Mark Spalding, LCSW

Mark has a B.S. in Family Studies and Psychology from Weber State University and an M.S. in Clinical Social Work with an emphasis in Forensic Clinical Social Work from the University of Utah.

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Family Life Educator, trained Neurotherapist, and Field Instructor at the University of Utah. Mark is also the founder of the De Novo Project, a charity that provides mental health services and scholarships for therapeutic boarding schools.

One of Mark’s hobbies is competing in endurance events. Mark refers to these hobbies as self-therapy. He runs, bikes, or swims most days and has competed in marathons, Ironman triathlons, and ultra-distance cycling events.

He created his own ironman-distance (140.6 mile) triathlon called The Goliath Race, which helped fund the De Novo Project. He’s also a mediocre skier and rock climber.

Mark’s real joy is spending time with his wife Amy and their five children, Devin, Sam, Ty, Noah, and Drue. Mark and Amy have been sweethearts since high school and plan on many more years to come.