Our Team
We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.
Marisa Moss
Marisa has nearly a decade of experience helping children, youth, and families through trauma and crisis. She specializes in anxiety, parenting, and family conflict, drawing on CBT, DBT, family systems, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Licensed in Utah (LCSW), she holds a Master’s from the University of Utah. Clients describe her as someone who truly listens — creating a space where people feel seen, heard, and valued. “Together, we can create a path forward that fosters strength, self-understanding, and lasting well-being.”
Owner | Clinical Director | LCSW
Marissa Owen
Marissa brings warmth and a steady, dependable presence to her work with clients. Colleagues note how easily she builds rapport and earns trust — she’s a clear communicator who helps clients set a plan and stay with it. She sees individuals and families navigating anxiety, stress, and life’s harder seasons.
Therapist | CSW
Billing & SchedulingKyle Kinsey
Kyle is a co-founder of Morning Star, helping shape the practice’s direction and growth so that great therapy stays affordable and within reach.
OperationsWesley Moss
Wesley helped found Morning Star with a vision for accessible, relationship-centered mental health care in Utah County. He focuses on the practice behind the practice — operations, client experience, and making sure every person who reaches out is met with care from the very first call.