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Our Faculty
Eric Alta, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
- Dr. Altais a licensed psychologist who works with individuals across the lifespan in a community outpatient setting.
- He completed his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Utah, focusing on health and well-being promotion.
- Dr. Alta worked in international education, wilderness therapy, and athletic coaching.
- Originally from Boston, MA, he values trail-running, international travel, and family.
Brian Riedesel, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
- Dr. Brian Riedesel has been teaching and counseling for more than 51 years specializing in stress, crisis-trauma, self-regulation skills, vocational, and cultural issues.
- He provides trainings & interventions internationally and spent 3 years in Asia & 2 years in Europe during his working career.
- He has received awards for crisis work in the Philippines and social justice teaching in Utah.
- His personal interests include outdoors, music, sports, film, culinary, travel and family.
- Matthew is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and 1st year Ph.D. student at the University of Utah, with experience helping clients manage ADHD, addiction, and trauma.
- Certified in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and as a Clinical Mental Performance Consultant, he specializes in supporting student-athletes.
- He has shared his research at conferences and in publications.
- His strengths-based, positive psychology approach fosters resilience, personal growth, and lasting well-being.