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About Emil Harker MS LMFT

With a rich background of psychotherapy theory, and human development from his graduate studies at AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) accredited Utah State University, Emil has been involved in helping people overcome obstacles and get the most out of life for almost 20 years. Emil has worked in a variety of settings from the poverty stricken to the very wealthy and from addictions to life coaching. Emil understands the dynamics of change. A gifted therapist, dynamic presenter and clinical innovator, Emil is passionate about what he does.

Early on in his career, Emil founded the Therapeutic Foster Care program in Star Valley Wyoming. Emil has been a wilderness and RTC therapist. He has been a therapist in the McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden Utah in the adult behavioral unit and in the child and adolescent unit. He has been a crisis worker in the ER at McKay Dee Hospital. 

Since graduating he has sought advanced training -  certified trainer in the  “Boys Town” parenting model, a certified trainer from the Arbinger Institute, and certified in the Motivation Interviewing techniques for addiction and substance abuse.

For the past 10 years Emil has been in private practice in Farmington Utah. A talented presenter and trainer, Emil’s material is as entertaining as it is informative. He is the author of the book “You Can Turn Conflict Into Closeness.” The principles and techniques in managing conflict productively are the same skills and techniques to deal with conflict in the workplace. He is frequent presenter and trainer, and a regular expert on KUTV Channel 2 Fresh Living Program, and life coach for NBA, NFL, and UFC professional athletes. Want to learn more? Just google Emil Harker.