• Dr. Jason Lefrandt

    Founder & Licensed Psychologist

  • Melia Fonoimoana Garrett

    Licensed School Psychologist

  • Benjamin Coffey

    Counseling Psychology Intern

Dr. Jason Lefrandt, PhD

Dr. Lefrandt (luh-frawnt) is an experienced licensed psychologist. He specializes in a variety of evaluations. He is known throughout the medical community in southern Utah county for providing extremely thorough, high-quality evaluations. He is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. He previously worked as the ADHD specialist at BYU’s Accessibility Center, helping students get diagnosed and receive accommodations. He also spent years conducting psychological evaluations in both the prison system and VA hospital. He has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from BYU. Dr. Lefrandt finds joy in helping others.

Dr. Lefrandt grew up in Hawaii. He experienced a difficult, but wonderful childhood as his family navigated poverty, trauma, and loss of a parent. He learned the importance of strong community and family bonds as well as the beauty of diversity. He believes that families can heal and people can find happiness. Dr. Lefrandt strives to provide a safe space and utilize collaboration. He is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental.

While he was completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Lefrandt developed a strong interest in Psychology. This led him to pursue a masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. He developed an understanding of family systems and a variety of therapy styles. He went on to complete a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology, which opened doors for him to provide assessments to his clients.

Having worked in a wide variety of settings over the past 10 years, he has experience to help a wide variety of people. Dr. Lefrandt has worked in a college counseling center, a university accessibility center, private practices, prisons, and a VA hospital. He has also conducted multicultural research in Samoa and New Zealand.

Dr. Lefrandt firmly believes in the importance of thorough, professional evaluations to provide an accurate diagnosis and guide treatment in therapy. He is passionate about the services he and his team provide at Canyon Ridge Psychology.

At Canyon Ridge Psychology, Melia specializes in autism evaluations for toddlers and children.

My name is Melia Fonoimoana Garrett, and I am a licensed school psychologist with experience in both school and private practice settings. Before becoming a psychologist, I spent five years as an elementary school teacher, where I gained valuable insight into the classroom and the unique challenges students face. Now, in my role as a school psychologist, I work to identify and address barriers that may be hindering students' academic success. This includes conducting psychoeducational evaluations to help determine whether a student needs specialized instruction, as well as collaborating with teachers on research-based interventions that can make a difference.

In the private setting, I am dedicated to helping individuals and families gain valuable information about disabilities and effective strategies that support growth and resilience. As a parent myself, I feel passionate about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel seen. I believe that with the right knowledge and support, individuals can better understand themselves and confidently seek out the resources they need to thrive.