Peter Best

Meet Peter (He/Him), your go-to expert for navigating life's challenging moments honestly. Raised in the vibrant city of Kearns, UT, Peter has a BS in Health Promotion & Education from the University of Utah, is a certified health education specialist, holds a Master of Public Health from Westminster College, and a Master of Social Work focusing on mental health from the University of Utah. His dynamic educational background fuels his passion for empowering clients to become the authors of their own stories. With over a decade of experience as a public health professional, Peter has implemented numerous suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention protocols in public health settings. His macro-level expertise is now your secret weapon in coping with life's stressors. Specializing in LGBTQ+ clients, death-associated grief, and infertility/surrogacy issues, Peter uses multicultural, solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches to help you thrive. Peter's extensive experience in sexual health and HIV/AIDS prevention highlights his commitment to combating discrimination and trauma around sexual and gender identity. He’s a fierce advocate for normalizing mental health. His enthusiasm for aiding those struggling with suicidality, non-traditional family structures, and the unique challenges marginalized individuals face makes him a true ally. Look no further if you’re seeking an affirming therapist who encourages living your best life. Peter excels in helping clients explore sexual orientation, gender identity, faith transition, family dynamics, and more. He’s the perfect partner in your journey towards self-acceptance and thriving. When he's not making a difference in clients' lives, Peter enjoys the rain (pluviophile), all things fall, curling up with a good book, and savoring coffee. He cherishes time with his husband and their three dogs, Annabelle, Poppy, and LuLu. After almost a decade, Peter and his husband welcomed their first child via surrogacy in March 2025. This journey has given Peter a deeper understanding of the grief associated with infertility and infant loss. Peter's Additional Training: QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Mental Health First Aid Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Facilitator Gottman Levels 1 & 2 Grief of Sudden and Unexpected Death