Our Story
Our journey started with a commitment
Over twenty years ago, Tracine Smoot (our founder and mentor) saw a gap in psychological care. Families were often handed complex reports filled with scores and jargon, but no clear understanding of what to do next. An evaluation, she believed, shouldn't be the end of the road—it should be the beginning of a clear, actionable path forward. Wasatch Learning & Wellness has always aimed to provide a different experience. It was built to be a place where rigorous, science-based evaluations produce not just accurate insights, but a practical roadmap for parents, schools, and therapists to follow – to step forward into real, meaningful change.
What began with a focus on best-in-class evaluations naturally grew into a fully integrated clinical practice. We recognized that the strongest outcomes occurred when evaluators, families, schools, and therapists worked in close collaboration. Today, our integrated model ensures that assessment findings sharpen treatment and therapy brings insight to life, all under one roof.
A message from our owners
"My passion has always been in making the insights from an evaluation come to life. True change happens in a warm, collaborative, and therapeutic environment where a child feels seen and understood. We built our practice to ensure that the clinical journey doesn’t end with a report, but continues through compassionate, evidence-based therapy and support.“
- Kara Peterson, PhD
"We are passionate about diagnostic accuracy because we’ve seen the power it has to change a child's trajectory. When a family truly understands the 'why' behind the challenges, they are empowered to find the right solutions. For us, a peer-reviewed evaluation is the ultimate act of clinical care and respect for our clients' journeys.“
- Nicole Stewart, PhD
From rigorous evaluations to integrated care
What began with a focus on best-in-class psychological evaluations naturally grew into a fully integrated clinical practice. We recognized that the strongest outcomes happen when evaluators, families, schools, and therapists work closely together. Today, our integrated model allows assessment findings to inform treatment and therapy to bring those insights to life—all under one roof.
We partner with you to turn uncertainty into understanding, providing a clear, practical roadmap and collaborative support along the way. Our goal is for you to feel understood, hopeful, and confidently equipped for whatever comes next.
