ALLIE MCGEE

Allie McGee, MSW-I, clinical practicum student

Allie is a clinical practicum student currently working through graduate school. She brings a wealth of experience and compassion to her role as student therapist here at Roots & Branches. Her recent experience includes working as an individual and group therapist on the clinical team for Salt Lake County’s domestic violence shelter. Prior to starting graduate school, she served as a crisis counselor for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and worked with United Way of Utah County in the Welcome Baby program, conducting psychoeducational home visits with new mothers, many of whom faced postpartum mental health challenges.

Allie’s practice is driven by the philosophy of turning “pain into purpose.” This guiding principle inspired her to pursue a career in therapy and continues to motivate her. Allie is committed to fostering authenticity, vulnerability, trust, and connection in her practice and with her clients.

Allie specializes in maternal mental health, trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship and family dynamics, and life or faith transitions. She is currently in her second year of pursuing an MSW at UVU and holds a bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Studies with an emphasis in Parent and Family Education from BYU Idaho. Additionally, she earned certificates in Marriage, Family, and Human Relations, Advanced Marriage and Family Functioning, and Parent and Family Education. Allie is certified to provide clinical services to survivors of domestic violence through the Utah Association for Domestic Violence Treatment (UADVT) and is working towards completing her Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). Her training extends to trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, healing from abuse, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Outside of her professional life, Allie has been happily married for 13 years and is a proud mother of two children and two dogs—a yellow lab and a corgi. She enjoys gardening, going on walks with her dogs, reading, indoor cycling, weight-lifting, traveling, and exploring the natural beauty of Utah.

New clients working with Allie will experience a client-centered approach to therapy. She believes in the power of a therapeutic partnership aimed at healing and growth. Allie’s approach emphasizes that therapy is a collaborative process, and she is dedicated to helping clients realize their own capacity for change, healing, and forward movement.

Allie firmly believes that therapy works. Through her own experiences and those of her clients, she has witnessed the transformative power of therapy--if you are worried you can’t change, heal, or move forward in your life, she knows that you can. She encourages clients to invest in the process, knowing that the effort they put in will be reflected in their outcomes. Allie is committed to helping clients uncover their inherent strength and resilience, guiding them toward a path of healing and self-discovery.

If you're considering therapy with Allie, don't hesitate to reach out. You can schedule an appointment by emailing hello@rootsbrancheswellness.com.