Who We Are

 

Tracy B. Anderson

LCSW Clinical Director

Tracy completed his Bachelors degree in Psychology at the University of Utah Cum Laude then returned to his clinical studies with a Masters in Social Work degree in 1986. Tracy has a rich experience background working in chemical dependency, and dual diagnosis clinical settings with both adolescents and adults. He has designed and directed several programs throughout the last twenty four years in the Salt Lake area. He has also maintained a private practice in the area for twenty three years specializing in addiction and dual diagnosis issues in families. Tracy is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah teaching group psychotherapy with addiction populations.

 

Debra Gibson

LSAC, Admissions Director

Debra is a graduate of the University of Utah's Drug and Alcohol Program. Debra works with communities to provide education and assistance to help struggling adolescents and their families. She is dedicated to helping families cope with the trials and tribulations that occur with adolescents in crisis situations.

 

 

Kate Tolsma

LCSW Child and Adolescent Director

Kate has been working with both children and adults for the past 12 years in a variety of settings. She specializes in working with children and adolescents including preschool age children. In addition to private practice work, she has worked in residential treatment programs and pediatric outpatient clinics. Her areas of specialty include; substance abuse treatment, attachment disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorder traits, and working with families.

 

 

 

Bob Rosenblatt, LSAC, SSW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heather Child

Office Manager

Heather has been with Alpine Center for 3 years as office manager. Heather will assist you with any questions regarding billing, insurance and scheduling.

Medical Staff

Sean Ponce, MD

Medical Director

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University in 1988. Played football at BYU for 2 years and wrestled at BYU for 4 years. Was an Academic All-American Wrestler at BYU in 1995. Majored in Sports Medicine with a minor in Spanish. Graduated BYU as a Certified Athletic Trainer. Attended medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. Completed Family Medicine residency at St. Marks Family Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2004. Completed a 2 year Fellowship in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute in 2006. Is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Current president of the Utah Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Team physician for West Jordan High School. Married with 2 boys, wife is from Argentina. Fluent in Spanish. Loves to play golf and to watch sons play football, wrestling, and baseball. Enjoys movies and music, especially 80’s heavy metal and rap.

 

Stephen Tucker, MD

Dr. Tucker completed a Residency in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT in 1994. Since then he has participated in many areas of the medical field including and office baced Primary Care practice, hospital care on the medical, cardiology and pediactric floors as well as the Cardiology ICU, long term care as Medical Director at several Extended Care facilities, owner and CMO of a health company specializing in Hospice and Home Health Care. Dr. Tucker also has significant experience in out patient, office based Behavioral Health, Pain Control, and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Tucker resides in Bountiful with his lovely wife and the two youngest of their eight children. Dr. Tucker enjoys following the U of U football team as well as watching his son play football for Bountiful High School. He also enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife, kids, and grandchildren, especially when this time is on a houseboat at Lake Powell.

 

Michael Desjardin MSN APRN

 

Michael Desjardin is a board certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He completed his education at the University of Utah and has extensive experience providing psychiatric care in multiple settings including inpatient and outpatient. He has worked for inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment centers providing medical health screenings, psychiatric evaluations, detoxification services, and medication management for clients struggling with a variety of mental health conditions. He is licensed to prescribe psychiatric medications and specializes in treatment of depression, anxiety and the full spectrum of mental health conditions including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Michael understands the special needs of clients’ struggling with addictions. He also splits part of his time working in neuroscience research at the University of Utah. In this role, he currently functions as a co-investigator in several research studies of the brain. As a result, his knowledge about the brain and evidenced-based treatments is always growing, bringing a unique perspective & service to the Alpine Team. Michael has the experience and certification to work with all age groups from child through older-adulthood.

 

Lauren Martin, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Lauren Martin is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Alpine Center for Personal Growth. She received her Masters degree from the University of Utah and is board certified nationally through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She has bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Nursing. Lauren has extensive experience treating substance abuse and mental health. She worked at ATM Counseling and Medical Services as a Nurse Practitioner for 2 ½ years. She worked as a nurse at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric institute for 5 years and spent 3 years working at Valley Mental Health. Lauren did her residency with Dr. Ponce studying addiction medicine and mental health. She has worked in a variety of settings including an outpatient addiction/family medicine clinic, home health, and hospital care. She feels she has found her niche working in addiction medicine and mental health. Lauren lives in Bountiful, Utah with her husband and baby daughter. She enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with her family.