About Precipice Counseling, LLC

Precipice is a word that refers to a cliff, stemming from the phrase, "On the edge of a precipice." Meaning someone is preparing to make a difficult choice, or they are struggling with something very heavy. This is symbolic of where we meet our customers. The choice of seeking therapy is a challenging one in itself, and typically accompanies many other difficult choices. Therefore, we may say our customers are on the edge of multiple precipices.
"Precipice Counseling is an Outpatient Treatment provider, serving individuals, families, and groups with mental or behavioral health concerns." Despite this vague and generic statement, we serve a somewhat specialized population. The skilled clinicians at Precipice Counseling understand that treatment is unique to each individual, and therefore treatment is not a one size fits all service. We are focused on individualizing all services from understanding in evaluation, to individualized care based on your needs.

We invite you to begin this by giving a deeper look into our clinicians to not only know their history, but also know their passions and focuses in therapy. If the brief intro below peaks your interest, click their photo to explore their styles a little deeper.

Michal Neff

Founder | LCSW, LSUDC

Founded the organization in September of 2021 with a focus on improving quality of individualized services. Currently splitting his time between running Precipice Counseling and the Program Director and providing therapeutic services. He specializes in Trauma and Obsessive disorders, but enjoys exploring the complexity of individual experiences and challenges.

Leslie Rowe

Clinician | CSW

Currently only offering telehealth services within Utah, and has been working with Precipice Counseling since 2023. She has experience in working with Youth and Domestic Violence Survivors.

Bradley "Brad" Smith

Clinician | ACMHC

Currently providing in-person (Tooele area) and telehealth services (Utah). His history is in Human Resources, and began with Precipice Counseling in 2024. He does well with individuals 13 years old or older, and currently studying evidence based treatments for trauma and Tourette's.

Elizabeth "Liz" Higley

Clinician | ACMHC

Elizabeth "Liz" Higley is professionally licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and currently providing in-person and telehealth services. Her start date with Precipice was on 9/3/2024, and her webpage is currently in development. Come back soon to see her biography, photo, and relevant topics related to her services.

Want to Join the Team

Master's Level Clinician

Welcome! At Precipice Counseling, LLC our goal is to offer you a space to explore your passions as a clinician, and help you become the clinician you knew to be possible when you started your education. The focus of Precipice has been on the clinicians wellness and sustainability since its foundation in 2021.

The efforts of "Work/Life Balance" conversations being focused on self care outside of the workplace, has left clinicians and their families carrying additional emotional and financial burdens for their choice of career. Here, we begin the conversation of work/life balance with the clinicians at interview.

Any employee of Precipice Counseling will confirm, we take work/life balance seriously. Management takes an active effort to assess clinician wellness, and burn out. Eligible clinicians are encouraged to take Paid Time Off (PTO), and rewarded with additional PTO if used regularly and responsibly.

Continuing education and professional development are a planned resource for clinicians, and expected to participate in a weekly Clinical Consultation Group to explore application and challenges in clinical practices.

Precipice Counseling was founded with the clinician in mind. We have taken a lot of thought and effort into preparing for you, promoting you, and helping you grow. Our belief is, when we fully focus on you and your wellness, you get to do the work you enjoy, with the clients that need you, and go home to family and/or friends that adore you.