I am a licensed therapist in Utah with three years of professional therapy experience and ten years of case management and human services experience. I specialize in working with teens and young adults, including those involved with juvenile justice services. My focus is on helping clients heal from trauma and develop the tools they need to lead more empowered and emotionally healthy lives.
I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), two evidence-based approaches for treating trauma and its impact. I also help clients navigate a wide range of challenges, including relationship and family issues, abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, confidence, and motivation.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered and trauma-informed. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. I believe healing happens when you feel heard, understood, and supported.
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I’m proud of you for starting your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's issues
UT LCSW 11022382-3501
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I’ve never done therapy before this and I just want to say I love it! Katie Dean is an amazing therapist and she is constantly giving me new ideas and concepts to use in my everyday life and I genuinely feel like every week I am learning something new and becoming a better me, thanks to Katie! I feel like there is no limit on the amount of advice she gives me no matter the situation/scenario I am asking about. I’d recommend her to everyone I possibly could, she’s great !
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Katie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes