Anjulie Rose McFarland MSW, CSW
Guiding individuals towards finding their path of self-determination—one step at a time.
- Dedicated to providing empathetic, clinical mental and behavioral healthcare that honors the unique experiences, identities, and needs of a diverse population.
Areas of Expertise:
Anger · Anxiety · Attachment · Criminogenic Thinking Patterns · Depression · Domestic Violence · Emotion Regulation · Gangs · Incarceration · Legal System Involvement · Life Transitions · Major Life Events · PTSD · Recidivism Reduction · Relationships · Self-Identity · Self-Worth · Social Deviance · Stress · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma
Experience and Background:
Anjulie began her undergraduate studies at Salt Lake Community College, earning an Associate of Science degree in Psychology. She went on to complete three Bachelor’s degrees in Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology at the University of Utah, followed by a Master of Social Work from the same institution. Her clinical experience spans both community healthcare and private practice settings, where she has supported individuals from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. These experiences have shaped her empathic approach to mental and behavioral health treatment.
Therapeutic Approach:
Frameworks: Client-Centered · Culturally Sensitive · Evidence-Based · Holistic · Humanistic · Integrative · Interpersonal · Motivational · Solution-Focused · Trauma-Informed
Modalities include:
Modalities include:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)
Personal philosophy:
Anjulie sees therapy as a collaborative, therapeutic process—guiding individuals in building a “toolbox” of coping strategies and emotional regulation skills to help navigate life’s challenges. Her goal is to help others discover their capabilities and resilience.
Personal Background:
Outside of her clinical work, Anjulie finds joy in spending time with her cats, family, and friends. Her favorite activities involve being outdoors, travel, concerts, Pilates and cleaning (yes, really!). A lifelong learner, she loves diving into books and research or watching documentaries. Anjulie dreamed of becoming an Egyptologist and archaeologist, detective or crime scene investigator. While her career path ultimately led her to the field of mental and behavioral health sciences, she remains driven by the same curiosity and desire to understand the human experience. Today, she is deeply committed to improving quality of life and advocating for underserved populations. She hopes to bring meaningful change to others’ lives and to pass it on.
Quote:
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
—Jennifer Lee