Richelle Gaines
Toddler Teacher
Richelle is a Cal State University of Fullerton graduate with a bachelor’s in psychology and a Master of Clinical Psychology with a Forensic Emphasis. She is also a state-licensed CATC lV in drug and alcohol counseling. Richelle brings more than 18 years of experience in counseling with children, youth, and young adults and extensive experience working with eclectic, multicultural, and socioeconomic populations in the mental health field. Richelle’s experience allows her to bring her unique brand of passion, enthusiasm, and warmth to students and their families. Her ability to integrate her interests guides her process. “I have found that the skills I use as a counselor are the same skills I use as a creative artist in dance and sports …to develop themes in an organic, vulnerable, and authentic way I rely on spontaneity, creativity, awareness, etc.” She believes that it is the combination of these tools that has brought joy and meaning to her own life. It is her passion and mission to share these insights with others in hopes of investing in a healthy future generation for our children. Richelle lives in Heber City with her young son. Together they enjoy camping, power sports, and being outdoors.