the body’s innate capacity to heal.
