Therapist in Orem, Utah
Kat Willardsen, MSW-I
Specialties:
- Anxiety
- OCD
- Women’s Issues
- Body Image
- Religious Trauma
- Faith Transitions
- Premarital Counseling
- ADHD
- ADHD in Relationships
- Trauma
- Grief & Loss
- Couples/Relationship Issues
- Addiction/Substance Use
Modalities:
ACT, EFT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Kat provides therapy to individuals and couples in Orem, Utah who
- Struggle with anxiety or OCD and want tools to feel more grounded
- Feel stuck in patterns of negative body image or low self-worth
- Are working through the effects of trauma or difficult past experiences
- Are facing challenges in relationships and want to build healthier dynamics
- Identify as women seeking deeper self-compassion and healing
- Want to reconnect with their inner strength and personal values
Kat Willardsen is passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges related to body image, OCD, anxiety, trauma, and complex relationship dynamics. She brings a warm, compassionate presence to therapy and is dedicated to creating a safe, empowering space where clients feel supported and understood.
Kat’s approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and guided by a deep belief in each person’s capacity for growth and healing. She is particularly passionate about working with women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to reconnect with their inner worth and self-compassion.
Whether you’re navigating deep emotional pain or looking to better understand yourself, Kat offers thoughtful, personalized support to help you move toward greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
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