Kristen Nation is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker starting a practice in Brigham City, Utah! She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Central Florida and provides treatment approaches that include structured sessions and evidence-based informed interventions.

Experience

Kristen's clinical experience is in working with individuals who struggle with severe and persistent mental illness utilizing the best evidence-based practices to help clients reach the goals they have set for themselves and experience a reduction in mental health symptoms.  Kristen is also skilled in working with clients who are experiencing distressing events in their life.  

Education

Brigham Young University

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Marriage, Family, Human Development

University of Central Florida

• • Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Additional Training

Kristen stays current with new developments in the field and changes to treatment approaches by attending educational workshops and trainings.

Licensed to practice in the state of Utah.

Kristen is trained and qualified to treat the following in adolescents and adults:

• Anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder)

• Depression

• Bipolar

• Trauma

• Grief and Loss

• Emotional Processing and Regulation

• Addiction

• Relationship concerns

Experience with evidence-based  practices includes: 

• Motivational Interviewing

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Exposure Therapy for Trauma and Anxiety

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Abuse (CBT-SA)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Behavior Modification Therapy

• Solution Focused Therapy