Therapeutic Approach
As a therapist, I help people move toward wholeness by understanding their inner world with curiosity instead of judgment. I believe that healing happens when we learn what our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are trying to tell us—not when we push them away.
Both Jungian psychology and Internal Family Systems (IFS) teach that we all have different “parts” inside us. Some parts carry old hurts, while others try to protect us. When these parts clash, we may feel anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed. In therapy, we work together to understand these parts so they can work in harmony. My role is to guide this process and help you build a kinder, more connected relationship with yourself.
Real change happens through relationship. In therapy, the connection we build helps you see yourself more clearly and feel safe exploring difficult emotions. Being understood—maybe for the first time—can be a powerful turning point in healing.
Change also requires intention. Therapy is not about fixing you; it’s about helping you respond to life with awareness instead of old habits. As you grow in understanding, you gain more freedom and choice in how you live.
I see this work as a path toward living with greater honesty, meaning, and presence. The goal isn’t to remove all suffering but to learn from it—so you can build a life rooted in clarity, connection, and wholeness.
About Jade
Integrative Depth-Oriented Therapist, Integrative Depth-Oriented Psychotherapy
Jade has been the president of AAIM Counseling since 2007. He has had experience in treating addictions, mood, and other psychological issues since 2002. Jade is a graduate of the University of Utah, where he obtained a Masters degree and received the “Student of the Year” award for his high achievement and service through his graduate program. Jade has published the book “Healing Secrets” and numerous academic papers concerning the psychological process. During and after graduate school, Jade worked with the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute’s (UNI) “Resilient Youth” Study and was an outpatient aftercare coordinator for UNI’s Recovery Works Program. After graduate school, Jade worked for ARCH Counseling and New Haven. Jade also worked for LDS Family Services (2004-2016). Beginning as an intern with Family Services, Jade helped pioneer their “Journey to Confidence” program. Jade is a member of AMCAP, NASW, and Psi Chi. With Psi Chi, Jade received the “Service to the Community” award and served as Vice President of the organization at the University of Utah in 2003. Jade has had additional training in Motivational Interviewing, and is part of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). He is Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist and has run DBT skills groups since 2004. He is a Substance Abuse Provider (SAP) through UDOT. He also has training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Domestic Violence intervention (certified), Emotional Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and EMDR.
Awards
- Student of the Year
University of Utah, School of Social Work, Alumni Association - Outstanding Community Service Award
Psi Chi National Honor Society, University of Utah - Service Above and Beyond
Mortar Board Honor Society. University of Utah Chapter
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers
MINT – Motivational Interviewing
Evergreen Certification
American Psychological Association, Student Affiliate
Psi Chi National Honor Society of Psychology
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certification- Phi Kappa Phi
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Mortar Board
- Phi Theta Kappa
- National Dean’s List
Presentations
Mangus, J. (AMCAP 2008, October)
Journey to Confidence: A Shame Recovery Group Approach to Working with Avoidant Clients
Presentation Summary: Many clients are avoidant of their own healing, and shame is usually at the core of this avoidance. These clients may hide from family members, friends, and themselves, which leads to a perpetuation of dysfunctional cycles. Isolation, loneliness, and perceptions of abandonment exacerbate a shameful identity. In this presentation, a group approach will be explored for helping those attempting to break the cycle of shame.
Mangus, J (AMCAP 2008 April)
Motivational Interviewing with Compulsive Pornography Issues
Presentation Summary: Motivational interviewing is a directive, person-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. Compared with non-directive counseling, it is more focused and goal-directed. Motivational interviewing is a subtle balance of directive and person-centered components, shaped by a guiding philosophy of understanding change. In
this presentation, motivational interviewing methods are reviewed, with applications to treatment for pornography addiction discussed.
Jade Mangus, M.A.
Motivational Interviewing: The Basics
Workshop Summary: Motivational interviewing is a directive, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. Compared with non-directive counseling, it is more focused and goal-directed. The examination and resolution of ambivalence is its central purpose, and the counselor is intentionally active in pursuing this goal. This workshop will focus on seeking to understand another’s frame of reference; expressing acceptance and affirmation; eliciting and selectively reinforcing the client’s own self motivational statements expressing problem recognition, concern, desire and intentionality in change; and monitoring the client’s degree of readiness to change
Mangus, J. (2007, February)
“Rowing with OARS”: Utilization of Motivational Interviewing, Opening Strategies. LDS Family Services.
Cowen, G., Mangus, J. (2003, November)
Use of Client-Centered Force Presentations, III interventions in group and individual psychotherapy.
University of Utah
Publications
Mangus, J (in press) Healing Secrets: Self-Medicating Our Most Important Relationships. Springville, Utah: Cedar Fort
Release Date: 5/8/10