Charlotte Esplin, Ph.D., PMH-C
Dr. Charlotte Esplin provides evidence-based psychological care for late adolescents and adults at Back in Charge in St. George, Utah. Her clinical work centers on women’s and perinatal mental health, eating disorders and body image, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and concerns that can emerge during major life transitions.
Dr. Esplin brings experience from private practice, primary care, hospital settings, university teaching, psychological assessment, and research. She also holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification, or PMH-C, from Postpartum Support International. This additional credential reflects specialized preparation for working with mental health concerns during pregnancy, postpartum, fertility experiences, and the broader transition into parenthood.
Her approach combines a warm therapeutic relationship with practical strategies supported by psychological research. Care begins with understanding the person’s concerns, history, strengths, and goals so that treatment has a clear direction and remains relevant to daily life.
Dr. Charlotte Esplin At A Glance
- Credentials: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology; Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
- Professional role: Licensed clinical psychologist
- Utah psychologist license: 14225340-2501
- Client population: Late adolescents and adults
- Appointment formats: Individual and group services, with in-person and online appointments available
- Location: 1363 E 170 S, Suite 202, St. George, Utah 84790
- Primary clinical areas: Perinatal mental health, women’s mental health, eating disorders, body image, OCD, and related adult concerns
- Additional service: Psychological evaluation and assessment when appropriate to the referral question
About Dr. Charlotte Esplin
Dr. Esplin became a psychologist because she values the opportunity to help people reconnect with their strengths when they feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or stuck. She works to create a space where clients can speak honestly about difficult experiences while also learning practical ways to respond differently to thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and life changes.
Her work is collaborative. A client brings essential knowledge about their own life, relationships, culture, and priorities, while Dr. Esplin contributes clinical training and experience with evidence-based psychological care. Together, they can identify patterns that are no longer helping, establish realistic goals, and choose strategies suited to the concerns being addressed.
Dr. Esplin’s background spans outpatient and inpatient care, hospital and primary-care settings, private practice, university teaching, research, and assessment. This range of experience can be valuable when a person’s concerns involve several parts of life or do not fit neatly into a single category.
Women’s And Perinatal Mental Health
Women’s mental health can be shaped by physical changes, relationships, identity, expectations, caregiving demands, body image, and major transitions. Dr. Esplin works with adults seeking care during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, fertility experiences, preparation for parenthood, and other stages of life.
Some clients seek therapy for persistent anxiety, intrusive thoughts, guilt, perfectionism, body-image distress, difficulty adjusting to a new role, or a sense that their emotional health has changed. Others may be coping with disappointment, trauma, depression, OCD symptoms, or concerns related to eating and their relationship with their body. Therapy does not assume that every difficult emotion indicates a diagnosis. It creates a structured setting for understanding what is happening and deciding what type of support may help.
Clinical Specialties
Dr. Esplin’s clinical specialties include pregnancy and postpartum mental health, eating disorders, body image, and OCD. She also works with concerns involving trauma, anxiety, women’s health, adjustment, and changing roles when these fall within her scope of practice.
Her experience with eating-disorder treatment is grounded in evidence-based behavioral care and a Health at Every Size-informed approach. For perinatal mental health, she draws on specialized training and standards of care associated with Postpartum Support International. For OCD, treatment may include Exposure and Response Prevention when it is clinically appropriate.
Provider fit depends on more than a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. Age, treatment goals, current functioning, previous care, safety needs, and the level of support required all matter. An initial consultation can help determine if Dr. Esplin’s services match the person’s needs or if another provider or level of care would be more suitable.
Education And Clinical Training
Dr. Esplin earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Brigham Young University, where she graduated as valedictorian of the psychology department. Her doctoral education included preparation in psychological treatment, assessment, research, diagnosis, and supervised clinical practice.
She received advanced clinical training at Charleston Area Medical Center. Her experience there included inpatient and outpatient work as well as teaching related to trauma-informed care. Working across levels of care gave her experience with concerns that vary in severity, complexity, and impact on daily functioning.
Dr. Esplin later served as a faculty member at Sam Houston State University. In that role, she contributed to the education of future psychologists in therapy, psychological assessment, and research.
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Dr. Esplin holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification, identified by the PMH-C credential, from Postpartum Support International. The certification represents additional training and demonstrated knowledge related to mental health during pregnancy, postpartum, fertility experiences, loss, and the transition into parenthood.
The PMH-C credential does not mean that every emotional change during pregnancy or postpartum is a mental health disorder. It indicates specialized preparation for recognizing concerns, providing appropriate psychological care, and considering the clinical and personal context surrounding the perinatal period.
Dr. Esplin’s certification complements her doctoral training as a clinical psychologist and her experience working with mothers in hospital, outpatient, and private-practice settings.
Psychological Evaluation And Assessment Experience
Dr. Esplin’s professional background includes training and experience in psychological assessment. She provides psychological evaluation services when the referral question falls within her areas of competence and the available assessment service is appropriate for the client’s needs.
An evaluation differs from therapy. It is designed to answer a specific clinical question through a structured process that may include interviews, history, standardized measures, records, and other sources of information. Findings can help clarify concerns and guide recommendations. Visit psychological assessments and testing in St. George for an overview of available evaluation services.
Services With Dr. Charlotte Esplin
Perinatal Mental Health
Navigate pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, fertility challenges, loss, new parenthood, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and related transitions with compassionate perinatal mental health care.
Pregnancy Mental Health Therapy
Find thoughtful mental health support during pregnancy for persistent worry, OCD symptoms, emotional distress, uncertainty, identity changes, relationship concerns, and the transition to parenthood.
Postpartum Mental Health Therapy
Receive compassionate postpartum mental health therapy for anxiety, intrusive thoughts, emotional distress, identity changes, relationship stress, adjustment concerns, and other challenges following childbirth.
Women’s Mental Health Therapy
Work through OCD, anxiety, body image or eating concerns, relationship difficulties, identity questions, changing roles, and major transitions with specialized women’s mental health therapy.
Adult Anxiety And OCD Therapy
Address persistent anxiety, fear, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, avoidance, and reassurance-seeking patterns through evidence-based adult anxiety and OCD therapy.
Schedule With Dr. Charlotte Esplin
Dr. Esplin provides in-person appointments at Back in Charge in St. George, with online appointments available for eligible clients. Availability depends on the requested service, the client’s location, clinical fit, and current scheduling capacity.
Call (435) 227-5155 or contact Back in Charge to ask about an initial consultation, appointment availability, telehealth eligibility, or psychological assessment. You can also visit the Back in Charge psychologists page to compare provider backgrounds and services.
Back in Charge
1363 E 170 S, Suite 202
St. George, UT 84790
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
FAQs About Charlotte Esplin
In St. George, Utah
What are Dr. Charlotte Esplin’s professional credentials?
Dr. Esplin is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Brigham Young University. She also holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification, or PMH-C, from Postpartum Support International.
What does Dr. Charlotte Esplin specialize in?
Her clinical specialties include women’s and perinatal mental health, eating disorders, body image, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, OCD, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. Provider fit depends on the client’s needs, treatment goals, and required level of care.
What ages does Dr. Charlotte Esplin work with?
Dr. Esplin provides psychological care for late adolescents and adults. Contact Back in Charge to discuss the prospective client’s age, primary concerns, and goals before scheduling.
Does Dr. Charlotte Esplin provide pregnancy and postpartum therapy?
Yes. Dr. Esplin works with concerns that may arise during pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, fertility experiences, loss, and the transition into parenthood. Her PMH-C credential reflects additional preparation in perinatal mental health.
Does Dr. Charlotte Esplin provide psychological evaluations?
Dr. Esplin has training and experience in psychological evaluation and assessment. Assessment availability depends on the referral question, the information needed, and whether the requested evaluation falls within her areas of competence.
Does Dr. Charlotte Esplin offer in-person and telehealth appointments?
Dr. Esplin offers in-person appointments at Back in Charge in St. George, Utah, along with online appointments for eligible clients. Call (435) 227-5155 or contact Back in Charge to ask about scheduling, current availability, and telehealth eligibility.