About
- Trauma-Focused CBT
- EMDR therapy
- Communication skills
About Katie
Katie Dean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with three years of professional therapy experience and ten years in case management and human services. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem. She also addresses related problems such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, mood and personality concerns, and sexual health issues.
Katie works with teens and young adults, including people involved with juvenile justice services, helping them process traumatic experiences and regain functioning. She uses trauma-focused tools that aim to reduce the hold of past events on daily life. Sessions tend to center on learning concrete coping skills and building emotional regulation so people can manage triggers and stressful moments more effectively.
Her style is client-centered and trauma-informed. Katie aims to listen carefully and to help people name what they are feeling. From that starting point she and the client identify small, practical steps to reduce distress and improve relationships at home.
She uses Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as part of her work with trauma. Those approaches are applied alongside skill-building for communication, boundaries, and self-regulation. Katie emphasizes measurable steps and skills rather than abstract promises.
People who come to her often want direct help with relationship strain, parenting stress, or the aftereffects of abuse. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site's process to see online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling the first session.
How sessions work
How Katie integrates trauma approaches into online care
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a structured approach that helps people process difficult memories while building coping skills. It breaks problems into manageable tasks, teaching skills for emotion regulation, thought management, and safer behavior patterns.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves guided processing of traumatic memories to reduce their emotional intensity. It is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and the lasting effects of abuse, and it is paired with stabilization work so clients have tools to manage distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katie will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That process includes reviewing what has worked before, current challenges, and practical goals for daily life.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with a licensed professional in Utah without commuting, while remaining flexible about scheduling and session length.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and self-esteem. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, mood and personality concerns, and sexual health issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, emphasizing listening, practical coping skills, and steps to manage triggers. Sessions focus on skills for communication, boundaries, and emotional regulation.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional therapy experience plus ten years in case management and human services. Her work has included supporting teens and young adults, including those connected to juvenile justice services.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Utah. Her practice is based in Utah.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your selected region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.