Renae Claar - Clinical Director
RENAE CLAAR
Renae Claar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner and Clinical Director of Draper Therapy & Wellness. With nearly two decades of experience in social work and mental health, Renae brings extensive clinical experience, warmth, and genuine attunement to her work with clients.
Renae primarily works with couples and adult individuals who are navigating relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, parenting struggles, and difficult life transitions.
She specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, helping partners better understand the patterns that leave them feeling disconnected and stuck. Her goal is to help couples create greater emotional safety, strengthen their connection, and develop a more secure and fulfilling relationship.
In her work with individuals, Renae primarily uses EMDR to help clients process trauma and difficult experiences that may continue to affect their lives and relationships. She is also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work with anxiety and depression.
Renae also has extensive experience supporting parents, particularly mothers who are struggling with the emotional demands of parenting and the challenge of balancing their own needs while caring for everyone else.
Clients often appreciate Renae's warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental approach. She believes that meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen, understood, and accepted. Renae combines evidence-based therapy with compassion, curiosity, validation, and a deep respect for each client's unique experiences and goals.
Renae received her Bachelor of Social Work from Boise State University and her Master of Social Work from the University of North Dakota.
Outside of her work, Renae enjoys spending time with her husband and family, relaxing in nature, and unwinding in her garden.
Jumana Dhaher - Therapist
JUMANA DHAHER
Jumana is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma, navigate difficult life experiences, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Utah and her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
Jumana has experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, addiction, PTSD, and trauma. She understands that difficult experiences can affect not only how we feel, but also how we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world.
Her approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that healing happens when people feel safe enough to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Jumana works to create a supportive space where clients can better understand themselves, discover their own strengths, and feel empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Jumana specializes in trauma-focused approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Through EMDR, she helps clients process distressing experiences that may continue to impact their lives, while IFS offers a compassionate way to better understand the different parts of ourselves and the roles they have played in helping us cope and survive. These approaches can help clients move toward greater healing, self-understanding, and connection with themselves.
Jumana also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), teaching practical skills and strategies to help clients navigate difficult emotions, challenge unhelpful patterns, and cope more effectively with life's challenges.
In her free time, Jumana enjoys reading, cycling, spending time outdoors, traveling, and connecting with friends and family.
Chelsey Merchant - Therapist
CHELSEY MERCHANT
Chelsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Utah.
Chelsey is currently accepting clients who are adolescents aged 16+ and adults. Chelsey as a well rounded background, including experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Chelsey’s experience includes working with children in the foster care system, adolescents in residential treatment, and has several years of experience in outpatient therapy. Chelsey specializes in working with depression, anxiety, faith transition, self-harm reduction, coping skills, body and self-esteem issues, and trauma.
Chelsey believes strongly that clients get to create their own life paths and own their success while she is simply there to be a guide and support throughout their process. Chelsey uses CBT, DBT, mindfulness, trauma narrative, and intuitive eating as a framework for therapy with clients.
In her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends hiking, taking road trips, eating delicious food, and above all spending time with her French bulldog, Champ.
Emily Roseborough - Therapist
EMILY LLOYD
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah.
Emily specializes in working with children and adolescents, but also enjoys working with adults and families. She has worked in a residential treatment center for at-risk youth, an elementary school as a school counselor, and many medical facilities providing trauma and crisis interventions. Emily also has experience working with teens and adults creating behavioral modification plans through in-home assessments and intervention applications.
Emily is trained to work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, reactive attachment disorder, abuse and neglect, mood dysregulation, behavioral concerns, autism, and developmental disabilities. She is passionate about instilling life-long coping skills and tools to promote self-awareness and independence. One of her favorite authors, David Richo, PhD, writes “our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us”. Emily helps her clients uncover those “wounds” so they can live a more fulfilling and purposeful life full of hope.
Emily can be found relaxing during her down time. She enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Austin Jones - Therapist
AUSTIN JONES
Austin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in crisis and trauma. He is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). He has experience working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, and learning disorders.
His therapeutic approach is attachment-based and trauma-informed, emphasizing family systems and relational development. Austin deeply respects the courage it takes to seek therapy and prioritizes highlighting and celebrating the strengths that individuals bring to the process.
In addition to his work as a therapist, Austin is a musician, songwriter, and artist. He strives to find balance in life through outdoor activities and creative pursuits.
Shaunda Osborn - Practice Manager
SHAUNDA OSBORN
Shaunda is our practice manager. She is available to assist with billing questions or appointment scheduling. She loves greeting and chatting with our clients and it is her goal to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable at our office. Her background includes over 20 years of management and administrative experience in the mental health, medical, and spa industries. She completed her bachelor’s degree in health education and promotion at the University of Utah.
Shaunda loves learning about the mind/body connection. She is a Reiki practitioner and a Yoga Alliance Foundation accredited yoga instructor. We are excited to be offering her yoga classes and reiki sessions as a wonderful complement to mental health therapy.
Maple - Therapist
MAPLE
Maple is our stress reduction and therapy support dog. She is a hypoallergenic, mini-goldendoodle with the sweetest temperament. Her goal is to make everyone feel loved and she is extremely happy to receive belly scratches in return. Her calming, affectionate nature makes her the favorite employee at our office.