About
Nate Porter, LCSW
Nate has been in the mental health field for 10+ years - all starting at UVU with no idea of what to study or do for a career. While navigating uncertainty, an opportunity came up to help coach Track & Field at Timpanogos High School - the key experience that shaped Nate's professional journey. Coaching gave him a window into the internal world of young athletes, helping him realize life is less about producing results, and more about developing well-being in others. With this insight he decided to become a mental health therapist - obtaining a degree from UVU in Family Studies and a Masters in Social Work from BYU. Following his education he worked for 6 years at The Green House Center, gaining experience as a therapist, supervisor and Administrative Director. All of this experience gave Nate the confidence to start Blackbird Counseling, bringing him back to where he started - helping young athletes develop mental health and well-being.
Specialties
Nate Porter, LCSW
Nate primarily works with athletes and teams, focusing on helping them to improve overall mental health and performance. Nate specializes in therapy for ADHD, anxiety, and depression, with a specific focus on attachment to self and relationships. Nate uses approaches like IFS, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Experiential activities to help clients connect to and improve their experience.
Interests
Nate Porter, LCSW
Nate has many interests and hobbies, all acquired from his desire to feel alive and find richness in life. Nate loves more than anything making his wife laugh - something he considers himself to be the best at in the whole world. He is a die hard Utah Jazz and BYU Cougars fan, faithfully cheering them on year after year. Nate enjoys watching sports documentaries, golfing, distance running, playing Nintendo Switch, playing Fantasy Football, eating Mo Bettah's, watching musicals, camping with his family, reading sports articles, finding a song to listen to on repeat for weeks, watching Marvel movies, mowing the lawn, and spending time with his 3 high energy kids. Nate loves people and genuinely enjoys the experience of seeing others improve their lives.
About
Kailon Davies, CSW, CTRS
Kailon has been working in the mental health field for 8 years. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from BYU Idaho in 2017, and then worked for several years in residential treatment, helping teenagers improve their experiences with anxiety and depression. She then returned to school, gaining her Master’s in Social Work from Utah State in 2023. She has been working at Blackbird Counseling for the past 2 years and is currently working towards becoming an LCSW.
Specialties
Kailon Davies, CSW, CRTS
Kailon has experience working in residential treatment centers, schools, and therapy practice settings. While she primarily focuses on kids, youth, and young adults, she enjoys working with individuals of all ages. Kailon specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, OCD/scrupulosity, ADHD, and depression. She employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Art Therapy, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and IFS, with a particular focus on addressing attachment needs to foster secure and healthy relationships.
Interests
Kailon Davies, CSW, CRTS
Kailon loves the outdoors - growing up in a family who went camping every other weekend during the summertime She enjoys finding and exploring new places to camp but is particularly fond of the Uintahs. She enjoys cooking and baking, which is encouraged further by her new interests in "The Great British Baking Show". She is always down to try a new restaurant or new activity. Kailon has played/tried nearly every sport but has most enjoyed pickleball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, softball, basketball, and flag football. When she has spare time she likes to go on hikes with her husband and little boy and go rock climbing.