WinGate Wilderness Therapy
Kanab, UT

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Mike Hench WinGate's Newest Clinician

WinGate Wilderness Therapy is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Hench, MS, MBA, LMFT to the clinical team. Mike brings years of clinical expertise in both wilderness and residential treatment adding additional strength and expertise to our dynamic team.

"We are very excited to be adding to our team, such a dedicated and experienced professional, in this field where there is so much serious need." - Shayne Gallagher

"It's official. I'm headed back to Utah to begin working as a therapist at WinGate. I'm excited to go back home and work with adolescents and young adults in beautiful Southern Utah." -Mike Hench

Mike has a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in Family and Human Development, an M.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Kentucky and an M.B.A. degree from Arizona State University. Mike is a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Since 2002 Mike has dedicated his career to working with at risk adolescents and young adults in private practice, residential treatment and wilderness therapy programs. Mike was most recently at Foundation House, an extended care sober living program in Maine. Prior to joining Foundation House in 2012, Mike had spent the previous seven years as the assistant clinical director and young adult therapist at Second Nature Entrada. While at Second Nature, Mike developed a national reputation for working with young adult addicts. His own personal experience in recovery led Mike to making the treatment of addiction a career passion and specialization.

WinGate Wilderness Therapy
WinGate has a deeply-seated belief that every person, including each of the students we serve, is capable of dramatic internal change. Part of real change is the return to, or discovery of oneself. When detrimental issues are effectively addressed, personal characteristics are uncovered, revealing a unique, talented, and gifted person. WinGate Wilderness Therapy creates an awakening of the heart through healing the pain of the past, understanding the value of today, and gaining a sense of strength for the future.