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- Trauma-Focused CBT
- EMDR
- Relationship issues
About Katie
Katie Dean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with three years of professional therapy experience. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem work. Sessions address specific problems such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, and mood concerns.
Dean draws on ten years of prior experience in case management and human services alongside her clinical practice. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques for trauma and related issues. Her work often includes interventions for post-traumatic stress, personality concerns, sexual dysfunction, and sex addiction when these arise.
Her stated methods include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. TF-CBT is applied to process traumatic memories and reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms. EMDR is used to help reprocess distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
Treatment is described as client-centered and trauma-informed. She emphasizes listening, practical skills, and building resilience rather than abstract theories. Sessions typically include talking through experiences, practicing new coping strategies, and addressing relationship patterns.
Katie works with issues affecting sexual health and women's concerns, including intimacy and sexuality. She also addresses shame, guilt, isolation, and control issues. Language of service is English and international clients are not accepted.
To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combines talking about traumatic experiences with practical skills. It helps reduce trauma symptoms by teaching coping strategies and changing unhelpful thoughts. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing involves guided reprocessing of distressing memories to lessen their emotional impact and can be used when past events continue to cause strong reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which technique fits current needs, goals, and preferences. This process can include trying different methods and adjusting based on how the client responds.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to continue consistent care and apply evidence-based approaches in ways that fit everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works on relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and sexuality.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered and trauma-informed. Sessions emphasize listening, practical skills, and building resilience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional therapy experience plus about ten years in case management and human services. The combined background informs her clinical work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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. Confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.