Jerry Utt, LCSW

Jerry Utt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, trauma, mood disorders, addiction, relationship challenges, and life transitions. He began his professional path at the United States Army Academy of Health Sciences - Behavioral Health Division and completed initial clinical training at Letterman Army Medical Center at the Presidio of San Francisco. He went on to earn a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina and has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Jerry is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a credential that reflects specialized training in trauma care, and he uses evidence-informed trauma interventions such as Cognitive Processing Therapy when appropriate. He is skilled in crisis intervention for individuals facing severe dysfunction related to behavioral health conditions, substance use, or a combination of both. Motivational Interviewing is part of his engagement strategy, and he incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address issues such as anger management and self-harm.

Throughout his career Jerry has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, addictions, family and parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions. He approaches treatment with practical strategies and a collaborative stance, helping people build coping skills and make meaningful changes in their daily lives.