This June, Southwest Counseling Services is proud to celebrate the professional progress of three current employees who have achieved their new certifications and welcome new clinicians to the SCS team. Obtaining certification in the mental health and social work fields is a challenging process that requires years of education, thousands of hours of supervised practice, and a high level of dedication. SCS commends these four individuals for the passion and determination they have demonstrated in their work to provide an even higher level of mental health and behavioral health services to individuals in their community.
Learn more about our caring new Southwest Counseling staff.
Amanda Wilson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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About Amanda
Amanda Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certified by the state of Wyoming, making her fully licensed in the field. Amanda holds two master’s degrees: a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Master’s in Psychology with a specialization in Military Psychology from Adler University. She has lived in Rock Springs since 1997 and happily lives with her husband, Chris, daughter Kenzie, step-daughter Riley, and dogs Alta and Cerberus. In addition to her regular duties at SCS, Amanda is also a 200-hour certified yoga teacher and loves to help combat veterans and those affected by traumatic events. She has worked at SCS for seven years, first as an Employment Specialist and then as a Clinician. Amanda will continue to work in Recovery and Crisis/Detox Services at the 2300 Foothill Boulevard location.
Laura Mercer Wetzel
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Laura
Laura Mercer Wetzel has joined SCS. Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a degree from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has worked in the mental health field for just over 10 years, five years as a therapeutic support and five years as a clinician, in a variety of areas including inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, assisted living centers for people with severe mental illness, and Volunteers of America’s domestic violence program. Laura moved here with her husband just a month ago, but says she’s already loving the clean air, easy access to outdoor activities, and housing options for large families. Laura will be working in Mental Health Services at 1124 College Hill.
Madeline Maran
Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW)
About Madeline
Madeline Maran earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Louisville-Kent School of Social Work and then her Provisional Clinical Social Work (PCSW) certification from the state of Wyoming. Madeline has lived in Sweetwater County since 2016, attending Western Wyoming Community College and wanting to be closer to family. She loves the open spaces, different rock formations, and close-knit community. Madeline began working with SCS as a clinician during her undergraduate practicum a year and a half ago and worked in both inpatient and outpatient SCS recovery services throughout her two semesters of graduate practicum. She currently works in Mental Health Services at 1124 College Hill.
Shelby Gordon
Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW)
About Shelby
Shelby Gordon earned her Masters in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno, and then her Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW) certification from the state of Wyoming. She has lived here for 12 years, having moved to Sweetwater County to be closer to family. Shelby herself is a successful graduate of the SCS Therapeutic Community program, having completed it in 2015. “I was in the program for 13 months, and I always joked that I wish they’d just give me a key because I’d been there so long,” she says. “But I never did, so I went out and got my degree and finally got my keys!” As she has risen through the ranks at SCS, Shelby has held several roles, including as a Therapeutic Support Staff member in 2019, a Community Prevention Specialist in 2020, and a Certified Social Worker in Recovery Programs in 2022. She will continue to work for Recovery Services at their 2300 Foothill Boulevard location.
contact address
If you are interested in getting help with mental health or substance use issues, swcounseling.org Or call (307) 352-6680 to get started today. If you or someone you know is in crisis, there are people who can help. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 988. If it’s an emergency, call 911.
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