Orem man describes virtual marriage counseling sessions with Jodi Hildebrandt in 2021

In light of child abuse allegations, another former patient who sought Jodi Hildebrandt’s counseling and therapy is speaking out about her techniques and the overall experience.

“I saw Jodi Hildebrandt with my ex-wife, we were married at the time and it was couples counseling,” said Bryce Dellaripa. “We ended up going to our church bishop and the church bishop recommended Jodi.”

Dellaripa said this took place in late 2021. He described his first interaction with Jodi via phone call.

“The first thing that she wanted to ask about is before we even started talking about anything she just goes ‘have you ever watched pornography,’” said Dellaripa, who felt it was a strange way to open the conversation. “She was pretty obsessive about sexuality; it was kind of strange.”

Despite the phone call, Dellaripa and his then-wife proceeded with counseling.

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[mdk]

All these people that went to Jodi's counseling... are now divorced . That should tell you something. She destroys marriages.

[maneckineckbeard]

I just subscribed to his YouTube channel! 😁
I'm also a former victim/client/survivor of Jodi, albeit briefly, and I can 100% believe all the horrific allegations coming out about her. IMHO, this guy's experience sounds similar to mine, since I almost immediately got a really bad feeling from her. I wish him healing, peace and all the best from life!

[dellaripamedia]

Thank you for covering the story Brian! You are doing great work

[kimhunter]

This seems like a stand up guy. Accepts responsibility and doesn’t blame others for his issues

[amaiyagrace]

I was in a relationship with my oldest child's father and we went to Jodi Hildebrant. She almost ruined our relationship. She is a scammer devil.

[tovarussell]

These people should sue jodi she has a three million dollar house

[TheVelvetKitten]

I'd like the Mormon Church to explain themselves in this case. The fact that they are staying silent is extremely suspect.

[tovarussell]

They need to make a movie about this because it’s insane

[Njvghvvnn]

Every story is the same and the couples are now divorced. Jodis success percentage is low.

[Thingwithlegs]

I wish in every single government there was an institution ruled by social workers and mental health professionals, exclusively focused on religious communities. So much abuse happens, more alike when there is some secrecy or cult outline. So disappointed at the world as it is, it’s letting abusers thrive.

[leahr]

I want to know if anyone who went to Jodi for marriage counseling actually stayed together and stayed married or they all DIVORCED?

[LisaAvin-ul]

So, my question is, are there any couples who are still married who used Jodi for counseling?

[Thingwithlegs]

He is indeed a part of a cult. That doesn’t leave Jodi’s sociopathy out.

[SilentThundersnow]

KEEP IT PUBLIC! All of the pressure of the world needs to be in that courtroom, for Russell. In case that judge is M0rm0n. He already sided with Ruby when she obviously LIED about her son. He should've said this is about YOU. Or he should've said, I'm not listening to that. But by acting like it is possible that Ruby is telling the truth about her victim who couldn't speak for himself, his reputation and character will always be in question. Why wasn't HE innocent until proven guilty? Instead the judge 'sentenced' him to be without other children, based on his abuser's accusations.When he might've needed friends most. He used to cry because he had no friends, because his mom set it up that way. Their privacy is already gone, especially because Ruby said that. So let's use his well known status to make sure the judge knows we're watching!!