About
I'm Kerianne.
I'm a therapist who genuinely likes people. I focus on trauma, stress and mood regulation, and OCD — the kind of stuff that's hard to do alone, and gets a lot easier with the right approach.
The personal stuff
Outside of work, I like to hike, travel, and read books. I have a strong affinity for bagels and all forms of cheese. I am a mother of three kids and one floof. I'm a curious person by nature and I sincerely love being a therapist.
For me, therapy is hard work that's also, somehow, enjoyable.
I can't help but enjoy my clients — their humor, the way they tell a story, the things they notice. I love getting to know how people's brains work. I love watching people start to feel different, and heal.
Sessions usually start with me asking what's been coming up since we last met, and goals between sessions are chosen by you, not assigned by me. I'm not the authority on you. I'm a mirror, and a bit of a director of internal traffic.
I'll ask a lot of questions in the first session — your symptoms, your history, your coping skills, who's important to you, what you've been through. We'll come up with goals together and probably talk about which therapy approaches fit best. It's collaborative, and you stay in control of how much you share.
Licenses & education
- Master of Social Work, Brigham Young University, 2010
- LCSW (Utah) — License #7685351-3501
- LICSW (Washington)
LCSW (Utah) and LICSW (Washington) mean the same thing. I practice independently and most insurance companies work well with this licensure.
Trainings & certifications
- Trauma: Trauma training with Bessel van der Kolk. Specializing in trauma since 2014.
- EMDR: EMDRIA-certified Phase 1 and Phase 2, plus advanced attachment training. Practicing EMDR since 2014.
- Brainspotting: Certified Phase 1 and Phase 2 with Melanie Young and Cherie Lindberg, beginning 2023.
- ACT: Studying ACT since 2015, with specialty training from Russ Harris in working with adolescents. Using ACT in practice since 2019.
- IFS / DMNS: IFS and DMNS training through the DMNS Institute (2014 and 2020).
- Also trained in DBT and CBT and use them where they fit.
States I'm licensed in
I currently see clients in Utah and Washington. Telehealth licensing is state-by-state — if you're outside Utah or Washington, sadly I can't be your therapist. (I know. I'm sorry.) I'm happy to point you toward directories where you can find someone in your state.